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ANTHRAX-INFECTED MEAT REVEALED AT YEREVAN MARKET The veterinary service of a meat market in the capital Yerevan reported July 13 to have found meat infected with anthrax. Head of a municipality department supervising trade in the capital city said the diagnosis was also proved by a special laboratory of the central veterinary service. The meat was brought for sale to Yerevan from the village of Yervandashat, Armavir province. Armenian agriculture ministry as well as Armenia’s chief sanitary doctor were informed about the incident so that they could undertake special measures to detect other possible infected cattle in the region and prevent butchering and sale of anthrax-infected meat.

STRATEGIC HIGHWAY TO STRETCH ANOTHER 38 KM The North-South highway, considered to be the backbone of Nagorno Karabagh, will stretch this year another 38 km. This section of the road that will link Karabagh’s north with its south will encompass the highways’ southern segment. Construction continues at Tsakughi-Hadrut, Karmir Shuka-Sarushen and Askeran-Stepanakert sections. Vahan Ter-Ghevondian, the executive director of pan-Armenian Hayastan Fund that finances the construction of the road through proceeds raised by telethons, visited Karabagh recently to see the pace of the construction. He said next year the northern section of the road will be in the focus. The road linking Khachen with Drmbon will be built. He said another telethon is planned for next autumn to collect more money to accomplish the road. He expressed regret that a road leading to Gandzasar was not included in the project. He added that some Diaspora businessmen are taking interest in this section and that practical steps in this direction may be taken soon. He mentioned the Kafesjian Fund as one of interested in building the road to Gandzasar. By Kim Gabrielian in Stepanakert.

AZERI GROUP ATTEMPTS TO SABOTAGE NKR FORCES In violation of a cease-fire agreement, an Azeri military group of six or seven soldiers attacked Karabagh defense forces stationed at the southeastern line of contact between Nagorno Karabagh Republic (NKR) and Azerbaijan on July 14 at 4:05 A.M, Armenpress reported. The NKR Foreign Ministry reported that the patrolling Karabagh soldiers foiled the attack, taking necessary measures so as not to harm the Azeri militants. The Azeri side withdrew with one Azeri soldier dead and others injured. NKR defense army suffered no losses. NKR's defense minister noted recent increase in violations of the cease-fire by the Azeri military. And that in spite of the Azeri defense minister's directive to obey the cease-fire, Azeri military units continue violating the agreement. The NKR defense ministry warned twice, in July, that any attempt by the Azeri side to compromise the security of NKR would be met with an appropriate response. On Monday, once again, the press office of NKR's defense ministry gave the same warning on attempts to destabilize the situation in the Karabaghi-Azeri conflict zone. The leadership of NKR immediately contacted the Red Cross International Committee and the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe in Stepanakert about the attack and expressed their readiness to hand over the body of the killed Azeri soldier to Azerbaijan.

