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Does anyone know this person? I'm sorry that I'm so cynical - but everytime I read something like: HELP THIS POOR DISADVANTAGED PERSON, HER LIFE IS IN YOUR HANDS - I smell a scam. Phoney solicitation garners milliions of dollars yearly from people who really belive they are doing a good deed - when in fact they're lining the pockets of con artists criminals. I'm not saying that this particular case is phoney - but I smell a rat. sorry.

And wlecome to HF Ara

Thanks for your post and keeping us abrest of the developments. Speaking only myself, I have to admit that it's very hard for us here in the west to have a finger on the pulse of Armenian politics. The feelings of the people and political waves are as far away from me as the Tsunami I'll listen to RFE, read some of the weekly publications - but this gives me really only a vague idea of what's happening in the country. It's extremely difficult to evaluate an opinion; especially on something as important as improperly conducted general elections. Were their any international bodies overseeing the election process? What has the OSCE said? They scruntinized the last elections pretty harshly. It's definitely not in Armenia's international interests to gain a reputation for corrupt government, and improper electoral processes - but at the same time, only an impartial international observation team can give us a real perception as to what really happens during the electoral process there.

Ed, what happened to your Murano????? It was brand new! & Thanks Sip (for the Siping info) I'll look into it up here.....

Well looks like she lost. Too bad - Jill if you're checking out this site, you did really well & we're all proud of you

Nope. Not just a premonition. My grandfather's watch stopped at 5am the night he passed away. And it wasn't a winding watch - it had batteries. I have another really weird story about watches. But i'll hold off on telling it in public - I'm still not 'easy' with it.....

What is that exactly? (the 'sip'-ing part) And thanks for the advice btw....

Told 'ya

The lights look great BTW.

Just looking at your pics made me regret asking you the question HERE

Question - what kind of winter tires are you using Sip, now that you're in snow country? I've got Yokohama Geolanders (4 season) on my car, and they're brand new - but i always use winter tires. I've just never had an AWD before, so I have to look into what's available and what's good. I hear positive things about the Toyos (G02) but they're a bit pricey around here. Besides not everything is available in this size: 225/65-16's...

Damn - I listen to that show regularly - I must have missed it. Thanks for the link Zareh

Speaking of NY (& NJ) I may be in town in two weeks - a short business trip, but hopefully I'll have an evening to myself before flying back.

That's similar to what I had in mind when I was referring to the late harvest (vendanges tardives) wines from Alsace. Of course, if I had an unlimited budget, I'd go for the Sauternes....

That's the point - Syrupy sweet - coats your mouth with lucious golden smooothness... mmmmm.... I don't have much of a taste for sherry - but good porto is amazing. The idea isn't necessarily food/wine combinations here, but more complimentary tastes & palette. I wouldn't drink port with a meal - but a nice Colheita with a couple of chocolate truffles is fine. You can also take a younger LBV and pair that with a good strong stilton or rochefort. Small quantities - loads of flavour. I'm sure you'll love it. Exactly! Although fine foods of menu other cultures can also be quite exotic & artistic (take fine sushi for example) French cuisine has a certain status. I love it - and I love the French culinary influence of the cuisine here in Montreal. Although Sip won't approve of the portion size

Are we to take abstinence as a vote for the no side - or simply ambivilence?

Article ROTFL

I love Icewine - (eiswine), we produce some fabulous icewines here in Canada. But I would contend that there are other more expensive wines available - a prime Chateau d'Yquem (1er cru classé) for example of the right vintage should regularly beat any most icewines. I've heard (although i'm not sure) that a single bottle of Yquem has fetched over 50,000$ at Christie's. And the Beaujolais nouveaux usually go on the market here in November - as a matter of fact I purchased a bottle a couple of weeks ago. Nice piece of marketing that the wine's not great - but it's nice to have an occasion to celebrate! As for a trip to Armenia - I would absolutely LOVE to - especially if it involves plenty of hiking/camping. I went backcountry for 9 days this past summer, and it's truly exhilirating. (Having to hoist your food bag 20 ft in air to avoid the bears is a bit of a pain, but hey, it's wild right?) Anyway, I'm a little further away from Armenia than the UAE. If I have time off this summer I will certainly consider it. As it looks now, I will probably spend most of the upcoming summer working Yes, the bills need to be paid.

Wow! Thank you That's good work Do you have any work in Armenian as well? (And welcome to HyeForum)

Please folks - Edward is right. Let's set aside our personal differences, and concentrate on common goals. Armenians have enough troubles in this world; we don't need further in-fighting and name-calling.

Next time he's on his way, send me little PM - although I really don't wish to impose. It's avery kind offer.

I like white wine too - although I do happen to drink more reds. Some of my favourite low-priced whites come from the Alsace region of France. Gerwurtzraminer, Pinot Gris (or Tokay Gris) and Sauvignon Blanc being my preferred varietals. The Pfaffenheim and Leon Beyer & Hugel estates' Gerwurztraminers are usually pretty easy to find, and pretty cheap - yet surprising fruity and flavourful - typically this variety has a strong nose, pungent with lychee, apple & rose. If you like late-harvest dessert wines, try the Gerwurztraminer Vendanges Tardives by Jean-Baptiste Adams. Paul Blank also makes an excellent late harvest Gerwurztraminer. Those are harder to come by around these parts. According to Parker, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht is likely considered as the benchmark against which to one should measure Alsatian Gewurztraminers.

They have import duties! If you ship the wine over, you still have to pay the taxes so it works out just as expensive - so they getcha either way. You are allowed to bring one or maybe two 750ml bottles with you wover the border duty free. That's it. Thanks for your offer, BTW! I bet your brother is a very nice person. (You too of course)

Sasun - I don't always agree with your views on religion, although I do find that we have much common ground in our philophies. Here is an example such common - I fully agree with you that belief through fear-mongering thoroughly misses the point.