Tag Archives: freedom

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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“Scotland the Brave”. . . the day after. . . .

Posted on September 19, 2014 by annetbell

Today is not the day I expected or  filled with  the news that I wanted.  Scotland has spoken with an election of an unheard of turnout of almost 85% of the registered voters.  The “No” voters were victorious in their … Continue reading →

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Shaun Gibson

Posted on September 16, 2014 by annetbell

Shaun Gibson  ShaunGibson @ShaunyNews FOLLOWS YOU TWEETS9,945 PHOTOS/VIDEOS207 FOLLOWING2,288 FOLLOWERS2,149 FAVORITES2,392  More User Actions Following ShaunGibson @ShaunyNews FOLLOWS YOU Columnist, Blogger, Political writer, Football Writer, Married, Kids, just here for the banter and Stuff, and I want to change the … Continue reading →

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Elephant at Play

Posted on September 9, 2014 by annetbell

I am such a sucker for elephant videos.  This one is only three minutes and I guarantee a smile! The elephants in India appeared to be well cared for because they were their handlers source of  income. They were bathed … Continue reading →

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Dinosaur 13, 2014 Documentary ( T-Rex Named Sue)

Posted on September 2, 2014 by annetbell

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZywsT8Sy-c When Paleontologist Peter Larson and his team from the Black Hills Institute made the world’s greatest dinosaur discovery in 1990, they knew it was the find of a lifetime: the largest, most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex ever found. But during a … Continue reading →

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Happy 68th Birthday, Incredible India !

Posted on August 15, 2014 by annetbell

August 15, 2014   Headlines Share the News 5 India would be celebrating the 68th Independence Day on 15th August 2014. Celebrating Independence Day is not complete without wishing the fellow citizens “Happy Independence Day”. Earlier these messages and greetings … Continue reading →

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“John Adams” HBO Miniseries, The History of America

Posted on July 5, 2014 by annetbell

We decided to re-watch this wonderful miniseries based on the writing of the Pulitzer Prize winning author, David McCullough.  History comes alive with the superb acting, writing and story!   Yes, the inspirational  story of beginning of the United States … Continue reading →

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President Roosevelt’s D-Day Prayer

Posted on June 6, 2014 by annetbell

70 years ago today, there was nothing to do but pray God’s blessing on the troops as they stormed Normandy Beach.  At the end of the day, over  9000+ men and 5000+ paratroopers gave their lives for freedom.  “We stand … Continue reading →

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Unity Among the Oppressed, The Velvet Revolution in Prague, Czechoslovakia

Posted on May 10, 2014 by annetbell

Namaste! In 1968, the Russians rolled into Wenceslas Square, Prague  in their tanks to declare martial law.  This monumental square would also be the site for the Velvet Revolution in 1989.   1989 view. . . The Russian empire( Warsaw … Continue reading →

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President Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

Posted on May 8, 2014 by annetbell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtYdjbpBk6A Comments yesterday from a blogger wondering why the United States and the EU had not kept their promises to the people of the Ukraine have me thinking.  A promise was made that  traditional weapons would be provided  if Ukraine … Continue reading →

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