Texting: Help for young Iraqis

There isn't much for young people to do in many parts of Iraq these days. Speaking of Baghdad, the Associated Press reports that, "in a city bereft of entertainment, text messaging and swapping ringtones are all the rage for young Iraqis trying to lighten their lives. Most restaurants, cafes and movies have closed due to the country's security situation." But entertainment involving ringtones, tunes, and text messages isn't the only reason for cellphones' popularity in Iraq. Twenty-two-year-old Abdul Kareem also uses his phone to text his mom "around the clock," letting her know he's ok.