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ÊÙ·ñÏ Ô´ÔÀäîøâÀÈÈÚ ºñ»õÇ øÕùå»ï øàô°ÜÊúêºòô... îäÚÖÜÆÎØÆÜØæ Áïñáõ»óõ ØÎ-ÇÙåÇá¿ÛÛïññ»óößÇ»    - ÛÏØñáõûÁ ...          ,    -    -    -    -             ,    - ,        -      -  ,     -                27  -           ,     -   ,       1991-   -         ,                  -      -  -    -   ,       -   73-   -        -      -          -  -     - ,    «»      -            -  « » ,       -      -    « -      -  ,   -       -  »  -     -  ,    ,    -      «  ...  ,    ,     - »            (     -   ,  -    -     ),    -    80         ,         - -        -         -     ,   -     ,  -   2800-   -      , ,        -       -     -             «        -     ,     ,      ,   -         öÆܺÜ ØêÜÎòºòô ÂØöÆ        -    :      ÀܸàôܺÈàôºÜ ,    ,    - ,     »,         -    - ,      .    - 1.- « » 81,06     2.- « »  ,  ,  6,95      - 3.- «»  4,99  4.-  1,62    ,   5.- « » 1,39      6.- « » 1,09     - 7.- «» 0,82      8.-  0,75      - 9.- « » 0,69    ,  26-,   -              -        10.-  0,22     -        11.- «      -         -  ,  - 0,22     -   -      «     ,  12.- «» 0,19     73-          -          -                 -        »,    - -  ,  43,65     -       , ,  -  , -     -       25-    .                   - 2,5 – 1,5    -    -   ,     ,             -   -    -    -                 2,5-1,5  ,     73-   , ,  -        -     -           ,    -   .       - ,    ,     -  -     -    -      ,      -    -        -      ,       -          -     -     ,    3,5 - 0,5       -      ,       ...    ,    Nor Or, September 27, 2018, No. 37_N.O. 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ÜÎÊàôºÜ ÇÙáõÍ 1922-Ç (üñ»û) îúÜÆÜèÆÂàì Established 1922 (in Fresno) 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    -  27-   -     - ¶¿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          `  -     -        - ´Åáñ·ñáõÃÇõ`  ,  - .  [email protected]   :  -  -                é»õïñÏ ´ÅÇ`  ,    -    -     - [email protected]         -    : :   - . :    -      www©noror©org   -     - ¸õ»Éáí éÙÏíñÏ ëÏÁ-    - ,  ,  - µáõù »ñáõ« ÏÁ Ñõïù µÙ- ÌèÚºÜø   ,  ,  - Ïñ Íáõû »õ ï ËûëùÇ Çñ - ÚºÜÆøÆÜ       - ,    õáõ ùÇ© Ñ»ï»õµñ« Ññåñ - ÚºÜÆøÆÜ    -     - ÏáõÍ ·ñáõ ÃÇõ »ñÁ åÛÙ ã»   :     : ñïÛÛï»ñ ËÙµ ·ñáõûë ï»ë -  ,  - Ï¿ïÁ£ ÊÙµ·ñáõ û ÏÁ í»ñåÑáõÇ     -      - ÛÕáõÍ Ûû áõÍ »ñáõ ÛåõáõÙ » -     -     -    ñáõ ÏÙ ãÑñ ïñÏ»Éáõ Çñõëáõ -    -  .        ÃÇõ Á£        ,     -     -     : Nor Or Weekly       -             - Nor Or Publishing Association,      -    -   : Inc.    -    -  -     1901 N. Allen Ave.,    -  : Altadena, CA 91001   -    -  ,  100   ,    - U.S.A.       -         -     -   : : 2nd Class: West Coast $75 :    -         2nd Class: East Coast $85     -        -   1st Class:West Coast, East Coast $120           Canada Air Mail: $130 :     -   All Other Countries        . 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      -    -     - öÆܺÜÆ ºÈàÚÂÀ ÚêîÜÆ ,     -   100-    -     Êà¸ÜÆ ÆØÜ¸àôºÜ     ,      :     - 100-غÎÆÜ èÆÂàì        100        -     :     -   100    - ,   -      - ,    ,     ,     ,      ,       - ,    -   ,     -     -         -     ,    -  ,  ,    , ,  :       -    -      -   ,           ,   -      ,    -  ,  -           -        :  -  ,   -   ,  : ,         ,   -      -   ,      ,  ,    , -    -    -     -   100-           -  :     ,   : :    , ,  ,       ,         - ,     -     -    -        -       -  , ,  -    -  ,    - .  15 ÚêîÜÆÜÎÊàôºÜîúÜÀºôÚàôÜÜà ØîôܺÀ

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21  1991  ,  -    ,       -               ,   -        ,   99,5  -     ,   .         - ,       ,                 ,    - ,    ,    -                  -      -      -  ,   : ,  -  : ,       ,     ,      -    :       -         -   - ,      -      ,         ,    : ,       -  ,     -    -     -   (IT-Information Techno -      -    ,   - » logy)         -  ,     -    - ,     - : ,   -   ,  -      ,   ,     ,       - Synopsys, Credence, VMware           -    -  :  ,  ,     :      -    :   -             , ISTC    :      ,              -        -  :     :           ,   -    -   :         ,   -  ,     ,    -     , -             -      -  ,    ,   -  ,        .  -     ,        -              -  ,  -  , ,   ,  -    -     ,  -  -      -   ,       -      ,        -   ,             -     ,           -     ,    -     : ,   -   -  -           - ,          ,      .         :   -    ,   -    ,       -    .      , , :   ,  -,  «  -   -           »    .      - .    ,  «   - ,   ()   ,        - «  – pillars» ,        -      -   ,   ,  2018 :  , ,     10,000  - hampomg@yahoo Nor Or, September 27, 2018, No. 37_N.O. 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ÈÈ--øøÆÆîîººôôúúîîÆÆÜܺºÈÈÜܺº Ø¿Ïåñ»ñáõûÙ... ÚÈäêîÜâàôÜÆÜÆîÈÆäÜܸÆÜ .   ÚÈäêîÜâàôÜÆÜÆîÈÆäÜܸÆÜ    C- 300    -    «  -    ,  - »  , , - -     -          -       - -     ,  160                ,   3    ,  -   21-   .  -                    -   ,     -            - -    -      -   ,        ,           - 10,000        -         -       ,     -      ,  10-,                -  ,      - .    - ,          ,    73- « ,    -         , -   ,     -         -  »        ,   -  ,    - «    ,  -  ,     «       » ,      -      ,      «  -     ,    «  »           - »          -  ,   ,                      -  , «  -»           - ,         -     ,  -       ,         , .                         ,                -  (reprieve)             ,      -     -    ,    -,    ,  ,    -  ,         ,   ,   -              15        -       -           ,     -                   -     (11  2001) ,   3,000  ,    ,  .        ,    » «  »           -        ,   .    ,       ,  -     ,       -      -    «»  - ,   . «         -   , Fox News- ,   ,      -               - .    -  « …-   -   ()     , . , -   »     -        -   ,    ,   .-         -   , ,    » «           - .      - , .      -    -        -   -    »   23-    - -, -     ,     -     ,   , . «    ,        -         ,   ,       , »      (outreach)  .    ,   -  , 124  ,         ,  -        ,        ,  -     -      ,                -  , -      , -  ,   ,     , .     18-  .       -        , «  - ,  ,   -        ,  .     ,     -     ,    -      61  -      « »,     -  ,      ,   ,  -      -        -   Online Journalism Award-      ,         2016-             -    ,   -  .          ,  « », 16  2018     Nor Or, September 27, 2018, No. 37_N.O. 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  , 23   -  ,    .     ,  -   400   «  »  -   .          -   -    - , ,  «  -     -      -   100-  -  ,      -   »  -  2800-  -  «  »        -     -   ,  -  (UCSB)  , ,  «     ,    -   »       ,       -     .  -  , ,             «»  -           -  . «  ,    .      », « », «              -  », «  », « -    ,    -      -  »  « »    -    - ,     -    « - ,        -       »  ,  ,   -      ,   -    -  ,  - « »-  «      - ,        - »-   -   «»  -   «2800-»  -                      -    -   -            -     -  -     -       ,      -      

    - Èáë»ÉÁëÇÛøáÛñ»ñáõíñÅñ         ,  , 6   2018-          ,                : ìºØàôî       -      -    ,     -            -        -       :      .       - ,              -  , ,  ,   -    : ,      ,    - ***     ,  14      -        -     .           ,    :              -      :   -       -     .        -      ,        -                         ,             -   ,      ,     34-        - ***      2018-2019     ,         ,                ,         -      -   ,    -                    -       ,       ,       -          ,             -    ,        -       :   -   :            -       -  ,    - : ,       -  ,     ()       -    ,  -              Nor Or, September 27, 2018, No. 37_N.O. Blank 9/26/18 7:46 PM Page 6

