No Easter Island among "New 7 Wonders"

90 million voters pick modern 7 global wonders
CBC.ca, Canada - Jul 8, 2007
The seven beat out 14 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis of Athens, ...

Seven sites to behold
7DAYS, United Arab Emirates - Jul 8, 2007
Losing out among the frontrunners on the short-listed sites were the Acropolis in Athens, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the statues on Easter Island, ...

New Seven World Wonders Named
ToTheCenter.com, NY - Jul 8, 2007
The winners had a tough battle, competing against such locations as the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, the Statue of Liberty, and many others. ...

Seven 'new' Wonders of the World named
ABS CBN News, Philippines - Jul 8, 2007
The short-listed sites included the Acropolis in Athens, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the statues on Easter Island, Britain's Stonehenge, Cambodia's Angkor ...

Netizens pick seven wonders of the world
Peninsula On-line, Qatar - Jul 8, 2007
Short-listed sites that missed the final cut included the Acropolis in Athens; Paris’ Eiffel Tower; the Easter Island statues; Britain’s Stonehenge; ...

7 ‘new’ Wonders of the World named
Daily Times, Pakistan - Jul 8, 2007
The short-listed sites included the Acropolis in Athens, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the statues on Easter Island, Britain’s Stonehenge, Cambodia’s Angkor ...

1500-year-old Hagia Sophia left out as New Seven Wonders announced
Today's Zaman, Turkey - Jul 8, 2007
Among the other 14 nominated landmarks were the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, Russia's Kremlin, ...

New 7 Wonders of the World Announced
ToTheCenter.com, NY - Jul 8, 2007
Other nominees for the award were the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Statue of Liberty in New York City, the Acropolis in Athens, ...

UNESCO slams 'new' wonders of world list
Kuwait Times, Kuwait - Jul 8, 2007
Short-listed sites that missed the final cut included the Acropolis in Athens; Paris' Eiffel Tower; the Easter Island statu es; Britain's Stonehenge; ...

Reporters on the Job
Christian Science Monitor, MA - Jul 8, 2007
Among the losing landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, Russia's Kremlin, and the Sydney Opera ...

Arts, Briefly
New York Times, United States - Jul 8, 2007
... 14 other nominated landmarks included the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, the Kremlin, the Sydney Opera House and Easter Island. ...

Seven 'new' wonders of world arouse mixed feelings
The Mercury (subscription), South Africa - Jul 8, 2007
Shortlisted sites that missed the final cut included the Acropolis in Athens, Paris' Eiffel Tower, the Easter Island statues, Britain's Stonehenge, ...

Taj remains people’s favourite
Assam Tribune, India - Jul 8, 2007
Among the places which could not make it to the final seven are Acropolis in Athens, The Statues of Easter Island, Angkar Wat, Eiffel Tower and Statue of ...

100 million voters choose the seven 'new' wonders of world
Cape Times (subscription), South Africa - Jul 8, 2007
Short-listed sites that missed the final cut included the Acropolis in Athens; the Eiffel Tower in Paris; the Easter Island statues; Britain's Stonehenge; ...

Even New7Wonders nomination could disrupt Rapa Nui

Jen Ross: Lure of being a wonder masks risk of repeating dire errors from past
Jen Ross
New Zealand Herald
5:00AM Monday July 09, 2007

As the sun rises over the eastern shores of the tiny Polynesian island of Rapa Nui, the shadows of 15 stone monoliths stretch long across the grassy fields of Tongariki, towards the quarry from which they were mysteriously transported hundreds of years ago.

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No Moai among New7Wonders

New 7 Wonders: From Taj Mahal to the Great Wall
Newsday, NY - Jul 8, 2007
Other nominees that lost were the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Acropolis and the Sydney Opera House. The pyramids of Giza, ...

World Digest
Baltimore Sun, United States - Jul 8, 2007
The seven beat 14 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, and Australia's ...

7 wonders chosen by 100M voters
New York Daily News, NY - Jul 8, 2007
The new wonders beat out 14 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, ...

Alhambra fails to make 'Seven Wonders' list
Think Spain, Spain - Jul 8, 2007
Other favourites to fail to make the list include the statues on Easter Island and the Acropolis. The winners were: The Great Wall of China, Petra City in ...

Did We Really Need Seven New Wonders?
Slashdot - Jul 8, 2007
If you want interesting statues, the Easter Island heads were on the list of finalists, but apparently the Easter Islanders must've had trouble getting ...

New seven wonders of the world unveilved
ic Wales, United Kingdom - Jul 8, 2007
Among the places left out were Stonehenge; the Acropolis in Athens, Greece; the Statues of Easter Island, Chile; Cambodia’s Angkor; Turkey’s Hagia Sophia; ...

Petra one of world's 7 wonders
Middle East North Africa Financial Network, Jordan - Jul 8, 2007
Among the places left out were the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, the Statues of Easter Island, Chile, Cambodia's Angkor, Turkey's Hagia Sophia, and Russia's ...

New 7 wonders of world announced
24dash.com, UK - Jul 8, 2007
Among the places left out were Stonehenge; the Acropolis in Athens, Greece; the Statues of Easter Island, Chile; Cambodia's Angkor; Turkey's Hagia Sophia; ...

Redeemer and Ruins Added to List of the Seven Wonders of the World
Unconfirmed Sources (satire) - Jul 8, 2007
Notable exclusions that did not make the cut included the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, and Easter Island. Indignant supporters of other candidates ...

Time to protect our heritage
Nation Multimedia, Thailand - Jul 8, 2007
Other famous places that suffered the same fate included the Acropolis in Athens, the famous statues of Easter Island, Turkey's Hagia Sophia and Russia's ...

New wonders of the world revealed
MWC News, Canada - Jul 8, 2007Among the notable places left out were the Acropolis in Athens, Greece; the statues of Easter Island in Chile; Cambodia's temples of Angkor; Turkey's Hagia ...

