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I bought a canon G1 almost 2 years ago. I'm still ecstatic. If you want sheer usablity & great picture quality, the Canon's are the way to go. Dan, I disagree that name brands are overated. In photography, optics is everything, and buying a cheaper discount camera opens you up to all sorts of photo quality problems. (ie. spherical abberations, distortions etc...) I prefer the Canon's to the Nikons simply because of the menu system, and rapid access to the features. The Nikons seems to require more manipulation, especially for access to more advanced features, like spot metering, white balance, flash compensation etc. Also keep in mind that some of the less expensive cameras automatically compress to jpg format, (essentially reducing picture quality) Make sure your camera can export pictures RAW or TIFF with no compression to take full advantage of your 4 or 5 Mp... My next digicam is going to be an SLR model so I can use my existing lenses. Canon has already released the Digital Rebel w/6.3 Mp. unsing nterchangeable Canon Eos lenses. Right now it's under 1400$ CAD. I'll wait a little while 'till the price comes down...

I normally hesitate to make comments on these threads, and there's not really I can add since the most important answer have already been mentioned - I feel there are two qualities that are *very* sexy (though unfortunately they seem rare amongst armenians) sincerity & spontaneity

Unless of course your aim is to plant a seed of doubt where no doubt should exist. It seems to me that some of the Turkish propaganda has been largely sucessful as of late. And now they are beginning to leverage their renewed political significance. I think it is unwise to underestimate the damage they a case like this could to Armenians' credibilty (despite the truth being on our side)

Wecome to HF marty!

Welcome Provemewrong! Use photoshop to resize the image - (250 to 300 pixels should be large enough) make sure to keep your file size down under 50K. (Use the save-for-web to optimize the graphic). good luck, can't wait to see more.

And perhaps you of Manu Ciao? (formerly of Les Manu Negras) a mix of several styles - at once eclectic, yet surprisingly simply & catchy not sure if it's latin per se - but there's definitely a latin component.

Anileve - the Gotan CD is brilliant - I haven't taken it out of my car for months! and there you are: another latin genre that is at once romantic, rhythmic, and magical - the Tango. I would just love to learn - mind you it's a lot more complex than the simple salsa/merengue Don't know if my feet could handle all that coordination. Not sure if Evora is actually bossa nova, though it certainly sounds similar - I think her music is more portugese influenced (Fado). She's from Capo Verde, and if i'm not mistaken the style is called Morna (or Coladera/Coladero??) Wonderfully soothing and melancholic - and hopeful too. thanks for bringing it up

Thanks Rouben! Here's another press realease: Campaign for Recognition of the Armenian Genocide (CRAG) http://www.24april.org 16 December 2003 Dear Friends, Associates & Supporters: SWITZERLAND RECOGNISES THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE A press release issued jointly in Bern, the federal capital of Switzerland, by the Association Switzerland-Armenia and the Society for Threatened Peoples, confirmed the decision of the National Council of Helvetic Confederation to recognise the Armenian Genocide of 1915. Switzerland, the press release states, has followed various calls from historians and the Swiss Justice system in recognising this genocide and placing it within the framework of the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. It adds that reconciliation can only occur when based on historical truth and thereby on recognition. Switzerland is the 14th country on the list of states that has recognised the Armenian Genocide at the national level. As a result of this recognition, CRAG will be writing to the Swiss Ambassador in the UK on behalf of the Armenian British community to express its acknowledgement of this development. CRAG further encourages its constituency of friends, associates and supporters to do the same individually at the following address: HE Ambassador Bruno Spinner Embassy of Switzerland 16-18 Montagu Place London W1H 2BQ FYI, the co-President of the Association Switzerland-Armenia is Mr Sarkis Shahinian, and the website is www.armenian.ch.

You're all hilarious. So what's the significance of the glove on the floor? Something forgotten perhaps? Misplaced? Lost, albeit temporarily? Hmmmm

Shnorakalem Edward jan - yes it's nice! Some of the arrangements recall Tito Puente... lots of fun. Here's the info you were looking for about Biddles:

Edward, I posted the question on a local foodie forum - should have a definitive answer about Biddles shortly...

Edward jan, Magno Santamaria sounds familiar - I think it's more Salsa and Cumbia, but I'm not too sure. Definitely rings a bell, though. Do you have any examples? I doubt that BVSC (as a whole) would have played at Biddles - maybe one member. The last they came to Montreal - (they also came during the Jazz Festival as the Afro-Cuban All Stars) they filled up the Spectrum. They have also sold-out Metropolis; Biddles would be much too small to accomodate the crowd. And yes, I go by Biddles nearly once a week, and outside, there is no indiciation of the name Biddle's on the sign. (Although the look is quite similar and the sign look nearly identical.) I have a feeling there was some sort of legal rangling between the estate/family and the new owners of the club. But then again, this is just conjecture on my part.

umm... sorry, but one cannot help but think of so many possible 'wag the dog' type of scenario...

if it's really him

Interesting thread - at least, how it's turned out Sasun, you have developed a very keen sense of recognizing Fadispeak - for it is 'Faith' he was referring to, and not 'Fate'.

also found THIS SITE containing the entire discography of the musicians involved in the Buena Vista Social Club. (for those who are interested)

this was my favourite

I can still get it - maybe you should right-click and choose 'save link as...' ?

I am in complete agreement with Armen here. I find it quite surprising that some people in this and other threads find most Odars 'ignorant' or 'narrow-minded' for having next to no knowledge about Armenians, and Armenians customs/culture and yet, they dismiss a VERY BROAD genre of music (latin) based on very limited exposure to mass-marketed pop music. The latin music decribed by Armen (and this is just the tip of the iceberg) are a few examples of Cuban music, which is generally very touching, melodic & rythmic. I enjoy it very much. And for your info, Here's an article on Company Segundo who passed away this year at the age of 95. There's some audio and video on the site. Just a couple of days ago, pianist Reuben Gonzalez also died - at the age of 84. Here's the BBC article.

Armo, please relax - no one will bust your balls if you don't antagonize them

True Heartbreak here - warning to dialup users: 5 Mbs/approx....

13. Your boss will never take 'no' for an answer 14. Neither will you 15. Actually - strike 13 & 14 - everyone's the 'boss'

Let us know how it goes - we'll be sendiing off good vibes during your test

More ambition! I think I'm too mellow/complacent when it comes to some pretty important things... BTW Dan - I could help you add to your list if you like (oh, not that list)