Archive for February, 2009

Being an Armenian Vegetarian: One of These Things is not Like the Other

Being an Armenian Vegetarian: One of These Things is not Like the Other

To many, holidays are joyous occasions to spend with family and friends, a chance to reflect back on unforgettable memories, enjoy each other’s company and indulge in good food. Not for me, at least not for the past year, when in an ethically charged decision, I decided to stop eating meat. Queue the Greek chorus [...]

Commentary 10 Comments

LAPD Offers Hefty Reward in Shooting Death of Father and Daughter

Los Angeles police offered a $75,000 reward yesterday for information leading to the arrest of those involved in the killing of Khachik Safaryan, 43,  and his 8-year-old daughter Lusine, who were found shot to death in December inside their apartment in the 1200 block of Tamarind Avenue in Little Armenia, reported the Los Angeles Times. [...]

Diaspora 0 Comments

Senator Robert Menendez Urges Clinton to Reaffirm Support for Genocide

Senator Robert Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey recently called on then-Secretary of State candidate Hillary Clinton to reaffirm her support for recognizing the Armenian Genocide upon taking office on January 13, 2009 during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s confirmation hearing. Menendez, who is the first person of Hispanic ethnicity to represent New Jersey in [...]

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Happy 140th Birthday, Mr. Toumanian

One of the most reveled Armenian writers, Hovhannes Toumanian was born on Feb. 19, 1869 in the Province of Lori in Armenia. His work centered on the lives of villagers and was in fact, quite tragic, however any reader will find that his work has universal appeal. Toumanian was involved in many activities including the [...]

Culture Vulture 2 Comments

Inga and Anush Arshakyans to Represent Armenia in Eurovision 2009

Sister act Inga and Anush Arshakyans were chosen on Feb. 14, 2009 to represent Armenia in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow with their song interchangeably called “Nor Par” (New Dance) and “Jan Jan.” Inga and Anush, who started their career in 2000 by entering the National Song Theater of Armenia will follow three [...]

Armenia, Culture Vulture 0 Comments