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I don't take any credit for this one, but thought it was funny...RMS clerks in particular should enjoy it.  ;D THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF RMS CLERKS In these times of downsizing, trade-merging and doing more with less, resulting in unrealistic expectations customers place on clerks, it's time...

I recently added skipping to my workout regime and have to say that I am getting my butt kicked! (Sometimes literally, ouch!)  Seriously, what an incredible cardio workout skipping is!!  I can't believe it took me this long to 'discover' it and add it to my weekly schedule (especially since I...

Although I know reservists are considered to be "part-time soldiers", I was wondering if they are regarded as civilians by the reg force population, even when working alongside reg force members in Class A and Class B jobs? The reason I ask is that I had a discussion recently with a WO about my...

How to Cook a Christmas Turkey: Step 1. Go buy a turkey Step 2. Take a drink of whiskey, scotch, or JD Step 3. Put turkey in the oven Step 4. Take another 2 drinks of whiskey Step 5. Set the degree at 375 ovens Step 6. Take 3 more whiskeys of drink Step 7. Turn oven the on Step 8. Take 4...

Canada was stunned this morning when it was announced that The Stanley Cup will be awarded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, possibly as early as December 10th. The cup will be stripped from from 2008 playoff champions the Detroit Red Wings and be awarded to the Leafs, who didn't even make the...

An updated version of the CFLRS Joining Instructions is now available (Nov. 2008): http://www.cflrs.forces.gc.ca/menu/pd/ir-ji/index-eng.asp There is a lot of new (excellent) information for candidates on this document, so even if you have seen the older version, be sure to check this one out.  :)

1. When will you decorate for Christmas? 2. Real tree, artificial tree, or no tree? 3. How much of your Christmas shopping have you completed? 4. What would you like the Jolly Fat Guy to bring you this year? 5. Do you open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? 6. What do you eat on...

L.A. Weight Loss is going out of business. What will people do now to lose weight? Eat right and exercise? No, no...that will never catch on. Too sensible and not nearly quick enough. Another expensive pipe-dream weight loss plan will come along soon, I'm sure.  >:D L.A. Weight Loss Closes Doors

Might I suggest "a life" as the prize?  ::)  LOL  :blotto:

I am FED UP. I don't know if customer service has always been as bad as it is now in Canada (or at least here on the East Coast), but it sure is abominable in most places of business today. Example #1: Yesterday, I went to Canadian Tire for a few things. This particular store was laid out a bit...

A friend recommended that I start taking Cold FX prior to going to St. Jean to stave off the inevitable "Shack Hack". Does Cold FX really work? Does it obliterate symptoms or just make them a bit milder? Is it better to take it every day or just when you start feeling the symptoms...

Grits want voting age dropped to 16 But premier isn’t so sure younger teens mature enough By AMY SMITH Provincial Reporter Sat. Nov 1 - 6:07 AM The voting age in Nova Scotia should be reduced to 16, says Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil. Mr. McNeil introduced a bill in the legislature...

Another baby-killer gets caught despite a masterful effort in weaving a tangled web of lies. How is it possible that so many parents out there are capable of murdering their own children? Oh, I know, I know..."innocent until proven guilty"...despite the mountain of evidence and lie after lie...

A long time coming... O.J. Found Guilty of Armed Robbery and Kidnapping

The national Do Not Call List registry will be going into effect tomorrow, September 30th. You can register any and all of your phone numbers, and then telemarketers will not be permitted to call you if your number is on this list. I understand that a few companies are exempt, but they have...

Another Afghan killed after refusing to stop for Canadian troops: http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080919/afghan_killed_080919/20080919?hub=TopStories Why don't they stop?

This is the second time in the past couple of years that some bonehead tourist has ended up in Sydney, Nova Scotia thinking they were going to Sydney, Australia. Does this happen in London, Ontario and Paris, New York, too?  :blotto: The Wrong Sydney

You've all seen the movie, haven't you?  8)  The thread about the student selling her virginity has my mind going back to the days when Indecent Proposal first came out and everyone was asking each other "The Question": Would you (and your significant other) agree to a complete stranger bedding...

What is everyone planning to watch this fall on the boob tube?   ;D My picks for reality TV this season are: Survivor: Gabon (in HD!), Amazing Race, and Biggest Loser: Families. Returning favourites: The Unit, Two and a Half Men (I understand there will be another half introduced), and Grey's...

It's 1 a.m. and I am wide flipping awake...again.  >:(  Let's hear some cures / remedies for insomnia. Anyone? I'm willing to try anything so long as it isn't illegal or immoral...on second thought, scratch that last bit...anything goes at this point! Help.  :boring: