Month: October 2008

JIVAN GASPARYAN’S CONCERT IN MOSCOW

Panorama.am
18:25 17/10/2008

Today and tomorrow Armenian musician, master of duduk art Jivan
Gasparyan will have a concert in "Theatre of Estrada" in Moscow
devoted to his 80th anniversary. According to the organizers of the
concert an extraordinary concert project is prepared where Gasparyan
and all his musician friends will take part.

Gasparyan’s repertoire is rich in Armenian folklore music and his own
ones. Note that Jivan Gasparyan is the author to many Hollywood film
music, in particular "Gladiator" which brought him "Golden Globe". He
has been awarded 4 UNESCO golden medals.

US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN TERRITORY OF ARMENIA

Panorama.am
18:25 17/10/2008

"I’ve already done my selection and I voted for one of the presidential
candidates," said Arpi Vardanyan, the director of Armenian branch of
Armenian Assembly in America.

On November 4, Arpi Vardanyan won’t manage to leave for US and
they have sent the ballot paper to vote. Vardanyan said that 6
candidates are competing for the president’s position but Obama-Mc
Cain competition is too strong that the rest are left under shadow.

Arpi Vardanyan said that according to some surveys 125-200 million
citizens will vote, 7500 electoral territories and 200 thousands
electoral units are established in America.

"I guess that if Obama is elected then the foreign policy of the US
will be changed," she said, and added that most of American Armenians
are going to vote for Obama, who promised to recognize the Genocide
of Armenia.

INTERNATIONAL POVERTY CHALLENGE DAY

Panorama.am
19:22 17/10/2008

Today the world celebrates the International Poverty Challenge Day. In
1992 the UN Chief Assembly declared October 17 the International
Poverty Challenge Day.

According to the National Statistics Service in 2004-2007 the index
of poverty in the country has been significantly reduced. More than
300 thousands people managed to meet the poverty.

Since 2007 poverty in Armenia is not so much indeep. But still poverty
is a problem for Armenia as 25% of population is poor.

Armenia Vexed By Turkish President’s Statement on Karabakh
October 16, 2008

(Source: Daily News Bulletin; Moscow – English)YEREVAN. Oct 16 (Interfax) –
Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan has criticized the Turkish president
and the Azeri foreign minister’s statements on the settlement of the
conflict in Nagorno- Karabakh.
"We consider the term ‘occupied territory’ which the Turkish president used
at a session of the UN general Assembly dangerous, and think that Azeri
Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov’s statement to the effect that the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict must be settled in line with the logic of a UN
resolution, fully distorts the negotiation process," Sargsyan told a news
conference on Thursday.
The Turkish president and Azeri foreign minister’s speeches in the UN were a
"cold shower", as they contrasted the spirit of the previous meetings and
the earlier reached agreements, Sargsyan said.
He said he had informed U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney and Secretary of
Sate Condoleezza Rice in Washington of his concerns.
The Armenian prime minister also said that the U.S. leadership sees the
Minsk Group of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe as
the only format in which the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict could be settled.
"Rice said during the talks that after a discussion of this issue with her
Russian colleagues, she gained confidence that there was progress in the
talks and that serious progress would be seen after the Azeri presidential
election," Sargsyan said.

Posted on Wed, Oct. 15, 2008

Worldview: Turkey’s rising role: Diplomacy

Surrounded by conflicts, it has become more active. That could benefit
the U.S.

