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,  26-   , .  .     60-  150     -  :          -          -  ,          - ,     -                       ,                 ,                           :      , ,         

ñÙ¿êñ·ë»ÏáÕçáõ¿ößÇ»Ç     »õ´ÉáÛ»ÇÑÇåáõÙÁ     -        ,    -   ,   -   . «  -      -  ,   -              -         -       -      ,  24-,  -       -  ,   -     ,       -    ,              -          - ,   -    ,     -            -  ,         -    -        - :     -      -    ,  -     :  -  27-              -   –   -       -    :     -    ,  -    ,  -         - ñå»ïÏ»ñÁåïñëï    -  ,  - »·áñÍÏó»ÉáõáÉáñÇÑ»ï,         »ñé»ɪøáãñ»Ç      ,      - 2016    -        -      -    , ,      ,                  -  ,  -   ,  :    -      -     ,       ,   -     - ,    -    ,      -         -       ,                  -     ,      ,         -      -     -     -    ,    ,  ,  ,    -    , ,               -             100     -  ,   - 94-  -      -     -   ,     ,          100-          24  2024-     ,   -   ,  ,    340            - ,      «     -  ,  -     -     40  ,   , -    ...   - - »          »     - .  3 Nor Or, August 30, 2018, No. 33_N.O. Blank 8/29/18 5:39 PM Page 2

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àâ-ÂôºÚØîôܺÀ ÇÙáõÍ 1922-Ç (üñ»û) Established 1922 (in Fresno) êºôÎÚÎà´ºÜ äîúÜº èØÎì îÎÜ      -  :    ÎàôêÎòàôºÜ   « »         - ØÆòºÈ Üܶܺàô                - ºôØîºÜ æÜÆ ,     .  :      -    «   -        - An ADLP Publication   »,     -   ,             : ÊØ´¶Æ   :    ñã ê»÷»Ã»    . «-   -                ¶ÈÊôà ÊîÎÆòܺ    »:   -      , ¸áÏï© ØÇë ¶áÛ»  :     - ÊãÇÏ ÖáÛ»         :    ÚÏáµ ØñïÇñáë»    ,   ,      êñ·Çë Ú© ØÇë»   ,       -       :   :  ,    ØÎÜ ´ÄÆÜ   ,  ,         õ»ïÇë ´ÛñÙ»         -      - :        -   : ìâÎÜ äîêÊÜîàôܺ       ¶¿áñ· ¶ñÇ·áñ»      - -     ê»ñ·û øÇÏ»   (     Îñû øÇõ÷»É» ): -         ,  ,        ØÎ¶âÚÆÜ Æ¶àÌàôØ     ,  -    :  ØïÉ¿ Âå·»       - ,       ,     ,     ,    - »éÓÛ (626) 296-2921 ,    ,  ,       »éïÇå (626) 296-2922     :  - : ,       ,     -       - e-mail:           ,   - ÊÙµ·Çñ` [email protected] ,         -        -       - ·É»ñ¿ ´ÅÇ` [email protected]   …:   :       ,          øñïáõÕñáõÃÇõ` info@noror©org ,      - 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ÆÆÎÎÜÜÊÊÀÀ .  1-   êÂÆüÀÜøàÂÎÆÜ    -      -    -       -  .    -           -                 -     «     -   ,        -      -    ,   -       ,      -       -     , ,   -     -         ,   -   ,      -   ,     1915 - :                  «  » (The       ,   ,  Great Depression, 1929-39) 2008-              ,  :  ,   -  ,    -      -     -            ,  -      -       -     - ,    « »   -   –  ,    -    -      -      - ,    -  ,  -  ,   - ,   ,      8-  :  - ,           -      -    -   -    -      -   ,    .       ,           .   -  ,         .      -  , .       ,    -    -  19-             -          ,    -       -   (free  ,  40  (globalization)      trade)   ,  -    -   ,   -          ,    : () ,     ,   -   ,   -       -  ,     -  ,    -    -  , .         (political bet - ,  ,      , . rayal)    -    -       -   ,            -     -    -       -  ,        -       ,   ,   ,  ,      -         -        -      -      -     -        .   -    ,        ,    -        »,–  ,        -   ,         ,         ,                ,     ,    ,   -       (integration)     -              ,    ,  ,  -       ,         .   -   ,   -     2004-            ,     -  ,      (peer)      -       -      ,    ,           -       ,  -   ( – elites)      -      ,   -                           ,  -      -    - ,            -   ,  -    ,     -         , .         -     -     -    -      (corrup-   , ,      (are devoured)    - tion) ,   -        , -  ,     -   - ,           -           -        ,   (parity),  -      -       -      -     -  ,      -     ,     elite-                    -      -  ,    -     -  ,    -  12-  ,  -       ,   -                -      -    -         ,  , .    -    -        -       -    -     - ,     - .  .      ,    -    ,  - “Foreign Affairs”         - - 2018 Nor Or, August 30, 2018, No. 33_N.O. 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åñáõÙ»ñ»õí»ñåñáõÙ»ñ  ,    - ,  ...       ,      ÖåñѪÛëï          ,  «» ()   ,     ÚÎà´ØîÆàêºÜ     : 

         :  : ,   ,  «» ,    ,   :    : , ,   :     :  -      -    ,                  ...     -     ,     100 ,   -     :      -            :   ,   -  :                 -     ,     :   ,   ,        :    ,             ,    ,     «»:       :  , -,     :  - *** ,   ,    :   , -            , ,   :      ,      :   ,      21-  19- :    ,    -              :          ,    :       1800-     ,     -    ,   -  :  ,   -       ,   ,        ,   ,     -  .    « -        ,   :    »   ,     ,   ...        -    ,   ,       -   ,         :    ,    «» () :     :  ,                        ,     :      , :         -   ,  . 3

