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In Florence, Easter arrives with a bang - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Posted: 26 Mar 2016 11:51 AM PDT

Minneapolis Star Tribune

In Florence, Easter arrives with a bang Minneapolis Star Tribune I'd heard a story on the telegiornale newscast about a smitten young man who bought a $1,000 engagement ring to give his girlfriend — inside one of those chocolate eggs. The day before Easter, she exchanged the unopened ... Now we were lost in a cloud ...

Omaha Catholic church raises funds to ring bells again - Scottsbluff Star Herald

Posted: 26 Mar 2016 11:05 AM PDT

Scottsbluff Star Herald

Omaha Catholic church raises funds to ring bells again Scottsbluff Star Herald Damian Zuerlein looks up into the tower as bell founder and campanologist Benjamin Sunderlin inspects the condition of the bells at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Omaha, Neb. Repairs will let St. Frances Cabrini's nearly 150-year-old bells ring ... and more »

Omaha Catholic church raises funds to ring bells again - Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)

Posted: 26 Mar 2016 07:34 AM PDT

Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)

Omaha Catholic church raises funds to ring bells again Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog) This March 5, 2016 photo shows the tower at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Omaha, Neb. Repairs will let St. Frances Cabrini's 150-year-old bells ring once again after more than three decades. (Megan Farmer/Omaha World-Herald via AP) MAGS ... and more »

Bell Restoration Guidance Note GN7

Posted: 26 Mar 2016 05:50 AM PDT

Religion calendar - Northwest Arkansas News

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 11:58 PM PDT

Religion calendar Northwest Arkansas News First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1500 N. Mississippi St., will have Easter services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary, featuring the Praise Team, Bell Ringers and Chancel Choir. (501) 225-5656. • First Lutheran Church, 314 E. Eighth St ... and more »

Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice - 11 questions answered - Den Of Geek

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 11:13 PM PDT

Den Of Geek

Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice - 11 questions answered Den Of Geek He had unrestrained access to the Kryptonian archives on the crashed ship, so it's not a huge leap to guess that he has some privileged information about the threats coming from beyond Earth. If you take the bell ringing literally, maybe Luthor ... and more »

100 years ago in Nevada County: March, 1916 - The Union of Grass Valley

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 10:21 PM PDT

The Union of Grass Valley

100 years ago in Nevada County: March, 1916 The Union of Grass Valley Taylor Foundry delivered new Fords this week to Mrs. Annie Burton, Orrin Perrin, Albert Hooper, P.J. Reilly, E.E. Leichter, Rev. Kiely, Mrs. ... The Mother's Club recommends fire extinguishers be placed on the second floor of the Lincoln and Bell Hill ...

Local religion digest: Fleetwood church to hold outdoor Easter dawn service to mark anniversary - Reading Eagle

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 09:13 PM PDT

Local religion digest: Fleetwood church to hold outdoor Easter dawn service to mark anniversary Reading Eagle The bell choir will also take part, pealing an introduction and verse interludes. Christ Lutheran ... Bern Reformed United Church of Christ, 3196 Bernville Road (Route 183), Bern Township: The Voices of Bern and the Bells of Bern will perform at 9:30 ... and more »

Astoria Church That Got Its Start in a Beer Garden Celebrates 125 Years - DNAinfo

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 02:30 PM PDT

DNAinfo

Astoria Church That Got Its Start in a Beer Garden Celebrates 125 Years DNAinfo Trinity Lutheran Church, located on 37th Street off of 31st Avenue, will host the free heritage event on April 16 which will feature a performance by the parish's bell ringers and presentation by the Greater Astoria Historical Society. Though the ... and more »

Religion events from around the Washington area - Washington Post

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 02:20 PM PDT

Lebanon Democrat

Religion events from around the Washington area Washington Post Saturday, 7 p.m.: The Great Vigil of Easter features light, ancient music and the first Eucharist of Easter. Bring bells or other (pleasant) noisemakers to ring in the Alleluias. A festive light potluck reception follows. St. Thomas' Church, 14300 St ... Holy Week Masses and ServicesUtica Observer Dispatch all 424 news articles »

Ceremonial bell ringing wraps up treatment at Lebanon cancer center - WGAL Lancaster

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 02:12 PM PDT

WGAL Lancaster

Ceremonial bell ringing wraps up treatment at Lebanon cancer center WGAL Lancaster The new Sechler Family Cancer Center in Lebanon is carrying on a longtime tradition for patients who finish treatment. Pin It. Show Transcript Hide Transcript. Advertising. Video Transcript. REPORTER: ROSE O'DONNELL CARRIED ON WITH WORK AND ...

Checklist: Utrecht, Netherlands - Paste Magazine

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 12:16 PM PDT

Paste Magazine

Checklist: Utrecht, Netherlands Paste Magazine Plus, how can you not love a tower that took the time to play a bell tribute to David Bowie on the day of his death? utrecht terras-neude-2373b-a4s10-c-jurjen-drenth-toerisme Photo by Jurjen Drenth/Toerisme Utrecht 2. ... The Speelklok Museum houses a ...

