"Christmas in Iraq: tedious" from News & Observer

"It's a life of extraordinary tedium, particularly for the support troops who seldom or never leave the base. Many, including Carpenter, work 12- to 14-hour days, seven days a week, their days relieved only slightly by workouts and meals."

"Ben Kacyra, an Iraqi-born engineer and entrepreneur, wants to digitise the world's most significant physical heritage." from Wired UK

"The city is under pressure from population expansion and visitor numbers. In 2007 scans were produced, including 37 of El Caracol, one of the oldest observatories in the world."