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Skaters can also get tripped up by a judge's cultural bias, with scores dividing along geopolitical lines. Russian and Eastern European judges, with their deep association with ballet and theater, tend to prefer skaters with classical styles, while Westerners are more receptive to contemporary moves. And prejudging is practically a requirement. Judges are encouraged to attend practices to see what the skaters can do. When they start judging, however, they reserve their highest marks for whoever they think will be the best skater--dampening prospects for early performers. Tricky jumps and graceful lines are still crucial, but in skating...
...fierce power struggle with rival commanders that killed tens of thousands of people in the early 1990s. But his virulent anti-Americanism makes him a dangerous loose cannon amid the power struggles that persist throughout the Pashtun heartland. And he makes no bones about his intentions: "We prefer involvement in internal war rather than occupation by foreigners and foreign troops," he told an interviewer...
Boston Ballet’s production of Giselle, one of the most famous ballets every composed, contains more than enough emotion and virtuosity to satisfy any fan of the ballet. For those who prefer technically-difficult, plotless ballets, the demanding solos and variations in Giselle give the dance-lover a chance to “ooh” and “aah” at the dazzling skill of the dancers. And for those who prefer acting-filled story ballets, Giselle has enough drama to fulfill regular watchers of soap operas...
Decoration philosophy: She has a decorating philosophy of filling walls with as many colorful things as possible, even if they’re more cutesy and girlish than I would prefer. I like how she fills up enough space to keep the eye busy but not so much that her walls are overwhelming or cluttered...
...Neuhas-Follini said she would prefer for the Progressive Alliance to “forward a liberal agenda on campus”—although she said plans for the group’s agenda were subject to future debate and a vote...