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On this day in 1967, The Beatles continued work on arguably their best song, "A Day in the Life." After a debate over how to end the track following the huge orchestral build-up (sustained choral vocals were considered, but scrapped), the group decided to simultaneously strike a massive E chord on three pianos and sustain the notes for as long as possible. Adding overdubs (and a contribution from producer George Martin on harmonium), the final resonating notes hang in the air for over 40 seconds on the recording. As the held chords faded on the pianos in the studio, the engineer had to crank the recording level, which picked up some incidental sounds (like a creaking chair and, certainly, something about Paul being dead) from the studio.
That E-major chord that closes the song — and the whole Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album, considered one of the best ever — is widely considered one of the most famous chords in Rock/Pop history. Which means that The Beatles are responsible for the most popular opening chord in modern music — the mysterious G7sus4-ish that kicks off "A Hard Day's Night" — and the most notable final chord with the "A Day in the Life" finale.
Below is audio of BTO guitarist Randy Bachman explaining the "Hard Day's" chord mystery (frustrated guitarists should feel better about their inability to figure it out), followed by today's biggest Pop superstar performing that famed final note from Sgt. Peppers.
Click the jump for "Born This Day" featuring live footage from one of the final Sublime concerts with Bradley Nowell.
After the tumultuous revolution of The White Stripes, the twisted Pop/Rock convention of The Raconteurs and the Blues/Indie Rock gene splice of Dead Weather, there was nothing left for Jack White to do but to hang his own name on the marquee and go the solo route. There is an argument to be made that every White project is an extension of his musical persona regardless of the personnel he surrounds himself with or what he calls it; even the album's he produces bear his distinctive mark. At the same time, it's also true White uses his shifting musical guises to offer a prismatic glimpse into the unique facets of his creative psyche, each one cut from the same bolt of cloth but patterned into something subtly but noticeably different.
White's debut solo album, Blunderbuss, follows that logic line in much the same way. He explores and expands upon many of the genre variations that have defined his catalog to date in the service of imploding love songs that, at least on the surface, would seem to point toward his recent divorce as inspiration. In fact, the lack of actual drama surrounding that event indicates that White has written a song cycle about theoretical bad love rather than using pages out of his tear-stained journal for his muse.
Musically, Blunderbuss is a mixed bag of White's best tricks; the Who-like guitar blast of "Sixteen Saltines," the Prince-channels-the-Stooges Soul squall of "Freedom at 21" and the bluesy sugar swing of "I'm Shakin'." But White also pushes his work down some interesting new paths as well, from the Americanapolitan Soul of "Love Interruption" (where White and singer Ruby Amanfu duet in a manner befitting Robert Plant and Alison Krauss) and the purer Country sway of the effecting title track to the Ray Davies-tinged dancehall Pop of "Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy" and the loungey piano Pop of "Hypocritical Kiss."
Blunderbuss is another prime example of Jack White's impeccable track record as one of Indie Rock's most reliable chameleons.
(Edited to correct White's duet partner on "Love Interruption")
For a band that is called fun., I sure find it ironic that their music sparks nothing close to that feeling.
I admit comfortably that when I was 16, I was a fan of Nickelback, Disturbed and other bands that would fall under that "Cock Rock" territory. That's a pretty bold statement.
While I'd say that (most) of that fandom is long gone, I have been finding myself coming back to a lot of the bands the shaped my childhood and early teenage years. Yes, partly for nostalgia (although no amount of that could ever make me listen to Nickelback again), but I think this is mainly because I am finding more and more that I am losing my place in the ever-changing world of music, specifically alternative and indie music.
Three years ago, I was always into the cutting edge of what is "now" — what many others and myself thought was good. I survived Arcade Fire's The Suburbs winning Album of the Year at the Grammy's, braved the great King of Limbs debate of 2011 and forced myself into thinking that a band like Chevelle actually sucked.
I read Pitchfork religiously to stay on top of music's latest and "greatest" new bands. I even pretended that I loved Bon Iver, but that fell short when it was revealed that for about a year I thought Bon Iver was one person. Sorry I'm not sorry Justin Vernon.
Truth be told, I hate Bon Iver. I also think Neon Bible is a much better Arcade Fire album and even a Radiohead album like The Bends was better than King of Limbs. I think Chevelle kicks ass, but you'd never hear me say that out loud until now.
I guess I'll stop brown-nosing my ego and get to the point. I like music that is accessible and fun. No, not the band. My friends and I, "We Are Young," but if that's your idea for a great indie party song, then your parties suck.
I use fun. as my main example, but this also applies to Mumford and Sons, Gotye, Imagine Dragons, Lumineers and others. I find my friends and acquaintances throwing it against the wall and, beyond my understanding, I'm seeing it stick. It might be just me, but I find these bands depressing. Not in an Alice in Chains "I'm a heroin addict and I don't know how to stop ruining my life," kind of way either, but more like a Simple Plan, "My girlfriend left me and now I can't stop complaining about it" kind of way. Yes, I just compared Mumford and Sons to a pop-emo band from the early 2000s.
There's a difference between depressed and depression and these bands embody that very essence of momentary sadness that really doesn't matter in a few months.
Despite the very real and very dangerous depression of the guys who fronted Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Butthole Surfers and several other bands during the '90s, the final product of that excessive drug use was great and often fun music to listen to.
