Tag Archives: war

Deadly Mistake the Morning of December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 8, 2016 by annetbell

Kermit A. Tyler was on duty at Fort Shafter’s radar information center on Dec. 7, 1941.(Earnie Grafton/associated Press) Kermit A. Tyler, 96 Pearl Harbor figure Kermit A. Tyler, 96 By Dennis McLellan Sunday, February 28, 2010 “Don’t worry about it.” … Continue reading →

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Inside a Jahadi University

Posted on January 8, 2016 by annetbell

This video rings true to me for several reasons.  First is the intellectual capacity of the   terrorists. . . . doctors, engineers, and other STEM educated people.  I have no doubt that there are people capable of this work. … Continue reading →

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David and Goliath. . . . .Ted Talks

Posted on December 19, 2015 by annetbell

This is the baroque masterpiece of David by Giovanni  Lorenzo  Bernini at the  moment of release of his sling shot  in the Villa Borghese in Roma. The sculpture is chiseled from marble. Notice the detail in the face, legs, arms … Continue reading →

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Speaking Truth to Power

Posted on February 22, 2015 by annetbell

I have had this video for a while, but want to post it now. I read in the last couple of days that 65%  of the American public want troops on the ground. to fight Isiis.  These are  difficult revelations … Continue reading →

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“American Sniper”, the film and trailer

Posted on February 2, 2015 by annetbell

  This is only  the second film we have seen since our return to India.  The first was PK, an Indian film, and today we went to see “American Sniper.”  A couple of the students went with us, but the … Continue reading →

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Surprising Peggy Noonan Column

Posted on December 12, 2014 by annetbell

Peggy Noonan is  the speech writer for Ronald Reagan who touched hearts with her metaphors and inspirational words. (Husband thinks she should have lived in the 18th Century with her often flowery language!  ) She is the spokesman for the … 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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“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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Lone Survivor, A Movie

Posted on January 18, 2014 by annetbell

The long awaited film about Operation Red Wing, a covert mission by Seal Team 10 in 2007   has been the #1 film in the country for several weeks.  We saw it yesterday. The ending is no surprise as it … Continue reading →

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