Üáñ úñ 6 Ç·ßµÃÇ« 27 ê»åï»Ù»ñ 2018 åñáõÙ»ñ»õí»ñåñáõÙ»ñ ößÇ»ÜÇõºáñùÇÙ¿çÛÛïññ»ó. «ÚêîÜàôØ äîø  ÆÎÜòÜºÈ àâ Â ÖÖÜÜääªªÚÚêêîîÜÜ ´º¶àÌÎÜ,ÚȪ¶òØÜ Ì¶º» ÚÎà´ØîÆàêºÜ       .        -      ,         -    -      ,  -      -       -      -              -      -  . .   ,    -           -        «      -       -           .      ,  .   .     . -                  -             -       :       -     -   27-  -  ,   -  :    -      - ,      , ,  , -  ,  :     -   -    -         -        « »  -     :            -  ,   -               , ,    ,    ,    ,    -         -    -   :   -     - ,     - :  ,   - ,     - , ,  -       -     : ,       ,  ,    -      - ,        -    -           -      -  »,  -       - ,   ,   ,       ,    -     ,           :    : ,    «  ,       ,      -    ,    - ,         -    .  ,   -             ,   ,  -     -       ,    :       -     - .       -    - , « »  -  (    : ,           , ,      - ,         2008   ,  - )      -   1-2-      -   :  ,     ,           ,  :       ,  ***      - «» ,   -      -             -  ,   1-      -    (   -  :     ,            ):        ,     -   -         ,   ,         ,   -          -           -      -   : , »,         -    :       -   ,  -      ,       - :       -      ,    -     ,    -   ,      -    ,             ,       -       -    -  :    -  ,   -     -   ,       - ,       - ,    -       -         ,  -  ,     - :        -      :   -        -   ,      -   ,  - ,      ,     -    ***         :     (- )  , ,  25-   ,    - ,     -     -   «» -       ,   -  ,   -      :     -      ,      -  ,      -  -    «» - ,         ,     -     - ,     ,        4-17-     ,  -      -  ,   -      ,   :   -     - 140       -       -   ,   -   ,  -  ,        :         -        :           ,   2018     ,           ,  « -     -    -     »  ,     ,     ,     :     -   -        ... ,    -         -              :   - . 7          400- NOR OR ENG. 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‘Armenia reformist PM gets boost in local polls’ Prime Minister International news media weigh in on Yerevan election Pashinyan Praises the YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 25, ARMENPRESS. International Work of Hayastan news media have weighed in on the Yerevan City Council elec- tion. All-Armenian Fund Reuters noted that a famous actor has been elected Mayor of the Armenian capital. New York, NY – Prime Minister of “The My Step Alliance, which includes Prime Minister Nikol Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan commented Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party, won 81.05 percent of the on Hayastan All-Armenian Fund during vote,” Reuters said, quoting the central electoral commission of his meeting with representatives of the Armenia. Armenian-American community at the “The election was held to replace Taron Margaryan, an in- Yale Club of New York City on Septem- fluential member of the former ruling Republican Party, who ber 23. Pashinyan is visiting New York to resigned as mayor in July, two months after his party was participate in the 73rd Session of the ousted from national power,” Reuters said. “Former opposition United Nation’s General Assembly. leader Pashinyan became prime minister in May after the Re- “I give great importance to Hayastan publicans were toppled following weeks of mass protests Eurasianet reported the elections by writing “Yerevan gives All-Armenian Fund. The Fund has been against corruption and cronyism. Several street protests were a vote of confidence in Pashinyan”. investing greatly, and I hope it will con- later held to demand the resignation of Margaryan, the mayor,” “The vote was the first since Pashinyan came to power this tinue to do so, in the development of in- added Reuters, noting that the Republican Party of Armenia, spring vowing to reform Armenia's traditionally corrupt elec- frastructure, especially in Artsakh. This the HHK, did not run for office at the Sunday election. tions, and the results appeared to be both fair and to represent is very important work that needs to con- France 24 has also addressed the Yerevan election, noting a significant vote of confidence in Pashinyan's rule so far,” it tinue,” – said Pashinyan. that “Armenia’s reformist PM gets boost in local polls”. said. Established in 1992, Hayastan All-Ar- “Armenia's new reformist prime minister on Monday won The My Step bloc has won a landslide victory in the Yere- menian Fund, along with its 25 global af- a landslide victory in municipal elections in the capital Yerevan, van City Council elections Sunday, according to preliminary filiates and independent partner seen as a vote of confidence after protests brought him to power data. My Step’s candidate for Yerevan Mayor is Hayk organizations have invested over $350 this year,” France24 wrote. Marutyan. million in large-scale humanitarian relief, According to France24, the Yerevan elections were the Preliminary counts of all precincts shows a massive 81,06% social infrastructure and development “major first test for Nikol Pashinyan's reformist drive after mass victory for My Step. 294,109 people voted for the alliance. projects in Armenia and Artsakh. anti-government protests ousted veteran leader Serzh Sarkisian The Prosperous Armenia Party is the runner-up with only and propelled the 43-year-old to power in May”. 6,95%, or 25,219 votes. “The results mean that Pashinyan's ally Hayk Marutyan, a Luys (Light) bloc won 4,99%, or 18,112 votes. Press Release 41-year-old former actor and comedian who also supported the The ARF garnered only 5882 votes (1,61%). mass protests, becomes Yerevan mayor.” Armenian Rights 848,343 people were eligible to vote in the election, but the France 24 mentioned that the allies of the former leader of turnout was a bit over 360,000. Watch Committee Armenia Serzh Sargsyan still constitute majority in parliament armenpress.am and that Pashinyan needs the people’s support to call snap elec- Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan ARWC tions. IF THERE WERE EVER THE PER- Egypt PM receives Artsakh Avenue Naming Ceremony FECT MOMENT TO SAY ONE NA- Armenian Diaspora TION, ONE PEOPLE, IT’S RIGHT The City of Glendale will host a Naming Ceremony for Artsakh Avenue, formerly NOW—HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Ministry delegation Maryland Avenue, on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony — September 21, 2018 will be held on the 100 N/S block of Artsakh Avenue. The public is welcome to attend the ceremony. Today, on the 27th anniversary of the What: Artsakh Avenue Naming Ceremony independence of the Republic of Arme- Who: City of Glendale residents, businesses, visitors, and other stakeholders nia, we bow in indivisible reverence to Where: 100 N/S block of Artsakh Avenue (formerly Maryland Avenue) the resolve and mettle of those who de- When: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. livered freedom and future to the Ar- Why: On June 12, 2018, the Glendale City Council approved the naming of a two- menian Nation. block section of Maryland Avenue, between Wilson Avenue and Harvard Street to Today’s jubilation, like most things “Artsakh Avenue.” To commemorate the naming and unveil the new street sign, the Armenian, is rooted in somber rites of Prime Minister of Egypt Mostafa Mad- City of Glendale will hold a Naming Ceremony. passage, and is indebted particularly to bouly received the delegation of the Min- the supreme sacrifices and high exam- istry of Diaspora of Armenia, the press ples of the first Republic of Armenia of service of the Ministry of Diaspora re- 1918-1920. From nothingness was born ported. all good things we have, and may still, During the meeting, the sides dis- become. In the very same spirit which cussed the Armenian-Egyptian relations, has endured in the century since, we as well as the role of the Armenian com- renew our sacred commitment to the Ar- munity in the cultural and socio-economic menian Republic, to the Armenian Cause life of Egypt. and to the Armenian Civilization. Minister of Diaspora Mkhitar Long live the free and independent Hayrapetyan thanked the people and au- Republic, and may it one day stretch its thorities of Egypt on behalf of the Armen- epic glory from the plains of Ararat to the ian government for helping thousands of plateau of Medz Hayk. Armenians during the Armenian Geno- cide. • ARMENIAN RIGHTS WATCH The sides also stressed the need to deepen cooperation between the agencies COMMITTEE—ARWC; regulating relations with the diaspora. • ARMENIAN BAR ASSOCIATION NOR OR ENG. 