Author: Antonian Lara

The Simone de Beauvoir Institute
Concordia University
is pleased to have organized
a reading by
Prof. Arlene Voski Avakian,
Director, Women’s Studies, U. Mass. Amherst
On October 17, 2005
at 7:15 PM
MU 101
2170 Bishop
Montreal
Avakian is going to read from her work on her grandmother’s survival story
of the 1915-1923 Genocide of the Armenians
Copies of Arlene’s Lion Woman’s Legacy will be there as well.
Arlene Avakian’s reading is part of the Institute’s Genocide Seminar WSDB
498X/2/A that meets on Monday nights 6 PM to 8:15 PM.
Free admission!
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For more on the Seminar contact the Institute
514-848-2424 ex. 2370, or 2373
See this article in Thursday Report on the co-organizers of the seminar.-

DEFENDANT OPENS FIRE AT PLAINTIFF AND LAWYER IN MOSCOW COURT
MosNews, Russia
Sept 28 2005
A plaintiff and his lawyer were targeted by a gunman, believed to be
a defendant, in a justice of the peace building in Moscow Wednesday.
A man armed with a Kalashnikov assault rifle opened fire at the
plaintiff and his lawyer on Wednesday, Interfax news agency reported.
Both of them were badly injured in the attack, the news agency
reported.
The gunman, of Armenian origin, was overpowered and detained at the
scene of the incident. According to preliminary information, he was
the defendant in a case being heard in the building.

Bangkok Post – Thailand;
Sep 23, 2005
BEAUTIFUL CHEMISTRY
Interviewing a famous perfumer, you can’t help being nosy about how
he keeps his olfactory organs fit to do the job, what he eats to
nourish a great sense of smell, and, oh yeah, does he insure his two
gifted nostrils?
But for the busy Francis Kurkdjian, a leading figure on the fragrance
scene, frivolous questions were swept aside to make room for serious
_ but not too serious _ matters of the nose.
Not your average fragrance designer, Kurkdjian’s background is in
classical dance and music, but he left the fancy footwork and the
do-re-mi’s behind to create sweet smelling notes instead. At the age
of 15 he set his heart on becoming a perfume pro.
Elizabeth Arden’s Green Tea, Lancome’s Miracle Homme, and Armani
Mania are some of his non-Jean Paul Gaultier’s creations. For the
French fashion provocateur, Kurkdjian devised Le Male, Fragile and
the new Gaultier to the Power of Two.
The charming 36-year-old Frenchman with Armenian roots was recently
in Bangkok to unveil John Paul Gaultier’s new perfume, and shared
some of his aromatic expertise.
The recipe for a great perfumer?
Good olfactory memory, senses, passion, and flexibility to switch and
absorb each brand’s character or style. Also patience, because
creating one fragrance can take up to three years. For Gaultier to
the Power of Two it took 18 or 19 months. In terms of academics,
perfumers should have a knowledge of chemicals.
How do you get inspiration for a new fragrance?
Rather than specialise in a particular note combination or style, I
like to switch olfactory territories to explore new challenges.
What do you look for in a great perfume?
Finesse in everything, including the ingredients, process, bottle and
concept. It does not have to be complicated; it can be simple and
still be perfect. Less is more. Jean Paul Gaultier and I have the
same opinion about this.
What’s trendy in fragrances right now?
There are different preferences. Asian people are in favour of a
fresh and floral family, but there is no definitive trend. When I
create a fragrance, I never think of trends.
Your most important tip in choosing a new scent?
It may sound obvious, but simply choosing a perfume that appeals to
you is my best advice.
The worst mistake you can make wearing a fragrance?
For me, there are no limitations to wearing perfume. Many people like
to spray it on at the pulsation points where the fragrance will
develop. But why not spray it in the air like a shower, or if you
prefer, on a cloth. But we should be careful not to overwhelm others
in closed areas like the lift.
Any tips for smelling sweet in a hot climate?
I understand that using perfume is not a habit of Asians. You can use
less strong fragrances or start with a perfumed bath line _ body
lotion, shower gels or deodorant are a good start for people who
aren’t used to wearing a fragrance.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Noyan Tapan News Agency
Sept 23 2005
ARMEN RUSTAMIAN: ACCEPTING TURKEY, EUROPEAN UNION STOPS BEING
REPOSITORY OF SYSTEM OF VALUES AROUND WHICH CREATED
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 23, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. If today’s
Turkey which doesn’t correspond to European values. enter the
European Union, the European Union will stop being the repository of
the system of values around which that structure was first formed.
Armen Rustamian, a representative of the ARF Supreme Body of Armenia,
the Chairman of the NA Standing Committee on Foreign Relations stated
about this at the September 22 press-conference.
According to him, the fear of the peoples of France and Holland, that
the European Union can lose its essense being strengthened by means
of new bureaucratic mechanisms and becoming a political structure,
was one of reasons of failure of the referendum of the EU
Constitution in these countries. Particularly, interviews held in
France showed that the most part of those saying “no” sees danger in
Turkey’s membership to the EU.
According to Rustamian, if Turkey completely correspond to the
European system of values, it will recognize the Armenian Genocide
immediatly. According to him, refusal of the fact of the Genocide
shows that today’s Turkey doesn’t differ from the Ottaman Turkey, and
it’s not excluded that it should take similar steps again.
According to him, the issue of the Genocide can’t be considered as a
historical or moral problem as it’s more than modern and relates to
geographic-political developments of the South Caucasus and the whole
eastern region, That’s why, according to the rapporteur, the issue is
replaced on the political field and “cut off its source and reasons.”
“We should be able to touch upon the problem of the Genocide in right
time and in right way and never make it a subject of trade, a subject
of hagglings,” Rustamian stated.

