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With Plays Unpleasant, Shaw issued a radical challenge to his audiences' complacency and exposed social evils through his dramatization of the moral conflicts between youthful idealism and economic reality, promiscuity and marriage, and the duties of women to others and to themselves. His first play, Widowers' Houses, depicts Harry Trench's dilemma on learning that the inheritance of his fianc e comes from her father's income as a slum landlord. In The Philanderer, charismatic Leonard Charteris proposes marriage to Grace, while he is still involved with the beautiful Julia Craven - who is not inclined to give him up so easily. And in Mrs Warren's Profession, Vivie Warren is forced to reconsider her own future when she discovers that her mother's immoral earnings funded her genteel upbringing.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Over Quantity.
Let's face it, Roddy Frame is hardly prolific is he? But you have to hand it to him - his quality control is phenomenal.
I pre-ordered my copy of Seven Dials and while I was at it I booked up for Birmingham Town Hall in December, then settled back to wait.
My first impression of this album was that it had three or four great tracks and the rest...
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Over Quantity.,
This review is from: SEVEN DIALS (Audio CD)
Let's face it, Roddy Frame is hardly prolific is he? But you have to hand it to him - his quality control is phenomenal.
I pre-ordered my copy of Seven Dials and while I was at it I booked up for Birmingham Town Hall in December, then settled back to wait.
My first impression of this album was that it had three or four great tracks and the rest somehere between good and ok. But as we all know, there's always more to a Roddy Frame album than you think - and sure enough, by the end of the second listen I had revised my opinion. Bar one slightly (to my ears) clumsy guitar break on "The Other Side", this is a great piece of work.
Roddy has really grown into his voice over the years and pitches his writing perfectly, his melodies are excellent and the lyrics are, of course, always worth listening to.
Highlights are "Postcards" - the mood is all Steely Dan...although I trust that Roddy didn't agonise for nine months over each individual note like Steely Dan would...and "Rear View Mirror" which is jazzy in a wonderful way - rather than a "Losing the will to live" kind of way.
But really - it's all effortlessly great. As always.
Roll on December!!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars More than worth the wait,
Mr. M. J. Dunlop "Malcolm Dunlop" (Banstead, Surrey) - See all my reviews
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Wow, what a return and what an album. The entire album has a richness and warmth to it, with a great mix of upbeat songs and slower paced efforts. The first two tracks on the album, White Pony and Postcard are simply beautiful and get better everytime you listen to them. In particular, postcard which has such a catchy bass to it. Fourty Days of Rain is an addictive listen and the lyrics get you instantly singing along. At the moment my favourite track on the album has to be On the waves which has another very catchy bass sound to it, intermixed with Roddys immaculate guitar playing. The album has such a polished, well produced feel to it and the more you listen the greater depth of sound you hear. Cant stop playing it and personally think its the most rounded album since The North Star.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful jewel of an album,
Andy Sweeney "music was my first love" (Brighton, East Sussex) - See all my reviews
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Ex-Aztec Camera songwriter and frontman Roddy Frame's fourth solo album, "Seven Dials" is perhaps as perfect an album any long-term fan could expect from his quietly brilliant musical mind. Having just turned fifty, there is no less of a crisp melodic sheen to his voice than there was thirty years ago and the compositions, well they're the kind of wistful, descriptive, achingly gorgeous songs that Frame has produced over the years and there's a whole album jammed full of them. By the feel of this album, last year's 30th anniversary celebrations of Aztec Camera's fine début, "High Land, Hard Rain" have acted as a catalyst for an album that sounds as wonderfully fresh, optimistic and youthful as his music did three decades ago. Released on co-founder Edwyn Collins' Honest Joe's AED Records and recorded in Collins' West Heath Yard studio, co-producer and engineer Sebastian Lewsley has made these songs sound as magnificent as they deserve to sound.
Straight away after you press play, there is instant gratification with what can only be described as a classic Roddy Frame big, beautiful ballad in "White Pony". The first time I heard it, I admit that my eyes misted over and a East Kilbride-sized lump formed in my throat; it's the beginning of something very special. "Postcard" sees Frame in cutting loose with a sunny, shimmering rock song that evokes California, both lyrically and musically, bringing to mind some of the seventies greats, such as Fleetwood Mac and, in one part, The Eagles. There's also a brief, self-effacing Spanish guitar solo aping his eighties style just before the false ending, demonstrating that his sense of humour and fun are well and truly in attendance here. "Into The Sun" is a heart-warming return to the kind of mid-tempo, jangly, melodic, bittersweet ballad that won my heart a few decades ago; the rather sorrowful, heartbroken lyrics providing the delicious counterpoint to the uplifting music.
