Italy village bangs pots to protest silenced bells

Which is nicer to have echoing through a small Italian village — the chiming of bells or the banging of pots?

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Phoenix bishop sentenced for church bell noise

A Phoenix church leader has received a suspended 10-day jail sentence because his tolling church bells violated a city noise ordinance.

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Charity bells muted but not booted from Md. mall

Ring-a-ling. Hear them ring?

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Harvard to Return Bells to Moscow

Eighteen massive brass bells rescued from a Moscow monastery nearly 80 years ago during a Soviet-era crackdown on religion and donated to Harvard University are being returned to Russia.

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The fight, pitting religious freedom against the right to be comfortable in one's own home, started in March 2008 -- on Palm Sunday.

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Sparks flew when Big Ben was born, 150 years ago. The plus-sized bell – real name "The Hour Bell of the Great Clock at Westminster" – was so massive at over 13 tons that it took 20 minutes for the molten metal to be poured into the bell mould and 20 days for it to cool.

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New Music Picks November 2008

I know I am a little early, but I have been listening to alot of music lately, unfortunately that is time away from the vine, but its been a much needed break... here is my favorite tunes, tell me what you are listening too... Glasvegas - Geraldine

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Rick Bjorklund claims the Tulsa Fair Board breached his contract when it fired him.

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A bell ringer broke his collarbone after becoming entangled in a rope at the top of a church tower.

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Kelly Slater defeats Bede Durbidge at the Rip Curl Pro in bells Beach.

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The bells, as sacred instruments, are all christened: the bass bell is Emmanuel; the largest of the smaller bells is Angélique Françoise; the smallest, Denise David.

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A Toddler's View of Christmas

At 2 1/2 year old, my twins are really getting into Christmas for the first time this year. They are taking it all in and they've already got certain ideas about this merry holiday. Here's a look at how toddlers (at least these two) view Christmas. It's all about the lights

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Priest fined for ringing church bells too loud -- for not keeping within Dutch town's "noise regulations."

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Low Happening - Howling Bells - Song Review

Simple rock song: Guitar: Check Drums: Check Vocals: Check This song has it all, my friends. It's odd, diverse, it goes into a million different tones, and works so well. Simple reviews. My favourite thing right now. (No more ratings! Too much kafuffle)

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Cyclists in busy urban areas may have to sound a bell almost continually as they cycle along under government plans to force them not only to have bicycle bells fitted, but to use them to warn pedestrians of their approach.

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