By Trudy Rubin
Inquirer Opinion Columnist

ANKARA, Turkey – Americans who explore the wonders of Istanbul rarely
visit Turkey’s capital, deep in the plains of Anatolia. It is a city
of nondescript high-rises, government offices, and new shopping
centers that reflect Turkey’s growing prosperity.
Ankara is known mainly for two things: a stunning museum that
highlights Turkey’s ancient Anatolian past, and the vast hilltop
mausoleum of Ataturk, Turkey’s founder, whose stern face is visible on
huge banners throughout the city.
But Ankara is becoming known for something else that’s of great
strategic interest to Americans: an active foreign policy that may
help resolve conflicts in critical regions where the United States has
faltered. That includes the troubled Caucasus region, where Russia
just warred with Georgia, and the Middle East.
"If you list the key issues which Turkey and the U.S. pursue, you’d be
amazed by how many parallels there are," Turkey’s president, Abdullah
Gul, told a small group of visiting U.S. journalists and think-tank
experts in an interview in his office this week.
Indeed, almost every foreign crisis on the American agenda is also a
concern for Gul. Turkey sits at the crossroads of Asia and Europe,
bordering not only the European Union, but also Georgia, Iraq, Iran
and Syria. It has been adversely affected by growing Mideast chaos
since the Iraq war.
Turkey also sits at an energy crossroads. Efforts to build new oil and
gas pipelines from Central Asia and the Caucasus – pipelines that will
circumvent Russia and make Europe less dependent on it – all rely on
Turkey. A crucial pipeline from Azerbaijan through Georgia uses the
Turkish port of Ceyhan.
Instability in its environs has prompted Turkey to become more active
in efforts at conflict resolution. "In regional foreign policy, we had
numerous problems with our neighbors," Gul said. "They must be
resolved, or there cannot be peace."
Turkey’s emphasis has been, for the most part, on soft power and
diplomacy. It is the only country with fair to good relations with
every country in neighboring regions: close ties to Israel as well as
to Arab states; good relations with Iran and carefully managed
relations with Russia; and close ties to Georgia.
Two of Turkey’s many mediation efforts could have a positive impact on
key concerns of the United States. First is Turkey’s recent overture
to Armenia. The two nations have deep disagreements over how one
million Armenians were killed in the early 20th century; Armenians
call it genocide, while Turkey insists it was the result of warfare.
In September, Gul became the first Turkish president in history to
visit Armenia. Gul had sent congratulations to Serge Sargsyan upon his
election as Armenia’s president, and Gul in turn was invited to attend
a soccer match between the Turkish and Armenian teams in Yerevan. Both
leaders faced strong domestic opposition to the visit.
"Of course, I didn’t just go to watch soccer," Gul said. "The major
aim was to establish a climate in which we can operate from now on."
The goal is to work toward normalizing relations between Armenia and
Turkey and opening their border. Turkey also may be able to mediate
the poisonous split between Armenia and a third Caucasus country,
Azerbaijan; Armenia now occupies a large chunk of Azeri territory.
Progress on resolving these conflicts could have a positive spillover
for the Russia-Georgia standoff and prospects for new
pipelines. "Solving any [Caucasus] problem would affect us all
positively," Gul said. Turkey’s (and Armenia’s) efforts are a brave
try.
A second example is Turkey’s mediation of peace talks between Syria
and Israel. "We’ve worked hard to bring peace in the region," Gul
said. "Recently, that work became more visible."
At a time when the United States preferred to isolate Syria, Turkey
worked to get Syria and Israel back to the table (and kept Washington
informed of the effort). Four rounds of private talks have taken
place; they are now on hold as Israel forms a new government.
A Syria-Israel peace would end the current alliance between Syria and
Iran and undercut Hezbollah, forcing Tehran to rethink its policies in
the region. Such an outcome could also help resurrect the
Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
The bottom line: The next U.S. president should encourage Turkey’s
mediation and take a cue from its soft-power efforts. Turkey’s
diplomacy has opened up new possibilities for its American ally.
E-mail Trudy Rubin at [email protected].

Press Release
Global Gold Co.
Andrew Barwicki
Investor Relations
203-422-2300

Global Gold Registers Significant Discovery in Armenia at Toukhmanuk
Friday October 17, 9:37 am ET

GREENWICH, CT–(MARKET WIRE)–Oct 17, 2008 — Global Gold Corporation
is pleased to announce that its exploration, test mining, and processing
work has uncovered a significant gold and silver discovery in the
Central Area of its Toukhmanuk property in the north central mineral
belt of Armenia. Results of recent test mining, diamond drilling of over
20,000 meters, surface sampling of the No. 1 and 15 mineralized areas
indicate that there are at least eighteen mineralized zones within a
150 m to 200 m wide east-northeast trending alteration zone in the
Central Area of the property.

These mineralized zones are 5 m to 25 m wide, extend more than 300 m
along strike, and extend to more than 150 m at depth. Assay results of
surface sampling show values ranging from 1 g/t Au to 280 g/t Au, and
from 8 g/t to 520 g/t Ag. Gold mineralization is associated with
sulphide minerals, in places as distinct veins within the wider
alteration zone. To date, Global Gold has tested only approximately 20%
of the mineralized trend in the Central Area, which is interpreted to
extend to more than 1.5 km along strike. There are other similar target
areas which have not yet been tested on the property. The entire
Toukhmanuk license area is now 51.5 square kilometers and the Central
Area is 2.2 square kilometers.

