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PROBLEM: Verify if the sentiment of the following document towards the entity Elliott Smith is Positive . Elliott Smith  lives at the collision of three different neighborhoods in Brooklyn  but the noise of the traffic and the blare of the salsa  rock and rap that battle for airspace on the street are being kept at bay. It's midafternoon  and  Smith  is tucked inside  his  favorite neighborhood bar  the kind of dark place where every patron sits alone and says little  the kind of place where  Smith  spends most of  his  days.
It's been a year and a half since  Smith  left Portland  Oregon  where  his  work with the band Heatmiser and  his  haunted solo albums had made  him  a star on the local music scene. In the spring of 1997  Heatmiser disbanded and  Smith  left for New York.  He 'd hoped the move would give  him  a sense of anonymity  but that goal was hampered when  his  song "Miss Misery" appeared on the Good Will Hunting soundtrack and was nominated for an Oscar. Soon  he  will have to contend with the attention brought by  his  new album  XO  which is  his  major-label debut and a lush departure from  his  usually spare offerings.
But  as today can attest  in New York you can always be alone in a crowd.  Smith  spend most of  his  days in coffee shops and bars  reading ( he  just finished Tolstoy's Resurrection) and composing songs in  his  head. "I write almost exclusively in public places " says  Smith   29. "I just think of stuff  chord changes and words. I know the bartenders  and they don't think it's weird if I ask to borrow a pen. "
Smith  smiles.  He  is shy  but  his  manner is sweet  not distant. Because  his  solo albums have been quiet singer-songwriter fare  there is a presumption that  Smith 's life is an open book. That is not the case.  Smith 's songs have always been less confession than collage â beautifully rendered glimpses of ugly realities  pieced together with little more than voice and guitar.
So when you ask  Smith  to tell  his  story   he  hesitates. When  he  finally begins   he  speaks as softly as  he  sings. As in  his  songs   Smith  is intelligent  direct  unsparing. But while  his  voice on record gives even  his  darkest lyrics a quiet strength  in conversation  his  tone betrays a sense of uncertainty. When grim details are spoken  not sung  there is nothing to cushion their impact.
"Most of the people I knew  their parents were divorced " says  Smith  of  his  childhood spent outside Dallas. "Or else their dad beat them with a pool cue. There was a guy in the neighborhood who shot my cat for getting into the garbage. He beat up on his kid  and then he shot my cat."
 Smith 's own parents divorced when he was a year old. His mother remarried when he was four  and his new home life was not happy. "There were family problems " says  Smith  succinctly. "It wasn't a good situation."
Outside the house   Smith  spent most of  his  time getting into fights. As  he  talks about them   he  touches  his  nose instinctively. "It's probably been broken more than once " says  Smith . "I have a bunch of scars. But I don't get into fights anymore."  He  shifts in  his  seat â  his  jeans too baggy  small T-shirt drooping off  him  â and it's impossible not to notice that  Smith  is more frail than anyone you'd expect to see in a bar fight.
"But sometimes it's the little guy who'll kick your ass " says  Smith . "Because  he 's been picked on to the point where  he  knows what to do."  He  pauses. "It's probably pretty easy to put together why somebody who grew up in Texas getting in fights a lot would not want to get up on the stage and start belting out songs at the top of their lungs. I've had enough of people yelling."
It's early evening in Manhattan  and  Smith  is polishing off another pint. It's a different day  a different borough  but the scene is familiar: a dark bar  twilight  the last drink before one too many. These are the things in  Smith 's life that' remain constant. Many' others have changed.
The strangest changes are that "Miss Misery" was nominated for an Oscar; that  on February 10th   Smith  performed the whispered tale of a broken relationship in front of 1 billion people; that  he  took a bow standing between Trisha Yearwood and Celine Dion.
"I had fully armored  myself  against having to be crushed by the presence of Celine Dion " .says Smith . "But she was the nicest person I've met in a while. Afterward I'd get these indie-rock kids saying  'I can't believe you had to hold Celine Dion's hand.' I said  'I liked holding her hand because she's a nice person. In fact  right now you're  being much more narrow-minded and shallow than she is. You're in a very backward position here. You should rethink it.'"
 Smith  gives his head a bewildered shake  then takes a long drink. Of all the transformations that he has been through lately  the most obvious is the level of scrutiny he is subjected to. And it's clear he is learning on the fly.
Smith's musical heroes are the Beatles  the Clash  Hank Williams and the Kinks. His greatest inspiration  for the breadth of his work  is Elvis Costello. On XO  for the first time in  Smith 's career  you can hear it all: the graceful folk he's perfected  elaborate orchestrations  an a cappella song  piano ballads  years of anger released in lilting harmony and a newfound. hopefulness couched in energized pop tunes. At times it sounds like a lost follow-up to Revolver.
"I love the Beatles â they're my favorite band â but I don't have any desire to cop the Beatles " says  Smith . "The reason they're my favorite band is because they went further with melody than any other band that I've ever come across."
 Smith  turns to his beer to escape the conversation for a moment  then smiles apologetically  as if he is the last person who should assess his work. Only recently did  Smith  even realize that people perceived  his  songs as bleak. "I didn't think of them that way "  he  says. "They made me happier. But now I would agree. The second record  especially  was really dark."

