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Uh-oh! "There must be thousands of them!" "Hundreds of thousands." "One million, seven hundred seventy-one thousand, five hundred sixty-one. That's assuming one fur cap, multiplying with an average litter of ten, producing a new generation every twelve hours over a period of three days–" "And...

I performed at the US Ambassador's Ottawa residence in '09, and they had a great party for many people.  Great entertainment, lots of guests, and well staffed.  Even the band (Canadian) had access to hot dogs, appetizers and Sam Adams, whereas the normal fare for us is maybe a sandwich tray with...

39/50. It didn't seem that long since I was in Chemistry and Physics until I took this!

The Battle of the River Plate is a fantastic film, and it does make mention of the Kiwis.  Add to the list of ships that have played themselves, HMS Amethyst in Yangtse Incident: The story of HMS Amethyst.

Ok, so here is the basic idea of the haircut that you can have, at most times after basic: Sides:  Thick enough that you can't see the skin beneath.  This will require a haircut every 3/4 weeks though, as it is usually a fine line between that and having it touch your ears. Top: A good amount...

We are straying into a very deep moral issues with this thread.  Most people believe that democracy is at least in part defined by the freedoms with which we are given.  Why is it that we would stop someone from making the choice of death.  After having seen 3 uncles die from cancer, each of...

Indeed, but when I look at women, I don't wonder how well their ovaries are working! :p I don't have remotely enough knowledge to comment on specific advantages/disadvantages to their armament, but I am a firm believer, as I expect all people working with this equipment would be, of function...

I was fortunate enough to see Dauntless just before she was commissioned while in Portsmouth on vacation.  Absolutely breathtaking ship.  She looks extremely impressive, and hugely more modern than the Ticonderoga near her at the time.  My camera didn't stop :p.

Quite right.  The Acronyms have been changing, and I'm not in the Army circles as much any more.  Now editing to correct.

Both teach similar things, but the PRes Navy BMQ-Common has a lot more time to expand on some facets.  I do know that if one transfers into the Regular Force, new officers who had the PRes Navy BMQ bypassed the first 7 weeks of their BMOQ, while those with the PRes Army BMQ-Land did not. A...

Ah, the eminently brilliant Blackadder! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEYyjVuk5M8

I'd like to be at home with the wife and kids.

I'll strongly second The Macallan 12.  Not everyone likes Islays like the Bowmore, so it is the safer bet. The Glenfiddich Ancient Reserve should be quite nice as well.  While the 12 is a bit harsh, I find that the 15 and above are very pleasant.

I've always heard that referred to as 'indicating'.

Wait, so we won't be playing beach volleyball when I get to Esquimalt?!?  Next you're going to tell me MARS officers aren't training for the voyage to Mars!

Your access to personal kit varies from platoon to platoon, but as of this summer, most platoons had access to cell phones for a limited time each night, from 2000h to 2200h.  Laptop access was restricted until late into the course. Since you say you had a cell phone from your office, I am...

BMQ will be Substantially more easy/simple/fun if you are able to perform adequately on the express test.  That being said, unless you fail the beep test or 2 of the 3 other components, you can maintain status in a platoon until a few weeks later.  DO NOT count on reaching the level need in a...

I applied through CFRC Windsor.  I don't know if there is much for them to tell, as aside from having my medical/CFAT taken from my prior application, it made no difference to the application process.  Once your CT application is done, thigs will start moving again if you get accepted. At this...

Well, the tunes played are Bonnie Dundee and Glendaurel Highlanders.  I do not believe that the tunes were chosen for any specific reason, as it was Ceremonial Guard playing for both regiments' anniversaries, and those were standard repertoire marches at that time. ekpiper

As it happened, I submitted my CT at the Recruiting Centre, but it gets sent to your unit automatically.  That was the same day that I had handed in my questionnaire to apply for ROTP.  If you intend to apply for ROTP, you should do so immediately, as it is best to go through any hoops early on...