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Ukraine’s national anthem gets rock version

A new version of the “Ukraine Has Not Yet Died” (“Shche ne vmerla Ukrayina”), Ukraine’s national anthem, includes guitar sound and drum beats.  “It …
Olena Goncharova

USA Today: The world’s weirdest foods for brave travelers

We have a taste for the extraordinary and crave the bizarre foods of the world. Whether it’s for bragging rights or just some need to push your …
USA Today

USA Today: 5 things you need to know on Friday

Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial was delayed due to a court clerk who called in sick. Pistorius was expected to take the stand Friday as his defense team …
USA Today

Wall Street Journal: Get to know the global superstars of wine

“I know nothing about wine—where do I start?” is perhaps the most frequent question I am asked. An obvious starting point is with grape varieties, …
Wall Street Journal

Huffington Post: 23 reasons Florida (Yes, Florida) is quite possibly the best state in America

There are many reasons to love the Sunshine State. From awesome culture, to the amazing food, to the gorgeous scenery, there are plenty of things …
Huffington Post

New York Times: Soviet echoes in call for artists to back Crimea policy

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New website helps artists all over world show their support for Ukraine in crisis

People are encouraged to share the works on social media. The website, available in English, was launched on March 17 by Kyiv-based Kadygrob-Taylor …
Daryna Shevchenko

Music life goes on, even in war

Ukraine’s own version of the Grammys, YUNA was special this year. While many other entertainment events were cancelled due to the political crisis …
Solomiya Zinevych

Entertainment Guide March 28 – April 6

French Jazz A French band Benjamin Faugloire Project is coming to Ukraine again after the last year’s show.The three members of …
Alisa Shulkina

BBC: Madonna to return to film directing

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BBC

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart revisits Putin’s conquest of Ukraine’s Crimea

http://thedailyshow.cc.com/full-episodes/tpwvp0/march-25–2014—amy-yates-wuelfing—gibby-haynes  
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Odessa orchestra plays for peace at Privoz fish market

Earle, 54, who was born in Venezuela and educated in the U.K. and the U.S., has been living in Odessa since 1991 and conducted the Odessa Philharmonic …
Solomiya Zinevych

Guardian: Do we want our food to talk back?

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Guardian

BBC: Mediterranean metropolis – Montpellier

As the capital of the stunning Languedoc-Roussillon region in southwest France, this Mediterranean Mecca is drawing global attention, and continues to …
BBC

Bloomberg: Facebook makes $2 billion virtual-reality bet with oculus

The world’s largest social network yesterday said it is buying Oculus VR Inc., pushing into wearable hardware for the first time and stepping into a …
Bloomberg

Guardian: Karl Lagerfeld says I always think I’m lazy, maybe I could do better

Lagerfeld’s appearance in the flesh lives up to expectations. The collar is high, the hair is powdered, the lips are huge, the glasses dark. His …
Guardian

Guardian: Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin to separate

After more than 10 years of marriage the actor Gwyneth Paltrow and British rock star Chris Martin have announced that they are to split up. Read more …
Guardian

Huffington Post: 12 habits of productive people

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