It used to be that the church rang the bells at specific times (like 12 noon) and when you heard it ringing at other times, it signified an emergency or other major occurrence. But, with the waning of the popularity of the church in modern life, people's tolerance went with it. _______________________________________________________ "Treason doth never prosper, what's the reason? For if it doth prosper, none dare call it treason." -Sir John Harrington, 1561-1612