Author: Toganian Liana

RESEARCH REPORTS FROM A.D. GAZAZYAN AND CO-AUTHORS PROVIDE NEW INSIGHTS INTO PHYSICS

Science Letter
July 7, 2009

"The possibility of storage of quantum information with photons is
studied in the case of resonant transitions via many close lying
exciton levels in a solid with impurity Lambda-atoms. The upper
levels of the impurity atom form resonant Fano states, similar to the
autoionization atomic states, due to the configuration interaction
with the continuum of the exciton band," scientists writing in the
European Physical Journal D report (see also Physics).

"In this case slowing of light pulses is shown to be realistic, in the
presence of the control field, down to the group velocity much lower
than that in vacuum. The possibility of storage and reconstruction of
a quantum pulse is studied in the case of the instantaneous switching
on/off of the control field. It is shown that the signal quantum pulse
cannot be stored undistorted for differing values of Fano parameters
and for non-zero two-photon detuning and decay rate between the lower
levels (decoherence)," wrote A.D. Gazazyan and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "However, for small difference of the Fano
parameters and for small values of the two-photon detuning and the
decoherence there is no distortion in the case where the length of
the pulse is much longer than the linear absorption ( amplification)
length, so the shape and quantum state of the light pulse can be
restored.."

Gazazyan and colleagues published their study in European Physical
Journal D (Quantum memory for photons in case of many close
lying exciton resonances in solids. European Physical Journal D,
2009;53(2):243-251).

Additional information can be obtained by contacting A.D. Gazazyan,
NAS Armenia, Institute Physics Research, Ashtarak 0203 2, Armenia.

The publisher of the European Physical Journal D can be contacted at:
Springer, 233 Spring St., New York, NY 10013, USA.

BEITEDDINE AUDIENCES ENTRANCED DURING RETURN OF AZNAVOUR
By May Jeong

Daily Star
July 11 2009
Lebanon

Iconic French vocalist is enjoyed by diplomats, cafe owners alike

BEITEDDINE: It’s not often you have a chance to see front-row French
diplomats enjoying the same show as the folks in the impromptu seating
on the rooftop of the nearby family-run cafe. That’s what came to
pass at the main courtyard of Beiteddine Palace Thursday night as
Charles Aznavour, sporting shiny shoes and matching suspenders,
held his audience rapt.

The iconic composer-vocalist has had a long relationship with
Lebanon. Photo albums around Beirut sport more than one image of
the youthful Aznavour enjoying a drink of something-or-other at a
prominent Armenian-owned Hamra Street bistro. Based on his reception,
Aznavour’s status has shrunk not a whit in the intervening years.

Aznavour’s stage presence towers far above his 160 centimeter
height. As he whispered sweet nothings to those swooning in main
courtyard of Beiteddine Palace, you could almost hear the fluttering
hearts of the romantics in the crowd as they missed a beat or two.

Aznavour has composed over 1,000 songs and sold over 100 million
records and in more recent years he has complemented his musical
career with cinematic and diplomatic work.

The Frank Sinatra of France, as he is known among Francophones,
Aznavour belted out such familiar numbers as "La Boheme" and "Ave
Maria," which held his trans-global, multi-generational audience rapt.

His performance was backed by a six-piece band of bass, keyboard,
piano, saxophone, drums, an accordion and a pair of vocalists to sing
accompaniment. One of the choristers, the vocalist’s daughter, Katia
Aznavour, briefly shared center stage with him. The father-daughter
duet was sung in perfect pitch and, while the family resemblance was
difficult to detect (Katia seemed to tower over her petite father),
the performance was marked by an easy familiarity.

Aznavour’s band, some of whom have traveled with him for over a dozen
years, function as a tightly-knit, cohesive unit, all of its members
evincing affection and admiration for the band-leader.

At times, Aznavour seemed to be performing a soliloquy on life, death,
and everything in between. Other times, he just seemed to be having
a good time, keeping both himself and the audience entertained.

