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 -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>