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Okay here is my predicament; I've backpacked in the past as a kid - its probably been 10 years or so. Therefore I have a backpack, sleeping bag, most of the clothes needed and I no longer have a tent, stove, or sleeping pad. I want to get back into backpacking and outdoors in general so I will need to purchase some gear but at this time I don't want to purchase all of the gear and end up not using it. I have a dividend from REI I was planning on using as well as the member coupon and was trying to decide which piece of gear I should get. My hope is get something so that I no longer have an excuse to not go out (for instance not having all the required gear) but not spend an arm and a leg to do so since I don't know how much I will be able to get out. These trip will consist of small weekend trip and nothing much more than that for the foreseeable future.My thought was to get a tent, like the Half Dome, which would allow me all the gear I would need and could then purchase a cheap foam mattress from Wal-Mart or such. But I do have the option to borrow a tent so was then thinking of getting an inflatable sleeping pad for comfort (which if I am comfortable I will go out more, right?) Then hopefully be able to also purchase a stove as well.What piece should I focus on, or should I go an entirely new route all together. I was just looking for guidance and help or ideas would be beneficial, thanks.
If you're looking for the one piece of gear that will keep you from not getting out backpacking, then figure out what one piece of gear you currently have (or don't have yet) that is preventing you from getting out now. I don't think anyone can really guess for you. For me it was my entire package. I wanted to lighten my load considerably. I've changed my pack, sleeping bag, mattress, tent, stove, pot and cut down on clothes, first aid kit, etc. For this year's REI dividend, I wanted a better air mattress. The one I got last year is fine but I don't sleep that great on it. I'm getting a Big Agnes Q Core SL wide. The weight penalty is worth it to me if I get a great night's sleep.
Don't kill your back or wallet on an expensive shelter right now. If you're not ready for tarp camping, buy and seam seal this shelter from Big 5 for $50. Get rid of the pole and stuff sack (use a trekking pole instead) and you'll have a 2.5lb shelter. Add ~10oz if you decide to keep the pole and forgo the trekking poles. Half dome is a nice tent but no point spending that kind of money if you're not sure that this is for you IMO. With the Hi Tec V Lite 2, you get a shelter which is half the weight for a third of the price. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49ufiIR0NdoYou can buy an Esbit stove and fuel for $20.http://www.rei.com/product/830143/esbit-titanium-folding-stovehttp://www.rei.com/product/653344/esbit-solid-fuel-tabletsI'd just rehydrate food for this trip and don't worry about frying or any psychedelic cooking for now. Buy the cheapest aluminum pot you can find which will boil two cups of water.I'd just go with a Zlite or blue closed cell foam pad (as you mentioned) for the time being: http://www.rei.com/product/829826/therm-a-rest-z-lite-sol-sleeping-padAll this will get you moving for less than $80 before you've even touched your dividend.Edit: Just suggestions based on my experiences. Didn't want my suggestions to come across in a bossy way.
Edited by IDBLOOM on 03/25/2013 17:48:46 MDT.
I agree with Dena. You need to figure out what exactly is keeping you from getting outside and tackle that first. I think for most people it's their shelter. You would obviously be more comfortable with a double walled tent for total protection and peace of mind, at a weight penalty. And the cheaper you go on the tent, the heavier it will be. When I first got back into backpacking I bought a cheapish REI tent. I liked it, but it was heavy (almost 5 pounds) and I really regretted not spending the extra money and going lighter to begin with. You will save money over the long run if you go for quality now versus "something that will do for now."On the other end of the spectrum, you can get a lot of really good functional equipment for cheap. Instead of dropping $100 on a stove, take a small MYOG alcohol stove and use that, damn near cost free. If you decide you hate alcohol cooking, you can switch later without having wasted money. Same goes for things like cheapo blue foam pads for sleeping (don't waste money on an expensive air pad if you can hack it with a CCF pad).I would really, really recommend buying Andrew Skurka's Gear Guide or Mike Clelland's Ultralight Backpackin' Tips. There is excellent info in those, especially for novices and people upgrading to lightweight gear.
The one piece of gear that you should really lay down the cash for is a sleeping bag. You can get a cheap shelter, cheap clothing, a cheap pack, but if you get a cheap sleeping bag, you are either going to be very cold or carrying a ton of weight.
I understand your point and maybe I didn't explain myself well enough this goes for Ian as well. I want to backpack more and have a knowledge of it currently and I know I will be doing more in the future, so its not a maybe.As far as what has stopped me in the past it was easily time but that I didn't have a full system and I could easily completely change that but would rather have some days/nights under my belt to better make that decision plus the initial cost is prohibitive. Now since I do eventually want to gear towards lightweight I was hoping to get things that could fulfill that purpose now, as mentioned I would rather buy quality gear now then regret that decision later. I suggested the tent because I eventually want a TT Double Rainbow, but spending that money now is not available and figured the Half Dome could work in the meantime to get me out there and then I could always use the half dome in the future for easier trips or even more car type camping occasions where weight is not an issue.I have tried an alcohol stove in the past and just didn't like the fuss of it all and would rather just get a canister stove now knowing I will use it now and in the future as I convert or even in the car camping scenarios I explained above. I hope that clarifies my need, I just need a system and of the items I need which would be the most important to get now?