Encouraged by the ease with which he carried himself on stage, the
audience seemed a bit more willing to let go as well.

Aznavour continued to belt out vintage numbers, and what begin as
isolated clapping and humming among the audience soon morphed into
a full-on sing-along.

The vocalist then reciprocated with playful two-steps and ad hoc dance
routines. His youthful carrying-on was matched only by the reverence
he showed for his venue. To watch him waltz, tap, swoon, and croon,
was to see a man in his prime.

The sole criticism of the show would be that some of the jazz numbers
echoed one another a little too closely. Played side by side, it
was difficult for the untrained ear to discern one from another. The
final number of the evening seemed a bit too choreographed, a little
too perfect. But this was a minor detraction in what was overall a
commanding performance by a seasoned musician entertainer.

Aznavour’s popularity was evident from the ad hoc seating arrangements
that sprang up on the rooftops of the houses surrounding the
palace. One improvised balcony, atop a nearby gas station, was seating
over a dozen curious onlookers who could be heard humming along to
every number from afar. Aznavour sang songs to fall in love to and,
drunk with music, the audience was entranced.

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AGBU SUMMER INTERNS MEET WITH THE PRIMATE AT THE DIOCESE

Thirty-five AGBU interns, hailing from all over the world, visited the New
York headquarters of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
and enjoyed dinner with Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag Barsamian on
Wednesday evening, July 7.

The evening continued a welcome annual tradition for AGBU interns to
acquaint themselves with the Primate and the Diocesan complex.

Following a tour of St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, led by Deacon Levon
Altiparmakian, the AGBU group gathered in the "tahlij" (or formal reception
room) of the Diocesan Center, to acquaint themselves with Archbishop
Barsamian and have dinner together in a relaxed atmosphere.

Addressing the group, Archbishop Barsamian quoted Vahan Tekeyan’s poem "The
Armenian Church" to affirm that the mother church is "the birthplace of the
Armenian soul."

"The Armenian Church is home for all of us, because it is the birthplace of
our soul and spirituality," said the Primate. "You are at your home here at
the Diocese."

Archbishop Barsamian spoke about the founders of St. Vartan Cathedral,
themselves survivors of the Armenian Genocide, who turned their vision of
building an Armenian cathedral in New York into a reality. "The St. Vartan
Cathedral in New York is a wonderful ‘face’ of the Armenian presence in the
United States," he said.

He noted that prominent leaders of other churches have visited the
cathedral, along with notable senators and congressmen, and most recently
New York’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who was at the cathedral for the
consecration of the recently-installed bronze doors.

Summarizing the history of the Armenian Church and citing important turning
points in the history of the Armenian people, Archbishop Barsamian
highlighted the pivotal role the Armenian Church has played throughout the
centuries.

The Primate asked each intern to introduce him or herself, and to tell where
they are interning for the summer. He invited the group to ask him questions
and engaged them in a warm and candid dialogue about the Armenian Church,
its history and people.

The interns, who are in their fourth week of the eight-week AGBU program,
come from communities around the world, including Russia, Lebanon, Syria,
Argentina, Holland, and Brazil, as well as from locales across the United
States. They have been placed in internships in diverse fields including
finance, public relations, marketing, medicine, and fashion. Directing the
program for the third year is Michael Hovsepian, and Ciara Libaridian is
serving as the activities coordinator.

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Photo 1: Archbishop Khajag Barsamian (center) Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian
(left) and Very Rev. Fr. Haigazoun Najarian (right) with the participants of
the AGBU New York Summer Intern Program at St. Vartan Cathedral

Photo 2: Archbishop Khajag Barsamian addresses the AGBU interns during
dinner at the Diocesan Center

SHANE MOSLEY WILL NOW MOVE ON FROM PACQUIAO BOUT

Examiner.com
July 8, 7:53 PM

After spending the better part of five months begging for a fight with
Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosley will move on to explore other options
according to Golden Boy boss Richard Schaefer.

