Monthly Archives: February 2015

Land of the Free?

Posted on February 13, 2015 by annetbell

U.S. FALLS AGAIN IN WORLD PRESS FREEDOM INDEX – NOW RANKED #49 GLOBALLY The greatest myth we Americans collectively like to tell to ourselves is that we live in the “land of the free.” U.S. Falls Again in World Press … Continue reading →

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Incense In India . . . . .

Posted on February 12, 2015 by annetbell

Incense is an ancient rich tradition in society and religious occasions in India.  Agarbathi is a word derived from ancient Sanskrit.  It is mentioned in the old Vedic texts to be used to mask odors with  pleasurable smells. The modern … Continue reading →

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Aam Aadmi’s Jhadu Does Safaya of Political Class in Delhi

Posted on February 11, 2015 by annetbell

Originally posted on Politicalbaaba:
It’s a historic day today, Arvind Kejriwal of Aam Aadmi Party is all set to take oath as Chief Minister of Delhi again against all odds. The relatively new party born out of Anna Hazare’s India…

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The Best Fun. . . .

Posted on February 11, 2015 by annetbell

    This is what I  love when it happens as we are touring.  A crowd gathers around and someone thrusts a young child or baby into my arms.  The first time, I had no idea what to do but … Continue reading →

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President Obama at the Congressional Prayer Breakfast

Posted on February 10, 2015 by annetbell

http://youtu.be/xSQXN8dwQMk Though this is not my usual topics or point of view,  I was intrigued with the information, and the 17 minutes of presentation. I know there are  those of you who think Judge Jeanine Pirro is abrasive and opinionated. … Continue reading →

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The First Question ?

Posted on February 9, 2015 by annetbell

The First Question This Teacher Asks Her Kindergarteners Every Morning Is Heartbreaking BY ALICE GOMSTYN | POSTED 3 DAYS AGO About a decade ago, I stood in a high school English classroom, trying my best to give an exciting speech … Continue reading →

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Music Monday “Miss America” James Blunt

Posted on February 9, 2015 by annetbell

  James Blunt’s tribute to Whitney Houston who died tragically after an overdose of the drugs she could never live without.   Her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, 21 years old, is in a medical induced coma after being found face … Continue reading →

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Temple at Ranakpur

Posted on February 8, 2015 by annetbell

Ranakpur,a massive 15th century Jain Temple  complex,  is not high on a mountain top but nestled the valley of Aravalli Hills in Rasjasthan . Our bus trip, though, made us feel like pilgrims first climbing up the hills and then … Continue reading →

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A Little Boy’s Heart Desire

Posted on February 7, 2015 by annetbell

  What so many of us take for granted. . . . . Thanks Judy. . . .  

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Selfie With Modi

Posted on February 7, 2015 by annetbell

The Wall Street Journal 5:59 pm IST Feb 2, 2015 POLITICS Modi Breaks the Internet with 70,000 Selfies By ERIC BELLMAN and DHANYA ANN THOPPIL CONNECT The politician that brought the world 3-D hologram campaigning has set out to break … Continue reading →

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