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“The Banality of Evil”

Posted on August 2, 2014 by annetbell

Hannah Arendt was a German Jew, a  political theorist, and one of the most admired thinkers in the world then and still well respected today.  This review is about her film of the same name, “Hannah Arendt.”   She coined … Continue reading →

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A What. . . . . Where?

Posted on August 2, 2014 by annetbell

Gujarat family shocked to see 5-foot crocodile in bathroom from The Times of India A five-foot crocodile entered into a bathroom in a residential society in Sojitra town of Gujarat’s Anand district. (Photo: AFP) Anand: This Gujarat family had a … Continue reading →

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“What a privilege to taste it!”

Posted on August 1, 2014 by annetbell

With all the tragic news coming from West Africa about the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone, only two countries away from the Ivory Coast,here is Alfonse, a cocoa farmer.  Witness his first taste of western chocolate  after a lifetime of … Continue reading →

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Goa. . . More Than the Beaches

Posted on July 31, 2014 by annetbell

Portuguese Goa Originally posted on May 12, 2013by annetbell Namaste! As the students enjoyed  the promised two restful days on the beaches, David and I headed down to explore  the Portuguese footprint in India, mostly the churches. Now we have seen many … Continue reading →

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Ahmedabad Rap Anthem

Posted on July 30, 2014 by annetbell

  The young rapper H-Rim will introduce and entice you to visit Ahmedabad, India.  Walk along the mighty Sabamati River, high with the water from the monsoons.   See why Ahmedabad is  not only the jewel of Gujurat , but … Continue reading →

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A Paratrooper’s Faith and a Legacy of Love

Posted on July 29, 2014 by annetbell

   by Jason Ladd  This is my family story about a brother who gave his life for freedom, long before my birth,  and my mama who used her unspeakable pain and sacrifice to inspire and encourage soldiers going forth, and … Continue reading →

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Gina Briganti’s Music Monday “Summer Vibe” Walk Off the Earth

Posted on July 28, 2014 by annetbell

  Gina is my new friend from California.  She introduced me to this very current Canadian group. On this dark, rainy upstate New York day, here is a little “Summer Vibe!”   Visit Gina at http://www.ginabriganti.com We saw one of … Continue reading →

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Eric’s Way to Santiago

Posted on July 27, 2014 by annetbell

This is an inspirational Sunday piece of love, faith, family and just the things  what makes life worth living.   I wanted to include the trailer of “The Way” but for some reason, I can’t copy and paste it. . … Continue reading →

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“Inclusive Capitalism and Democracy in India” Bill Clinton

Posted on July 26, 2014 by annetbell

  This is interesting and exciting about Mr. Clinton’s take on India and Mr. Modi as the new Prime Minister. Inclusive Capitalism and Democracy sounds very good to me. What do you think? 

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Love and Kindness Blogger Award

Posted on July 25, 2014 by annetbell

“It is important for us to remember that we are One Family living in One World; we are Sisters and Brothers, no matter how we look, what culture we live in, what religion we practice or who we love.  In … Continue reading →

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