Historical GKZ (State Committee on Reserves) records in the C1, C2 and
P1 categories indicate 12.1 Million tonnes of mineralization, averaging
6.74 g/t gold and 30.79 g/t silver, including 2.6 million oz/gold and
11.9 million oz./silver, based on vein widths between 1 and 1.5 meters
in veins 1 and 15. The new discovery shows much wider veins and areas of
mineralization, in areas, at time coincident with the vein 1 and 15 GKZ
records but often divergent with those veins. Thus, new resource
estimates and mine planning are currently underway. 60,000 tonnes of ore
at an average grade of 3.6 g/t has been mined and stockpiled near the
plant for processing through the winter; recoveries for both gravitation
and flotation concentrate being produced average over 80%.

Global Gold Chairman and CEO Van Krikorian stated, "We are positively
delighted with this new discovery for ourselves and for Armenia. We
acquired this property in 2005, and had a long learning curve, requiring
us to explore new areas, think outside convention, and experiment with
our own lab and processing technologies to get to this point."

Armenian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Armen Movsissyan also
received the news of the discovery, positively noting, "Armenia has a
rich potential for precious metal mining, and I am happy to congratulate
Global Gold on this discovery and its plans to continue development.
Foreign investors should know that this government is here to help, and
we are glad that our own experts have played a role in assisting the
company here."

Global Gold commissioned its upgraded gravitation and flotation gold
processing plant in Toukhmanuk, Armenia on December 20, 2007, and is now
constructing an additional flotation and enrichment circuit to increase
concentrate grades. A new tailings dam was also constructed in 2007.
Current plant capacity is 100,000 tonnes per year. Current throughput is
approximately 6,000 tonnes per month.

In addition, the Company received international, ISO, certification for
its laboratory at the Toukhmanuk site, and has been providing laboratory
services to other companies. More recently, the Armenian Ministry of
Economy also accredited Global Gold’s laboratory as one of those
authorized to provide results for the Armenian government.

Global Gold Corporation, an international gold mining, development and
exploration company with properties in Armenia, Chile and Canada, is
committed to building shareholder value and maintaining social and
environmental responsibilities. Minera Global Chile Limitada is a
subsidiary through which Global Gold does all of its business in Chile.
Global Gold Mining LLC operates in Armenia as a subsidiary of Global
Gold Corporation.

Source: Global Gold Corp

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617-523-5005
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Massachusetts Republican State Committeeman Bob Semonian Elected as a
Presidential Elector

Watertown: Bob Semonian of Watertown, Massachusetts, has been elected as a
Presidential elector from the state of Massachusetts. Most recently Semonian
was a delegate to the Republican National Convention held in St. Paul
Minnesota. This marks Semonian’s eighth straight election as a delegate to
the Republican National Convention. Longtime active in Republican politics
on both the state and national level, Semonian has served as State Vice
Chairman for President Ronald Reagan’s campaign in Massachusetts as well as
his state Nationalities Chairman, State Chairman for Pat Robertson for
President, State co-chairman for Bush-Quayle, State Chairman for Pat
Buchanan for President and was on Mitt Romney’s presidential steering
committee. He also has served as Deputy State Chairman of the Massachusetts
Republican Party as well as chairman of the Watertown Republican Town
Committee and was appointed to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Commission by then President Ronald Reagan.

Mr. Semonian graduated from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida
with a B.B.A. in marketing. Semonian is noted for motivating six state
governors to come out with proclamations recognizing the Armenian genocide.
(The states were Idaho, Nebraska, Montana, Tennessee, Louisiana, and
Vermont.) Currently he serves as a State Committeeman of the Massachusetts
Republican Party, having been re-elected to that committee many times. He is
a member of the Board of Trustees of Mass Bay Community College in
Wellesley, Massachusetts (appointed by Governor Mitt Romney) as well as
being on the President’s Evaluation Board and is the Trustee Liaison to the
Foundation Board of the college.

Semonian is also Treasurer and a director of the Improper Bostonian Magazine
as well as a board member of the Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance, a member
of the St. James Armenian Church in Watertown, a trustee of the Armenian
Assembly of America and a member of the Knights of Vartan (formerly
secretary and treasurer). He was selected as its Man of the Year in 2007.

Bob Semonian has been in " Who’s Who in the World," "Who’s Who in America,"
"Who’s Who in the East," "Who’s Who in Business and Finance," "Who’s Who in
American Politics," and "Who’s Who Among Armenians".

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October 17, 2008
Contact: Michael A Zachariades
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 393-3434

COLORADO CHAIR PAMELA BARSAM BROWN CONTINUES
OUTREACH EFFORTS

Pamela Barsam Brown, Colorado Chair of ARAMAC, has been extremely active
in working with the Colorado Congressional delegation to ensure that
issues of importance to the Armenian-American community remain at the
forefront of their agenda. Congressman Mark Udall has been an important
ally in her efforts.

