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marilyn.monroe

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Big Ben renamed Elizabeth Tower
« on: June 27, 2012, 01:19:19 PM »


 
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.”


Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/06/27/big-ben-to-become-the-elizabeth-tower-in-honor-of-the-queen
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Re: Big Ben renamed Elizabeth Tower
« Reply #1 on: 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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Re: Big Ben renamed Elizabeth Tower
« Reply #2 on: 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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Re: Big Ben renamed Elizabeth Tower
« Reply #3 on: 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!  ;D
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