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...creating a better quality of life. The stirring rhetoric of the revolution soon crashed against the sobering reality of Ukrainian politics, dominated since independence in 1991 by powerful business leaders and a deeply embedded system of patronage and graft. The fiery Tymoshenko, who wears her hair in a peasant braid like a crown, became Yushchenko's Prime Minister, but disagreements between the two hindered their attempts to govern. When the financial crisis hit in 2008, wiping 50% off the Ukrainian currency's value in a few weeks, Yushchenko tried to disband Parliament to oust his foe. "It's depressing," said...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Ukraine, the Death of the Orange Revolution | 2/3/2010 | See Source »

...next hour, the three boys troop around the stable to tack the horses. They wrap protective bandages around the ponies’ fore legs, attach the bridles, lay out saddle blankets, and braid the tails to make room for back swings. Nick jumps onto a golf cart with a large rake attached to the back, and the vehicle wheezes and rattles across the indoor arena in sweeping symmetrical arcs to smooth the sand, or “footing,” which is looser than most other indoor fields. Mid-way, Nick gets out of the car to swiftly scoop...

Author: By Esther I. Yi, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Grabbing the Reins | 4/8/2009 | See Source »

...Blair?”And why, for that matter, do I even know the “Gossip Girl” characters’ names? I’ll never tell... THE 19th WIFE by David Ebershoff A pale, naked woman stares ahead, with only her long, sunflower-hued braid in sharp focus. Her soft skin melts into the yellow-toned background, while a pink blossom in her hair provides the sole variety in color. Again, a mysterious female presented without any particular setting? I guess that’s just the theme this season. This cover seems strange, secretive...

Author: By Evan T. R. Rosenman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: By Its Cover: Judy Blundell, T.C. Boyle, David Ebershoff | 11/13/2008 | See Source »

...Boston Conservatory Dance Theater’s fall production, which featured Conservatory upperclassmen in three world premieres as well as an excerpt from Martha Graham’s classic “Chronicle,” masterfully communicated a lasting artistic message this past Friday. “Braid,” the absorbing brainchild of Conservatory faculty member Daniel McCusker, opened the night. The curtain parted to reveal a dimly lit stage dotted with dancers in an array of form-fitting shades, from subdued violet to loud magenta hues. First swaying in unison to composer Guy Klucevsek?...

Author: By Monica S. Liu, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: No Missteps at World Premieres | 11/10/2008 | See Source »

...Fast Fashion Challenge, time is of the essence. Her creative process is more direct: sketch, sew, and braid...

Author: By Kate E. Cetrulo and Emily C. Graff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: FM's Third Annual Fast Fashion Challenge | 10/31/2008 | See Source »

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