Author: Kajoyan Gevork

TCA Arshag Dickranian Armenian School
1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Tel: 323-461-4377
Fax: 323-323-461-4247
Contact: [email protected]

TCA Arshag Dickranian School Junior Students Visit

New York, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia

Los Angeles, May 13, 2013 – On April 23rd, eighth and ninth grade
students went on a 5 day educational trip to visit historical sites around
the United States escorted by their English teacher Mr. Pascal Nittis and
eight parents. The trip was organized by school parent Ms. Shoushan Vanoyan
from Econo Travel.

The students made their first stop in New York where they spent 2 days
visiting the famous Time Square, Empire State Building, the Statue of
Liberty, the Financial District and 5th Avenue. On the following day, April
24, the students visited St. Vartan Armenian Church where they attended a
full service dedicated to the commemoration of the victims of the Armenian
Genocide. Following service, students visited Ground Zero where they also
paid their respects to the victims of 9/11.

On April 25, students boarded a tour bus and headed to Philadelphia, where
they spent the hours of the morning visiting the Liberty Bell, Independence
Hall and Benjamin Franklin’s grave. They then stopped by a restaurant and
enjoyed a hearty meal of Philly steak sandwich. The students then boarded
their buses again to continue their trip to Washington D.C. where they
spent three days site-seeing historical parts of the city, such as Capitol
Hill, the White House, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the
Korean War Memorial, the WWII Memorial, the Air and Space Museum and the
Natural History Museum which are both a part of the Smithsonian
museums. Moreover,
the students visited the site preserved for “The Armenian Genocide Museum
of America”. The students also got the opportunity to visit Georgetown
which allowed them to acquaint themselves with the possibility of attending
Georgetown University some day.

Upon their return to Los Angeles on Sunday, April 28, the students found
their 5 day long excursion very enjoyable and informative, whereas parents
expressed their high level of satisfaction of the program and the way it
was organized.

Located at 1200 North Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, the TCA Arshag
Dickranian Armenian School is a federally tax exempt, Pre-K to 12th grade
private educational institution. You can visit the school website at
for more information.

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TCA
Arshag Dickranian
Armenian School

1200 N.
Cahuenga Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA
90038

Tel: 323-461-4377

Fax: 323-323-461-4247

Contact: for more
information.

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Armenian-Belgian singer: I want to set good example for future
generations – PHOTOS

MAY 13, 22:14

By Marina Adulyan

Belgian-Armenian R&B singer Keyoh (Karine Ohanian) is becoming more
popular. NEWS.am STYLE reached Karine to learn more about her plans,
since her new single K.O. LOVE will premier on iTunes on May 21.

Karine, tell about your new single.

I look forward to its release because I do not know how t he audience
will accept my debut. Why? Because this single will make them form a
coherent picture of me. I wrote the lyrics and music based on my
personal experience. That is, I went through all of this. Of course,
my producer Guy Waku also played a role. He turned the song into an
ideal one.

What about the video? Who was the director?

The video is entirely a figment of my imagination. I would like, of
course, to share the details, but it will be something like when you
want to watch a movie and you are told the plot from the beginning to
the end.

Let me just note that the plot is somewhat feministic and ironic.
Since K.O. means a Knock Out (KO), the main character is a boxer. The
video was filmed by famous Belgian director Alain Jongen.

What about style of your previous songs, only R’n’B?

My songs’ target are young people who like POP/R&B/ Dance. Perhaps, it
may be called a fusion of these styles.

In one of the interviews with NEWS.am you said that you plan to write
a song containing a phrase or sentence in Armenian. Did you manage to
bring the idea to life?

Not yet, although I have been thinking up the idea for a long time. I
am sure it will become a reality. But I’ll tell you a secret, in my
new song it is already possible to find the germ of an idea, you can
just feel it.

Do you plan to give a concert in Yerevan?

Not yet, as all my contracts have been signed with countries in
central Europe. However, the negotiations with Armenia are underway.

As far as I know, you planned to create your own clothing line. How
are things going with that?

Since the beginning of this year, My Dressing by Ohanian has been
already available. The designer and creator is my sister Anna Ohanian.
I am just the face of the company and I am doing the marketing.

You speak several languages. Which is closer to you?

If it is a language that is spiritually close to me, it is Armenian.
But, unfortunately, I speak Flemish and English better.

When you reach the top, what country would you like to live in?

I have not thought about it yet.

The most vivid dream…

Sing on the world’s most famous stages and set a good example for
future generations.