I argued last week that we need to hear less from promoters in the
boxing media, and this is a classic example.

Was the news day so slow for Mr. Dan Rafael, that he felt the need
to write a glorified blurb on something most educated fans already
knew – Top Rank and Mega Manny were not going to fight Mosley. Does
Dan jump to the phone every time the caller identification reads,
"Golden Boy Promotions," or "Richard Schaefer.," or "Pigface Inc."?

So Mosley now comes to the reality of fighting a Andre Berto, Paul
Williams, or Kermit Cintron; not bad options when your a guy who does
not sell boat loads of tickets or pay per views. If Shane can scam,
I mean score, himself a multi-million dollar payday by matching up
with the mentioned fighters, he should consider himself lucky in the
current economic climate.

I find it particularly curious that Schaefer went out of his way to
make it clear Mosley is no longer in the Pacquiao Lottery when A)
his fighter was never in it and B) he was never in it partly because
his promoter was not pushing for the fight.

Best of luck to Sugar Shane Mosley, a class act inside and outside
of the ring who now faces reality.

Catch Vic The Entertainer This Weekend

I love the dummies who are waiting for the next blockbuster fighter
above the middleweight division to storm onto the scene. Why waste
your time and wait, when there is a truly entertaining force in boxing
down in the bantamweight class?

If you casually came across my hack-like ramblings, you might not
know who Vic Darchinyan is; feel free to order Showtime for the
weekend and catch Vic Darchinyan in full glory against 118 pounder
title holder Joseph Agbeko Saturday night.

Sure he is not technically graced like Floyd Mayweather or have myopic
fans like Pacquiao, but the Armenian via Australia has plenty of heart
and looked to administer pain against ever man he has ever fought.

The Boxing Bookie John Chavez once described Darchinyan’s fighting
style as that of a hunchback, call it what you want, but it produces
fireworks more often than not. He comes to knock his man out, from any
angle imaginable, and after the fight challenges anyone from 118 pounds
up to middleweight for a fight…and I am starting to believe he would
be nuts enough to fight Kelly Pavlik or Paul Williams given the chance.

Note that Darchinyan’s 26 wins with 22 knock-outs and his lone defeat
was also via knock-out. Saturday night, I predict, I predict…PAIN
Remembering Alexis Arguello – Lois’ Favorite Fights This week’s Lois’
Favorite Fights serves as a small tribute to fallen warrior Alexis
Arguello. Viewing fights like Aaron Pryor vs. Alexis Arguello solidify
my belief that we need more than 12 rounds for championship bouts. Rest
in Peace champ.

VIVACELL-MTS; NOW WITH CONVERGENT POST-PAID, PRE-PAID BILLING

TeleGeography
Wednesday, 8 July 2009

Armenian wireless operator VivaCell-MTS, a unit of Russian group Mobile
TeleSystems (MTS), has switched on its new pre-paid and post-paid fully
convergent billing system for voice, data and content services. Working
in partnership with ESKADENIA Software, a developer of billing and
customer relationship management (CRM software), VivaCell-MTS says
the ESKADENIA-supplied CRM has been fully integrated with its Ericsson
Charging System. ‘The billing convergence enables more flexibility to
the customers, such as innovative pricing schemes, bundled service
packages and a full range of payment options for all voice and next
generation services,’ said VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian.

CHRISTOFIAS: "TURKEY MUST RECOGNISE CYPRUS, RESPECT TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY"

Financial Mirror
July 08, 2009

— "Melkonian school should continue" —

— "Melkonian school should continue" —

President Demetris Christofias concluded a two-day official visit
to Armenia, where he said after meetings with his counterpart Serzh
Sargsian that Cyprus-Armenia ties should be enhanced even further.

In an interview with the Azg daily newspaper in Yerevan, Christofias
said that "on a political level we have no issues. However, we need
greater coordination on other matters."

"There are weaknesses in our bilateral relations, particularly on
economic and cultural exchanges, as well as tourism. So, we have
decided to boost our efforts so that the relevant ministries on both
sides can prepare the necessary protocols," Christofias said.