Rep. Udall has long been an advocate for issues that are meaningful to
the Armenian-American community. He is a member of the Armenian Caucus
and a co-sponsor of both House Resolution 102, which officially condemns
the 2007 assassination of human rights advocate and outspoken defender
of freedom of the press, Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, as well
as House Resolution 106, the Armenian Genocide recognition bill.

Ms. Barsam Brown recently noted that, "Mark’s dedication to our
community’s issues has been unwavering. His leadership has promoted
awareness for the concerns for which we advocate and has resulted in a
significant increase in the level of support amongst our Colorado
Members of Congress. Mark’s vision has paved the way for us to
anticipate an even stronger level support in the next Congress, making
him an honorary Rocky Mountain Hye."

Rep. Udall expressed his appreciation for the Assembly, stating, "I am
grateful to the Armenian Assembly of America for highlighting my record
on Armenian-American issues in my ten years as a member of the House of
Representatives. I have been proud to stand with Armenian-Americans to
fight for recognition of the Armenian Genocide as well as for expanded
U.S. assistance programs to Armenia, strengthening democratic
institutions in that country, and cooperating on regional concerns, such
as resolution of the Nagorno-Karabagh conflict."

Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding
and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
membership organization.

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Obama-Biden Campaign Welcomes European and Mediterranean American National
Leadership Committees Chicago,IL – The Obama-Biden campaign today
welcomed the formation of a dozen Europeanand Mediterranean American
National Leadership Committees. Thesecommittees, comprised of prominent
leaders from across the country –Governors, Senators, Members of Congress,
diplomats, labor leaders and others showcasethe continued and growing
support for Senators Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
`I’m honored to receive the support of these European and Mediterranean
Americans. As immigrants and the descendants of immigrants, European and
Mediterranean Americans have a deep commitment to their families and
their communities. And like all Americans, they want an economy that
createsjobs and restores opportunity, a quality education for their
children, affordable and accessible health care – the very promise that
their children’s tomorrows will be better than their yesterdays. I am
running for President to restore that promise and put the American Dream
within reach forthem and for all Americans,’ said Senator Barack Obama.
Over200 Americans from 12 different European or Mediterranean backgrounds
have come together to endorse Senators Barack Obama and Joe Biden. They
have formed 12 different national leadership committees, which are:

– Albanian Americans
– Arab Americans
– Armenian Americans
– Croatian Americans
– Greek Americans
– Hungarian Americans
– Irish Americans
– Italian Americans
– Polish Americans
– Serb Americans
– Slovenian Americans
– Ukrainian Americans

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October 17, 2008
Press Release
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
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PRELATE TO CELEBRATE DIVINE LITURGY AT FORTY MARTYRS CHURCH AND PRESIDE
OVER OPENING
OF BOOK FAIR

October is traditionally Armenian Culture Month. On this occasion,
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine
Liturgy and deliver the sermon at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County
Sunday, October 19, 2008.
The parish Pastor, Board of Trustees, A.G. Minassian School
administration and parent support committee has organized a book fair in
celebration of Armenian Culture Month that will take place at the
"Ghazarian" Hall of the "Harout Barsamian Armenian Center" following Divine
Liturgy.
The Prelate will preside over the official opening of the book fair.