Part of the reason this album works so beautifully is the pleasing mix of styles; "Seven Dials" has real character to it and takes you on a journey with lots of different textures and emotions. "Rear View Mirror" with its subtle Latin flavour, part-bossa nova, part-jazz, may sound a little ordinary at first, but repeated listens reveal truly lovely lyrics and little percussive flourishes that make the song anything but ordinary. The understated introduction of "In Orbit", with Roddy's voice ringing out over electric piano and brushed snare gives way to cascading guitar arpeggios and Frame lets his voice just soar over the sublime music until it builds to a fulfilling, emotional climax; it's exhilarating stuff. The ridiculously catchy "Forty Days Of Rain" is a brilliant slice of folk-rock with a chorus hook that makes me overlook its religious overtones. The sublime "English Garden" burns slowly but deeply with longing and regret and the honest melancholy is almost painful to listen to, but it sure is a thing of beauty. There is an unexpected, explosive, rather dramatic postscript to the song which ends the piece on a philosophical, accepting note; it adds a touch of further genius to the song.
There is a touch of classic Crowded House on the excellent "On The Waves", but perhaps the most breathtaking song on the album is "The Other Side" which sees Roddy writing one of the greatest songs of his career so far; yes, it's up there with the very best of his work and the guitar solo melts me inside like butter over a slow heat. What a song. The album finishes with a simple but delicately beautiful picked guitar folk-ballad "From A Train" and it's yet another heartfelt, honest composition that lesser musicians can only dream of writing and performing the way Frame does. "Seven Dials" is just over thirty-seven minutes of sonic bliss with one magnificent song after another. There have been several high points in Roddy Frame's career, such as the stellar "Surf", but this album reaches the same spine-tingling peaks and is such a work of astonishing quality that it's difficult to imagine that there will be an album better than this one this year. For Frame fans, myself included, this album is a dream fulfilled. For the uninitiated – if you have a penchant for singer-songwriter albums with plenty of guitars, harmonies, melodies and heartbreak, you may have just found something very special indeed. "Seven Dials" really is the loveliest thing... what a jewel.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Roddy Frame - Lucky Seven,
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"Seven Dials" marks the return of a true national treasure. Roddy Frame's past album "Surf" should pay rates in this property it spends that much time on the turnable. It is good to discover that with the the release of "Seven Dials" the great man has produced a sterling new album. Whilst its a more varied affair than the acoustic melancholy of "Surf" the consistency of Frame's songwriting rarely dips on the scales of excellence. This new record is the usual mix of cracked ballads, songs which sound ok on the first listen but by the third are your latest favourites and that expressive voice that appears to be getting better with age.
Frame previewed the album a few weeks back with the release of the jaunty "Forty Days of Rain" which repays repeated listens. However it is the slower songs here like the reflective opener "White Pony" which is packed with dangerous hints of melody which impress most. Others like "Into the Sun" conquer up languid imagery with Frame pleading the need to "Erase all trace of me until I'm just a piece of paper/I've placed my faith in something/that I cannot believe in any more.". The song "Postcard" has the words "Single" stamped all over it and is lovely piece of sublime pop music full of California imagery. Others to seek on a forensic musical search across these grooves would be the guitar ballad "English Garden". If there is a small criticism to be made on "Seven Dials" it is the fact that were this record to be a football match Frame has an excellent first half but consolidates on the second.
"Seven Dials" is a very welcome return for a singer songwriter who does not get near enough recognition for his huge palette of skills. Frame doesn't "do" bad albums and thus while this is not quite up there with the god like genius of "Surf" it is a blast of Scottish warm rays underpinned by witty one liners and aching melodies.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant,
Shawn P. Golby "electronic_plastic_shawn" (Essex,UK) - See all my reviews
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I think roddy is one of britains best songwriters every album is class and this new one is his best I think, I can't stop playing it,I hope this gets the sales it so truly deserves 10/10
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully understated record, with lots of stylistic high points.,
D. C. Stolk (The Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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"Seven Dials" is the fourth solo-album by Roddy Frame, former front-man of Aztec Camera, one of the better Scottish new wave and pop bands from the 80's, which had international hits like "Oblivious," "Walk Out To Winter" and "Somewhere In My Heart." In 1998, Frame released his first solo album, entitled "The North Star." And now, eight years after the 2006 album "Western Skies," he returns with "Seven Dials." Although Frame chooses a contemporary sound on this studio album, there are style elements recognizable from his time with Aztec Camera. So, for those familiar with them, "Seven Dial" may feel familiar, without it being a pastiche of what Frame did in the 1980s.