"Our political ties are at a very high level, and on international
and regional policies, again we have common ground. We also have a
strong foundation as regards the common issues and problems we share."

Referring to his statements at the joint press conference in Yerevan,
where he said that negotiating with Turkey was complicated, because
Turkey was a complicated counterpart, Christofias told Azg, "that is
what we are trying to achieve. We do not have direct talks with Turkey,
because Turkey, unfortunately, does not want to talk with the Republic
of Cyprus, as it does not recognise our independence in violation of
international laws, and in particular European laws, as it aspires to
join the European Union but refuses to recognise an EU member state."

"Negotiations are taking place between the two community leaders. The
current Turkish Cypriot leader is is an old comrade and friend of
mine, Mr Talat. For years the Turkish Republican Party and Akel have
cooperated. Since 1977 it was agreed that we would strive towards
a unified federal state. I regret to say that Talat has become the
community leader but his policy is directed by Ankara. Naturally, I
must be understanding, but there are limits which he has passed. So
we have met difficulties in the negotiations, as Ankara wants a
confedaration and the Greek Cypriot community cannot accept that."

"However, our talks continue. I am doing my best to persuade Talat
to return to our common policy and to find common language to solve
the Cyprus problem. But somebody must also persuade Turkey. The UN
and the EU must make it clear that Ankara is obliged to recognise
the Republic of Cyprus and respect our independence and territorial
integrity. And Mr Talat must be allowed to talk freely with us in
order to reach a solution desired by everyone."

As regards Ankara’s regional ambitions, Christofias said that "Turkey
tries to present itself as the peacemaker in the Caucusus and with
peace initiatives. Time will tell if these are to be believed. I am
cautious, having my own experience with Turkey."

"For example, President Serzh Sargsian took the initiative to
meet with the Turkish president and proposed a normalisation of
relations. Despite its initial agreement, Turkey did not sign the
relative protocol and started putting new conditions. I think Turkey
is playing a strategic game. From our experience, we managed a few
days ago to open a new chapter on a common crossing point (Lymnitis),
near which lies a Turkish military camp. They asked the U.N. to allow
family members to visit the camp, to which I agreed. But after that
they started setting new conditions, leading to complications on a
matter we had agreed on ten months ago."

Melkonian proposal On the issue of the Melkonian school in Nicosia,
Christofias was asked about the AGBU’s intentions to sell the land,
and the majority of Armenians wanting to reopen the school.

"We are in the middle, when it is difficult to say anything to either
side. This is a very sensitive issue for Cyprus and the Armenians
living there, because the Melkonian has been a distinguished school,
thousands of young Armenians have received their education there,
which has been of a high standard."

"For the Armenians of Cyprus, it is a matter of national pride. And
we understand the feelings of our fellow Armenian Cypriots."

"We are in favour of seeing the Melkonian continue its existence,
this is our policy. This is our feeling as well. On the other hand,
we are not the owners. The owner is in the United States and we
cannot force them, or confiscate that property. We do not want to
see a conflict among Armenians. The owning company’s representatives
came from the U.S. and I received them, and listened to them. But I
only listened. I did not promise anything, because any decision we
take must respect the wishes of the Armenian public."

"This is a complicated issue and complicated problem. We say that we
are ready to solve the complex Cyprus problem through peaceful means
and I hope that we can find the way to solve this issue as well through
dialogue, for the benefit of Armenians of Cyprus, Lebanon, Armenia and
the whole world. And this we must do as soon as possible as the school
has already been leased for two years to our government for another
school that had construction problems. There are other solutions as
well and I hope that very soon you will hear some good news.

"And ‘good news’ means, and I hope it will be good news, that it will
satisfy the Armenians who are extremely sensitive about this matter."

