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If it weren't for the London bombings, the band and crew members would probably be back home with family and friends starting a well-deserved break, but they have to wait a few more days for their finale at Hyde Park in London this Saturday in front of 85,000 fans. Perhaps that is a more fitting end to this world tour. A few links of interest:

• Bertis reflects on the bombings on huffingtonpost.com.
• R.E.M. joins the Daniel Pearl Foundation.
• The BBC interviews Michael and Mike (audio files included).
• You can watch video of R.E.M.'s performance at Live 8.
• An interview with Mike on IC Wales.