Hi Sean,Could you tell us what kit you have already and we could make recommendation on what best to change.
Good idea, Stephen, or post a list with weights as a Gear List post for evaluation. Your kit is a system and usually has some related parts. In my case my shelter and rain gear are the same. My clothing is a calculated part of my sleep systemMore to the point: you can go a long way with a decent CCF sleeping pad. A blue foam pad from REI is $27.50 and a RidgeRest is a little more. You sleeping bag should be close to the temperature range expected. You clothing can fill some gaps. Tents can be expensive. IMHO, good tarp is better than a cheap tent and being lighter, it might take up the slack for other gear that is heavier. A decent silnylon tarp will always be useful. Add some Tyvek or Polycryo window film for a floor. You could start out with an Esbit or alcohol stove and a Stanco grease pot or a Snowpeak titanium bowl for your kitchen. Alcohol stoves are cheap and you could make your own. There are canister stoves that aren't too expensive if you gave some budget to work with. Add a plastic spoon or fork and some recycled water bottles. Micropur tablets are cheaper in the short run than a filter. I don't know what your pack is like. If it is big enough, work with that as your the rest of your kit together and buy your pack last. Here is my generic gear list that shows the things you should be taking:Climate, temperature range and personal metabolism should be considered with the clothing list, which is deliberately minimal. It is assumed that any liquids like bug repellent or sun screen would be decanted to the smallest possible container for the trip.Of course, the devil is in the details. Weigh everything and make a list (most use spreadsheets). Seek out those products that deliver the highest performance, lightest weight, and multiple uses. If you are not going to use a particular item, leave it at home. Keep electronic toys and other extras to a minimum. Be diligent and you will be rewarded with a comfortable, safe, and light kit. The list:Backpack Pack liner Trekking polesShelter Ground cloth Guy lines StakesSleeping bag Sleeping padKnifeHeadlampFirst aid kitWhistleCompassMap(s)Fire starterSunglassesInsect repellentSunscreenSmall repair kit (duct tape, sewing kit)Water container(s) Water treatmentCook pot Stove Windscreen Fuel container SporkCupFood Bear bag LineShoesSocksBriefsBase layer shirt Pants/shorts Insulation layer Windshirt BandanaInsect head net HatBeanieGlovesRain jacket/poncho Rain pantsPotty trowel Toilet paper Hand cleaner Soap Toothbrush Floss, Toothpaste, Comb
I hear you that you know you what to get back into backpacking. A quality sleeping pad is the easiest decision. Sure, people will pick nits, but an inflatable around 10-12 ounces, R=2 to 3 for summer only use. R = about 5 if you expect to do 4-season camping. That one pad could then be part of whatever system you decide on - bag or quilt, tent or tarp.I wouldn't fault a decision to get a blue foam or RidgeRest pad now. Decently comfortable and light, it will always be useful for a trip to a place with sharp rocks, when inviting a friend or doubling up with an inflatable for winter use.For the quilt or bag, I'd suggest taking more trips and figuring out what your total sleep system is. The sleep system includes the pad and clothing you wear at night.If you are ready to go to a tarp - if that level of weight savings is appealing and you feel ready to jiggle each set up to suit the location, it's cheaper and lighter than any tent. For the occasional bug-infested trip, borrow or rent a full tent or add that to your gear closet far in the future.I agree with other posters that if you want to try alcohol stoves, there is little financial outlay there. If you get any modern, light canister stove, that's where many experienced people end up. I'd suggest the canister stove and a very cheap pot (tin can, Foster's can, etc) while you consider what Ti pots or HX pots fits your needs best. Long and group trips favor HX pots because there is more fuel to be saved. Short and solo trips are better for beer cans and such.