Opera house in 7 Wonders snub
Daily Telegraph, Australia - Jul 8, 2007
Also losing out among the shortlisted sites were the Acropolis in Greece, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the statues on Easter Island and Britain's Stonehenge. ...

Seven ‘new’ Wonders of the World named
Manila Times, Philippines - Jul 8, 2007
Losing out among the frontrunners on the short-listed sites were the Acropolis in Greece, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the statues on Easter Island and ...

Rapa Nui not among New7Wonders

Iran Diplomats Visit Detainees In Iraq []
RTT News, NY - Jul 7, 2007
The seven beat out 14 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, ...

90-million voters pick modern 7 global wonders
CBC Montreal, Canada - Jul 7, 2007
The seven beat out 14 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, ...

Great Wall among new 7 wonders of the world
Shanghai Daily, China - Jul 7, 2007
The seven beat out 14 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, ...

Great Wall of China, Rome's Colosseum Voted New Seven Wonders
Bloomberg - Jul 7, 2007
Sites that didn't make the new seven wonders include the Acropolis, Eiffel Tower, the Easter Island statues, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Alhambra in Spain, ...

China's Great Wall A Top 'Wonder'
Post Chronicle - Jul 8, 2007
Among the losing contenders were the Acropolis of Greece; Easter Island of Chile; the Eiffel Tower in Paris; the Statue of Liberty in New York and ...

Seven new world wonders announced in Lisbon - Summary
Earthtimes.org - Jul 8, 2007
The 14 other finalists were the Acropolis in Athens, the Alhambra in Spain, the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia, the Easter Island statues, ...

Seven 'new' Wonders of the World named amid controversy
Lanka Business Online, Sri Lanka - Jul 8, 2007
Losing out among the frontrunners on the short-listed sites were the Acropolis in Greece, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the statues on Easter Island, ...

Opera House misses out in Wonders vote
The Canberra Times, Australia - Jul 8, 2007
... sites were the Sydney Opera House, the Acropolis in Greece, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the statues on Easter Island and Britain's Stonehenge. ...

No Rapa Nui among New7Wonders

The Magnificent Seven!
Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - Jul 7, 2007
... with Machu Picchu, Mexico's Chichen Itza ruins, India's Taj Mahal, Petra in Jordan, Christ Redeemer in Brazil and the statues of Easter Island. ...

Wonder no more: Poll recasts wondrous sites
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - Jul 7, 2007
The seven beat out 14 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, ...

Global vote picks new seven wonders of the world
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - Jul 7, 2007
Among the places left out were the Acropolis in Athens, Greece; the Statues of Easter Island, Chile; Cambodia's Angkor; Turkey's Hagia Sophia; and Russia's ...

Results of the Seven Wonders of the World
Pravda, Russia - Jul 7, 2007
... Neuschwanstein Castle (Germany), Acropolis in Athens (Greece), Sydney Opera House (Australia), Gize Pyramids (Egypt), Easter Island Statues (Chile), ...

China's Great Wall a top 'wonder'
Earthtimes.org - Jul 7, 2007
Among the losing contenders were the Acropolis of Greece; Easter Island of Chile; the Eiffel Tower in Paris; the Statue of Liberty in New York and ...

Great Wall, Colosseum, Taj Mahal among new 7 wonders of the world
International Herald Tribune, France - Jul 7, 2007
The seven beat out 14 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, ...

Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal named as 'new' world wonders
South Asian Women's Forum, India - Jul 7, 2007
Losing out among the frontrunners on the short-listed sites were the Acropolis in Greece, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the statues on Easter Island, ...

Seven new world wonders named
SBS - World News Australia, Australia - Jul 8, 2007
Losing out among the frontrunners on the short-listed sites were the Acropolis in Greece, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the statues on Easter Island, ...

Yet more Rapa Nui/New7Wonders

Three Latin monuments among new 7 'wonders'
Toronto Star, Canada - Jul 7, 2007
The seven beat out 21 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, Russia's Kremlin and ...

7 new wonders of the world chosen
Penn Live, PA - Jul 7, 2007
The seven beat out 21 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, Russia's Kremlin and ...

Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal named as 'new' world wonders
South Asian Women's Forum, India - Jul 7, 2007
Losing out among the frontrunners on the short-listed sites were the Acropolis in Greece, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the statues on Easter Island, ...

Three Latin monuments are among the new 7 wonders of the world
Canada East, Canada - Jul 7, 2007
The seven beat out 21 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, Russia's Kremlin and ...

7 New Wonders of the World Chosen
Auburn Citizen, NY - Jul 7, 2007
The seven beat out 21 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, Russia's Kremlin and ...

Seven new wonders of the world
PRESS TV, Iran - Jul 7, 2007
Among the places left out were the Acropolis in Athens, Greece; the Statues of Easter Island, Chile; Cambodia's Angkor Wat, Turkey's Hagia Sophia, ...

Great Wall, Colosseum among new 7 wonders
Reno Gazette Journal, NV - Jul 7, 2007
The seven beat out 21 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, Russia’s Kremlin and ...

100m vote for world's seven new wonders
Independent, UK - Jul 7, 2007
Among the sites which missed out were Stonehenge, the Acropolis, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, the Statue of Liberty and Sydney's Opera House. ...

A Wonder-ful World
Bangkok Post, Thailand - Jul 7, 2007
The seven beat out 14 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis and Russia's ...

Great Wall, Colosseum, Taj Mahal among new 7 wonders of the world
Carlisle Sentinel, PA - Jul 7, 2007
The seven beat out 14 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island in the Pacific, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, ...

Opera House misses out in new wonders contest
The Age, Australia - Jul 7, 2007
Among the other places that missed out were the Acropolis in Athens, the Statues of Easter Island, Cambodia's Angkor, Turkey's Hagia Sophia and Russia's ...

The new seven wonders
Scotsman, United Kingdom - Jul 7, 2007
Almost 200 nominations were received. Places which made the shortlist included the Acropolis, the Easter Island statues, and the Kremlin.