Opening track "White Pony," a somewhat Beatles-esc song, has a very delicate acoustic arrangement, underscored by some great piano work. Then we switch to the catchy "Postcard," which is somewhat reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac. Next up is the upbeat "Into The Sun," a track that isn't of any lesser quality than for example the golden-oldie hit "Oblivious," but just a track arranged with a fresh pop-rock sound. This is followed by the jazzy "Rear View Mirror," with also some bossa nova-ish backing, and "In Orbit," which sounded somewhat reminiscent of U2.
Next track, the poppy "Forty Days Of Rain," is one of my favorites, a very catchy, folk rock-tinged tune on which I especially liked the harmonica part. No wonder this was released as a single. Next up is the somewhat drawling "English Garden," a very melancholy track with poetic lyrics like: "I was on the corner on borrowed time, Waiting for the ghosts inside me to be exercised." This is followed by "On The Wave," before we segue into beautiful ballad "The Other Side," and close the album with another favorite track, the acoustic "From A Train," with some hauntingly acoustic guitar work.
Remarkably, his voice still sounds almost the same as thirty years ago, nor has he lost his knack for a catchy tune or a memorable, soaring chorus. And although Roddy does not truly surprise us with these tracks, with "Seven Dials" we've still got a collection of ten very solid songs. A beautifully understated record, but with lots of stylistic high points. So to sum it up: this is a very enjoyable album by a great singer-songwriter, one which I would recommend to any lover of good music.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely beautiful,
Richard P. Long - See all my reviews
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Gary barlow would chop off his songwriting hands and drink domestos if he fished Roddys Surf out of a bargin bin.Now comes seven dials and I have had it three days and it is amazing.songs of such beauty and simplicity buy it and if you don't like it I will give you your money back and then kick you to death.Thank you Rodney once again
5.0 out of 5 stars The master songsmith returns,
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After 7 years the man returns with a superb album. Highly recommended
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars,
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In my eyes Roddy can do no wrong, he is from EK after all!
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Aztec Camera,
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Classic Aztec Camera sound. Great songs.
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Synthpop legends Erasure return this fall with a new album, Tomorrow's World, releasing 3 October in the UK and 10 October in the US. By way of introducing their new tunes, Vince Clarke and Andy Bell present this 15-minute mini-film wherein they discuss their latest music, as well as discuss their artistic legacy.
Erasure has just released the first single "When I Start To (Break It All Down)" and you can find a rehearsal video for that below the jump. Frankmusik heads up the production on Tomorrow's World, giving the album a thoroughly contemporary dance-pop sheen, such as he has perfected in previous work with Lady Gaga, Pet Shop Boys, and Ellie Goulding. But then, it's pretty hard to imagine much of today's electropop without the likes of Erasure, Yaz (Vince Clarke's previous group with Alison Moyet), and Depeche Mode (Vince Clarke's first major group). OK, let's give it up for Vince Clarke, who is virtually the architect of the hook-filled pop melody driven by warm and dancey synths. It's a 180 from the earlier cooler sounds of Kraftwerk and the rawer guitar/synth/bass mixture of New Order.
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2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan C320 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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My 55 yr old wife drives this car gently. Yet, after 90K miles, I have replaced: braking computer, rear brakes 3x, front brakes 6x, alternator, numerous sensors, spark plugs and wires 2x, MAF 2x, EGR Valve 2x, EGR tube, fuel pump, motor mounts 2x, rear coil springs, numerous bulbs, window regulators 3x, front speakers, door handle, battery 2x, wheel, keys 2x, front control arm, steering assembly, gas cap, and sway bar links.
Yet to repair: fading LCD instrument display, pass seat heater, front shocks, cracked cigarette tray cover, shifter (base pulled away from console), steering wheel, valve cover gaskets, clicking noise in drive shaft, trunk handle.
The car is fun to drive, is quiet when the motor mounts and brakes and window regulators are in working order, and does average 34 mpg.
Because of all of the repairs and the time the car spent in the repair shops (not just the dealer), we have become friends with many mechanics.
