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around 8 million what most sources indicated also, but several estimate around 6.5 million and that is why I got confused. Thanks for your detailed reply and thanks to Arpa also

On Wikipedia it states 8 million, some other site claims 6.5 million. What is the correct figure anyone know?

Actually the Armenian officials offered to named a street, square after him, but he refused. I am not saying he should blindly give money away. I am sure many people got rich because of his donations, but still most of the money went to good causes and actually did something and walking through Yerevan proves that. Let him build factories in Armenia or even use his power in Chrystler to pressure them to open a plant there

Kirkorian is a billionaire, he should give more to Armenia, what is he going to do with 10 billion, take it with him, he should invest much more into Armenia. Don't get me wrong, I adore him for what he has done for Armenia, but he can still do more.

I like your sig

Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region 104 North Belmont Street, Suite 200 Glendale, California 91206 Phone: 818.500.1918 Fax: 818.246.7353 ancawr@anca.org www.anca.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ACTION ALERT +++ ACTION ALERT January 12, 2006 Contact: Lerna Kayserian Tel: (818) 500-1918 PROTEST GERMAN BANKS WITHHOLDING ARMENIAN GENOCIDE VICTIMS' ASSETS ===================================================== Current Status: ===================================================== On behalf of the heirs of Armenians who perished during the Armenian Genocide, the law firms of Geragos & Geragos, Kabatack Brown Kellner, and Yeghiayan & Associates will be filing a lawsuit against Deutsche Bank and Dresdner Bank on January 13, 2006. The lawsuit alleges that the German banks have systematically thwarted the recovery of millions of dollars in assets deposited by Armenians prior to the 1915 Genocide. In addition, the lawsuit seeks damages for looted Armenian assets forcibly taken by the Turkish government during the Genocide. Deutsche Bank funded the Turkish government's mass genocide of Armenians in return for these looted Armenian assets. ===================================================== What You Can Do: ===================================================== Join Armenian Americans from Los Angeles and Orange County in protesting Deutsche and Dresdner Banks' shameful failure to return money and assets belonging to heirs of Armenians who perished during the Armenian Genocide. The protest and a press confenence will be held on Friday, January 13, 2006 at 12 noon at the Downtown Los Angeles office of Deutsche Bank located at 300 South Grand Avenue. Your presence at this protest is needed to garner the attention of Deutsche and Dresdner Bank executives who have ignored their banks' wrongdoings. Guest speakers will include attorneys Mark J. Geragos, Brian Kabatack, and Vartkes Yeghiayan. Lunch will be donated by Zankou Chicken.

I got one word, "Propaganda", Jews mastered it in this country, we should also. ANCA and AAA have done a great job of bringing the Armenian issues forward in Washington, but this is not enough. We should make noise like people said in this thread and let Americans know about us, our sufferings, our culture, like Jews did, then we will prevail.

Turkey's foreign minister has suggested that a controversial law against insults to the state or its institutions could be changed. Turkish novelist Orhan Pamuk is currently being tried under the law, while lawyers are also threatening to use it against a Dutch legislator. Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said: "There may be need for a new law." "We're trying to make Turkey a country in which democracy and human rights are as valid as in any EU country." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4565466.stm

good points. Also, I would suggest creating favorable conditions for foreign investment, so Diasporans will have no fears in investing in Armenian economy. Also, I understand that is virtually impossible to get rid of corruption, but corruption in Armenia needs to be contained, partly thats what keeps Armenia from going forward.

Well this is a good sign, I guess: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051216/ap_on_...HNlYwMlJVRPUCUl

if you have enough cash, everything is possible in Armenia

Ok, I heard Turkey say that the Armenian Genocide occured because of war, famine, our supposed collaboration with the Russians but bad weather? "Turkey accepts that many Armenians died during the campaign. However, Turkey says that the reason was not genocide, but war conditions, bad weather, famine, and communal clashes". http://groong.usc.edu/news/msg131366.html

Very well said, I think dual citizenship will bring Diaspora and Armenia closer

You know what I noticed this trend long time ago when I was debating Turks over the genocide issue. They keep bringing the ASALA and tell me if I condem Armenian terrorism like it has something to do with what happened in 1915. Also I noticed their explanations (or whatever they call it) are very vague and without no proof or a source. And finally when they see they can't win they resort to personal and racial attacks. They do not have and never will have a case.

can't wait for that day

I love it how they make it sound like they are the victims. What an idiot!

So did the double citizenship bill get accepted anyone know?

what is the difference? it is important to us same way as the AG recognition. Donate some money instead of asking useless questions!

The whole SOAD band is on their way

Last year was around 11 million

http://www.armeniafundusa.org

Yerkir 22.11.2005 17:05 YEREVAN (YERKIR) - "It is impossible to remember without tears what has happened to Armenians in Turkey," Israel's chief rabbi Yona Mezger said on Nov. 22 when paying a visit to the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Noyan Tapan reported. When asked why Israel has not recognized the Genocide so far, Mezger said, " As a clergy representative, I recognize the fact of the Genocide, the rest is up to the political and international relations." Israeli Knesset Member Yuir Stern, in turn, said that Turkey itself will admit to the Genocide. "Personally I recognize that historic fact and I am sure it is necessary for Turkey to come to terms with its own history," Stern said. On Nov. 22, Mezger is set to meet with Prime Minister Andranik Margarian.

Anyone got a chance to catch this film? It is filmed by Araz Artinian, an Armenian girl from Canada who shot this about her life and about what the Genocide means to her. She interviews several survivors and travels by herself to Eastern Turkey and shoots some amazing footage for which she could have been easily arrested there. I just came from the screening of the film here in Boston and she was there answering questions. If you see this film playing in your area go see it, very touching and nicely shot http://www.twentyvoices.com/filmmaker.html

I think Oskanian should run and win, he will be a real asset to Armenia as a president

Thats what Azeri press says lol Today.Az » Politics » Azerbaijan does not mind US to help citizens of Azerbaijan living in Nagorno-Artsax 04 November 2005 [14:59] - Today.Az The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Republic considers decision of the US to allocate $3 billions for Nagorno-Artsax to be an aid for the citizens of Azerbaijan. "Unlike Armenia, Azerbaijan presents a dynamic economic development. Azerbaijan does not depend on any foreign country, an international organization or diaspora," stated the chief of the Press and Information Policy Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Tahir Taghizade. The statement came as a comment on the US decision to allocate different amounts of financial aid to Azerbaijan and Armenia in year 2006. The US has adopted to allocate $ 35 millions for Azerbaijan, $ 75 millions for Armenia and $3 millions for Nagorno-Artsax next year. Regarding the fact of US to allocate the financial aid to Nagorno-Artsax T.Taghizade expressed the view point of the Ministry: "it should be valued as an aid to Azerbaijani citizens". "According to the international standards and legislation of Azerbaijan, Armenians living in Nagorno-Artsax are citizens of Azerbaijan. The US government assured Azerbaijan many times that their aid is not directed to economic development, restoration of the infrastructure, and capital investment; this aid consists of medicines and medical facilities," said Taghizade. APA URL: http://www.today.az/news/politics/21136.html