DOG TRICKS

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DOG TRICKS and Bird Droppings

 

 

http://hyeforum.com/index.php?showtopic=11871

 

That dav-IT-oghlu** has laid an egg again and performed a dog trick.

** In their non-language “it” means dog. And, if we fall for those dog tricks again, we deserve to stay in the dog house.

 

How do you know it is spring? It is when you see this bird, Robin/Sokhak

 

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How do you know it is almost April 24? It is when this ugly bird redoubles its gobble gobble, and drops “bird droppings”.

 

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Fz7UvChu8sE/TO2bMuiBJWI/AAAAAAAAB4w/nDVgdTXfhSY/s400/turkey.jpg

 

 

http://asbarez.com/94492/armenian-appointed-turkey%e2%80%99s-ambassador-to-france/

 

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Armenian Appointed Turkey’s Ambassador to France

 

Daron Acemoglu is Turkey new ambassador to France

An Armenian, Daron Acemoglu, has been appointed Turkish Ambassador to France, a source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry reported.

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, who addressed a conference, entitled, “Turkey’s policy in the modern world” organized by Wilton Park with the support of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, confirmed the appointment.

Davutoglu said Turkey will send an ambassador of Armenian origin to France. He said the person, who will be appointed as ambassador to France, is Turkish scientist of Armenian origin, Daron Acemoglu.

The nomination of the ambassador has already been approved by Prime Minister Erdogan and President Abdullah Gul. The new ambassador has asked for three months to complete his new study in economics.

Daron Acemoglu is a Turkish economist of Armenian origin. He is currently the Charles P. Kindleberger Professor of Applied Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and winner of the 2005 John Bates Clark Medal. The economist was twice nominated for the Nobel Prize.

On March 3, Turkish State Council adopted decision allowing a Turkish citizen of Armenian origin Leo Suren Halepli to work for Turkey’s secretariat general for EU.

 

And the latest;

 

http://asbarez.com/94513/armenian-declines-davutoglu-appointment/print/

 

We don’t know the details of the story. We don’t know how many cautionary notes he may have received before making the decision. We may get an idea reading the readers’ comments at the Asbarez site.

Below he is using diplomatic language, but he may know that Krikor Zohrab was also a so called “diplomat” , a "senator"*** at the ottoman parliament?.

***Երեսփոխան

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Armenian Declines Davutoglu Appointment

 

Daron Acemoglu at MIT

ANKARA—Turkish-Armenian Daron Acemoglu, citing his ongoing academic career, declined an appointment by Turkish foreign minister, Ahemt Davutoglu as Turkey’s permanent representative at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, in Paris, reported Hurriyet Daily News.

At a press conference in London Wednesday, Davutoglu clarified his appointment, which was reported to have been Turkey’s ambassadorship to France.

“Mr. Acemoğlu said he felt honored and that it would be an honorable mission for him as a citizen of the Republic of Turkey and as an academic. However, due to his ongoing academic studies he said he would respond positively to this offer in the coming years,” Davutoğlu told reporters at a press conference in London late Tuesday, Hurriyet reported.

“It is impossible for us to distinguish between the citizens of the Republic of Turkey on the basis of ethnicity or religion. We can appoint anyone eligible to represent Turkey,” Davutoğlu said. “The main criterion for us is the eligibility,” added Hurriyet.

Critics see the offer as an act to save face against allegations of mistreatment of minorities in Turkey. Government spokespersons claim they want to normalize relations with Armenia in accordance with Turkey’s so called “zero conflict” policy with its neighbors, reported the Greek Reporter.

Dispatching a Turkish citizen of Armenian descent to Paris can be seen as something that would send a very strong message to the Armenian Diaspora, commented Hurriyet.

Acemoğlu’s ability to contribute not only to Turkey’s economy but also to the global economy makes him “a Turkish citizen we are proud of,” Davutoğlu said. “As an academic, I have long followed his success.”

The foreign minister said he had consulted with President Abdullah Gül and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan before making the offer, adding that Gül also called Acemoğlu to discuss the matter.

Acemoğlu is currently Professor of Applied Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and winner of the 2005 John Bates Clark Medal. He is said to be a good candidate for a future Nobel prize..

Edited March 30, 2011 by Arpa