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marilyn.monroe
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On Monday, lawmakers passed a motion officially renaming Big Ben, the iconic London landmark, the “Elizabeth Tower” in honor of Her Majesty’s 60th year on the throne. More than half of Parliament’s 650 MPs supported the proposal. “The renaming of the Clock Tower to the Elizabeth Tower is a fitting recognition of the Queen’s 60 years of service,” Prime Minister David Cameron said in a statement. “This is an exceptional tribute to an exceptional Monarch.”
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June 27, 2012, 01:35:34 PM »
Not sure how I feel about this. I guess it's their clock and they can do what they want.
I'm also not sure why you felt the need to put this in the political discussion segment.
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The BRD in her 'younger' days... 2007.
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June 27, 2012, 01:53:27 PM »
Roger Miller will roll over in his grave...
this song just wouldn't have the same beat to it
Roger Miller - England Swings (Stereo Version)
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"It's always easy to come up with a solution to someone else's problems".
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June 27, 2012, 02:56:32 PM »
No offense to Her Majesty, but I will always think of the tower, clock, and bell as Big Ben!
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