The electrical system needs redesign; the instrument panel needs a digital display screen which either lasts or which does not cost $1200 to repair; the brakes need to be redesigned as the car does not stop well on wet roads and the brakes do not last; the shocks and springs need redesign for longevity and ease of repair; the engine and transmission mounts need redesign so they don't keep wearing out; the plastic parts need improvement so the plastic does not become brittle and break; the carbon clogging of the EGR system needs redesign; the cell phone configuration needs to be changed to allow blue tooth functionality; and the defroster needs redesign for passenger comfort and ease of use.
I had to replace the main computer board in their c320? Took my car in to carmax after the coolant light came on. First they said it was the fan and replaced it. I was told the tech broke off the sensor and now all I know is this simple repair has ballooned into a nightmare.
I've owned this car for 5 years. I bought it used at a BMW dealer in St. Louis, MO. I have enjoyed this car and would consider buying another in the future. It has a solid feel that I have never matched with any other car. I have the Sport package. It handles superbly. I have kept a warranty the whole 5 years. I'm glad I did. It has needed some repairs. The Japanese brands don't quite come up to the ride standard of this car. If you drive one, you will want one.
Blue tinted glass, Zenon lights, Premium leather interior, Zenon headlights, Sport seats, Bose sound system, rear sun-shade, Remote access to windows & sunroof from keyfob
More room in the backseat.
About 3 months ago I picked up my first MB: a 2001 C320, one owner, 51,000 miles, garage-kept, and appeared well cared for. I am GREATLY disappointed in the paint. The paint easily chips, exposes the metal below and begins to "spider" out with blistering rust underneath the surrounding paint. If left unchecked, the car will be a mess in less than a year. It reminds me of the '72 AMC Gremlin my father purchased for less than $2k. The paint job was horrible and did not last a year! Never in my wildest dreams did I think that paint would be a problem with this car. I have stuck to American cars until this one and I am sorry I did not purchase another Cadillac or a Buick. I miss my Cadillac!
Handling, seems solid, accelerates well, good ergonomics.
Paint, Paint, Paint. Mercedes Benz, THIS IS A NO-BRAINER!!!! The shoddiest automakers have paints that are durable!
I bought this car used from a dealership and quickly realized that I would encounter numerous issues with it. It looks great inside and out but it stops there.I have had so many repairs from the dealer they know which loaner car I like best and I have developed a friendship with one of the CSR's at the dealer. At one point they have my car for over 4 weeks trying to determine an issue and even brought Mb Germany into the mix. I didn't expect a MB to have so many issues...broken climate control unit,steering column,cd player,digital dash display and more.The paint chips and has faded in numerous places and the door seals have dry-rotted making for a very loud ride on the road.Poor form MB!
exterior styling, window shades, sound system (if CD player worked)
anything electrical, paint quality, all working parts need to be improved upon.
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Sector Insight: Sandwiches and lunchtime foods
By Jane Bainbridge, marketingmagazine.co.uk, Wednesday, 27 May 2009 05:00PM
While shorter meal breaks are buoying sandwich chains, the recession is fuelling the revival of the packed lunch.
How people spend their lunchtime varies considerably depending on where they live and what they do. While schoolchildren have a defined break, and cultural differences dictate that many Europeans still enjoy a sit-down meal, for others, grabbing a sandwich to eat at their desk is the best they can hope for.
Moreover, even in industries where a working lunch in a restaurant has historically been an essential part of the business, the recession and changing working patterns have put such practices under pressure.
The time available for lunch is decreasing with the knock-on effect that more workers are eating at their desks or skipping lunch altogether in favour of through-the-day snacking. This means convenience food, most often in the form of a sandwich, has a strong footing in lunchtime fare.
There are multiple dynamics affecting the lunchtime food market. Sandwich bars such as Pret A Manger and Eat offer workers fresh, convenient sandwiches as well as salads and modern options, such as sushi, while multiples such as Tesco and Boots offer value-for-money 'meal deals'.
However, for those concerned with saving money or watching calories preparing one's own lunch is gaining popularity.
Seven in 10 consumers now eat home-made sandwiches at lunch, compared with a fifth opting for shop-bought, according to online research by Toluna.
Mintel found that the number of consumers making packed lunches has risen by about a quarter over the past year, with families and 25- to 44-year-olds the most likely to switch to preparing lunches to save money.
Nonetheless, purchased sandwiches remain a major element of lunchtime eating. In 2008 retail sales were estimated to be £4.3bn, according to Mintel. The market has grown steadily, thanks to the rapid increase in the number of outlets, especially among the multiples' convenience-store formats.
Sandwich chain, Subway, which has about 1400 stores in the UK and Ireland, intends to have 2000 outlets by 2010. Its aggressive expansion plans have been supported by marketing investment. Its ad budget topped £9m last year.
