Yearly Archives: 2014

India’s Mars bound ‘Mangalyaan’ among best inventions of 2014

Posted on November 21, 2014 by annetbell

Great News from Incredible India!

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Gujurati Model Village. . . . Incredible India!

Posted on November 21, 2014 by annetbell

India is on the move. . . this week their Mars Orbiter was  recognized as one of the most important scientific accomplishments of the year.  Yes, a developing country  that is very poor .  Now I am sure some of … Continue reading →

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Gandi-ji

Posted on November 20, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay:
Ghandi-ji was  the name showing love and respect by Indians for the Father of India. Interesting that he chose non-violence and civil disobedience to reach the desired end of  freedom and self-reliance for all Indians. Two…

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Fair Trade Market in Upstate New York

Posted on November 19, 2014 by annetbell

  This is a wonderful opportunity for you to find special, unique handmade items from around the world.  The artists who created them, will  benefit as well from the “fair market” wages they will be paid instead of pennies they … Continue reading →

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The Beauty Where I Call Home!

Posted on November 19, 2014 by annetbell

One thing that I really like is that the photos are labeled with where they are in the Hudson River Region. In case you want to explore, they are real places which can be found! The irony is that these … Continue reading →

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Seva Cafe. . . . Food, Love, and Service

Posted on November 18, 2014 by annetbell

Last night, I was talking with one of my Indian friends from Ahmedabad, Keyur  Panchal.  I was telling him about my day volunteering at ConSERNS-U Food Pantry.  He told me about this cafe. . . . Seva where he has … Continue reading →

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Music Monday “You Aint’ Seen Nothing Yet” by Bachman Turner Overdrive

Posted on November 17, 2014 by annetbell

Today in the gray, rainy,cold, snow on the ground November day, a classic rock song seemed a way to brighten the dreariness !  Bachman Turner- Overdrive is a Canadian rock band that  began their careers in Winnipeg.  They soon became … Continue reading →

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Tragic Indian Sterilizations

Posted on November 16, 2014 by annetbell

India attempting very tragically to deal with the the population explosion. The question of population control comes up often as India  has 1.2 billion  people and China has 1.3 billion.  India has a larger number of young people due to … Continue reading →

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A Compassionate Republican General!

Posted on November 15, 2014 by annetbell

  These are powerful words because of the source. General/ President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Republican! I have to admit that I am  pleasantly  surprised by this picture and President Eisenhower’s words.  Are you ? 

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The Countdown Begins. . . . . .

Posted on November 15, 2014 by annetbell

Namaste! Ouch!   Yes, there are inoculations that you need to get for safe travel in India. We will be in country for 4 months which is probably different than a week or two touring.   David and I went … Continue reading →

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