Global vote picks new seven wonders of the world
Jerusalem Post, Israel - Jul 7, 2007
Among the places left out were the Acropolis in Athens, Greece; the Statues of Easter Island, Chile; Cambodia's Angkor; Turkey's Hagia Sophia; and Russia's ...

Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal among 'new' world wonders
NEWS.com.au, Australia - Jul 7, 2007
Losing out among the frontrunners on the short-listed sites were the Acropolis in Greece, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the statues on Easter Island, ...

Peru: Machu Picchu is named one of the New 7 Wonders
Living in Peru, Peru - Jul 7, 2007
... architectural wonders such as: Mexico with Chichen Itze, Brazil with Christ the Redeemer, Chile with Easter Island Moais and Spain with Alhambra. ...

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Wondrous, once more
Economist, UK - Jul 7, 2007
But in an effort to go farther afield than the Greeks managed, the Easter Island statues and the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, Japan, among others, are included ...

STONEHENGE 'NOT A WONDER OF THE WORLD'
UK Express, UK - Jul 7, 2007
The favourites include the Great Wall of China, the Colosseum in Rome, Peru’s Machu Picchu and the statues of Easter Island. Other fancies are the Taj Mahal ...

Voters to determine new 'Seven Wonders'
CTV.ca, Canada - Jul 7, 2007
... the Great Wall in China, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Chichen Itza in Mexico, the statues of Easter Island in Chile and Petra in Jordan. ...

New 7 wonders will be announced tonight
NTV MSNBC, Turkey - Jul 7, 2007
... people are the Colosseum in Rome, Mexico’s Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil’s Statue of Christ Redeemer and Jordan’s Petra. ...

The New 7 Wonders will be revealed Today
I4U - Jul 7, 2007
... along with the Colosseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, Peru's Machu Picchu, Petra in Jordan, and the statues of Easter Island. ...

Will the Taj Mahal make it?
Times of India, India - Jul 7, 2007
... the Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru, the Colosseum of Rome, the statues of Easter Island and the statue of Christ the Redeemer, among others. ...

Countdown starts to find modern 7 global wonders
CBC.ca, Canada - Jul 7, 2007Also in the top 10 are the Acropolis in Greece, the Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island, the Christ the Redeemer statue ...

Acropolis, Great Wall among top candidates for new 7 wonders of ...
KESQ, CA - Jul 7, 2007
The Colosseum in Rome, India's Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower and Easter Island are also among those in the top ten. The Great Pyramids of Giza, ...

Last minute rush to vote for Taj in the seven wonders poll
Times of India, India - Jul 7, 2007
... the Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru, the Colosseum of Rome, the statues of Easter Island and the statue of Christ the Redeemer, among others.

Global Poll Offers World New 7 Wonders []
RTT News, NY - Jul 7, 2007
... India's Taj Mahal, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer and Jordan's Petra. ...

9/ Jordanians waiting for Petra to be one of world New 7 Wonders
Jordan News Agency (Petra), Jordan - Jul 7, 2007
... Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island, Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Taj Mahal in India and Jordan's ancient city of Petra. ...

Great Wall of China named as 'new' world wonder
South Asian Women's Forum, India - Jul 7, 2007
... Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, Petra in Jordan, the statues on Easter Island, Britain's Stonehenge and the Taj Mahal in India.

China Shuttered Five Drug Makers In 1 Year []
RTT News, NY - Jul 7, 2007
... India's Taj Mahal, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer and Jordan's Petra. ...

Few surprises among New Seven Wonders of the World
CNN-IBN, India - Jul 7, 2007
Also among the top 10 contenders were the Acropolis of Greece, Alhambra of Spain, Angkor of Cambodia, Easter Island of Chile, the Eiffel Tower, Hagia Sophia ...

Great Wall of China named as 'new' world wonder
Anatolian Times, Turkey - Jul 7, 2007
... Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, Petra in Jordan, the statues on Easter Island, Britain's Stonehenge and the Taj Mahal in India.

7 New Wonders Of The World Chosen
Guardian Unlimited, UK - Jul 7, 2007
The seven beat out 21 other nominated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis, Russia's Kremlin and ...

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New 7 Wonders of the World Voting Closing - Results on 07/07/2007
About - News & Issues, NY - Jul 6, 2007
Results will be psoted from Lisbon on 07/07/2007. Photo of Cristo Redentor thanks to ClipArt.com. Photo of Easter Island moais thanks to Viaotr tours. ...

Voting For Seven Wonders
Newsroom America, New Zealand - Jul 6, 2007
Altogether there are 21 sites in contention - others include the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, the statues on Easter Island, ...

FACTBOX-Seven Modern Wonders of the World
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - Jul 6, 2007
The leading sites so far included the Taj Mahal, the Coliseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island. ...

Could this be among the new Seven Wonders of the World?
The Herald, UK - Jul 6, 2007
Easter Island in Chile, where hundreds of massive stone busts, or Moais, are all that remain from the prehistoric Rapanui culture that crafted them to ...

New Seven Wonders: Voting closes, but will Taj make it to elite list?
CNN-IBN, India - Jul 6, 2007
Also in the top 10 are the Acropolis in Greece; Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico; Eiffel Tower in Paris; Easter Island; Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de ...

Millions vote for new Seven Wonders of the World
Radio New Zealand, New Zealand - Jul 6, 2007
Others include the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, the statues on Easter Island, the Statue of Liberty, Stonehenge, ...

Now, the seven wonders of the world...
Peninsula On-line, Qatar - Jul 6, 2007
... with Machu Picchu, Mexico's Chichen Itza ruins, India's Taj Mahal, Petra in Jordan, Christ Redeemer in Brazil and the statues of Easter Island. ...

Forget the poll - these are the real seven wonders
Independent, UK - Jul 6, 2007
... in this heritage version of Fame Academy: they include the Alhambra in Granada, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and the Moai statues of Easter Island. ...