NEWS.am STYLE

Human Rights Defender office reps visit protesting freedom-fighters

19:15 – 13.05.13

Yeranuhi Tumanyants, Defender of Military Servicemen’s Rights at the
Armenian Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman) office, and Andrey
Aghamalyan, Head of the rapid response group, visited on Monday
Colonel Volodya Avetisyan, a freedom-fighter who is staging a sit-down
protest in Freedom Square, as well as about 20 freedom-fighters that
joined him.

The freedom-fighters informed the human rights defenders of their
numerous problems – from housing to free medicines.

The experts advised the freedom-fighters to submit official
applications to the RA Ombudsman Office staff for a detailed study of
their situation. The freedom-fighters intend to submit individual
applications after submitting a joint application to Armenia’s
government.

Armenian News – Tert.am

Belarus stands ready to secure most favorable investment conditions
for Armenian partners – President Lukashenko

May 13, 2013 | 15:44

YEREVAN. – Armenia is Belarus’ important and very close partner in the
South Caucasus.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko noted the aforesaid during
Monday’s news conference in Armenian capital city Yerevan.

`The development of cooperation with Armenia meets our priorities,’
Lukashenko added.

As per the Belarus leader, during Monday’s talks the two parties
discussed bilateral relations, and reached an agreement on
invigorating the proposals toward mutual assistance.

`Both Belarus and Armenia are interested in the deepening of
relations. We do not have closed topics for cooperation,’ Lukashenko
stressed.

In his view, the main priority of today is the development of economic
ties and expanding of bilateral trade between Armenia and Belarus.

`I am confident that today’s meeting and talks will result in doubling
the circulation of goods in at least two to three years,’ the
Belarusian president noted.

In his view, it is indispensable to seek new forms of active interaction.

`Belarus stands ready to secure to the Armenian partners the most
favorable conditions for investing capital. We hope to collaborate
with the businessman of Armenia and the [Armenian] diaspora, alike,’
Lukashenko stressed.

According to the Belarus leader, the humanitarian component of the
bilateral ties is actively developing.

`We are satisfied with the arrangements that are made. The meetings
showed the interest in, and the presence of perspectives for,
developing cooperation. There is a solid foundation to deepen
discourse,’ Alexander Lukashenko stated.

Photo by Arsen Sargsyan/NEWS.am

News from Armenia – NEWS.am

Belarus interested in Armenia’s experience on atomic energy – Lukashenko

May 13, 2013 | 15:04

YEREVAN. – President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said his country
is interested in Armenia’s experience on atomic energy

During his visit to Armenia, Lukashenko said Belarus is building the
first nuclear power plant. He stressed that the sides show interest in
exchange of information and safe exploitation of the NPP as well as
new approaches to the building of energy units.

`You have accumulated considerable experience of exploiting such
energy blocs. We expect that Armenia will be able to send at least a
dozen experts to Belarus for them to help us in the early stages of
operation of NPP which is under construction now,’ he said.

During the visit, several documents were signed, including an
agreement on exchange of information and cooperation in nuclear safety
and radiation protection.

YEREVAN. – President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said his country
is interested in Armenia’s experience on atomic energy

During his visit to Armenia, Lukashenko said Belarus is building the
first nuclear power plant. He stressed that the sides show interest in
exchange of information and safe exploitation of the NPP as well as
new approaches to the building of energy units.

`You have accumulated considerable experience of exploiting such
energy blocs.We expect that Armenia will be able to send at least a
dozen experts to Belarus for them to helpusin the early stagesof
operationof nuclearpower plant which is under construction now,’ he
said.

During the visit,several documents were signed, including an
agreementon exchange of information oncooperationin nuclear safetyand
radiation protection.

News from Armenia – NEWS.am

PRESS RELEASE
RAFFI HOVANNISIAN HEADQUARTERS
31 Moscovian Street
Yerevan, Armenia
Tel.: (+374 – 10) 53.69.13
Fax: (+374 – 10) 53.26.97
Email: [email protected]
Website:

12 May 2013

For the Family and Friends of
Allen and Sose
Hayastan and the World

Vshtakits barekamner,

He was, for our father, the finest of students and a true intellectual.

He was, for our son, a compatriot and friend and fellow soldier.

He was, for us the humble guides of his generation, a reminder of why
we ourselves had moved to Armenia once upon a time.

He came, as we had come, for love and for struggle.

Allen Yekikian and Sose Thomassian were married in Armenia, and
together they believed that they were going to make it in the
Homeland. They believed, to the very end, that Armenia was going to
make it.