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by Carole Martin You sit facing the interviewer, feeling like things are moving along nicely when all of a sudden the interview takes a drastic turn for the worse. What just happened? You may have hit one of the interviewer's pet peeves, one of those things that automatically triggers a negative response. Here are seven of the most common peeves provided by experienced interviewers, along with some tips on how to avoid them: 1. Smells: Too Much of a Good Smell Can Be Bad Pat Riley, author of Secrets of Breaking into Pharmaceutical Sales, has a pet peeve story to relate: "Preparing for an interview is not like preparing for a date. I had one interview with a woman who doused herself with perfume (the same perfume my ex-girlfriend used to wear) right before stepping into the small interview booth. The perfume was overpowering and brought back bad memories." 2. Communication: Too Little Leaves Interviewers Exasperated "My number one interviewing pet peeve is an applicant who won't talk,” says Steve Jones, a manager of client services at a software company in Dallas. “I try to ask open-ended questions and prod them for longer answers, but no luck. I've even mentioned to a few that I need more information so I can get an idea of where they're coming from -- still no luck. I always end the interview saying, ‘Now it's your turn to ask questions,' and still no luck; they don't have any. Oh well -- next!” “Help me out here,” says Jones. “Come prepared to answer questions and talk about yourself.” 3. Communication: Too Much Can Be Too Much "Candidates who ramble are the ones who get to me," says Dotti Bousquet of Resource Group Staffing in West Hartford, Connecticut. “Last week, I was interviewing a candidate and asked her one question. The candidate talked and talked and talked for 45 minutes straight. I was unable to stop her. I had to say, ‘Let's wrap this up,' and I stood up while she continued to talk. I walked to the door of the office and opened it. She left, but continued to talk while walking out the door." The lesson? “Candidates should stay focused, and answer the question asked -- in less than two to three minutes," advises Bousquet. 4. Lack of Focus: Results in Losing the Interviewer "Typically, candidates are simply too intimidated by the process," says Mark Fulop, project director for a large nonprofit agency. "Relating the answer given to one question back with another -- and asking clarifying or follow-up questions -- shows me that the candidate is confident and thinking about the whole picture instead of enduring an interrogation." 5. Averting Your Eyes: One Way to Avert an Offer "People who do not make any eye contact during the entire interview” irritate Gwen Sobiech, an agency recruiter in West Hartford, Connecticut. “I realize some people are shy, but to never look at me once -- they look down, around, everywhere, but not at me for the entire interview. I find that extremely annoying. I also tend to distrust someone who will not look at me when I've asked a question." If you are uncomfortable looking into someone's eyes, look at his "third eye,” just above and between the person's two eyes. 6. Slang and Street Speak: Leave Them on the Street "Poor communications skills really get to me," says Robert Fodge of Power Brokers in Dover, Delaware. "What I mean by this is not merely their language fluency, but more about the use of language. Slang words and street speak just don't have a place in most business environments. Also, candidates who say 'um,' 'like' and 'uh' between every other word lose my attention very quickly." 7. Deception: Little Lies Leave a Big Impression One major complaint among recruiters is when a candidate is not completely truthful; small lies are all too common in the world of recruitment. This includes not being completely forthcoming with relevant information, embellishing accomplishments, hiding jobs or leading the process on with no intention of ever following through. Building trust during the interview is key to getting an offer.

2002 - was not good / \ it was a complete disaster - #1 I drove up to Colorado in friends car - 2002 Chevy Avalanche that had 12" lift kit + some stupid suspension - so ether you drive on 45-50Mph or your shaking and the car is allover the road + I only had one chance to shut and my game jumped the fens to the privet ranch + the owner of the reach is an A**** would not let me to get in..... so 3 days of rollercoaster and frustration - was not something I have planed // I did ok in Utah - Nephi - on a lathe dear hunt - was nice - 6x6 - this year - I'm taking my car to Colorado - I'll be going in nov- the last season - Elk only in privet - lets see haw this will work. since the property we own is in CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) unit now, can't hunt anything good. ok see ya

aint i'm the lucky one ) friends and family have chipped in and got me a present for my berth day the best one ever A buffalo hunt in Utah 2 more days and I'm gone http://www.nps.gov/yell/nature/animals/bison/bison5.JPG ohhh man I'm going to have fun