John Stamos, Keri Russell give advice to their younger selves - Philly.com

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 06:31 AM PDT

Philly.com

John Stamos, Keri Russell give advice to their younger selves Philly.com We're talking about a Bieber-Gomez Summit. Anonymous Insider tells E!News former lovers Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber are discussing the possibility of getting back together once their respective tours are over. They're hanging out regularly: Gomez ... and more »

Good to meet you ... Edith Pierce - The Guardian

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 06:13 AM PDT

Good to meet you ... Edith Pierce The Guardian The local church is essential to my life. I was a bellringer until two years ago, when I could no longer manage the stairs to the ringing chamber. I also enjoy needlework. I started reading the Guardian when the News Chronicle went bust, as that was ...

Sun shines on Easter service at Great Malvern Priory - Worcester News

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 04:25 AM PDT

Worcester News

Sun shines on Easter service at Great Malvern Priory Worcester News Share article. The sun shone down on the united act of witness, which was organised by Churches Together In Malvern. Easter celebrations at the Priory include, on Sunday at 2pm, the first ever peal of bells to be rung on the church's new ten bells.

Cleveland Fish Fry Guide 2016: Where to dine on Good Friday - cleveland.com

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 03:59 AM PDT

cleveland.com

Cleveland Fish Fry Guide 2016: Where to dine on Good Friday cleveland.com 216-741-1880. Bell Tower/St. John Bosco Church, 6480 Pearl Road, Parma Heights. Fish Fry. Entree Choices of Deep Fried or Broiled Alaskan Pollock, Pierogi or Eggplant Lasagna-dinners include: coleslaw, roll & butter, dessert, choice of coffee, tea and ...

A bagful of Tyrolean hospitality - The Hindu

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 03:45 AM PDT

The Hindu

A bagful of Tyrolean hospitality The Hindu After a short stop at Grassmayr Bell Foundry Museum and the Ambras Castle, a romantic 16th Century castle, I took a bus to the Swarovski Crystal Worlds. Daniel Swarovski, founder of the Swarovski Group and a patent holder for a machine to grind crystal ... and more »

Music students prepare for church concerts - Lynn News

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 03:27 AM PDT

Lynn News

Music students prepare for church concerts Lynn News The chapel's eight bells have been re-hung and, as a dress rehearsal for The Queen's 90th birthday celebrations, a Quarter Peal (lasting 45 minutes) will be rung before the concert - only the second time since the restoration. St Mary's Parish Church ...

Bells and sirens are driving Sliema dog crazy - Times of Malta

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 01:28 AM PDT

Times of Malta

Bells and sirens are driving Sliema dog crazy Times of Malta Pealing bells might be the order of the day during the Easter season but one Sliema dog is going barking mad. In these three clips, Muji is heard howling to the pealing bells of Stella Maris church and whenever he hears emergency vehicle sirens. Dogs ...

What a view... take a tour of the tower at Peterborough Cathedral - Peterborough Telegraph

Posted: 25 Mar 2016 01:16 AM PDT

Peterborough Telegraph

What a view... take a tour of the tower at Peterborough Cathedral Peterborough Telegraph It goes past the bell ringing chamber and the rare 13th century wooden winch used by the medieval masons, taking in close-up glimpses of the stained glass and stonework. It also emerges at the top of the tower, near the flag pole. On a fine day you can ...

International marmalade enthusiasts gather for Penrith festival - The Westmorland Gazette

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 10:15 PM PDT

The Westmorland Gazette

International marmalade enthusiasts gather for Penrith festival The Westmorland Gazette Louise Folkard, a Cumbrian bellringer who took home the Campanologists Marmalade award this year, after scooping the 'first timer' prize last year, was 'surprised' with her victory. "That's only the second time I have made marmalade!" she said. "If I ... and more »

Heart-shaped hideaway in Killiney on the market for €995k - Irish Independent

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 07:30 PM PDT

Irish Independent

Heart-shaped hideaway in Killiney on the market for €995k Irish Independent They named it Carillon, although it bears no obvious resemblance to the contraption that shares its name. A carillon is a musical instrument usually found in a church tower, consisting of a sequence of bells struck by a clavier. There's only one in the ... and more »

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Posted: 24 Mar 2016 05:00 PM PDT

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7 old Iowa churches on their way to new life - DesMoinesRegister.com

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 02:12 PM PDT

DesMoinesRegister.com

7 old Iowa churches on their way to new life DesMoinesRegister.com To mark the holiday, we hit the road with a notebook and camera to find a handful of historic Iowa churches that have been reborn into some sort of new life. One building is still used for worship but is being restored. Others have been repurposed ...

Carpenter threatens to slaughter housemaid - Gulf Today

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 01:52 PM PDT

Carpenter threatens to slaughter housemaid Gulf Today However, a day before his arrest, AA heard a bell ringing. Through the window, she spotted ES rushing to open the ... AA added, “I went down to the yard to check where he went, but I failed to find him. I saw his car parked in front of the neighbour's ...

