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Other 2003 Grand Slam Champions

French Open(Paris, May 26–June 8, 2003)Men's singles—Juan Carlos Ferrero defeated Martin Verkerk, 6–1, 6–3, 6–2.Women's singles—Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Kim Clijsters, 6–0, 6.4.Men's…

Phenomena, 2006: August

For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour1Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, is 0° 4' north of the Moon. Occultation of Spica by the Moon.01002FIRST…

Phenomena, 2005: December

DecemberFor terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour1NEW MOON15004Mercury appears to be motionless in the sky as it moves toward its greatest elongation west of the Sun…

Phenomena, 2007: June

For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms. Day Phenomenon Hour 1 Antares, the brightest star in the…

The Australian Open

This could be a breakthrough season for Venus Williams, who is armed with the serve and the sass to tear up the WTA Tour. In 1998 she clocked a women's world record 127 m.p.h. serve and…

Percy Bysshe Shelley: Scene from 'Tasso'

by Percy Bysshe Shelley Lines Written among the Euganean HillsSong for 'Tasso'Scene from 'Tasso' Composed, 1818. Published by Dr. Garnett, "Relics of Shelley", 1862. Maddalo, a courtier…

Brewer's: Girdle

(g hard). A good name is better than a golden girdle. A good name is better than money. It used to be customary to carry money in the girdle, and a girdle of gold meant a “purse of gold.”…

Phenomena, 2006: March

For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour1Mercury is 4° north of the Moon.02001Uranus is in conjunction with the Sun.11002Mercury appears to be motionless in the sky as…

Renoir, Pierre Auguste

(Encyclopedia) Renoir, Pierre AugusteRenoir, Pierre Augustepyĕr ōgüstˈ [key]Renoir, Pierre Auguste rənwärˈ [key], 1841–1919, French impressionist painter and sculptor, b. Limoges. Renoir went to work…