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I don't really have much time for in depth input - but I do know several 'half' armenians that speak Amenian. Actually, in most cases they read and write better than I - a full-blooded, if you will, Armenian. I consider them as Armenian as I am, eventhough their genes have been 'tainted' (in the words of some on this thread).

Gee! Azat, I though you were the Unicode pro I'm sorry - i can't read any of it (it's all garbled text on my Mac ) And I don't think I can convert any of it either.... :(

Very nice Extra! I think we ALL know who the real trouble maker is

Hi Vayri! - Nice to have you back! I hope you're doing well. While I can't help with advice about your upcoming trip (and what you're looking to learn) I can offer only encouragement, and the best of wishes... please keep us up to date on your travels....

Steve, as far as I know, once the images are uploaded on the server, they remain as long as the thread is active. Once the thread is removed (or archived - which hasn't yet been done I believe) the pics will be archived as well.

I can't wait to see what you guys come up with!!

So Sip - send me your address and we'll all contribute to get you some balls for your Jeep I can't believe this is for real.

Ah, yes.... the Peter Principle - but to me, 'their level of incompetence' isn't quite clear enough. It doesn't adequately imply that people often exceed their capacity & function such that their incompetance is efficient Essentially, what I mean is that individuals tend to reach a level of responsibility at least one level above that at which they can function competently... Has anyone lived this? please do tell...

yes you do and it certainly IS amusing I must say that your English has improved in leaps and bounds over the last year(s) that I've 'met' you...

Welcome to HyeForum aniadara. I wish you the best of luck with all 5 (!) of your children. I'm glad that they're getting at least a partially Armenian upbringing. Your idea for the towels is very sweet. take care

the Cello, IMO, is one of the most sensual intruments ever created. You're a lucky man, Mx

Well don't sound sad about it! Rejoice! But be careful - history tells us that there's always a 'down' after a long period of (seemingly exponential) growth in the housing/real estate sector. I see many parallels right now, to 1989, when we had a terrible housing crash (at least here in Canada) and following recession that we didn't get out of 'till 1992 - and then we didn't start seeing the effects of the turnaround until 1995. In some cases, people who purchased right before the drop, didn't see their homes attain the value they paid for them until almost 10 years later. They say but low, sell high - right now it's pretty damn 'high'... not the time to buy (IMO).

Hi Darren, I just saw your post - sorry I missed it, but I probably wouldn't have been much help as I have no authentic tapestries/fabrics. But your photgraphy's great! I wish you the best of luck Oh, and i moved this to the 'help' section....

Hey Gams! The attachment's not showing up... if you need some help posting something PM me...

Well, good catch, Utahan. There seems to be a descrepancy. There was no mention in the transcript of the parliamentary session, so I can't confirm to you which is correct, sorry Maybe Domino can help out.

Well said, Boghos. Nice to see you around. (and sorry, no time today for in depth replies.)

Thank you Arpa jan. You're input is always very appreciated

That's a link to the debating session and not the actual private members motion. But I'm sure you can find how to look it up from there.

I believe it's 380 & 377. You can look it up in the Hansard index. Here's the link, start at 17:45 and work you way through by clicking the 'next buttons at the bottom of each page. Welcome to HF, BTW

too funny! 'the Azat Foundation'!!! in other words, the Khorovats, Dolma & Tabouleh fund!

Maral Jan, As you know, I've been through something similar. My heart goes out to you. I know too well how much you wish to have one last 'goodbye'... I know there's nothing I can say to make you feel better... just know that there are folks out there who empathize with you. Remember that you're dad will always be with you, and remember his love.... those kinds of thoughts are the only ones that help comfort me...maybe they'll help you too

Yeah! I saw that.... makes me feel proud to have all that talent here at HyeForum. Or even if not at HF, I feel proud just the same.... Those photos sure strengthen my resolve to get my butt over to Hayastan sometime soon.

Can i fit the Beatles, Led Zepplin & Lou Reed in there somewhere?

Wow. Just 10? I suppose I'd go for classics (and fairly 'new' classics anyway). Currently: Puccini Chopin Mozart Lizst Beethoven -- Stevie Wonder John Coltrane Tom Waits Otis Redding Temptations

Hmmm... interesting. I always looked at musicality as a 'talent'; a more physical manifestation, much like being able to run really fast, or jump really high. With proper training, 'talent' can be considerably enhanced, neverthless those without talent, no matter how intense the training, will never achieve the same proficiency levels as those blessed with talent. Personally, I have a hard time equating talent with spirituality; where in most cases, spirituality is sought after (or at the very least, taught). I don't think you're born spiritual.