ANCA News Update - ANCA News Update - ANCA News Update ------------------------------------------------------------------ July 13, 2003 1) ANCA ACTION ITEMS: ** Urge Senate and House Passage of Genocide Legislation ** Protest Turkish Gov't Decree to Teach Genocide Denial to Children ** Stop World Bank Funding of the Baku-Ceyhan Pipeline ** Protest George Will's Newsweek Column Praising Kemal Ataturk as a Model Reformer ** Call for a U.S.-Armenia Social Security Agreement 2) HOUSE FOREIGN AID PANEL ALLOCATES $70 MILLION FOR ARMENIA; $5 MILLION FOR NAGORNO KARABAGH 3) TURKISH BUSINESS GROUP LOBBIES AGAINST GENOCIDE RESOLUTION 4) U.N. GENOCIDE CONVENTION APPLIES TO ARMENIAN GENOCIDE ================================================================ 1) ANCA Action Items: Send free ANCA WebFaxes from www.anca.org ================================================================ The ANCA has launched a series of WebFax campaigns in support of Congressional adoption of Genocide legislation as well as efforts to promote a U.S. - Armenia Social Security agreement; stopping proposed World Bank funding of the Baku-Ceyhan pipeline; and, protesting George Will's recent Newsweek column praising Kemal Ataturk. To read more and add your voice to these grassroots campaigns advocating Armenian American interest, visit the ANCA website www.anca.org ================================================================ 2) HOUSE FOREIGN AID PANEL ALLOCATES $70 MILLION FOR ARMENIA; $5 MILLION FOR NAGORNO KARABAGH ================================================================ -- Committee Cuts Bush Administration's Proposed 45% Reduction in Half WASHINGTON, DC - On July 10th, a key House Appropriations Subcommittee voted to allocate at least $70 million in U.S. assistance to Armenia for fiscal year 2004 (FY2004) and $5 million for humanitarian aid projects in Nagorno Karabagh, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA.) The proposed assistance level for Armenia, while $20 million more than the $49.5 million proposed by the Bush Administration, is $20 million less than Congress appropriated in FY2003. "We remain troubled by the sharp reduction in aid to Armenia proposed by the Bush Administration and, while we very much appreciate the hard work of our friends on the foreign aid panel, are disappointed by the $20 million shortfall in the assistance approved by the House relative to last year's appropriation," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "In the coming weeks we will continue to work with the House and Senate appropriators regarding the pressing needs in Armenia, the impact of the Turkish and Azerbaijani blockades, and the specific programs that will be cut by this proposed reduction." In addition to the $70 million hard earmark for Armenia, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations also voted to send $2.5 million in foreign military financing and $900,000 for International Military Education and Training (IMET). Azerbaijan is slated to receive an equal amount of military assistance. The reduction in U.S. assistance to Armenia is part of an overall decrease in aid to former Soviet States, from $755 million to $576 million. For the complete text of this release, visit: http://www.anca.org/anca/pressrel.asp?prid...ressregion=anca ================================================================ 3) TURKISH BUSINESS GROUP LOBBIES AGAINST GENOCIDE RESOLUTION ================================================================ -- In Transparent Attempt to Disguise Genocide Denial, TUSIAD Claims that Armenian Genocide Recognition would "Shatter" Progress toward Armenian-Turkish Reconciliation WASHINGTON, DC - The leading Turkish business association today called on Members of Congress to oppose legislation rededicating the American people to the aims of the Genocide Convention, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). The Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD) argued that the adoption of the Genocide Resolution (S.Res.164 in the Senate and its H.Res.193 in the House of Representatives) would "deeply damage U.S.-Turkey relations." This legislation, which cites the Armenian Genocide and the Holocaust among the genocides of the 20th Century, would commemorate the 15th anniversary of U.S. implementation of the Genocide Convention. TUSIAD charged that the adoption of this measure would "hijack the term 'genocide' and distortedly apply it to the tragic events of 1915 that took place in the Ottoman Empire." TUSIAD closed its argument by noting that, "Such attempts would also shatter any hopes of developing relations between Turkey and Armenia. Citizens of Armenia and Armenians residing in Turkey have maintained harmonious relations with the people of Turkey. The approval of such amendments will only ignite tensions between the two peoples and harm their reconciliation efforts." "We are deeply troubled - although not surprised - by the hateful strain of genocide denial that runs throughout TUSIAD's statement," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "What is new is TUSIAD's transparent effort - after years of venomous anti-Armenian attacks - to misrepresent itself as a friend of Armenians, couching its denial campaign in terms of promoting improved Armenian Turkish relations. Rather than resorting to such twisted and ultimately futile tactics, TUSIAD, the Turkish government and its diminishing circle of allies should come to terms with the fact that meaningful Armenian-Turkish relations can only be built upon full Turkish recognition and acceptance of responsibility for the Armenian Genocide." For the complete text of this release, visit: http://www.anca.org/anca/pressrel.asp?prID=341 ================================================================ 4) U.N. GENOCIDE CONVENTION APPLIES TO ARMENIAN GENOCIDE ================================================================ -- Analysis by Leading International Law Expert Affirms Modern Day Responsibility of the Turkish Government for Crime Against the Armenian Nation Washington, DC - International law expert and former Secretary of the United Nations Human Rights Commission, Dr. Alfred de Zayas, has published an in-depth report on the applicability of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide to the Armenian Genocide, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). In a point-by-point analysis of the landmark international treaty that defines genocide and outlines its ramifications under international law, de Zayas concluded that the U.N. Convention clearly applies to the Armenian Genocide. In a summary submitted along with his twenty page study memorandum, Dr. de Zayas affirmed that, "the Genocide Convention of 1948 can be applied retroactively, because it is declarative of pre-existing international law." He concluded by citing the "logical consequences" of applying the Genocide Convention to the Armenian Genocide, including "the return to the Armenian people and the Armenian Church of monasteries, churches, and other assets of historic and cultural significance, as well as the granting of a measure of compensation to the descendents of the victims of genocide. In this connection, the restitution and compensation schemes elaborated for the victims of the Holocaust provide a useful precedent." Dr. Alfred de Zayas is a renowned expert in international and human rights law. Having received his Juris Doctorate degree from Harvard in 1970 and Doctorate of Philosophy from Gottingen University (Germany) in 1977, he has gone on to teach at several university including DePaul University College of Law and the University of Gottingen. He has had a distinguished career at the United Nations, having served as Legal Officer with the UN Center for Human Rights in Geneva (1981-1993); Secretary of Complaints Procedures for the UN Human Rights Committee and Committee against Torture (1994-97); Secretary of the UN Human Rights Committee (1998-2000); and Senior Human Rights Officer at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (2000-2003.) For the full text of this release and to read the text of Dr. de Zayas' report, visit: http://www.anca.org/anca/pressrel.asp?prid...ressregion=anca ##### Published by the: Armenian National Committee of America

