kakachik77

You're lucky!

 

How many times, learning that I am Armemian they have asked me if I have been to the newly built mosque in the neighbrhood?

 

So much for the "first Christian nation"!!

That and ten lumas may get you a cup "turkish coffee".

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ok, I got one that's better "Armenian...uuhh...oh that's pretty close to Indian, right?"

On the other hand, once I was a nightclub in NY and this black man started talking to me, then he asked me about my background and I said "Armenian", after which he said, "Wow, it's amazing once I went out with a nationality that's very close to you?" At this point, I was already expecting something extremely stupid, but he said, "She was Georgian!" and then I was mesmerized for a second there for his knowledge.

Let's start a thread on this topic

Thanks Armjan, but I was referring to Berkeley records in my case.

Your words really inspired me

Armenia is a special case...

1. Diaspora

2. Genocide issue and most Western countries not recognizing it.

Why would Armenia turn MORE pro-west when that same West (and I mean US here) is more pro-Turkish in most issues.

3. Armenia never had a post Soviet ex-communist leader.

4. Armenia's economy has shown considerable progress towards market economy (#1 in CIS).

5. The Karabagh issue would not permit for turbulence in the government.

6. Historically Russia has been a reliable ally (not US, France or England).

It symbolizes virginity. I think the armenian tradition is that when a girl gets married, if she's a virgin the next day after the wedding night the husband's family sends a red apple to the girl's parents to tell them they're pleased that the girl is a virgin? Ok now I'm confused lol

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disgusting

Somehow I can't conceive the fact that Armenians were living in the 1800's

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sorry, this one did not make sense to me!!!

ok, now I see the link to Russian "lubov" which means love.

I am more curious to know the origin of "ser"

That is not true Gamavor. It can very well be that you don't feel at home at all when you marry into your own culture. The reason is that everyone is unique, whatever culture they belong to. So my advice (and I am a very experienced woman) is: look for a person, a human being, not a member of a certain race or culture. The topic starter asked: "is it wrong?" .... this question is rediculous. What could be wrong about liking another person that happens to belong to a different culture? At worst, it could turn out to be the wrong person. No harm done, it's a learning process, just keep on searching until you find the right one.

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most Armenians know this, they just don't want to believe in it

I remember reading an article in AIM a couple years ago stating that 90 % of prisoners in Armenian prisons are woman (prostitution). Does anyone know if this percentage is wrong? It seems a bit bogus to me, but you never know.

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NO, 90% of ALL prisoners in Armenian prisoners are NOT women. I think what you read is that 90% of ALL WOMEN prisoners are behind bars for prostitution related crimes, which still sounds a bit fishy.

The most embarassing thing is that I still can't catch that something that makes a difference between what my professors expect and what I produce according to my Armenian/Russian education.

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Don't be embarassed!!! I think that's more an issue here than the so-called differences between American and Armeno-Russian essay writing styles. Why don't you sit down with a professor, be completely honest with the problem you are having and they should be the best source for you to understand what are you doing different. Ask them to be "clear" (as they are asking that of you , perhaps itemize the problems they see in your writings. This is called learning, nothing to be embarrassed about.

I was educated in America so I am quite surprised to see from this thread that there are many other academic styles since my understanding was that the academic formats/styles are supposed to be universal. Anyhow, not sure exactly what your problem is...grammar, structure of the paper, sentence structure or else. For paper structure use something like this:

1. Introduction

(first parapraph with the thesis at the end, your thesis should clearly define your position on the topic, your arguments etc.)

2.Body

Body

Body

Body

(not sure how long your papers are, basically each body paragraph is supposed to explain some aspect of the thesis)

Conclusion (reiterate your thesis and summarize your conclusions).

For proper grammar, footnote style, etc. you can refer to

Modern Language Association Handbook (most current, any bookstore carries it), they even have a website nowadays www.mla.org

I hope I was somehow helpful, good luck

Armen, this is sis, check under Miss 2001

http://miss-armenia.ardani.net/miss-armenia.html

Kakachik, I think (if I'm not mistaken) that's her older sister, Irina. She was Miss Armenia 2 years ago. Actually she more beautiful than Lyusya in my opinion.