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Sourje Tir Society for Armenian Studies to Hold Days of Artsakh in Influential Armenians: an International Conference on France festival to be Howard Kazanjian the First Armenian Republic (1918-20) concluded An international conference, “Innova- ties, and Culture during the First Repub- By ARVIN DEMERJIAN STEPANAKERT. – On September 21, tive Approaches to the History of the First lic.” It consists of four papers: Seda D. the Days of Artsakh in France festival was Republic of Armenian, 1918-1920” will take Ohanian (National Academy of Science of hosted in Aix-en-Provence town. The place from noon-3:00PM on Thursday, No- Armenia) “Armenian Women in the Parlia- events planned within the framework of vember 15, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. The ment of the First Republic (1918-1920)”; this festival will continue until October 13. conference, co-sponsored by the Society for Jakub Osiecki (Jagiellonian University in Permanent Representative of the Re- Armenian Studies (SAS) and the Armenian Krakow) “The trip of Apostolic Visitor rev. public of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh Re- Communities Department of the Gul- Antonio Delpuche to Yerevan as the At- public/NKR) to France, Hovhannes benkian Foundation, will be held in the tempt to Establish Diplomatic Relations be- Gevorgyan, member of the France-Artsakh Travis D (3) room of the Grand Hyatt San tween the Republic of Armenia and the Friendship Circle Senator Sophie Joissains, Antonio in conjunction with the Middle Vatican”; Khatchig Mouradian (Columbia ex-Mayor Alain Joissains, members of the East Studies Association 52nd Annual University) “Becoming Aram: The Legacy City Council of Aix-en-Provence, as well as Meeting to take place at the same hotel be- of a Revolutionary Statesman”; and Khoren representatives of NGOs and journalists tween November 15-18, 2018. Grigoryan (Institute of Archaeology and participated in the opening ceremony of The Conference will consist of two ses- Ethnography of the National Academy of So far in my series of influential Arme- this festival in Aix-en-Provence, the NKR sions and is open to the public. SAS Presi- Sciences of Armenia) “Banknotes of the nians, I’ve talked about author William Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed Ar- dent Bedross Der Matossian (University of First Republic of Armenia: 1918-1920”. Saroyan and internet entrepreneur Alexis menian News-NEWS.am.. Nebraska, Lincoln) will deliver the opening Richard G. Hovannisian (UCLA and Ohanian. This week, I have decided to Exhibitions of photographs and graphic remarks. The first session, chaired by Tsolin Chapman University) will deliver the con- write about Howard Kazanjian for two rea- works dedicated to Artsakh, lectures on Nalbantian (Leiden University), is entitled cluding remarks. sons-- he is in a different industry than the Artsakh, and screening of documentary “The First Republic in the International Scholars will deliver a dozen other Ar- first two, and has produced one of my fa- films are planned along the lines of the fes- Context.” It consists of three papers: menian-themed papers during the course vorite films (and I didn’t even know it). tival program. George Bournoutian (Iona College) “The of the MESA conference, November 15-18. Howard Kazanjian graduated from the The Days of Artsakh in France festival, Territorial Demands of the Armenian Re- For a full program of their sessions, please University of Southern California in 1965, which had kicked off on November 21, public: Reality versus Naiveté”; Vartan Ma- visit the MESA website at where he studied film. During his studies, 2017 in Villeurbanne city with the partici- tiossian (Armenian National Education https://mesana.org/pdf/18-preliminary- he was able to work under major influ- pation of President Bako Sahakyan of the Committee, New York) “The Recognition of program-9-12.pdf encers like Alfred Hitchcock and Sam Peck- Republic of Artsakh, is concluding in Aix- the First Republic of Armenia in South The Society for Armenian Studies rep- inpah. While a student, Kazanjian pledged en-Provence. America (1918-1920”; and Ari ekeryan resents scholars and teachers in the field of into a filmmaker’s fraternity and eventu- The festival was hosted by eleven (University of Oxford) “Rethinking the Es- Armenian Studies. It publishes the peer-re- ally became a part of the early Hollywood French cities, which established friendly re- tablishment of the First Republic of Arme- viewed Journal of the Society for Armenian system known as The Dirty Dozen. Among lations with the towns of Artsakh. nia: Reactions of the Ottoman-Turkish and Studies, available on its website: society- these talented artists, was a crazy man with Thanks to this event, the visitors of the Armenian Press in Istanbul.” forarmenianstudies.com. ideas on a film that would take a place in a festival had the opportunity to get famil- The second session chaired by Barlow For more information about the Society, galaxy far far away--George Lucas. George iarized with the past and present of the Der Mugrdechian (California State Univer- please contact SAS President Bedross Der and Howard quickly became friends and people of Artsakh and the latter’s rich his- sity, Fresno) is entitled “Gender, Personali- Matossian at [email protected]. even went on double dates with their girl- torical and cultural heritage. friends, now wives. However, among his many accomplishments, Kazanjian’s USC Institute of Armenian Studies Welcomes First Policy Fellows from Armenia biggest feat was producing one of history’s In the framework of the Los Angeles— frastructure, as well as recruitment of com- most beloved Star Wars films: Return of the Yerevan Sister City relationship, the USC petent young professionals into the public Jedi. Institute of Armenian Studies has initiated sector. In this regard, we are confident that Early in his career, Howard Kazanjian the POLICY FELLOWS PROGRAM, in col- our partnership with the City of Los Ange- worked as First Assistant Director for Al- laboration with the office of Los Angeles les and the USC Institute of Armenian fred Hitchcock’s film Family Plot, and Sec- City Councilmember Paul Krekorian and Studies will be a cornerstone in reaching ond Assistant Director for Sam Peckinpah’s the office of Armenia’s Deputy Prime Min- our objectives.” Wild Bunch. Kazanjian started his career by ister Tigran Avinyan. Councilmember Paul Krekorian shared doing directorial work but took Hitchcock’s The Program selects and places mid-ca- Mr. Avinyan’s confidence. “As a proud Tro- suggestion and moved to film production. reer