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Holiday Guide: Garden Gifts
Whether you are a chicken-keeper, canner, edibles gardener or flower aficionado, HGTV has you covered with holiday gifts for all.
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Be Crewel
What homesteader wouldn't love this adorable canning crewel kit featuring jars of fresh packed goodness?
Garden Trug
This artisan trug allows gardeners to tote winter garden goodies inside or to bring a little class to their next foraging adventure with use this handmade-in-England trug.
Bloc Planter
This Bloc Planter in powder-coated aluminum has a clean, modern shape and should satisfy any fan of great design and utilitarian garden gear on your list.
Old School Seeds
This heirloom seed assortment offers a taste of six different tomato seed varieties including 'Black Zebra', 'Garden Peach', 'Jaune Flamme' and 'Amish Salad'. The cute tin is meant to be used for seed saving after the harvest.
Square Wreath
Rock the wreath your own way with this edgy square wreath that lets the world know you march to a different little drummer boy. This fresh boxwood is grown in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the wreath comes in a large and small version.
Match Stick Planter
These metal and wood Match Stick planters would add a sense of fun to any interior.
Plants + Fish = Fun
The young entrepreneurial UC Berkeley students who brought you the grow your own mushroom kit have done it again, with the AquaFarm, a way to experience the latest in sci fi farming in your own home. This self-cleaning fish tank uses fish waste to feed the plants that grow above the tank. In turn, the plants clean the water in a perfect little ecosystem. A great gift for kids or adults with an appreciation for cool design and novel concepts.
Sheep Pillow
Shout out your love of all things farm yard with this clever sheep pillow created by Pennsylvania artists Eric Fausnacht and Christopher Kline. Sheep not your favorite barnyard critter? The company also has chickens, cows, ducks and other creatures to liven up your couch or pickup truck.
Stainless Steel Pinwheel
Both decorative and handy, this modern stainless steel pinwheel adds a dash of style to your garden, and keeps birds, squirrels and other pesky critters at bay. Sounds like a win-win.
Ginger Pear Hand Cream
This limited edition lotion from Caldrea's winter line has the luscious scent of crimson pear ginger to remind gardeners of sunny days ahead.
Wooden Serving Platter
This charming wood serving platter from Ballard Designs would make the perfect cheese or charcuterie plate for parties and bring a touch of the outdoors inside.
Artifact Bag
Using the best leather and waxed canvas around, the Artifact Bag Co. crafts these spacious garden totes by hand in Omaha, Nebraska. This one has a luxurious feel, but go ahead and get it dirty because it comes with a lifetime guarantee! No. 175 Garden Tote in Olive; artifactbags.com
Flameless Birch Candle
This charming faux bois flameless birch candle brings a touch of the forest to your bedside or holiday table, without the danger of an open flame. A flickering effect gives this candle a very real look and it does a very good impersonation of an actual birch tree.
Astrofire Fire Pit
Add chic to your modern backyard or deck with this hip fire pit in juicy colors that keeps the outdoor fun going no matter the season.
Pretty Paisley
These charming paisley gloves from Womanswork are long enough to protect your hands from all manner of mess, and include closures to further protect your skin from sun and dirt. Even better, these cotton gloves with a touch of Lycra for stretch, are so pretty, any gardener would be delighted to use them.
Goat Pillow
What better way to say you care for a favorite homesteader than a goat pillow from design duo Eric & Christopher? This adorable goat would also look great in a children's bedroom or make for a wonderful conversation piece in a formal living room.
Pinecone Candle Holders
These pinecone candle holders from Ballard's Design will give any home a sweet touch of the outdoors.
Tomato Soap and Lotion
Recapture the quintessential smell of summer, the verdant, fresh aroma of tomatoes pulled straight from the earth. This Pop Hand Wash and Lotion Set has a warm, botanical scent blending tomato leaves, rhubarb, basil and sandalwood that makes it a pleasure to use every day. The soap and lotion combination from design guru Jonathan Adler is a thoughtful gift for an edible gardener on your list, and as an extra plus, is free of parabens.
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Products
Savor the sunny smell of sunflowers in the line of Mrs. Meyer's products which bring a happy garden smell to the darkest days of winter. The perfect, practical garden gift for the grower who has everything.
Cute Cube
For the homeowner who wants to keep the modern theme going even in the yard, this Loll Designs birdhouse boasts a slick color and hip design for birds—and people—with a taste for the cutting edge.
Japanese Paddy Boots
These foldable boots are used by Japanese rice paddy farmers and pack easily for storage or travel. Find them at: Kaufman Mercantile
Greek Key Outdoor Rug
This stylish recycled cotton rug comes in a variety of sizes and features a classic Greek blue and white, key design.
L.L. Bean Wellies
Keep those feet warm and cozy during strolls in the woods or during work in the garden. Just right for the gardeners on your list, these Bean wellies come in a range of colors and patterns.
Gardener's Supply Company Best Bud's Skort
An indispensable gardening item that can easily take you from your peonies to the market, this appealing skort from Gardener's Supply Company makes a superb garden gift for stylish friends.
Burgon and Ball Soft Squeeze Topiary and Trimming Shear
Burgon & Ball has been designing garden equipment since 1730 in Sheffield, England, so clearly these cutting tools from Kaufmann Mercantile and endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society are built to work, and to last. These beautifully designed shears are the elegant museum pieces of garden equipment.
Gardener's Supply Company Puddle Proof Field Garden Bag
A fantastic garden bag, this one from Gardener's Supply Company is a multi-functional tool chest of the garden with lots of exterior pockets and a clever cord placed above each pocket to keep tools from toppling over in the pockets. There are bigger mesh bags on the side for bigger items and with a reinforced bottom, the bag stand up on its own.
This Bud's For You
Celebrate someone's good taste or deliver a hostess gift in style with this sweet, scalloped bud vase from Frances Palmer Pottery.
Tool Cart
The American Garden Tool Company sells American-made garden pieces like this heavy-duty cart. Go ahead and throw those bags of mulch or even the kids in the back, and keep it moving. Self Service Cart; americangardentools.com
Chic Chicks
American designer Chris Jamison's pine birdhouse lets the birds perch out in front or on the rooftop. Talk about some options! Birdhouse; plywoodoffice.us
Stake Your Ground
Wisconsin-based artisans are responsible for these lead-free plant stakes that come in a set of four. Pewter Garden Stakes; landsend.com
Ledge-ndary Garden
This durable metal planter has 4 sections and herb markers keep this kitchen garden organized. The planter's base has holes so your parsley, thyme, chives and basil roots won't rot. Kitchen Herb Planter Kit; gardenersedge.com
Cool Container
The dainty legs on this dish evoke great midcentury modern design but revved up for the 21st century. Made from upcycled metal and in a range of bright colors, use this dish for displaying your garden veggies or to create a mini-air plant habitat.
In the Bag
This perky garden tote comes with a set of heavy duty stainless steel tools, making it a great gift for a beginning gardener, with everything they'll need to dive into the dirt and a pretty package to get them motivated.
Botanical Beauty Serum
Farmaesthetics founder Brenda Brock concocted her first natural and nourishing skincare products in 1999 on a farm in rural Rhode Island. Her natural beauty products like this Herbal Hydration Complex, are made with wholesome ingredients and make the perfect gift for a beauty product junkie who prefers natural ingredients in his or her skincare.