In my experience it's really not simple to judge what equipment works for you. It's even harder from afar and books and guides get you starting points to think, but can't really tell you what piece of equipment works for you and which one sucks. What you want and need is a bit of an experience thing. WHich is sad for your wallet. And I would bet everyone here has sunk quite a bit of money into stuff that was just plain crap for them (I know I did).So, my advice would be not to buy a tent. Especially if it's one you don't really want to use, but borrow one and spend a couple nights out in various conditions. That should give you an idea what you value most in a tent. If you want to give tarps a shot, get something that works in mild conditions and try it. No need to buy a cuben tarp and discover later that you want the full blown double wall experience.If you don't own a stove and can't get one, buy one. If you can borrow something or want to fiddle with cat food cans, do that. If you find out that freeze dried cardboard isn't your thing and you want to actually cook, get a decent stove if you want to use self dehydrated stuff get a decent dehydrator later and keep the cheap stove for some time. Trouble is, it's hard to decide this stuff at home.Same for sleeping pads. Buy an expensive NeoAir (or something like that) and find out later that you can't sleep well because you're afraid all the time that it might go flat on you but you sleep excellent on foam pads and you've sunk quite a bit of money.Sleeping bags. Apart from the eternal down vs synthetic fight, there is the question wether you sleep cold or not. Again you will probably need to get cold during a couple nights to find out what exactly fits your needs. No reason to sink a lot of money into bags that are either overkill or just not enough.Basically I'd try to start out with the cheapest kit you can get that has an acceptable weight. Acceptable weight here means something you and your backpack can carry well. Also keep in mind that weight is only one variable (albeit an important one) in the whole setup and depending on your style and what you want to do others might become more important.
I bought the bare essentials from the ground up starting last February, 2012. In August 2012, I was prepared for a 30-day long camping trip.Now it's March of 2013. I still use:My $75 EMS 20º Sleeping Bag, with no need to replace it.My Hennessy Hammock Tent. Made a good call.My Smartwool Midweight Baselayer, crew and tights.I have replaced:Backpack (Twice)Sleeping Pad (Twice)FleeceShellSocksShoes (Trail Runners)Hiking Snow BootsTrekking PolesHeadlampHiking PantsAlmost all of these replacements were from going budget, and then later seeing the value in quality gear. My shell ripped, my sleeping pads gave me a poor night's sleep, my boots gave me blisters, my fleeces pilled and absorbed water, and my backpacks were not as comfortable as they could have been for long distances.Take your time. Become an expert at buying used gear, following sales, buying gear out of season, and finding the best reviews. Figure out where to strike a balance between durability and light weight. Otherwise, you'll buy twice eventually.
Edited by mdilthey on 03/25/2013 21:00:53 MDT.
Well, Sean, I was going to add my $0.02 to this thread, but it seems you have all your answers already:Buy cheap to startBuy quality to startDon't buy a tentBuy the tent you really wantBuy a tarpMake a stoveBuy a stoveInvest in a good padGet a Wally world padClear as mud! ;)Seriously, though, people are making recommendations based on their assumptions of your goals. What ARE your goals, short, mid, and long term? I think knowing that will clarify how much you're prepared to invest right now, which will in turn give you a better idea where your money would be best spent.
Like everyone has mentioned, its all personal preference. Before I took sleeping outdoors seriously, my experience consisted of getting shitfaced in the woods and passing out on the ground.When you have nothing, you realize what you really need.This may sound stupid and trivial, but go lay in your backyard at night and attempt to sleep. You will quickly realize what it is you miss the most (warmth, comfort, bug protection) and that will determine your most important purchase.I vote you buy an inexpensive and light CCF pad - you will be able to modify it for a number of different lightweight applications if you decide its not worth sleeping on (sit pad, pack frame, wing pads, extra winter insulation, etc.) that will make it worth the $. ps - I know you said you didn't like alcohol stoves, but in my biased opinion give it another shot. A $1 can of cat food changed my life ( http://jwbasecamp.com/Articles/SuperCat/ ). In a good way. And i don't even like cats.
I'd definitely buy books from- Mike Clelland- Chris Townsend- Andrew SkurkaBefore ANY gear purchase
Well, what do you want to do now? >Buy quality items that are light that you will not need to replace, based soley on our suggestions? >Or just get decently light items for cheap to get you back into it, then replace items as you get the money and knowledge of what works for you?From what it sounds like, it seems you are saying the latter. If that's the case, then I will second EVERYTHING Ian said. I actually have that tent I picked up to replace my quarterdome, just seem seal it good.I would only add, that you can pick up an older external frame from craigslist for $20-$30. This will make carrying what is likely to be a heavier pack more comfortable until you start spending the money to lighten your gear list.I would say, right now, use your REI dividend on a stove or sleeping bag, but I would save it for next year, until you figure out what works for you and have a better idea of what you want before spending $400 on a sleeping bag, just to find out you prefere a quilt.Personally, haveing gone through spending $$$$ to get into backpacking, just to realize that what I really want out of my gear will cost me another $$$$$$ to replace what I am using now, I totally suggest getting in as cheap as possible, and spend your time researching, saving, and hiking. After hiking, you will know what you want each piece to do for you. After researching, you will know what is the lightest itteration of that piece. Finally, after saving, you will be able to afford that piece.
If you are close to the REI then you can always rent a tent and maybe some of the other gear. Good way to test too. In that case, I would say get a pad and stove, you could get out for less than $100.