You don't put a hand on your heart and shed a tear for Kurt Cobain when he screams out the lyrics to "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Of course not! You crank it up to 11 and scream loud and out of key with the guy.
Fun has become such a dirty word in alternative music and it's not because of any form of stereotypical pretentious hipster nonsense. I really think the reason is, well…just because. I don't think there's a reason why Mumford and Sons' Pop-Folk-with-a-Bluegrass-flare fusion is striking big, while Old Crow Medicine Show has been doing that for years.
What do I know is this: I miss when indie music was something new, exciting and fun to listen to. When I think of indie, I think of the playful lyrics like "We could go and get 40s" from the song "12:51" by the Strokes, the iconic bass line of The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" and the voice-raising howls of "Wake Up" by Arcade Fire.
I realize this is all personal interpretation, but indie music has become something of a boring passé before it even got old to begin with.
Bands have no foreseeable longevity because songs like "We Are Young" will be replaced faster than you can say "something that I used to know." Ha, see what I did there?
And while Mumford and Sons have proven to have some lasting factor on modern music, I find their songs empty, repetitive and lacking any real expressiveness. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. "Little Lion Man" and "I Will Wait" are the same damn song.
They just don't make good indie like they used to anymore, but then again maybe I'm getting too damn old for it anymore.
Anger, pain, jealousy and atheism, but tell me this song doesn't get you going! I dare you!
A while back, a wrote a bit about my experience with "musical ESP." Has it happened to you? You think of a random song, something you haven't heard in years or that would be unlikely to just pop up on the radio, and suddenly it materializes on your radio dial or TV? The experience happens frequently to me. The one that inspired me to write was pretty freaky — out of the blue, I was singing a song by Cincinnat's Bad Veins. Within a half hour, the song came on my Sirius radio (not something to happen to unsigned Cincinnati bands regularly).
On this day in 2003, Iggy Pop reunited The Stooges to perform at the 2003 Coachella festival in California. Well, as much of a "reunion" as possible — original bassist David Alexander died in 1975. But you can't do much better than Mike Watt (Minutemen, fIREHOSE) as a substitute. Pop re-teamed with guitarist Ron Asheton and drummer Scott Asheton for a few tracks on his Skull Ring album, which led to talk of playing some shows (joined by Steve Mackay, who played sax on Fun House).
Like the Pixies, the reunion seems never-ending. The original reunion shows usually stuck to material from the group's first two albums, but eventually they added material from Raw Power (which featured James Williamson on guitar and Ron Asheton on bass) and the band's mixed-reviewed new album, The Weirdness.
In January of 2009, Ron Asheton died of a heart attack. He was 60. The remaining Stooges issued a statement saying, in part, "We are shocked and shaken by the news of Ron's death. He was a great friend, brother, musician, trooper. Irreplaceable. He will be missed."
Then they replaced him. By May, the group had announced plans to keep going with former guitarist Williamson rejoining the band. Pop told NPR, "Although 'The Stooges' died with Ron Asheton, there is still 'Iggy and the Stooges'."
The group picked up reunion-touring that November, adding more Raw Power material to their set. In 2010, after a lot of clamoring from fans and even just those who understood the influence of Pop and Co., The Stooges were finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
I saw the first Stooges reunion a couple of times and Pop and the band, while perhaps not as "dangerous" as they once were, still put on a great live show. It would be hard for Pop not to at this point, though it should be interesting to see how much longer the seemingly bulletproof 65-year-old can keep prancing around, shirtless (of course), on stage like a 25-year-old. Is 70 too old? 80? Will Pop keep throwing himself around the stage and working out until his veins protrude from his skin when he's 90? He certainly doesn't show any signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Here's a bit from the historic 1970 Iggy & the Stooges show here in Cincinnati at the ol' Crosley Field (yes, it was broadcast nationally on TV). Read all about the event here, from a 2010 CityBeat feature story on the 40th anniversary of the Cincinnati Summer Pop Festival.
Born This Day: Musical movers and shakers sharing an April 27 birthday include: legendary Rock drummer (John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Carly Simon, Elvis Costello) Jim Keltner (1942); Soul singer/songwriter ("I Can't Stand the Rain") Ann Peebles (1947); lead singer for the Soul group The Main Ingredient ("Everybody Plays the Fool"), Cuba Gooding, Sr. (1944); singer/songwriter/guitarist for Beatles-approved rockers Badfinger ("Come and Get It," "No Matter What"), Pete Ham (1947); vocalist with New Wave group The B-52's, Kate Pierson (1948); original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley (1951); Scottish Pop star Sheena Easton (1959); former Belle & Sebastian singer/cellist Isobel Campbell (1976); frontman for Fall Out Boy and solo artist Patrick Stump (1984); and America's countdown king, broadcaster Casey Kasem (1932).
And now, a long-distance dedication (to be read it in Kasem's voice):
Dear Casey,
When I was a youngster, I was addicted to your American Top 40 syndicated radio show. I'd listen every Saturday, just as I'd watch the morning cartoons (which you were also a part of, as the voice of Shaggy on Scooby Doo, as well as Robin on my must-see TV of the time, SuperFriends, among other shows.)In a few years, my musical tastes would develop and I became less and less interested in most Top 40 music, so I didn't listen as much. But I'd still pop in every now and then, to check and see how my favorites, like Men at Work or The Police, were doing that week. And, if I was lucky, you'd throw in a fun fact or two about the artist behind the next song you were going to play (like, "… and that gas-station attendant was none other than Sheena Easton").