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Armen, nope this is Lyusya, I got the pics under Armenianmodel.am (i think?) and these were listed under her name. Yeap, I know her sister was quite beautiful as well, wonder why she is not out there competing anymore?

so it turns out Charles Manson's getaway driver was Linda Kasabian (an Armenian lady? and this band came along and decided to name themselves after her. Their music is not too bad but the whole story is kind of weird.

ARTSETC

U.K. band jumps pond with new album

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Tuesday, March 8, 2005

The Doves. The Libertines. The Strokes. Success in the United Kingdom has become a clear indicator of a subsequent positive reception for bands here in the States. With the self-titled debut album hitting American music store shelves this week, it is unlikely Kasabian will face a situation any different.

The quartet, consisting of vocalist Tom Meighan, guitarist Sergio Pizzorno, bassist Chris Edwards and keyboardist Chris Karloff, has earned nothing but praise since the British release of Kasabian this past September. The single “L.S.F. (Lost Souls Forever)” debuted at the number 10 spot on the charts. The album itself peaked at number five less than a month after its release. Fans were so demanding of tickets, the group added shows to their current tour in the UK.

British listeners love the classic rocker motivation Pizzorno displays in an MTV Advance Warning interview, saying, “we decided to join a band because we didn’t want to get proper jobs. We just wanted to look like Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.” They have been waiting for such a band with the arrogance of Oasis and the ability to match it.

Named after Linda Kasabian, driver of the getaway car for Charles Manson, the band finds no qualms with standing out, whether it’s by such attitudes or their sounds. The Kasabian brand of electro-indie rock finds its influences anywhere from the standard Beatles to the experimental Blackalicious. Most evident, however, are the sounds reminiscent of Primal Scream and the Stone Roses.

The sounds of album opener “Club Foot” — an ethereal intro and outro bracketing addictive synth effects — display the early 80s and late 90s house influences heard throughout the tunes it precedes. From that moment, regardless of whether or not the listener is rolling along with the musicians, their sounds will do an excellent job of making them feel trippy. For an hour, the lads from Leicester serve as guides for quite a journey — from the bit of Arabian cues in “I.D.” to the mysterious intensity belonging in a James Bond film of “Ovary Stripes” to the underlying Texan guitar twang of “Running Battle.”

The weak spots are most notable with underdeveloped lyrics. Three themes — drugs, internal voices and external attack — run as rampant as the inevitable presence of “aaaahhs” in each tune. Some artists will sarcastically claim cocaine fuels their songwriting. For others, a mere glace at the lines leaves the question of inspiration a foolish one to ask. Consider the lyrics of “Cutt Off,” — “John was a scientist/he was hooked on LSD/Interested in mind control/and how the monkey held the key … /chew the backbone/a solar system these clever convicts.” Similarly, “Butcher Blues” boasts the thematic schizophrenic sense with the lines, “When I say I’m fightin’ the dead/Lyin’ low across the evening/Can you see the lumps on my head? /But I got these voices that just keep singin’ out/Saying “I just can’t stop losin’ control.”

On the other hand, the political veins woven here and there reveal even the slightest bit of heightened consciousness, proving Kasabian is not solely a collection of overly self-confident rockers. The album ends with “U Boat,” a prime example of the aforementioned political tone. With haunting vocals, Meighan sings, “You want me so come get me/I’m standing with my allies/Sellin’ arms to strangers/Watch them shoot ya down.” The closer also serves as a clear demonstration of Kasabian’s musical craftiness. Though significantly quieter than the dance floor beats of the previous 12 tracks — making it unlikely to be an anthem for electro-indie fans — the song makes more evident Kasabian’s ability to carefully mix standard band instruments — the guitars and drums — with electronic infusions.

Regardless of the frenzy they are currently causing in the UK, it will not be long before American iPod campaigns pick up any number of Kasabian songs for musical backdrops. Soon house party attendees will dance with the pulse they provide. The only question raised by the successful execution of Kasabian is where they will take listeners next.

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