ARMENIAN CHURCH IN DHAKA PLEADS FOR HELP Two Armenian doctors, who spent a month in a village clinic in Bangladesh run by Rotary International benevolent organization, told the daily Azg upon their return that one of the biggest impressions they got in that faraway country was the Armenian Church in the capital Dhaka. Located in Armenian Street, it is supposed to have been built by once thriving Armenian community between 17-18-th centuries. Being abandoned for tens of years it is now a building with mouldy walls, dilapidated cross, with a Bible printed in 1903 and several graves in the churchyard. Armenians who used to live in this street, moved away at different times and the only Armenian still living there is the fifty-year old Martin, the guardian of the Church. He was born and grew in Dhaka and his house is now in the churchyard in which he lives with several servants. His wife also left him and moved to their children who live in another district. Martin does not speak Armenian and his sole aim is to guard the Church. He said that there are at least 800 Armenian families living in Dhaka, but there is no organized community with no schools and other establishments. Local Armenians do not attend the Church, living each a separate life. Unlike in other countries with Armenian communities, where the church is the uniting force, in Dhaka it does not serve as such. “Unfortunately, we are out of the sight of the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin. If there is a vacancy for a clergyman in Los Angeles there will be no end of priests wishing to serve there. To be a minister of religion means first of all self-sacrifice,” one of the doctors told. “Before we had left for Bangladesh, the head of Echmiadzin press office, Archbishop Arsen Berberian said Echmiadzin lost ties with the Armenian community of Bangladesh and asked us to collect all available information. We took it as our duty and found the Church and Martin to tell him about the Archbishop’s request. Martin said they need encouraging letters and warm words,” the doctors said. “The following is the address of Martin and by publicizing it we hope that there will be people who will be willing to write to him,” they concluded. 4, Armenian Street, Armenitola, Dhaka-Hoo, Bangladesh. Phone: 88-02-7316953.E-mail: MJMARTIN68@hotmail.com By Melania Badalian

