But the country's cinematic industry, in particular, produced art that sometimes defied those boundaries and reflected the prevailing mood of the directors and actors, and, indeed, the public that consumed them. The gambas al plancha (fried shrimp) are deliciously oily and redolent of fresh garlic, and the albondigas (tiny meatballs) come in a slim bowl, simmering away in a tomato sauce. The paella de la casa comes, as expected, with huge rings of squid, clams, and chorizo, floating in a...

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CANTON - There is fresh-from-the-boat salmon in a balsamic orange glaze, sumptuous chicken piccata seared in white wine with lemon and capers, and grilled, marinated Thai shrimp salad, each for less than $6. Spicy chicken chow mein or Mexican quesadillas, unheard of 20 years ago in the voke schools, now comingle with New England favorites, like fried haddock. We have to teach the basics, because we re preparing students for industry or higher education, but also you have to do new recipes...

Headline acts on the purpose-built stage included winners of Afghan Star, the country's fledgling imitation of Pop Idol, circus performers, stand-up comedians and traditional Afghan folk singers. But the hundreds of soldiers, secret police and private contractors involved in guarding Badam Bagh this week were not looking for people sneaking in without tickets. More than 170,000 men, women and children attended the three-day party, on a farm dubbed Glastonbury Afghanistan. The farmers are...

military and right-wing media and blogs," which is the title of the post I wrote earlier this week regarding the politicization of the Army in Iraq, as evidenced by its constant coordination with, and leaking to, the likes of Matt Drudge, The Weekly Standard, and the most extremist right-wing blogs -- in the TNR/Beauchamp case and also more generally. military and right-wing media and blogs," which is the title of the post I wrote earlier this week regarding the politicization of the Army...