Instead, a simple band studded with black diamonds or black jade, worn on the right hand's ring finger, can add some oomph to a suit while still being appropriate, he says.

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In Edinburgh, Scottish rock band Simple Minds headlined the Concert in the Gardens, where they were joined by The View and Bwani Junction against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

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"I'd like to try to go back to recording with just one microphone - the band gathering around - a really simple live thing, " he said.

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Speaking to the BBC, Chisholm said the band's lasting appeal had a simple explanation.

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"Lion Face Boy" is the first single from Seabear's sophomore album, We Built a Fire, and it's a perfect display of the band's knack for constructing mountains of instrumentation on a simple idea.

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But history is not that simple and of course Malaysia has no intention of giving up Sabah to this little band of Filipinos.

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The NX acclaimed design returns with the NX300 sporting a stylish yet simple retro feel that is available in either black or white with a contrast silver band, conveying elegance and authenticity.

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