professionals from Armenia in policy jan and an Armenian American, this part- This move is what gave Kazanjian the op- planning positions throughout the City of nership with the USC Institute of Armenian portunity to produce two of the greatest Los Angeles to learn from and contribute to Studies makes me especially proud,” he films in Hollywood--Star Wars: Return of the process of improving lives in both cities. said. “Our program will create lasting in- the Jedi and Indiana Jones: Raiders of the The first two fellows, Anna Aktaryan and ternational connections and support the Lost Ark. Davit Shindyan, began their first day on professional development of public ser- text for education and democratization.” While researching Howard Kazanjian, I September 20, the former in the Bureau of vants from Armenia. It is a concrete oppor- The Memorandum was signed by Los found something that I found pretty inter- Engineering and the latter in the Depart- tunity for our friends abroad to gain Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti, Los An- esting. He was clever. During his work on ment of Sanitation. valuable insights into how our local gov- geles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian, Return of the Jedi, he came up with the idea The USC Institute of Armenian Studies, ernment innovates to solve problems and and Deputy Prime Minister of the Repub- to shoot the film under a fake name: Blue the City of Los Angeles, and the Govern- works to improve communities.” lic of the Republic of Armenia Tigran Harvest. This didn’t make much sense to ment of Armenia are working together to The first cohort of policy fellows comes Avinyan on July 2, 2018. me at first, so I kept reading and found out create a program, where “Armenian civil with impressive experience. An architect Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, why. By shooting the production under a servants can work directly with a City and researcher, Anna Aktaryan has worked who visited Los Angeles in June, soon after fake name, Kazanjian and his team were agency or agencies, learn how their in Italy, Israel and Armenia, focusing on the change of government in Armenia, wel- able to avoid price gouging from suppliers, processes work, and study firsthand the urban planning and city development. comed the program. “The program is di- which basically means they avoided over- mechanisms in place to create a successful Davit Shindyan is an environmentalist spe- rectly linked to some of the government paying when purchasing materials and and sustainable system of governance,” cializing in waste management. He has priorities: acceleration of a sustainable tools for the production. They even went as states the Memorandum of Understanding worked both for the Government of Arme- economy through environmentally friendly far as printing shirts and hats with the fake between the parties. nia and private companies to enhance en- technologies and capital investments in in- name on them in order to make it more au- “This unique opportunity to observe vironmental transparency in the mining thentic. and learn best practices at a micro level will sector. As the producer, Howard was able to make it possible to learn about the tough In addition to their work with the City influence many of the decisions that ulti- task of policy development and policy im- of Los Angeles, the fellows will benefit mately made the already thriving franchise plementation – something which is key to from the unique positioning and academic even more of a success. As a huge Star Wars good and responsive governance any- resources available at the University of fan, it was shocking to find out what a great where, and nowhere more so than in Ar- Southern California. Their first meeting impact he made on the series. What people menia where the population urgently with former dean of the USC Price School also don’t realize is he went on to produce desires a government that in fact recognizes of Policy, Professor Daniel Mazmanian, re- films like Demolition Man and Indiana the people’s needs and not only develops sulted in the Fellows gaining valuable in- Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, for which he but implements appropriate and effective sights into the behind-the-scenes won an Emmy Award. Although he has not policies,” said Director of the USC Institute interactions between politics and policy. produced much in the last decade, he is of Armenian Studies, Salpi Ghazarian. “I The USC Institute of Armenian Studies very much a part of the Star Wars commu- worked within Armenia’s government for Policy Fellows will continue next semester nity and still one of the most influential Ar- nearly a decade and I know that good pro- with a new cohort. menians on this side of history. grams provide the hugely necessary con-  NOR OR ENG. September 27:Layout 1 9/26/18 6:27 PM Page 3

Üáñ úñ Thursday« September 27, 2018 9 CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS KAREKIN II TOOK PART IN Sharmazanov: THE OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY OF THE “ARMENIA!” Karabakh has as much EXHIBITION AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART right to independence On September 24th His Holi- her God-given cultural heritage as Armenia, Belarus, ness Karekin II, Supreme Patri- at The Metropolitan Museum of arch and Catholicos of All Art in New York – to step into Azerbaijan Armenians, took part in the offi- our deserved place among the cial opening ceremony of the “Ar- great nations of the world”. A visiting delegation from the Na- menia!” exhibition at The In the conclusion of his re- tional Assembly (NA) of Armenia, and led Metropolitan Museum of Art in marks, His Holiness extended by NA Vice President Eduard Shar- New York City. his appreciation to all friends of mazanov, on Monday met with chairman This unique exhibition has the Republic of Armenia, and as Vladimir Andreichenko of the Belarusian been in preparation for several a sign of Armenian people's House of Representatives, in capital city years and presents more than 140 gratitude decorated Dr Evans Minsk. relics and artifacts – loaned from with the high honors of the Ar- The parties underscored the joint the Museums of Hierarchical Sees menian Apostolic Church – the work of the Armenian-Belarusian Inter- of the Armenian Apostolic Order of St Sahak and St Mes- parliamentary Commission, cooperation Church, History Museum of Ar- rop. within the framework of the CSTO, CIS menia, Matenadaran (Mesrop Mashtots In- (khachkars), precious liturgical furnish- The ceremony was attended by Prime and OSCE Parliamentary Assemblies, and stitute of Ancient Manuscripts), as well as ings, church models, and printed books -- Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, the development of bilateral relations various other museums across Diaspora how Armenians developed a unique Chris- clergymen of the Eastern Diocese of the Ar- along the lines of the Eurasian Economic communities. The great majority of the tian identity that linked their widespread menian Church of America led by Dioce- Union. Presenting the key matters that are relics and artifacts displayed in the exhibi- communities over the years. san Primate the Very Rev. Fr. Daniel on Armenia’s foreign policy agenda, Shar- tion represent works that have been cre- The Catholicos of All Armenians Findikyan, Armenian General Benevolent mazanov stressed that effectively con- ated or saved by the Armenian Church and Karekin II offered his blessings and the Union’s President Berge Setrakian, Ar- fronting security challenges is of key its devoted