Entertainment : Movie Versions : Annie or Annie? Finney or Foxx?

Always used to read the comic strip about Little Orphan Annie as a child. Saw the movie version “Annie”, released 1982 which starred two of my favorite actors, Albert Finney and Carol Burnett. Very much enjoyed it and would recommend watching it. Can't believe this film already celebrated its 20^th anniversary!

 

By contrast: Never saw the film remake version with Jamie Foxx, released 2014. But it's a musical too. [ Watch trailer for Annie (2014) ] Mike Carter publishes a movie review blog called Back Seat Viewer / Movie Reviews and he thought they “did really good with the update while giving plenty of respectful nods to the original material”. Based on his review and recommendation you might want to put this family-friendly flick on your watchlist or in your video library. 

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Book Suggestion: The Acacia Trilogy

American novelist, David Anthony Durham is the author of a trilogy, which is an epic fantasy; and the name he chose for the empire in this mythical land built on conquest, slaves, and the drug trade is called Acacia. Even though the name of this writer did not have a familiar ring for me, it so happens his novels have been translated into eight foreign languages, he is the recipient of ALA awards (American Library Association), and has had his books recognized as New York Times Notable Books.

• In Acacia: The Acacia Trilogy, Book One – Leodan Akaran, ruler of the Known World, dies, but not before ensuring the safety of his beloved children, in order that they might pursue their own destinies. Against their will, the siblings become separated and must learn to survive on their own, forging their own paths.
• And of course, The Other Lands: The Acacia Trilogy, Book Two, is a tale of their travels to other lands, which are tantamount to eye-opening and amazing discoveries of new worlds, even though it was never their plan to set out on a mission of exploration. Yes, yes, yes! There is an evil wicked Queen.
• Finally, the fate of the siblings is known.  The Sacred Band: The Acacia Trilogy, Book Three is _________. THE END.

Hey!  I’m not gonna give away the ending!  LOL.

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The Acacia Trilogy by David Anthony Durham
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(Updated for 2018-19) EDUCATION: Top Majors for College Class of 2014 Announced - Scholarships.com Blog - Scholarship Search, Find Scholarships & Pay for College

(Post Updated for 2018-19.  See info links below.)
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Many years back it was a huge deal just to be admitted to a college or university. Fortunately for me, not only was I admitted to the University of Miami but I also received a financial aid package of scholarships, grants, work-study and loans to pay for my entire four years. Getting there was one thing. Deciding what to major in? Had no clue! Good thing the first couple of years you're just taking the general education courses needed to round out your degree. It gives you time to think. Ended up with a BBA in Accounting. Very satisfied with my choice for a career path. Never regretted it. Everybody should support the educational process any chance they get. Received this information in my eMail and wanted to pass it on.

• Top Majors for College Class of 2014 Announced - Scholarships.com Blog - Scholarship Search, Find Scholarships & Pay for College

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2018/19 Updates

The Top 25 Affordable Online Colleges for 2019

Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs of 2019 - US News

The Best 384 Colleges | The Princeton Review 2019 Ed

The 100 Best Colleges and Universities by State 2018–2019

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Inside Harvard: A Student-Written Guide
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Modron, The Autumn Equinox ~ The Beginner’s Guide To The Wheel Of The Year (Reblog)

Found this post via the Authentic Blogger Group on Facebook. When the link was shared the image was a cornucopia. Grabbed my attention right away. Great intro to Celtic festivals and love the art!
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     The Wheel Of The Year calendar comprises four Celtic fire festivals interspersed with two solstice and two equinox celebrations.  September’s Equinox denotes the height of the Autumn season.

     The Autumn Equinox is named variably as Modron (Mother Goddess) or Mabon (Divine Son) – deities from Welsh Mythology who can be found in The Legends Of King Arthur.

     Modron is a harvest and fertility goddess who shares characteristics with the Roman Ceres.  On the agricultural calendar Lughnasadh (August) is The First Harvest (grains and cereals) and The Autumn Equinox (September) is The Second Harvest (fruits and vegetables). ...

