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...that means it's time to rethink the Asterix metaphor. For half a century, the Asterix books have delighted generations with their thrilling adventures, rich characters and subversive comedy. Using those stories to make a political point about France's supposed endangered status demeans the brilliance of the art and writing in the comics, as well as their incredible commercial success. As Uderzo insists, his stories are for children. The idea that France - or the rest of Europe - needs to be treated as kids as well is, as Asterix might say, pathetix...
Highlight Reel: 1. On why Sully was deemed a hero: "He was no Charles Lindbergh seeking to make history, no Chuck Yeager breaking the speed of sound. The Ubermensch era of aviation had long since faded. But he crashed during a slump in the American mood, and overnight he was transformed into a national hero, at a time when people were hungry...
Lots of wine. Red, white, champagne, and usually one cocktail. I make a cranberry martini - but I only let everybody have one, and then we move on to the wine...
...grown: top African players are now superstars in the world's flashiest leagues, while players of African descent are increasingly competing for spots on Europe's best national teams, including once homogeneous squads like those of Germany and Italy. The continent's top teams have an unprecedented chance to make a run in the tournament next year on African soil. No African team has yet to surpass what Cameroon achieved in 1990 - 2010 may be the year that one does. (See pictures of Johannesburg preparing for soccer's World...
...appeared, Meyer had to urge some fans to read it twice after she found that they were so anxious (or annoyed) by Edward's absence that they were skipping to the end. The interim consolation provided by Bella's hunky, smitten buddy Jacob Black is nowhere near enough to make up for Edward's absence. At least not on the page. (See portraits of the New Moon stars...