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     -     ,  2012-  -       -      ,      -  (),  1965    -      -      -           1998   - ,      ,       , 1998-   -     -    14      - 2007-   -    -  1991-,    -    -     ,  conserva-       «  -   ,  tive.am    -     , –  2012 ***  ,   , – .   2008-  1-  ,  . 17-          -     -         »   -      ,         -       -   - « »   -     -    -      ,  ,      -          -      -     -    -      -      ,    ,    .          ,        ,  ,         ,    ,             .   -       -   ,    ,     ,    -     .         -  .     .    ,    ,        «  ,  ,   - ,     ,         - »     -     ,      ,    - 21-       ,  -                ,     -           ,        -      -        ,  -                    -      -   ,          ,    ,   -        - ,     ,    ,    ,    (, )             ,    -          ,  - -    5- ,       ()        ...       -      , , ,   , ,    -  .  ,     -,         -     ,     ,  ,     -  300  , 30       ,  ,      ,   -        -        ,             -           , ,        -          ,    ,    ,    -            ,     -      -  70-            ,    -                  -   ,     .  ,   -       - -  ,           -              , ,  ,             -       2008 ,    -        -     -      -      -      -     ,      ,   ,   ,   ,                 , ,           . ,    ,  -          - , .   -            -        -   ,  ,      ,  -    ,    ,   -       ,       , ,     ,    ,             ...   ,       ,    , 1999   27- ,               ,   -            -  -  27-       -           ,                         18  2018 ,           - ,  Nor Or, August 30, 2018, No. 33_N.O. 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  «1917 ,  9-, 400    - ,                  -               ,   - ,     »         -      -     -     1939-,   - ,    -           ,           -           - ,                 ,      -       1939            -         - ,    -    - ,      -        -      -     -    -          -    -         ,  1917 ,  - ,          -       -           -         -      -  ,        -               ,  -   -     -                   -      .           « -      ,       1910           -  ,  -   ,  -    ,       -      -   »      ,       -   -        - «   -     -            »  -      ,        .       ,   15             -     ,              -   -       .         -          -         ,       ..  -   ,      -    11   . ,   -     -    ,     1200-  -      -     -      -       -      - ,    -     1917  3-   ,    -              -      .    -       -    ,       - ,     -        -  ,  -    -      -      - ,     - ,     -     ,          - ,       -         - ,     -      -   1930          1917              -  «»   -      -     -    8-9-      -     - ,         ,        -     -          -               -     - ,      -     «  -     ,     -           -                -         » ,  9-,    -          , «400       -     « 1917»     - ,         -     -      -     -      -       »  ,    -     -      -         ,  .    -        -     -       ,     ,    24-     -      -        -     -          - .  15 NOR OR ENG. 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A PUBLICATION OF ARMENIAN DEMOCRATIC LIBERAL PARTY, WESTERN DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES Armenia delegation to Armenia 2nd President’s assets attend UN General to be made public

Assembly session YEREVAN. – First tragic events that tran- official opening Zvartnots International spired in capital city Yere- Airport of capital city van on March 1 and 2, Yerevan, and then Viva- 2008—and under Article Cell-MTS and Nairi Med- 300.1 Paragraph 1 of the ical Center have stated Criminal Code; that is, that Armenia’s second breaching Armenia’s con- President Robert stitutional order, in con- Kocharyan has no shares spiracy with others. Dan Bilzerian in them, according to On July 27, Kocharyan Hraparak (Square) newspaper. was remanded in custody for two Paul Bilzerian: If there “According to our information, these months by a court decision. But on Au- statements have angered the incumbent gust 13, the Court of Appeal granted is a war, my sons and I authorities, and they are thinking about Robert Kocharyan’s legal defenders’ ap- are ready to come and counteractions. peal to commute the first-instance court’s “They will soon publicize—probably decision on remanding their client in cus- fulfill our duty through any channel—the list of all of R. tody, and Kocharyan was released from Kocharyan’s assets, which [the list] will courtroom on the grounds that he has Dan Bilzerian was in Artsakh with his be difficult to refute. presidential immunity. family and friends. They left for “Furthermore, works are being car- On March 1 and 2, 2008, the then au- Stepanakert by helicopter and visited the Yerevan. – In September, a high-level ried out toward his circles. In particular, thorities used force against the opposi- military training camp. American-Armen- delegation from Armenia will participate criminal cases may be filed against those tion members who were rallying in ian millionaire is in Artsakh for the first in the official opening of the UN General who stand with him today. downtown Yerevan, and against the re- time. "Communication with people was Assembly session. “By the way, R. Kocharyan has given sults of the recent presidential election. very good, everything is great," said Dan Anna Naghdalyan, Acting Press Sec- an interview to Russian NTV channel, Eight demonstrators as well as two ser- Bilzerian said in an interview with state- retary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and it will go on air tonight,” wrote Hra- vicemen of the internal troops were owned Artsakh state television. (MFA) of Armenia, informed the afore- Bilzerian is in Artsakh with his father parak. killed in the clashes. But no one had been said at Tuesday’s MFA press briefing. and brother. His father has been granted Second President of Armenia Robert brought to account for these deaths, to In her words, several meetings also Armenian citizenship several years ago, Kocharyan has been charged within the this day. are scheduled during the visit, and now, and his sons registered with the Armed framework of the criminal case into the  preparations for these talks are in Forces of Armenia after receiving an Ar- progress. menian passport. Paul Bilzerian said he is Earlier it was reported that Prime Turkey intends to also ready to defend the Armenian land. Minister Nikol Pashinyan will be on Police unveil video of hand at the opening ceremony of the UN assault on Arme- establish military base General Assembly session. During his trip, Pashinyan will also have a series of nia cassation court in northern Cyprus talks, including—possibly—with US President Donald Trump. ex-chief judge’s house The Turkish military intends to estab- Also in September, Foreign Minister lish a naval base in the unrecognized Turk- YEREVAN. – Armenian Police have Zohrab Mnatsakanyan is scheduled to ish Republic of Northern Cyprus to protect unveiled a video of Tuesday’s assault on visit Geneva, Switzerland. the interests of the countries in the Mediter- the house of Arman Mkrtumyan, former ranean Sea, Yeni Safak reported referring to US insists chief judge of the Court of Cassation, in the request of the Navy command to the Paul Bilzerian Dzoraghbyur village in Kotayk Province. Turkish Foreign Ministry. "I want a great deal of wars and Azer- As reported earlier, on Tuesday at Turkey is also considering the possibil- re-imposition of Iran baijan to understand that this is an Armen- 11pm, Gor Mkrtumyan—the son of ity of rebuilding the Gecitkale air base in ian land," Dan Bilzerian's father said, Arman Mkrtumyan—reported to the po- Northern Cyprus, which was previously sanctions is legal adding that if there is a war, they are ready used by the Turkish military aircraft. lice that three masked and armed men to come and fulfill thair duty. The United States on Tuesday de- had broken into his house in Dzoragh- As a result of the Bilzerian family’s visit fended its re-imposition of sanctions byur, on the same day at around 10pm. to Artsakh, we will have much more con- against Iran as a legal and justified na- But he and his father had shown resist- Armenia army officer scious and informed new “ambassador,” tional security measure that cannot be ance, rendered ineffective—with a regis- found dead in military who can speak—if necessary—about the challenged by Tehran at the United Na- tered gas pistol—one of the assailants, key issues of Artsakh. tions’ highest court, AP reported. who was holding an automatic weapon, unit Ruben Melikyan, the Human Rights U.S. State Department legal advisor and the other two had fled. YEREVAN. – The Investigative Com- Defender (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Jennifer Newstead urged judges at the Sixteen bullet shells, an automatic mittee of Armenia is investigating the Artsakh, told the aforesaid to Armenian International Court of Justice to reject an weapon, and a sports bag—in which death of Senior Lieutenant Karen Hov- News-NEWS.am. He noted this reflecting urgent request by Iran to order the sus- there were an adhesive tape and a crow- hannisyan of the Armenian armed forces. on American Armenian millionaire and pension of sanctions re-imposed by Pres- bar—were found at the yard of the On Wednesday at around 8:15am, “King of Poker” Dan Bilzerian’s visit to Art- sakh. ident Donald Trump in May. house. Hovhannisyan was found in a military “The important [thing] is that we real- Iran filed a case with the court in July Police who arrived at the scene found unit, and with a fatal gunshot wound, ize that we are dealing with a person who challenging the re-imposition. Tehran al- out that Gyumri resident H. Rizhenko the committee informed Armenian has a large circle of followers—not only in leges that the move breaches a 1955 bi- and two yet unidentified persons, who News-NEWS.am. show business, but also in politics,” Me- were armed with automatic weapons, lateral agreement known as the Treaty of The scene of the incident has been in- likyan noted, in particular. had broken into the house, on the same Amity that regulates and promotes eco- spected. Also, he recalled that the Bilzerian fam- nomic and consular ties between the two day at around 10pm. The investigative committee has filed ily has an Armenian identity, and it can as- countries, which have been sworn ene- A criminal case has been filed. An in- a criminal case, on charges of causing sist in achieving the formal recognition of mies for decades. vestigation is underway. suicide. An investigation is underway. the Republic of Artsakh. NOR OR ENG. August 30:Layout 1 8/28/18 6:01 AM Page 2

