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Nevertheless, as with every trip beyond Italian borders, the three-day trip to Vienna and the Marian shrine of Mariazell, could indeed include surprises. When he's on the road, Benedict often explores delicate themes with the full force of both his intellect and his sure-fire faith, which has gotten him into hot water not only in Regensberg. On his last trip to Brazil, the Pope was making big news before even landing by telling reporters on the Rome-to-Sao Paulo flight that pro-choice politicians were automatically excommunicated. Later, he would speak about the Church's role...
...away. When her foundation exhausted its resources, having spent $195 million to support institutions, programs and projects that benefited the public, Mrs. Astor celebrated that fact--and after that, she kept on contributing with her personal fortune. She had a sparkling sense of humor. She remembered names. And her intellect was lively: even at 100, she continued to write poems and articles. She loved to dance. She loved to flirt and thought that flirting as an institution necessary to romance had disappeared--a loss that she mourned. Love, she believed, brought out the best in people. It certainly...
...Astor never neglected a guest - after all, her guests were people she had invited. She always remembered names. And her intellect was lively: even at the age of 100 she continued to write poems and articles. These were not ghostwritten pieces, but conceived and written by herself. She was also a great writer of letters and thank-you notes, which always appeared in your mailbox written in her own hand. When she had to send out numerous letters all at once, which had to be typewritten, she never failed to add her name and yours in her handwriting, with...
...long-suffering franchise with a 2-14 record into the winningest team of the '80s, with three Super Bowls in seven years. Before Walsh, conventional wisdom held that NFL coaches needed a loud voice and an iron fist. Walsh was just as likely to appeal to his players' intellect. With his silver hair and professorial mien, he was nicknamed "the Genius." His main invention was the West Coast offense, a now widely practiced style of play that eschewed long passes and runs up the middle in favor of short, surgical passes that dissected countless defenses. Equally indelible was the Minority...
...Yochai Benkler is a pathbreaking scholar whose work challenges current thinking about the way society regulates ideas and information," Law School Dean Elena Kagan said in a statement. "His deep and probing intellect combine with his interdisciplinary focus and range to make him an important appointment not only for Harvard Law School, but for the entire University. He is a marvelous teacher and mentor, and he will bring boundless energy, excitement, and vision to our community. We are very lucky to have...