![]() “I lost to a better player today,” said Djokovic, who had won 22 sets in a row until the 49-minute opener against Nadal. Nadal saved those set points and broke there, then ran away with the closing tiebreaker, seizing a 6-1 edge and and never losing focus after his first three match points went awry. Nadal’s 3-0 lead in the second set did him no good Djokovic ended up taking it and would say later, “I thought, ‘OK, I’m back in the game.’”īut Djokovic’s 3-0 lead in the fourth did him no good, even though he served for it at 5-3, even standing one point from forcing a fifth twice. Nary a game, a point, a stroke or, indeed, a step came with a hint of insouciance. It’ll be difficult for any match the rest of the way to live up to this one. “See you, by the way, in two days,” Nadal said. ![]() When the subject of Nadal’s future was brought up during his on-court interview, he smiled. ![]() ![]() Nadal turns 36 on Friday, when he will face third-seeded Alexander Zverev in the semifinals. The only missing ingredient: There was no trophy handed to the winner. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton started New York’s first orphanage. In 1816 (two centuries ago), she shamed Congress into supporting his seven orphaned children. She pursued him despite his illegitimacy, and loved him despite his infidelity. When she met Alexander, she fell head over heels. She was the well-to-do daughter of one of New York’s most exalted families-feisty, adventurous, and loyal to a fault. Adored by Washington, hated by Jefferson, Hamilton was a lightning rod: the most controversial leader of the American Revolution. 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The book has been translated into over 505 different languages and dialects worldwide, being the second most translated work ever published, trailing only the Bible. The Little Prince became Saint-Exupéry's most successful work, selling an estimated 140 million copies worldwide, which makes it one of the best-selling in history. Despite its style as a children's book, The Little Prince makes observations about life, adults, and human nature. The story follows a young prince who visits various planets, including Earth, and addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. It was first published in English and French in the United States by Reynal & Hitchcock in April 1943 and was published posthumously in France following liberation Saint-Exupéry's works had been banned by the Vichy Regime. ![]() ![]() The Little Prince ( French: Le Petit Prince, pronounced ) is a novella written and illustrated by French aristocrat, writer, and military pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. ![]() ![]() ![]() While Lexa managed to escape the spill, she hasn't spoken since the day of the accident. There's another mystery surrounding Addison's younger sister, Lexa, and her Raggedy Anne doll that has, quite literally, a life of her own. Initially hesitant, Addison does what any struggling millennial will do when faced with a ridiculous sum of money she says "screw it," accepts the offer, and bikes into the heart of the spill, going inside the very building where her parents were working the night of the accident. The collector offers Addison a million dollars if she's willing to go into the spill zone and retrieve a device from a hospital deep in the meltdown. ![]() These pictures eventually land in the hands of a collector, who sets out to find the daredevil willing to break into the contaminated city. Spill Zone is a graphic novel that follows Addison and Lexa Merrit, a pair of sisters orphaned by the accident, as Addison makes secret, nocturnal trips into the spill zone to take pictures. ![]() The government fenced off the entire city and placed troopers along Route 9D to keep everyone out of the meltdown area. Three years ago, an unexplained event turned Poughkeepsie into a contaminated nuclear site of monumental proportions. ![]() ![]() ![]() 13-15 and features a lineup of local authors. Possible duties include ticketing, merchandise sales and technology assistance. The Provincetown Book festival is seeking volunteers to assist with operations. Person is known for his work for the Boston City Paper and the Columbus Times, as well as his production company, Middleman Productions. His collection, “Finding Peace” is deeply personal and closely connected to his Cape experiences. ![]() Person is a longtime Cape Cod and Boston resident. The public is invited to an opening reception at 6:30 p.m. Photojournalist Mark Person’s work will be displayed at Osterville Village Library, 43 Wianno Ave., through Aug. Viewers can see original tapes from “The French Chef” series and letters from Julia Child by heading to WGBH’s YouTube channel: /watch?v=BIzJop5Tu5Y. 15, WGBH is presenting a digital trip to its archives. ![]() In honor of Julia Child’s birthday on Aug. ![]() |