Too much of a good thing
Globe and Mail, Canada - Jul 6, 2007
... the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra in Jordan, Rio de Janeiro's Statue of Christ the Redeemer, the statues of Easter Island and the Taj Mahal. ...

Arizona restaurant/lounge features moai

Drift Polynesian Restaurant & Lounge
Carey Sweet
azcentral.com
Jul. 6, 2007 12:00 AM

While she's agreeing that she, too, really likes chef Patrick Karvis' cooking, she's also acknowledging that she understands my point. Because without any disrespect to the 3-year-old Drift, this is hardly a fine dining setting. This is an island style bar, done up in retro-hip grotto with rock walls, tiki poles, blowfish lamps and Easter Island statues under a low bamboo ceiling.

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Rapa Nui/New7Wonders

12 hours left to vote for 'New 7 Wonders of the World
'USA Today - Jul 6, 2007
EASTER ISLAND, CHILE: Hundreds of massive stone busts, or Moais, are all that remains from the prehistoric Rapanui culture that crafted them between 400 and ...

Last minute rush to vote for Taj in the seven wonders poll
Times of India, India - Jul 6, 2007
... the Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru, the Colosseum of Rome, the statues of Easter Island and the statue of Christ the Redeemer, among others.

The World's New Seven Wonders
Spiegel Online, Germany - Jul 6, 2007
The Acropolis in Athens is among the top 10 as is the Eiffel Tower, the statues on Easter Island, the Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico, the Taj Mahal in India ...

New Seven Wonders: The Statue Of Liberty Is Not Wonderful
NY1, NY - Jul 6, 2007
Others in the top 10 include the Acropolis, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, the Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio, and the Taj Mahal. ...

Countdown starts to find modern 7 global wonders
Washington Post, United States - Jul 6, 2007
... with Machu Picchu, Mexico's Chichen Itza ruins, India's Taj Mahal, Petra in Jordan, Christ Redeemer in Brazil and the statues of Easter Island. ...

Wonders will never cease, just be updated
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - Jul 6, 2007
Also in the running are the Acropolis in Athens, the Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island, the statue of Christ the ...

Light Friday: The Mustard Belt, National AC Policy, Fragrant ...
ThomasNet Industrial News Room, NY - Jul 6, 2007
... Eiffel Tower in Paris; Easter Island; Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Taj Mahal in India; and Jordan’s ancient city of Petra. ...

Trip info for Rapa Nui

Easter Island Trip Report
From Bonnie Hamre
About
Friday July 6, 2007

About - News & Issues, NY - Jul 6, 2007The secrets of Easter Island (TimesOnline) is not only the moais and mysteries behind them, but the physical attractiveness of the islanders and their ...

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More Rapa Nui/New7Wonders

A newly wonderful world
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Jul 6, 2007
Also in the top 10 are the Acropolis in Greece, Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico, Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island, Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de ...

Deadline nears to vote for new 7 wonders
Carlsbad Current Argus, NM - Jul 6, 2007
Also in the top 10 are the Acropolis in Greece; the Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico; the Eiffel Tower in Paris; Easter Island; the Christ the Redeemer statue ...

New 7 wonders of the world to be chosen
The Courier News, IL - Jul 6, 2007
Also in the top 10 are the Acropolis in Greece, Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico, Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island, Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de ...

Vote On New 7 Wonders Of The World
Central Florida News 13, FL - Jul 6, 2007
Also in the top 10 are the Acropolis in Greece, Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico, Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island, Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de ...

Vatican left aghast by new Seven Wonders list
Times Online, UK - Jul 6, 2007
... Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Great Wall of China, the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, Petra in Jordan, the Easter Island statues and, the Taj Mahal in India. ...

Lady Liberty misses ' 7 Wonders' cut
Newsday, NY - Jul 6, 2007
Others among the top 10: the Acropolis in Greece, Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island, Christ the Redeemer statue in ...

The new Seven Wonders
Newropeans Magazine, France - Jul 6, 2007
My remaining three choices were a little tougher to settle upon, but the mysterious Easter Island Statues were too tempting to ignore – are they alien or ...

More than a one-hit wonder?
BBC News, UK - Jul 6, 2007
Chile's President Michelle Bachelet called on Chileans to support the candidacy of Easter Island. In a press conference, she said: "None of us need a vote ...

Photos from Rapa Nui on show in New York

The Listings
Downtown Express
Jul 6, 2007

Robert A. Virga, “Images: Without Time”In this selection of black and white photographs, the artist aims to capture images that exist outside the constraints of time and place. Also on view: Ellen Schaefer’s “Easter Island – Its Moais and Its Volcanoes,” Richard Shevlin’s “On the Road: From Mumbai to Madurai” and more. Through June 30. Soho Photo, 15 White St. 212-226-8571, www.sohophoto.com.

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Rapa Nui/New7Wonders

Poll Ends Today In World's Search For 7 Wonders
Tampa Tribune, FL - Jul 5, 2007
Also in the top 10 are the Acropolis in Greece, Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico, Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island, Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de ...

Voting for new Seven Wonders ends today
Sahara Samay, India - Jul 5, 2007
Acropolis in Greece, the Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island, the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, ...

Great Wall so close to title of true wonder
Xinhua, China - Jul 5, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ the Redeemer, ...

Wonders never do cease: New top 7 due
Miami Herald, FL - Jul 6, 2007
Acropolis, Easter Island and the Taj Mahal are among 20 candidates for a new `Seven Wonders of the World.' BY ELAINE ENGELER AND ALEXANDER G. HIGGINS ...

Vote closing for new seven wonders of the world
Seattle Times, United States - Jul 6, 2007
Also in the top 10 are the Acropolis in Greece; Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico; Eiffel Tower in Paris; Easter Island; Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de ...

These are the candidates for the seven new wonders of the world:
Detroit Free Press, United States - Jul 6, 2007
Also in the top 10 are the Acropolis in Greece, the Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island, the Christ the Redeemer statue ...