As I grew older, I also listened to commercial radio less and less, and I lost touch with my old friend, though I loved the clips of you losing it while recording your show. Earlier today, I noticed on Wikipedia that you officially retired from your radio shows in 2009 (and, apparently, you were still voicing Shaggy until that year as well). I felt bad that I thought you disappeared from the radio in 1986. So, Casey, could you please play Killing Joke's "Eighties" for my old pal, you, on his/your 80th birthday?
Oh, and YOU keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.
Mike B. from Ohio
Today in 1996, one of the greatest, most influential bassists ever, Bernard Edwards of Disco/Funk group Chic, passed away after contracting pneumonia while on tour in Japan.
My personal favorite bass line is Sly Stone's lick on "If You Want Me to Stay," but it's hard to deny the power of Chic's "Good Times," a Disco-era hit that helped lay the groundwork for Hip Hop. Edwards' bass line from the song is considered one of the most sampled pieces of music ever and it has been mimicked almost as often. Songs that wouldn't exist with Edwards' riff include Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust," Hip Hop trailblazers Sugarhill Gang's breakthrough "Rapper's Delight," Blondie's "Rapture," Daft Punk's "Around the World" and Wham!'s "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)" (hey, they can't all be winners).
R.I.P Bernard Edwards. And thanks for the groove.
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Music Tonight: This is the start of one of the more jam-packed music weekends of the summer, with numerous festivals (Feywill, Swinefest, Ohmstead, Taste of Blue Ash, Whispering Beard) competing with some quality club shows, concerts at larger venues and more. First up, a look at the less local-music-centric lineup for Swinefest and the always interesting bookings for Taste of Blue Ash.
Memorial Day (originally called "Decoration Day") was founded after the Civil War. The amount of men both the South and the Union lost during the Civil War was so staggering that it is often still referred to as our bloodiest war. Needing a way to grieve for their fallen loved ones, women and children took to the cemeteries to decorate the graves of their killed husbands, fathers and brothers. Over time, as America involved itself in more wars and saw the loss of more men and, eventually women, Memorial Day soon came to be a day to memorialize all fallen comrades, not just those from the Civil War.
These days, despite the fact that we still have thousands of soldiers deployed overseas, the meaning of Memorial Day seems to have diminished. For many people, it marks the start of summer. It's the day where it's officially OK to unroll the cover off your hibernating pool. It's an excuse to invite over a few friends and fire up the grill. We build bunkers out of charcoal, dodge the friendly fire of water guns and begin donning our summer uniforms of shorts and tank-tops. Rarely, however, do we stop to remember the soldiers who have fallen in order for us to enjoy the oncoming lazy days of summer.
As Americans, we are certainly a culture full of short attention spans and we, the media, do a piss poor job of helping you remember why Memorial Day is still relevant. We publish thousands of words each year memorializing overdosed musicians and crazy, drug addled actors. We'd rather publish images of wild-eyed and high comedians than show you the reality of the flag covered caskets that still come rolling in off of planes each week. That's incredibly pathetic when you consider that roughly 6,400 soldiers have been killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. So, maybe it's our fault.
This year deserves to be different, though. Recently, one of my best friends sent me a video of a bunch of bored soldiers in Iraq dancing to a Vanilla Ice song. We'd been discussing the reasoning behind the exorbitant amount of soldier suicides. I guess it had gotten the best of both our moods and he decided we needed to cheer up. Except he failed. As I watched the videos, I couldn't help but wonder just how many of those boys were still alive.
They really were boys, too. None of them look any older than the staff at CityBeat. Most of them look a lot younger. Soldiers are hardly grown-ups — according to Congressional record, the average age of a combat soldier is 27 and 68 percent of the fallen soldiers are under the age of 30. For many of us, that means they're kids who went to our school. They're our prom dates, point guards, arch-enemies and best friends.
This Memorial Day, as you're preparing for your summer-long battle with mosquitoes and weeds, enjoy this playlist of fun, bar-b-q worthy music (including two versions of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'"). At some point, though, check out the videos that go along with them. Even if you have no personal acquaintance to memorialize, take time to remember that others around the patio table may have someone missing. Say "Thank you" to the dude with the U.S. Marines sticker on the back of his jeep (he's surely lost a friend or two) or apologize to the mother with the gold star on her service banner. Drink a beer for the girl you knew back in high school who was in ROTC or take your kid to go pop an American flag on their great-great-grandpa's grave.
With each passing year, the reasons behind any war almost always end up blurry. Don't let the faces of our soldiers become that way, too.


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The prog-rock masterpiece work of Jeff Wayne; The War Of The Worlds was first released in June 1978 after taking well over a year to record in its entirety. The musical adaption of HG Wells' novel of the same name has gone on to become one of the most well-known and bestselling musical works of all time. To date it is still one of the bestselling albums of all time in the UK, and has been adapted into several foreign languages.
It is considered to this day to be one of the definitive progressive rock masterpieces. The stage adaptation of Jeff Wayne's masterpiece can once again be seen on tour in the UK. The show's format is Prog-Rock spliced with a narrative and leitmotifs to move the story along between the classic songs which portray various characters throughout the epic – this performance style certainly isn't the norm, and the result is so incredible that it puts plenty other shows to shame.