Tabletop Fire Pit
This sexy little fire pit proves that even city dwellers with a tiny fire escape can enjoy the cozy, communal pleasures of a fire pit. This nifty Fuoco Tabletop Fire Pit features a gel-powered fuel source for easy extinguishing.
Cool Britannia
No one does gardening like the Brits. Any gardener would love to curl up with this sumptuous coffee table book The New English Garden, filled with beautiful images of what the English do so well: a blend of formal and natural gardens, a haphazard but carefully planned look and style to burn. Gardens from the Prince of Wales' plot at Highgrove to Christopher Bradley-Hole's Modernist garden show the astonishing range of gardens in this green-loving country.
Garden-Ready Shoes
The Farm line of Bogs footwear features this adorable Rue shoe, ornamented with fruits and veggies. The shoe also comes in a clog version and a boot.
Bay Leaf Wreath
This charming wreath would make for a lovely hostess gift or a more long lasting touch of greenery than the usual flower arrangement. The burlap ribbon and sweet fragrance of bay leaf make this wreath even more appealing.
Fragrant Berry Wreath
This sweet-smelling wreath features aromatic cedar boughs, eucalyptus, pinecones and faux berries.
Mason Jar Lid
Turn that classic Mason jar into a sippy cup or commuter mug to keep it homestead cool. The stainless steel lid shows your canning cred.
Cranberry Candle
A great stocking stuffer: Add the delightfully seasonal scent of cranberry to the air with this delicious-smelling soy candle from purveyors of all things clean and botanical, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day.
Get the Scoop
All hail the practical garden gift. For the gardener who has everything and whose greatest pleasure is truly digging in the dirt this clever Sophie Conran potting scoop makes short work of a basic chore. The stainless steel scoop resists corrosion and the tool is manufactured by esteemed British gardening company Burgon & Ball.
Twine One On
The vintage design of this powder-coated twine dispenser—a gardening essential—makes it extra-suitable for gift giving.
Grow Up!
Vertical gardening is all the rage, especially when it allows you to bring your garden indoors. These hyper-functional vertical planters from Williams-Sonoma use chalkboard, reclaimed wood and copper frames to lend beauty to an indoor herb or succulent garden.
Wood is Wonderful
Mark Griffiths' very handy Woodworking in a Weekend: 20 Simple Projects for the Home is the perfect present for the DIY dude or damsel in your life.
Williams Sonoma Agrarian Utility Caddy
This Williams Sonoma tote from their dreamy Agrarian line is tailor made for picking lavender in Provence or cuttings from your rose garden. It may be so beautiful you don't want to get it dirty. But get past that trepidation; this homespun beauty has lots of nooks and crannies for tools and the beauty of its woven structure is everything stays upright and visible for quick locating.
Warm Hands, Warm Heart
Planning some outdoor activities this winter? Whether you are cutting your own Christmas tree or doing some garden clean-up, you'll stay nice and toasty with some sleek handwarmers from the company that brought you flame: Zippo! Even better, this hand-warmer and other cold-weather Zippo products can be customized with a special message or monogram.
Axe and You Shall Receive
Nothing says the holidays quite like...an axe? In truth, if you have a woodsman or lady in your life, this nifty little Fiskars hatchet tied up with a big red bow might be like the grownup equivalent of a pony under the tree. Compact and easy to tote in the woods, the X7 chops up to three times deeper than a traditional axe.
Rock On!
For those sophisticated outdoorsy types, this clever rock liquor dispenser evokes the great outdoors while offering all of the liquid comforts of civilization. We think it would look dandy on an outdoor bar or in an outdoor kitchen.
Secret Stash
What gardener wouldn't appreciate the stealth and style of this ultra-clever way to stash a key for the pet-sitter or just in case you lose yours? A practical and yet somehow fun garden gift, this rockin' key holder is crafted from an actual rock!
Terra Cotta Marks the Spot
A wonderful stocking stuffer and useful gift, these terra-cotta herb markers are made in England and will have anxious gardeners pining for warm weather or rushing to start a windowsill herb garden.
Very Cultivated
This handy-dandy CobraHead weeder and cultivator is an all-purpose garden wonder that weeds, digs, edges and probably will even pour you a cup of cocoa if you ask nicely.
Jar Head
Hummingbirds are one of the delights of the garden. Thrill a dedicated bird-watcher or canning-enthusiast with this clever hummingbird feeder fashioned from a Mason jar for some homesteady-chic.
Terrarium Tutorial
This all-in-one terrarium kit (minus plants) is a wonderful gift for a young gardener, or for a snowbound grower anxious to grow something indoors. Created by Atlanta Garden shop owner and designer Matthew Klyn, the kits can be ordered at numerous online retailers.


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|Source: Marcus Smart, Evan Turner undergo MRIs for knee issues
|11.21.15 at 11:59 am ET
Celtics guards Marcus Smart and Evan Turner at New England Baptist Hospital underwent MRIs to evaluate meniscal damage following Friday night's blowout win over the Nets, a source told WEEI.com's Mike Petraglia.
Smart left the 120-95 victory with 9:26 remaining in the fourth quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a bruised left knee. Turner played the final 16:07 of the win.
The results of the MRIs and extent of the damage to their knees is unknown. Medical personnel fear damage to Turner's meniscus and poplitel tendon and a tibiofibular subluxation for Smart, according to the source.
Turner suffered a right knee strain during the preseason, but has not missed a game in a Celtics uniform, playing all 82 contests last season. Smart missed three games with a toe injury earlier this season and 15 games last year. The Celtics are not scheduled to practice on Saturday and are planning to leave for Sunday's rematch with the Nets in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon.
UPDATE: Smart (lower left leg injury) will not travel with the team on its two-game road trip to Brooklyn and Atlanta, but Turner (right leg strain) will and should be available for Sunday's game, the team announced.
|Studs and Duds: Avery Bradley, Celtics blow out Nets
|11.20.15 at 9:54 pm ET
For the second straight game, the Celtics grabbed a big first-half lead — only they held it this time.
The Celtics outscored the Nets 68-40 in the paint and shot 58.6 percent from the field, blowing out the Nets, 120-95. The C's led by 24 at the half (66-42) and opened up a 30-point advantage in the third quarter — their biggest lead of the night. Avery Bradley's 21 points off the bench led five Celtics in double figures. Jae Crowder (19), Isaiah Thomas (18 points, 9 assists), Evan Turner (12 points, 7 assists) and David Lee (11 points) also reached double digits.
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STUD OF THE NIGHT: Jae Crowder.
Crowder found his offense early and often against the Nets. After scoring 11 points in the first quarter, he finished the night with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting. He also pulled down five rebounds and had three steals.
DUD OF THE NIGHT: Joe Johnson.
Johnson couldn't find a rhythm and was minus-19 on the night. He finished with three points on 1-of-5 shooting.
|2016 Celtics Mock Draft Pick Power Rankings v2.0
|11.19.15 at 10:18 am ET
The Celtics own as many as eight draft picks in June 2016 — only one of which is their own — and the unprotected selection from the Nets is legitimately one of the most fascinating storylines in the entire NBA this season. We'll regularly update the status of those selections, speculating when and who the Celtics will pick.
3. Boston Celtics (from Brooklyn): Dragan Bender.
The Celtics can thank the Rockets and Hawks for delivering the only two Nets wins in 12 tries. Houston, as we learned on Wednesday, was in disarray, and it's likely Brooklyn delivered the knockout punch before Boston rang the death knell on Kevin McHale's coaching tenure. But what's Atlanta's excuse for losing to the Nets (2-10)?
Unfortunately, Brook Lopez (19.9 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.4 bpg, 1.5 apg, 53.5 TS%, 21.1 PER) and Thaddeus Young (15.8 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.5 spg, 55.5 TS%, 20.5 PER) might be too good to allow Brooklyn to finish with the absolute worst record in the league.
|Studs and Duds: Celtics blow 18-point lead in loss to Mavericks
|11.18.15 at 10:09 pm ET
For a while there, it looked like the Celtics were going to hand a third straight Western Conference foe a blowout loss. In the end, it was the C's who blew an early 18-point lead and collapsed down the stretch.
The Mavericks went on an 11-4 run over a five-minute stretch late in the fourth quarter, turning a tie game into a seven-point lead with 30 seconds remaining. The Celtics had a chance to tie during a frantic final few possessions, but Isaiah Thomas turned it over in transition and Dallas went on to win, 106-02.
Thomas led the Celtics (6-5) with a team-high 19 points and six assists. Jared Sullinger (18 points, 12 rebounds), Avery Bradley (18 points), Jae Crowder (14 points) and David Lee (14 points) also reached double figures. Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks (8-4) with a game-high 23 points on 14 shots.
For a complete box score, click here. To go beyond the box, read on.
STUD OF THE NIGHT: Avery Bradley.
Comfortable in his newfound role as a sixth man, Bradley scored 12 straight points on five consecutive shots, and then dropped a behind-the-back pass to Isaiah Thomas on the next trip down the floor. In the process, the Celtics doubled their lead from nine to 18 and ignited the Garden crowd. When the Mavericks swung the momentum and erased the C's lead early in the second half, Bradley's put-back dunk (see below) stopped the bleeding, and his corner 3-pointer stretched the lead back to seven at the end of the third.
DUD OF THE NIGHT: Kelly Olynyk.
It's not that Olynyk was bad. Despite underwhelming numbers (5 points, 3 rebounds), he owned the C's second-best plus/minus rating behind Isaiah Thomas through three quarters (plus-14). It's that Olynyk can't stop fouling folks. After fouling out in 17 minutes against the Thunder on Sunday, Olynyk collected five fouls in his first 10 minutes against the Mavericks, forcing him to ease up on his already lax defense.
In a rare moment of candor, Celtics coach Brad Stevens blasted the Rockets for firing coach Kevin McHale.
"First and foremost, we're in a business where expectations certainly drive decisions at times," Stevens told reporters before his team hosted the Mavericks. "I don't agree with the firing, but it's not my choice to make. I think Kevin is a great coach. Kevin has been great to me. Kevin is obviously a great Celtic. People love him everywhere they've been. Everybody that you hear from loves working with him, loves being around him, so to me, from the outside looking in, it looks like 11 games in making a rash decision, but it's not my call."
OK, so Stevens didn't exactly blast the Rockets, but he questioned them, and it's nice to see behind the curtain. Only 32 people in the world have the job at any given time, so the NBA coaching fraternity can be a tight-knit bunch. Stevens said he wasn't too familiar with McHale outside of the Hall of Famer's work as a coach, leading the Rockets to the Western Conference finals last season, but noted that McHale and C's president Danny Ainge are "close friends," dating back to their time together in Boston during the 1980s.
Another guy who spent time with both Ainge and McHale on the '80s Celtics was Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, who also had some pointed remarks for former C's assistant general manager Daryl Morey, now the GM in Houston.
"I was extremely surprised that McHale was let go," Carlisle said before Wednesday's game. "Here's a guy who has such amazing integrity as a person. You watch him on the sidelines, and he walks with a limp because of the sacrifices he made to become one of the greatest champions in history. He loves and respects the game so much.
"It's surprising when something like this happens — shocking — but he's going to be fine," added Carlisle. "He's going to get a chance to get some rest here, probably jump on TV and have a blast doing that, and then there will be a lot of teams wanting to hire him, because he did a fantastic job in Houston. When you look at their team over the last few years, their roster was constantly in flux, and he just did an amazing job putting that together and bringing those guys back from down 3-1 in the conference semifinals. That's a guy with some great coaching credentials, and his other championship credentials really go without saying."
As for whether the 1985-86 Celtics were the greatest team in NBA history, Carlisle agreed with Ainge: "Yes."
As is often the case, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban just said what we were all thinking.
Asked about the trade that sent Rajon Rondo to Dallas and brought Jae Crowder to Boston, the "Shark Tank" star told reporters before Wednesday night's game, "[Expletive] happens, right? There are a lot of risks I've taken that have worked out just fine. They're not all going to work."
And as you'd expect. Celtics coach Brad Stevens had a milder take when posed the same question.
"Obviously, they had a really good player in Rondo, and it didn't work out," Stevens told a pool of reporters pregame. He added, "Crowder's done well for us. That's been pretty well documented. I'm not into judging or analyzing or rating how trades go; I'm more interested in who's on our team."
Both Stevens and Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle took time to properly credit Dwight Powell, the former C's undrafted free agent who was thrown into the Rondo deal. The only piece remaining from the deal in Dallas, Powell entered Wednesday's game averaging 10.5 points and 8.1 rebounds.
"After the trade, I talked to Brad, and Brad said, 'Hey, we really like this guy and didn't want to give him up,' but they had to put some other things in the deal," said Carlisle. "Powell's worked extremely hard. He's a guy with energy — he goes hard all the time — he's got skill and he's a great worker. We've really needed him this year, and he's stepped up. He's played well."
Once again, Cuban cut to the chase. "I think when it's all said and done, that Crowder for Powell trade will be a break-even," said the billionaire. Well, don't forget about that top-seven protected first-round pick the Mavericks still owe the Celtics. That's when Cuban probably should have taken a cue from his television show and told C's president Danny Ainge on Rondo: "I'm out."
|Studs and Duds: Celtics bottle up lethargic Rockets
|11.16.15 at 10:37 pm ET
Brad Stevens has entered unfamiliar territory, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
With their 111-95 victory Monday over the Rockets, the Celtics are now two games over .500 for the first time in the coach's tenure. After struggling in the first quarter, the Celtics finished outscored the Rockets 87-67 to finish the game. Isaiah Thomas led the way for the C's with 23 points, while Avery Bradley (21) and Jae Crowder (16) were also in double figures.
The two teams played with polar opposite energy levels. The C's played with their normal aggression/desperation, while the Rockets looked as disinterested as a prepubescent boy at a middle school dance. The Celtics were extreme active in the passing lanes, which led to a season-high 16 steals. MVP runner-up James Harden was held to only 16 points on 4-of-10 shooting.
For a complete box score, click here. To go beyond the box, read on.
STUDS OF THE NIGHT: Avery Bradley and Isaiah Thomas.
The pair spread their 44 points across all four quarters. In the first, Thomas carried the C's, starting the game 4-for-5 from the field with 10 points and three assists. In the second half, it was Bradley's turn, as he scored 13 points while sitting out the final eight minutes. Both finished 4-for-7 from beyond the arc. Thomas actually started over Bradley, who was able to score 21 points in only 20 minutes. Thomas scored a similarly efficient 23 points in 24 minutes.
DUD OF THE NIGHT: The entire Houston Rockets staff, basketball team, record label and crew.
