The album-opening "Our Hell" sets the tone quickly: Nothing says "grim resignation" quite like the words, "Our hell is a good life, " as Haines issues a soft and subtle, vaguely obtuse argument for complacency in misery.

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Stone, ceramics, soft-shell crab, and sake were united in a family of subtle hues and distinct textures.

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Ms. HARRISON: We think that there is a subtle message there that children can eat things like sweets, soft drinks and candy and fast and convenience foods and not raise their risk of being overweight.

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