It's a reflection of less information coming out of the combat zone as things are reaching a head. Reporters can't talk as much, etc.
The calm before the storm?
I have been watching the live Bagdad camera and the cars are zooming by just like when it is time to go to work in the states.
How could all this bombing not have an affect on them?
If it was happening to us do you think we would still be going about our daily routine?
I keep hearing some strange sounds. Like Kerplunk! Now some pops! More pops.