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Sourje Tir John McCain, War Hero And Longtime Senator, Dead At 81

Republican Sen. John McCain, an in- In 2008, McCain fared far better. He Is There A Such ternationally renowned Vietnam War won the Republican presidential nomi- hero who served for 30 years in the Sen- nation but ultimately was defeated by Thing As “Too ate representing Arizona, died Saturday Obama in a year in which he faced de- Much”? due to complications stemming from fending an unpopular war in Iraq and a brain cancer. faltering economy under the Bush ad- By ARVIN DEMERJIAN His office said in a statement that his ministration. wife Cindy McCain and their family McCain selected then-Alaska Gov. Sometimes we all get a little too were alongside him when he died. Sarah Palin as his running mate, a move overly ambitious at some point in "At his death, he had served the criticized by some as having opened the our lives; I know I do. I get myself United States of America faithfully for floodgates for the Republican Party to be excited for things, and I really want sixty years," his office said. infiltrated by a number of far-right can- to take part in it, and I dive right in. McCain, 81, was a part of many of the didates who went on to be electe past three decades' most significant po- After the 2008 campaign, McCain re- I usually don’t realize that I should litical moments. He was the 2008 Repub- turned to the Senate, his stature even have gotten my feet wet first until it’s lican presidential nominee in a contest he more prominent, leading on national se- too late, which leaves me feeling lost to President Barack Obama. He also curity and military issues. overwhelmed. This doesn’t only sought the presidency in 2000, mounting winning a tough primary and subse- He was diagnosed with brain cancer apply to activities, but even when I a primary campaign against President quently the general election. early in his sixth term. He battled go shopping and I see a simple home George W. Bush. In 1986, he ran for the Senate seat va- through it, returning to Congress this décor item, I have this habit of say- A graduate of the Naval Academy, cated by longtime Republican Sen. Barry past summer. In perhaps his last signa- ing “I can make that.” the Arizona Republican followed both Goldwater, who was the Republican ture political moment, McCain cast a dra- During my downtime, I like to his father and grandfather, who were presidential nominee in 1964. He won matic vote against his party to stop the scroll through Pinterest looking at in- four-star admirals, into the US Navy, that election as well, and he has been re- repeal of Obamacare, coming to the floor terior design inspirations, and this where he carried out airstrike missions. elected to the Senate for five additional in the middle of the vote before pausing summer, my sister and I decided to During a 1967 bombing run over terms — most recently in 2016. and pointing his right thumb down. The redecorate our reading space in our Hanoi, McCain's plane was shot down, Early in his Senate career, McCain be- moment highlighted a contentious rela- house. We found some designs that nearly killing him. He was captured by came embroiled in the "Keating Five" tionship between the senator and Presi- we really liked, and they were pretty North Vietnamese forces and spent six scandal. McCain was one of five senators dent Donald Trump. simple looking, so we got working. I years as a prisoner of war, suffering bru- who received campaign contributions The type of brain tumor with which spent days clearing off our old book- tal beatings at the hands of his captors, from Charles Keating Jr. and was later he was afflicted, glioblastoma, is partic- shelf, taking the unwanted books to which left him with lifelong physical ail- asked by Keating to prevent the govern- ularly aggressive and difficult to treat. the local library, throwing old items ments. ment from seizing his Lincoln Savings He had been receiving chemotherapy, away, donating things that were still He quickly lost 50 pounds and saw and Loan Association. but his family announced in August that in good condition, and it felt good to his hair turn white. His captors did not McCain met twice with regulators to he would no longer seek medical treat- finally declutter that room. My sister treat his injuries from the plane crash. discuss the government investigation. ment. and I then went and bought a new Because his father was named com- He later returned the donations and ad- McCain is survived by his 106-year- bookshelf, put it together, organized mander of US forces in Vietnam that mitted the appearance of it was wrong. old mother Roberta, seven children, and the books we decided to keep, situ- same year, the North Vietnamese offered The episode led McCain to become a his second wife, Cindy, whom he mar- ated my art supplies on it too, but to release McCain early. He refused un- leader on campaign finance reform, ried in 1980 following a 15-year marriage now we have a bit of a dilemma. We less every prisoner of war taken before which included the passage of the Mc- to Carol Shepp. not only got rid of a bookshelf that him was also released. He was soon Cain-Feingold Act. Most famous among his children is was twice as large as the new one, placed in solitary confinement, where he During his 2000 campaign for presi- Meghan, who is a prominent conserva- but we also got rid of another wall would remain for the next two years. He dent, the press became enthralled with tive pundit and cohost of ABC's "The unit and a desk, leaving us with a was not released until March of 1973. the candidate who won over a reputation View." During a December episode, for- whole bunch of things on the floor Upon returning to the US, McCain as a "maverick," rebuffing his party's con- mer Vice President Joe Biden consoled was awarded a number of military her and said that if "anybody" could that we don’t know what to do with. servative orthodoxy at the time. He fa- medals, including two Purple Hearts. He mously traveled on a bus called the overcome that cancer, it was her father. All summer went by, and all we did soon set his sights on politics and ran for "Straight Talk Express" during his 2000 "Your dad is one of my best friends," was make one corner of the room an Arizona congressional seat in 1982, bid. he said. nice and organized, but the rest looks like a tornado hit. This task seemed (The Emotional Toll of) Studying Their connections meant that they understood the lasting im- a lot easier at first, and we jumped pacts of human rights violations and genocidal events on cul- right in without realizing all the Genocide tures worldwide. Most students agreed that they were motivated by their desire to expose these atrocities and prevent work that would have to be put in. The Zoryan Institute Creates a Space for Open We’re now left with an unfinished future human rights violations. room, and no time left to work on it. Dialogue Amongst Scholars GHRUP 2018’s class included students from 10 countries, I find myself in this situation a lot and various academic and professional backgrounds including more than I thought, where I start T!"!#$!%&'( – The International Institute for Genocide and lawyers, teachers, historians and field workers. The students enjoyed interacting and learning amongst people from differ- something, but then can’t seem to Human Rights Studies is proud to announce that 19 scholars ent national and professional backgrounds. This cultural, aca- finish it, and if I do, I’m almost never have graduated from the Zoryan Institute’s two-week Genocide demic and professional diversity demonstrated commonality in happy with the end product. I al- and Human Rights Program (GHRUP) 2018 at the University the class’s vision for human rights, reconciliation, and genocide ways criticize buffets for having so of Toronto. Course director Dr. Elisa von Joeden-Forgey guided education. Some students explained how this collective desire many food options, but it’s all just the students in their interactions with texts, lectures, debates to learn about human rights and genocide gave them hope: that average; I don’t think I have been to and discussions. She tactfully recognized the importance of cre- others care as deeply as they do in the study of human rights, a buffet where all the food was be- ating a safe space for open dialogue, stating that: "The world will be waiting for us once these two weeks are human dignity, and prevention of genocide. After class hours, yond amazing. We are just like buf- IIGHRS invites students to a variety of extra-curricular activities fets; we can’t be amazing at over. Let us take this time for reflection -- to delve more deeply into the process of genocide -- its defining characteristics, its ori- including walking tours, visits to museums, Niagara Falls and everything, even though we want to, gins, its legal foundations, and its aftermaths -- than we are nor- group dinners. The evening activities enable the students to de- and sometimes we need to realize mally able to do. In this course, there are no sacred cows, no velop strong relationships amongst themselves, and provide an that. It’s good to broaden your hori- questions that cannot be asked. We will all bring our full hu- opportunity for them to discuss further the topics of that day. zons and gain a variety of skills, but manity to the table and respect the humanity of those with On the final day of the program, the students enthusiasti- there comes a point where we need whom we are searching for answers." cally presented to their colleagues, professors and the Zoryan to know where our boundaries are, The study of genocide and of human rights naturally in- staff their personal projects and research. Their presentations and start improving the skills we al- cludes shocking and difficult subject matter. Many might pon- covered a range of topics and regions, from femicide in South ready have instead of trying to add der what motivates a student to dedicate their research and America to the impact of images on the Armenian revolution, more skills to our resumé. Instead of studies towards the incomprehensible actions of humankind. and the status of the Rohingya in Myanmar. The diversity of is- becoming overly ambitious, focus on Some of GHRUP's students come to the program with no per- sues addressed combined with each student's specialized a few skills you know you’re good at, sonal experience besides a genuine interest in exploring the field knowledge made for an informative day filled with construc- and get even better in those areas. It’s of human rights and genocide studies. Other GHRUP students tive debate. all about quality, and not quantity. asserted that their interest in the field was spurred by personal  or familial connections to genocide and human rights abuses. NOR OR ENG. August 30:Layout 1 8/28/18 6:01 AM Page 3

