Yearly Archives: 2014

‘Whale Rider,’ the Film

Posted on April 9, 2014 by annetbell

  New Zealand has become  a huge player in international film with settings for the Lord of the Rings films, and Avatar.  The natural scenery is spectacular in Whale Rider and set in a Maori village of the indigenous people … Continue reading →

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Catch Politicalbaaba interview with The Guardian, UK

Posted on April 8, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on Politicalbaaba:
The Guardian asked readers and followers of its social media accounts who are based in India to recommend the online voices they follow. Who are the bloggers, tweeters or Facebook users that provide an alternative view…

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Liebster and Shine On Reader Appreciation Award

Posted on April 8, 2014 by annetbell

  Brian at http://fozzyfitness.wordpress.com  has most graciously nominated  my blog   for these awards! Brian is fairly new to WordPress but has become very active  and gained lots of friends.  His blog  is  about life and fitness and  he is a Scotsman … Continue reading →

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Vote for India The World’s Largest Election Has Begun. . . . .

Posted on April 7, 2014 by annetbell

This election takes weeks and weeks to allow every eligible Indian to vote. All the ballots will be counted on May 16 to see which party will win the most seats in the legislature and then appoint a Prime Minister. … Continue reading →

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Music Monday Janis Joplin ‘Piece of My Heart’

Posted on April 7, 2014 by annetbell

In 1966 Janis Joplin was a drifter, but four years later she was a rock ‘n’  roll legend. Her powerful bluesy-inspired voice was full of passion, and fueled by drugs and alcohol.  We saw her in concert in Charlottesville. She … Continue reading →

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Mumbai Gang Rape:Death Sentence by Hanging for Convicted Repeat Indian Rapists

Posted on April 6, 2014 by annetbell

From BBC News India 4 April, 2014 A court in India has sentenced three men to hang, under a new law which carries the death penalty for those convicted of multiple sexual assaults. The men were convicted of raping a … Continue reading →

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Angel Award

Posted on April 5, 2014 by annetbell

My dear friend, Angie ,  has started this new award.  I have several others to respond to but since there are no rules , no strings , just pass it on to your angels, I am butting line with this … Continue reading →

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‘How Evangelicals Won a Culture War and Lost a Generation’

Posted on April 4, 2014 by annetbell

Are church teachings on homosexuality driving millennials away from faith? March 31st, 2014 02:18 PM ET How evangelicals won a culture war and lost a generation Opinion by Rachel Held Evans, special to CNN (CNN) – On March 24, World Vision announced … Continue reading →

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‘Kandahar’ Life in Afghanistan Under the Taliban, A Film

Posted on April 3, 2014 by annetbell

  This was the film I saw last Sunday.  A film by an Iranian director, Mohsen Makhmalbaf, who tells the story of life under the Taliban in the neighboring country of Afghanistan. It is based on the true story of … Continue reading →

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‘Kandahar’ Life in Afghanistan Under the Taliban, a Film

Posted on April 3, 2014 by annetbell

  This was the film I saw last Sunday.  A film by an Iranian director, Mohsen Makhmalbaf, who tells the story of life under the Taliban in the neighboring country of Afghanistan. It is based on the true story of … Continue reading →

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