The current Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds Tour is a blend of classic songs from the original album and an incomparable stage show. The War Of The Worlds always attracts its fair share of star power, and this tour is no different. This time around you can expect to see acting legend Liam Neeson in hologram form, Brian McFadden, Jason Donovan and Carrie Hope Fletcher.
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4.7 out of 5
49 Reviews
Excellent Layering Piece
November 14, 2010
As mentioned in the other reviews, this jacket is not great at stop wind. It is a bit too thin for that. However, it has a very athletic fit and provides considerable warmth. Overall a very stylish outer piece for the upper 40's low 50's temperatures, or a great layering piece underneath a wind stopping shell.
A good base layer and very comfortable
December 14, 2009
I owned 2 of these in XL some time ago, lost a little weight and now I just purchased a size L in Woodsmoke. My older 2 were made in Canada and I see this one is made in China. Surprisingly, I do not see a difference in quality. As others have stated, I too do not suggest this as your only layer on most days away from civilization. Paired with a lightweight wind stopping shell (I happen to pair it with a Mountain Hardwear shell where the shell's hood rolls-up into the collar) it works fine. I also use it with my down jacket. An excellent combination. Especially if you forget your hat! The hood itself is probably the best functioning feature of this product. It fits like a glove. It stays put when you turn your head even without drawstring and toggles. No need to wear a cap under this hood. Unlike a standard zip hoody, this is quite refined. All the nice touches standard to Arc'teryx products. My only thought design-wise would be to add a fleece layering to the inside pockets. They are only lined (on the inner side) with mesh material. Perhaps this may have added slightly more bulk to that area however I do get a little draft if left open. Overall a very nice product.
This jacket rocks!
November 17, 2007
Typical Arc'teryx top quality. Nice and warm on cool days with excellent movement allowed and good water repellency. Excellent at 50-60 degrees plus.
overall all year around jacket
December 15, 2009
I absolutely love this hoody. Keeps me warm and very lightweight. The zip pockets come in handy. The only thing is it isn't wind proof as wind blows through it with ease.
I love it
December 22, 2005
very expensive but very very nice. I love it and if anything ever happens to it, ill buy another one in a second.
pretty hip
May 09, 2006
Well made, casual looking, great for apres ski. Like other arcteryx this is a quality piece of clothing. I especially apreciate the zippers which are always smooth as silk.
Great insulating layer
November 23, 2008
Main points for me are, 1, The Polartec® Thermal Pro® Sweater Knit is very breathable and quick drying, 2, The scuba hood fits nice and snug, 3, Works great under hard shell. If you are looking for it to block the wind, look somewhere else, please dont expect it to do something its not designed to do. One of my favorite insulating layers, quality is second to none, I love this insulating jacket.
A great product
January 01, 2007
I have to say that I love Arcteryx stuff, in my opinion its the best gear money can buy. It just seems like it will last forever. I am very glad I purchased the Arcteryx Covert Hoody. Its a great urban zip up, very comfortable. The hood lays just right, and never gets in the way. The pockets are in the perfect spot. All the zippers work nice and smooth. The only down side is, that it has no wind stopping ability. Even though it may cost a lot, its well worth it.
A-1 Quality
November 15, 2010
I bought one of these for my teenage son, and he was really happy about the style and warmth. The only bad thing is that he's outgrown a medium and now needs a large - and my wife wants one too! It's expensive but worth the price.
Pros: Great designno regrets what so ever
June 24, 2009
Great product! Comfortable, breathable, light, all the important features that a hiker cares most about. I worn it to Tibet recently, I was glad to I had with me in the morning and night.
wind creeps thru easily
January 19, 2010
a good layer however the hood is oversized and wind creeps thru easily as you ride!
Great Hoody
April 02, 2010
I have several Arc'teryx products and have always been very happy with the fit and quality. This is a great hoody. If you are familiar with the "Covert" line, it is the same great fleece fabric. The fit is a little fuller than most Arc'teryx items. It is not quite as fitted in the body. I'm about 5'11" and 175lbs and ended up with a Large. I usually wear a large in Arc'teryx items, but since this one fit bigger I also tried a Medium--it was too short in the body and arms.
what a great hoodie
November 18, 2008
work and play outside the year round and this hoodie is the cat's meow . talk about toastie this is one awesome layer. N.H. wind has got it's work cut for chillin this one.
September 17, 2006
Perfect and light fitting, under for example a soft shell jacket or just for a short walk in the woods, perfect as expected
Lovely, comfy. Silly price.
December 22, 2009
This is my second purchase of said item. I hummed and hawed the first time because with Arcteryx there's often a certain sticker shock. What we have here is a $200 fleece which is certainly not warmer than a $100 fleece, and further, to deconstruct my purchase, it is certainly not a piece of gear. I find scuba hoods all but useless for outside activities. So how come I've got two of them? Well Arcteryx quality produces an almost existential calm for those of us who are reassured by tight stitching and superlative quality. And then there's fit: At 5'9' and 172 pounds with big fat shoulders, I'm barely squeaking into medium. Other gear companies seem to have adopted a sliding scale of measurements that make mail order purchases a little haphazard. Patagonia's "Better Sweater Hoody" for example is nicely put together, but is modeled on the proportions of a traditional English milk bottle (thin shoulders, fat hips). I use this item solely for indoor survival as evenings in our house usually entail camping by the fire with one side cold and the hoody is lovely comfy. So to conclude, if you have all the essentials of your gear, then indulge in this beautifully made fleece, or perhaps you can entice a willing adult to buy it for you as a gift...
great hoodie
November 04, 2009
great in the fall or as a layer in the cold. very comfortable.