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FAVORITE PLACE My Armenia A poet returns to his ancestral country where, after the recent “velvet revolution,” the sense of a new era is palpable. By PETER BALAKIAN Each time I’ve come to Yerevan in the new voices of optimism. “Soviet minds lasses stuffed with walnuts (sujuk); and past decade the city has surprised me are a thing of the past,” Mr. Ohanyan black tea from a samovar. The presenta- with its evolving elegance and cultural said. tion was beautiful and the Caucasian sun richness. The downtown has an energy “The new generation, born after the poured through the windows. Jeannine Topalian that is a long way from the sleepy Soviet fall of the Soviet Union, is playing a big Like its cuisine, the country has a city I first visited in the 1980s. Walking role in the new democracy,” Ms. long, rich history. Armenia, which be- appointed to the shady avenues off Republic Square Ashakharoyan said. “We are tech-savvy came an independent republic in 1991 California State Board on a recent visit, I found the city has be- and have no ties to the corrupt Soviet after the fall of the Soviet Union, is a come a hip place, with wine bars, micro- past.” “We feel a new future,” Mr. small, landlocked nation in the south- of Education’s breweries, cafes, art galleries, boutiques Ohanyan added. “The reign of oligarchs west Caucasus, at the crossroads of Eu- selling crafts and carpets, an ever-new is over.” rope and Asia. The country today is what Advisory Commission array of restaurants, as well as upscale Having written about Armenia for remains of a once-ancient empire that hotels and clothing stores. decades, their words resonated. I am a stretched from the Mediterranean to the on Special Education The new mood is defined by the mil- poet and nonfiction writer of Armenian Caspian Sea in the first century B.C., be- lennial generation’s role in the velvet rev- ancestry and have been to Armenia five fore it was conquered by the Romans. It Dr. Jeannine Topalian was recently olution of this past spring. After weeks of times in the past decade. My trips are was the first nation to make Christianity appointed to the California State Board peaceful protests, the civil society has often connected to my work — a transla- its state religion, in 301. of Education’s Advisory Commission on pushed from power an old regime that tion of one of my books, a lecture tour, a Conquered by Byzantines, Persians, Special Education. much of the nation viewed as dysfunc- symposium. Mongols and Seljuks, then colonized by The commission provides recom- tional and corrupt, representing a con- I started the day grazing on a classic the Ottoman Turks in the 16th century, mendations and advice to the State tinuation of old Soviet mentalities. When Armenian breakfast spread at the Arme- Armenians were subject to large-scale Board of Education, the State Superin- Nikol Pashinyan, a prominent journalist, nia Marriott Hotel Yerevan, an elegant massacres in the 19th century, during the tendent of Public Instruction, the legisla- activist and former parliamentarian be- hotel on Republic Square with fine local reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, and ture, and the governor in new or came prime minister on May 8, a sense of cuisine: bastermas (spicy, cured beef); were the victims of what genocide schol- continuing areas of research, program a new era enveloped the country. paper-thin or thicker warm lavash; local ars regard as one of the first genocides of development and evaluation in Califor- In June I sat in a vine-trellised court- cheeses; jams with strawberries or apri- the modern era, by the Ottoman Turkish nia special education. yard restaurant and art gallery on Abov- cots or walnuts; thick yogurt; cherries, government in 1915. (Turkey denies that "I am honored to have been ap- ian Street with Armen Ohanyan, a young apricots, blackberries and melons from the killings were genocide.) pointed by the Speaker of the Assembly fiction writer, and Arevik Ashakharoyan, local orchards; fruit nectars and orange, “The New York Times” Anthony Rendon to the Advisory Com- a literary agent. I was hearing Armenia’s red and brown rolls of thick grape mo- August 20, 2018 mission on Special Education on April 30. I’m excited to take on this role and Tekeyan Cultural Association Launches New Metro Los Angeles Chapter very appreciative to have been given this opportunity. It’s an honor to take on this Altadena, CA – The legacy of the Central Board of the TCA of the United family legacy, but to also modernize it, challenge especially during a time when memorable leaders who helped solidify States and Canada, who is based in De- without sacrificing the core values of the special education is evolving,” said Armenian culture in the Diaspora and the troit, expressed his support for the chap- TCA. Topalian who is the secretary and treas- homeland lives on as 10 Armenian Amer- ter. “There are many talented writers, urer of that California Association of icans have pledged to continue in their “We are here to encourage you at skilled musicians, and creative artists in School Psychologists. footsteps by forming the Tekeyan Cul- every step and do what we can to inspire our community and I hope Tekeyan can Dr. Topalian’s experience includes tural Association (TCA) Metro Los Ange- your efforts,” said Azadian, who once serve as a platform to amplify their voices over 15 years as a practicing