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     Updated 23/09/2014

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The Beautiful Room: The Perfect Horse - a pony book with a twist! (Reblog)

I like this blog's tagline and I like horses. So it was hard to resist reblogging this post.

• "My latest title, The Perfect Horse , is now LIVE on Amazon. Yee-ha!! Loving the fantastic cover by the amazing Klaus Hartleben. ..." 

Read more at: The Beautiful Room: The Perfect Horse - a pony book with a twist!

The Perfect Horse

Book Recommendation : Women in History : Razia Sultana of India (Reblog)

EXCERPT:  " ...Razia ascended the throne of Delhi at the age of 31. During her four-year reign from 1236, silver coins issued in her name bore her official title "Jalauddin" but she referred to herself as "lmadatun Niwan", which meant the Great Woman. Razia Sultana dressed like a man and rode an elephant through Delhi with her face unveiled....

Legends surrounding Razia have made her popular in Indian culture; the 1983 Urdu film Razia Sultan is a fictionalized account of her life, as is Rafiq Zakaria's novel, Razia: Queen "

Women Who Ruled: Razia Sultana of India 

Image Source: Wikimedia Commons

**COMMENT: If you want to learn about women in history, this is the best blog ever!! Not only is it visually attractive and appealing, but the posts - so informative, intriguing and fascinating - will never disappoint you.

Book below not mentioned at the blog post, but suggested if interested in other women like Razia, the Queen of India.  It's a picture book suggested for ages 5 and up.  I'm older than 5 which puts me in the "and up" group of readers.  Picture books are wonderful quick reads and are just like a primer on a particular topic.  They usually have great illustrations and the non-fiction books present the info like a quick summary.  It whets your appetite and if you choose to do further research, you can search for books in the Juvenile/Young Adults section of the library for a more mature advanced reading level.
 

Extraordinary Women from the Muslim World

 

Celebrate National Pizza Month

It’s October.  That's right.  We have an entire month to “officially” celebrate eating pizza because October is National Pizza Month. 

Sharing this pizza extravaganza. 

Mangia!  Mangia! * :)

Easy Vegan Pizza 

Low Carb Pizza Recipes

Quick and Simple Pizza Empanadas

Gluten Free Pizza That’s Actually The Real Deal

Amy's Single Pesto Pizza 7 oz (5 PCS) + Sundesa, BlenderBottle, Classic With Loop

Easy Fruit Pizza Recipe

Gourmet Pumpkin and Bacon Pizza

15-minute Bacon Spinach Breakfast Pizza

EES shares recipes, cooking tips and all things foodie!

Everyday Exotic Spices

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Italian Terms, Proverbs, and Sayings Using the Word Mangia

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Entertainment : Films to Inspire You to Travel

Used to travel on official government business when I was a civil servant. Because my kids were young and my husband worked for himself, it was easy to arrange my work travel around the summer time when the kids were not in school.  Part of me misses the fun and excitement of seeing new places when traveling.

 
Another part of me is glad to stay at home since many things have happened to not make traveling "safe" and there is an added layer of stress.  Also, there are no funds allotted for travel in my budget.

But if you can't afford to travel, there are definitely other ways to satisfy your wanderlust or vacation dreams. Always looking for foreign film recommendations anyway. Found this list. It is a great list to satisfy both of my ardent desires. 

12 Films to Inspire You to Travel (@travelwithpedro)

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More links if you have a travel “itch” you need to “scratch”:

• The 10 best cities in the world, according to travelers

• Top 10 Most Surprising Things Banned in China (Might want to know if you're going there. The first item on this list was not a really a surprise. Although one wonders why it is even that much of a "priority" to ban it. (???) )

• 10 Cities for Creative People - WORLD OF WANDERLUST (Austin, Texas USA made this list. YAY!)

Content first appeared at Persona Paper, Jan 2016.