clergymen over many cen- message to the participants of the opening menian national benefactors, representa- importance to the country. In this context, turies. ceremony in a short statement, which in tives of Armenian community he reflected on the avenues for pacifically In the scope of the ceremony, His Holi- part reads: organisations and community members in resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh (Art- ness Karekin II had exchanges with the “The cultural objects and Christian New York. Museum’s leadership, as well as Dr Helen relics displayed in this exhibition, indeed, The exhibition is made possible by The sakh) conflict. C. Evans, the Mary and Michael Jaharis offer the genuine feeling of the values that Hagop Kevorkian Fund. “The sole obstacle to progress in [re- Curator of Byzantine Art and the chief cu- our first Christian nation created and that Additional support is provided by the spective] negotiations is the destructive rator of the “Armenia!,” and thanked them we have cherished over centuries”. Carnegie Corporation of New York, the position of Azerbaijan,” the deputy for their great service in organising the “We have protected and saved every- Michel David-Weill Fund, the Armenian speaker of the Armenian parliament said. wonderful exhibition. The Catholicos also thing that defines us as a people and as a General Benevolent Union, The Giorgi “That country refuses the full realization thanked the donors, national benefactors nation – our homeland, our language, our Family Foundation, The Hirair and Anna of the people of Artsakh’s right to self-de- and representatives of national-church in- churches, our literature, our shrines and Hovnanian Foundation, the Karagheusian termination, whereas the settlement of the stitutions for their sponsorship of the exhi- faith. Our faith, our national church, has Foundation, The Nazar and Artemis conflict shall guarantee the implementa- bition. enabled Armenians to secure our uninter- Nazarian Family, the Ruddock Foundation tion of the inalienable rights of the people In the words of the organisers, the ex- rupted national development even during for the Arts, The Strauch Kulhanjian Fam- of Artsakh. Artsakh has as much right to hibition demonstrates -- through opulent the dark ages of statelessness”. ily and The Paros Foundation, Aso O. independence as Armenia, Belarus, and gilded reliquaries, richly illuminated man- “And here we are today: a modern na- Tavitian, and the National Endowment for Azerbaijan.” uscripts, rare textiles, cross stones tion that proudly displays the richness of the Arts.  “The Business of Regret: Perspectives on War, Free Medical Care Provided to a Thousand Plus Chaos and the Rejection of Violence” exhibit Un-insured People

featuring the art of Henrik Abedian and Varaz The 9th Annual Glendale Health Festival will take place on Saturday, No- Samuelian-October 3 and 4, 2018 at Fresno State vember 3, 2018, from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm & continue on Sunday, November 4, from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Pacific Edison Community Center (501 S. Pacific Ave), The Fresno State Armenian Studies ies Program Coordinator Barlow Der Mu- Glendale, CA. Program, the Center for Creativity and the grdechian will be held at the University This festival is a Free Event and is open to the entire community. Arts, and the Department of Art & Design Business Center, A. Peters Auditorium, The Glendale Health Festival is organized much like a visit to your doctor's office. are organizing a show featuring a selection Fresno State on Wednesday, October 3, You start at the triage area; volunteers take pertinent information from Attendees and of artwork by Varaz Samuelian and con- from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.. make recommendations about available health screenings and services. temporary artist Henrik Abedian. “The exhibition ‘The Business of Re- Attendees will have blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar measurements taken The opening ArtHop reception will gret: War, Chaos, and the Rejection of Vio- and then sit down with a licensed physician who will make individualized recommenda- take place on Thursday, October 4 from 5 lence’ is important to Fresno State because p.m. to 8 p.m. at the M Street Graduate it brings the perspectives of two artists to tions. Studios, 1419 M Street in Downtown the question of violence and how we ad- •Medical Consultations, Physicians will be on-site to answer questions and make rec- Fresno. The exhibition will continue dress it,” said Der Mugrdechian. “Their ommendations through Oct. 28th. Gallery hours are Fri- works stress the rejection of violence, and •Licensed Eye Care Specialists will be on-site to perform eye exams, glaucoma testing. day to Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free because they are from two different gen- Eye glasses will be made on site, Kidsight Camera Screening for ages 6 mos – 6 years. parking is available on M Street near the erations, they each bring their unique •Dental extractions, fillings, cleaning and screening with licensed dentists. studio. view to the question. They have different •Women’s Health, Mammograms The exhibition and artist talk is part of experiences, but their art brings them to •General Medical Physicals, Hearing Test, Flu Shots, Blood Work, Blood Pressure the Center for Creativity and the Arts similar conclusions. That they are both Ar- •On-Site Drug Disposal (CCA) 2018-2019 theme “Crossroads.” The menian is also interesting, as Armenians •Cancer screenings will also be offered to appropriate patients. “Business of Regrets” examines the inter- have faced Genocide and war in the 20th •Education for the whole family will be available on conditions such as high blood sections of past and present artists’ views century from a unique vantage point.” on war. Henrik Abedian was born into a multi- pressure, diabetes, obesity, proper nutrition, heart disease, cancer awareness, and more. “As a society, we are at a crossroads or generational family of photographers, •Mental Health Education juncture, on how we choose to address vi- Abedian integrates several styles of image •Provide healthy lunches free of charge and Activities for kids and families olence and war in particular. On a global design and absorbed a myriad of influ- The Glendale Health Festival is a community service of the Armenian Amer- scale, we are witnessing the impact that ences and refined his attention to form, ican Medical Society (AAMS) in collaboration with Remote Area Medical, the war is having on the world. Families and light, and especially color. His images re- City of Glendale, Glendale Community Services and Parks Department, Office societies are being torn apart,” said Dr. flect a focus on the intersection of technol- of State Senator Anthony J. Portantino, Office of Assemblymember Laura Fried- Cindy Urrutia, CCA Director. “As citizens ogy and media in modern life. man, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Northwest Glendale of the world, it is important to not only be Varaz Samuelian was a prolific artist, Lions Club and Friends in Sight, the Armenian American Nurses Association, aware of the impact of war but to have born in 1917, with a large body of work. ARTN, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare, Adventist Health conversations on it so that we can strive He had strong views on war and created Glendale, Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital, and USC Verdugo Hills for a more just world. War is not some art that addressed it. The exhibition will Hospital. imaginary place. It is real.” display a selection of his lithographs on A discussion with panelists Abedian, war and painting on life and peace. For more information, please visit www.aamsc.org or contact the AAMS at Urrutia and Fresno State Armenian Stud-  (818) 980-7777 or email to: [email protected]. NOR OR ENG. September 27:Layout 1 9/26/18 6:27 PM Page 4

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Armenian community celebrates ABMDR’s 19th anniversary at annual Gala in Los Angeles Hundreds of supporters, including elected officials and community leaders, attend the event

Gala Committee members and Dr. Varoosh Alaverdian, recipient of the Lifetime Sossy Yogurtian of the Armenian-American Pharmacists’ supporters Achievement Award Association, recipient of the Volunteers of the Year Award

Los Angeles, September 23, 2018 — The row Registry. her acceptance remarks. “All of you here the Year Melik Kumjian, who said, 19th anniversary of the Armenian Bone The Gala’s invocation was performed tonight are part of a one-of-a-kind group — “ABMDR has amassed an army of donors, Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) was cel- by Rev. Fr. Kirazian and Rev. Ekmekjian. so generous, so together. I am in awe of almost 3,000-strong. And although many ebrated at its annual Match for Life Gala on Subsequently remarks were delivered by what ABMDR has been able to achieve, in- may feel that the job is done, I’d like to the evening of September 16. The jubilant Gala Chairperson and ABMDR Board cluding having its own laboratory. You, the quote John Paul Jones by saying, ‘We have community event, held at the Taglyan Cul- member Sona Ashjian. “We are all here supporters of ABMDR, are not only help- not yet begun to fight.’ ABMDR cannot rest tural Center, in Los Angeles, was attended tonight because we believe in ABMDR’s ing fellow Armenians survive life-threaten- on its laurels. As long as there’s a need for by over 350 supporters. The Gala was made mission to save lives,” Ashjian said. “Prior ing illnesses through transplants, you have bone marrow donors, even if one Armen- possible by the major sponsorship of Ad- to starting my volunteering with ABMDR helped and continue to help save the lives ian can be saved, the work of ABMDR ventist Health Glendale and the Persian- in 2013, I was very much aware of how dif- of non-Armenians across the globe, includ- would be worth it. Finally, I would like to American Cancer Institute. ficult it is to find a bone marrow match for ing three patients in Iran.” thank the financial donors and benefactors Following a cocktail hour and silent a patient, and how important it was when At this juncture, Arpine Zohrabyan and of ABMDR. Without your generosity, auction in the elegant foyer and terrace of I was able to find one through my work as Dr. Sepilian introduced the “Be an Angel, ABMDR cannot continue fulfilling its life- the venue, the evening’s main program a microbiologist.” Ashjian went on to ex- Save a Life” fundraising segment of the saving mission. In order to maintain a began inside the hall. The Gala’s Master of press her gratitude to ABMDR benefactors evening, featuring the young ABMDR An- proper registry of donors, bone marrow Ceremonies was Dr. Vicken Sepilian, a as well as Gala Committee volunteers, “for gels. Seven years ago, Zohrabyan, a long- samples must be rigorously tested and cat- longtime ABMDR supporter and past pres- believing in our cause and giving us their time ABMDR supporter, helped save the alogued into an HLA tissue-typing data- ident of the Armenian-American Medical time and resources to continue the mission life of a three-year-old girl suffering from base. This is where the cost comes in, and Society. we’re striving to fulfill,” she said. leukemia, after she was identified as a this is where you, the financial donors, are “We are gathered here tonight to cele- Next to address the attendees was the matched bone marrow donor and donated the real heroes.” brate the spirit of generosity, and our evening’s keynote speaker, Dr. Frieda Jor- her blood marrow stem cells for the child’s In the concluding segment of the pro- shared bond with the life-saving mission of dan, President of ABMDR. “Our mission is transplant. gram, the 2018 ABMDR Lottery winners ABMDR,” Dr. Sepilian said in his opening to register donors and find those magic Following a musical interlude, featur- were announced. Subsequently the festivi- remarks. “In the course of our Gala, we will ones that match patients in need of a trans- ing the lively international sounds of the ties continued well into the night, to the ex- honor several individuals and organiza- plant,” Dr. Jordan began. “To date, we have Alessandro Calemme Band, Dr. Sepilian hilarating performances of the live band, tions for their altruism and selfless dedica- found over 2,500 potential donors. Bearing was joined by Dr. Frieda Jordan and Sona while many supporters participated in the tion to the ABMDR cause. We will also in mind that not every match results in a Ashjian on stage to present the 2018 silent auction in the foyer. highlight some of the key successes of the transplant, we have been extremely suc- ABMDR awards. The Organization of the Photos by Shahe Melelian / Arka Photogra- organization during the past year.” cessful, as we have already facilitated 31 Year Award was conferred on the Armen- phy, courtesy of ABMDR. Next, Dr. Sepilian acknowledged the transplants.” ian Relief Society (accepted by Silva Pola- presence of several dignitaries and guests “Last year, we upgraded our software dian), and the Business of the Year Award AFS to screen of honor, as well as representatives of com- system, as a result of which we have al- was presented to Hungry Nomad (ac- documentary munity institutions and health organiza- ready seen a doubling of the patient re- cepted by proprietors Tina Yeretsian and tions, including Rev. Fr. Ghevont Kirazian quests we normally get,” Dr. Jordan Vahe Mikhail). The Volunteers of the Year chronicling historic of the Western Prelacy; Rev. Vatche Ek- continued. “Today, we work closely with awards were presented to Dr. Christina mekjian of Immanuel Armenian Congrega- Yerevan’s new Transplant Center as well as Ashjian, Paulette Malekian, Tatevik Armenian journeys on Silk tional Church; Vrouyr Demirjian from the the Kidney Transplant Center. We intro- Manukyan, and the Armenian-American Road Armenian Spiritual Cultural Foundation; duced cord blood banking a few years Pharmacists’ Association. Accepting the Glendale, CA – Abril Bookstore's AFS Mary Hovagimian, representing US Con- back. We have already banked close to 100 award on behalf of the latter organization gressman Adam Schiff; Arda Tchakian, rep- cord blood samples — a tremendous health was its President, Sossy Yogurtian, who (Armenian Film Society) will present a resenting California State Senator Anthony insurance for the future of these babies. had traveled from the East Coast to attend documentary screening of, ANDIN: Ar- Portantino; California State Assembly- Moreover, every year, we expand and the Gala. menian Journey Chronicles followed by a member Laura Friedman; Glendale City adapt our technologies and expertise to de- The ABMDR Lifetime Achievement discussion with director, RUBEN GINEY Council members Vartan Gharpetian and velop tests that go beyond oncology and Award was conferred on longtime ABMDR on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2018 at 7:30pm Ara Najarian; Montebello City Treasurer help a wider group of patients. Finally, we supporter Dr. Varoosh Alaverdian; the at ABRIL BOOKSTORE - 415 E. Broad- Ashod Mooradian; Glendale Unified continue with our outreach and education Woman of the Year Award was presented way, Glendale, CA. Admission is free for School Board member Dr. Armine Ghar- program through lectures, TV shows, and to broadcast journalist and television host Armenian Film Society members. Please petian; Adventist Health Glendale Business social media. When we add all these, we Rubina Matevosyan, for tirelessly promot- call (818) 243-4112 for details. Development Executive Ramella Markar- are proud to tell you that, to date, not only ing the ABMDR mission on air and through ANDIN is an exciting experience ian and Adventist Health Glendale Foun- have we performed search requests for community activism alike; and the Man of about traveling to the farthest corners of dation President Irene Bourdon; Hoori over 4,500 patients, but also served close to the Year Award was bestowed on Melik an Asian ontinent trying to resolve a sin- Sadler, Founding Chair of the Persian- 5,000 non-oncology patients through these Kumjian for his extraordinary and ongoing gle question: how the Armenians were American Cancer Institute, and her hus- additional tests. All this because of our ded- support of the ABMDR cause, both person- able to move along the Silk Road and link band, Board member Dr. Charles Sadler; icated volunteers and you, our devoted ally and through the Immanuel Armenian the east and west, long before the discov- Dr. Neena Kapoor of Children’s Hospital of sponsors and supporters. Thank you for Congregational Church. ery age? Within 3 years, the crew filmed Los Angeles; Dr. Boris Bagdasarian and Dr. your continued dedication to our shared “Thank you for this marvelous honor,” in 11 countries including Armenia, France, Nubar Boghossian of the Los Angeles Can- mission of saving lives!” said Dr. Varoosh Alaverdian as he accepted India, China, Tibet, Central Asia, Russia, cer Network; representatives of the Ar- Afterwards Dr. Jordan and Dr. Sepilian his award. “I’m truly appreciative, and con- and Santo Domingo. They searched for menian-American Nurses Association Tina recognized the Gala’s sponsors by present- vey my gratitude to the entire Board of legendary artifacts such as the sunken Hartunian, Naira Martirosyan, and Alina ing them with Appreciation Awards. Ac- ABMDR.” On her part, Rubina Matevosyan ship of the famous pirate, William Kidd, Sargsyan; Armenian Relief Society Western cepting the awards were Ramella said, “On this wonderful occasion, as I or a mysterious Armenian monastery at Region Chair Silva Poladian; Dr. Silva Gas- Markarian, on behalf of Adventist Health thank ABMDR for this great award, I ask the bottom of Lake Issyk Kul near the Chi- parian, representing the Armenian-Ameri- Glendale; Mrs. Hoori Sadler from the Per- that every one of you do your utmost to nese border where remains of one of can Medical Society; Zaven Kazazian of the sian-American Cancer Institute; and nurture and support our beloved organiza- Christ’s disciples are kept. Armenian-American Museum and Cul- Vrouyr Demirjian from the Armenian Spir- tion, as it continues to build on its life-sav- tural Center; and Kavitha Pathmarajah and itual Cultural Foundation. “I’d like to con- ing work throughout the world.” RUBEN GINEY is an Armenian-born Deepa Janha of the Sri Lankan Bone Mar- gratulate every one of you,” Sadler said in Also delivering remarks was Man of film Director. Nor Or, September 27, 2018, No. 37_N.O. Blank 9/26/18 7:46 PM Page 7

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  «»-         INALCO (Institut National des Langues et Civi -  lisations Orientales),    2015- «»-   -      -  «   -  ,       »,   ,   - 18-       ...              ,          -        -     ,   , , ,           ,     ,   ,      -   , -       ,   ,  -      , ,  . ,   ,       -              ,        ,     1982-  .           ,     - ààÚÚòòªª ««ÆÆÜÜÈÈøøúú»»--ÆÆÚÚÎÎÎÎÜÜØØääÆÆààÜÜÆÆììÆÆââ ¸¸ààÎÎîî..ÜÜÆÆîîîîúúÜÜä人îÜÜÆÆººîî

     ,      -                      -         .  ,               -  1991     -        -  . ,           -   ,  ,  - ,      ,      ,     ,      ,      - –     -      -                 -  «»   1984   –              - ,                   - ,  ,  ,  -     105        -  , 35    - .-.    -        ,  ,   -        -     2012   ,       -     ,         «»        –                –     -     2010  - ,      -       - ,       -    ,       - ,   -      .    ,                 ,      2013,      .          AUB-         ,          - ,         ,    -     ,  -           , , ,  - – 15   ,  ,      ,    - , , ,  - ,       -  ,            -      ,  -  ,  70   (  -  ,         )    ,      - –  ,     -                        -       -  ,          1997-    50           -   ,   -     ,  .  ,      -     ,         -        ,   -     ,          - ,           ,  ,   ,            ,    -             ,      -   ,    -   , ,  -      -  , ,    -     ,                   ,   -        -       -  ,             ,   ,           -      -  ,   -   ,    -                  ,        -      -   AUB ,     ,     ,         ,                 -       - ,        ,            –     -         ,   (                   -  «»- ,   :     )       –    ,   -       -       -          -        -   INALCO    -  ,          ,   -   ,     , ,     -    , ,  ,                   -      - , ,  2018 Nor Or, September 27, 2018, No. 37_N.O. 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غÆκÜ ´øº éçáññ ¶à¶øúÎºÜ ¸àÎî.ÈÈÆܸêºÜ           ÆäîàôÆ (Free Enterprise)  ,   600-  300      ,  ,        17  2018-,   700-,      -       - Turing          .   .  Daraprim     ,   ,   , ,               - Aids-   ,      .     -   2015 ,    -       -     13,50     -        ,        750 ,  -        5,000     -        ...  ,    ,   - ***          -    , îºÎÜ «යôà    - Turing       - èÜÒÜòàôØ»     -        (CEO)        -        ,  ,    ,  15-16  2018-,    - « »       « » (retreat)      -     -   ...   Mater Dolorosa  ,     -                   - Mylan          .         EpiPen   , 1.     mental health-      -             ,    - (allergy)           Dr.           - Lucas Alexanian       ,   2.  « »       -     ,         -   750  ,    ,                , 24  2018

     EpiPen-     -          (  -     ),  2009-   100  -     ,       - 2015- ,   -  600  ,    ( -  ,  ... )   -     (securities fraud):     - , Turing   -      -      ,         -             ,   (CEO)      - 2007- 2,5  ,  2015-     - 19       ,      EpiPen-     -     -      -     -               Mylan     -            ... Lobbying.  ,    

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  301 .        :               ,                ,   -      -   ,                  -    - ,         ,    ,   - :    ,         ,        .   -  ,       :     ,   -     -                 -          ,  -    ,   : ,   ,  -     ,    ,  . .  .     ,      22-23  1999 . ,  ,  ,   -          -     :  ,    -     -  (26  2005 .)       -   79          -  «     -    79  - »:  »:     -  ,         - -    .    -   :    -  3-   -    . -     79     ,  ,    -     -  , .  , .  ,  :      - . .  , .  ,  .     :   -        ,       -        -    -   –       - :  , ,  , -       -    .  - , , ,      -          -        : ,  ,    - ,     - :  ,  -  :    ,     ,          ,        -       .     ,    -  : «     - :        -    -           .       - ,   - :   -     ,     -    . :      . .  -    -  ,     -  . .   -  ,  ,    -     ,  ,   -  ,  -   ,     : .  -      - ,  .   -      -    ,   .  ,   :  ,   -             .  -     27-  ,  -       -     -   ,        - ,     - ,   -  ,      ,       -  ,      :     -     - , ,  -    .  -   ()  , ,     ,      -     - -       -  , .  -  : , .  

