Here's a little background on Bam, the Iranian city devastated by the earthquake. It sounds as though the cognoscenti are grieving more for the loss of the world's largest mudbrick structure than over 25,000 dead people. I'm sure that someone will find a way to blame the suffering on Bush, however. Stay tuned.

Update: This photo says more about pain than I possibly can. My check is on the way. As pitiful as that response is, it's heartfelt. If anyone else reads this, do likewise.

And, once again, our friends the Poles prove their quality.