For Book Lovers : The Jefferson Key: A Novel by Steve Berry

Internationally known, Steve Berry, is a New York Times bestselling author who has published numerous novels and short stories. His works have been translated into 40 different languages and are circulated in 50+ countries. His writings are available in all formats: Kindle Edition, Paperback, Hardcover, Audible Audio Edition, audio CD and audio cassette. They make for good reading or good listening!  "The Jefferson Key" debuted on the Indiebound’s Indie Bestseller List for the week ending May 29, 2011.

The Jefferson Key: A Novel

EXCERPT from Publisher's Summary: “Four United States presidents have been assassinated - in 1865, 1881, 1901, and 1963 - each murder seemingly unrelated and separated by time.

But what if those presidents were all killed for the same reason: a clause in the United States Constitution - contained within Article 1, Section 8 -that would shock Americans? …”

Presidents of the United States of America | Lists of Rulers | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"A complete list of all United States presidents in chronological order, with birth and death dates and links to related content."

Entertainment : Classic Movies and History

What do classic movies, Frank Capra, Maurice Chevalier, Ginger Rogers and Otto Preminger have in common? Each is part of an exceptional classic movie that illustrates history as part of their story. ...

Hope you enjoy this article as much as I did!
 

Classic Movies As Illustrated History - Seekyt

Classic Movies As Illustrated History - Seekyt

Classic Movies and History What do classic movies, Frank Capra, Maurice Chevalier, Ginger Rogers and Otto Preminger have in common? Each is part of an exceptional classic movie that illustrates history as part of their story. More reading, related pages: You Can't Take It With You Ginger Rogers, Melting Ice Queen 7 Movies I Love ...

It's a Wonderful Life: Classic Movies on the Radio

( Narrated by: James Stewart, Frank Capra; Length: 28 mins)
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English: Screenshot of Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed in the American film It's a Wonderful Life (1946). The film lapsed into the public domain in the United States due to the failure of National Telefilm Associates, the last copyright owner, to renew. See film article for details. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

History and Health Advantages of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is clean and natural, and proven to relieve several health issues. A treatment method to consider for anyone thinking about alternative or holistic solutions to healing and health care.

Hippocrates: a conventionalized image in a Roman "portrait" bust (19th century engraving) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Did you know that:

- Aromatherapy is an ancient art of healing believed to have been developed by the Egyptians.

- Hippocrates, father of modern medicine, used aromatic fumigation to cleanse Athens from the plague.

- A French chemist named Rene Maurice Gattefosset is credited with creating the term “aromatherapy”.

- Aromatherapy is used to treat several health problems: from stress and anxiety to postpartum blues.

Learn more:

Why We Love Aromatherapy (And You Should, Too!)

 

One final thought:

September is National Yoga Month and perhaps nobody has made this connection but seems to me Yoga and Aromatherapy would pair quite nicely. Don't you agree?

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Insurance Mart and Insurance Smart shares general health info.  For general information purposes. Not to be substituted for medical advice. 

Freelance Writing Opps. What is HUBPages?

Looking for freelance work as a writer? 

Need to hone your writing skills or learn how to do better research?

If you sign up as a writer or contributor for HUBPages, and particularly, if you are just getting started as a freelance writer, you will receive support and resources to help you improve or finesses your writing skills. You can extract a wide range of Pro Tips from the site's free weekly newsletter that you will receive via eMail or at the site's forum and specific topics sections. There is lots more where that comes from.

So if you're thinking of becoming a part of an online writing community, join HUBPages.com. There is no fee to sign on. When you begin, as you are writing your article, there is an automated checklist to assess your progress and gives you pointers on how to improve the presentation. The first few HUBs may undergo a human review which takes about 48 hours. Your article should show online instantly but without advertisements. If approved by the Team, Google ads will begin to appear as well so that your writing can generate income. The Ad Sense revenue is shared. But that's just one way that your articles earn money.

• Want to know more? Click here: What is HUBPages?

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Book Review: THE DEPOSIT SLIP (Reblog)

Reblogging. Excellent book review by Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekar, a member of the Authentic Blogger Group on Facebook. One of my friends is a die-hard John Grisham fan and her one-liner summary review for this particular book was a hook! She described it as: “A courtroom drama that just might depose John Grisham .” Had to know more!