GRIGOR ARAKELYAN APPOINTED ARMENIA’S AMBASSADOR TO IRAN

armradio.am
08.07.2009 11:07

On July 7 President Serzh Sargsyan signed a decree on releasing Karen
Nazaryan from the duties of Armenia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

According to another presidential decree, Grigor Arakelyan was
appointed Armenian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to
the Islamic Republic of Iran (seat in Tehran).

AZERIS SHOULD TALK TO KARABAKH ARMENIANS, MANOYAN SAYS

Yerkir
06.07.2009 20:03

Yerevan (Yerkir) – A pan-Armenian conference to discuss the Artsakh
issue and the Armenian-Turkish relations will be held in Stepanakert
on July 10-11.

More than 120 politicians, public figures, businessmen from 20
countries will participate in the conference. Former Foreign Minister
Vardan Oskanian, ARF Bureau member Davit Lokian, Karabakh Foreign
Minister Georgy Petrosian, ARF Supreme Body of Armenia representative
Armen Rustamian will deliver reports at the conference that is
sponsored by Karabakh President Bako Sahakian and funded by the
Piunik Foundation.

"The conference is being organized because of the concerns raised due
to the Armenia-Turkey negotiations as well as the talks on Artsakh,
and there is a need to voice them," Kiro Manoyan, the director of
the ARF Bureau’s Hay Dat and Political Affairs Office, said at a news
conference July 6. He said the Armenia-Turkey talks are in stalemate
and everyone is waiting for Turkey’s move. Voicing ARF’s position,
Manoyan said that so long as Turkey is talking from the position of
putting forward preconditions, putting Artsakh in the core of the
negotiations, Armenia should leave the negotiations.

"Azerbaijan had been enjoying Artsakh for 70 years. It’s over now.

They should understand this. They should talk to Armenians, and first
of all, with Armenians of20Artsakh," Manoyan added.

"BY STREAMS OF BABEL", MAKAR EKMALIAN’S HITHERTO UNKNOWN WORK WAS PUBLISHED

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
07.07.2009 18:01 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Sharakan Musical Ensemble founder and Art Director
Daniel Erazhisht completed the unfinished work of Ekmalian, entitled
"By Streams of Babel".

The manuscripts of unfinished work were provided to Daniel Erazhisht
by Literature and Art Museum archives.

The completed work, drawing on Marak Ekmalian’s manuscripts, will
be published by State Center for Spiritual Music at RA Ministry of
Culture. Musical composition premier, featured by Sharakan Ensemble,
will be held in autumn 2009.

PRESS TV

Armenia holds seminar on modern women
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:37:32 GMT

Iranian-Armenians celebrating the New Year
Armenia has held a seminar on women and their social and cultural role
in the third millennium in the capital city of Yerevan.
Iranian envoy to Armenia Ali Saqqaiyan, head of the UN development
Program office in Yerevan Consuelo Vidal and head of the Armenian
Association of Women with University Education Jemma Hasratian were
among the officials attending the event.
Head of Lazarian University’s International Academy of Education
Anahid Harootunian referred to the active role of women in the Iranian
society, saying, "We were amazed at the cooperation of Iran’s cultural
office, because we didn’t think that Iranian women were considered
important members of their society."
She added that the collaborations between Armenian officials and the
Iranian Embassy and cultural office have showed that Iranian women
maintain a high social and cultural status.
Harootunian also pointed to the activities of Armenian women in Iran,
saying, "Iran has always supported religious minorities, especially
Armenian women."
Ali Saqqaiyan compared the status of women in Iran and around the
world, and stressed the importance placed by Islam on womanhood.
"Islam pays special attention to women and one of the Suras of the
holy Qur’an has been named after the Virgin Mary," he said.
He also said organizing such seminars show the significance of women’s
role in academic circles, adding, "Development is not possible without
the presence of women."
A photo exhibition was held on the sidelines of the event, introducing
Iranian women’s activities in various fields, including industry and
education.
Organized by Iran’s cultural office in Armenia, the United Nation’s
development Program office in Yerevan and the Armenian Association of
Women with University Education, the seminar was held on July 2, 2009.
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