Anatolian Times, Turkey
Sept 23 2005
European Commission On Suspension Of Armenian Conference
BRUSSELS – The suspension of a conference entitled ”Ottoman
Armenians during the Empire’s Fall” will be reflected in the
European Commission’s regular progress report on Turkey (to be
released on November 9th), said Commission spokeswoman Krisztina
Nagy.
During her regular press briefing, Nagy said that the Commission
strongly deplored this attempt, and noted that the suspension
illustrated the difficulties of Turkey, and in particular of the
judiciary.
Stressing that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s and
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul’s statements on this development were
noted down, Nagy said the timing of this decision the day before the
opening of the conference seemed like yet another ”provocation”.

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| 22:36:12 | 23-09-2005 | Politics |
FULL STOP
The candidate for the post of the Kentron community head, member of the
People’s Party Rouzan Khachatryan decided to put the full stop to her
pre-election campaign in the area near the Matenadaran. Her meeting with the
electors was organized there. Deputies of the Justice bloc Shavarsh
Kocharyan, Tatoul Manaseryan and Vardan Lazarian were present at the
meeting.
Member of the Heritage party administration Anahit Bakhshyan also supported
Mrs. Khachatryan.
During the meeting the candidate did not try to convince everyone to elect
her. She just tries to «awaken» the feeling of necessity to fulfill your
civic duty, «You must by all means participate in the elections. Do not let
others to use your voice for their aims. If you are against everyone, say
so».
The main reason for Rouzan Khachatryan to put forward her candidacy in the
elections is that «The Yerevan Center has lost its face».
The politicians supporting Rouzan Khachatryan mentioned that in the
atmosphere of oppression and loss of faith the elections of the local
governing bodies can improve the situation. «We are convinced that the
Kentron community will mark the beginning of democracy», they claimed.

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| 20:19:54 | 22-09-2005 | Official |
CILICIA RETURNING
Today Secretary of the Security Council at the RA President, Defense
Minister Serge Sargsyan received the crew of Cilicia vessel.
During the meeting the parties discussed a number of issues referring to the
returning of the vessel to Armenia.

ARMINFO News Agency
September 20, 2005
ARMENIAN PRESIDENT READY TO COOPERATE WITH PROJECT ARMENIA 2020
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 20. ARMINFO. Armenian President Robert Kocharyan
expressed readiness to cooperate with the project Armenia 2020 for
stable development of the country.
In his address to the conference participants “The Growth of
Production and Competitiveness of Armenia” organized under the
project, President Kocharyan said that “such initiatives are useful
for our country.” The president appreciated the efforts by the
organizers, the heads and the participants of the project. He call
the stable development of Armenia the country’s goal. The president
wished the conference-participants success.

Assa-Irada, Azerbaijan
Sept 20 2005
President chairs meeting on army-building

Baku, September 16, AssA-Irada
A meeting on the development of Azerbaijan’s army-building chaired by
the
President, commander-in-chief Ilham Aliyev was held at the Ministry
of Defense on Friday.
During the discussions on future objectives, Aliyev said army
building is successfully developing in the country, its military
potential is strengthening and the process will continue to proceed
rapidly in the future.
The President said that Azerbaijan’s military spending will reach the
level of Armenia’s state budget soon, which alarms a number of
forces.
`Armenians are concerned over our increasing military budget, which
is groundless. We are aware how much military aid Russia provided to
Armenia. But we do not interfere with this, as this is their internal
affair’, Aliyev said.*

DeFacto Agency, Armenia
Sept 20 2005
VARDAN OSKANYAN: NAGORNO KARABAKH PEOPLE HAVE PROVED THEY CAN PROTECT
THEIR INDEPENDENCE
`Self – determination is a man’s right. Nagorno Karabakh people have
struggled and protected their right to self – determination. To
achieve the aim Nagorno Karabakh people resisted political and
military aggression of the government (of Azerbaijan – ed.) that did
not perceive the choice and tried to oppress it using violence’, RA
Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan said speaking at the 60th session of
the UN General Assembly.
According to the Minister, the struggle for the rights was not
Nagorno Karabakh people’s choice. `Their rights were neither abstract
nor excessive. Nagorno Karabakh people strive for what a lot of us
have, – the right to peaceful life on their own land free from
violence. Since then Nagorno Karabakh people have displayed their
ability to govern, develop democratic institutes and protect their
independence’, stressed RA Foreign Minister.
Vardan Oskanyan emphasized under conditions of regional conflicts
belligerent statements (of Azerbaijan – ed.) were unreal and
expressed obvious lack of perception of the notions of democracy,
human rights and legal society.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress