Author: Boshkezenian Garik

WATER PIPE ACCIDENT

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10 April, 2008

3 days ago Gyumri’s Peace Square was alarmed. Local residents warned
Shirak Water-Pipe System they had been deprived of water supply since
April 7. The service is now in to find out the cause. There is no
sign of an outer accident. Water pipes run through the cellars which
causes great difficulties in operations.

Executive secretary of the Water Pipe System declares the residents
delay the operations by refusing to open the cellars. The employees are
unable to find out the cause in such conditions. No accident has been
detected yet. Lyudvig Elbakian, Water-Supply service manager notifies
operations will continue. The situation might be an effect of a block.

By the way, dwellings in Gyumri’s Peace Square were built long ago and
the water supply system is decayed like that of all other streets. So
digging might cause even further difficulties.

WITH HOPE OF PROSPEROUS COUNTRY

Panorama.am
15:06 09/04/2008

The Supreme Patriarch of all Armenians Garegin II greeted the
guests at the oath giving ceremony of the president of Armenia
Serzh Sargsyan. After blessing the guests, the patriarch said:
"Today our peoepl build the new life of the country with the hope
to see the prosperous and developed country, with developed science,
bright belief."

According to the patriarch, Serzh Sargsyan and all Armenians brought
the freedom and independence to the country with the liberation of
Artsakh. "Our country passed a long way to reach improvement, power,
and reforms."

ARMENIAN AIDE DETAILS NEW PRESIDENT’S INAUGURATION CEREMONY

Mediamax
April 8 2008
Armenia

Yerevan, 8 April: Representatives of 58 countries and 12 international
organizations will participate in the [9 April] inauguration ceremony
of the Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Spokesman of the Acting
President [Robert Kocharyan] Viktor Soghomonyan told Mediamax today.

Viktor Soghomonyan informed that, in particular, the following
officials will arrive in Yerevan: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State
Matthew Bryza, Prime Minister of Georgia Vladimir [Lado] Gurgenidze,
Chairman of State Duma of RF [Russian Federation] Boris Gryzlov,
Head of Mejlis [parliament] of Turkmenistan Akja Nurberdiyewa,
Chairman of Czech Senate Premysl Sobotka, Energy Minister of Iran
Parviz Fattah, Secretary General of CSTO Nikolay Bordyuzha, Deputy
Chairman of Kazakhstan Senate Mukhambet Kopeyev, NATO Assistant
Secretary General Jean-Francois Bureau, Special Representative of the
European Union in the South Caucasus Peter Semneby, Special Envoy of
the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Heikki Talvitie.

According to the President’s Spokesman, the list of the guests from 58
countries and 12 international organizations is composed as of 16:00
[1100 gmt] of April 8.

The inauguration ceremony of the newly-elected Armenian President
will start at 14:00 [0900 gmt] on April 9 at the special session of
the National Assembly, which will proceed in the National Academic
Theatre of Opera and Ballet. The ceremony will last 45 minutes,
and will be followed by a solemn reception.

ARMENIAN CHOIRS TO JOIN INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONS OF CHORAL MUSIC SOON

Noyan Tapan
April 7, 2008

YEREVAN, APRIL 7, NOYAN TAPAN. The Singing Armenia 3rd republican
contest of youth and children’s choirs will be beld in Armenia on the
initiative of the RA Ministry of Culture, the Musical Association of
Armenia, and Little Singers of Armenia association, for the purpose
of promoting, developing, and spreading youth and children’s choir
music and in general choral art in Armenia.

As David Ghazarian, the Chairman of the Musical Association of Armenia,
said at the April 7 press conference, 113 children’s and youth
choirs of Armenia’s, Artsakh’s, and Javakhk’s comprehensive, music,
and art schools will take part in this contest organized for already
the 3rd time. The first, regional stage of the Singing Armenia youth
and children’s two-stage contest will be held on April 11-25 and the
republican stage on May 3-4.

According to David Ghazarian, choral art is at a very low level
in comprehensive schools. "I wish besides singing teachers,
choir-master-teachers also worked in schools, and were paid like
teachers," the Musical Association Chairman emphasized.

Jean-Claude Wilkens, the Secretary General of the International
Federation for Choral Music, and Sonya Grayner, the Secretary General
of the European Federation, who are in Yerevan in these days and were
present at the press conference, said that scientific-medical studies
made it clear that singing children have a higher immune system,
"they do well also in other school subjects, are more sociable,
and have positive energy."

The foreign guests said that in countries having the most
developed economy choral art is not developed. To convince cultural
responsibles in something is rather difficult in such countries:
"in such countries rich benefactors just create their personal
cultural funds and support art development." They affirmed that in
countries having a less developed economy there is much interest in
choral art. According to studies, the greatest number of choirs in
the world exists in Scandinavian countries, including Sweden, Finland,
as well as Baltic states.

David Ghazarian said that Armenian choirs are likely to join
authoritative international music structures soon, and negotiations
over it are underway at present.

OSCE MINSK GROUP CO-CHAIRS EXPECT COMPROMISE ON KARABAKH

Interfax News Agency
April 3 2008
Russia

The OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen released a statement on Thursday
following meetings with the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia on
the sidelines of the NATO summit in Bucharest.

"The two leaders and the Co-Chairs exchanged views on ways to reduce
differences between the sides and forge consensus on the Basic
Principles for the Peaceful Settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh (NK)

Conflict," said the statement posted on the OSCE’s website.

"The Co-Chairs reiterated their support for the territorial integrity
of Azerbaijan and reaffirmed their longstanding view that a peaceful
resolution of the conflict will require a negotiated political
compromise on the final status of NK, pending the future approval of
its population," the statement said.

"The two leaders and the Co-Chairs agreed to continue the negotiations
on the existing basis, further clarify the current proposal on the
table, and pursue additional steps to advance the peace process,
" the document said.

"For this purpose the mediators underscored the utility of meetings
at the highest levels between the sides, " it said.

ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF ARMENIAN COMMUNITY OF MAR DEL PLATA CITY ENDORSED

Noyan Tapan
April 4, 2008

MAR DEL PLATA, APRIL 4, ARMENIANS TODAY – NOYAN TAPAN. An Armenian
community with a small population lives in the coastal city Mar Del
Plata in Argentine. The Armenian community has its club and school. As
the Armenian electronic websites report, the administration has
introduced its annual program at the annual meeting of the Armenian
Union and it has been approved by the participants of the meeting. The
administration has been re-elected with the same board.

PRESS RELEASE
Office of Assemblymember Paul Krekorian
Adrin Nazarian
Chief of Staff
620 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 403
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 240-6330
(818) 240-4632 fax
[email protected]

April 4, 2008

Assemblymember Krekorian Hosts Four Women’s Self-Defense Workshops

Glendale — Calling them both "proactive and educational opportunities
for women," Assemblymember Paul Krekorian (D-Burbank) announced that he
will host four self-defense and safety-briefing workshops in his
district that are designed to help constituents protect themselves and
learn about legislation dealing with women’s issues.

"Personal safety and resulting self-confidence are fundamental rights
for all women," Assemblymember Krekorian said. "No woman, whether at
home, in their car, or out on everyday errands should have to fear for
their safety. These workshops will help them protect themselves and
help other women gain the self-confidence they deserve."

The workshops are set for:

In Glendale on Thursday, April 10, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, at the Glendale
Police Dept. Community Room, 131 N. Isabel Ave

In Los Feliz on Thursday, May 8, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, at the Los Feliz Public
library, 1874 Hillhurst Ave

In North Hollywood on Thursday, May 22, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, at the East
Valley YMCA, 5142 Tujunga Ave

In Burbank on Thursday, May 29, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, at the Burbank YMCA, 321
E. Magnolia Blvd

Workshop instructors will be provided by SHIELD Women’s Self Defense.
"In addition to this excellent professional training, I will detail some
of the pertinent bills on women’s issues and public safety that are now
being considered in Sacramento," Assemblymember Krekorian said.

