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  1. daftandbarmy

    Artificial Intelligence

    36% of those polled believe that AI is harmful? We're in alot of trouble, Canada... Views on Artificial Intelligence Canadians are divided: 34% say AI is good for society, 36% believe it is harmful, and 31% are unsure. Those results are similar to those of March 2025 (32% perceived them as...
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    Why Employees Stay Silent When They See Warning Signs of a Problem

    Have the troops stopped bitching? Read on... :) Why Employees Stay Silent When They See Warning Signs of a Problem Summary. To address challenges posed by ambiguous threats, employees need to speak up at the earliest signs of trouble. Yet research shows that the more ambiguous a threat, the...
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    Meanwhile, in Nepal

    NTS: Never, ever piss off a bunch of Nepalese people...
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    The Army wants to get the load soldiers carry down to 55 pounds

    Better logistics systems, lighter loads for the Infantry... but up to 100lbs will still be carried from time to time. Army leaders say that the service’s new “squad as a system” approach to kitting our soldiers with less gadgets could cut down on the total gear infantrymen have to carry. The...
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    Legault tells auto board scandal inquiry he only learned of cost overruns in February

    Only half a billion over? Loose change... ;) Legault tells auto board scandal inquiry he only learned of cost overruns in February Legault was the latest member of the government to take the stand at a public inquiry examining how the SAAQclic online platform, where Quebecers can renew...
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    Canada's sports system is 'broken' and suffers from widespread abuse: Federal commission

    Sounds familiar, unfortunately... The Canadian sports system is rife with abuse and fosters a culture that discourages athletes from speaking out, according to a scathing review from a commission the federal government launched to probe systemic abuse in sports. "Maltreatment in sport...
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    5 Canadian soldiers suspended after Nazi salute video emerges

    Days without Hateful Conduct - 0 5 Canadian soldiers suspended after Nazi salute video emerges Incident is the latest alleged case of right-wing extremism to rock the military The Canadian Army is now dealing with another incident of alleged hateful conduct that involves Quebec-based soldiers...
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    Mass food poisonings cast shadow over Indonesia's free school meals

    oops... Mass food poisonings cast shadow over Indonesia's free school meals Indonesia is on an ambitious mission to offer free meals to 80 million school children - but that hasn't exactly gone according to plan. Nearly 80 students across two high schools in Cianjur, south of the capital...
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    Tamiya | President Mr. Shunsaku Tamiya Passed Away at 90

    It's been a helluva week for our childhood icons ... The modeling world mourns not only the loss of an extraordinary CEO, but also a pioneer whose passion and vision shaped generations of hobbyists across the globe. For some, the name Shunsaku Tamiya might not ring a bell. However, if you've...
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    3 drillers freed from northern B.C. mine after being trapped for days, says company

    Holy crap... interesting use of remote technology Newmont Corp. says the three miners who have been trapped for days in the Red Chris mine in northern B.C. were successfully brought to the surface safely on Thursday night. The company says they were freed at 10:40 p.m. PT. "We are relieved...
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    UK and Germany sign first bilateral treaty since WWII, focusing on defence

    Jolly good... sehr gut! UK and Germany sign first bilateral treaty since WWII, focusing on defence UK’s Starmer says plan in place in event of ceasefire in Ukraine once Russia’s Putin agrees to ‘unconditional’ truce. The Kensington Treaty, signed by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German...
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    Felix Baumgartner, first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, dies in paragliding crash

    Nein! Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound during a 24-mile leap through the stratosphere more than a decade ago, was killed in a crash Thursday along the eastern coast of Italy, according to an official where the crash occurred. He was...
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    Canadians Show Growing Support for Military and Defence Spending

    Nice... Canadians Show Growing Support for Military and Defence Spending Our national survey reveals an increase in Canadians’ positive impressions of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), alongside growing trust in their ability to defend the country. There is also strong public support for the...
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    Life as a Private

    Survey says... A Study of the Motivations and Experiences of Junior Enlisted Personnel in the U.S. Army The U.S. Army Recruiting Command asked RAND Arroyo Center to undertake research to improve its understanding of soldiers' motivations to join the Army, and how the reality of Army life...
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    Parasites and Staphylococcus: How hygienic are public swimming pools really?

    I don't think I'll ever get into a public pool again ;) You may be surprised to learn that the unmistakable smell of chlorine that hits you when you come out of the changing room and into the swimming pool actually isn't technically the smell of chlorine. "This smell is when chlorine is...
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    CSIS says it took steps against dozens of employees over misconduct last year

    Looks like the new policies are working... CSIS says it took steps against dozens of employees over misconduct last year OTTAWA — Canada's spy service says it closed 34 misconduct cases last year and concluded the allegations were founded in 33 of the cases. Jim Bronskill, The Canadian...
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    I (Mostly Safely) Hiked the West Coast Trail: Here are few things I Iearned about stumbling carefully...

    I (Mostly Safely) Hiked the West Coast Trail: Here are few things I Iearned about stumbling carefully... The West Coast Trail (WCT) is a well-known global treasure stretching for about 75kms along the West Coast of Vancouver Island between Bamfield, in the north, to Port Renfrew, in the...
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    Federal Transport Minister Freeland slams B.C. Ferries deal with Chinese company

    China's building four new ferries for BC:
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    Three Montana Army National Guard members face trespassing charges

    On the horns of a dilemma... hree Montana Army National Guard members face trespassing charges after authorities said they landed a Black Hawk helicopter in a mountain pasture on a private ranch to take several elk antlers before flying away. A witness saw the May 4 landing and the person who...
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    King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss killed in shooting aged 59

    What the actual Eff... how sad... King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss killed in shooting aged 59 The actor, best know for voicing John Redcorn in the long-running animated series, was killed on Saturday in Texas The actor Jonathan Joss, best known for voicing John Redcorn in King of the Hill...
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