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About annetbell

I am a retired elementary teacher, well seasoned world traveler,new blogger, grandmother, and a new enthusiastic discoverer of the wonderfully complex country of India. Anne

The Great Dictator, David Hayman on Scottish Independence

Posted on September 17, 2014 by annetbell

The beauty of these words made me weep and not only for the hope of the Scottish people but for America.  The country she used to be and with the determination and will of the people  and God’s mercy and … Continue reading →

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Shaun Gibson

Posted on September 16, 2014 by annetbell

Scotland Shaun Gibson  In six months, Shaun has changed the world.  His internet presence changed from a discussion of living with pain and Fibromyalgia  to news.  Not just any news, but often alternative news that was unexpected and generally unknown. … Continue reading →

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Shaun Gibson

Posted on September 16, 2014 by annetbell

Shaun Gibson  ShaunGibson @ShaunyNews FOLLOWS YOU TWEETS9,945 PHOTOS/VIDEOS207 FOLLOWING2,288 FOLLOWERS2,149 FAVORITES2,392  More User Actions Following ShaunGibson @ShaunyNews FOLLOWS YOU Columnist, Blogger, Political writer, Football Writer, Married, Kids, just here for the banter and Stuff, and I want to change the … Continue reading →

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Music Monday ” Flower of Scotland ” Lone Bagpiper

Posted on September 15, 2014 by annetbell

Today, one of the most recognizable symbols of Scotland is the bagpipes.It’s history may go back to  Roman times. In the Battle of Culloden in 1746, it  was named an instrument of war when the British general said, “A Highlander … Continue reading →

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Lunch Flash Dance in Mumbai

Posted on September 14, 2014 by annetbell

Indian people are born with dancing in their souls, or so it seems to me. Most people around the world, who go to films, know about the dance scenes in Bollywood films.  We saw a gangster  film while in India … Continue reading →

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“Stolen Innocence” Documentary Film

Posted on September 13, 2014 by annetbell

This article and video tells of  a not uncommon problem in India.  Sex trafficking is a horrendous fact of life for poor girls and families everywhere, even in the wealthy west. People in power and wealth acting with impunity is … Continue reading →

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Scotland – If We Vote No, We Become The Joke On Earth! – Images/Video

Posted on September 12, 2014 by annetbell

I got very interested in the Indian election last May when Mr. Modi became the new Prime Minister. And now I have learned about the Scottish referendum for independence on September 18. It seems , a universal yearning for all … Continue reading →

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My Story . . . . . . . . 9/11/01

Posted on September 11, 2014 by annetbell

 Reblog from September 11, 2013 by annetbell It was a  Tuesday and a crystal clear fall morning, September 11, 2001.  My sixth graders were in art first period, and I was doing planning for the week. The principal  popped in and  said, … Continue reading →

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Patriot Day – September 11

Posted on September 10, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on Parent Rap:
Patriot Day marks one of the most tragic events to ever occur on American soil. These educational resources memorialize that event and the victims lost on that day. The resources are in alphabetical order according…

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Twin Towers Documentary “9/11”

Posted on September 10, 2014 by annetbell

On September 11, 2001, filmmaker James Hanlon and Jules and Gedeon Naudet were filming a documentary on a rookie New York City firefighter when they noticed a plane overhead. That plane would hit the World Trade Center. They rushed immediately … Continue reading →

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