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“The Girl on the Train”. . . . . . a film

Posted on October 10, 2016 by annetbell

I had not read the book and had been told the plot only that this is similar to GONE GIRL. It is not and way more dark and sinister . I wish I had not seen it as images are … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "The Girl on the Train", alcoholism, Broken relationships., divorce, drug abuse, emotional abuse, subbrubai | 12 Comments

Dozens arrested at India call center linked to IRS scam calls

Posted on October 9, 2016 by annetbell

A police official, right, escorts two men outside the court in Thane, outskirts of Mumbai, India, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. Indian police have arrested 70 people and are questioning hundreds more after uncovering a massive scam to cheat thousands of … Continue reading →

Posted in Delhi, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Arrests, court charges, India, Indian Call Centers, IRS scam, scam | 4 Comments

Street Dogs In Amdavad

Posted on October 8, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! They come in various colors, white, a ginger brown, black, and mixtures of the three. A few have long coats and all have pointed snouts. And they are not pets, or so we thought. The dogs live in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged animals in India, feral animals, feral dogs, India, life in India, travel | Leave a comment

Pilgrims at Palitano, Gujurat

Posted on October 5, 2016 by annetbell

Posted initially on February 17, 2013by annetbell Nameste ! Our trip began at five in the morning for a one-way five hour tour coach ride. Travelling in the country is slow going as many of the roads are only … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 1000 temples on the mountain top, 4000 steps, architecture, Gujarat, India, Palitano, pilgrims, sacred architecture | Leave a comment

Modhera Sun Temple

Posted on October 4, 2016 by annetbell

Posted first on February 8, 2013by annetbell The picture on my first entry was taken on our visit to this temple constructed in 1026 AD. It is not at present a place of prayer and worship which we knew immediately … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Ancient faith systems architecture, bats, Exploring India, Gujurat, India, Indian School children visiting historical sites, Modhera Sun Temple, pagan faith systems, tourism, UNESCO Historic site | 4 Comments

“Puff the Magic Dragon”. . . . Peter, Paul , and Mary

Posted on October 3, 2016 by annetbell

Saturday night. I had a bit of nostalgia seeing and more importantly hearing these giants of my teenage years. I loved Peter, Paul , and Mary. . . then and now. They are folk singers and along with Mary Travers. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged acoustic guitars, activisim, anti-war, Civil Rights, Fold Music, hope, message of humanity, music, Paul Stookey, Peter Paul and Mary, Peter Yarrow, pro-justice, social cultural political force | 4 Comments

“Snowden”. . . . . . the film

Posted on October 2, 2016 by annetbell

Disillusioned with the intelligence community, top contractor Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) leaves his job at the National Security Agency. He had formally been a member of the United States military and had stellar computer skills with a formidable intellect. He … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "Snowden", Asylum in Russia, CIA, cinema, film, movie, NSA, Oliver Stone, spying on Americans, Spying on enemies, United States military | 2 Comments

Tale of Two Presidents, One Impatient, One Talkative

Posted on October 1, 2016 by annetbell

“Let’s go Bill!” Yesterday, after the funeral of PM Peres in Israel, President Obama is impatient to get on the way home. Former President Clinton, who had been invited to return to the US on Air Force One, … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Air Force One, Former President Clinton, President Obama | 6 Comments

War Timeline of Nuclear Neighbors, Pakistan and India

Posted on September 30, 2016 by annetbell

General Singh reviews his troops in India. My Indian filmmaker friend Chandresh Bhatt messaged me last night with this news. We were surprised that it had not been more visible in the news here. Yesterday, the news was about the … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 2008 sneak attack on Mumbai, India, Kashmir, nuclear neighbors, Pakistan, surgical attacks, terror attacks in India and Pakistan, wars by religious neighbors | Leave a comment

Alcohol In Predominately Hindu India

Posted on September 29, 2016 by annetbell

World One of India’s most-populous states recently banned alcohol. Mayhem ensued. Praveen Kumar, in a white sleeveless vest, says he is too afraid to a drink since prohibition started in April. His wife, Sumedhi Kumar, is part of a women’s … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Religions of the World, teaching women their rights under the law, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged alcohol prohibition, Bihar India, empowering women, Hinduism, religion of the world | 2 Comments