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Instead of hijacking the Potter thread, I figured that I'd post a couple of things for... the fans of: Star Blazers. Enjoy... Here we have the North American opening sequence: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9A9jLHjD3c This was in the second episode, but cut for NA audiences: The sinking of...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5106598.stm This is a few years off but I like the concept and the technology, while challenging, may prove to be viable. Give it a look. Any thoughts?

Recently, certain usage of military terminology was brought to my attention in a capacity that was out of context. Life coaches, personal growth advocates, multi-layered marketing types use positive language to support their products and services. Military parlance appears to be favoured, in...

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htweap/articles/20060607.aspx These are a few excerpts from the article posted to the website cited above. I'm unfamiliar with this site, therefore I am uncertain as to the validity of the contents. I was unable to find a second reference to corroborate these...

This is something that came up in conversation recently: "What if the CFRC was privatized?" What are the pros and cons? What are the realities and the difficulties involved with implementing such an drastic organizational change? Why could this work? Why couldn't it? What would be the costs...

Commercials at the movies are a right pain; honestly, how many loud adverts for cars do I need to see prior to the film and as for the plugs for the theatre itself... I'm already sitting in the seat! But this latest series highlighting the beauty of Canada as brought to us by (wait for it) car...

Waking this morning I was interested to see that footage of the impact by flight 77 into the Pentagon on September 11 was to be released to the public in order to quell the conspiracy rumours that have surfaced in abundance on the internet, etc... It's shortly before noon (PST) and the "new...

Went to the first of the popcorn flics this past weekend. It was worth the ticket, but I think that says more for the lack of good movies recently than the quality of this one. The best that can be said, it was better than the last effort by Woo. Some things I noticed that won't give anything...

So, what's the current ETA for a PLAR these days? I'm entering my 2nd month, getting the "next week" from CFRC, so, anyone got a ball park figure to toss around? I'm an old hand with the waiting game, just trying to keep my morale up, see where the responses may fall within my personal betting...

Just out of curiosity, if a Canadian wants to join the US military, what is the process to do so?

Anyone have any thoughts/experience regarding this cartridge from Sig Sauer?

I'm looking for a tactical sling that I can purchase for my Mossberg 590. Prefer something in Canada if I can, leaning towards a 3 pt, but a 2 pt is fine also. What's available out there? Thanks...

I'm curious as to the opinions to be found here regarding this evolving technology. From the DP&M website: (http://www.vcds.forces.gc.ca/dgsp/pubs/rep-pub/ddm/scip/annex/ct04_e.asp#36.5) Small Arms Replacement Program II This project proposes to replace or upgrade current small fire-arm...

I've been watching "Corner Gas" and enjoying it. Makes my list for favourite :30 comedy. There was a CBC show also, "This is Wonderland" that is returning, does a great job of showing our judicial system, warts and all. Not exactly "Law and Order" which is why I prefer it. Guess I'm just...

He has a new show on MSNBC, not exactly Dennis Miller Live. Anyone watching this, do you have any comments?

"Build me up, break me down" was the name of the program. A CBC sponsored look at the American infantry, following 3 individuals through the system, etc... I missed the first 30 mins. I'm going to hold off on my personal opinion, did anyone else watch this, if so, what are your thoughts?

To keep this simple, I‘m going to do what the CFRC wants me to do. Regardless of my feelings about the bureaucratic rationale that permeates this department, it‘s going to be faster to just cooperate. I‘ll borrow the cash to pay for the orthopaedic exam they‘re asking for - I could buy a nice...

Well, I got my response from the CDS. "I am informed that Enzo‘s enrolment medical examination was conducted in September 2001. I am also advised that on May 2002 a Medical Employment Limitation, which stated that he "Requires assessment by a specialist prior to consideration for enrolment."...

I‘m curious, what are some of these guys wearing? It looks like sports padding?? Is this so? Love the ressurrection of the M1 Garands also. If it ain‘t broke eh.

I‘m finishing this episode of TDV. I‘m impressed with what I saw and surprised by some of what I learned. I‘m not an armoured guy yet I thought I knew a few things about these vehicles. I was surprised that the Yanks considered the Thermals on the LeoC2 to be superior to their own. I paid...