"It is obvious that if the device had detonated, there could have been significant injury or loss of life," Clarke said, adding that the number of dead and injured "certainly could have been into the hundreds."

It's a bit alarming to note that Rob and I were within feet of where the car was parked.

( British Police Defuse Two Car Bombs in London )

We're home from our trip to England, safe and sound. There's so much to report on, so I'll just jump right in.

( England report and pics, Saturday-Monday )

I think I'm all packed, less a few items I'll need in the morning. Our itinerary includes time spent in the Tate Modern and a couple of galleries (the Saatchi Gallery unfortunately doesn't open until the fall, but I want to check out White Cube gallery to investigate this crazy Damien Hirst diamond skull piece--thanks for the tip, bassline-- and perhaps ( Read more... )