school psy- les Chapter on Thursday, August 23. served as editor-in-chief of the Cairo- and coordinate their activities,” said chologist. Experiencing a period of revival, the based Arev newspaper, founded by Aleksan Giragosian, Esq., whose grand- TCA’s newest chapter in Los Angeles Vahan Tekeyan, the organization’s name- father, Deacon Yervant Yetenekian, was joins its counterparts around the world as sake. one of the key driving forces in building Greek film about the it ushers in a vibrant and cohesive com- Other leaders included Parsegh Kar- the Tekeyan Center in Altadena. tragedies of Asia Minor to mittee of educated professionals who are talian, chairman of the TCA Los Angeles The worldwide Tekeyan Cultural As- joining hands to keep the mission of the chapter, Panig Keshishian, Central Board sociation was established in Beirut, be screened organization alive, holding in high regard member of the TCA of U.S. and Canada Lebanon in 1947 in honor of prolific Ar- Glendale, CA – Abril Bookstore's AR- the Armenian language and culture. and Boston-based Aram Arkun, executive menian writer Vahan Tekeyan. Over the MENIAN FILM SOCIETY will present a The members, all of whom share fam- director of the TCA of U.S. and Canada, last 70 years, the non-profit has worked screening of 1922, a Greek film produced ily ties and connections to the TCA, held all of whom are well-versed in the go- tirelessly to preserve the Armenian cul- in 1978 by director Nikos Koudouros elections during their inaugural meeting ings-on of the organization and served as ture and identity, sponsoring and estab- based on the tragedies of Asia Minor on in a democratic fashion for the following pillars of support to the committee. lishing newspapers, publications, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 at 7:30pm roles: Carl Bardakian (Chair), Aleksan Gi- Kartalian embraced the newly estab- academic institutions and theater groups at ABRIL BOOKSTORE - 415 E. Broad- ragosian, Esq. (Vice-Chair), Shahnour lished committee and remarked how im- throughout the Diaspora and in the way, Glendale, CA. Discussion to follow Hovsepian (Treasurer), Armand Yerjan- pressed he was that the entire meeting homeland. with Georgia Stavropoulos, Vice Presi- ian (Secretary), Taleen Babayan (Media), was conducted in Armenian. “The TCA has long held an indispen- dent of the Hellenic University of South- Maral Kojayan Beylerian, Talene “It is inspiring that all of you know sable role in our community life protect- ern California. Admission is free for Hachikian, Armen Toumajan, Esq., the mother tongue and practice it on a ing and perpetuating the Armenian Armenian Film Society members. Please Mihran Toumajan and Arno Yeretzian. daily basis,” said Kartalian. “As your sis- culture,” said Taleen Babayan, whose call (818) 243-4112 for more information. “Our newly-formed committee rec- ter chapter, we encourage you and are grandfather, Yervant Babayan, was active 1922 is a Greek film about the the ag- ognizes the significance and responsibil- ready to work together.” at the TCA Center in Altadena following onizing travails of Asia Minor Greeks ity of establishing a new Tekeyan chapter Upon the announcement of the com- a 40-year tenure as educator and princi- and Armenians who are arrested and led in Metro Los Angeles,” said Bardakian, mittee’s formation, Shahnour Hovsepian pal of the TCA’s Vahan Tekeyan School in to their deaths by Kemal's troops and whose community service spans across made a toast, tying together the genera- Beirut, Lebanon. “Over the last century, armed groups of Muslims. It unfolds the Diaspora and Armenia. “I’m honored tions in the room and paying a symbolic the TCA has reached new heights and through the personal tragedies of three to lead this exemplary group and to carry tribute to the newly formed chapter and will continue to do so through its trans- characters - a teacher, a merchant's wife on the legacy of my great-great-uncle, Hratch Yervant, long-time editor of the formational presence and programming.” and a young boy. While the Greek Army Hratch Yervant, who was one of the Boston-based Baikar newspaper, by using To stay up to date on the new TCA pulls out of western Turkey, the Turkish founding fathers of the ADL [Armenian the decanter and glasses that once be- Metro Los Angeles chapter program- Army rounds up the remaining Greek Democratic Liberal Party].” longed to him. ming, meetings and cultural events, visit and Armenian civilians and either kills Under the guidance of the organiza- The imprint of Armenian visionaries www.tekeyanla.org, email them or sends them on forced marches. tion’s veteran leaders, who attended the of the past has influenced this current info@tekeyanla. org or follow on social Presented by the Armenian Film Society meeting in a show of solidarity, the group generation, who hail from various pro- media on Facebook at and Abril Bookstore. is well on its way to making its mark in fessional backgrounds, but all share a facebook.com/TekeyanLA, Instagram CONTACT: Arno Yeretzian at Abril Los Angeles, and ultimately, the Dias- passion for bolstering the Armenian cul- @TekeyanLA and Twitter @TekeyanLA. Bookstore (818) 243-4112, noor@abrilbooks pora. ture and language. Each member is pre- .com / Armen Karaoghlanian, armenkaraogh- Edmond Azadian, Chairman of the pared to not only carry out his or her TALEEN BABAYAN [email protected] NOR OR ENG. August 30:Layout 1 8/28/18 6:01 AM Page 4

