This piece’s title may sound trite since you’ve probably heard the phrase before, so I apologize for that, but recent days’ events have delivered powerful examples of the phenomenon.
The Movie, the Cross and the Harissa Dinner
Sunday April 23, 2017, Bay Area Armenians marked the 102nd anniversary of the Genocide, honoring the memory of 1.5 million martyrs and acknowledging the demands of their survivors for justice.
Malta Bank Employee Reveals Documents Linking Aliyevs to Bank Accounts
Continuing the series of articles we published in the last two weeks about corruption in Azerbaijan, we wish now to reveal additional scandalous details about funds deposited in a Malta bank by family members of Azerbaijan’s President, Ilham Aliyev.
Turn, Turn, Turn
It’s not often I turn to musical references to make my arguments. In this case, it’s a biblically based song, which is an even more improbable reference.
Aliyev Family Plunders Azerbaijan’s Oil Revenue
The government of Azerbaijan allocates its multi-billion dollar oil and gas revenue in four ways: 1) Bribery; 2) Theft by President Ilham Aliyev’s family and his cronies; 3) Military purchases; and 4) Other budgetary matters.
Ankara, Azerbaijan, and Abashment
Let’s all be alert and wary.
Looking Into the Armenian Community of San Francisco
Megabus began its route between Burbank and San Francisco about five years ago.
Azerbaijan Accused of Giving Millions in Bribes to Council of Europe
For years, the government of Azerbaijan has been showering politicians and dignitaries from around the world with expensive gifts, such as silk carpets, gold, silver, caviar, cash, and all-expense paid trips in exchange for their votes in favor of Azerbaijan and against Armenia and the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Republic.
Time to Mature
It’s funny that just as in last week’s article, I feel compelled to explain the roots, the basis, of what I am about to assert, colloquially – “where I’m coming from.”
‘Re-Imagined’ Glendale Central Library to Open May 1
The Glendale Central Library will re-open to the public Monday, May 1, after an extensive renovation which began in July 2015.