1.   Baen was interrupted there by a ringing doorbell in his Riverdale, N.Y., office, but the point was clear.

2.   A few mentions on national television accomplished more than years of ringing doorbells.

3.   Former Alameda County Supervisor Don Perata, who helped with the Raider return, was out ringing doorbells Sunday for his campaign for state congressman.

4.   I remember gathering up our gang of neighborhood kids and ringing doorbells, paper grocery bags wide open.

5.   No one, though, has suggested that Jews should be out ringing doorbells or passing out magazines.