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PROBLEM: Verify if the sentiment of the following document towards the entity Hershey is Neutral . Higher prices and lower charges sparked a profit increase for Hershey Co. as the nation's second-biggest candy maker continued to push its brands to cost-conscious consumers and gain market share.
 The company also maintained its 2010 adjusted earnings and sales forecasts while boosting its quarterly dividend. The news sent Hershey's stock up 19 cents to $37 in premarket trading.
 Hershey  based in Hershey  Pennsylvania  recently said it would not bid for British rival Cadbury PLC. Cadbury shareholders are expected to vote on Kraft Foods Inc.'s $19.5 billion offer on Tuesday.
 In the prior-year period Hershey's charges totaled 23 cents per share.
 Sales grew 2 percent to $1.41 billion during the quarter which included Halloween and Christmas -- usually a strong period for the maker of Hershey's chocolate bars and Reese's peanut butter cups. Analysts expected $1.42 billion in revenue.
 West said the candymaker will launch its Hershey's Bliss white chocolate during the first half of the year  as well as continue to expand its Pieces product line to include Hershey's Special Dark  Almond Joy and York.
 The company expect to boost its ad spending by 25 to 30 percent to promote brands such as Reese's  Hershey's Kisses  Bliss  Twizzlers  Kit Kat and its namesake. New ad campaigns are also planned for Almond Joy  Mounds and York.
 Hershey said its earnings  combined with improved working capital and higher operating cash flow  led it to raise its quarterly dividend by 2.25 cents to 32 cents. The dividend will be paid on March 15 to shareholders of record Feb. 25.

SOLUTION: no

PROBLEM: Verify if the sentiment of the following document towards the entity Billy Graham is Negative . Politicians  offer condolences  remembrances for pastor Billy Graham
After  the death of one the world's most well-known Christian evangelical pastors   political figures spoke out in remembrance of  Billy Graham .
 Graham   who spent six decades on-air  was a spiritual adviser to every president from Harry Truman to Barack Obama. He spoke out after the 9/11 attacks and crossed party lines to preach to those on the left and right.
The GREAT  Billy Graham  is dead. There was nobody like him! He will be missed by Christians and all religions. A very special man. â Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 21  2018
Billy Graham's ministry for the gospel of Jesus Christ and his matchless voice changed the lives of millions. We mourn his passing but I know with absolute certainty that today he heard those words  "well done good and faithful servant." Thank you Billy Graham. God bless you(2/2) â Vice President Mike Pence (@VP)  February 21  2018
Saddened by the loss of Evangelist Billy Graham .  He  led an impactful life  touching so many people with  his  spiritual teachings.  He  will be deeply missed. â Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) February 21  2018
Billy Graham was a humble servant who prayed for so many - and who  with wisdom and grace  gave hope and guidance to generations of Americans. â Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 21  2018
"As soaring a figure  he  was  Rev. Graham connected with people on an elemental level " Ryan said in a statement.
Rev. Billy Graham dedicated his life to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every part of the world. His service is a testament that  with faith in God  one person can do so much good. The whole House sends its condolences to the Graham family at this time of loss. pic.twitter.com/aH8mY8fehc â Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) February 21  2018
McConnell released a statement saying that "by standing right in the middle  Billy Graham could reach everyone."
"It is with great sadness that Elaine and I note the passing of  the Rev. Billy Graham   a man whose God-given gifts and love for souls endeared  him  to millions and earned for  him  the title âAmericaâs Pastor â" McConnell said. "The son of a dairy farmer  Billy Graham became one of the worldâs most trusted men by preaching Godâs mercy to the rich and poor alike. His hundreds of crusades spanned more than five decades and spurred countless conversions in America and around the world."
"Hillary and I are saddened by the passing of our friend Billy Graham  one of the most important religious leaders in American history " Clinton said in a statement. "Billy has finished his long good race  leaving our world a better place and claiming his place in glory."
Billy Graham lived his faith fully  and his powerful words and the conviction they carried touched countless hearts and minds. [Link] â Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) February 21  2018
"Billy Graham was America's pastor " Bush said in a statement. "His faith in Christ and his totally honest evangelical spirit inspired people across the country and around the world. I think Billy touched the hearts of not only Christians  but people of all faiths  because he was such a good man. I was privileged to have him as a personal friend...He was a mentor to several of my children  including the former president of the United States. We will miss our good friend forever."
Saddened by the passing of Rev. Billy Graham  a great American & faithful Christian who inspired millions of people with the gospel message. RIP. â John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) February 21  2018
 âReverend Billy Graham  a proud North Carolinian   was truly Americaâs Pastor and spiritual compass " Tillis said in a statement. " He  dedicated  his  life to preaching the Gospel and inspired millions of people in America and across the globe.

SOLUTION:
no