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God-damn Maral, you're a bummer!

The guy who runs this website is most definately a Turkophile. He is married to a Turk and most likely is being paid to be a mouthpeice for the Turkish government. I would not even bother leaving comments on his website...he'll just erase your comments and block you access for future posts. I know this from experience In short, the guy is a turd who desperately needs a beating.

Another one-sided and feckless UN resolution passes, giving false satisfaction to the defeated. Now what?

The Pope does not care about Armenians...nevermind the Armenian Genocide. We do no contribute to thr Vatican's coffers. http://www.cominganarchy.com/wordpress/wp-content/old_uploads/pope_ataturk_turkey_ankara.jpg The Pope paying his respects to Ataturk http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/061130/061130_popeflag_vmed_12p.widec.jpg The Pope holding the Turkish flag

Hellektor, I read through most of your rock solid work today. You should work on getting this published, translated into Armenian (among other languages). I say this because, I believe the Armenians (especially the LTP sypathizers) need to be reminded who the real enemy is.

Right clicking and 'saving target as' worked! Thanks

...for some reason, I am not able to download it. Could it be that the file is too big?

Here is the article that accompanies these maps: http://www.armedforcesjournal.com/2006/06/1833899 The guy who wrote it (Ralph Peters) is a typical neocon ideologue who could give a shit about Armenia as evidenced by his fictitious map that leaves Armenia landlocked, without Artsakh and a lost border with Iran. This a-hole also gives the vast majority of Armenian historical lands to the Kurds and makes the fake nation of Azerbaijan much bigger so that it encompasses Armenia from the east, south and west. Anyway, he is not to be taken seriously as this article was written in 2006 when there was still hope that an Independent kurdistan could be realized.

I agree. I'm very impressed. I'm also very happy that we have such intellectual patriots in our community. Hellektor is a gem! BTW, is there anywhere to download all this material as one document?

Azerbaijan has lost Artsax for ever,says Armenia YEREVAN, April 16 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan must accept that its breakaway Nagorno-Artsax region is an independent republic that will never be returned to Azeri control, Armenia's president said on Wednesday. Nagorno-Artsax, in the Caucasus mountains, broke away from Azerbaijan as the Soviet Union fell apart, sparking a war which killed about 35,000 people. A ceasefire was agreed in 1994 but the search for a lasting peace is stalled. The region's ethnic Armenian separatists run their own affairs, with support from Armenia. The region has declared its independence from Azerbaijan, but this has not been recognised by any state. "Azerbaijan must understand the simple reality that the existence of the republic of Nagorno-Artsax's independence is irreversible," President Serzh Sarksyan, who was sworn in this month, said in comments supplied by his press service. "It is impossible to even imagine that the Republic of Nagorno-Artsax could be subordinate in any way to Azerbaijan," said Sarksyan, who is a native of the region. "The people of Nagorno-Artsax have won their right to a free and independent life. And through our efforts, that right must be recognised by the international community." Azerbaijan says Armenia has illegally occupied Nagorno-Artsax, and a number of Azeri districts surrounding the region. Baku, which announced a 53 percent rise in military spending this month, says it is committed to stalled peace talks but has refused to rule out using force to restore its control. Azerbaijan and Armenia are still officially at war and their troops frequently fight skirmishes along a heavily mined front line. Up to 16 soldiers were killed in a clash earlier last month. Russia, the United States and France are mediators in the conflict. (Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge, editing by Richard Balmforth)

