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Forum: Current Events Topic: Police investigate allegations of theft by soldiers |
| stokes |
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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:17 am
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Replies: 12
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| there is nothing more detestable than soldiers stealing from soldiers, even if they arent booted out they will be strongly encouraged to seek employment elsewhere!! |
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Forum: Rants & Raves Topic: bicycle riders |
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:46 am
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Replies: 70
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| This morning on my way to work, I came to a red light and stopped. A cyclist rode past me and right through the red light.....why would someone endanger themselves like that, if they get hit and killed the motorist is going to get sued and probably lose his license or evengo to jail. I agree that ca... |
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Forum: Military & War Topic: Older thinking of joining: advice please |
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:52 pm
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Replies: 41
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| If you were ever on a ship that got "hit" by a Mk 48, you wouldn't have to worry about lifeboats. That is the absolute truth, even some of the missiles out there will do a number on a ship. The real reason I joined the Navy was the freedom...I remember back in the good old days of hitting... |
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Forum: Military & War Topic: Older thinking of joining: advice please |
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Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:28 pm
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| Unfortunately Bart, with the current cost of steel there isnt a country on earth that can afford to build ships like that any more. The last one built was the Japanese ship Yamamoto aka "Pearl of the Sea" in WWII, she did not last very long and there is not a ship around that can withstand... |
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Forum: Military & War Topic: Older thinking of joining: advice please |
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Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:34 pm
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| When you paint a ship you cant take all of the old paint off you do a lot of sanding to even it out but on average a ship will get painted twice a year equaling somewhere 2 and 3 205 litre barrels each time. As the ship ages the paint thickness grows. However when the the ships were new the hull thi... |
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Forum: Military & War Topic: Older thinking of joining: advice please |
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Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:47 pm
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Replies: 41
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| Despite what SprCFORR says, dont join the reserves unless you want to be "stuck" there for a while. It is currently taking 18 months for Reserves to be able to transfer to the Reg Force... There it is, more current info. (Gah, I'm such a dinosaur...lol) I work in recruiting, the policy ch... |
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Forum: Military & War Topic: Older thinking of joining: advice please |
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Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:12 am
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| Despite what SprCFORR says, dont join the reserves unless you want to be "stuck" there for a while. It is currently taking 18 months for Reserves to be able to transfer to the Reg Force, and if you dont want to go through basic again you will need to complete a bunch of coursing in order t... |
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Forum: Military & War Topic: N. Korea paid Pakistan for nuclear weapons tech |
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Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:57 am
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Replies: 18
Views: 365
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| All of these articles do is enrage the populace in order to set the stage for an invasion to effect regime change.....Iraq anyone???? |
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Forum: Current Events Topic: Obama says ending tax breaks required to cut deficit |
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 12:29 pm
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Replies: 15
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| Its a no-brainer for us, but for Americans it is almost seems enough to tear the country apart. Maybe someone should tell them that some of the most successful countries have the highest tax rates.... |
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Forum: Current Events Topic: One Man's story about being framed by his Ex. |
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 6:36 am
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Replies: 9
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| Holy Smokes...WOW...this is almost unbelievable!!! Psycho does not begin to describe this crazy..b--ch |
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Forum: Current Events Topic: Should a woman's period affect her pay? One CEO makes the ca |
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:30 pm
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Replies: 11
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| I guess that I am pretty lucky, I take time off because my kids are sick all of the time, even take vacation time when needed. My wife and I usually split time off 50/50, when I am home, but when I am away for weeks or months at a time it all falls on her. so being a modern husband I do what I can. ... |
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Forum: Current Events Topic: Conditions on reserves have worsened, AG says |
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:47 pm
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Replies: 51
Views: 606
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| Can someone please explain why we still have reserves?? Canada has for years prided itself on inclusion, lets ditch the damn reserves and include our aboriginal communities which would equal same level of health, education, housing, police and fire services. We screwed these people over 150 years ag... |
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Forum: General Jibber Jabber Topic: how to deal with an American |
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:31 pm
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Replies: 75
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| Just remember my friend that the people high lighted in the people of Walmart website are ALL American...enough said On another note I have met a lot of Americans who are great people who are usually engaged enough to have a thoughtful conversation without country bashing, if all your "friends&... |
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Forum: Military & War Topic: Joining the Canadian Forces |
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 9:35 am
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Replies: 368
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| The biggest thing is that most municipal/ provincial police forces will not take a 21/ 22 year old person who has just finished school, most of them recommend more life experience and maybe joining the CF first. We get a lot of young people who are heart broken because they cant be cops in their hom... |
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Forum: Military & War Topic: Joining the Canadian Forces |
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 1:23 pm
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Replies: 368
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| Okay heres the deal, whoever your friend spoke to is a douche the following is the entry standard for MP, please note the ideal and acceptable: Ideal:2 Year Police Foundations diploma from an accredited institution. Valid FULL Driver’s license. Some work experience in Civilian Police Forces or secur... |
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