It's now said that the reason for the looting in Baghdad straight after the war is now clear: never blame on malice what can be properly attributed to stupidity and incompetence. Also the reason for Bush's post 911 behaviour is also clear - you can't wage an anti-terrorist war on God!

It came out here that some aussies flew to NO after the evacuation notice - the airlines didn't bother to tell them - they were backpackers - not reading papers or watching TV. Also some fuss over the fact that the US wouldn't let any diplomats in - like a 3rd world dicta tot! It was journalists that rescued many aussies!!! Aussie & British diplomats let in today though.

I am sure that there must be many old songs about past inundations & storms there.