I know Jay Nordlinger had a bad experience here in NYC, but I’ve been impressed with the Salvation Army–on the ground within minutes on 9/11 at what would become known as “Ground Zero,” and providing comfort to folks elsewhere who would be stranded wherever their plane was grounded to, among other things. (I wrote about it some here.) They’ve been called “The Most Effective Irganization in the U.S.” and, well, I don’t find the bells annoying. Actually, more like the sound puts the whole Christmas thing in better perspective as you are being pushed while you’re all fighting for the last Limbo Elmo. (I know, so last season, right? I like Elmo, leave it alone.)