2 minutes silence

I missed the 2 minute silence that was observed today by many across the UK and further afield. I'm unhappy with myself about missing this (I was involved in a discussion and simply lost track of the time), and once agian I am surprised by my strength of feeling over this whole tragic affair.

London Bombings

Just had to post a comment on yesterday's bombings in London as it has affected me more than I would have expected. Listening to the news reports last evening as I drove home I was fighting back tears so that I could see to drive. Not being prone to such emotional responses I was surprised by it, and still am. The attack is shocking, and has struck me more powerfully than other recent incidents, such as the Madrid train bombings, I guess because it is closer to home (a work colleague went through King's Cross station probably less than an hour before the thing started).
Perhaps it's something about having kids?
On which note, Joe is three years old today (which is a far cheerier thing to think about), and was up at 6.30 am to kick the day off in style.

Make Poverty History and the G8

So what will happen if the G8 summit happens and our esteemed leaders announce a package that goes some way towards achieving the goals of the MPH campaign, but does not actually put in place the required changes to resolve the issue?
Will Bob Geldof call on all those millions that have signed up at www.live8live.com to rise up and hold their leaders to account, and demand further action? Where is this thing going to go?