January 28, 2007
Extremely well designed and built. Expect it will last a lifetime. In spite of the high cost, feels like a good value.
Arc'teryx: Men's Covert Cardigan Hoody
December 22, 2006
Great product, worth every penny. I use this as a mid layer for skiing. Not the best for an outer layer because it does not block wind at all. It has a very classy look and it is made with an extremely soft grade of fleece. Order one size larger than you normally would. Try any of the Arc'teryx products and you will be hooked, just be prepared to sticker shock.
Great quality product!
January 24, 2011
Awesome quality like all other Arcteryx items ! Perfect companion on skiing trips ! The quality seems to be better than the North face comparable items.
Pros: Great design, Build quality, Lasts forever, Great valuegreat versatility
August 31, 2007
I can wear this jacket to work, come home and run in it. Put it in the wash and do the same next day!Wears well and pills seldom
best price i could find and quick delivery. satisfied customer
August 22, 2007
best price i could find and quick delivery. satisfied customer.
Great light jacket
May 02, 2010
This Arc'teryx jacket is great-- it's warm but breathable, light and comfortable. I'm 5'10" and bought an extra large, and it fits fine. It's perfect for a cool spring or early fall day or a light hike.
Great Jacket
March 12, 2006
Great jacket. Nice athletic fit and looks good. Favorite all around fleece to run errands around town. No wind resistance, so if a cold wind is blowing it makes a great mid-layer for warmth. Very cold weather will require a warmer fleece unless I'm skiing or other very active activity.
Soft and Cozy
February 01, 2010
I was surprised by how soft and cozy this garment is. I own many Arc'teryx tops, but this one is the softest by far. Use it mostly as a lounge piece or to roam the streets of NYC. Pairs well with a down vest on colder days. Yes, the breeze blows through it, but that's part of its charm. Will try it out as tech gear when I visit southern VT. I'm sure it will work well there too, as do all my Arc'teryx tops. Tends to be accurate on sizing--that is, there is no "size inflation." A medium is a old school medium, meant for people who weigh around 150-160 and hover close to the 6 foot range.
Great design but cut a little larger than there usual tight fit
November 13, 2009
I love this hoody but the XL is larger given the nature of Arc'teryx other products thus leading me to buy the wrong size.
An Excellent Technical Sweater
April 17, 2009
This Arc'teryx Covert hoody is the best layering piece I own. I have it in two colors I liked it so much, and am considering a third! It is very soft, warm and stylish. It does not block the wind at all, but it doesn't claim to. Costs more than the competition but as with all other Arc'teryx gear I own it is worth the cost adder! Highly recommended.
VERy nice!!
August 20, 2006
As usual arcteryx exceeds the standards with this product. Is it expensive? HECK YEAH IT IS! Is it worth it? well, i'm not really sure any hoody is worth that much but it is an incredible piece that is extremely soft and warm. you will obvioiusly need to layer under a windproof shell or outer layer but you can't beat it for insulation (except for the Maverick AR, which is by far my favorite article of clothing). the fit is right on...it fits close and athletic. I definately recommend this to anyone with the funds and the love for arcteryx.
warm,but not great in the wind
July 27, 2009
I like this hoody as a warm sweater, but don't expect a lot of wind-resistance from it, as it was not made for this.
Very Good
January 23, 2006
Warm, Simple, Young....Good Style.
Light, warm and comfortable
June 24, 2007
Really well built, nice a comfortable.
The best Hoody I have ever bought!
August 08, 2009
This hoody is just as good as it looks. I've worn it during skiing it as a second layer under a shell, late summer during long walks in the evening and down town as a casual great looking sweater. It's the best, and I looks just like new even after several times in the washing machine!
November 25, 2010
In fact, I have owned one this fleece jacket before I get this black one, So I know its advantages. As for me, it can provide me any function in this cold winter, warm and windproof. It looks so fashionable, moreover, its hood could protect my head in some condition, Most of all, it touch so soft and I like its materials.
Big winner
January 03, 2007
Very nice and comfortable. Warm pockets, warm hood. Everyone likes the styling. All and all a great buy if you want to spoil yourself.
Great style
February 15, 2007
My husband finds this fleece to be flatteringly stylish...roomy but not overdone. It's extremely well-made,soft, and very light. His only concern is that it may not be warm enough, but with some type of undergarment, I'm sure it will be. It's perfect for most Florida winter weather.
Just like...
December 26, 2009
The Covert series is complete! Just like the cardigan and vest, the hoody is tops. Warm, good looking, easy to wash, stays like new. A FIVE!
Great Sweater
January 19, 2010
This hoody is beautifully made, soft and warm. Definitely comfortable and I like the fit of the hood and the finish on the hems and sleeves. Not quite as thick as I thought it might be from the pictures but the fabric has a nice texture to it. I'm 5'9" and an athletic 165lbs and this fits me perfectly. These are minor quibbles but I wish the zippers were more heavy duty. Also the sleeve pocket is useless, I would prefer a chest pocket. It's nice that the handwarmer pockets are zippered but I could do without the heavy taping. Lastly, why is this so expensive? LL Bean is not quite a stylish but cost about 1/3 of the price. I'll still give it 5 stars but honestly it deserves 4.5.
