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Music Monday with Pharrell Williams and “Happy”

Posted on October 6, 2014 by annetbell

Happiness is often a choice we make as adults, as so many days, hours and minutes of  life do not seem happy. This is Pharrell Williams an American singer, writer and rapper.  The song may sound familiar as it is … Continue reading →

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“Gone Girl” the film

Posted on October 5, 2014 by annetbell

We fell for the hype of this long awaited  film  made as an  adaptation  of a  popular book  by the same name.  We  went to a 3 o’clock matinee with a theater full of other movie goers. After all, it … Continue reading →

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Inspiration for the Day

Posted on October 4, 2014 by annetbell

* * * The Prayer of St. Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; when there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where … Continue reading →

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Famous Failures

Posted on October 4, 2014 by annetbell

I love the alteration of “Famous Failures” but not the emphasis on failing.  That just doesn’t go with the teacher- me.  Surprisingly,  it is  both attention getting and also encouraging .  Failure. . . . . one of those universal … Continue reading →

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An Angel Unaware. . . . .

Posted on October 3, 2014 by annetbell

This story will touch the hardest of hearts!   Thanks , Katie! “He’s like an angel. When he was younger, he would pass by our store everyday. He couldn’t speak back then. He couldn’t even say his name, but he … Continue reading →

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Mr. Modi’s American Facebook Fans!

Posted on October 3, 2014 by annetbell

The Upshot SOCIAL MEDIA LEADER Narendra Modi’s American Facebook Fans OCT. 1, 2014 Mr. Modi’s popularity in India and even in the States is from his authenticity and love for his people and his country. As I have observed before, … Continue reading →

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Seventeen Year Old Hong Kong Leader for Democracy

Posted on October 2, 2014 by annetbell

  The faces and places change, but the yearning for  self-determination is  the same. . . in Egypt, Hong Kong,Kiev or Scotland. There is universal longing for “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!” A brave new hero! China lied … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: Manek Chowk Market

Posted on October 2, 2014 by annetbell

Ahmedabad’s Manek Chowk :Market by Day, Crowded Eatery at Night. . Posted on May 20, 2013by annetbell   This is one of my favorite spots in Ahmedabad.  The four minute video is worth the time, trust me!  Manek Chowk is the … Continue reading →

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” 8 Days” The Story of Human Trafficking in the United States

Posted on October 1, 2014 by annetbell

Need help? United States: 1 (888) 373-7888 National Human Trafficking Resource Center SMS: 233733 (Text “HELP” or “INFO”) Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Languages: English, Spanish Website: traffickingresourcecenter.org I hope this emergency 24 hour number has gotten your … Continue reading →

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India’s New Rock Star Comes to America

Posted on September 30, 2014 by annetbell

About these ads WORLD ASIA: SOUTH & CENTRAL What’s a White House dinner without dinner? Modi and Obama will find out. (+video) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with President Obama for a private dinner tonight, but the prime minister … Continue reading →

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