New Seven Wonders vote draws to a close
Evening Echo, Ireland - Jul 6, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece’s Acropolis, Mexico’s Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil’s Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

Seems Lady Liberty isn't all that wonderful
New York Daily News, NY - Jul 6, 2007
... the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island, the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, the Taj Mahal in India and Jordan's ancient city of Petra. ...

"Monolithic" Pop Culture References #59

Ever searching for news about Rapa Nui, this blog's administrator comes across many references to Rapa Nui and its famous moai. Often, these references are quite comical and have nothing to do with the island or the culture of Rapa Nui. Other times, they appear to be speculative, based more on misconceptions than reality, or downright bizarre. Here are some of the more recent references:

Marc Forster Blabs About 'Bond 22' Locations, Girls
Cinematical, CA - Jun 26, 2007
Let's see Bond somewhere truly new, like the Australian outback or Easter Island. Forster also commented on what a hard task it will be to cast Bond girls, ...

Fighting for our freedom-World War II vet remembers his time in combat
Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA - Jul 3, 2007
Answering yes would mean he was on Easter Island. Buying two goats would mean he was stationed on Guam and buying three horses would mean he was on Midway. ...

Wimbledon's wash-out should move to Bolivia - and give Andes ...
Sportingo, Israel - Jul 4, 2007
... American countries and rising lights like Bhutan, while giving prominence to the underprivileged sporting entities like Easter Island and Monte Carlo. ...

FORM THING
Artnet, NY - Jul 5, 2007
Let not these things distract you from enjoying some of the center’s lesser offerings, such as the Easter Island Head pastiche made from paving materials in ...

More Rapa Nui/New7Wonders

Acropolis, Easter Island, Taj Mahal among 21 candidates for new ...
International Herald Tribune, France - Jul 5, 2007
AP GENEVA: A global competition to name the new Wonders of the World is attracting widespread interest, with more than 20 million people voting so far in ...

Vote for Christ
Newsweek - Jul 5, 2007
Other finalists include the stone structures at Petra in Jordan, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Rome’s Coliseum, Machu Picchu and the statues of Easter Island. ...

New 7 Wonders of the World to Be Named
Washington Post, United States - Jul 5, 2007
Also in the top 10 are the Acropolis in Greece, Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico, Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island, Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de ...

Vote to make Taj one among the 7 wonders
Hindustan Times, India - Jul 5, 2007
The list includes the Taj Mahal, The Great Wall of China, Chichen Itza in Mexico, Japan's Kiyomizu Temple, Machu Picchu in Peru, The Easter Island Statue ...

Selection of 7 new wonders of the world shortlisted
Edmonton Sun, Canada - Jul 5, 2007
Also in the top 10 are the Acropolis in Greece, Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico, Eiffel Tower in Paris, Easter Island, Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de ...

Hagia Sophia vies to be among New Seven Wonders as voting deadline ...
Today's Zaman, Turkey - Jul 5, 2007
The 21 candidates include the Acropolis, Alhambra, the Christ Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, the Colosseum in Rome, the Easter Island sculptures, ...


Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower May Be Among New 7 Wonders of the World
Bloomberg - Jul 5, 2007
The Acropolis in Greece, Jordan's ancient city of Petra, the Statues on Easter Island, the Great Wall of China and the Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio ...

Great Wall? Taj Mahal? Drama builds as the world votes for its new ...
Kansas City Star, MO - Jul 5, 2007
Also in the top 10 are the Acropolis in Greece; the Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico; the Eiffel Tower in Paris; Easter Island; the Christ the Redeemer statue ...

Tribal exhibition in New York features Rapanui work

Art in Review
Holland Cotter
New York Times
Jul 5, 2007

General physical resemblance is sufficient reason for displaying a Nepalese shrine figure, an Easter Island ancestor figure and a carved Tlingit dagger ...

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Rapa Nui/New7Wonders

Countdown begins for the new seven wonders
Merinews, India - Jul 4, 2007
... Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Colosseum, Rome; Easter Island Statues, Chile; Eiffel Tower, Paris; Great Wall, China; Hagia Sophia Church, ...

8/ Official delegation heads for Portugal to attend announcing ...
Jordan News Agency (Petra), Jordan - Jul 4, 2007
... Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Colosseum, Rome; Easter Island Statues, Chile; Eiffel Tower, Paris; Great Wall, China; Hagia Sophia Church, ...

New seven wonders poll nears announcement
Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates - Jul 5, 2007
... Great Wall of China, the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, Petra in Jordan, the statues on Easter Island, Britain’s Stonehenge and the Taj Mahal in India. ...

Candidtates for the title of “New Seven Wonders of the World”
Qultures ApS, Denmark - Jul 5, 2007
Easter Island, Chile: Stone statues are remnants from the prehistoric Rapanui culture that made them between 400 and 1000 years ago commemorating ancestors. ...

New '7 wonders' faces controversy
France24, France - Jul 5, 2007
... Great Wall of China, the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, Petra in Jordan, the statues on Easter Island, Britain's Stonehenge and the Taj Mahal in India. ...

New 7 wonders to be announced Saturday
China Daily, China - Jul 5, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

70m vote for new 7 Wonders
The Asian Age, India - Jul 5, 2007
... Great Wall of China, the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, Petra in Jordan, the statues on Easter Island, Britain’s Stonehenge and the Taj Mahal in India. ...

Great Wall so close to title of true wonder
Shanghai Daily, China - Jul 5, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ the Redeemer, ...

General article about Rapa Nui

The stone secrets of Easter Island
The 900 Moai stones erected on a treeless island give the place its identity - and claim to be one of the new 7 Wonders of the World
Jane Chambers
Photography from Reuters
Times OnlineJuly 4, 2007








Most of the men are over six foot tall and due to a life style of fishing, surfing, farming and building work, they have the kind of physic an avid gym goer would be envious of. And many of the women could happily enter a Miss Universe competition. And then there is the dancing - men and women think nothing of shaking their booty and giving come hither looks in their traditional dances, in a way which is completely impossible for the average Briton to emulate.