Because of their availability and the wide range of fillings, sandwiches remain the most popular lunchtime food, often accompanied by fruit, yoghurt and crisps.
There is a gender divide in this market: women tend to choose healthier options such as salads, fruit and yoghurt, whereas men are most motivated by convenience, favouring shop-bought sandwiches and pies.
As with any food market, it is never long before health becomes an influence and most new product development in prepared sandwiches and pre-packed foods, such as salads, has centred on health. While some are opting for a 'natural' positioning by avoiding additives and preservatives, others are reducing their calorie or fat content of their products.
In March this year the leading coffee and sandwich chains, including Starbucks, Pret A Manger, Eat and Greggs, all committed to lowering the salt and fat content of their products as part of a Food Standards Agency healthy-eating campaign. This will also involve clear labelling of the calorie content of the sandwiches.
Only a small proportion of consumers now regularly eat lunch out, with those in the 15- to 34-year-old age range most likely to do so. Regionally, Londoners top the list, perhaps due to a greater choice of outlets.
Over the next five years Mintel predicts the retail sandwich market will continue to rise, albeit more slowly. By 2013 it will be worth £4.8m, a 12% rise (compared with 21% between 2003 and 2008). Once food inflation is taken into account, this equates to an increase of only 2%.
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'Miss Blankenship' on Her Surprise Emmy Nom, 'Mad Men' and 'Karate Kid'
By Drew Mackie
Her time serving as Don Draper's assistant may have come to an end -- as a result of her sudden death in the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce office -- but with her hilariously blunt one-liners, Randee Heller's character stood out in the most recent season of "Mad Men" nonetheless. Consequently, Miss Blankenship lives on, and her ghost will be haunting the 2011 Emmy Awards: Heller was nominated in the category of Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Wonderwall spoke with Heller about her unforgettable role, the perks of working with Jon Hamm, and her life as an actress. (Did you realize she played Ralph Macchio's mom in "The Karate Kid"?)
Wonderwall: First up, congratulations on that Emmy nomination. What was your reaction?
Randee Heller: Surprise. It was 5:30 a.m. I wanted to get up and just see it and say, "OK, that's over with and then I won't see my name and it's off my plate and I don't have to fantasize or anything anymore." And I'm laying, scrolling with my iPhone, scrolling, scrolling, scrolling, scrolling because there's so many categories and for some reason the guest is on the bottom after all the other folly and sound, and all of a sudden, I'm going, "What?" I saw my name and I freaked out. I'm going, "No, this can't be right. Let's check this out." And there it was. It was great.
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WW: When you took the role, did you have an inkling that this is something you could knock out of the park? That this could be a great character?
RH: Yes. I came home from the first read-through, I went, "Oh my god, this is going to be good." I've been in the business over 40 years, and I don't think I've ever said that. Maybe once! I remember reading the "Karate Kid" script and saying, "Wow, that's a beautiful little script."
WW: How was working with Jon Hamm?
RH: He's adorable. He's great. First of all, he's extremely funny. You can't believe how gifted he is; he's just a natural funny guy and an incredible actor and very giving, very supportive and very there for you. It was a wonderful experience. It was great working with everybody on that set; that set was just the creme de la creme -- and I'm not just saying that. That's one of the reasons why it's such a hit. The writing is superb, the direction, everything about it is just gold. And Matt [Weiner, the show's creator] is such a visionary.
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WW: What was your reaction when you found out where they were going to take Miss Blakenship at the end?
RH: I didn't know until, like, three days before, so first I went, "Uh oh," but then it took me not too long to say, "You know, it's really a perfect arc." You know any more would have been too much. Even though my fans wanted more, that was great, and I loved that.
WW: I know sometimes when actors take on a role, they envision a background for a character or maybe the writers will tell them a little bit about the character that doesn't make it to the show itself. Anything you can tell us about Ida?
RH: You mean besides being the queen of perversion? What's with that? Ida slept around that office. I mean she was quite the girl, but I didn't know that until like the third time I was on there. I didn't know, I'm going, "Get out! Ida was a tramp?" Sl-t! Ida was a sl-t. No, no, she had a good time. Obviously now it's a cobweb story, but she… yeah, Ida got around. But I think that her life changed quite a bit, you know. She never got married. She had a very active sex life but never wanted to marry, didn't want kids. Had a small social life, but her life was in that office, that's where she got her goodies.
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WW: Do you keep in touch with your "Karate Kid" co-star Ralph Macchio? He had his run on "Dancing With the Stars." Did you watch?
