So can the partial lifting of the publication ban be considered a win for the blogosphere? Could it be true? Did the overwhelming response from the public and the complete waste of time to police it actually make a difference?

Lots of news today. Lots to digest. I'm still reading and digesting. I see the Conservatives are being, well, conservative in their decision to push the non-confidence vote. Makes sense...no point in acting in haste while the opponent is intent on hanging themselves with their own rope.

And speaking of dogs, looks like Michael Jackson's gonna have to have some sort of dramatic entrance into court again to counteract today's testimony. I used to think the man just was mentally ill. Now I think it's worse than that. Why any parent would sacrifice their children by letting them stay there is beyond me.

Off to see Whoopi Goldberg speak tonight, the 4th speaker in the Unique Lives and Experiences series. I plan to actually take notes this time so I can remember some of the better quotes properly.