http://www.krikorianforcongress.com/index.php I hear he has a chance to win. The incumbant is very unpopular. Donate if you can. --------------------------------------------------------------- Family & Community David H. Krikorian was born on November 19, 1968 in Providence, Rhode Island, where he spent his childhood surrounded by a close-knit family whose primary interests were their community, the Church, and providing the best opportunities for their children. David’s grandparents on both sides came to America as survivors of the Armenian Genocide. David’s father Harry was a postal worker for over 20 years while his mother Rose Marie balanced the challenges of raising David and his younger sister, working as a medical technician, and caring for her husband who would suffer an untimely death when David was just 19 years old. In 1990, David graduated from Bentley College, just outside of Boston, with a BA in Economics and Finance. It was there that David met his future wife Elena. David and Elena were married in 1997 and have lived in Madeira, Ohio for the past seven years. They have three beautiful children: Ariel, 9, Armen, 7, and Alexander, 5. All three attend Madeira Public Elementary School and are avid soccer players. Elena works as a part-time Occupational Therapist at Madeira Elementary. David works as the Managing Partner of Parody Productions LLC, a company he founded in 2003. David has sought to balance the professional world with a more personal interaction with his environment. From very early on, David’s parents taught him the importance of being an active member of his community and he has continued these efforts into adulthood. David has spent several years serving as a volunteer for political campaigns at both the local and national levels. He is a strong anti-genocide activist and serves on the Greater Cincinnati Coalition for Darfur. David is an active member of the Armenian American community in Cincinnati, which recently held its first Armenian Church service in the area. He has been very involved in the struggle for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, and serves as the Ohio Chairman of the Armenian National Committee of America. In Business In 1990, David H. Krikorian graduated from Bentley College, just outside of Boston, with a degree in Economics and Finance. He quickly developed a knack for business as he started his first venture (while still at Bentley), selling and distributing newspapers to the students of nearby Boston College. Upon graduation, David joined Fidelity Investments as an accountant in their mutual fund operations group. Eventually, he received his MBA from the University of Cincinnati. David struck out on his own in early 2002 as a management consultant on high-end telecom related projects. Soon thereafter, David co- founded DataSuites in 2002. DataSuites is an information technology services firm specializing in custom private data center operations for large corporate clients. In 2003 DataSuites signed the largest commercial lease for space in the City of Cincinnati and quickly earned the business of large corporate accounts including EW Scripps and the ZF Group, the latter of which moved more than two-dozen jobs to Ohio to take advantage of DataSuites services. DataSuites was sold in early 2006 to Profitability.Net, a local IT services company. After having worked at a number of executive positions at high profile firms, David currently serves as the Managing Partner of Parody Productions LLC, a company he founded in 2003, and which is enjoying its 5th consecutive year of record growth and innovation.

It's a simple song, but I liked it.

Local Publisher Becomes First to Receive Dual-Citizenship to Armenia BY ARA KHACHATOURIAN GLENDALE--A recent visit to Armenia by Lincy Foundation Vice-President and the Publisher of the Glendale-based California Courier had more in store for him than a busy schedule of meetings and appearances. While in Armenia, Harut Sassounian became a citizen of Armenia--one of the first to receive dual-citizenship under a new law ratified in February 2007. Sassounian, who is also the Executive Director of the United Armenia Fund, has traveled to Armenia countless times since 1989. This last visit, however, was very special. “I knew about the law,” Sassounian said, “but I didn't know that the government has started enacting it.” After hearing that, in fact, mechanisms were in place for this process, Sassounian decided to apply in Armenia. He explained that the process required the completion of a lengthy application, background checks, medical forms and other information. Before the completion of his trip, he was granted citizenship, perhaps becoming the first Diasporan-Armenian to receive citizenship based on this new law. Sassounian explained that this was not the traditional “10-year” residency that is granted or sometimes bestowed to by government official. “I am a full-fledged citizen,” he explained. On February 26, 2007, the Armenian parliament overwhelmingly approved the bill on dual citizenship, which allows members of the Diaspora to hold citizenship. An announcement issued Wednesday by Armenia's Consulate General in Los Angeles indicated that Armenian embassies and consular mission were not accepting applications for dual-citizenship. Armenia's Consul General in Los Angeles, Armen Liloyan, told Asbarez that no one had yet applied for dual citizenship in Los Angeles, adding that now that the processes and mechanisms for that application have been directed to the consular offices, he welcomed all Diasporans to take advantage of this provision. Armenia's Ambassador to the US, Tatul Markarian, echoed Liloyan's statements and added that no one has yet received dual citizenship, effectively making Sassounian the first Diasporan to receive dual-citizenship. Liloyan explained that he and others in the Consulate will be making the rounds on various Armenian television programs to promote dual-citizenship and answer the public's questions about the process. He also explained that this provision is mainly for Diaspora Armenians, adding that former Armenian citizens who are living in the Diaspora can apply for re-instatement of their citizenship, which he said was a simple logistical process. The dual-citizenship law stipulates that people of Armenian descent over the age of 18 can apply for Armenian citizenship and must have a three-year permanent residency in the country. The applicant must be able to speak Armenian and have familiarity with the country's constitution. Citizenship may be granted to couples, where one of the spouses or their children is citizens of Armenia. The bill denies Armenian citizenship to people whose activity may damage the country's national interests. Dual citizenship law allows for participation in the elections, with proof of residency. However, dual citizens cannot seek elected office. Dual citizens may hold ministerial posts, but cannot run for parliament or president. People with dual citizenship may serve in the Armenian army, but they are exempt from it if they have served 12 months in the armed forces of the country of their primary citizenship or 18 months as alternative military service. It also says citizens of Armenia who have received a second citizenship would not be exempt from mandatory service in the Armenian armed forces. The Armenian Revolutionary Federation, which was the main proponent of the right to dual nationality, welcomed the adoption of the bill and on that day its deputies celebrated it with an improvised reception promptly held in their parliament offices. "This law is an opportunity to consolidate our nation," then ARF faction member Ruben Hovsepian, said. "This legislation will allow Armenian living in different countries to consider themselves full-fledged citizens of Armenia," he said. Armenia's Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian also has welcomed this provision. In an interview with the Tehran-based Huys newspaper in October, Oskanian stressed that dual citizenship will allow the dispersed Armenian population around the world to strengthen its ties with the homeland. Oskanian said dual citizenship would allow Armenia to strengthen its resources and maintain its position in the ever-evolving world. “One part of our new resources will come from Armenia and the other part from the Diaspora,” added Oskanian. Friday, March 28, 2008

