Recent content by Blackadder1916

The "original comms" of the Canadian Militia/Army (or most other military forces) in the field were despatch riders, staff gallopers** (aides de camp) or runners. Once faster methods of communication (flags, heliograph, telegraph, telephone and radio) became available they were used. The Post...

Also a "quantity of petrol".

MRE sized I used to make Xmas tree decorations out of them. I preferred "Frank's Red Hot", and even before the "put that s*** of everything" ad campaign, did. Though my everyday sauce is now Valentina's.

Joint news conference ongoing at present from Los Angeles with FBI and RCMP. $1.0 million USD reward for this guy...

He may have behaved badly but it only interrupted his practice for a few years. https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/stanley-e-protokowicz-jr-1491742 https://cnsmaryland.org/2007/12/19/bad-lawyers-worsen-under-mild-punishments/ Protokowicz's case (Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v...

That's how you get a "Hooker with a heart of gold".

Berlin may have a larger number demonstrating against compulsory military service because this time around they are not exempt. During the Cold War, while the rest of "West" German males could be conscripted once they turned 18, those "legally resident" in West Berlin were exempt. Reportedly...

"Always treat your kite like you treat your woman" Lord Flashheart

I would hold the champagne until the clusterf*** that is the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission presents it's "new" report (the previous one, presented on time earlier this year, but rejected by the government) to see if the electoral districts have been added to and/or changed...

The 3/4 tons seemed more adaptable to non-administrative roles than the 5/4s. https://canadianarmsandarmour.ca/3-4-ton-smp-dodge-trucks/ Armed . . . On escort duty with the R22Regt. in downtown Montreal, Quebec during the October Crisis, 1970. (Montreal Gazette) Seen fitted with a M1919...

From earlier this month https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-dutch-central-bank-shifts-billions-in-gold-from-canada-us-to-london-in/

It's not as if anyone has ever set fire to the White House? 🔥🏛️

Also within the FVEY community Australia has the Intelligence Services Act 2001 https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2004A00928/2020-09-18/text Similar to the UK legislation, it has provision about legal liability for actions taken outside the home country. It continues with more caveats and...

The UK has the Intelligence Services Act 1994. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/13/contents Section 7 (007 :cool:) is titled 7. Authorisation of acts outside the British Islands. and begins . . . 7 (1) If, apart from this section, a person would be liable in the United Kingdom for...