"I actually have that tent I picked up to replace my quarterdome, just seem seal it good."Hi Nick,I own this tent too but I've only used it about six times with the kids so not enough to do a proper review. So far my impressions have been that it is comfortable, well ventilated, and light. My original plan for the Wonderland this year was just to tarp/mid it but now that my daughter is going I'm more inclined to bring this shelter so she will have some relief from the bugs and have room to move around. I haven't used in in a downpour or windstorm yet so take it FWIW but heck... it's $50.... and 2.5lbs if you use a trekking pole. There's a lot to love about it but it's a sleeper on this forum.
My thoughts, FWIW:SHELTER - I'd encourage you to consider buying this used. Put up a 'WTB' add in the Gear Swap and keep an eye on it. In the last two years, I've picked up a used Tarptent Contrail, Squall and Lightheart Solo, each under $150 and all in great condition. They're all good proven UL shelters and a great place to start, imo.STOVE - Canister stoves are by-and-large all pretty reliable and inexpensive. You can pick one up for less than $10 on amazon or ebay or a discount store like REI-outlet.com, SierraTradingPost.com, Campmor.com and find a major brand in the $25 range.PAD - CCF pads are cheap and fine if you can sleep on them. For inflatables, there are some decent deals at REI-outlet right now that you can use your 20% member coupon for (and still have another 20% coupon for a regular-priced item.) Big Agnes Air Core, Exped, Alps Mountaineering. These may not be the lightest, but they will work. You should be able to get something in the $25-40 range.COOKWARE - Open Country aluminum cookware offer great value.SLEEPING BAG - for me, this was the first "investment" gear item I purchased. Along with the shelter, it can easily be the heaviest gear item in your pack and it's also something that really affects your comfort on the trail, so it's worth putting a high priority on it.PACK - This is "important" in that it needs to fit right and handle the weights you want to carry BUT there are a lot of discounted ones out there. Get it last when you know how much gear, volume and weight, and know how much money you can spend.
"I haven't used in in a downpour or windstorm yet"- IanMe neither, yet, but when I first got it, I gave it a thorough hose test on full power against all sides. There were only very small puddles at 2 of the corners inside the tent. But! That was before I seem sealed it, so I'm pretty confident about it, and would have been comfortable using it not seam sealed if I was only looking at short showers here and there.
I think you're right in wanting to spend your money on an item that's holding you back rather than upgrading what you already have. If you're on BPL already I don't think you'll be happy with the Half Dome very long. Its really heavy and I think you'll probably end up getting rid of it quickly after you buy it. I would recommend renting one or getting a cheap tarp until you've saved up for the shelter you really want (Tarptent, MLD, etc) The Gear Swap is great for shelters, I've bought all of mine second hand so far. I think going with a foam mat is fine to start with. I slept on one all through Scouts and when I started backpacking on my own. It was the last piece of gear I upgraded. I thought the Ridgrest was more comfortable than the blue pads but neither are "plush". A couple of Tylenol PM will ease the day's soreness and make the sleeping pad more tolerable. If I were you I'd spend my dividend on a canister stove and pot. Those will probably be a much better investment than the tent or sleeping pad in the long run. Only after you've got the stuff you don't already have would I look at upgrading your other gear. What good is a new sleeping bag going to do if you don't have a shelter to sleep in? After you've been out a few times you can decide what you're upgrade path should be.Adam
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ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (MarketWatch) -- Welcome to the conservative's worst nightmare: The law of unintended consequences. Why? Nobody wants to admit it, folks, but the conservatives' grand ideology is backfiring, actually turning the world's greatest capitalistic democracy into the world's newest socialist economy.
A little history: The core principles of conservative economic ideology are grounded in Nobel economist Milton Friedman's 1962 classic "Capitalism and Freedom." Too late to stop President Lyndon Johnson's Great Society, those principles became the battle cries energizing conservatives since Reagan: Unrestricted free markets, free enterprise and free trade; deregulation, privatization and globalization; trickle-down economics and trickle-up wealth to an elite plutocracy destined to rule the new American capitalist utopia.
So what happened? Are you guys nuts? Hey, I'm talking to all you blind Beltway politicians (in both parties) ... plus the Old Boys Club running Wall Street (into the ground) ... plus all you fat-cat CEOs (with megamillion parachutes) ... and all your buddies scamming everybody else to get on the Forbes 400. You are proof of Lord Acton's warning: "Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
It's backfiring! You folks turned our America from a great capitalistic democracy into a meddling socialist economy. Still you don't get it. You're acting like teen addicts tripping on an overdose of "greed-is-good" testosterone while your caricature of conservative economics would at best make a one-line joke on Jay Leno.
