On Top of the World
They have sold almost 500,000 in the US and 800,000 world-wide in the first week of their album release. Just thought I'd share.
Meanwhile, some interesting news items: Yesterday Bush was talking about the Baku-Ceyhan Pipeline opening and had some interesting strong concerns about the security of the pipeline due to Iham Aliyev's unstable and corrupt rule. Analysts have been saying that while this will poor a lot of money into Azerbaijan, it will also expose many of their hidden secrets with all of the attention. This should be interesting.
Otherwise, There was a vigil yesterday for the Darfur genocide infront of the White House at Lafayette Park attended by a wide mix of people, about 100 in attendance. It was organized by ANCA with Africa Action. Congressman Frank Pallone showed up to speak, but one speech that stood out was Elizabeth Chouldjian's remarks on how our priorities are so out of wack when a genocide is taking place with death tolls growing every day, and the biggest news item of the day in the newspapers is Jay Leno testifying in the Michael Jackson case. I'm speechless.
Meanwhile, some interesting news items: Yesterday Bush was talking about the Baku-Ceyhan Pipeline opening and had some interesting strong concerns about the security of the pipeline due to Iham Aliyev's unstable and corrupt rule. Analysts have been saying that while this will poor a lot of money into Azerbaijan, it will also expose many of their hidden secrets with all of the attention. This should be interesting.
Otherwise, There was a vigil yesterday for the Darfur genocide infront of the White House at Lafayette Park attended by a wide mix of people, about 100 in attendance. It was organized by ANCA with Africa Action. Congressman Frank Pallone showed up to speak, but one speech that stood out was Elizabeth Chouldjian's remarks on how our priorities are so out of wack when a genocide is taking place with death tolls growing every day, and the biggest news item of the day in the newspapers is Jay Leno testifying in the Michael Jackson case. I'm speechless.
posted by Arsineh at 10:33 PM
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Talking of Pallone, I've seen the letter he sent to Kocharian criticizing the situation with corruption in Armenia in light of the Carolann Najarian case although many of us would say this nothing compared to what's really going on. Anyway, nevertheless, I was most impressed that people like this and others spoke out.
Onnik, the Najarian case haunts a few Armenian-American business locals I know who were initially willing to invest but now rather just visit Armenia and spend their US dollars as regular tourists. What really ruffles my feathers is the fact that these“defendants” took advantage of Najarian’s blind trust and kindness on every level. Can you imagine the heartbreak this patriotic couple is feeling, knowing that the Armenian judicial system would rather turn a blind eye in delivering justice?
Well, on a brighter note, I hope they saw how many people in Armenia and the Diaspora rallied to their support and defense. I think when that happens it's harder for similar things to happen. If anything, this might be a good precedent for ensuring that similar things don't happen again in the future. Famous last words but we can but hope.
I just recently found this blog and I love it! I am a huge fan of SOAD and am very much into the Armenian Genocide recognition. I wish I could go to Armenia; I am just so in love with their family-oriented culture! I love your blog!
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