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Great post...lots of useful info. The only thing I would add is that one's LIFESTYLE has alot to do with getting/staying in shape and losing weight.  Eating is only one side of the coin.  It depends on what kind of job you do, what you do in your free time etc etc. If you work in an office for...

You gotta love these safety videos.  I had to watch a North American made video as part of the forklift course I took for my current job.  Man, we were all laughing so hard.  Especially when the instructor told us that he had to pay almost $500 to order the video and course package from...

My defense. Well let's look at it from the other angle.  If I'm getting razzed for saying that she was selected based not on her qualifications but on the demographic she represents, on her gender/race/immigrant status etc etc and if I'm wrong then someone, please do tell me what qualifications...

I'm unimpressed with this one.  To me this whole thing reeks of political patronage and is a perfect example of playing the political correctness card.  What ever happened to appointing someone based on merit?  I'm sorry, so she's a journalist who's done a few documentaries and can speak five...

Any other Land Rover buffs out there who can tell me where I might be able to purchase a Land Rover Defender in Canada?  Currently, the new models are not available in Canada but supposedly they will be coming here in 2007.  Too bad I won't be able to afford a new one!  But I have heard that you...

Toronto's jammed full of great pubs...here's a few more suggestions if you're closer to Yorkville and UofT: The Madison (Its an old mansion that's been converted into a pub.  Absolutely amazing party there.  Always lots of cuties) The Duke of York (AKA The Puke of York) The Bedford Academy...

"Two nights ago I finished reading The Wars - Timothy Findley" Good call Sheerin!  What did you think of it?  I'd wager its one of the best books I've ever read.  Findley is fantastic.

Sure I can understand the reasoning behind having a coffee shop on every corner.  Everyone needs their cup of joe.  Its just sad that for the most part they are all Starbucks (In Vancouver anyway).  Starbucks is like a virus or something, it just grows and grows.  I live in a fairly small town...

Typical day at a Vancouver Starbucks: Vancouver yuppie in line in front of me: "I'll have a tall, half-sweet, no-foam, extra-smooth, de-caf, soy milk latte with a splash of hazelnut and a drizzle of organic,unsweetned caramel." Me: "Do you people still serve coffee? Good...I'll have a medium...

Like I said, I'm not here to pick a fight but it seems that others are.  Like I also said, I am not in the military so I'm unfortunately not privy to these inside jokes about officers.  I saw the comment and I'm sure anyone can understand that it would seem insulting if one didn't know that it...

As an aspiring officer currently in the DEO application process I've been following this thread with some interest. "yeah, sure. Last couple years of my contract, so I get a better pension. Until then, I'll keep working for a living. My Mom made me a gentleman, I don't need the Queen for it."...

Uk servicemen to face trial over alleged abuses. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4698251.stm

Well I haven't heard many 911 calls actually.  But this one is almost unbelievable.  I checked Snopes.com and its still undertermined whether this is a fake or not.  If it is real though then there really is no hope for some people.  Enjoy...

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I'm filling out the interview prep form but for the life of me I cannot find any info on the training program for Armour Officers. One of the questions is: "Where and how long is the training?" I've looked at the occupation sheets that they give you at the recruiting center and online but can...

"Paris:1919" by Margaret MacMillan Amazing book about the Versailles peace conference.  Its almost sickening to read how the "peacemakers" arbitrarily sliced up the map.

The push ups are tough to nail down partly because there are so many different accounts of what a "proper" push up is.  I've literally heard about 5 different stories regarding this.  The CF physical fitness guide indicates that you are supposed to have your hands under your shoulders, pointing...

"Also you don't mention chinups. I was under the impression those were part of the physical." From what I understand.  The Hand Grip Test is meant to be a measure of your ability to do chin ups.  But they do recommend practicing chiunups regularly.

Western Europe is great for backpacking not just because there is alot to see.  Its also relatively safe for the beginner and there is not as much of a culture shock as say going to South East Asia or the Middle East.  If you've never been travelling before then start with Western Europe then...

I was talking to someone at CFRC Vancouver today and they were saying that the CF's policy with respect to background/security checks has recently changed for those applicants who went overseas to study.  The person was saying that if an applicant was out of the country at university then they...