Who Rules the Roost on Jay Street? Placard Abusers, That's Who - Streetsblog New York (blog)

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 12:33 PM PDT

Streetsblog New York (blog)

Who Rules the Roost on Jay Street? Placard Abusers, That's Who Streetsblog New York (blog) Soon after the 84th Precinct cracked down on Jay Street placard abuse in 2014, the commanding officer was reassigned. Advocates campaigned long and hard to get the city to redesign Jay Street, and this summer, DOT plans to .... It's harrying enough ...

Henry David Thoreau: Bright glows the pond - People's World

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 11:32 AM PDT

Henry David Thoreau: Bright glows the pond People's World Upon the capture and arrest of abolitionist John Brown, a man ran to the church tower in the center of Concord Massachusetts. He was full of fury and pain. Of lithe and ... Yet here he was streaking to ring a clarion bell. He was harkening to his ... and more »

@ The Movies With Mark Hinson - Tallahassee.com

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 09:12 AM PDT

Tallahassee.com

@ The Movies With Mark Hinson Tallahassee.com That part rings true. Directed by Dan Mazer (”I Give It A Year”). (D). Movies 8: 7:20, 9:45. The 5th Wave. PG-13, 112 minutes. Some profanity, action violence, scary special effects. Chloë Grace Moretz, Ron Livingston. Aliens from outer space declare ...

Carpenter 'threatened to kill maid who saw him having sex with other maid', Dubai court hears - The National

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 05:50 AM PDT

Carpenter 'threatened to kill maid who saw him having sex with other maid', Dubai court hears The National “I thought he used to come for work-related matters but, on the day of the incident, I heard the bell ringing and as I looked from the window, I saw the other maid [E S] take him to her room," said E A. She said she visited the room and saw the two of ... and more »

Liverpool's Cathedral twilight tower tours return for 2016 - Liverpool Echo

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 05:16 AM PDT

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool's Cathedral twilight tower tours return for 2016 Liverpool Echo They can meet the bell ringers, enjoy demonstrations and displays and hand bell ringing before entering the bell chamber itself, where they will see at close quarters the heaviest and highest peal of bells in the world. New for 2016, is a bells ...

Repaired bells return to Old Harlow church - Harlow Star

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 05:04 AM PDT

Repaired bells return to Old Harlow church Harlow Star A church is ringing the changes by repairing their bells for the first time in 133 years. St Mary and St Hugh Church in Churchgate Street, Old Harlow, recently welcomed back their eight historic instruments which had been retuned at Whitechapel Bell ...

Balsham, West Wratting, Weston Colville, West Wickham: Easter, Cricket, events to come in April - Cambridge News

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 05:04 AM PDT

Balsham, West Wratting, Weston Colville, West Wickham: Easter, Cricket, events to come in April Cambridge News After the traditional silence of bells during Holy Week, the joyous sound of the church bells will ring out before the service. Other services in .... There will be a competition for the best crown and teddy bears will again be flying off the church ...

Sport News Richmond and Carlton MCG battle - Ten Eyewitness News

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 03:17 AM PDT

Ten Eyewitness News

Sport News Richmond and Carlton MCG battle Ten Eyewitness News Church converts penalty to thwart N. Ireland Substitute Simon Church scored an 89th-minute penalty as Wales snatched a 1-1 ... Anya hands Scotland win over Czechs Ikechi Anya handed Scotland a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic in ... Federer calls for ... and more »

The Colour of Blood within the Bloodshed of the Spanish Civil War - The Wire

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 02:47 AM PDT

The Wire

The Colour of Blood within the Bloodshed of the Spanish Civil War The Wire Elsewhere, the clear peal of church bells that reaches Cruells through the “crystalized silence” on a bitterly cold Christmas Eve is, he knows, from “enemy territory”, but this knowledge only makes meaningless the very notion of enemy territory. Over ...

Tower Tours begin this Easter weekend at Peterborough Cathedral. - Cambs Times

Posted: 24 Mar 2016 12:01 AM PDT

Cambs Times

Tower Tours begin this Easter weekend at Peterborough Cathedral. Cambs Times The tours, led by a knowledgeable volunteer guide, takes visitors up the steep stone stairs and onto walkways looking down into the body of the Cathedral. It goes past the bell ringing chamber and the rare 13th Century wooden winch used by the medieval ...

It's The 177th Birthday Of 'Okay' - malaysiandigest.com

Posted: 23 Mar 2016 11:35 PM PDT

It's The 177th Birthday Of 'Okay' malaysiandigest.com After quoting the Journal's description of an outing by the Anti-Bell-Ringing Society, the Post critiqued their account as follows (emphasis ours): "We said not a word about our deputation passing “through the city” of Providence.—We said our brethren ... and more »

Meeth's St Michael and All Angels Church wins £156400 Heritage Lottery Fund grant - Okehampton Times

Posted: 23 Mar 2016 11:02 PM PDT

Okehampton Times

Meeth's St Michael and All Angels Church wins £156400 Heritag