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kenmnuggus brings up another important point: no matter how much protein you consume, if your body doesn't have enough calories to burn, it starts decomposing the protein for energy. You want your body burning calories and keeping protein, not burning protein and keeping calories. That's why...

I've played quite a bit of rugby with guys who go hard core with the creatine as part of their diet. I asked my dad (who's a GP) if creatine is a worthwhile supplement, and he told me that it is only noticeably effective when taken while you are close to your peak strength level (ie. > 95%)...

Over the past seven months of dealing with CFRC Vancouver, I have found as well that there have been some 'dry spells' where it is nigh impossible to contact them by phone. The best option is to go in in person, as Good2Golf suggested. I have found the best time to reach them by phone is around...

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Exactly what I was thinking. In grade eight I had some pretty fearsome neck-acne that I decided to cover up with collars and turtlenecks... ::) I'm sure you can guess how that went. As soon as I lost that look and started showering after gym class, things straightened out a bit. After finally...

Nice, I remember this song from the video clip about Jeb Corliss and his wingsuit that was all over the internet recently.

Why wouldn't they if they just finished telling you that they would? If it depends on how you repeat it, then be sure to repeat it in a way that makes it count. CFRC > your 'friend who isn't so sure either.' No one is trying to aggravate you, you just need to listen to what your RC tells you and...

Yeah it will almost definitely be academic. Universities don't really care how accurately or fast you can throw a dodgeball or how good you are at indoor soccer, unfortunately. The other classes they will look at will be languages, humanities, that kind of stuff. If your high school offers a...

Universities look at the courses necessary for the faculty you are applying for. It seems logical that RMC would do the same. You may need two courses that meet the prerequisites (eg. you need two of bio/phys/chem for sciences), but lets say you take all three. In that case, it seems they will...

There will most likely come a point in the application process where they will have to freeze your file until all education criteria are satisfied. "Don't worry, I'll finish and pass the course soon" probably won't fly. I suggest you finish your school while building on your teamwork...

Under the "Combat Arms" board there is a sub-forum for combat engineer-related topics. If you look in there, there are lots of threads which cover the combat engineer's trade, including threads about what they do on tour.

I agree, since you would then have references from within the military who are able to vouch for you (if they deem you worthy of their support  ;)).

Thanks oaktown, it's always good to hear from someone who is talking from a position of knowledge. Just to clarify, I put staying at UBC as my first choice and going to RMC for my second, but I explicitly stated in my short essay that I would be happy to go to RMC as well. So for me it's all...

I don't think bench brings that many muscle groups into play. Granted, by changing your grip you can focus on inner/outer/triceps, but I wouldn't put it into the same category as cleans, deadlifts and squats. I'm not bashing bench; it's one of my favourite workouts, but I wouldn't consider it...

My trade preferences are: 1) Engineering Officer 2) ACSO 3) Infantry Officer I'm not really sure what the cutoff is, but I was told by the recruiter at CFRC Van. that the further you are into your studies, the more likely they will offer you to stay in civi. I'm first year UBC, they told me I...

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...My best guess is that the phone is not working? Or you have the wrong extension number? You could always go in person to see them, or call another line/extension to see if they can get you in touch with him or her.

Just as a suggestion, I would find a website/forum more appealing if there weren't "textisms" (whatever those things are called) like "thanx" or "rulez" being used on the home page.  :2c: Cool idea though, good luck with it. Jonathan

You're in grade eleven but your courses are at a university level? Just curious. High marks are a must, like Phoebe said. There is no definitive cut off; you are evaluated based on the competitiveness of the rest of the applicants. In terms of volunteer hours, just devote a couple of hours a...

Nothing like some Precision Drilling! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Qhbdijv5Y&NR=1&feature=endscreen