complex loop setup for front page

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to setup a kinda complex layout for my front page that I think will involve multiple loops but I can’t get my head around how to do it.

What I want to be able to do is have the newest post displayed fully with the next 5 or so posts displayed as just the post title or perhaps an excerpt. (similar to the way diveintomark.org used to be and the way stopdesign.com currently displays summaries on the front page)

Don’t suppose anyone has any suggestions/examples that would point me int he right direction? I’ve tried in the codex but haven’t got my head around it yet…

Cheers
c.