It really didn't seem like the Rockets ever wanted to win this game. A number of times they neglected to run back on defense. Mike Gorman was personally disgusted and offered his public condolences to Rockets head coach Kevin McHale, who I imagined just shrugged his shoulders and sighed the whole night. The Celtics seemed to win every 50-50 ball and on numerous occasions just ripped the ball out of the hands of Rockets players.
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In 2008 he was appointed Deputy Managing Partner and Markets leader for our new EMEIA Area, which brings together more than 60,000 people in 87 countries across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa. He previously led our global Assurance and Advisory Business Services (AABS) practice.
Christian has served as Quality and Risk Management leader of our former Continental Western Europe Area. He has also led our Global Financial Services and AABS practices in France, and was Professional Practice Director. Christian has been a member of the Global Public Policy Committee, and was previously a member of the Executive Committee of the French National Institute for listed companies. He has many years of client-service experience and remains a Client Service Partner on key EY accounts.
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By David Villavicencio
July has arrived and #MusicMonday continues to crank out the songs every Hurricanes fan should listen to as they prepare for another Miami athletic contest.
We kicked off our series with a playlist full of rock and hip hop songs that are sure to get any Miami fan amped for a game. This collection was dubbed "Best Canes Gameday Songs", but it was only the beginning of what has become the ultimate compilation of Canes music.
#MusicMonday continued with back-to-back weeks of pump-up music. We looked at some of the greatest stadium anthems and hip-hop hype music, compiling songs from artists like Queen, Ozzy Osbourne, The White Stripes, Drake and Eminem.
After three weeks of our song choices, the #MusicMonday series asked the Canes what they liked to listen to before a big game.
Canes center Shane McDermott kicked things off with a collection of songs that help him get ready to play. A member of the 2013 Rimington Trophy watch list, McDermott enjoys listening to songs that inspire him before a game. "Your Hand in Mine" by Explosions in the Sky is one of several tracks that help McDermott get in the right mindset.
"I love listening to this song because it makes you picture in your head winning a big game or making a big play," McDermott said. "It gives me goosebumps because what I think of the most is winning a championship and how I'd feel after the game."
While McDermott enjoys country music, quarterback Stephen Morris listens to a pair of hip hop songs that help get him focused before a game. Miami's 2012 Offensive MVP likes to calm down before a game and songs by Drake and J. Cole help Morris prepare for the task at hand.
"I listen to these songs because before a game I like to be calm," Morris said. "Some guys like to hear music that gets them hyped, but these two songs are perfect examples of music that helps me focus before a game. I usually would just have these songs on repeat thinking about the game we are about to play."
The #MusicMonday series will continue to grow and evolve over the summer with more submissions from your favorite Canes, but we also want to get the fans involved.
Tweet your suggestions for the ultimate Canes football playlist to @HurricaneSports and use #MusicMonday. We'll update our lists throughout the week.


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Thanks, Ken. Can you cite a specific paper using
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This paper provides guidance on incorporating equity impacts into transportation
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Mumbai: Rare is the day that a team recovers from 1 for 2 to post a 200-plus total. Tuesday evening at the Wankhede Stadium saw hosts Mumbai Indians do just that, thanks to blazing fifties from Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma that delivered the highest total of IPL 6.
Delhi Daredevil lost a wicket first ball of their chase thanks to one of the best catches of the modern era from 40-year-old Ricky Ponting, and the visitors wilted under the pressure of a daunting target to end up 44 runs short. The result took Mumbai to top of the table and level on four points with Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Delhi's third consecutive defeat was their heaviest.
Mumbai's inning got off to a terrible start as both openers departed in nine deliveries with a solitary run on the board, but a startling counter-attack from Karthik put Delhi onto the back foot quickly. Ponting was the first to fall for a duck, chipping Irfan Pathan to Mahela Jayawardene at mid-off. In the second over, Jayawardene made his presence felt with a direct hit from the same position to run out Sachin Tendulkar for 1.
But Karthik was not about to back away, and hit three fours in his first 11 balls faced. He then waded into Ashish Nehra in the sixth over with two fours and a six, after which Rohit top-edged a free hit for six over third man. The horse had bolted. Shahbaz Nadeem, the left-arm spinner, was welcomed into the attack with a deft dab from Karthik for four as Mumbai's run rate crossed seven. Three fours off Umesh Yadav in the ninth over carried the score to 75 for 2, which Karthik bringing up his second fifty of the season in just 29 balls. At this stage, Rohit was a silent observer with 12 as the partnership reached 74.
Stunningly, Karthik just continued to back himself to beat the fielders. The IPL debutant Jeevan Mendis was late cut for four and Nadeem slog-swept for six and slashed past extra cover to raise Mumbai's 100. Taking a cue, Rohit drove Mendis for six over extra cover to move into the 20s. Consecutive fours to Karthik off Irfan took Mumbai to 124 for 2 going into the second strategic time-out. This was not slogging, but clean hitting from Karthik.
The first two balls of the 15th over were edged and paddled to the boundary by Rohit, after which Morne Morkel got Karthik to drive a catch to extra cover off the fourth. He had fallen four short of his Twenty20 best. Kieron Pollard smacked 13 off six balls before driving his seventh to mid-off, but Ambati Rayudu smashed 24 off eight balls of which 20 came in four consecutive deliveries from Irfan. Rohit - who had collected a welcome fifty off 42 balls in between Pollard's carefree hitting - finished the innings with three sixes off Nehra, who bled 20 in the last over.
Chasing 210 is a daunting task and Delhi were rocked first ball by a terrific catch from Ponting at short cover, leaping horizontally to his right as Unmukt Chand got a leading edge off Harbhajan Singh. It could have been two wickets in three balls for Harbhajan but Lasith Malinga dropped a catch at short fine leg when Jayawardene top-edged a sweep. Delhi were 1 for 1 in one over.
The drop cost little, because Mitchell Johnson struck in his first over with the big wicket of Jayawardene, edging a drive to Karthik. David Warner was left to guide the chase and did so well until, having collected 11 runs off three Johnson deliveries, he chipped the fourth straight to deep cover for a 61 off 37 balls. Warner's innings mixed smart running and four huge sixes - the pick of the lot was a swiveled pull off Johnson - but his exit hurt Delhi. That was followed by Mendis' first-ball dismissal, popping a return catch to Pollard, as the visitors lost two wickets in four balls.
With the asking rate crossing 13, young Manprit Juneja was left to wage a lone battle. Irfan (10) swung Pragyan Ojha to a boundary rider, Kedar Jhadav (1) popped a return catch to Malinga, Nadeem (2) and spooned Ojha to point. A direct hit from Rishi Dhawan cut off Juneja on 49 and some free swinging from Morkel (23 not out off nine balls) ensured Delhi were not bowled out.


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Today's article is a tidbit of information, but important to call out for larger scale DAG deployments.
Exchange 2010 always uses the active database in the DAG as the source for log shipping during normal replication. That means that if you have multiple passive copies in your DAG, Exchange ships transaction logs from the active copy to each passive copy, even if some of the copies are in the same site. There is no peer-to-peer log shipping between passive copies in a DAG.
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In the example above we have a single DAG with the active database and one HA copy in DC1, and one DR copy and a lagged copy in DC2. Log shipping occurs from the active database to the three passive copies, traversing the WAN twice for the copies in DC2.
This can have quite an affect on a complex enterprise deployment with multiple DAGs and many remote passive copies, so keep that in mind for your designs.