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Armenian Bar Association & American University of Armenia Launch Legal Clinic

Glendale, CA  The American Uni- provides AUA’s emerging entrepreneurs versity of Armenia (AUA) and the Ar- with a collaborative space consisting of menian Bar Association (ArmenBar) programs, events and a network of men- joined forces to sponsor a new Technol- tors, advisors and investors. In relation ogy and Innovation Legal Clinic at to its partnership with the Technology AUA’s campus in Yerevan through two and Innovation Legal Clinic, workshops receptions in California, led by David and seminars will be organized for EPIC Balabanian, Esq. and other IT and engineering enterprises The Golden State Bank in Glendale and teams. In addition, thanks to the Ar- hosted the Los Angeles metro area gath- menBar’s sponsorship, top quality legal ering and the law offices of Morgan, professionals will supervise the activities Lewis & Bockius, LLP in San Francisco, of the LL.M. program students in order with Balabanian as host, served as the en- to ensure consistency and quality of serv- gaging settings for legal professionals, ice. Touching on the synergy between the AUA leadership and supporters who Dr. Michael Kouchakdjian, Marianna Achemian, Vanna Kitsinian, Esq., Dr. Armen Der Ki- Center and AUA, Dr. Kouchakdjian said came together to learn more about the ureghian, David Balabanian, Esq., Gerard Kassabian, Esq., Aline Barsoumian, Saro Kerkon- that through EPIC, the community at ArmenBars partnership with Armenia’s ian, Esq. and Zaven Akian large can engage in the startup venture leading university and its innovative ecosystem, which is becoming increas- projects for current and future students. Selected AUA students will gain hands- dence that the state of California and UC ingly popular in Armenia. Balabanian, the first chairman of the on experience working and providing Hastings have in the American Univer- Dr. Lawrence Pitts, Chair of the Board ArmenBar, welcomed guests and high- counseling to IT and engineering start- sity of Armenia,” said Dr. Der Ki- of Trustees and former Provost of the lighted the significance of raising dia- ups in relation to a wide range of legal is- ureghian. University of California system, said logue about the role of legal education in sues, from company registration to He elaborated on the positive AUA has become a transformative uni- Armenia by creating stronger ties be- contracting to intellectual property rights changes occuring in Armenia, including versity in Armenia and through the sup- tween the Diaspora and the homeland. protection. the election of a government and a Prime port of benefactors, it can become the Through his work with the ArmenBar, The legal clinic is one of the many Minister “who respects the law in Arme- best in the region. Balabanian has brought continued projects Balabanian has spearheaded for nia and adheres to the principles of fair- “AUA is a superb investment in Ar- awareness to critical legal issues in Ar- the legal community over the years. In ness and democracy.” menia, like the University of California is menia, which is now at a crossroads addition to his impactful work with the President Der Kiureghian noted that a great investment for the state,” said Dr. thanks to the Velvet Revolution and a ArmenBar, he has served as chairman of the student body and faculty were in- Pitts. “Our students are the future of the newfound respect for the law. the California State Bar Conference of volved in the Velvet Revolution, choos- country, and AUA works hard to prepare “We are experiencing a new era in Ar- Delegates, lawyer delegate to the Ninth ing to exercise their civic duty and rights. them successfully as employees, re- menia,” said Balabanian, who practices Circuit Judicial Conference, trustee of the He spoke of the work of AUA’s Entre- searchers and engaged citizens, which is commercial litigation. “We hope to ex- Practising Law Institute, and a member preneurship and Product Innovation the best way for Armenia to grow and pect rule of law and as lawyers we have of the Harvard Law School Visiting Com- Center (EPIC), which will work in tan- prosper in the coming years.” a special obligation to ensure the safe- mittee. As an instructor, he has taught dem with the Technology and Innovation Founded in 1991, the American Uni- guarding of the legal system.” more than 150 continuing legal education Legal Clinic, as well as AUA’s partner- versity of Armenia (AUA) is a private, in- Launching in the Fall of 2018, the courses and written extensively on law- ships with USAID and plans to start an dependent university located in Yerevan, Technology and Innovation Legal Clinic, related topics. AUA press. Armenia, and affiliated with the Univer- whose operating costs will be sponsored During his remarks, AUA President “We have matured as a university,” sity of California. AUA provides a global by the ArmenBar, will be made available Dr. Armen Der Kiureghian shared with said Dr. Der Kiureghian. “And we main- education in Armenia and the region, of- to the student community through attendees important updates about the tain our promise of selecting students fering high-quality graduate and under- AUA’s Master of Laws (LL.M.) program. University, including the recently signed based on merit and not financial capac- graduate studies, encouraging civic The clinic, which Balabanian noted as bill that provides free law school tuition ity, making sure we attract the brightest engagement, and promoting public serv- a “valuable resource,” will be the first in to the University of California, Hastings minds.” ice and democratic values. For more in- Armenia to address the needs for profes- College of the Law for AUA graduates As the director of one of the most cre- formation about the American sional legal counseling in rapidly grow- who are residents of California. ative and effective centers at AUA, EPIC, University of Armenia and its donor op- ing fields, including technology, which is “The signing of this bill by Senator Dr. Michael Kouchakdjian elaborated on portunities, please visit www.aua.am. experiencing a 20% growth in Armenia. Anthony Portantino shows the confi- the activities of the ecosystem, which CEC HOLDS ANNUAL BACK TO SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKSHOPS KEN KHACHIGIAN MASTER OF CEREMONIES AMAA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION BANQUET

LOS ANGELES, CA — Ken Khachigian, distinguished Armenian-American politi- cal consultant, speech writer, attorney and veteran of nine presidential campaigns, will be the Master of Ceremonies at the Ar- With the new Sunday school year fast approaching, the Chris- into their homes so that, together with their children, they may menian Missionary Association of America tian Education Council, under the direction of His Eminence Ab. put them to authentic, good use. If church and parents do their (AMAA) Centennial Celebration Banquet Hovnan Derderian, is once again offering their Back to Sunday jobs well, it truly will be a beautiful day in our neighborhoods! on October 20, 2018 at the Los Angeles Bilt- School workshops during the month of August. All Sunday The workshops are being offered in 3 different locations to more Hotel. Highlighting the evening’s cel- school superintendents, teachers, and church leaders have been best serve our Sunday schools: ebration will be the recognition of AMAA invited to participate in this always-informative event designed St. Peter, Van Nuys– for Southern California parishes esteemed benefactors John Sheen, Stephen to support and ready our school leaders for the new school year. St. Paul, Fresno – for Central California parishes Philibosian, Sirpuhe and John Conte, and The workshops are always centered on collaboration across our St. John, San Francisco – for Northern California parishes Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian. The Cen- Western Diocese and consistency within our classrooms. The The workshops are being led by CEC Board members Gail tennial Committee is honored to announce CEC makes it a priority to support every parish Sunday school Chelebian (Chairlady), Fr. Krikor Zakaryan (Clergy Advisor), Ken Khachigian as Master of Ceremonies. so that lessons and programs are Christ-centered, rich in our Ar- and Lynn Bedrosian (Teaching Advisor), along with Sevag Khachigian is a senior partner in the Or- menian culture, and aligned with the doctrines of the Armenian Derderian. (AACCWD Chair). ange County office of Brownstein Hyatt Church and the church’s Liturgical calendar. We wish to thank all of the host parishes and participants for Farber Schreck. He was a longtime aide to Our main topic of discussion at this year’s workshop is to their love and support of our Sunday schools. We are greatly President Richard Nixon and chief speech- help generate better parent involvement within our Sunday humbled by the sincere gratitude and hospitality shown at all writer to President Ronald Reagan, as well school programs. Learning to be a good neighbor begins in the workshop locations. We look forward to a wonderful Sunday as senior adviser and principal strategist home, and who better to teach and model this other than our school. for Governor George Deukmejian, with Sunday school parents. The goal is to give parents the tools nec- Faithfully, whom he had an ongoing friendship. essary to continue the good teachings being taught on Sundays GAIL CHELEBIAN, CEC Chair JOYCE ABDULIAN Nor Or, August 30, 2018, No. 33_N.O. Blank 8/29/18 5:39 PM Page 7

