http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:f-i-r-e-y&section=today deviantART RSS for by:f-i-r-e-y en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:28:47 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://f-i-r-e-y.deviantart.com/journal/26812133/ http://f-i-r-e-y.deviantart.com/journal/26812133/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:51:17 PDT ...we're moving further south, down to Old Reynella (South Aus)

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in other news.. this afternoon my computer decided to die.. well.. i suppose you could call it more of an epileptic fit, it freezes and stops working for ~5 mins and then bsod's... it works for about 30 mins if you restart it... bu8t then it dies again u.u
lol, it couldn't of come at a better time with me due to put the new MiDFur site up in the next week >.<
lol, if anyone wants to make a donation to the "get firey a new computer fund" inquire within

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There have been over 750 homes lost and nearly 4000 people displaced by these ravenous bushfires. This unfortunate disaster has now superseded the infamous 2002 Bali Bombing and the 1983 Ash Wednesday disaster in both severity and in damage.

Its heart breaking to say that some of these fires have been deliberately lit by arsonists – our fellow Australian’s - which only sharpens the blow.

On behalf of its members, guests and Board of Directors, MiDFur offers its condolences and deepest sympathies to those who have been affected or experienced loss as a result of these bushfires.

All across the country the support for those affected has been tremendous. Now I would like for the furry community – a community known for its kindness and support – to come together in a show of strength and unity, to help our fellow man. Many of us are not fire-fighters, or veterinarians, or police officers – but we want to help in any way we can. There are a number of drives, appeals and fundraisers taking place – and we want to contribute. And I know we can do this, because we’ve done it before.

At MiDFur last year, we successfully held perhaps one of the most exciting and memorable moments in Australian furry history. With little more than a half an hour's notice, we, the Australian Furry Community raised a little over $4,000 for the RSPCA! What a surreal moment. To those who were there, you know what I’m talking about. The thrill of seeing a notoriously "broke" community band together to support something they believe in. The high of watching people unite to save a piece of history. The raw emotion of such an experience still lives in the hearts and mind of all those in attendance.

And because of this, I know we can do this again. Not only that, I know we can outdo ourselves.

On Feb 21st, The Australian Furry Association will be holding a National Fundraiser, with events taking place in every major capital city. The event will be a charity art auction – but we will also be accepting donations both at the event and via the website, which is [link]

Our target for this fundraiser is $10,000. I ask you... I implore you, please dig deep.

When you click onto the Australian Furry Association website
([link]) you will find a bushfire appeal forum. On Feb 15th at 9pm EST, the forum will be opened to the general public. On this forum, will be over 100 pieces of art work from artists all over the world.

To place a bid on one of these items, simply reply to the post featuring the piece of art work you wish to obtain, declaring how much you wish to bid. (Your bid must be greater than that of the previous bid).

Out of respect to the victims lost in these tragic events, this auction, unlike the one at MiDFur, will be a silent auction.

Then on Saturday the 21st of February, live events will be held in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane. These local meets will be the culmination of the week of online bidding.

Bidding will end on that night – Saturday 21st – at 9:30pm EST. All of the local meet details will be posted up on the auction forum at [link] RSVPing to these events will be appreciated.

I implore you over the next few days, please take the time to consider the amount you can give to this appeal.

Remember, we’re not just furries, we’re people. A number of us are artists – and I believe all of us are good people. We just want to use what we have to help. Together, we can make an impact.

Evil can only ever prevail, when good people do nothing!

***Taken from the auction site
[link]

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