Note: Log shipping is different than seeding. Seeding is a file copy of the database to another server. Once seeding completes log shipping is used to keep that copy up to date. It is possible to seed a database from a specific server, perhaps one in the same site. For more information see the "Selecting the Seeding Source" topic in http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd335158.aspx.


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PALLEKELE: Disappointed Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim said his team did not play at their best during their freefall out of the World Twenty20, following an eight wicket defeat against Pakistan.
Bangladesh failed to capitalise on a brilliant 84 by Shakib Al Hasan – the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi batsman in all Twenty20 cricket – which lifted them to a challenging 175-6 at Pallekele stadium on Tuesday.
Pakistan successfully chased the target on the back of a career best 72 by Imran Nazir and 45 by skipper Mohammad Hafeez to advance to the Super Eights round.
This becomes Bangladesh's second first-round exit from a major event in a year following their failure in the 50-over World Cup at home – which Rahim said were disappointing.
"It's always disappointing to go out of the tournament early," said Rahim after the match.
Bangladesh lost their first game by 59 runs against New Zealand, for whom Brendon McCullum hit the highest individual Twenty20 score of 123 in the first group D match.
"We have not played our best game in the first match so that put us under huge pressure in the second. Also, probably, we were nervous," Rahim added, before ruing the lack of quality in his team's bowling.
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In my case none of the above as I went home and reported what had happened for others to learn from.
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I'm thinking, hoping, this specific information will prove useful for folks here as there have been lately many posts about act/don't act conditions and todays poll thread where folks talked about under what conditions would they act.
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Legality and defensibility though varying somewhat state to state for self-defense (justifiable homicide) as well as toward concealed carry weapon use the bottom line always comes down to the very simple acronym of J.A.M.
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They are very different in their style and dress, I particulalry love the lyrics. They are very strange and you cannot really make sense of them adding to the excellence of this band. The guitar riffs and melodies featured in the songs really are umbelivable and is what makes the songs so good. The drummer has also done many fabulous tracks that are world renound for their brilliance. System of a down are part of the Axis of justice which is a non-profit organisation attempting to bring musicians together. The band has now sold over 20 million records worldwide proving the bands popularity and shear brilliance!
The band have produced many albums including "System of a down" and "Toxicity" which really have been the breakthough in their career leading to mass fame for the band. They have produced some incredible hits including B.Y.O.B, Toxicity, Chop suey and many, many others. This really is an inspirational band that seems to be unstopable! They really are something different and so I would really recommend them, their music varies quite a bit adding to the interest of the band in general. I hope this was useful and thank you very much for reading!
I havent had the privelidge of seeing System of a Down live... well, not in person, anyway. However, the influence on my Earth-shattering transition from general Music Listener to Rock Music Addict was very much System of a Downs fault.
Currently on hiatus and doing separate projects, System consists of Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, John Dolmayan and Shavo Odadjian. Many associate their music with the Nu-Metal Genre, but their music ranges from Acoustic Rock all the way down to Progressive Metal.
Their music is noted as being 'left-wing' and contains lyrical opinions and suggestions on too many subjects to go on about. One of the main subjects is, however, the Armenian Genocide, which holds particular interest to the band, given their Armenian roots.
Rumors continue to circulate on the bands current situation, which is still 'permanent hiatus.' Many speculate whether the band has completely split, or if a reform is about to happen, to which neither is answered by Serj Tankian.
Their music isnt something to which you can say everyone will like, simply because of its political stance, and because of its Metal genre, which appeals to a select bunch of people.
If I were to recommend it to someone, it would be anyone who listens to the likes of Slayer, Slipknot and Metallica.
I went to see System of a Down play at the Brixton Academy on the 27th of March I booked my tickets in December and was looking forward to it. When I arrived there was a really long queue around the Academy but we made friends and jumped (sorry all the people behind). When we got in there we waited until the Dillger Escape Plan got on. I know I've spelt their name wrong but they were so awful I can't be bothered to learn to spell their name. It was a waste of 20 minutes. After 45 minutes of waiting System came on and played for 45 minutes which was not long enough for their genius. I thought they absolutely rocked, they were really good and are worth going to see. The lead singer Serj was on top form, as was the guitarist Daron who has one of the best stage presences ever. The bass player Shavo and Drummer John kept out of sight mostly for what I could see, they didn't demand as much attention as Serj and Daron. They did loads of songs from their two albums, Chop Suey got the loudest noise and Bounce was good too. For those who know nothing about SOAD or only know of their famous goatees, here is a little bit of info for you. They're a four piece Armenian-American rock/nu-metal group. They consist of Serj(vocals and keyboards)Daron, (vocals and guitar), Shavo (bass) and John (drummer). They have released two albums so far System and Toxicity. Their first release in the UK was Chop Suey. I don't know if they are playing any UK festivals this year, but if they are on they are well worth going to see. I would describe them as a mellower Korn or Slipknot, although it appeals to people not usually into the metal/rock scene. I personally hate Korn and Slipknot etc. but SOAD don't just make noise, their melodies are distinguishable and the lyrics are sung not shouted most of the time. I don't really know how to describe their music, you reallyu have to listen to some of their stuff to hear what they're about. But I would
recommend Toxicity instead of System as they have a better sound on Toxicity. Overall the gig really did them justice and if you like the album they are worth going to see as it is a really different experience and atmosphere to most other gigs I've been to. It is mainly for teenagers and adults, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone under 12 as it may cause nightmares, but my dad came with us (how rock and roll eh) and he really enjoyed it, even attempting the moshpit. The people were really friendly and it was a really good performance. Worth the £12 definelty, but would have liked a longer gig please.
Firstly I'll say I've been looking forward to this concert for months and months, as it had postponed after September 11th. Finally the day was upon us and I was wetting my pants in excitement. I got to the Academy at 7.30, when the doors were due to open, and the queue was massive. I've been to the Academy a few times and never had to queue more than a few metres, but this queue was all the way down the road. Finally inside and it was packed. I' sure some rules about the amount allowed in had been broken, as I've been to sold out gigs at the Academy before, and it's never been that full. Maybe it was because the amount of lil moshers was unbelievably small, I think I noticed about 5 people under the age of 16. I wasn't really looking forward to the support band The Dillinger Escape Plan, as I'd heard some of their stuff before, and I hated it, way to screamy and shouty. Anyway they came on and said 'Hey we're The Dillinger Escape Plan' which were the only words I could decipher from the whole of their set. It is safe to say that musically they did not go down too well. They were way to heavy, take Raging Speedhorn and times their shouty factor by 1000 and you've got The Dillinger Escape Plan. Although I did not like the music, I have to say the band, the guitarist especially, entertained me. They jumped around like crazy men. It reminded me of the Lost Prophets but on speed. After a little wait System of a Down were upon us. They kicked off with Prison Song from their new album Toxicity. The crowd was going mad and we became one big jumping mass of sweaty black T-shirts. The band were in fine form, especially Daron Malakian who entertained the crowd, whilst playing guitar spinning around, and playing a tiny guitar only about 6 inches big. Serj was great, sounding as good as he does on cd, which is a huge fete, as he is excellent on cd. The band played a mixture of new
and old favourites, including the current single 'Toxicity', my favourite 'Spiders' and the crowds favourites 'Sugar' and 'P.L.U.C.K'. They even played 'Bounce' and challenged anyone to find a link with politics in it. Which its obvious there isn't. The set was of a decent length about 45 minutes, although im not too sure as i wasn't keeping time. As expected there were 'mosh pits' and huge ones at that, and they always seemed to form around me. Which isn't too good when you've got 30 big guys running in on you. I tried to stay out of them for a while but just got fed up being pushed into them, so i decided to bring some style to the pit. And rather than mosh aimlessly, i danced, skanked and got down with my bad self in the middle. Unlike a few bands ive been to see, not naming any names cough Muse cough. The band had more than enough stage presence. Ive mentioned Daron's guitar antics, and the rest of the band did their bit to interact with the crowd, whether through talking with us or throwing stuff to us, ie, drum sticks or bottles of water. By the end everyone was knackered, as were the band, and so we departed. It was a great concert, and a great night, well worth the money, and if you ever get the chance you must go as it is easy to see why they are hailed as on of the best live bands on the planet.