Here are 11 reasons your manipulations are sabotaging the great principles of leaders like Friedman and Reagan:
1. Dumber than a fifth grader with cognitive dissonance
Kids know what it means. They know most adults today can't see past the end of their noses. Liberals tune out candidate McBush for being lost in the past. Conservatives can't hear Obama without seeing that turban.
Cognitive dissonance simply means most brains cannot see past their own narrow ideologies. They dismiss any data that contradicts their old ideologies. Whether you're a conservative Republican or liberal Democrat, you only hear what you already know is "true." All else is tuned out.
2. Where did all the leaders go with their moral character?
Friedman's economics requires leaders of moral character. Did it run into Lord Acton's warning: "Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely?" Former Ford and Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca said yes in "Where Have All the Leaders Gone?"
Friedman's great conservative principles have been commandeered by myopic ideologues whose idea of leadership is balancing the demands of self-interest lobbyists with the need for campaign donations. Unfortunately, a new "change" president won't be enough; there are 537 elected officials in Washington controlled by 42,000 special interest lobbyists.
3. Fed and U.S. Treasury adopted Enron accounting tricks
Bad news: Enron failed several years ago because of its off-balance-sheet accounting scam. The Fed's doing the same thing: Dumping Bear's $30 billion liabilities onto the taxpayer's "balance sheet." Next Treasury proposes adding $5.3 trillion more from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Unfortunately clever accounting tricks by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke aren't going to fool foreign lenders analyzing America's creditworthiness. Worse-case scenario: U.S. Treasury bills with less than a triple-A rating.
With 90 banks on the brink and already too many bail-outs, our so-called leaders are running out of magic bullets. So now the taxpayer's "balance sheet" has become the all-purpose "dumping ground" and it's overcrowding fast as our leaders raise the white flag of socialism.
4. Deregulation creating new socialist housing system
Back in 1999 a Democratic president and Republican Congress were in love with a fantasy called the "new economics." Enthusiastic lobbyists invented the brilliant idea of dismantling the wall between commercial and investment banking: They killed the Glass-Steagall Act that was keeping the sleazy hands of short-term hustlers out of the pockets of long-term lenders.
Flash forward: We lost 85-year-old Bear Sterns and $32 billion IndyMac. Lehman's iffy. And 90 banks. With the virtual takeover of Freddie and Fanny, Wall Street's grand experiment with free-market ideology is backfiring, having socialized the housing market. They have nobody to blame but their self-centered greed.
5. Trade deficits outsourced more of America's wealth than jobs
One look at Forbes lists of fat cats and you know the 21st Century doesn't just belong to Asia, it belongs to everyone but America. Why? Once again, remember Warren Buffett's famous "Farmer's Story" in Fortune: "We were taught in Economics 101 that countries could not for long sustain large, ever-growing trade deficits ... our country has been behaving like an extraordinarily rich family that possesses an immense farm. In order to consume 4% more than they produce -- that's the trade deficit -- we have, day by day, been both selling pieces of the farm and increasing the mortgage on what we still own."


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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI on December 29, 2012, erected two new Dioceses of Gboko and Katsina-Ala, in Nigeria, with territory taken from the diocese of Makurdi, making it suffragan of the Metropolitan See of Abuja. The Holy Father appointed His Exc. Mgr. William Avenya, Titular Bishop of Tucca of Mauretania and Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Makurdi as the first Bishop of Gboko. Instead, Rev. Peter Iornzuul Adoboh, of the clergy of Makurdi, Parish priest and Dean of the deanery of Adikpo was appointed the first Bishop of Katsina-Ala.
The new diocese of Gboko (nom. lat. Gboken/sis/), will be composed of seven civil districts of Gboko, Buruku, Kwande, Ushongo, Vandeikya, Tarka and Konshisha. Instead, the new Diocese of Katsina-Ala (nom. lat. Katsinen (sis) - Alen (sis), will be composed of three civil districts of Katsina-Ala, Logo and Ukum. The two new ecclesiastical Circumscriptions are both suffragan of the Archdiocese of Abuja. The Cathedral Church of the new Circumscription of Gboko will be the Church of St. John the Baptist in Gboko. Instead, the parish church dedicated to St. Gerald of Majella, in Katsina-Ala, will become the Cathedral Church for the Diocese of Katsina-Ala.
