One thing the reporters based in Kuwait haven't caught wind of, is the incredible number of text messages going round the country. They are a mixture of wishes for safety, concerns for the well-being of friends and family, and a barrage of jokes about Saddam or about how Kuwaitis are coping with the situation. Some are hysterically funny and others are just tasteless (but still funny). They're a great way of staying in touch and letting people know you care, without wasting time on small talk.