PRELATE’S SCHOOL VISITS CONTINUE

Over the past week, the Prelate continued his visits to Prelacy
Schools to convey his blessings for the 2008-2009 school year.
On the morning of Wednesday, October 15th, the Prelate visited Levon
and Hasmig Tavlian Pre-School in Pasadena, where he was greeted by director
Mrs. Helen Manoucherian and school administrators. The Prelate was
accompanied by Pastor of St. Sarkis Church Rev. Fr. Khoren Babochian, Board
of Trustees and Ladies Auxiliary members, and Board of Regents member Mrs.
Maggie Sarkouni. The students had prepared a program for the Prelate which
they performed during his visits to the classrooms. The Prelate spoke to
the students about the parable of the Good Shepherd and presented them with
religious educational mementos.
In the afternoon, the Prelate visited Armenian Mesrobian School,
accompanied by Pastors of Holy Cross Cathedral Rev. Fathers Nareg
Pehlivanian and Ashod Kambourian, Board of Trustees members, and Board of
Regents member Mrs. Maggie Sarkouni. They were welcomed by Principal Mrs.
Hilda Saliba and administrators. The Prelate visited classrooms and
conveyed his blessings and well wishes to the students, after which he was
invited to lunch by the administration.
On Friday, October 17th, the Prelate visited the North Hills and
Encino campuses of Ferrahian School. The day began with a visit first to
A.R.S. Ashkhen Pilavjian Pre-School in North Hills. The Prelate was
accompanied by Pastor of Holy Martyrs Church Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian,
Executive Council member Mr. Khatchig Yeretzian, Board of Trustees Chairman
Mr. Vartan Minassian, and Board of Regents member Dr. Al Tomassian. They
were welcomed by Principal Mr. John Kossakian, Director Ms. Vehik
Gabrielian, and administrators. An artistic program took place, in which
renowned singer Alla Levonian participated, after which the Prelate conveyed
his message to the students.
At the Encino campus, the Prelate attended a celebration of Armenian
Culture Month presented by the students at "Avedissian" Hall. The event
also included a lecture by Christian Education Co-Director Very Rev. Fr.
Barthev Gulumian. The event concluded with the Prelate’s remarks,
blessings, and well wishes.

PRELATE WELCOMES FATHER AUGUSTINE SZEKULA

On the afternoon of Thursday, October 16th, Principal of Mekhitarist
Fathers’ Armenian School Father Augustine Szekula visited the Prelacy to
congratulate H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, on his
re-election and to discuss issues of mutual concern.
The Prelate communicated to Fr. Augustine the work that is carried
out by the Prelacy and the various committees serving under its
jurisdiction. A discussion on issues relating to Armenian education and
instruction in general followed.
The meeting concluded with Fr. Augustine conveying his wishes of
success for future endeavors and the Prelate presenting him with a copy of
Jacques Hagopian’s latest book "Mesrobaveb".

PRELATE AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEET WITH
CASPS EXECUTIVE BOARD

On the evening of Tuesday, October 14th, the Executive Board of the
Committee for Armenian Students in Public Schools (CASPS) visited the
Prelacy where they met with H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian and
Executive Council Chairman Dr. Garo Agopian. Former Executive Council
member and Prelacy representative to CASPS Dr. Hagop Der Megerdichian also
participated in the meeting.
At the start of the meeting, the board members first extended their
congratulations to the Prelate on his re-election. The discussion centered
mainly on Armenian students attending public schools in Glendale and North
Hollywood and the valuable support the committee receives from parents, as
well as an update on upcoming projects the committee has planned.
The Prelate and Chairman commended the board members for their
commitment to Armenian youth and reaffirmed the support of the Prelacy.
Later in the evening, board members briefly attended the meeting of
the Executive Council to report to all the members the nature of their work
and their mission.

HAMAZKAYIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

On Sunday, October 26th, the 80th anniversary of Hamazkayin will be
celebrated at "Bagramian" Hall of Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello.
The banquet has been organized by the Regional Executive of
Hamazkayin Western Region.
Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will represent the Prelate at the
banquet.

AR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES

On the evening of Tuesday, October 14th, a lecture in the Year of
Christian of Education series took place at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale
under the auspices of and with the participation of the Prelate.
The keynote speaker was Christian Education Department Co-Director
Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian, who was invited up by Master of Ceremonies
Mr. Hagop Tchaghatsbanian to present his lecture on "How to Foster Christian
Armenian Education in our Schools and Homes".
The evening also included an artistic program in which members of
the newly organized youth choir participated with hymns and spiritual songs,
accompanied by organized Armine Derderian.
The event concluded with the Prelate’s closing remarks and
benediction.
The next lecture in this series will take place on Tuesday, October
21st, at Holy Martyrs Church, at 7:00 p.m. Archpriest Fr. Khoren Habeshian
will lecture on "The Christian Response to Contemporary Social Issues and
Concerns Facing our Youth".

RECEPTION IN HONOR OF ARMENIAN PARLIAMENT MEMBER DR. LILIT GALSTYAN TAKES
PLACE AT THE PRELACY

On the evening of Monday, October 13th, a reception in honor of
Armenian Parliament member and Hamazkayin Foundation president Dr. Lilit
Galstyan took place at the Prelacy "Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall.
The event was organized by the Hamazkayin Regional Executive as part of
their 80th anniversary celebrations. The event was organized for local
Hamazkayin and community members to get a better understanding of the
endeavors of the Hamazkayin Foundation in Armenia.
Dr. Galstyan discussed the work carried out by the Foundation over
the past 17 years and also spoke of Armenian culture in general.
A question and answer session ensued, followed by a reception.