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ÙÉ»-ÂÃÇÏ»íñÅñÇ .  2-     ,   -       - ïñ»Ï»ûÃ»ñáñ    -     ßÏ»ñáÛÃ-åñÑ¿ëÁ    :     -      :  ,    -    -       ,     - ,         -     :       -    ,   - :    -               ,        ,              :     - ,        -      ,                      -      :    ,          -     -           -    :  :             17  2018 ,  13,   -         700- «»  -     -  ,         ÜàôàÎÜ¶Æº...       -  -    - .  2- ,   -           - -   -     -             - - ,     -       - :      -        -    :        -   ,  -      -     -        -         -     :           -  ,  -     - .      ,   -   21-    -     2012-2017, .             -  2014-2017  .      -      -   .     2015-  :    :   .   - 2017,             -  .   -        «        1961-       - ,  »  -    : 1969,        ,    - ,    -         -  :           -            -   ,    ,        -     -     -      -                  -     -     - ,       .       -    -        ,  22   -         -    ,      : :  ,    -    1971-        -         1978  ,   - (626)394-7048, (949)903-6111  ,     -    -     -   : :   - òôÎòÎÜ      -   ,    -     -        ()  ,–  -  :     -   19-,  , ,–  -    -       ,  -  .                    -    « »        :               « »           -    ,    ,   -   , Üñ¿Ã(Üû)ÚÏáø¿É¿ß»      -    - ,   - Ï ñïùëáõÇèÎÇßñù»ñ¿    - ,     -       -     -     - îøêàôØ       27-   :   ,       ,                ,    :      ,   ,    -                    ,       -   :  ,   -          - ,     -    ()    ,      :     ,    -          -   :     ,          ,  -  :         -        - ,       : Nor Or, September 27, 2018, No. 37_N.O. 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ÛÏÏÙñÏËÏñ •      - Ø¿ÏáëÏ¿»õ»ñÏáõ  9-    - •    ñÍÿÙ»ïÉÏÇñ  .        - «-»-«» 4-0       - «»-«» 2-1      - «-»-«» 1-3       8-  - «»-«» 3-0       . «», «» 16-,       « » 15, «» 13, «--   ,   -  - » 11, «» 8, «-» 6,     « » 6, «» 5      -         -  -           WBC International  «»-«-»  - Silver   • -       21    - ËÙïÛÇËÏñ  ,  30        •  23-       - •       43-  -     -   ,             ,     ,   .       9       -   ,  - (   )       ,  ,      (55 .)     20-27-  -   ,  -   (130 .)  -    ,  ,   -        - ,        .   -            -       (       • -      ),     67 Champions Showdown ,   - . ,  100    « »      - ÛÏÏáõÃåáÉÇËÏñ     -        -      ,   ,    - •     1/8-     17.58.5          -        -   (60 .)  - .           «»-«-» 1-4  14         (63 « »-«» 2-3  93 ,   .)        - «»-«» 1-1 8.55.5           - «»-«» 0-0 13-    11.514.5               -       4- ,    -        - •   17    1412      -           ,      3-          (15.510.5),   -   0-1  0-2        • 2-   «»-     ,   8.517.5 «»    «  -       250  »  1-0  • «»          30  • «»    «»       ,  20         6-  «»   •     ,            -   ,   -   «»           60- , -  ,     «»   (4-2) ,     9   -  «»      -  7    3-  •         2     7.5-  1-2-         - •      -                   ,      - •               - ØñÏ Éáõñ»ñÁ ÏÁ ÑÙñ¿ª •      -  ôºîÆê ´ÚغÜ

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ØÜê¶êºÜÆàôÔºÒÀ     ÜÎÊàôºÜ27-¸îº¸ÒÆÜ -       - èÆÂàì   - ,  ,            - ê»åï»Ù»ñ21-Ç  ,   ,     Ûëïß»ó 1991         -           :   - ÏËáõû     -   ,       ïñ»ñÓÁ         :         -  ,   -  27     -     -     -  21-  ,   - :     ,    -    ,     ,  -      . ,   -   :     -     -     ,       -      -  .     -    -          -  , ,  -     -      :       -  «» -         «   -  ,   - ,      ,         (Summit of Minds)                -                   -      :  -     -      ,  -,    - ,     -           -     -     -   ,   ,  : , ,   -      :          -     -    :    ,   (  Google,  ,       : Nasdaq, Cargyll, McKinsey, Revo -    -   ,     -       -    lution,  Nestlé, Pictet   ,         ,     Lombard Odier,        -   ,  « - Groupe Accor, Publicis, OneRagtime,        ,  - »   - Société Générale,  «      ,  -      »,  Bridgepoint  ,   :       Kleinwort Hambros)      ,       :    -    -          -     -         -      ,             -       -  :            -      ,        -         -    ,      -       -         -    ,   -         -    : ,    -         ,        ,      -     - ÜËÏÇ  ,    -     -       :         .  ÑñÙïñ      :    -     È»õáºñáë»    -  , , -    , -         »:     ÏëÏÍ»ÉÇ      - íÇÏÇÙ¿ç    ØÇÛì»ñ·Çñ»ñ             -    . «     -                      » « 24»      -  -            ,                    « -   ,           -                2018   «. . »   16-  22-         -   -               100-  -      ,                   -              -     -       »,-     -         ,  ,    -      -        , :    