As we ask God, in our hallowed tradition, to illuminate their united
soul, we bear our heartfelt share in this terrible loss for the
Nation. We shall continue, in Allen’s and Sose’s name, to love and to
struggle for making Armenia the one and only of their dreams.

We are so obliged.

Miasin misht,

Raffi and Armenouhi K. Hovannisian

Building of NPP in Turkey will make France silent on Armenian Genocide
– Turkish Minister

May 13, 2013 | 13:32

The countries investing in construction of nuclear power plants in
Turkey will avoid making statements on the Armenian Genocide, Turkish
Minister said.

Taner Yildiz, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, spoke about
French and Japanese investors who are engaged in the construction of
NPP in Turkey. In an interview with Sabah newspaper he said this would
make them be careful in topics related to the Armenian Genocide.

`After making investments, these states will be more cautious in their
statements,’ he added.

News from Armenia – NEWS.am

NKR official: 1994 ceasefire agreement important for region

May 13, 2013 – 13:01 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – What happened on May 12, 1994 was a significant
event for the South Caucasus region, head of the Central Information
Department of the Artsakh Republic President’s Office said.

`It was a significant event for Azerbaijan too, as it would simply
cease to exist if not the good will of Artsakh and Armenian people’s
non-aggressive worldview,’ David Babayan told PanARMENIAN.Net
commenting on the anniversary of the ceasefire, signed in 1994.

`Thus, the policy the Armenian states pursued must be valued by the
international community. Azerbaijan is the only country that shows
disregard for the mediator countries’ efforts aimed at the peaceful
settlement of conflict. However, this in no way affects our vision on
the inadmissibility of hostilities, regardless of the statements made
by some politicians. We, Armenians, are against the reoccurrence of
such a situation after going through war and hardships,’ he said.

`However, this doesn’t mean we are unable to defend our freedom and
independence in case of necessity. In the face of a new war, the
possibility of interim truce agreements will, unfortunately, be ruled
out. Baku must understand this,’ Mr. Babayan said.

Armenia Invited to JAPAN PRIZE 2013

13:18, May 13, 2013

The RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Armenia has been
invited to participate in JAPAN PRIZE (International Contest for
Educational Media) 2013.

The JAPAN PRIZE was established in 1965 by NHK as an International
Educational Program Contest with the aims of improving the quality of
educational programs around the world and contributing to the
development and fostering of international understanding and
cooperation.

Keeping these original aims, the JAPAN PRIZE reformed in 2008 to
target not only TV programs but also other linear contents (videos,
movies, etc.) and non-linear contents (websites, educational games,
and other interactive material with audiovisual content). This was
intended to cope with the circumstances facing educational media at
the time, including the diffusion of information-communication
technologies, the initiation of digital broadcasting and the spread of
the Internet in the field of education worldwide.

Casino – Music, Songs and Wine!

Casino, casino, casino

It’s music, songs and wine,

Its tears for wasted years,

And a happy ticket to fortune.

Lines are from a famous Russian song

It has been announced that the president of Belarus Alexander
Lukashenko will arrive in Armenia for an official visit. Earlier the
press had reported that Lukashenko will arrive to attend the ceremony
of opening of his friend and partner Gagik Tsarukyan’s church and
entertainment center.

During the electoral campaign Gagik Tsarukyan imported tractors from
Belarus and gave to villages to buy farmers’ votes. The press reported
that the PAP did not pay for tractors fully, and there were some
problems. Even the person in charge of the tractors stated that some
of them were out of order that is why they did not pay. Now this issue
will probably be settled with Lukashenko.

Interestingly, the visit of Lukashenko was defined as `official’.
Well, it would be inconvenient and meaningless if the visit were for
the dedication of a church and a center of entertainment. Especially,
that Belarus is not an apostolic country. Although in such countries
as Armenia and Belarus there is no need for such `appropriateness’.

As to Sargsyan on whose invitation Lukashenko will arrive officially,
it is his gift to Gagik Tsarukyan. The visit becomes official and
serious, thereby adding seriousness to Gagik Tsarukyan’s ceremony. It
means that Serzh Sargsyan and Gagik Tsarukyan have reached an
agreement. Catholicos Garegin II will `bless’ this agreement who will
conduct the ceremony of consecration of the newly-built church.

Will Serzh Sargsyan reproach Lukashenko for supplying large amounts of
weapon to Azerbaijan? Hardly so because it is not worthwhile upsetting
anyone on this happy event. In addition, Gagik Tsarukyan has built a
luxury center of entertainment similar to those abroad where one can
yield to entertainment. Internal issues have been resolved and a
`favorable period’ awaits us.

Haik Aramyan
12:22 13/05/2013
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