"I very much hope that as many women as possible will take advantage of
these timely and important workshops," Assemblymember Krekorian said.
For further information, please call Assemblymember Krekorian’s District
Service Office at 818/240-6330.

Assemblymember Paul Krekorian (D-Burbank) represents the cities of
Burbank, Glendale and the Los Angeles communities of Atwater Village,
Los Feliz, North Hollywood, Silver Lake, Toluca Lake, Valley Glen,
Valley Village and Van Nuys.

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ARTICLE ON SUPPORT TO AZERBAIJAN’S TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY TO BE ANNEXED TO FINAL STATEMENT OF NATO BUCHAREST SUMMIT

Azeri Press Agency
April 3 2008
Azerbaijan

Bucharest. Fakhri Karimli-APA. "NATO member countries supported
Macedonia’s NATO membership in the last moment", APA correspondent
reported from the summit that Romanian President Traian Basescu had
stated these opinions at the meeting of NATO Council.

He stated that Macedonia had been invited to the NATO and there
was no need to hold additional summit for this. The President added
that Ukraine and Georgia were at the level of intensified dialogue
and stated that they had not implemented MAP criterions. Moreover,
if Serbia appeals, it will conduct negotiations with this country
on membership.

"NATO leaders passed a proper decision discussing strategic
importance of Black Sea region. NATO Council also discusses energy
security. Taking into account the Kosovo precedent, NATO decided that
article on support of territorial integrity of Moldova, Georgia,
Armenia and Azerbaijan would be annexed to the final document of
the Summit.

FIRST GAMES OF QUARTER FINAL OF ARMENIAN FOOTBALL CUP TOURNAMENT TAKE PLACE

Noyan Tapan
April 3

YEREVAN, APRIL 3, NOYAN TAPAN. The first games of the quarter final
of the Armenian Football Cup Tournament took place on April 2. The
following scores have been recorded: Pyunik – Gnadzasar 0:0, Ararat –
Ulis 0:1, Mika – Cilicia 1:0 and Shirak – Banants 0:1.

The second legs are scheduled for April 10.

ARMENIAN AMERICANS FOR SEN. BARACK OBAMA IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

armradio.am
01.04.2008 12:17

Armenians for Obama have been gearing up throughout the State of
Pennsylvania in preparation for the April 22nd presidential primaries.

Philadelphia grassroots activists have been working several hundred
hours, registering voters, manning phones to call Pennsylvanians,
and posting flyers and buttons to spread Senator Obama’s message of
Hope. Armenian Americans and volunteers from all walks of life have
kept the Philadelphia regional headquarters in downtown buzzing,
reported the Armenian National Committee of Pennsylvania (ANC of PA).

"We are working to organize our activists in pursuit of helping
presidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama, commented Ara Chalian,
ANC of PA Chairman.

"His strong record in office, best reflects the views and values of
Armenian American voters."

This past January, the ANCA endorsed Senator Obama, and since then
activists around the nation have been active with his campaign. The
campaign for the Democratic nomination for President has reached a
critical point.

Pennsylvania has been declared the key state for the Democratic Party
candidates, and is one of the deciding factors in the Democratic
nomination for president

Enthusiastic and supportive Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) activists
will be heading to the Philadelphia Obama Headquarters on April 9th,
2008, in addition to regular daily support from an array of community
members. AYF activists will phone bank in and out of the headquarters
and canvass Philadelphia as well as their respective communities. ANC
and AYF activist, Mikael Garabedian, has already spent over 60 hours
volunteering. "It is a powerful experience working for Senator Obama’s
campaign that stands for human rights and equality. The ANC of PA
and AYF will continue to aid the campaign in any way they can now
and beyond the critical Pennsylvania primary," commented Garabedian.

The community has been called to action by the ANC-PA and the
AYF leaders to participate and play a leading role in aiding this
campaign to a victory in the Keystone State on April 22nd. Almost
120,000 voters registered as new democrats within the past month
alone and the drive has lead to over four million Pennsylvanians
being registered as democrats in this major battleground state.