RH: We lost touch, you know. "The Karate Kid" was only 25 years ago! … But you know how they do that montage of [friends of the contestants]? I went on to wish him good luck, so I was there for his final performance. I hadn't seen him since we did "The Karate Kid," so it was awesome. He's such a nice guy, such a sweetheart, and he's got a lovely family, and we got a big hoot out of seeing each other. I thought he did a great job.
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RH: Actually, I tried out for "Glee" yesterday, and I would love to get that. … I'm a singer. That's how I started out -- as a singer -- so I would love to be able to be in something musical. I love to do comedy too. Any one of the good comedies that there are now -- just name 'em, I'll do 'em.
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American Eagle Outfitters Reports April Sales of $192 Million

 Same Store Sales Decrease 6%
Reiterates First Quarter EPS Guidance
Repurchased 4 Million Shares

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American Eagle Outfitters Reports April Sales of $192 Million08:00 EDT Thursday, May 06, 2010 PITTSBURGH (Business Wire) -- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the four weeks ended May 1, 2010 decreased 1% to $192 million, compared to $194 million for the four weeks ended May 2, 2009. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 6% for the month, compared to a 5% decrease for the same period last year. Total sales for the first quarter ended May 1, 2010 increased 8% to $659 million, compared to $612 million for the quarter ended May 2, 2009. Comparable store sales increased 5% for the quarter compared to a 10% decline for the same period last year. The company is reiterating its first quarter non-GAAP earnings guidance of $0.15 to $0.17 per diluted share. This guidance excludes estimated charges and an operating loss related to the MARTIN+OSA business as outlined in the table which follows. It also excludes potential investment security charges. Last year, the company reported first quarter non-GAAP earnings of $0.11 per diluted share, which excluded a tax benefit, a realized loss related to the sale of investment securities and an operating loss related to MARTIN+OSA, as outlined in the table which follows. In April, the company repurchased 4 million shares at a cost of approximately $72 million. The company currently has authorization to repurchase an additional 26 million shares, which expires at the end of fiscal 2010. To access the company's recorded monthly sales commentary, please dial (866) 514-0390, or internationally dial (585) 267-8021. Non-GAAP Measures This press release includes information on non-GAAP earnings per diluted share information. This measure is not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and is not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The company believes that this non-GAAP information is useful as an additional means for investors to evaluate the company's operating performance, when reviewed in conjunction with the company's GAAP financial statements. This amount is not determined in accordance with GAAP and therefore, should not be used exclusively in evaluating the company's business and operations. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation(unaudited) 13 Weeks Ended13 Weeks Ended13 Weeks EndedMay 1, 2010May 1, 2010May 2, 2009Low RangeHigh Range Diluted EPS on a GAAP basis $ - $0.02 $0.11 Add back: Impact of store impairment 0.05 0.05 - Add back: MARTIN+OSA operating loss and shut down costs 0.10 0.10 0.03 0.15 0.17 0.14 Deduct: Tax benefit - - (0.04) Add back: Impact of realized loss related to sale of investment securities - - 0.01 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS $0.15 $0.17 $0.11 American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., through its subsidiaries, ("AEO, Inc.")offers high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices. The American Eagle Outfitters® brand targets 15 to 25 year old girls and guys, with 938 stores in the U.S. and Canada and online at www.ae.com. aerie® by american eagle offers Dormwear® and intimates collections for the AE® girl, with 139 standalone stores in the U.S. and Canada and online at www.aerie.com. The latest brand, 77kids by american eagle®, is available online only at www.77kids.com. The 77kids® brand offers "kid cool," durable clothing and accessories for kids ages two to 10. AE.COM®, the online home of the brands of AEO, Inc., ships to more than 60 countries worldwide. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements, which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, specifically regarding first quarter earnings. All forward-looking statements made by the company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors beyond the company's control. Such factors include, but are not limited to the risk that the company's first quarter earnings expectations may not be achieved and the risks described in the Risk Factor Section of the company's Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the company's future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if future changes make it clear that projected results expressed or implied will not be realized.


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You will not afraid of your baby pictures your new pretty table, let him enjoy this. The Woody Chalkboard Table($300). For young artists, a table that they can draw on. Made with chalkboard surface and a bowl in the center for chalk/eraser storage.
