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The internet isn't wireless unless you set up a wireless router.  Every room has access to the internet but you have to call the local provider to have someone come in and install a cable modem and flip the switch.  This is how it is in most of the barracks that you will be staying in from now on.

Yes you can use your computer, Xbox, tv etc while at PRETC.  If you are staying in the barracks block I was in you will probably be four to a room and everyone will have their own electronics. Seemed like most of the boys ended up going to the local Canex and getting 50 inch tvs and Xboxes as...

Don't worry about the math, it's Grade 12 level at the most and we don't even use it.

Actually they are Combat Camera photos.. but that really doesn't matter, they are pretty spiffy regardless. Scroll Down to Bottom of Page.

Wear a dress shirt, a decent pair of casual dress pants (kakis or something similar) and a decent pair of shoes.

If you are reservist and are getting on a BMQ course this summer I think Borden will most likely be the destination.  That said, you could go anywhere for BMQ, seems like all the bases have some sort of BMQ course going on these days.

I don't think you have much to worry about if you keep yourself in shape.  Folks fresh from BMQ aren't (for the most part) pinnacles of physical fitness.

Just tell them the truth,  I am sure you have some pretty strong reasons for joining and those reasons should be enough for them. I haven't had to deal with any overtly negative responses, I have gotten the standard "What about Afghanistan?" query and they all asked "Why?" but I gave them my...

Yeah, Price was giving me a heart attack. Toews was impressive too.. three shootout goals, wow.

Essentially, but one would think that if you were advised by someone in authority to be at a place at a certain time you should be there at that time.

Go with what you were told at the recruiting center.

In the case of Avast! and AVG they have commercial versions which they charge for.  The home versions are free.

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Been posted before in another topic but it is a good article.  Going to CFB Borden in 8 days.. can't wait.

Been using Avast! for a while, updates occur every couple days and I haven't had any problems with it. As for Symantec Corporate AV, I realize it is not the same as Norton.  I have used it, seen it in action and I wasn't to impressed by it but I tend to be a nitpicker about software. BTW I...