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غÆκÜ ´øº Ø»ñٻͻñÁ ܸÜÆÎÆÜ¸ÆØàôØ-ÎîÎÀ ¶à¶øúÎºÜ ܸÜÆÎÆÜ¸ÆØàôØ-ÎîÎÀ ÆÆÜàôàܺàôÜ      Ú¶ÜøÆØ(ÆÜàôàܺàôê)  ...   9   -     -  ,          ,   -   ,  ,          -     ,     ...     - 19  2003-      -      ,    - 1999 Toyota Celica convertible,     :  -  ,    ...        15         ,                   -  :  ,   16 (sweet sixteen)     -   ,                -  ,  -       -   ,  -                     -      ,    ... «     -        » ,  (Face-  , ,   ,   book)     ,     -  ,               -      - ,        1999 Toyota Celica convertible     -        -        ,    - :     -   ,  92   ,            ,       ( )      -   ,    -     -    72       ,    -     -   : : 6000    ,               -   (assisted living facili-      -            ty) ...            :         ,       -  ,    -        ,  ,   ,   -    :    57   -   ...  (girlfriend),        -   ,            ,  -  ,          ,    -    ,   ,              -    -          ,    :  -  :   ,  -    ,        -             -       ,  ,     -      -  :    -  ,     -     ,     -           ,         ,   ,  ,     ,           ...     -       -          -      -    , : :            ,        -               :    -  ,   -            :     -   , ,    -      -       -        , 50,000   -       :    (bond)  20   -     -      - ,   ,       : , , ,   ,         - ,     « - ,               - »        -  ,    -    ,   ( )            - ...  ,     - ...:          -                ...        ...      ,          -    -   ,    -    ...    :          -  ...:   :   ,       ,         -      ***  ,     - :     -    -    ,    -         ,    «»        -  ,       - «»-  «»-        ,     , “Ignorance is Bliss.” ,  -  ,   :       -               - :     ...    :  ,   .            -     -      :               -            -    :  ...     ,      :   ,    ,  18  1924,  Nor Or, August 30, 2018, No. 33_N.O. 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 ,  - äïÙÏ·ñùÇÑñïñÏÙéÇÃáí ,      ,      - êêïï»»÷÷ººññ¿¿óóÇÇ         -    ,   - ««··ÇÇïï··ÇÇññùù»»ÁÁ ,         ,  è.ÎàÆôÜ   1888.      -    - «       «  » ,      -      -        … « -  ( .  .    - »  .    ),   -    »:      , ,    « »  -     - ,   -          .-    ,  -   …      - , ,   -   …,     .    ,            ,     :    -     -  . «    . , -  . «  -   ,        -   .          :     …: . , « -         «»     - » .  .  -  «»-  -  -         -      -    …,        .  -    -           ,   -  :   …,     …,         .  -           ,  -      . ,  ,        -  …     . ,  -   ,  -   :   -         ,  -  , ,   -    -     -      -  1666-1789 ..       -    - :         -   - :  «»           …:      -  : »:       - ,      ,   , ,           -  «»   -  »: ,  329        -   …,   .   -     -    41   -   «  -           - , « », « -      - ,     :         - »:     -     -   « » »,    -   488   ,         -  ,     …, ,     -   . , , « »,  «    -      , . , , » (  ):       -  « » :  ,   -  , -    (   - , . , .  -  (   .- (1642-1666..) ) 1938. «   -  , . , .  -  ):      -      - , . ,      1789 .,     »  . , .   .           -        -   1666- …»   :   «»  -  :    1789 ..   .  -  .  «… - :   «-     -     -     »            -       -  «   -    ,    -   ,  :    »  - «»   -         :   -   2017.      -         -  :    -          -  « -       - …:     -     « » »    -         1949.            -    . …      - «  »  -    - ,  . -     - ,     350- ,     «»,    -       :   « - : ,   47     1956. «-    »,    -      -   » :    .  «»,  - ,      «    «» :      »    : .   -  «»      - . «            -          ,                -     -        18-   - ,    :      ,              -   ,      «    (1694-  ,  -  « »  -     1722) ..   ,  - ,    . «     -     - ,                -         : .  -      ,             .   -        »:          -     -      (1779) .: …   -      ,   ,      -   …   -       .          -     «   ,      ,   ,        -      - ,     «       -  »:   -      »,        -       »:   ,  -        :   -    -    -    ,      .   . - Nor Or, August 30, 2018, No. 33_N.O. 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   -   , ,               ,        ,     - ,  25-,       : ,   -    «     -      ,       »  -   «   -     :    ,   - »    -    ,  23-   -     -       :              –    , –  ,      ,     -     ,        ,–   ,                  , .       ,      ’ , ,   -   ,    -       :   ,  -  ,  ,      ,  ,   ,       –   ,–   .    - — ,  ,    , ,        ’ : ,   - ÛëïÏÁÅÙ¿     , -,   - üñùááÇÛÇ·ÉËõáñ    : ,  ,  -   ,      - ùñïáõÕñÁ    ,   ,      .    -  10-14  -       - –    ,        -     -    - : - -       -  11-12-   -     ,     -     -    50      .         100  -      ,        -     ,–   ,  -   ,   –         -      -       , ,         -          ,      ,    -    -    -     -       -       :         11-  -    - ***    ,    -     ,    -       ’:

