I'm confused- I read somewhere that in Jakarta, certain areas are hit by the flood also (some houses were drowned, etc)? I thought that this was only affected Sumatra? Not that I don't believe the story, but just a bit confused.

I know, however, that the water system/infrastructure in Jakarta is poor which a slight elevation in sea water level may cause a light flood (probably up to your ankles or knee) but nothing that would be dangerous.

The company I work for donates 100,000 PLUS matching any contribution by the employees and we'll still do another donation for our affected employees overseas. I'm going to poll some money and fund raise a little bit too on behalf of my own department. Sorry, no musical performance like Scott though. Unless I want my friends to donate money for me to STOP playing (little joke to lighten the mood).