After the first system of a down album was released there was a huge acclaim coming from the band that where being classed as the future of rock. I didnt truly believe this until I recently bought their new album 'toxicity' which also had HUGE rating and aclaim pulled behind its substance. When first listening to it I thought that it was killer music but not that great singing,it seemed that they also were a strong unit at writing music politically while also keeping the melodic hooks that most pop punk bands seem to hold to there own. On my second listen I picked out a few tracks that seemed to be 'music to my ears'. These tracks were deer dance which musically is a very catchy tune which deserves more recognition,another one was the newly released single 'chop suey!' which has great running and lyrically is a very catchy song which is easily a sing alongability. The title track 'toxicity' is a killer tune that doesnt see serj tankian blabbering on like he does in 40% of their other songs, which sometimes kills the tunes. Musically System Of A Down are at the top of the food chain next to the likes of Slipknot,Staind,KoRn and Marilyn Manson, lyrically it wouldnt surprise me if they won a KeRRang! award for best song writers. The serj's singing sometimes lets the band down, dont get me wrong he has a killer voice....when he uses it in the right way. System of a Down still have a while to go until they are the best band in the world but until then they are still musically our pop killing saviours.
OK OK, I admit this is actually a review of their 2nd album, Toxicity - but I've been waiting two months since I asked to get it on and I'm kinda out of patience. Why is it so hard to get music added??? Rant over :) System of a Down = mad. Bizarrely political lyrics over, well, frankly nutter headbanging mayhem. Chief lunatic warbler in the band is a chap of Armenian background called Serj Tankian who is the really odd one in a rather odd band. His vocal style mainly consists of a strangled roary crooning. Really, it does - he also has a mate in the band who sings like a more whiney version of Serj. Let us not forget that this is the band who on their first album had a song that went something along the lines of "Life threatening lifestyles, a hit man, a nun, lovers". Mmmmmm. Toxicity is System of a Down's second album, produced by hair magnet supreme Rick Rubin (He of Blood Sugar Sex Magik fame) and I have to admit that I wasn't overly looking forward to this album. While I found the first album quite entertaining (Yelling the bit about lifestyles is fun) it was all quite samey and got boring rather fast. However I heard the track 'Chop Suey' on the Radio 1 rock show and, well, loved it like the band - to coin an underused phrase. All of a sudden I couldn't wait to hear the album. Then my buddy coxy123 dropped it on my desk and after the first few seconds of the first track I knew? * Prison Song * That System of a Down hadn't so much changed their spots on Chop Suey as temporarily worn a tasteful, yet borrowed, jacket. A few guitar/drum thuds gradually increase in speed with the odd "They're trying to build a prison" whispered. Then the song gets going in a sort of chugging metal fashion topped off with a bit of Cradle of Filth style growling before charging off into a huge rant about the American prison system at a ridiculous rate. There's the odd bit o
f CoF growling again for, well, variety I guess with the closest thing to a chorus is Serj yelling "They're trying to build a prison" repeatedly. When I first heard this song it made me giggle a bit but not else. I have to say though, that thanks to the good use of both vocalists (I'm a sucker for that in songs) and having listened to it a few times now it's grown on me. Like a wart. * Needles * I was sitting down, innocently having a Portuguese beer when this track suddenly started playing on the radio station they had on. This was at lunch time, but don't go thinking that this is nice and safe pop. Ha, what am I saying - you're not that dumb? Right. No, it's more yell and bang metal for the main part. And this here main part isn't much cop, but with just over a minute to go System of a Down look tune up in the dictionary and Serj's mate starts whining about having a needle his hand before Serj croon-ells (It's like crooning and yelling at the same time, I don't think I've ever heard Patton do that!). Muted guitars play out most of the tune before a brief return to banging metal. Not a great song. * Deer Dance * "Battalions of riot police, with rubber bullet kisses" is about as sane as the lyrics get on this track. "pushing little children, with their fully automatics, they like to push the weak around" makes up the chugging metal chorus, although on first listen I did think it went "pushing little children, when they're fully automated" which is even more insane. It's a bit like a more entertaining version of Needles, banging crashing metal with a fun chorus and a burst of tune with about a minute to go. * Jet Pilot * Now the lyrics really do head off somewhere very strange. "Wired were the eyes of a horse on a jet pilot, One that smiled when he flew over the bay" makes for a yell along ins
ane chorus moment while the verses have a bit more tune about them but still with the metal guitars playing along. Short and entertaining. * X * Opening with an almost thrash metal riff before turning into something that sounds a bit like Mansun's Only Love Song but played a bunch of mad American metallers. Notes wondering up and down the octaves with carefree abandon. The intro is a good slab-o-metal and also serves as the chorus but the verses are a bit more throwaway unfortunately. Short and a good chorus! * Chop Suey * Love this song, opening with a frantic pot of acoustic strumming, a slightly distorted guitar joins in playing a simple little riff, shortly followed by a distorted, almost flamenco sounding speed riff. Then all hell breaks lose as the fully distorted guitars crash in, first chugging and then harshly picked. Then just as suddenly it all stops, Serj alternates between shouting and whispering as the guitars crash in and out. Next you're treated to actual real singing from Serj (He's not bad!), the lyrics run something along the lines of "I don't think you trust, In my self righteous suicide, I cry when angels deserve to die". Only first time through this, as System of a Down are a metal band and all, the die comes out more like DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to admit I have a soft spot for metal-die-moments, Impaled Nazarene are very good at them - although that is ALL they are good at. Anyway, song swaps around between the previously mentioned sections before (again) with just over a minute to go the song goes really mad with frantic guitars and several lots of strangled vocals. Doesn't last long though, the song goes out with a dramatic combination of both vocalists (Singing again), piano's, string sections, distorted guitars and acoustic guitars. Phew, great stuff - easily the best thing System have ever down. * Bounce *
Um - ok. "Jump. Bounce. Down. Up. Jump (pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo). Bounce (pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo). Down (pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo). Up (pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo)." Goes what I guess is the chorus while the verses are more like "I went out on a date, with a girl, a bit late, she had so many friends, gliding through many hands, I brought my pogo stick just to show her a trick". What else can I say - it's insane. * Forest * Opening with a mildly cunning drum beat and a guitar almost playing a tune, it soon bursts into proper metal but not for long - this is one of those loud/quiet songs. At least in the verse it is, mixing crunchy metal guitars with Serj crooning over a more tuneful riff. The chorus though is full on drama-metal, complete with "Why can't you see that you are my child" lyrics. Pretty good. * Atwa * Actually opening with a tune - yes, a proper tune - no hint of distortion anyway. Serj's mate starts singing a quiet, gentle riff with the occasional croon from Serj (At times this section reminds me The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkle!). But this is System of a Down, so it's not going to stay like this is it - oh no. Serj get's a roar on, even managing to roll his r's whilst roaring (Although a friend of mine reckons Serj can roll his u's as well) while the guitars thrash away on one note for a bit before playing a bit more of a tune as Serj cames down. Not bad either. * Science * Opening with a bitty guitar before crunching into luddite metal. "Science fails to recognise the single most, potent element of human existence, letting the reigns go to the unfolding, is faith, faith, faith, faith, Science has failed our world, science has failed our mother earth". Once again, System of a Down chuck in a decent tune AGAIN with about a minute to go and it's very good, sort of jangly Af