Rev. Peter Iornzuul Adoboh, the first Bishop-elect of Katsina-Ala, was born on April 14, 1958, in Tse-Kucha in the Gboko Goverment Area, Benue State, Diocese of Makurdi. After attending local schools, in 1978, he joined the St. Augustine Major Seminary in Jos, where he studied Philosophy and Theology (1978-1984). He was ordained a priest on June 30, 1984 for the Diocese of Makurdi. After ordination he has held the following positions: 1984-1985: Parish Vicar of Christ the King Parish in Vandeikya; 1985-1986: Assistant pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Zaki-Biam; 1986-1987: Vice Rector at St. James Minor Seminary in Aliade; 1987-1988: Studies Spirituality at the Institute of St. Anselm, in England; 1988-2001: Professor and Spiritual Director at St. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary, in Makurdi. From 1993 to 1995 he studied Spirituality also at the Toronto School of Theology, in Canada; 2001-2004: Pastor of St. Luck's Parish, in Kubwa, in the Archdiocese of Abuja; 2004-2009: Pastor of St. Anne's Parish, Adikpo. Since 2009 he has been Pastor at St. Winfred Parish, Ihugh and Dean of the deanery of Adikpo. (SL) (Agenzia Fides 02/01/2013)
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I applied through a staffing agency. The process took a week. I interviewed at Gildan Activewear.
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Gildan Activewear (Mount Pleasant, SC) in April 2013.
Applied on Monster.com, got a phone call from the Manager for an interview, did an informal interview with hiring manager and co-worker. Very laid back interview and I felt very comfortable speaking with them. Typical interview questions, tell me about your last position, how do you handle pressure...etc
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I counteroffered the salary but they were unable to negotiate so I declined. I was insulted by the offer.
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I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 5+ weeks. I interviewed at Gildan Activewear (Montreal, QC (Canada)).
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Gildan Activewear (Montreal, QC (Canada)).
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Gildan Activewear (Charleston, SC).
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If you are a female, make sure to dress sexy - as the interviewing manager asks males to walk by the glass offices during the interview.
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The background check took much longer than expected, and they lied about it being completed.
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I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Gildan Activewear.
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Ah Boys To Men 2
1 February 2013
Some Sexual References
Action, Comedy, Sequel
117 mins
Mandarin with English & Chinese Subtitles
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Roy Loi, Wang Lei, Jacky Chin, Richard Low, Irene Ang
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After his recovery and realization of his mistakes, Ken returns to Tekong Island to continue his Basic Military Training (BMT). Determined to change, Ken prepares to prove himself.
However, this change in attitude from Ken, immediately draws the dislike and mockery from some his Section mates led by Lobang. They feel that he is following after Wayang King's footsteps, just trying to flatter the commanders so that he can stand out. Ken tries to explain but to no avail. Instead, their misunderstandings deepen as the training continues. At the same time, Ip Man's girlfriend left him for another guy. Unable to contain his anger, Ip Man seeks help from Lobang & his Section mates to hatch a plan for revenge on his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend.
The new boyfriend immediately informs his gang, and quickly locate Lobang and the Section mates at their usual place where they will have dinner before booking in. A fight broke out. Wayang King was the first to escape, while Ken hesitated, but eventually stayed behind to defend his Section mates.
When questioned by the Commanders, Ken defended his actions because he learned that he should "Leave no man behind" and can't just run away. Seeing his Section mates being beaten up, is he wrong to go through thick and thin with them?
After this incident, what else is in store for Ken? What punishment will be met out because of the fight? How will the antagonisms between Ken, Wayang King, Lobang and the rest of the Section mates be resolved? In such an environment of mutual distrust and sabotage, will they be able to shake hands and work together, to face their greatest challenge?
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By Swee Leong
31 Jan 2013
Despite being heavily panned by critics, the first part of
Ah Boys to Men
went on to become the highest grossing local movie to date, earning more than S$6 million at the local box office and beating the fourteen year old record held by
Money No Enough
at the same time. This shows how accepting Singapore's moviegoers are to Jack Neo's brand of crass humour and melodrama. The sequel, simply named
Ah Boys to Men 2
, continues directly from where the first part haphazardly concluded with Recruit Ken Chow (Joshua Tan) returning to Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC), Pulau Tekong, to continue his Basic Military Training (BMT). He has turned over a new leaf following his sudden epiphany, and is now more enthusiastic about his training than the obnoxious Recruit Aloysius Jin (Maxi Lim) aka Wayang King, who, in turn, is threatened by Ken's new attitude. This change, as expected, did not go down well with the rest of his section mates, especially, his ex-partner in crime, Recruit Lobang (Wang Weiliang). Meanwhile, Recruit IP Man's (Noah Yap) girlfriend left him for another man.
Ah Boys to Men 2
is an inferior extension of the first movie in pretty much every aspect. For the script, it was way too predictable, someone inevitably made a "noble" sacrifice at some point and all grudges were forgotten as quickly as the weekend book outs ending during BMT. Unfortunately, Jack Neo also took the liberty of inserting as many crude jokes as possible, burdening the movie with off putting scenes of toilets and excretory products, and not to mention, the appalling objectification of women in military service and in public. These proved to be critical mistakes as they overshadowed the camaraderie of the section mates which is the promised focus of Part 2.
