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    Computer Tips and Tricks

    LibreOffice is built upon OpenOffice. Both branched out in different directions. OpenOffice is backed by Oracle, LibreOffice, by the Document Foundation which is backed by Google, SUSE & Red Hat. Both are the same concept, different flavours. Major difference is that LibreOffice is being...
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    Computer Tips and Tricks

    I would recommend LibreOffice over OpenOffice. Just my :2c:.
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    Physical Fitness (Jogging, Diet, Cardiovascular, and Strength )

    Good lifts! Are you doing some form of linear progression? On a different note, crossfit endurance has added 'Ruck' as a sport. They describe their 'military prescription' here (http://www.crossfitendurance.com/military-prescription). Cheers, Kan
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    Advice for metal fabrication (in & around) Montreal for squat rack

    For the past two months I have been trying to get quotes from metal fabricators in Montreal for the construction of this (http://startingstrength.com/index.php/site/equipment#rack). So far the only quote I have received is for $1,650 with a five week delivery. I know that I can not compare...
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    Questions about degree and commitment (British/Canadian citizen)

    Thanks for the clarification  :) Cheers, Kan
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    Physical Fitness (Jogging, Diet, Cardiovascular, and Strength )

    Note: The URLs posted in this reply are not WFS (profanity & excessive use of sarcasm) Those numbers were observations made by Rip training clients/athletes at his Wichita Falls Athletic Club. Rip's simplest explanation as to why he no longer even advocates those numbers can be found here...
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    Questions about degree and commitment (British/Canadian citizen)

    1. As  everyone else previously mentioned, contact a CFRC as they can answer all your specifics pertaining to your situation. Here are a few points from my side: 1. The CEGEP system is publicly funded (apart from your administrative and textbook fees). The normal two-year science program (and...
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    Profs say students lack maturity, feel entitled

    I have been a teaching assistant (TA) at a university for a year now. When I asked a few Professors (now in their senior) why students that do not perform are being allowed to move onto second and third year subjects, their answers were: 1. Universities are (apparently) required to allow for...
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    On the path

    Karate, Here is the link to the CFAT thread found on this site: http://forums.milnet.ca/forums/threads/23193.0.html The information and resources found within the thread are more than sufficient to prepare you for the CFAT.
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    Become an RMC Military Faculty

    This might be of help: http://www.rmc.ca/per/emp/index-eng.asp (WFS)
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    Enrollment / Swearing In Ceremony [MERGED]

    G'day, I simply wanted to add my suggestion regarding appropriate attire whilst sitting for your CFAT. I passed the CFAT earlier today in Montreal. I would have dressed differently if I had known how the day was to unfold. I wore clean jeans with a tucked in dress shirt (all ironed) in the...
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    Application Process Samples [2003 - 2018]

    -UPDATE- Recruiting Center: Montreal Regular/Reserve: Regular Officer/NCM: Officer (DEO) Trade Choice 1: Engineering Officer Trade Choice 2: Signals Officer Trade Choice 3: Construction Engineering Officer Application Date: March 5, 2012 First Contact: April 25th, 2012 Aptitude Test: May 22nd...
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    The Future of the Canadian Forces

    Here is the URL for the entire e-conference series titled 'The Future of Fighting: How The Canadian Military Must Adapt': http://www.opencanada.org/the_future_of_fighting/
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    Application Process Samples [2003 - 2018]

    -UPDATE- Recruiting Center: Montreal Regular/Reserve: Regular Officer/NCM: Officer (DEO) Trade Choice 1: Engineering Officer Trade Choice 2: Signals Officer Trade Choice 3: Construction Engineering Officer Application Date: March 5, 2012 First Contact: April 25th, 2012 (Scheduling of CFAT...
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    Jump drive Encryption suggestions

    TrueCrypt (http://www.truecrypt.org/; WFS) is very good and I would highly recommend taking a few minutes to learn the basics. You can follow along with a few demonstration/tutorials on youtube if you wish (http://bit.ly/INUtoh; WFS). Edit: fix typo
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    Joseph Kony 2012

    Two interesting reads on the subject matter at hand (and the associated #KONY2012 campaign): 1. http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/reality-check-with-polly-curtis/2012/mar/08/kony-2012-what-s-the-story?newsfeed=true 2. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17306118
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    Application Process Samples [2003 - 2018]

    Recruiting Center: Montreal Regular/Reserve: Regular Officer/NCM: Officer (DEO) Trade Choice 1: Engineering Officer Trade Choice 2: Signals Officer Trade Choice 3: Construction Engineering Officer Application Date: March 5, 2012 First Contact: Aptitude Test: Interview: Medical: Merit Listed...
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    How to search for members in specific occupations?

    After a bit more extensive reading and searching of broader topics within the forums, I formulated the following 'answers' to my own questions: As CONSTR ENGRs are considered a 'purple trade', they are deployed and utilized as required by the entire CF. Primarily being a Air Force trade...
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    How to search for members in specific occupations?

    Hi, I am a first time poster. I have been reading around this site since 2010. I am now in the process of wrapping up my M.Sc. for 2012 and have decided to apply to the CF (potentially coming returning to uni to pursue my PhD). Based on my background, the CFRC suggested I read up on construction...
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