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TO PLEASE ANKARA WASHINGTON WITHDREW LEGISLATION INDIRECTLY RECOGNIZING ARMENIA GENOCIDE FROM SENATE AGENDA - July 12, 2003 15:45 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ US Vice President Dick Cheney fulfilled his promise to Turkish prime minister Recep Erdogan – the bill recognizing the Armenian Genocide is withdrawn from the US Senate agenda. As reported by "Arminfo" agency, "Sabah" Turkish newspaper writes. According to the source, Dick Cheney made much effort to that end being concerned over the tension in the US-Turkish relations arisen due to the US military arresting Turkish soldiers in Iraq. The newspaper writes that within the recent 72 hours, Pentagon representative Paul Wolfowitz and US deputy secretary of state Richard Armitage made many efforts to prevent the Senate from discussing the Genocide bill by holding intensive telephone conversations with US Congress top officials. Due to these efforts, the Congress leadership demanded that the authors of the bill, Senators John Ensign and Jon Corzine withdraw it. Referring to sources in Congress, the newspaper supposes, that the discussion of the bill will be postponed until unknown time. It should be reminded that the Armenian lobby had intended to submit the bill indirectly recognizing the Armenian Genocide to consideration by the Senate along with the US State Department FY 2004 budget draft. Thereupon, the Turkish press did not rule out the opportunity of the given bill to be passed, which will mean US state structures indirect recognition of the Armenian Genocide held in Ottoman Turkey in 1915. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

RUSSIAN-ARMENIAN TYCOON FIRM IN HIS DECISION TO CREATE PAN-ARMENIAN ORGANIZATION The chairman of the Union of Russian Armenians Ara Abrahamian discussed some issues on creation of a World Armenian Organization (WAO) with France's president Jacques Chirac during their meeting last Friday in Paris. Ara Abrahamian, who had made up his mind to join Armenian communities in 72 countries throughout the world under one leadership, said that Russia will have a leading role in this undertaking first of all due to the huge number of Armenians living there, around 2.5 million, talking to ITAR/TASS Russian state news agency reporters after the meeting. He also said that France's Armenian community, which is the biggest in Europe, more than 500,000 people, could have its valid say. According to him, The Union of Russian Armenians is playing a significant role in the development of Russia-France economic relations

Peace Ambassador I've been awarded "Peace Ambassador" of UN and UNESCO. Well, not quite me, but it's still me! Here it is: Chairman of the Union of Armenians of Russia Ara Abrahamian is awarded "Peace Ambassador" UN and UNESCO highest award. As a UNESCO representative told "ITAR-TASS" agency, A. Abrahamian was awarded the title "for large contribution to dialogue between civilizations and strengthening interethnic relations." It should be noted that "Peace Ambassador" is endowed with special international status and fulfills important UNESCO and UN missions. The title was earlier awarded to two Russian figures, one of which was famous musician Mstislav Rostropovich. Hehe :-) It's me, but the problem is: I don't live in Russia and I'm not a chairman in any way! But who cares! I can use, or abuse, his credit in my name! I can show off :-) I remember there was a guy in Orion app server's mailing list with the name Bill Clinton! And guess what, it was when Clinton was the president! Ara.

ARA ABRAHAMIAN TO BE PROCLAIMED GOODWILL AMBASSADOR http://www.agbu.org/images/newsletter/Ara.jpg Ara Abrahamian, a Moscow-based tycoon of Armenian descent and the founder and president of the "Union of Armenians in Russia" will be proclaimed UNESCO's Goodwill Ambassador on June 15, the UNESCO press service reported on Thursday. Abrahamian will receive a diploma certifying his honorary title from UNESCO's General Director Koichiro Matsuura at a ceremony to be held at the organization's headquarters in Paris. "The UNESCO general director notes Ara Abrahamian's special contribution to the promotion of dialogue between cultures and confessions. As a representative of Russia's business circles, he made a considerable contribution to implementing medical projects, including those aimed at combating AIDS," the UNESCO press service emphasized. French President Jacques Chirac received Ara Abrahamian last week as a prominent public figure and businessman who contributes to developing Russian-French economic ties.

