In Anglo-Saxon measurements, One league is equivalent to 3 miles. One mile is equivalent to 8 furlongs. Furlong stems from the phrase 'furrow long' and was used in reference to ploughable land. There are thus 24 furlongs in a league. One furlong equates to 40 rods.
Once apprentices have completed the required schooling and work experience, they may write the Carpentry Certificate of Qualification examination through the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities. A provincial C of Q and inter-provincial or âRed-Sealâ certificate will be granted to those scoring over 70%.
It's the highest level of achievement for an American chef, and it's not easy to earn the honor -- there are less than 100 [source: Chef2chef.net]. The first thing required to become a CMC is certification as an executive head chef or pastry chef. Then you need to pass the exam, held only once a year. The test is a grueling eight-day experience. Candidates are expected to know and execute just about everything dealing with the classical technique.