Category Archives: USA

October Memories after 9/11/01, A Different New York

Posted on October 8, 2014 by annetbell

← My Story. . . . .9/11/01 New Yorkers Have Spoken → This is history, and  I think meaningful, at least to me. There are so many challenges we are going through today, similar to these days in October 2001.  Posted originally … Continue reading →

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Homeland, Season 4 Opening

Posted on October 7, 2014 by annetbell

The opening scenes in season 4 of Homeland, the exciting and very popular Showtime production, are finally here.   We saw the two opening episodes on Sunday night, but they will also be On Demand.  Season 4 is definitely different. … Continue reading →

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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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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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” 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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Music Monday Widor Toccata from Newark Cathedral

Posted on September 29, 2014 by annetbell

Charles-Marie Widor was a French composer, organist and teacher who lived from 1844-1937.  This is his most famous work, simply known as the Widor Toccata, though it actually is the final  piece in the 5th movement of his Symphony for … Continue reading →

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