If you like to listen the music when you dinner. This Concerto Table($14,000) providing a docking slot for your iPod, plug it in the Concerto Table becomes both dining surface and dinner party background music at once. It is the piano shape table, when you finished work, you can place your laptop and papers in the center tray and close the lid. It also has the drawer to store the cutlerys and comes with a remote control. I love it, but the $14,000 price is not cheap.
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The morfeo lighting looks like monster's eyes in the fairy tales. Designed by giovannoni and rodrigo torres for domodinamica. The Morfeo($5,580) is a sofa sleeper. With 2 long antennas that have lights on the end, curl up and enjoy a book. Made of flexible polyurethane resins covered with elastic fabrics. Inside the frame is a folding bed-net with a mattress that is easy to take out. There are 2 adjustable lamps that have switches to provide light.
The BedUP designed by a France company decadrages. It is perfect for small space apartment. The BedUP is a retractable bed that you can be stored on the ceiling when you are not using it. At night, the bed can come down in the manner of an elevator and stops at the height previously requested, plus avoiding moving furniture that would have been placed underneath it. It can help you save about 12 square feet(4 m2) of space in your apartment.
The Model Wave 1 & 2 Childrens Bed, you can use as single bed or double bed.
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" Hi-Can " means High Fidelity Canopy. Designed by Italian designer Edoardo Carlino. The Hi-Can built in a projection screen and multimedia equipments. You can listen the music, stuff internet, play the game, watch the video in the bed. The cool bed!
The MILK Desk($TBD) is a dream desk as a sleek, modern desktop desk. MILK has 4 customizable sections on the left hand side that can server a variety of purposes. It can use as storage compartments, a trash bin, pencil holder and even a fish tank. The cable drawer in the back, combined with the cable exit hole and a compartment up front for paper work really make this desk a modern masterpiece. If that wasn't enough you can even adjust the height of the desk electrically via a button to achieve an optimal level of comfort while working.
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Regardless of a child's age or ability level, almost every community has programs and resources that can help. One of the best is the local library. Besides a wealth of reading materials, many libraries offer story-time programs for babies and toddlers, homework help for school-age youngsters, and summer reading programs for kids of all ages. Look for recommended reading lists, prize-winning and new books, and holiday or theme-related books throughout the year.
Also remember that the library offers more than books. You'll also find magazines, activity packs with puzzles and games that relate to specific topics, lists of recommended websites for research, and audio recordings of favorite stories. A librarian can make suggestions based on your child's interests and needs.
Nursery school teachers, childcare providers, teachers, pediatricians, and the Internet are also good resources for reading information.
Elementary schools often have a reading specialist on staff. These professionals support teachers in the classroom by working on specific reading skills with individual students, assessing and organizing the reading curriculum, and acting as a resource for parents. Reading specialists can discuss your child's reading development and offer suggestions for activities to try at home. They may also offer parent workshops and provide information about community reading programs.
In many areas, schools and community organizations run literacy programs after school. The reading specialist or your child's teacher should be able to direct you to such programs in your area.
Lots of kids struggle with reading. The most important thing you can do is get help as soon as possible. If you're concerned about your child's reading ability, talk to a pediatrician, teacher, or reading specialist.
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Date reviewed: May 2013
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"Why would you think he'd exchange his soul for my freedom?" Persephone questioned as she sat on a chair, eating some dish the imps prepared and watching Hades move the tiny figurines on his board.
"Because babe, that's just how heroes work. If there's one thing a villain can count on for a hero, it's for them to be predictable."
She rolled her eyes and started fiddling with the corners of her robe, bored. Less than two hours she's been in the Underworld and she's learned three things:
1) The temperature is actually quite nice, despite what mortals may believe
2) Pain and Panic were excellent cooks
3) There wasn't much to do
He glanced at the mortal across from him every now and again; at first he was annoyed, mortals, nothing could keep them entertained, all they did was complain. Then, he realized, she hadn't complained once and even if she had, he couldn't blame her; he would be bored out of his mind down here too if he wasn't always pre-occupied trying to destroy the son of Zeus.
"Why don't you tell me something?" This surprised him; he stood straight up and looked at her questioningly, "What?"
"Answer me one thing first, babe," she glared at his pet name for her and he smirked before continuing, "why aren't you trying to escape huh? Try to get yourself out of this situation, call on the demi-yutz and get rescued?"
"Is there a way out of here?"
"Is there a way to contact Hercules?"
Persephone shrugged her shoulders, "There you go. I'm a teacher, I'm not an idiot; I can tell when to try and control a situation and when to just let everything play out while I sit back and watch,"
Hades raised an eyebrow, "That's an oddly…twisted view point, don't you find?" She didn't answer and looked down on the ground. He noticed her cheeks getting flushed and he smiled to himself, focusing back on the map, "What do you want to know?"