CHINESE DONATION GOES TO WRONG ADDRESS The 13 brand new Audi cars, donated by the government of China to Armenia earlier this year, were originally meant for the foreign affairs ministry to help it better organize reception and handling of various foreign delegations, visiting the country. We believe that the government should not have agreed to accept the donation as it does not credit to even relatively young, but independent Armenia, as such minor problems should be resolved by the government itself. Ruben Shakarian, head of the foreign affairs ministry’s business management department, said it was not the ministry that decided who the cars should go to, advising to seek the answer at the government. Shakarian’s counterpart in the government, Haykaram Mkhitarian, said he had nothing to do with how the cars were distributed. But a person close to top government officials, said that many of government ministers rushed to seek the benevolence of very top officials in a bid to get one of the 13 cars, which were distributed in accordance with the level of their loyalty. The newly appointed ministers were neglected (their positions cost the price of several Audis), as they have not yet managed to display the level of their loyalty. Four of the 13 cars were given to the foreign affairs ministry, two were given to the presidential administration-one to Kocharian’s chief of staff Artashes Tumanian (who is said to have bought quite recently a new Mitsubishi) and the other to Kocharian’s aide Armen Gevorkian. Cars were also given to minister-head of government staff Manuk Topuzian, territorial minister Hovik Abrahamian, transport and communication minister Andranik Manukian, trade and economic development minister Karen Chshmaritian and the newly appointed health minister Sergey Davidian. Nature protection ministry (the minister drives an Audi jeep), finance minister (its top officials drive Ford, Peugeot), social security, justice, science and education ministries were overlooked. Our source said the fate of the rest of cars is still being decided. The overall cost of all 13 cars is about $500,000. By Karine Danielian

Concern for Culture: Echmiadzin's unique museum in need of attention, repair http://armenianow.com/2003/july11/features/concernforculture/002.jpg By Marianna Grigoryan ArmeniaNow reporter Fans of the minatures hope they'll be restored by autumn. About 14 years ago, Soviet authorities decided to create an open-air museum in Echmiadzin with replicas of famous Armenian churches and monasteries. Since, 12 miniatures have been an attraction in the city square. But it has also been 14 years of decay, causing some now to worry that the unique cultural attraction might soon vanish. The dome of the St. Cross Church of Aghtamar Island is completely wrecked, the lower part is full of empty and dirty bottles of soft drinks. The famous temple of Zvartnots sits on damaged grounds with broken windows winking and the other 10 churches share common disrepair. When the museum was first opened it was not only a monument to Armenia's spiritual heritage, but to its artistry. "Replicas followed the originals down to the smallest details, even the number of stones used during construction. It is a unique museum," says deputy mayor of Echmiadzin Robert Sharbatyan. Echmiadzin residents say many people who visited the replica museum have been inspired to go see the originals spread throughout the country. http://armenianow.com/2003/july11/features/concernforculture/001.jpg The replicas are placed on pedestals several meters apart and are encased in transparent glass. Their lower parts hold mirrors so that all angles can be seen and they are illuminated by tiny spotlights. The little churches are the art of several artists who used special glue, Armenia tuff (stone) and basalt during the construction. Like its real churches in the Holy See, residents of Echmiadzin have valued their special attraction over the years. Today, however, memories and reality don't match. Scratched and dirty glass make viewing the replicas difficult. Rain has caused damage, and in some cases, vandals have taken glass and mirrors. The inner part of almost all replicas' pedestals is seriously damaged. Glasses are either broken or are completely removed and garbage and rust replace them today. Dirty glass makes it difficult to enjoy the subtle work of the churches' construction. "Years ago everything was at least bearable," says one of the city's residents, "people used to care for the replicas and in case of damages the reconstruction works had been immediately carried out. These days it seems that nobody cares about that problem at all and the replicas that were once our pride become our shame because of such treatment. Today I can't explain anything to my grandchild. I can't explain why the glasses are broken and why they are in such a condition." Sharbatyan says that the replicas have been forgotten for more than three years. Recently, however, a project endorsed by the Catholicos has begun to have the little churches repaired by autumn, when Echmiadzin celebrates its 1700th anniversary as the Holy See. Former architect of Echmiadzin Gagik Harutyunyan, who participated in the creation and implementation of the original project, is hopeful that repairs will be long-lasting. "Before, if there was even a small damage, everything had to be completely reconstructed. But these days the situation is different," he says. "I think that if it is reconstructed even once, people will notice this beauty again and won't damage it any more. Anyway, these days there are so many new and wonderful materials in the world that can replace the glasses and never again return to this condition."