Scars On Broadway Throw On Out There by Paul Cashmere - March 28 2008 Scars on Broadway, the new project from System of a Down's Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan, have put their first song on line. 'They Say" can now be heard at their official website. With System of a Down in hiatus, the various members are doing their own thing. Malakian's began work on this project last year with Dolmayan taking up the chore of drummer. Rick Rubin has been in the studio with Scars on Broadway and the first live appearance will be unveiled at Coachella in April. Apart from 'They Say' which you can now hear, other songs in the pipeline for Scars on Broadway include 'Universe', 'World Gone Wrong' and '3005'. Malakian describes the sound as "something electronic mixed in with traditional Armenian and thrash, death, black and doom metal influences". Don't be too scared by the description. He also says the project has been influenced by Neil Young, David Bowie and Roxy Music.

OFFICE CLOSED? The mediating mission of OSCE Minsk Group in the Nagorno-Artsax conflict has a history of long years, but it may come to end because of the position of official Baku, which considers the OSCE format ineffective. When in late November 2007, Madrid, the "updated document" on the main terms of peace settlement was officially handed to the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan, the OSCE expressed hope that the idea of Minsk Group Co-Chair Bernard Fassier to "build the wall of peace agreement brick by brick" would be easier achieved in that way. The time showed that Azerbaijan, unwilling to go for compromise, is quite eager for other things. The administration of Aliev Junior, continuously making warlike statements in connection with NKR conflict settlement and being encouraged by impunity of such statements, openly rejected any opportunity of the independence of Artsax from Baku. The refusal of Azerbaijan to work with the Minsk Group can be also considered in context with the warlike declarations. In the meanwhile OSCE Minsk Group Official Windbag Matthew Bryza tries to explain it differently. In an interview to "Azeripress" he stated that the "basic principles" of NKR conflict settlement are nothing else than preservation of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, demilitarization of Artsax and adjacent regions, return of the refugees, deployment of international peacemaking forces, establishment of communication with Armenia and determination of the status of NKR. According to Bryza, who usually speaks too much and then says his words were misinterpreted and misunderstood, reason for Bakus' refusal to cooperate with the Minsk Group is the fact that it considers the idea of Artsax-Armenia communication extremely pro-Armenian. Moreover, Azerbaijan is against settling the question of Nagorno-Artsax status internationally. From Aliev's interview to Interfax it comes out that the NKR is to agree to the first four articles, while the question of its status is not to be observed at all. The chances of dissolving the Minsk Group would grow in case Armenia refuses to recognize the Nagorno-Artsax Republic a part of Azerbaijan. Besides, if Azerbaijan deems the establishment of Armenia-Artsax communication a great concession on its part, what cessations Armenia may speak about? On the other hand the OSCE Minsk Group is neither Bryza, nor Merzliakov or Fassier. The there are governments that stand behind the Minsk Group and they are drawn by their own geopolitical interests. Under certain circumstances, their relationships both with Armenia and Azerbaijan may rapidly change and the mediation efforts of Minsk Group representatives turn to nothing. And if even Bryza speaks about insensibility of negotiating on Artsax conflict in case Azerbaijan refuses to discuss the NKR status openly, the "window of opportunities" is really shut now... And it was shut right at the nose of the Minsk Group. By A. Haroutiunian, translated by A.M.