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It's kind of strange that this is just becoming an issue now, 4 months after the fact. I admit to having a evil curiosity as to what exactly the cartoons were about. Apparently it all relates even farther back to a Danish writer who wanted to publish a book on the life of Muhammad, but couldn't...

Okay, perhaps it's just me, but what is Elections Canada up to these days? I understand that in the world arena Elections Canada is highly regarded. But here at home, I have some issues. Somehow I got conned into working on the election. While going through my training (yes, everyone you saw at...

Actually there's a really good link to a video that shows you. Armymedic posted it in the recruiting forum under the title (appropriately enough) "What people in the military really do". Check it out to give yourself a better idea. Cheers.

Please tell me this topic is at its end. It's tiring, frustrating, and seldom interesting anymore. The cadet was, um, interesting though. I've never actually met anyone in cadets, despite my mom being a civvie instructor for them.

That evil search function! I'm female, I've passed all my tests, and now I'm waiting to hear back. I've worked bloody hard at it, too. From what my Sig Op fiance tells me (as well as my time on these boards) using the excuse "I'm female" is a no go. I'd be more worried about the injury. You...

Terrifying!  ;D

So you're in favour of ripping the country apart? It's aggravating. I sort of agree with you, but I'm also annoyed with your post. I can't decide if truth hurts or if you're being overly critical. I have to say though, my decision will be based less on the Quebec issue, and more on health...

Election campaigns silent on Afghan war. http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/story.html?id=5fe7ae99-e9f5-4d98-b662-7f7b80974b3a&k=76811 It would be interesting to hear exactly what the various leaders' thoughts actually are, but according to this article, we may not know until after a party is...

I'm glad you're going to think carefully about getting an animal. I'm in a bit of a panic right now because both my husband and I will be gone this summer (I'm off to basic and he's doing his QL 3s) and we have two cats. We've got friends who are willing to take them, but I feel really horrible...

When you go in for your testing, the CF will pay for your bus fare, including Greyhound. As for putting in your application, it's always nice to go in so you can talk to someone. They can answer all of your questions and give you a lot of information that may be difficult to find on-line. If...

There are actually many references to loosing weight in these threads, though I know the search option can be hit or miss at times. Look in the Training forum. Paracowboy usually has good advice. My advice would be to run more. Run at least 45 minutes 4 times a week. While weight training can...

I asked for a small food processor one year and got it. I love it. I also like cooking, so there you go. I think that when it comes to appliances, it has to be something she likes, something she asks for, and something that is not the main present. An appliance and more frivolous present makes a...

This is always a fun topic for me. I'm still in university and still dealing with anti-military issues on campus. Currently our student union is "deciding for once and all [our] view on the CF". They still want to ban CF recruitment advertising. It's a continuous and frustrating battle for me...

As for BMI and weight, I just did my medical and asked this very question after they took my waist measurement. Apparently, BMI is no longer considered a good indicator of how healthy someone is as muscle is denser (more dense?) than fat. The CF now uses a ratio of your waist measurement...

So run in the snow. I used to live in Edmonton and did all the time. (Though I admit, it's nicer to run here in Vancouver in the winters!) Learn to layer, pick a route where people actually shovel their sidewalks, and go for it. What happens if you end up doing a winter BMQ? Have fun.

Green tea, McDonald's coke (or watered down cola of any sort), Advil, and a run. I actually read about these cures in a magazine a few months back (wish I could remember which one).It was a list of hangover cures. Green tea topped the list, but for those of us who don't particularly like green...

Actually, if you read other people's statements, you'll notice that others don't like Ann Coulter either. Some comments on the first page illustrate this. Having never met Ann Coulter, I can't say whether I like her, but judging from her comments, if she really believes what she says, I doubt...

Wow, I remember this. My fiance just finished his BMQ this summer. I remember not wanting to leave home in case I missed a call. Got over that, though, when I realized I had to live my own life. You should try setting up a calling schedule, that way you won't be as worried about missing calls...

As for women in the IDF, this is what Wikipedia had to say: "In a controversial move, the IDF abolished its "Womens Corps" command in 2004, with a view that it has become an anachronism and a stumbling block towards integration of women in the army as regular soldiers with no special status." To...

My grand goal for the next year is to do the Grouse Grind in 50 minutes. With no pack on.  Okay, with pack (say 40lbs), my goal is to survive the Grouse Grind on a weekly basis.