This is debut novel for author Todd Johnson. Here is a striking statement from her review that peaks your interest: “... Todd has shown enough talent here to depose John Grisham as the reigning king of courtroom dramas. … Because Todd is a Christian author, there's more to The Deposit Slip than the pursuit of justice alone. There is also the need for forgiveness and reconciliation ...”


Love courtroom drama? 
Then this should be an addition to your reading list.

Book Review: THE DEPOSIT SLIP | A few drops of ink

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John Grisham - on the Screen

Here are scenes from various movies adapted from a Grisham book. Do you recognize the film?

Why Do We Love Susan Lucci?

Created the poll below using a product furnished by Opinion Stage. Poll was inspired by a short article titled Why Do We Love Soap Operas?

 

Vintage Moments in Entertainment History : Sophia Loren and Charles Aznavour

I collect vintage stuff.  That's why I joined this awesome online community.  Find more gems like the one below in Vintage, Posters &.. - Google+. They don't just share entertainment, celebrities pics, etc. They share really rare moments in history via vintage photographs you probably won't see anywhere else. Not all the photos are black and white, but the ones that are really add to that "moment in time" often captured by an unknown talented photographer.

Sophia Loren and Charles Aznavour - Google+

Why do I like this photo so much?  For one thing, I'm loyal Sophia Loren fan.  I did a Top Ten List in one of my previous posts and included her in my collection of Iconic Female Celebrities.  Eh! Everybody knows Sophia Loren.  But the fact is, if it weren't for "The Truth About Charlie" movie* with Mark Wahlberg and Thandie Newton, I may have never known who Charles Aznavour was.  But I'm thankful.  His music is great for a romantic evening.  😍

Charles Aznavour

* FYI.  That Wahlberg/Newton film was a remake of a classic old movie, "Charade", a 1963 flick which starred two of my favorite actors from back in the day - Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, which did not include songs by this popular French singer.  So the film remake actually added a nice touch!  Audrey Hepburn (1929 – 1993) is also on my list of Iconic Female Celebrities.  Love her too! 💟

The Truth About Charlie

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In Memory Of:
Charles Aznavour (1924 - 2018)
Charles Aznavour, the 'Frank Sinatra of France', dies aged 94 | Music | The Guardian
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Americans and Capital Punishment | You're Either For It OR Against It

Do you read “The Economist”? They publish very worthwhile reading material. Food for thought. On this particular topic, for many, however, there is not too much think about. Most people have drawn their line in the sand and they are either for capital punishment or against it.



My friend Jo Harrington is AGAINST the death penalty and provides more than ample information to support her position.

• Death Penalty: 14 Year Old Executed in USA May Have been Innocent (Related link: YouTube Video)

• Answering Pro Death Penalty Arguments

• Death Row: Waiting to be Killed

In the end, though her arguments are powerful and thought-provoking, my position is FOR and I can not be dissuaded. Not even the pope can persuade me.  (Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty Unacceptable in All Cases - The New York Times) While the guilty criminals sit on death row awaiting execution, it gives them time to reflect on the events which brought them to their soon to be final destination - events in their life and their life or lives of those who are no longer with us because of them - and maybe they can come to grips with the fact they are only receiving their comeuppance.

Poor Eve.  Mother of the first murderer and the first murder victim.  In that particular case, The Judge showed mercy and spared the murderer's life.  The debate continues.

Image credit: By Urban [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0 ], from Wikimedia Commons

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America is falling out of love with capital punishment http://t.co/TYFLazhI2i pic.twitter.com/RK7b1BSVHK

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) April 28, 2014

How America - Can And Will - Abolish The Death Penalty

New Hampshire has just failed to abolish the death penalty-by one vote. Given that the Granite State has not actually executed anyone since 1939, you might think this doesn't matter much. But, obviously, it matters to the one man on death row in New Hampshire, a cop-killer called Michael Addison.

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