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Moai, Eco-destruction, Brief History of Rapa Nui

How did Easter Island's ancient statues lead to the destruction of an entire ecosystem?
By By Steve Connor
Independent
Published: 04 July 2007

The giant stone statues of Easter Island have perplexed generations of archaeologists, engineers and scholars. Ever since European explorers first set eyes on them three centuries ago these carvings have presented a problem. How could the island's primitive inhabitants have erected such massive edifices – each weighing many tons – without the help of wheels, cranes, machines, metal tools or draft animals?

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Rapa Nui researcher receives grant

Lipo Receives $100K NSF Grant
Inside CSULB
Jul 2, 2007

“We have the only lab in California doing this,” said Lipo, known for his landmark research in establishing a new chronology for the raising of the mysterious statues of Easter Island or Rapa Nui.

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New adventure comedy filmed partly on Rapa Nui

First-time film director acts out a dream
Cast and crew battled the wind and rain and filming had to stop for more than half an hour, drowned out by the sound of Wellington's Carillon, but first-time movie director Andrew Bain could not wipe the smile from his face.
TOM CARDY
The Dominion Post
Tuesday, 3 July 2007

His adventure comedy The Rocking Rock of Rapanui, partly set on Easter Island, was two days into a nine-day shoot around Wellington. Isolated Pencarrow Head will be used to stand in for the isolated Easter Island.

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Clear waters near Rapa Nui

Solar UV radiation studied in the Pacific
Monsters and Critics
Jul 2, 2007, 13:15 GMT

They found that in the extremely nutrient-poor waters of the South Pacific near Easter Island, ultraviolet radiation penetrates up to 328 feet into the ocean. Those measurements are the highest ever reported for oceanic waters and are equal to those measured in the clearest freshwaters.

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Rapa Nui/New7Wonders

Peru: Machu Picchu among top candidates to win New 7 Wonders contest
Living in Peru, Peru - Jul 2, 2007
Other Hispanic countries participating are Mexico - Chichen Itze, Brazil - Christ the Redeemer, Chile - Easter Island Moais and Spain - Alhambra. ...

Wah ya nah,Taj?
Times of India, India - Jul 3, 2007
... India Statues of Easter Island (10th - 16th Century) Easter Island, Chile Neuschwanstein Castle (1869 -1884 ) Schwangau, Germany Timbuktu (12th century) ...

Clearest point in SE Pacific near Rapa Nui

Clear waters run deep in the Pacific
New Scientist (subscription), UK - Jun 29, 07
At the clearest point of the south-east Pacific, near to Easter Island, Tedetti found that UV rays could penetrate more than 100 metres below the surface. ...

Found: The clearest ocean waters on Earth
New Scientist (subscription), UK - Jun 28, 07
At the clearest point of the south-east Pacific, near to Easter Island, Tedetti found that UV rays could penetrate more than 100 metres below the surface. ...

Middle of the Pacific contains clearest ocean waters on Earth
South Asian Women's Forum, India - Jun 30, 2007
They left from Tahiti in French Polynesia, passed by Easter Island and ended on the Chilean coast. Along the way, they sampled the water's chemistry, ...

Breast cancer survivor ran in Easter Island Marathon

Celebrating life by running
Stephanie Day is proving one step at a time she is a survivor
David Hebert
Daily Advertiser
July 1, 207

She has defied breast cancer and the pains of aging in becoming a 57-year-old mara-thon runner. Day participated in the New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon in February, then traveled to Easter Island for another 26.2-mile trek June 10.

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More Rapa Nui/New7Wonders

New Wonders race is on!
Canada.com, Canada - Jun 29, 2007
What about Machu Picchu or Easter Island? Does Stonehenge get your vote or do the Pyramids of Giza? These monuments were short-listed by an international ...

Petra hopes to become one of the new Seven Wonders
Yemen Observer, Yemen - Jun 30, 2007
Other finalists include: the Acropolis of Athens, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Easter Island Moals, France’s Eiffel Tower, China’s Great Wall, ...

It's time for new wonders
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - July 1, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

Time is running out to vote for seven new wonders
Chicago Daily Herald, IL - July 1, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

Piles of garbage on Rapa Nui

Plastic, Plastic Everywhere
Photo: B. Mayer/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Living on Earth
Air Date: Week of June 29, 2007










Piles of plastic garbage were collected in one morning on Easter Island.

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Rapa Nui/New7Wonders

Now Taj Mahal gets support from balloonists
Times of India, India - Jun 27, 2007
Taj is competing with China's Great Wall, the Eiffel Tower of Paris, the Colosseum of Rome, the statues of Easter Island, the Mayan temple city of Chichen ...

Taj Mahal Gets Support From Balloonists
Bernama, Malaysia - Jun 27, 2007
Taj is competing with China's Great Wall, the Eiffel Tower of Paris, the Colosseum of Rome, the statues of Easter Island, the Mayan temple city of Chichen ...

US, Europe quiet on Wonders votes
Montreal Gazette (subscription), Canada - Jun 28, 2007
... mountaintop city Machu Picchu, Jordan's desert city of Petra, the mysterious statues of Easter Island, Britain's Stonehenge, the Taj Mahal in India. ...

New Wonders race is on!
Vancouver Sun, Canada - Jun 28, 2007
What about Machu Picchu or Easter Island? Does Stonehenge get your vote or do the Pyramids of Giza? These monuments were short-listed by an international ...

The Listings
Downtown Express - Jun 28, 2007
Also on view: Ellen Schaefer’s “Easter Island – Its Moais and Its Volcanoes,” Richard Shevlin’s “On the Road: From Mumbai to Madurai” and more. ...

New Wonders race is on!
Canada.com, Canada - Jun 28, 2007
What about Machu Picchu or Easter Island? Does Stonehenge get your vote or do the Pyramids of Giza? These monuments were short-listed by an international ...

