needs," he should pursue solar and wind resources far more vigorously. These two forms
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of energy are independent of any political
able to convey to you and your staff my admiration for the wonderful presentation and
climate and fre.e of any blockades.
In New England, where the climate is similarto thatof Armenia, solarenergy is used to heat government-owned and operated elderly citizens' aparfrnentbuildings, schools and private homes. This is a proven technology, and even though it cannot meet all the demands of energy consumption in Armenia, it should not be kept on the back burner. I believe that a solar energy consortium should be formed in the Diaspora to fund, purchase ormanufacture components needed retrofit apartments and homes in Armenia. I commend MinisterTashjian and his staff for their selfless dedication to find solutions
to
to the needs of our homeland.
John Daghlian North Andov e r, Mas sachus ett s
It gives me an exceptional pleasure to be
wide coverage of varied topics and my warmest congratulations. Odette Bazil B
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Parliamentary Group London, England
the spirit nor the soul. Other than learning about some dry facts
I
find that I have gained very little from your reporting or editorials. I enjoy yourmagazine less and less. AIM is now aloof from what is going on in Armenia. Under the circumstances, I see no point in renewing my subscription. That money would be better spent in aid to Karabakh. Hagop D. Yacoubian, M. D. Ia guna H il I s, C alifo rnia
The views you express in AIM are often way out ofbase. Some ofyour regular reporters, suchasTonyHalpin, areoutoftouch with reality and have no concept of the Armenian Experience, They do not appreciate the emotions of theArmenian people, colored by generations ofdesperate struggle for survival. Theirefforts to givea so-called unbiased interpretation of facts has turned them into alien outsiders and their writings stir neither
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the U.S. Canada, France,
recruiting volunteers to work
countries have worked hand
on the land during our annual Summer programs ranging from construction projects, to
in hand with local villagers on the land to assist the local population and to preserve
help Armenian refugees reset-
our culture.
England, Armenia and other
Some distinguished former
tle in Armenia, to renovating historic monuments, to earth-
volunteers today occu py
quake reconstruction work, and agricultural projects.
responsible positions in elther the government of Armenia or various other vol-
Your involvement will entail 4 weeks in either July
untary and educational organizations. A few examples:
or August 1993.
Gassla Apkadan ('90)
Our efforts not only have
direct benefits for Armenia, but they also deliver a profound and powerful psychological boost to native
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are Armenia proper and the
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Armenian villages around
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Kessab, Syria.
Professor, American University of Armenia; among others. lf you are an able bodied
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Matthew Der Manuellan ('78)
Summer programs. Please forward your check with this coupon to N.Y. address below.
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