December 04, 2010
Warm, comfortable, high quality. Carbide color is a little darker than the image shown. A stitch inside one of the cuffs has come loose after several months but doesnt seem to be getting worse. Dont expect it to hold up to wind. Right amount of space for layering underneath.
This is a cool item
August 14, 2007
The best outerwear deal going-feels like wool, acts like fleece. The style is just right for the field or a casual night out. Good fit to your true size.
Amazing product from Arcteryx!
November 23, 2007
Beautiful jacket, great material, total comfort and versatility. Works on its own from anywhere between 10C & -10C. I layer it under my Gamma MX Hoody for a perfect combo in colder weather. Very pill resistant, you can throw it in the wash without fear. The only downside is that it isn't very wind resistant, so if there's a strong breeze you might feel a bit of chill. Way more upside than down though, fersure. Great jacket!
Hubby's Favorite Hoody
November 10, 2009
Bought this for my Hubby and he loves it. He wears it all the time stating it is his favorite jacket. He takes it on every hike and backpack trip so far. He leaves it in his car just in case it's ever cold or for me when I forget a jacket. It's soft, comfortable, warm and light. I'm jealous. I think I have to get one for me.
fit's snug... so watch the beer intake
June 29, 2007
i use it for commuting to work. good ventilation, yet warm on cold foggy mornings and nights.
Very Soft and Breathable
January 11, 2009
A little pricey, but its worth it. Great for outdoor activities. Does not block wind and average in rainy conditions. Overall the best active wear hoodie I own.
Nice Warm & fit is great
February 24, 2010
This is a fantastic jacket that provides extreme warmth for its weight. I purchased this jacket for those brisk morning days and even for the slopes. This jacket fits true to size, even a bit athletic. But I'm 5'11" and 220 and need the XXL for the sleeve length, but the body is still baggy. Overall, Great jacket
Awesome Arc'teryx
January 15, 2010
This hoody is fabulous-- got black and love its versatility. It's of course beautifully made. Arc'teryx prices are always a little frightening but I'm counting on it to be worth it in the long haul. It's cozy and feels luxurious.
Comfortable and Sleek
June 09, 2012
This is one of the most functional yet fashionable hoodies in the market. You can both wear in town or country and still be looking good. Top quality touch and fabrics. It is pricey but definitely worth it.
Pros: Great design, Build quality, Performance, Ease of use, Cons: CostExcellent!
November 26, 2008
Best hoody I have ever had. Super soft and comfortable. Warm for chilly wheather. Very attractive and functional. Mahogany is a great color. Expensive but worth it.
September 26, 2006
The covert cardigan hoody is amazing...very comfortable, typical Arcteryx quality...the hood falls perfect and the collar is non obtrusive. Another winner from BC
Top quality cozy fleece
November 25, 2007
This fleece is a great insulating layer, or perfect for lounging around on lazy sundays. The unique construction of the hoody makes the fleece look more like a woven sweater but with fleece feel and qualities. This hoody used with a shell will provide a comfortable outdoor experience. The fit of the cardigan is true to size. As with all arcteryx pieces the quality and attention to detail shines brightly.
Best Polartec I own
December 21, 2009
Living in the Berkshires on top of Beartown Mountain Road we get some icy cold winters. I have several Polartec fleece tops but this is by far the warmest and softest yet. The hood is great for zipping up close to your head when a wind blows up. I especially like the finishing touches such as the lay flat micro zippers and the finishing on the cuff by the wrists.
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Hotel in Hartford near Bushnell Park
Situated in Hartford, this hotel is close to Hartford Stage, Bushnell Park, and Mark Twain House. Also nearby are Trinity College and Hartford Symphony Orchestra.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Hilton Hartford features an indoor pool. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café.
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Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, and MP3 docking stations.
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In addition to an indoor pool, Hilton Hartford provides a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access.
Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and audiovisual equipment. Event facilities measuring 15,000 square feet (1394 square meters) include conference/meeting rooms and banquet facilities. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. A complimentary area shuttle within 3 mi is available for guests. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
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Parking (surcharge), Parking garage
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M and M Bistro - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service is available.
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An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
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Hilton Hartford Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
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Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
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Pets allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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Shiloh is the cutest, then Gwen's baby, then Suri. Suri is cute, but she looks kinda weird at times.
no she is not shiloh is the most beautiful suri is just cute
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The IRS just released 157 pages of new tax regulations related strictly to Obamacare. They only affect your 2013 taxes, but there may be some implications for this year and moving income or expenses forward to your 2012 taxes.
I'll be reviewing those regulations and will write a brief summary in the next week or so but I wanted people to know that there are more changes coming in addition to the so called fiscal cliff tax implications.
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Income tax laws don't require maintaining a mileage log for business use of your vehicle. But lack of a mileage log does affect the tax consequences of vehicle reimbursements you receive. Mileage records are necessary to classify reimbursement plan payments as non-taxable income. This Internal Revenue Service rule applies to plans paying you a vehicle allowance as well as an amount per mile.
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With a stay at Monterey Downtown Travelodge in Monterey, you'll be minutes from Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo and Monterey Museum of Art-Pacific Street.
