Word: formality
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...solemn moment, the formal swearing in of Singapore's third Prime Minister in 39 years of independence. Some 1,400 guests?the cream of the city-state's ?lite, as well as hawkers and taxi drivers?gathered last week on the lawns of the stately colonial mansion that houses the offices of Singapore's President and Prime Minister. But despite his reputation for formality, the man taking over as Singapore's new premier, 52-year-old Lee Hsien Loong, repeatedly flashed a broad smile as he strode to the dais to take the oath of office. And that surprising grin...
...Andy watching TV or shopping obscure the traditional two-page "splash" panel of the Death Ray socking a bad guy. But familiarity with the genre's motifs is not required to enjoy the book. With each new issue of "Eightball" Clowes gets more and more skilled at manipulating the formal elements of comix while keeping the narrative clear. Divided into short vignettes, many with a distinct coloring scheme or dramatic approach, the storytelling stays constantly fresh. Readers may not even notice some of the more radical elements like word balloons that get cut off by the panel borders. They...
...Using old ideas to build new ones, exploring new frontiers of the narrative and formal possibilities of comix while keeping his work readable and entertaining, "Eightball" #23 continues Dan Clowes' ascendancy as one of America's top comix artists. Even if you hate superheroes, this one will come to your rescue...
...melitzanosalata Known to the Greeks as eggplant caviar, this is a great dip for picnics or as a starter for more formal meals. The locals enjoy melitzanosalata's smoky, somewhat bitter flavor with warm Greek bread and a glass of dry white wine. One of the best places to sample the dip is at the grapevine-covered Sholarheion on 14 Tripodon Street, tel: (30-210) 324 7605, in the less touristy section of the Plaka district. If you want to whip up your own batch back home, skin a baked eggplant while it's still fairly hot, then mash...
...began to talk about it publicly. That confirmed something I had long suspected: Kerry is a very proper Bostonian. His apparent aloofness is actually an antique form of New England propriety. His reluctance to wear his religious faith on his sleeve is part of this ethos, as is his formal, hortatory Sunday-sermon speaking style. A strong sense of honor comes with the territory, a discomfort with swagger and braggadocio. "I once was with Kerry watching Bob Dole on television," recalls David Wade, an aide who is usually found in Kerry's immediate proximity. "Someone was asking Dole about...