As with all of his other 19 films, Jack Neo skimmed on sensitive issues, like the already overused subject on Foreign Talent without much depth. Those who lamented that Part 1 concentrated too much on one character without any development for other characters, beware of what you wished for. In this sequel, all the section mates get more screen time. However, by doing so, the almost non-existent plot was stretched to paper thinness and yet, without much improvement in character development as there is no clear direction. While Ken pop up here and there, assisting Aloysius in preaching the correct attitude toward National Service, it is Lobang who carried this film, unexpectedly.
Part 2 has more scenes involving actual military training in BMTC, as compared to the previous part, which may stir nostalgia in some but this is not enough to forgive the many flaws and shortcomings of this film. Ultimately, it is a movie that supposed to tell a proper story and not a documentary. The cast, weighed down by a terrible script, also failed to perform. Joshua Tan as Ken Chow continues his streak of portrayal with limited range and Noah Yap, in contrast, overacted. Maxi Lim was forgettable and it is fortunate that most of the scenes focused on Lobang as Wang Weiliang might be the most natural of the lot. The others in the platoon are just not worth mentioning as there is not much for them to do. The veteran supporting cast was acceptable in their roles, but not brilliant. Irene Ang continues her undertaking of the overly protective mother with not much surprise. On the other hand, Richard Low is stunning as compared to his performance in the first part. After his character suffered a stroke which stops his incessant propagandistic speeches, he is actually quite enjoyable to watch. The well-known local blogger, Lee Kin Mun or better known as Mr Brown, made a cameo as the assessor of the situational test. His entertaining sequence is perhaps the highlight of the movie even though it ended with cheap computer generated wild boars that will make
's wolves look like a masterpiece. Chen Tianwen appears as Aloysius's father in an unnecessary and superfluous scene in a food court, which serves as an opportunity for Jack Neo to play with computer-generated imagery (CGI) and nothing more. Together with this scene, the scene during the field camp with imaginary fans, the coffee in the platoon sergeant's office and all scenes involving bakkwa are just obvious product placements, typical of a Jack Neo's movie. It is a pity that after all these years, Jack Neo has not improved in this aspect. Product placements may be inevitable but at least effort should be made to better integrate them. The pacing suffered due to the weak plot, product placements and largely because of the excessive use of lingering shots of local scenery and slow motion.
With duration of almost 2 hour,
Ah Boys to Men 2
appears to be an opportunistic attempt to rake in more money and offers nothing more to the table. There is no doubt that it will be a juggernaut at the box office this Lunar New Year as it has been proven that most moviegoers are quite attuned to Jack Neo's pandering ways but local movie industry can only truly march forward and flourish if and only if mediocrity is no longer condoned.
Verdict: If you are a fan of Jack Neo's movies, it is unlikely you will miss his 20th feature and if you are not a fan,
Ah Boys to Men 2
is unlikely to change your opinion and convert you into one.
Ps. As a continuation of Part 1, despite being supported by Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), this movie doesn't really bring across a positive image of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) with all the above mentioned flaws and gang fight which was not followed up by the police (weird!).
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Brian Williams is blogging about his SNL gig this weekend
NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams has two gigs this week: hosting the nightly news show and preparing to host Saturday Night Live this weekend, rehearsing and helping to write some segments. Some people say he's blurring the line between news and entertainment, but I'm looking forward to seeing how he does. And he's keeping a blog of how the week is going so far.
The Daily Nightly is one of the better network news blogs anyway, but these entries show Williams' funny side. After working one night, he actually had to go to 30 Rock and join the writers for their all-night writing session.
I got to 30 Rock at about 1am, and joined the Saturday Night Live writers for their all-night meeting (I don't normally do this; perhaps I should add that I don't normally host Saturday Night Live, which I am doing this Saturday). It's been a long time since I've pulled an all-nighter, but the SNL gang hasn't forgotten the rule we all learned in college for how to do it: consume mass quantities of snacks. To that end, dinner consisted of Tostitos and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
I've had nights like that myself.
The other blog entry for his hosting gig is here, and I'm sure he'll have a lot more to say next week after the show has aired.


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Friday, February 07, 2014
Just because you may not be the next Apolo Anton Ohno or Shaun White doesn't mean you can't get off your couch and into the Olympic spirit. Whether you want to hone your own skills and prepare yourself for the 2018 games or want to find a cozy place to watch others win the gold, you don't need to travel all the way to Russia to take part in this longstanding tradition.
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McGreevy's Boston
Named "America's First Sports Bar," McGreevy's Boston is a great spot if you're looking for someplace warm to watch the Winter Olympics. McGreevy's Boston will be showing the games from February 7th until the 23rd on 16 HD TVs so you won't miss any of the action. There is also a full bar and great food, so you'll have everything you need to cheer on the USA team.
McGreevy's Boston, 911 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 0221.
