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Hmm, where is the Starbucks in Grande Prairie?  I was up there for a couple weeks, a couple weeks ago, and I must've missed it.  Its my hometown, and I've been back once or twice a year since I left for University in 2000... every time I go back, I'm amazed at the changes.

I've got a chime in with a vote for the French Vanilla as well.  Absolute perfection in a cup.  I usually had a blueberry muffin to go with it, and that was breakfast more times than I'd care to remember while I was attending University. 

I think I provided a more than suitable disclaimer.  I was told that by a Lt. (N) at the Recruiting Centre, and I read that same number here posted by someone else (I believe it was Casing).  Because I'm basing it on my memory, and the CFRC's have given out inaccurate numbers in the past, I...

There were 11 (at least, thats what I was told, and I've read it elsewhere on this site) Aerospace Engineers selected at the last selection board.  The CF is in need of Engineering Officers, but getting selected is still competitive. 

I'd  bet that around 40% of USA teenagers would respond the same way, for the same reasons.  Why?  Because most kids are retarded. 

Hey, I was just about to post the same thing, and it did the little "while you were typing a new reply has been posted."  Now thats a feature I like.

While on that subject, I have a question.  DEO Engineering Officers who get the signing bonus are required to give 4 years obligatory service.  I've heard reports from some in that situation that their scheduled training is about 2.5 years long.  It doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense, to...

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is a great organization, from my limited exposure to them. I originally happened upon their site while looking up tax rates comparisons for each province.  Now I check it every month or so.  I have complete intentions of joining once I become a taxpayer again...

As an addendum, its impossible that you could go from applying to basic in about 2 months.  Also, there is no way you'd already know you're good for September basic, if you just applied a week or two ago.

Something sounds wrong. First of all, the medical can't be sent out and return the same day.  Its got to go to Borden, and be reviewed by a very small medical staff there.  There is no conceivable way that it could come back the same day. Second, after you finish everything at the CFRC, you've...

I do know that leases in Quebec run from July to June, so that might be part of it?  Although, I have no idea if July 1 is moving day because the leases work that way, or if Leases work that way because July 1 is moving day. 

True enough, majority rules, but the idea that the losers opinions don't count is not a central idea in majority rules.  Majority rules, but everybody gets a say (now if only there more accountability).  And I would be saying that if the Conservatives won, and someone said the same thing.  I...

I'm guessing here, but maybe the Enhanced Reliabilty Check?  Every recruiting centre has different policies it seems, so its a complete guess on my part.  12 weeks sounds like an awful long time for a backlog, especially now that most summer BMQ people should be processed and through the door. ...

Hmm, where to begin. First, thats an awful way to look at a democracy.  "Only the Winner's opinion matters".  Obviously if that was the case, we may as well do away with the House of Commons, and just let Paul Martin decide everything on his own. Also, I hate to burst your bubble, but the...

Yeah, I was just going to say the same thing.  Also, in addition to Lord, I think I remember reading something about Charest considering it as well (or that might've just been speculation... hmm)

http://www.ece.ualberta.ca/~rschultz/A-AD-121-F01-JX-00_-_CF_Manual_of_Abbreviations.pdf

I'll be a Signal Officer, and I have an electrical engineering degree.  Its not an Air Force trade, but it is the same process for any element.  I also had applications in for Communications and Electronics Engineer (Air) and Aerospace Engineer, but I wasn't selected for either of those.  I...

I recall seeing a sign at the airport (either Saskatoon or Calgary, I forget) that said something along the lines of "liquids with undetermined origin aren't allowed" (I assume the issued insect repellent is a liquid?).  Anyways, I had a sealed unopened bottle of water with me, so it was ok, but...

Its great to know the winner of the election believes he won on a subject that most Canadians have absolutely no clue about (and Paul Martin knows they don't know, thats how he used it so effectively).

Do keep in mind that your High School marks are considered during your application as a DEO.  From what I've been told, they only matter in circumstances when its between you and someone else, and that might give one of the two an edge.  But when it comes time for selection boards, and they have...