I hadn't realised your finger injury was so severe. :/ *hugs you gently*

And wow, most US people aren't aware of Mr Ramos Horta being shot? 0_o (Seems hardly fair, considering the coverage our papers give to the US Primaries.)

But anyway, I almost cried during Kevin Rudd's speech; I find he can be very moving in his own quiet, diplomatic, robotic way. *g*