2000 years later, global vote to pick world's new Seven Wonders
Kevin Sites in the Hot Zone, CA - Jun 29, 2007
Rio De Janeiro - In the bid to have their iconic statue recognized as one of the new "Seven Wonders of the World," Brazilians have embraced a global ...

South Americans Voting for their Favorite Wonders
About - News & Issues, NY - Jun 29, 2007
... to enable citizens to vote for Machu Picchu." And Chile's Easter Island, recently named an autonomous territory, is voting for the moais on Easter Island.

Vote To Pick World's New Seven Wonders
CBS News, NY - Jun 29, 2007
In the bid to have their iconic statue recognized as one of the new "Seven Wonders of the World," Brazilians have embraced a global competition with open ...

Eco-crisis led to cannibalism on Rapa Nui

Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations
Why being dirty is a good thing.
BY MATTHEW KORFHAGE
Willamette Week Online
June 27th, 2007

The population of once-thriving Easter Island had to resort to eating each other after they bled their hillsides dry.

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Yet More Rapa Nui/New7Wonders

45 million people have voted for 'new seven wonders'
Hindustan Times, India - Jun 21, 2007
... Great Wall of China, the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, Petra in Jordan, the statues on Easter Island, Britain's Stonehenge and the Taj Mahal in India. ...

60 million vote to pick new World Wonders
Irish Independent, Ireland - Jun 21, 2007
Three of the best: The Colosseum in Rome, the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro (top right) and the Moai on Easter Island. ...

Bipasha all set to host 7 Wonders ceremony
Daily News & Analysis, India - Jun 21, 2007
... the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra, the Statue of Christ Redeemer and the Statues of Easter Island. ...

Voters flood poll for new global wonders
The South African Star (subscription), South Africa - Jun 21, 2007
The leading sites so far include the Taj Mahal, Coliseum in Rome, Eiffel Tower in Paris and the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island. ...

Bipasha, JLo Kingley to celebrate new 7 Wonders
NewKerala.com, India - Jun 21, 2007
... the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra, the Statue of Christ Redeemer and the Statues of Easter Island. ...

The New Seven Wonders
Pine Magazine, GA - Jun 21, 2007
... the Roman Colosseum and the Statues of Easter Island, although until voting closes out the night of July 6, modern underdogs such as the Statue of ...

Seven Wonders of the World, 2000 years later
Ceylon Daily News, Sri Lanka - Jun 21, 2007
The leading sites so far included the Taj Mahal, the Coliseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island. ...

Bipasha gears up to host 7 Wonders ceremony
Zee News, India - Jun 22, 2007
... the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra, the Statue of Christ Redeemer and the Statues of Easter Island. ...

Ambika Soni does her bit for Taj Mahal
NewKerala.com, India - Jun 22, 2007
... the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra, the Statue of Christ Redeemer and the Statues of Easter Island. ...

Rethinking wonders
Manila Standard Today, Philippines - Jun 22, 2007
Now there are only 21 finalists, among which are The Great Wall (China), the Taj Majal (India), the Easter Island Statues (Chile), the City of Petra ...

Great Wall, Taj Mahal, Petra among leaders to be new seven wonders ...
North County Times, CA - Jun 23, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

Great Wall could be new world wonder
The Spokesman Review, WA - Jun 24, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

The Smart Traveler
Baltimore Sun, United States - Jun 24, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ the Redeemer, ...

Great Wall, Taj Mahal, Petra among leaders to be new seven wonders ...
Miami Herald, FL - Jun 24, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

TRAVELERS' CHECKS
San Francisco Chronicle, USA - Jun 24, 2007
... the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra, Rio's statue of Christ the Redeemer, the statues of Easter Island and the Taj Mahal. ...

Corporate biggies romancing the Taj
Business Standard, India - Jun 25, 2007
... the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra, the Statue of Christ Redeemer and the statues of Easter Island.

More Rapa Nui/New7Wonders

Nations fret, and vote, for new Seven Wonders
MSNBC - Jun 20, 2007
The leading sites so far included the Taj Mahal, the Coliseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island.

Millions vote for new Seven Wonders of the World
Thanh Nien Daily, Vietnam - Jun 20, 2007
The leading sites so far included the Taj Mahal, the Coliseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island. ...

Vote for Taj for a place in new Seven Wonders: Ambika Soni
NewKerala.com, India - Jun 20, 2007
... the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra, the Statue of Christ Redeemer and the Statues of Easter Island. ...

Pune business students rally for Taj Mahal's inclusion in new ...
DailyIndia.com, FL - Jun 20, 2007
The leading sites have so far included the Taj Mahal, the Coliseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island. ...

Acropolis, Chichen Itza lead New 7 Wonders contest
Hindustan Times, India - Jun 20, 2007
... along with the Colosseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, Peru's Machu Picchu, Petra in Jordan, and the statues of Easter Island. ...

Vote to make Taj one among the 7 wonders
Hindustan Times, India - Jun 20, 2007
The list includes the Taj Mahal, The Great Wall of China, Chichen Itza in Mexico, Japan's Kiyomizu Temple, Machu Picchu in Peru, The Easter Island Statue ...

Millions vote for new Seven Wonders
Peninsula On-line, Qatar - Jun 20, 2007
The leading sites so far included the Taj Mahal, the Coliseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island. ...

Millions vote for Seven Wonders; Taj edges ahead
Economic Times, India - Jun 20, 2007
The leading sites so far included the Taj Mahal, the Coliseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island. ...

Great Wall may fall out of "new" Seven Wonders list
Xinhua, China - Jun 20, 2007
... Great Wall of China, the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, Petra in Jordan, the statues on Easter Island, Britain¡¯s Stonehenge, and the Taj Mahal in India. ...

Make Taj Mahal 'Wonderful' - Vote Now
Mangalorean.com, India - Jun 20, 2007
... the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra, the Statue of Christ Redeemer and the Statues of Easter Island. ...

60 million vote to pick new World Wonders
Irish Independent, Ireland - Jun 20, 2007
The leading sites so far include the Taj Mahal, the Colosseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island. ...