This motel is close to Fisherman's Wharf and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, and you can also request rollaway/extra beds.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, a computer station, and express check-in.
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A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This motel offers access to a business center. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This Monterey motel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, coffee/tea in the lobby, and express check-in.
Monterey Downtown Travelodge is a smoke-free property.
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- Total number of rooms - 51
- Number of floors - 3
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
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Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.
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The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Check-in time starts at 2 PM
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Check-out time is noon
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Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
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Pets not allowed
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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I'm having the same issue, I've installed FlexLM on a Windows 2003 (SP1 32bits), it runs fine in "manual" mode, with LMtools running with a user loggued in, but I am unable to install it as a service using LMTools (Use Services checkbox under the "Config Services" tab.
If I try to start the server as a service it give the generic error:
Server Start Failed. The Server May Already Be Running!! (it isn't)
If I try to ReRead License File it gices the error:
Reread Server Failed.
It does create the service in windows, but trying to start the service gives an error
"Could not start the service name service on Local Computer" Error 193: 0xc1
Any help, suggestions??
Forgot to mention, I've also installed the latest FlexLM version, the one from Acresso.
The latest version now at the time of this post is 11.8 and is provided by Flexera. You can download the appropriate 32-bit version for your Server 2003 here:
http://www.globes.com/support/fnp_utilities_downlo ad.htm
I would recommend the following steps:
1. Open LMTOOLS
2. Stop the service from Stop/Start/Reread, making sure the Force Server Shutdown box is checked.
3. Remove the service from the Config Services tab.
4. Recreate the service (default name is Flexlm Service 1) pointing to all the correct files. Create a new debug.log file if an old one already exists. Check both boxes at the bottom and save the service.
5. Start the service from the Stop/Start/Reread tab.
I also highly recommend adding all four NLM .exe files to the Data Execution Prevention (DEP) exception list found under the WIndows System Properties > Advanced tab > Performance settings > Data Execution Prevention tab.
If you still have problems, please let me know.
Hadn't thought of DEP!
I've updated to Flexera and made the changes to DEP.
Unfortunatly DEP requires a reboot and the server is used by that department for some other purpose, so I can only reboot it off hours.
I'll keep you posted, thank you for the fast reply!
I found the culprit... the service wouldn't start because there are spaces in the path...
(ie: D:\Program Files\AutoCAD License Manager\...)
Here's the fix:
To resolve this issue, add quotation marks around the following entry in the Windows registry, where <ServiceName> is the name of the service:
The ImagePath entry contains the path of the executable file for the service. To add quotation marks around the ImagePath entry for a service:
Thanks for your help!
Very good find and thanks for sharing that information. It's strange that sometimes spaces will still break programs even though they work for 99% of everyone else.
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What is a Traumatic Experience?
A traumatic experience is an event in which an individual experiences, or witnesses an actual or threatened serious injury or death. The threat or actual occurrence may be to oneself or others. It is quite normal for people to experience emotional and physical after-shocks or stress reactions following a traumatic event. Sometimes these after-shocks appear immediately after the event. And sometimes it takes a few hours, days or even weeks before stress reactions appear. An individual's response may include intense fear, helplessness, or horror. Depending on the severity of the event, the signs and symptoms of these reactions may last a few days, several weeks or months, or longer. The way an individual copes with crisis depends on their own history and prior experiences. Sometimes these traumatic events are so painful that professional assistance may be necessary in order to cope with them.
What is Crisis Intervention?
Crisis intervention offers immediate, intensive, and brief professional assistance to people who have had a traumatic experience. The purpose is to help an individual cope and return to a previous level of physical or emotional functioning without being at risk of endangering himself or others. this short-term professional support attempts to deal with the immediate crisis or problem. Its prompt and focused interventions help prevent the development of a serious long term disability. Crisis intervention also encourages the development of new coping skills to help the individual function more effectively.
Types of Crises
People filter threatening experiences through their own unique ways of thinking and feeling. Depending on the trauma and one's "filter", some people may have less of a reaction while others may develop more severe symptoms. A number of crises may occur that can affect different groups of people like students, employees or society as a whole. At one end of the continuum these crises could include a labor strike, assault, physical injury, accident, death, suicide, robbery, homicide, and rape. Other events that affect a broader spectrum of people would include: fire, natural disasters, riots, terrorism and racial incidents. Crisis intervention offers the immediate help that an individual in crisis needs in order to reestablish equilibrium.
Secondary Trauma
People at risk for secondary traumatization are those other than the actual victims who are affected by the traumatic event. This may include friends, family and acquaintances of the victim or people who have simply heard about the trauma or crisis. People who help trauma and crisis victims are sometimes at risk for secondary trauma as well. This may be due to consistent exposure to human suffering and possibly feeling responsible for the safety of the victim.
Symptoms and Reactions
People whose normal lives are disturbed by a traumatic event find that their sense of security and safety is shattered. They also find that their responses to life and other people are either greatly exaggerated or no longer exist. The following are some of the symptoms that one might encounter:
Possible Emotional Reactions
· Intense emotion and reactivity: People may feel intense anxiety, pain, fear, shame, grief, horror, anger, and shock. They may also have difficulty relaxing or falling asleep.
· Numbness: When people are overwhelmed, they may experience shock and protect themselves through detachment, denial, and disbelief. They may feel isolated and disconnected from people or even their own normal feelings.
