My buddies who do internet video over at the Alive in Baghdad video 
blog, have posted this video:

http://aliveinbaghdad.org/2007/11/26/iraqi-artisans-still-dedicated-to-tradition/

an interview with Abu Mustafa, a traditional woodcarver who works and 
teaches in Baghdad. He talks about life and work today in that war-torn 
region.

John

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