Persephone thought about it; this was a once in a life time opportunity. If you could ask a God one question, what would it be? "Tell me about yourself," She responded finally, "About you, and your kingdom,"
He rolled his eyes, "You sure you're only a teacher? You don't do a lil' philosophical what not on the side?" She chuckled and shook her head, "Could'a fooled me. Alright, where do I begin?"
Aphrodite walked to the Fate's place, letting herself in. She saw them weaving the tapestry of Fate and heard Clotho groan, "Oh shoot,"
Lachesis smacked her sister's arm, "I think you caused an earthquake somewhere in the Roman Empire again!"
"Um, hello? Goddess of Love in the room here!" Aphrodite shouted out,
"We know!" The Fates responded at the same time, stopping their weaving. They stepped out from the shadows to greet their guest. Athropos spoke first, "We also know you had a visit with Demeter yesterday?"
Aphrodite nodded nervously, what did that have to do with anything? She didn't like the Fates. In all honesty, she loved love: making people fall in and out of it, making the perfect couples with just a pluck of an arrow, but when she visited the Fates it was always the same. They told her the names of two people and she had to make it happen, which reminded her that every couple she made was because they weaved it. It made her feel like a pawn, and she didn't appreciate it.
Clotho spoke, bringing back the Goddess' focus, "And you know about her little godling on the way?" Aphrodite nodded again.
"Well," continued Lachesis, "we need a favour from you involving her,"
Aphrodite scoffed, "Oh no, you want me to step between Demeter and her future child? You know her, she's very… maternal… and aggressively defensive when it comes to her baby."
"But, you don't have a choice," Lachesis reminded the Goddess, "We've already woven it,"
Aphrodite groaned and folded her arms across her chest, "Fine," she spat out, "what is it?"
"You see, we already have everything planned out," Clotho informed, running a green, bony hand across the tapestry, "but her feelings seem to be moving… slower than anticipated…"
Athropos cut in, "We need you to make her fall in love,"
"Obviously," Aphrodite mumbled,
"With Hades!" All three Fates shouted, arms spread out.
"What! No, I'm sorry, I'm the Goddess of Love here and I can't see that working out well… for anyone! I won't do it and nothing, not you or your stupid tapestry will make me,"
"Really, I'm sure I could convince you," A voice called out from behind the blonde haired Goddess. The voice was firm, yet sweet; very motherly. Aphrodite turned around and dropped her angry and defensive stance, changing her appearance to one of shock,
"Sweet Mother of Gods…"
"...and I swear on all of the souls in the Styx, Pain and Panic are the worst little putzes to be around. They're just so annoying!"
"Oh, hold up!" Persephone stood up and stalked over to the God, straining her neck to look him in his eyes. She opened her mouth to speak, but something struck her; his eyes, she noticed, were black, but seemed so… warm.
He raised an eyebrow at the slack-jawed mortal in front of him, "Uh, hello? Babe? You still in there?" He waved a hand in front of her face. She closed her mouth and coughed, trying to pretend that moment never happened, and also trying to ignore the strange feeling that was growing in the pit of her stomach,
"What I was going to say-"
"Before you were captivated by my gorgeous looks?" He joked. He was surprised when she simply blushed and continued talking,
"Anyways, you want to talk about annoying company? Try teaching my class; all idiotic pubescent teens. And Hercules? Don't even get me started!" She shouted, throwing her hands up and pacing, "He always talks the talk about being a hero, being a god, being this great person, but when it comes to school work? He couldn't care less! He should be failing every one of his assignments, but the principle said I couldn't! 'Do you want the wrath of Zeus upon this fine institution?' he said! Ug, and the 'hero-in-training' has a crush on me? Please, as if I'd even consider Jerk-cules as a suitor,"
Hades' eyes widened at her name for the boy-blunder, perhaps this mortal wasn't so bad after all. Then, something hit him, he watched her rant, her hips swaying with each step, her blonde locks following and her thin, delicate fingers clenching in anger. He smirked and walked up behind her, wrapping an arm around her shoulder, "Babe? I think we're going to get along just fine!"
A/N: Oh, I'm so excited to get farther into this story, don't you feel that way sometimes? When there are all these plot twists you have in mind and you just want to publish it all now? But, I won't, I've given away too much already!
So, who convinced Aphrodite to do the deed? I'm sure you can guess ^_^
Please review, they are very much appreciated!