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Rubbish once again

Come one Zareh - most of the opposition (apart form the Liberal ministers) was from his ultra-conservative reform party - think of Maurice Velacotte: His comments were commended by some Turkish-Canadian groups, and criticized by some Armenian-Canadians.[31] The Canadian Alliance merged with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003-04 to create the Conservative Party of Canada. Vellacott supported the merger, and endorsed Stephen Harper's successful campaign for the new party's leadership.[32] Let's not get too friendly with the conservatives just yet.....

Bend over, or else.

Plus, you're certainly not going to want to live with your folks forever (or do you? ) I think independance is important. Sure you can save some money while at home, but you're still going to have to learn the tough life the lessons of being self-sufficient. Not everyone is lucky - and it's certainly not easy for some. When no one is holding your hand, you're going to have to know what to do. Plus I know many parents that will fund their kids education, pay for tuition, books, lodging etc. - I don't know that many that will provide the same for their kid working as a coffee clerk at the local starbucks (not that there is anything wrong with that )

Oh no! Not you too? I'm nearly finished with my Glen Rothes - I'll have to see where I can get another. Maybe I'll just have to drive to Ontario....

Well well well... dear Stephen finally did something right his ascension to power....

There was a very interesting article in the March issue of the New Yorker that discussed in depth the various American perspectives on regime change in Iran. Personally, I think any sort of confrontation will be a last resort - we're nowhere near that right now, despite Ahmadinejad's best efforts. I do find it strange that he represents quintessentially, everything that the US administration would want in the leadership of a "rogue" state. He's handing it to them on a silver platter. "Come and get me"

I don't think it's very possible. Even young college graduates with degrees enter the work force at relatively low salaries. Low salaries, plus cost of living and cost of starting off on your own usually don't allow someone to save 10-15K a year. A Canadian example: Here in Canada, the average starting salary for a university grad is between 30-40K. And if you choose a trade (like carpentry, electrician etc.) you still must apprentice on the job for years before you begin generating decent enough income to save the amounts you're talking about. So let's say 35 for the example: Income tax off the bat will bring you down to about to about 23K. Let's say you have cheap rent at about 600$/month, that leaves you with less than 16K. You have to eat, pay your utilities, (heat, phone, insurance etc.) not to mention transportation (car, or public) clothes, home supplies, probably some entertainment expenses - and of course a computer and internet service. It certainly doesn't leave you with much. And you DON'T have a degree, you're probably starting lower than this example. So whoever told you that it's possible to save 10-15K a year by NOT going to school has probably never tried (or is living at home with Mom & Dad paying all the bills - that's not saving, that's being a dependant)

Oh, unless of course you were referring to Back to Ararat - I know nothing about that

The Genocide in me is not a Swedish film - it's Canadian, made by Araz Artinian here in Montreal. I have seen it, and I think it's great. It's not a story about the Genocide, but more a personal account of growing up in diaspora with this kind of heavy cultural baggage. In the movie she interviews several Genocide survivors - the interviews are fantastic. You can (hear) view some of them on the site: www.20voices.com which has been mentioned many times here on HF.

A University education can't "teach" you negociation skills, nor sales. Two vital componenst of entrepreneurialship. I think we're defining street smarts incorrectly here - it's not about abusing systems, but rather having a keen business sense and a fundamental understanding of what makes people tick. By all means, a university education brings with it a lot of benefits - but it is incorrect to assume that one can rely only on a degree. There is always much more to learn. Bottom line, I think you need a blend of both Cheating is not smart, nor is it ethical - if I acquired something illegitimately, I would be loathe to use it. In my eyes, it would be tainted and I would only depress myself further with its use.

Can we ban Movses?

Big surprise there.

My Results: http://www.youthink.com/quiz_images/quiz1435outcome7.gif Canada You would make a great Canadian! You desire to live in a young, friendly country, that has little worries and plenty of activities. Canada is the place for you.

Watch out. Over-saturation makes a "cause" die quickly. What will happen when SOAD ceases to be the band du jour?

After all, it starts at the top Edit: doofus spelling mistake

I can't help but notice that there's a whole lot of unnecessary YELLING going on in this thread.

Same here - plug-in problem maybe? Well put together though

I love it.

Happy Birthday Anita

Happy Easter

What? Wasn't the last one his last North American "tour"?? Man, this guy's like the energizer bunny.... (I hope Azat doesn't shoot me for that!)

no no - i was going to bed. I just came back from a wine "tasting". In all honesty I can no longer taste anything I would suppose that I have missed the point somewhat But I am serious about tomorrow for lunch. I'll send you this as a PM as well.