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“Lost in Translation” Friendship in the Midst of Loneliness

Posted on May 13, 2016 by annetbell

Here are Bob and Charlotte who become unexpected friends in the midst of the faraway culture of Tokyo. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson are a touching and unexpected couple due to their age difference, background, and life experience. They share … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged " Bill Murray, " Lost in Translation, film, friendship, Japan, lonliness, movie, Scarlett Johnsson, Sofia Coppola, Tokeo | 8 Comments

New Limousine

Posted on May 11, 2016 by annetbell

This is a wonderful idea. I hope this woman’s example will be followed by other ambassadors in Delhi and the Indian elite. It would help with the fumes and are very efficient slipping in and out of traffic. The traffic … Continue reading →

Posted in Delhi, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Auto-rickshaw, Delhi, India, Mexican ambassador in India, Mexico, traffic | 1 Comment

I Am Honored

Posted on May 10, 2016 by annetbell

These beautiful flowers from my son, Christian were delivered at 9:40 PM on Saturday night with an apology for the lateness of the hour. I was just delighted for the beautiful remembrance . Christian, Katherine, David and me in Skanetateles … Continue reading →

Posted in Religions of the World, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged children, family, Genesis 20:12, grandchildren, Honor thy faother and mother, love, Mother's Day | 5 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 8, 2016 by annetbell

I had never heard this song “Mom!” It is a real tearjerker so get a tissue before you press play. I am including the second version with the lyrics. Shaun always does that and I like to see the words, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged celebrations, Garth Brooks "Mom", Good Morning America, lyrics, Mother's Day, music, Universal language | Leave a comment

Fitbit

Posted on May 6, 2016 by annetbell

My whole life, I have never liked to exercise, but I have been thinking about it. As the big birthday approached, I dropped some hints. My son kindly took the hint and this picture shows the model I have on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 10000 steps a day, 2007, activity tracker, exericsie, Fitbit, Fitbit Charge HR, four miles, health, heart rate, public in June 2015, technology, walking goal, wireless wearable technology | 5 Comments

India Overtaking China in Population

Posted on May 5, 2016 by annetbell

In 7 Years, India’s Population Will Overtake China’s http://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/in-7-years-indias-population-to-overtake-chinas-1203252 IANS, Modified: August 03, 2015 12:54 IST India will overtake China as the world’s most populous nation by 2022, says a new UN report that revises its previous estimates, which put … Continue reading →

Posted in Amdavad, empowering women, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged China, feeling the multitudes, fertility, food, India, India passing China in Population, population, population mandates | 2 Comments

Indian Signs in Different Languages

Posted on May 4, 2016 by annetbell

GUEST POST WRITTEN BY Sahith Aula Forbes Magazine “The Trouble With English in India” Mr. Aula is a graduate of the University of Cambridge, The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and Emory University. Imagine living in a nation where … Continue reading →

Posted in Amdavad, India, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged alphabets, communications, English of the educated, English of the elite, India, language levels of difficulty, languages, tourism | 2 Comments

Cybercriminals

Posted on May 3, 2016 by annetbell

Last week, I had an up close and personal experience with a cyber-criminal ! I was home alone, reading Face Book posts. I clicked on a picture to open the link and read the text, when all sorts of messages … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged computers, cyber criminals, Malware, stolen identity, stolen personal information on the computer, virus, Warning of cyber-criminals | 33 Comments

Responsible, Generous Capitalism. . . . . . . Chobani

Posted on May 2, 2016 by annetbell

How Chobani CEO ensures that employees will share in the company’s success Chobani founder and Chief Executive Hamdi Ulukaya announced that he would be giving all of his 2,000 full-time workers awards that could be worth up to 10% of … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 10% of company's value, business, business in America, Chobani Greek Yogurt, entrepreneurship, generosity, Hamdi Ulukaya, sharing with his workers | 6 Comments

Meet India’s Buttermilk Uncle

Posted on April 27, 2016 by annetbell

If you are in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, buttermilk is your quintessential quick-fix remedy to beat the sweltering heat. There’s no way that you can step out of the house without having your fill for the day. And just in … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Religions of the World, service, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Andhra Pradesh, free buttermilk, generosity of heart, Hindus, Hydrabad, India, kindness of India, Koti, photography, travel | 3 Comments