rican guitar pop! A song of acceptable quality :). * Shimmy * "I think me, I want life, I think me, I want a house and a wife, I want to shimmy-shimmy-shimmy, through the break of dawn yeah" Um, OK. Daft lyrics but when Serj has a roar on and the guitars wail it's actually quite good fun. The verses are a touch less good though, they just don't seem to hang together properly. Damn entertaining chorus though! * Version 7-0 * System of a Down not heading out into any new musical areas on this one, once again it's metal with bits of tune chucked in but it's not a bad tune. Moving from just a tune with a croon, to a tune with a croon and a few touches of metal to full on metal. A journey it covers several times over three and a half minutes and as I like songs of contrast I quite like this one as well! It's also the closest thing to a title track for the album - trust me! * Psycho * Opening with a moody bass riff, the Down chuck in another bitty guitar riff before letting rip into full on metal. Which mainly consists of "Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy" repeated over and over. A rather manic song, that is probably anti-drugs but you can never be entirely sure with System of a Down. In true Down style though they chuck in a few tuneful sections amongst the metal and once again it has a slight Spanish feel to it. Fun if you're in an insane mood. * Aerials * Opening with a load of strings and a guitar riff that manages to mood and bounce at the same time, System predictably go into metal and every so often return to a tune. Being the last song System saw fit to give the song a rather large sense of drama. Lots of minor chords, mournful harmonies, a Sitar and properly sung vocals. But hey, if it ain't broke - don't fix it. Not a bad song to finish on. Now, apparently some versions of this album have a hidden t
rack called 'Outro' at this point but this here copy doesn't seem to have one. Instead it has a bonus CD - wooo! * Arto * Imagine System of a Down covering "In the Jungle" in the style of the Secret Chiefs 3 and you pretty much have this incredibly good song. Tribal drumming/chanting - various insert-name-of-ethnic-instruments-here playing away with Serj making strange mewing noises and occasionally pretending to be a pan pipe. Insane in a sort of late night relaxing fashion! I just wish it was longer, it's only around two minutes. You also get two videos, which despite what that CDROM section says, are actually the same. Well, OK - one is slightly higher quality but both videos are the same size. It's the making of the album and it gives you the chance to see how insane Serj really, really is. Oh, this version also comes with a red cover rather than the standard one. Well, that was one mad album and I'm not sure how to score it. Depending on the mood I was in when I listened to it, it would get something between three and five stars. How about I give it the average? Yeah, that sounds fair.
System of a down have been out for a long time now and therefore I had heard of them, but it wasn't until last night that I heard a song called Chop suey then I realized just how good they are. Were talking 5 star here, I mean how the hell have they not been played too often. Chop suey is proberly the best song I have ever heard. Theres something holy about it honest, the pure atmosphere and vibe you get from the song is amazing. The originality of the song is great too, there nothing else like it. I have some friends that have liked system of a down for a long time and from what they say all the other system of a down songs are good too. I recommend anyone to buy their new album named Toxicity, with features Chop suey. I sorry about the shortness of this opinion but they are a new band to me.
Despite being plagued by tonsilitis seeing S.O.A.D live was awesome!! It was a while ago now (Dec.99) but i thought maybe my views would be worth something to someone if they were thinking of seeing SOAD for themselves! The support acts wobbled between extremely poor to bearable/listenable, they were The Bardo and Apartment26 ( one band has seemingly sunk without trace(thank god) and the other is doing ok, but havent exactly taken off). I watched the show from the balcony of the London Astoria, the tonsilitis meant that going in the pit was out of the question as being touched made me want to be sick, but sitting on the balcony i had a fine old time( between starspotting members of the support bands and pitchshifter!). SOAD played most of the songs on their debut album and threw in a (then) new song- Chicken Stew, also a cover of Black Sabbath's Snowblind was added to the set list! They are a confident and engaging live band, providing visual as well as audio stimulous. I would go and see them again given the chance.
System of a Down is a band thats been touring for a while, but is just starting to get popular nowadays. Alternative radio for some reason decided they were trendy and started playing their song, "Sugar". System of a Down is an awesome band, who's unique sound has characterized them as major up and comers in the metal genre. The band's debut record is produced by Rick Rubin, the guru behind American Records, who has produced awesome works by bands like The Beastie Boys, Danzig and Slayer. The production value definitely shines through on this diverse album. I remember seeing them live a couple of years ago and being totally blown away by their performance. The band lets their Armenian heritage show through in their politically induced lyrics. Lead singer Serj Tankian has a unique and fierce vocal style. I like to compare him to Tim Williams of Vision of Disorder with his vocal range. Serj can go from all out scream to slow melodic song at the drop of a hat. That is one of the things make System of a Down so great. The other thing is their really original diverse yet eerie sound. Of course, the lead cut "Sugar" is literally invigorating in its heaviness. As political as it is heavy, the song is an all out thrash fast. Designed to get your blood boiling and your heart rate pumping in the pit, "Sugar" is a fast, incredible cut. Sort of Kornesque, but with their own unique brand of terror evident in their riffs and Serj's voice, the song is awesome. Then there is the song "Spiders" which is incredibly eerie. A sharp contrast to "Sugar", "Spiders" is a slow, melodic song, that is wonderful sung by with a slight twinge of offkeyedness by Serj. The song is featured on the brand new soundtrack of the film "Scream 3" as well. It should garner a fair amount of exposure, but is definitely deservent of exposure. It is an original bizarre song, that is much bet
ter in my opinion than most of the stuff played on today's 'rock' radio. Other standout tunes on this debut cd are "Peephole", "Soil", and "Suggestions", all when taken in and of themselves are singular entities all sounding different and quite enjoyable. System of a Down is a band that is going to be huge in a few months, so try and catch them while they are still somewhat small, before all the radio junkies get there! They are a breath of fresh air in a pretty stale world of music. I don't whether to characterize them as metal, or metalcore, or what. However, whatever they may be they are a great band. If you listen to punk or hardcore, System of a Down may be a little commercial, but are a nice break into something a little different. this is an excellent debut record, worth picking up, and worth a thumbs up!
