Since its economy was highly dependent on the rest of the former Soviet Union for energy and raw materials, the breakdown in trade following the breakup of the Soviet Union had a serious effect, exacerbated at times by drought and civil conflict.

Since the breakup of the former Yugoslavia, Slovenia has instituted a stable, multi-party, democratic political system, characterized by regular elections, a free press, and an excellent human rights record.

Since the breakup of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, the foreign policy of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( renamed Serbia and Montenegro in 2003 ) was characterized primarily by a desire to secure its political and geopolitical position and the solidarity of ethnic Serbs in the Balkan region through a strong nationalist campaign.

Jones and Walker played young sweethearts in Since You Went Away, but in real life they were married at the time and going through a bitter breakup.

Since the breakup of the original line-up, various members of the band performed in other bands and have reformed several times to tour and record in Specials-related projects.

Since the breakup of the Soviet Union, approximately one million Armenians have joined the diaspora largely as a result of difficult economic conditions in Armenia.

Since the breakup of the USSR, the U. S team has become increasingly successful with the 1996 Olympic team victory of the Magnificent Seven in Atlanta, the 2003 Worlds team victory in Anaheim, and a multiple medal hauls in both WAG and MAG at the 2004 Olympics.

Since then, the group has reunited as Split Enz several times, though its members have gone on to create other successful musical groups with one another since the breakup in 1984, such as Crowded House, Schnell Fenster, Citizen Band and the Finn Brothers.

Since the breakup of Neutral Milk Hotel, Jeff Mangum has appeared live very infrequently, including once, at the Kings Arms pub in Auckland, New Zealand, at the request of the Tall Dwarfs's Chris Knox.

Since the breakup, the company's films have been distributed under the " Alliance " banner for English and " Alliance Vivafilm " for French releases.

Since Croatia never declared a state of war during the breakup of Yugoslavia, this option has not been exercised in practice.

Since the breakup of Labelle, Patti, Sarah, and Nona have reunited on occasion.

Since the breakup he has released further material on his website attacking his previous relationship Patsy Kensit and criticising himself for getting involved.

Since the breakup, Monique Powell has focused her efforts on her studio career.

Since the Second Consonant Shift was beginning to occur at this time, Robinson says :" Thus many take the runic inscriptions from before about 550 as evidence for a surprisingly late breakup of Common Germanic ( excluding East Germanic ) into North and West Germanic ...."

Since the breakup of the Soviet Union a few years earlier, the Russian economy had been slowly collapsing and the budget for space exploration was reduced by around 80 %.

Since the breakup, the members have gone on to work on their own projects.

Since Led Zeppelin's breakup in 1980, Cole has contributed to unofficial Led Zeppelin biographies, most notably Stephen Davis ' much-maligned biography Hammer of the Gods.

Since the band's breakup, vocalist Frank Turner has made a career as a solo folk / punk artist.

Since the breakup of this lineup, McDougall has been performing at local venues around the Winnipeg area with the Donnie McDougall Band.

Since the drops are formed by the breakup of a liquid jet, the process is only suitable for liquid or slurry.

Since the breakup, the family members have undergone space weathering.

Since the breakup of the Central Nucleus in 1973, he had led his own group of followers but it was not until 1979 that they constituted themselves as a separate party.

Since the breakup of the Soviet Union, he has been acclaimed throughout the Russian-speaking world and has performed in numerous locations in Russia, Europe, and the United States.

Since moving from a Chicago suburb to Southern California a few months ago, I've been introduced to a new game called Lanesmanship.

Since 1968, the Joseph Jefferson Awards are given annually to acknowledge excellence in theater in the Chicago area.

Since Chicago Hope, Patinkin has appeared in a number of films.

Since Daley's death and the subsequent election of son Richard as mayor in 1989, the first Mayor Daley has become known as " Boss Daley ," " Old Man Daley ," " Papa Bear ," or " Daley Senior " to residents of Chicago.

Since 2002 Smale is a Professor at the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago ; starting August 1, 2009, he is also a Distinguished University Professor at the City University of Hong Kong.

Since the 1970s, Ebert has worked for the University of Chicago as a guest lecturer, teaching a night class on film.

Since 1999, the growing sketch comedy scene has precipitated the development of sketch comedy festivals in cities all around North America, including festivals in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Montreal, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, and Philadelphia.

Since 1936, Steinway too has arranged competitions and festivals such as the Steinway Young Artist Competition in Chicago, Steinway's piano competitions in Hamburg and Berlin, and the Steinway Piano Festival in Denmark, which is a part of the International Steinway Festival.

Since 1925, the Chicago Tribune has been housed in the Tribune Tower on North Michigan Avenue on the Magnificent Mile.

Since the Flyers, along with Chicago, allowed the fewest goals in the league, Parent also shared the Vezina Trophy with Chicago's Tony Esposito.

Since the Blackhawks have played their home games at the United Center after having spent 65 years playing at Chicago Stadium.

Since the 1970s the Saugatuck and neighboring Douglas have been popular as a tourist destination for gay and lesbian tourists from the Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, and Grand Rapids area as well as other Midwestern urban areas.

Since 1981 Amtrak's Capitol Limited ( Chicago — Washington ) has passed through Rockwood without stopping.

Since 1991 he has been the av beis din ( head of the rabbinical court ) of both the Beth Din of America and the Chicago Rabbinical Council.

Since 2003 he is the VP of Basketball Operations of the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls.

Since its rise in the 1970s, when even ABC ’ s Wide World of Sports was televising guts action, and numerous tournaments were springing up, from Toronto to Chicago and Los Angeles, the sport has gradually declined in popularity in America.

Since the original 1893 Chicago Ferris Wheel, there have been eight subsequent world's tallest-ever Ferris wheels.

Since they had received a favorable response to African American characters they had previously done on radio, Gosden and Correll proposed that the principal characters be African Americans, Sam Smith and Henry Johnson, newly arrived in Chicago from rural Alabama.

Since its founding, MBI's main campus has been located in the Near North Side of Chicago.

Since May 7, 2006, sheqel derivative trading has also been available on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Since 2003 ICE has partnered with the Chicago Climate Exchange ( CCX ) to host its electronic marketplace.

Since their inception, the Harvey Awards have been presented at various fan conventions, such as the Chicago Comic-Con, the Dallas Fantasy Fair, Oakland, California's Wondercon, and the Pittsburgh Comicon.

Since 2007, the SSA has also established NHCs in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Baltimore, Maryland, Falls Church, Virginia, and Chicago, Illinois.

Since 2001, LuPone has been a regular performer at the Chicago Ravinia Festival.