The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader wonders what he should do about his neighbor’s bothersome behavior, including loud singing and guitar playing mornings and evenings.
Category: Noise
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Celine Dion ‘Siren Battles’ Prompt Complaints in New Zealand City
The New York Times – Music:
A subculture has developed among Pacific Islander communities based on who can blast music — often Ms. Dion’s songs — the loudest. Some call it too disruptive.
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Paris Makes ‘Summer Terraces’ a Permanent Part of Cafe Culture
The New York Times – Travel:
The neighbors may complain about the noise, but outdoor spaces that bloomed under a pandemic program are now a permanent and vibrant fixture of city life.
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Why Do Couples Tie Cans to Wedding Cars?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Once used to show disapproval of a union, this clamorous custom now signifies a happy beginning for newlyweds.
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Shattered Nerves, Sleepless Nights: Pickleball Noise Is Driving Everyone Nuts
The New York Times – Sports:
The incessant pop-pop-pop of the fast-growing sport has brought on a nationwide scourge of unneighborly clashes, petitions, calls to the police and lawsuits, with no solution in sight.
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How to Coexist With The Animals in Your Garden
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
There’s a multicultural world outdoors — and even the gentlest gardeners often disrupt it. Here’s how to avoid that.
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Amsterdam Has a Message for Male Tourists From the U.K.: ‘Stay Away’
The New York Times – Travel:
In an ad campaign aimed at British men between 18 and 35, the Dutch capital threatens fines for visitors who are looking for a “messy night.”