Meanwhile while most of us weren't paying attention, there is some nasty stuff going on in Syria

Some amazing photos in The Atlantic. I really don't understand entirely what is going on there, I have to admit, but the devastation is unbelievable. I've posted just a few below, but there are lots of pics in the article below.

http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/11/syria-in-ruins/100402/