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http://armenianow.com/2003/july11/arts/001.jpg On July 4 Yerevan mayor Yervand Zakharyan raised a white sheet to unveil (officially) the controversial statue honoring composer Arno Babajanyan at the corner of Teryan and Tumanyan streets in Yerevan. http://armenianow.com/2003/july11/arts/002.jpg The musician's famous "Nocturne" played as background music and on it rode a mix of applause and jeers. "This is not a statue, this is a shame for our city," someone shouted. Whether to be praised or slandered, the Babajanyan statue has become a lightning rod of artistic controversy, dividing onlookers into admirers who appreciate modern free expression and protestors who favor the solemn style of Soviet tradition. The statue first appeared in Opera Square last September and before it could be officially presented it had created so much uproar that even President Robert Kocharyan weighed in on the debate. (Kocharyan questioned whether the statue was appropriate. Then-mayor Robert Nazaryan, who commissioned the piece, staunchly defended it.) Public outcry was so great that the statue was dismantled and its creator, sculptor David Bejanyan was asked to make modifications. Other artists defended Bejanyan's work, while intelligentsia, fans of the popular musician and traditionalists called it a disgrace. At the heart of the dispute was the manner in which Bejanyan chose to portray Babajanyan, giving the musician a rather whimsical and exaggerated expression, and exceptionally long fingers that critics said made him look like a bird. Bejanyan reluctantly agreed to alter the statue, saying that he would not compromise the general mood of the piece, but would tone down its caricature appearance. After seven months the statue returned to its pedestal, where Babajanyan is represented, seated at a grand piano (made of Ukranian basalt). The bronze sculpture cost about $50,000, given by benefactor Ruben Hayrapetyan who said Bejanyan and an architect donated their work. The artist made subtle changes, but not obvious enough to satisfy critics. The revised Babajanyan has shorter fingers and his face is more realistic. But in a city filled with serious-faced, static statues of heroes, this one will no doubt continue to divide opinions of onlookers. At the opening ceremony noted Armenian writers, art critics, painters and politicians made speeches. But all were accompanied by whistles and protests, some organized by the board of the Arno Babajanyan Foundation. Artist Sos Sargsyan grew angry at the outcry during his speech and chastised the audience to "respect taste and perception of other people and behave as civilized people." Poet and publicist Artem Harutyunyan philosophized that: "a ghost of Stalin's regime lives in many people's souls and it is a reason why the first installment of the sculpture was shamefully rejected underlining the lack of the taste. The more we have monuments like this one in our city the more our people will be progressive and there will be less cruelties and murders." Philologist Zhenia Manaseryan said the monument is "not a sculpture but a grotesque something that has no relation with Arno Babajanyan." But movie director Ruben Gevorgyants countered: "Arno himself, whom I used to know very well, was a collective character of wild emotions and his sculpture shouldn't be any different. It shouldn't be simple and ordinary and it shouldn't be something like a static figure." Bejanyan, whose work can be found in France, Germany and several CIS countries, took the praise and criticism with equal measure. "When you create something that people talk a lot about and even criticize, it means there is something to be appreciated," the sculptor said. One participant at the opening said the controversy is not about art, but about Armenian character. "Our society has always liked to complain and protest irrespective of whether something has been done well or badly," said writer and publicist Aghasi Aivazyan. "I am sure that if instead of the monument Arno Babajanyan himself were standing there, they would again complain."

I still think God created the egg first ... it's much easier. As far as humans, on the same token, I also believe god created the sperm and the egg first since they are much much much easier to create. Then throw them together and violla ... you got humans!!!! At least that's what a smart god would have done (notice I didn't say lazy ... I also think a trully lazy person must be very smart since it's not easy being really lazy ... you have to be fairly creative to be really lazy). yete dzun araja yerel qan hav@ ba ova et dzvi vra tuxs nstel taqatsrel vor jut@ helni ??? et mek@ mtatsel es ?? Movses