Sunday, April 12, 2015
Money, Money, Money
If money were no object and I had a once in a lifetime opportunity I would go to a tropical island and enjoy paradise. Before I went on my trip, I would buy all the books, take all the lessons, and learn to be prepared. I would buy all the necessities I need in order to survive. I would buy a tent, a sleeping bag, bags of pina colada mix, some food until I get the hang of finding my own foods or making my own meals, and a bench with some towels.On my trip I would hire professional animal trainers to keep wild life away from me since I like to be in peace, enjoy my trip, and stay safe. I'm not an animal type anyways. However, I would want the guards to give me and my crew some privacy. Oh, I did not tell you? Yes, I am bringing my group along. Mostly male models, but some friends too. I don't like traveling alone. A music box, a variety of albums, and an unlimited supply of batteries. The fun never ends. Since it is a tropical island, the night times will be the best. The stars will shine brightly and the moon will reflect off the ocean and the waves with soothly crash on the shore. Since money is not an option we will also bring an unlimited supply of marshmellows and chocolate while enjoying the environment around us!
Provoking Turkish Anger
"Turkey Recalls Ambassador Over Pope's Armenia Genocide Words"
Source: NY Times
By: The Associated Press
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/04/12/world/europe/ap-eu-rel-vatican-armenians.html?_r=0
"In the past century, our human family has lived through three massive and unprecedented tragedies," the Pope said at a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian massacres. By using these words, Pope Francis risked and succeeded at angering the Turks. "Francis issued the pronouncement during a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica commemorating the centenary that was attended by Armenian church leaders and President Serge Sarkisian, who praised the pope for calling a spade a spade and "delivering a powerful message to the international community," says the reporter for the Associated Press. As Armenians, we all have learned about the tragedies that have occurred during the years of 1915 and even before that. A total estimate of 1.5 million Armenians have lost their lives. Francis defended his words by saying "it was his duty to honor the memory of the innocent men, women and children who were "senselessly" murdered by Ottoman Turks." His use of the term genocide, even though he was quoting from a declaration, upset Turkey. The nation summoned it's ambassador to the Vatican for "consultations" just hours after Francis' comments, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said. "Since this is a situation that we do not approve of, as a first reaction, (the ambassador) is summoned to get consultation," Gursoy said, adding that the Pope's use of the word "genocide" was "a one-sided evaluation." "A one-sided evaluation" is the new excuse and it is how the deniers justify their actions and their continuation of denial.
Source: NY Times
By: The Associated Press
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/04/12/world/europe/ap-eu-rel-vatican-armenians.html?_r=0
"In the past century, our human family has lived through three massive and unprecedented tragedies," the Pope said at a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian massacres. By using these words, Pope Francis risked and succeeded at angering the Turks. "Francis issued the pronouncement during a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica commemorating the centenary that was attended by Armenian church leaders and President Serge Sarkisian, who praised the pope for calling a spade a spade and "delivering a powerful message to the international community," says the reporter for the Associated Press. As Armenians, we all have learned about the tragedies that have occurred during the years of 1915 and even before that. A total estimate of 1.5 million Armenians have lost their lives. Francis defended his words by saying "it was his duty to honor the memory of the innocent men, women and children who were "senselessly" murdered by Ottoman Turks." His use of the term genocide, even though he was quoting from a declaration, upset Turkey. The nation summoned it's ambassador to the Vatican for "consultations" just hours after Francis' comments, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said. "Since this is a situation that we do not approve of, as a first reaction, (the ambassador) is summoned to get consultation," Gursoy said, adding that the Pope's use of the word "genocide" was "a one-sided evaluation." "A one-sided evaluation" is the new excuse and it is how the deniers justify their actions and their continuation of denial.
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