60 million vote on new Wonders
The Mercury (subscription), South Africa - Jun 20, 2007
The leading sites so far include the Taj Mahal, the Coliseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island. ...

Vote for the 7 Wonders of San Antonio & the World
WOAI, TX - Jun 20, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

Rapa Nui/New7Wonders

Vote to make Taj one among the 7 wonders
Hindustan Times, India - Jun 20, 2007
The list includes the Taj Mahal, The Great Wall of China, Chichen Itza in Mexico, Japan's Kiyomizu Temple, Machu Picchu in Peru, The Easter Island Statue ...

New seven wonders coming soon Great Wall, Mexican ruins, Easter ...
The Courier News, IL - Jun 20, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

4/ Jordan News Agency Staff Vote for Ancient City of Petra
Jordan News Agency (Petra), Jordan - Jun 20, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Effiel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer and the Taj ...

Vote for Taj for a place in new Seven Wonders: Ambika Soni
Deccan Herald, India - Jun 20, 2007
Statue of Christ Redeemer and the Statues of Easter Island.The bottom 10 comprise Angkor , the Alhambra , Hagia Sophia, Kiyomizu Temple , the Kremlin and ...

Millions vote for new Seven Wonders of the World
Reuters - Jun 20, 2007
The leading sites so far included the Taj Mahal, the Coliseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island. ...

Poll for new Seven Wonders of the World
Ninemsn, Australia - Jun 20, 2007
The leading sites so far included the Taj Mahal, the Coliseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island. ...

More Rapa Nui/New7Wonders articles

Will Taj get the taj?
Times of India, India - Jun 17, 2007
Vying with the Taj to make the final cut on July 7 are the Great Wall of China , Eiffel Tower of Paris, the Colosseum of Rome, Statues of Easter Island, ...

7 wonders contest drawing to a close
Daily Times, Pakistan - Jun 17, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece’s Acropolis, Mexico’s Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil’s Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

Vote to choose the ‘New7Wonders’
Afternoon Dispatch & Courier, India - Jun 18, 2007
I have chosen, out of 21 famous monuments shortlisted: The Taj Mahal, The Stonehenge, The Great Wall of China, The Easter Island Statues, The Pyramids of ...

The Seven Wonders of Canada, or More Proof the Country Isn’t Boring
World Hum, CA - Jun 19, 2007
... the Colosseum, Machu Picchu, the Acropolis, Chichen Itza, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, the Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal and Petra.

Rapa Nui/New7Wonders

Vote now for Phonehenge
The Sun, UK - Jun 15, 2007
In CHILE President Michelle Bachelet this week called on his people to vote for the volcanic rock statues of Easter Island. In MEXICO cans of Coca-Cola ...

Voters worldwide to select new seven wonders
Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ - Jun 16, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

Great Wall, Colosseum in lead for top seven wonders
Waterloo Record, Canada - Jun 16, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

The Great Wall among the new 7 wonders
AsiaNews.it, Italy - Jun 16, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ the Redeemer, ...

Millions vote on new wonders
Toronto Star, Canada - Jun 16, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

Great Wall, Taj Mahal among leaders as 7 wonders
Bloomington Pantagraph, USA - Jun 16, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece’s Acropolis, Mexico’s Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil’s Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

Cast vote now for world wonders
Indianapolis Star, United States - Jun 17, 2007
Also in the top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

Public can help choose the new 7 wonders of the world
Detroit Free Press, United States - Jun 17, 2007
Also in the Top 10 are Greece's Acropolis, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, Easter Island, Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Taj Mahal ...

"Monolithic" Pop Culture References #58

Ever searching for news about Rapa Nui, this blog's administrator comes across many references to Rapa Nui and its famous moai. Often, these references are quite comical and have nothing to do with the island or the culture of Rapa Nui. Other times, they appear to be speculative, based more on misconceptions than reality, or downright bizarre. Here are some of the more recent references:

Unique Thinking About Ancient Astronaut
PR-GB.com (press release), Bulgaria - Jun 18, 2007
Did those alien astronauts help us on the ancient marvels, such as pyramid, Easter Island, or the Nasca Lines in Peru? Were they responsible for the ...

'Macbeth,' Naked But Not Exciting
Washington Post, United States - Jun 21, 2007
The resulting vista looks like an uncanny cross between the Hirshhorn and Easter Island, and the eldritch factor deepens with the show's actor-generated ...

New Zealand to Valencia via Rapa Nui

Long voyage for final in Valencia
Christchurch yachtie Irene Hayward has put in the hard nautical miles – more than 14,000 of them – to get to Valencia.
By WARREN GAMBLE - The Press
Stuff.co.nz
Saturday, 23 June 2007

After four months of sometimes stormy sailing across the Pacific, to Easter Island and the Galapagos, through the Panama Canal, the Caribbean and the Atlantic, they reached Gibraltar in late April.

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Jetsetter Lounge in Lake Worth, Florida features faux moai

Jetsetter Lounge/Lake Worth
By Judith Stocks - Dining Correspondent
SouthFlorida.com
Posted June 22 2007

Step beyond the main dining room/ballroom and you're in the middle of a lush dining garden with a spewing fountain, faux Easter Island moai statues and flaming tiki torches.

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Chilean Rapa Nui policy/promotions criticized in review of Cannes Film Festival

Glimpses from Cannes - On the 60th Anniversary of the Festival (2)
In recent years, I have taken the habit of writing up general or particular aspects of the Cannes film festival, which I have been attending yearly since 1997, as a fully accredited journalist. Having once again had several requests this year from the interested and the curious, I shall continue the tradition of devoting a paper to it. (Part 2).
Written by Armen Kouyoumdjian
Newropeans Magazine
Wednesday, 20 June 2007

With what cheek does Chile promote Easter Island as a new "Wonder of the World", when its government spends nothing either to preserve the monuments nor build a decent hospital, harbour or waste disposal facility for its population (or the moneyed tourists who visit it)?

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