Happy and harmonious torch relay through Pyongyang

President Kim Jong-Il may not have been there personally for yesterday's Olympic torch relay in Pyongyang, but that did not stop hundreds of thousands of ecstatic North Koreans from turning out in full force and waving the Kim Jong Ilia (flower named after the "Dear Leader") as the flame went across their city for the first time in the history of the Olympics. Earlier this week, DPRK officials promised the Chinese a smooth and trouble-free event (no doubt the greatest challenge of their lives), and my my, just take a look at this exuberant and spontaneous display of enthusiasm from the people. Sure made us shed a single tear.