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Choice of `Benedict' may have been inspired by saint, scholars say.
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Byline: Liam Ford
CHICAGO _ Pope Benedict XVI has not yet said why he chose the name, but some theologians speculated Tuesday that he may have been more inspired by the famous monk St. Benedict than by previous pontiffs with that moniker.
While a cardinal, Joseph Ratzinger cited St. Benedict _ a towering figuring in the Catholic tradition of monasticism who lived at the end of the Roman era _ as an important example of the rejection of an earlier era's decadence.
Though many of the popes named Benedict were among the least distinguished successors ...
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King Kong Re-Emerges in a Fierce New 4-D Attraction in 2010 at Universal Studios Hollywood, the Entertainment Capital of L.A., as "The Eighth Wonder of the World" Rises From Ashes to Astound Studio Tour Guests.
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly
; ...the dark heart of the world of Skull Island. They...known as "the eighth wonder of the world," has been called...earning a total of seven Oscar and three Golden...include the "War of the Worlds" set, Western Streets...production will resume at the world-famous Courthouse Square...
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Stevie Wonder's tuned and ready for new approach to love and peace. (Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service
; ...not among Stevie Wonder's many virtues...released more than seven years ago. That...things,'' says Wonder, who was born Steveland...with the way the world is. I'm not...for a change; this world's in need of some...of something.'' Wonder says his music isn...
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The Wonder of us all says its 'A Time To Love'
Newspaper article from: New York Beacon, The
; ...11-09-2005 Stevie Wonder's highly anticipated...worth sharing with the world. A Time To Love is saying...Positivity" - have Wonder enthusiasts already pegging...against another," says Wonder. "I really do seek...which remained #1 for seven weeks in a row. 1984...
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STEVIE WONDER
Newspaper article from: The Press
; Stevie Wonder was ready to quit music when...waiting to be wowed by Stevie Wonder. She was annoyed. Going to Wonder's 2008 world tour announcement meant that...Isn't She Lovely. He has seven children to five mothers, two...
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Seven Wonders vote passes the 20,000 mark
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman
; ...across Scotland and the world, with many expat readers...a personal list of seven wonders. They can include wonders not on our shortlist...The highest-scoring wonder not on the shortlist...on the final list of seven - which will be revealed...
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The Seven (New) Wonders of the World
Transcript from: NPR Talk of the Nation
; ...the seven wonders of the world, but nevertheless...the seventh wonder of the world...there's seven wonders, I'll go...Wonders of the World. And that...that the new seven wonders of the world...that word wonder, which is...
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No small Wonder The music legend, fresh on heels of a prestigious honor, still strives to make a difference
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
; ...heard "We Are the World," with a plea to end hunger driven by Wonder's soaring voice. Looking back, Wonder says, he sees his...talent. Gordy said Wonder's bongo playing was...Beginning in 1972, he made seven albums that were statements...
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The Wonders of the Inland Valley: More wonderful by the minute
Newspaper article from: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
; ...Here, with "Wonders of the Inland...this point the Seven Wonders of the World list was looking...also select five wonders from each of...Hmm. So the world has seven wonders and the Inland...Anyhow, "wonder" inflation aside...
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Resources on wonders of the world
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times
; ...the ancient wonder, and a hypertext...description. These Seven Wonders are also...map of the world with locations...each of the Seven Wonders marked in...page of each wonder. While one...many to be wonders of the world...of these seven wonders ...
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Interview: Stevie Wonder on "A Time to Love," his first musical plea
Transcript from: NPR Special
; ...know he loves me? Mr. WONDER: (Singing) How will...finally find you... Mr. WONDER: (Singing) ...it...a special day. Mr. WONDER: Yeah, we cut the track...CHIDEYA: Wonder has seven children including a...and changed my whole world. Bye-bye, sadness...
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