System of a Down, the worlds finest pioneers of Armenian grindcore have emerged with one of the best debut albums ever to be dismissed as latching onto the 'rap metal' scene. Opening with the suitably noisy 'suite-pee', a song with two changes in tempo, the lyrics 'die die die why' and 'the enemy, her name was Jesus', as well as a happy harmonic intro which is faster than 'sic' by Slipknot, all in two minutes. From there it gets even more lively, with 'Sugar', with 6 tempo-changes as well as a part in one of the verses which will make you question if the band are human as 28 words (two dirty) are crammed into a 3 second bar. As the album progresses, the listener grows to love the at-first-annoying vocals and, given a week they will be shouting along to the most energetic metal album of its type. This really will be a treat for anyone who has ever enjoyed a metal album on any level, particularly humorous (a lot of humour is packed into the album's thirteen tracks), and the band really do have a hard act to follow for any future projects that they embark on. GET DOWN WITH THE SYSTEM
System of a down are a rarity in the world of commercial heavy metal, they are a band who see to be able to instead of jumping on the back of a the latest fad have created for themselves a really innovative and interesting sound. They draw from many tastes in cluding traditional folk songs of their culture and heavy metal influences spiked with a political tone. Their debut album has ( with little advertising and promotion) has done so well they have played the ozz- fest in america. The best single word I could use to describe system of a down is crazy- sounds fly around your sound system from everywhere but at the same time come together to make a catchy melodies. The message of the band may in some places seem a little trivial if compared to a band like rage against the machine, the song 'Mind' ,shows one of the bands causes for political concern - the legalisation of cannabis, as one of the worse examples.(" Do you ever get stuck in the sky - when your high?? ") However it cannot be argued that they feel less than genuine about the assassination of their culture the Armenian genocide. Some of the stand out tracks include Suite-pee , sugar, war? and spiders .I would listen to every track on the album but it's these tracks that stand out. It's perhaps the contrasts between heavy crunch guitars and drums and the shrill cry's of the lead singer Serj Tankian, who even manages to introduce hints of comedy to the record.
Well, maybe my title is a bit of an exaggeration, but System really are an excellent band. The lyrics are amusing, the choruses catchy and guitars heavy! I saw them play at the Astoria in December 1999 and they were brilliant. As a live act I would rate them highly because they knew how to stir up the crowds and which songs to play to get the mosh pit into full swing. The entire self-titled album is worth listening to, its the kind of CD that you can put on while you are doing other things and just listen to it from beginning to end without getting at all bored. You should really buy it!
Yes it's Sugar!!! One one my all time favourite Sytem of a Down songs! The heavy and highly moshable song is so cool, I love the funny lyrics, (well I think they are anyway!) I love the way the vocals are so textured, they way they shreik, talk shout etc. I cannot say that I am a huge follower of Sytem of a Down, but this song totally rules, I would check it out, if you are ever in a club request it, go in the mosh, and get seriously hurt, hee hee!! Done the lyrics now the music: It rulez, the lead guitar knocks out some wicked stuff in little 'stop-start' parts of the song and in the chorous and in the verse... ... I think you get my point!
With so many metal bands emerging these days, it would have been too easy for System of a Down to fall into the trap of attempting to impersonate (and failing) one of the big few that dominate the current scene. It's fortunate for us then that they have avoided this road and have chosen to come up with something much more original. The band are fiercly political and they blast out their messages and opinions very well. They are truly unique - the vocals are just excellent, they range from goth like singing, to death metal grunts to almost cartoonish screams. Sugar is one of the highlights, and the first time you hear it you'll be thinking 'what did he just say?' it is fab. Spiders is one of the best tracks and stands out from the others as it is slower and sounds beautifuly haunting. The music has many influences, you can find bits of jazz in here mixed up with the punky metal sound. The band are Armenian / American and are obviously influenced by a range of different stlyes. I loved this the minute I heard it, although I think some people may not take to it straight away. Some people think this band is insane, but are there borders between insanity and genius? Not here. They aren't gonna be a mass popular band as they are too different for some people. With this album, however, the band have attained a cult status.


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The facts of cap and trade
Environmental Defense Fund has put together a video rejoinder to Annie Leonard's Story of Cap and Trade. It's called The Facts of Cap and Trade, and it's very nicely done:
Like Annie Leonard's video, it offers a compressed, simplified take on a complex topic. Unlike Leonard's video, it manages to build a case out of more than just disconnected innuendo. Naturally, there's an associated web site.
So is this video an effective response to the earlier hit piece? Probably not. Annie Leonard's video is a populist fairy tale, and populism is big these days. I'm reminded of a post I wrote a long time ago that examined the different types of rhetoric we employ when we try to influence or persuade:
> [According to experts], people offer up four different kinds of explanations. The first are appeals to convention, whether social conventions or just conventional wisdom. These are the explanations that simply say, This is the way things are done. The second type are stories, which offer a very specific account of cause and effect and tend to emphasize the personal. The third type are appeals to code, which are similar to conventions, but more formalized. Legal or corporate procedures are types of codes. The fourth type of explanation is a technical account, which relies on specialized knowledge to argue for a more precise or deeper causality.
The titles of the two videos pretty much tell you all you need to know: the *story* of cap and trade vs. the *facts* of cap and trade. Stories beat facts. And if populist anger manages to kill the climate change bill, we'll all live unhappily ever after.
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Jim Walsh, President
- MBA, Xavier University, Cincinnati
Deacon Walsh is the Restorative Justice Program Director in the Office for Social Ministry, Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego. Deacon Walsh spent 25 years as a for-profit corporate senior executive. Today his work in restorative justice includes:
- supervising victim support teams
- supervising support teams to friends and families of the incarcerated
- coordinating victim/offender reconciliation
- coordinating over 350 Catholic Detention Ministry Volunteers who serve in 27 jails and prison facilities in the diocese, with an inmate population of over 25,000
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John Cox, CPA, Secretary/Treasurer
- J.D. IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law
- B.A. University of Illinois, Chicago
Mr. Cox is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Massachusetts. From January 1977 to January 1980, Mr. Cox was a Tax Specialist and Supervising Tax Specialist at the Chicago office of Coopers & Lybrand. In January of 1980, Mr. Cox joined the Chicago law firm of Krupp & Miller. There, Mr. Cox participated in arranging the financing for several national enterprises, as well as participating in tax and securities law matters.
In February, 1981, Mr. Cox founded the law firm, John H. Cox & Associates, Ltd., now known as Cox, Oakes & Associates, Ltd. He later opened an investment advisory firm (Cox Financial Group, Ltd), a real estate management company (Equity Property Management, LLC) and a venture capital firm (Financial Equity Associates, Inc).
In the 1990's, Mr. Cox led the investment group that purchased Jays Foods, a major regional food manufacturer, saving over 600 local jobs. He recruited and led a team of managers who turned a $17 million loss into a $3 million profit in less than a year.
Mr. Cox has served on a local school board, a zoning board and on the boards of charities such as the Rebuilding Together North Shore Chapter (former Christmas in April), Chicago USO, American Cancer Society, Boys Hope/Girls Hope and United Charities.
John is the father of four daughters; Sarah, Stephanie, Shannon and Julianne. He and his wife, the former Sarah Hall, reside in Rancho Santa Fe.
John McGinnis
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Mr. McGinnis is Founder of Zetachron of State College, Pennsylvania, and Cygnus Research of South San Francisco. Both are biotech companies with specialization in pharmaceutical delivery systems and diabetes diagnostics. He is also owner, Founder, and Chief Executive of West Valley Financial Management of San Diego, New York, and London.
Currently, Mr. McGinnis is co-owner and co-founder of Del Mar Pacific Construction, a profitable California General Contractor. He is also owner and founder of Xpera, a company providing expert witnesses in construction defect and computer forensics; and co-owner of Harlingwood Management, a well-respected private equity manager.
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