The Providence Rink
Don't want to leave all of the fun to the athletes? The Providence Rink at the Bank of America City Center offers private and public ice skating lessons that can have you well on your way to becoming the next Michelle Kwan. Whether you want to take one lesson or multiple lessons a week, lessons are offered to individuals of all ages and skill levels. The rink also offers public skating and has college student discounts every Wednesday night. Call 401-331-5544 to schedule your lesson.
The Providence Rink, Waterplace Park, Providence, RI, 02903.
Natural Science Center
If you're looking for something different to do with your kids, the South Shore Natural Science Center's Animalympics may be what you are looking for. From February 19th to the 21st come down to the natural science center with your children (ages 7-11) to experience a Winter Olympics in the animal kingdom. Enjoy looking at different types of animal "athletes" and learning about different species to determine which animals deserve Olympic gold.
South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacob Lane, Norwell, MA, 02061.
Providence Bruins
If ice hockey is your passion but you don't want to spend your month's paycheck on an NHL game or an airline ticket to Sochi, feel free to let out your inner hockey fan at a Providence Bruins game. Playing until April, there are plenty of opportunities to catch a home game and cheer on your team from the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence. What's even better is that tickets are affordable. So take a break from cheering on the USA Olympic team and be right in the middle of the action while you cheer on a local team to victory.
Dunkin Donuts Center: 1 La Salle Square, Providence, RI, 02903
Weston Ski Track
Have you ever dreamed of being a cross-country skier? Well, you have to start somewhere. The Weston Ski track offers lessons for individuals of all skill levels for adults and children. The best part, a children's lesson starts at $20 and an adult lesson at $33. Book your lesson online and start racing down those slopes.
Disney on Ice
Okay, so when you think Olympics you usually don't think Disney on Ice. Many of the skaters featured in these Disney productions, however, have been former world, Olympic, and national figure skating competitors. Disney on Ice: Let's Celebrate! will be coming to Boston's TD Garden from February 14th until February 23rd, so take the whole family and experience some of that Disney magic while watching skilled and experienced figure skaters.
TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA, 02114.
Discovery Museums
On February 7th you don't have to watch the 2014 Olympic Games opening ceremony from behind a TV screen, you can take part in your own. The Discovery Museum will allow children to make a flag from a real or imaginary country and line up for a parade around the museum. After your own ceremony you'll have plenty of time to get back on that couch and watch the opening of the 2014 Sochi Games.
Discovery Museums, 177 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720.
Wenham Museum
The Winter Olympic Adventure Exhibit at the Wenham Museum in Massachusetts is a great place for kids to learn all about the tradition of the Olympics while enjoying some fun and games. The exhibit, which runs from January 15th through March 30th, allows children to learn about the different countries competing in the games by looking at maps and flags from around the world. Kids can also demonstrate their creative side by designing their own Olympic mascot and can even feel like they are a part of the Olympics by playing winter sports inside the museum's gallery.
Wenham Museum, 132 Main Street, Wenham, MA, 01984.
Newport Winter Festival
Celebrate the "winter" part of the 2014 Winter Olympics at Newport's 26th annual winter festival. As New England's largest winter extravaganza, the Newport festival features over 150 events including music, food, and fun for all ages. The festival runs from February 14th until the 23rd and best of all, the proceeds from the event benefit local charities, nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and community programs.
Newport Winter Festival, 28 Pelham Street, Newport, RI, 02840.
Ski Jump Competition
The Harris Hill Ski Jump Competition allows you to see an Olympic-sized ski jumping competition close to home. Come down to Harris Hill the weekend of the 15th and 16th of February to see a great competition with jumpers from the U.S., Europe, and Canada. This event also offers a festive atmosphere with food, music, and even a beer tent. Don't miss out on these mini-Winter Olympics; purchase your tickets online or at the event.
Cedar Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A local professor is trying to change the way wounds are covered.
Medical dressings for hard-to-heal wounds are unique and quite expensive, according to Dr. Peter Lelkes, director of Temple School of Medicine's Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Engineering.
In response, he's developing a wound dressing made from soybeans.
"Soy is a plant protein that is abundant and which is 'green,' so it can be renewed," he explains. "It is inexpensive; it is bioactive, so it accelerates wound healing; it is not derived from animals, which has several issues including the avoidance of disease transfer."
He says the special dressings would also work well in a war zone, because the healing properties of soy last a long time.
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Rock Valley College is pursuing LEED Gold Certification which includes the following technologies for energy savings. Rock Valley College has implemented numerous strategies to aggressively reduce the energy consumption of its new facility.
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The closed-loop Geothermal system includes (8) water-cooled heat pump units, primarily loop water pumps, a 164 vertical well geothermal bore field, and associated piping providing 420 ton cooling capacity. This system will work to create jobs, reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and leverage grant funding in a learning environment that can promote these initiatives to future generations.
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