It’s an Armenian name-——and Armenians have been a very successful people-——many in Massacusetts..
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I wonder if that name was the source for Burroughs’ name for Mars.
I hold many Armenians in high regard. Those that I know are very family orientated and successful business people. That does not mean that Rod ‘may’ have an conflict that needs to be reviewed. Perhaps it is nothing but the question should be asked.