The NYT explores latest plan to upgrade Haj facilities, in the wake of the stampede at al-Jamarat Bridge. The Haj Research Center Director is quoted saying "I'd really like to know who thought this structure up."

In my opinion; engineering alone is not the whole answer. We have to consider education of pilgrims at points of departure, adherence to national quotas (including local pilgrims), and rethinking of the timing of stoning the devil. (NYT)