       ,  -  «»  :               -   -     -   ,          -  ,    -   :         ,     ,       ,          -   ,   - ,         - ,     -       «  »     ,    -      -       -    -   …»:            ,    :    37-    (    ,    -  ,    -        ,        . «     -  )         -   «      ,     ,          ,           , »:    - ,         , ,             ,          « »      ,           -    :                       -      ,    -     »: :   , -      ,  .  -      -  «            -  ,               -  .   - ,     -  »:          -  ,    ,     -    , ,  -  ,                           «    »         -    . «…    -      -   :   ,      - ,        - 19  2018       ,    ,  ,   Nor Or, August 30, 2018, No. 33_N.O. Blank 8/29/18 5:39 PM Page 10

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ÚñáõÃÇõÎñå»ï»ÇÛÇßïÏÇ ¶Çï»ÉÇù ÜêäêºÈÆÎààôêî… ØÊÆÂ ºòÆ,º ¶ôè ºô ÊàÚ           -        -            , ,  -          ,                 …       *  1110  1120  -     ,       -   ,  - , -      -  ,   ,           …  .        -               -      -       « » ,    -                 (, )      ,         -     -              ,    *     .             - -   ,   -     -   ,  ,     - ܸê ÜÒÜÜàôÜÀ       ,   -      -     -   …     -      -                                           ,    -       -         1999 .    -         ,      -      *      -           -         -    . –   ,    -                    ,  ,     -         ,    ,        ,        ,     .  -                  ,  - *       ,            -      ,      -              -   ,  -    -            ,     -   ,            -       ,   - ,      -     -             «  -     »  ,                                 ,              .     -  ,       ,         -      -    ,  -          ÜàÎÈÆø

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  $500   .   250   .   200   .   100   .   100   .   100   .   100   100   .   100 Nor Or, August 30, 2018, No. 33_N.O. Blank 8/29/18 5:39 PM Page 11

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üáõÃåáÉ •     - ºÌÜôà¸     ñÓñ·áÛËÙÇ ¸¶ êîºöܺÜÀ       - éçáõÃÇõáõÙ     ºôàäÚÆ ÊàÚºÜ    133  (12 )  9   -     -   6,5     5-11- -    -  5-    -    5        -  .       - «»-«» 1-1 7,5         - «»-«» 2-4          - «»-«» 2-0 •      23  - «»-«-» 1-3  8-         -     -     -  40 .  - .      9  -    - «»-«» 1-1    7.5         - 1-2-    - «»-«» 1-3        «»-«» 1-2 ,   • -     «-»-«» 0-0 2017-    - Grand Chess Tour-    -   “Velo   5-       Pasadena Racing”-         - . . . . . .         18  -  3 3 0 0 7-2 9  ,         - 5 2 1 2 7-6 7         22,5    4 2 1 1 7-6 7       8-   3 2 0 1 3-3 6    - (-  5 1 2 2 5-7 5 ) 21,5,   ( -  4 1 1 2 4-6 4 ÎñûØñ»ÇõïáÛÇ ) 21,   () 20   4 1 1 2 5-6 4 ºõñáåÛÇåñá¿Ù»ïÉÏÇñ    10  -   5 0 4 1 3-4 4 •     Washing - - 3 0 2 1 1-2 2      - ton International    9           -   7,5  -   «-»    -      -    6  5-    «»   (66 .)       72 ,        22    - üáõÃåáÉÛÇËÏñ      -        -        ,   11 - • 72              8,5     2-    « -      3-  -73-»    -        • -  «   -    .  1966-78.      - »     -  «»          ( -         , )     ,  9  -   276    7       1- 1973.    , 1971  1976 ËÙïÛÇËÏñ 3-      (), () .     ()   -  , 1973  1975.   - •      ,    7,5-    chess.com   Speed Chess     1-3-  -     Championship ,                - • CONIFA- (   -  20,5-6,5    -  6  18- ,  . -   )         5,5  (41-),  -   2019.      ,     -  (3 , 139-)  - • -      -   (),     31  158 ,   47   ,    ()         -        ,   1/8-    ØñÏ Éáõñ»ñÁ ÏÁ ÑÙñ¿ª  (2-  «» )         ôºîÆê ´ÚغÜ  («»)     30-

1917ÂàôÆú¶àôÂÆôÜ    52     ,   -     .  6-       ,  «  -       -         -  (1915),  -     . .          « » ,     -     ,   (1930)    -        ,     -     -     -     -      , -  , «        -        -   » (1933),           -    -       -          -    « -       -    ,     -    -      - ,    » (1933), «              », « . »,     -     -    ,     -         -          -     -      -     -    -    ,  .        Nor Or, August 30, 2018, No. 33_N.O. Blank 8/29/18 5:39 PM Page 12

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Ñ»ïùñùñáõÍ ûÏÍáõñïÏ¿ÛÉ»¿    ¿ÑÏÏ ñå»ïÏ»ñÁûÏÍáõãáõÇ      - ¿ÑÏÏ     ÑñÃÇé»ñáí « »  « -   »   - 24-     -       -         «  -     -      »   -     «» - ,  -   ,   - ,  «  -      «  » »    «»- 214 .   -     ,   12   «»           40  ,       - .        -            ,    -     -             -     -   ,  «  -    80 .  -         »  «»  -   ,      - , « »  -      -   ,   -       -  ,    -        -    « -     -   »  -     -     -     -    «» ,  - ,   -     -  ,   -        -  ,     23-       -    -   -                         -    - äáõËñ»ëÃ- ,    -      ,   -    ºñ»õÏáõáñ ÌÜà¸ ÜÆÎ ô¸ȺÜÀ ººôÜÆ    2018-   ãáõ»ñÃ»ñ ô¶ÜÆÆ ÂºÎÜÌàô   -              5-  « -       ,   -    »   «   -     -   19,2    - -   »  -      -  ( 40  ),     -            2017-  «        -   2016-   ,   - »   -    -      -     «»      «        -    -       ,  2016-         17  «   -   - ,         »  -         -       -    -    ( 3    -       -         -   ,   -   ,  )     -        ,   «    2014-2017  -  ,         - »        »,      ,       -     ,      -       2009-   -  ,   -  -   - ê»õ¿Ûõ»É»É           ,    - çáõñóÓ·»Éáõ      غÆÎÚ ØÆÈÆàÜî îÜ äÆÈººÜ ¸Òô  ,   - Ë·ÇÍÁóõ    ÚêîÜÆ øÔøòÆ     ,      -           «  -     ØÜ-Ü öàêîàì Üø     -     ,        -   , ,  - ÔÎàôÌ  ÚêîÜ          -      ºô êÌ...     -  ,        »          -      -  ,             (social media)   40    -     -   «  -  ,                »  2015-    -     - «»-              ,        ,    “American Global Group”   - -             ,    22           -      «» ñÛÇíÛñ»ñáõÙ¿çÍË»ÉÁåÇïÇïáõ·áõÇ$100    -     ,       - ),     -    ,  ,   55         800      -    -     50  -   ,    -    -       (         