· Depression: People may have difficulty concentrating or remembering. They may also experience diminished interest in everyday activities and have crying spells. A sense of despair and hopelessness may be very evident.
· Flashbacks: People often re-experience the traumatic event over and over again. The feeling of not having any control is heightened. They may feel tortured by the invading thoughts and memories.
· Nightmares: These are like flashbacks but they occur in dreams. As a result, people may have difficulty sleeping. Re-experiencing the trauma intensifies feelings of panic and helplessness.
· Triggering events and people: Often, people will attempt to avoid anything associated with the trauma. Instead, they may respond to events that remind them of the trauma with all the feelings of the trauma itself.
Possible Physical Reactions
· Aches and pains such as headaches, and backaches etc.
· Weakness, dizziness, and fatigue most of the time.
· Heart palpitations, profuse sweating and chills.
· Changes in sleep patterns.
· Changes in appetite and digestive problems.
· Being easily startled by noises and/or unexpected touch.
· Increased susceptibility to allergies, colds and illnesses.
· Increased alcohol consumption and / or substance abuse.
How to Cope Better
· Recognize your own feelings. Also understand that your feelings are a normal reaction to an abnormal situation.
· Talk about the experience. Talk is healing.
· Reach out to friends and family for support. Try to connect with others, especially those who may have shared the same stressful experience. Form a support group.
· Set small realistic goals to help tackle obstacles. Take one day at a time and be kind to yourself.
· Get as much physical activity as possible. Exercise or learn relaxation techniques or meditation in order to relax and feel rejuvenated.
· Structure your time. Schedule breaks for yourself. Redefine your priorities and focus your energy on them.
· Get involved in something that is personally meaningful and important everyday.
· Give yourself time to heal.
· Give someone a hug - touching is very important.
How to Help Family Members and Others Cope
· Listen and empathize. Be supportive and non-judgmental.
· Be flexible with roles and chores.
· Offer and ask for support from family, friends and community.
· Respect a family member's need for privacy and be more tolerant. Give each other space.
· Set priorities and focus your attention on them with other
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· Utilize rituals, which can reaffirm family bonds and help the healing process (e.g. leave flowers at an accident site or organize a memorial service).
· After some time has elapsed, focus and talk about how each person has changed or grown as a result of the experience.
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That is the message Bluefield College football coach Mike Gravier has been stressing this week as the Rams complete their first season on the gridiron since 1941.
With an 0-10 record, Bluefield has just one more chance to smile after a game.
"Only half the teams in the country get to end their season with a win and it would be a nice to be one of them," Gravier said. "No matter what your record is when you win that last game, that propels you into the offseason with a good taste in your mouth and feeling good about you have just done."
Bluefield (0-10, 0-5) will host Campbellsville (2-8, 1-4) in the season finale today at Mitchell Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.
While the Rams could be expected to have some growing pains in their return to football, the Tigers were among several Mid-South Conference teams in the NAIA preseason rankings, but struggles have ensued.
Gravier figures Campbellsville will be in no mood to be the first team to lose to the Rams.
"We keep telling our guys no one wants to be the first team to lose to Bluefield so they are going to come and play their best so we really have to as well," Gravier said. "They are going to look at this as a playoff game for them and nobody wants to be that first team that gives us a 'W'."
Campbellsville started the season for four straight losses and will enter this contest trying to avoid finishing the campaign with four losses in a row.
"They have struggled, but they have played better as of late," Gravier said. "They are not nearly as big as some of the teams that we have played recently so I think physically we match up pretty well with them and the fact that they are struggling now."
While Campbellsville was beaten 31-24 last week by Faulkner, the Rams were soundly thrashed 49-0 at Cumberland (Tenn).
"We had stuff there offensively all day and just didn't execute it," Gravier said. "W had open receivers we didn't hit, defensively we got them in several 3rd-and-longs and allowed them to convert.
"It was just not a good day."
While Bluefield has allowed 49.4 points per game, including as many as 77, 66, 56 and 52, the Tigers — who are surrendering 26.9 — have surrendered upwards of 70 and 62.
"Just like us they have been giving up a pretty good number of points and yardage and teams are running a lot of plays against them defensively," Gravier said. "I think they have gotten a little bit better offensively, but they have struggled there as well."
Bluefield has also struggled to score points, having been held to 14.5 points per game. Marion Harris has been a potent weapon and continues to lead the nation in kick return yardage. Rodrell Smith is one the MSC's top receivers with 40 receptions.
Tarrell Starckey has had a stellar season on defense with 110 tackles, including 11 for loss. Anthony Herring has 85 stops, while Anthony Rivers has four interceptions.
Campbellsville, which is scoring 17.5 points a contest, is paced by quarterback Bryan Parnes (1,317 yds, 10 td), running back Seth McFerrin (432 yards) and Demytreus Gipson has 29 receptions and five touchdowns.
Blake Young has 103 tackles and Nick Reed has 14 stops for negative yardage.
"We think we can run the ball, and they do some things defensively that can play into what we want to do and we just have to make sure we catch them in those moments ... and take advantage of those opportunities and don't let those slide through our fingers," Gravier said. "Defensively we just need to play hard and tackle, that has been what we have been preaching all year, don't hesitate, don't think, just go and make plays."
Once today's game is over, attention will turn to offseason workouts and recruiting. A win would certainly help make that work a little more bearable.
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