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It's on DVD, and most of the "on demand" services have it. It has also been on many of the movie channels recently, as well. The premise is that the sharks are being slaughtered b/c of the asian demand for "shark fin soup". Huge $. Sharks, like grizzly bears are an "indicator" species!! Very interesting on how "organized crime" is involved - gov't officials being bought, etc. http://www.sharkwater.com/ P

Yeah an AMAZING film!! Along with "Sharkwater", as well! P

You can also pick up an original series Toyota Land Cruiser down in Central & South America in GREAT condition for a steal!! Getting it back is a whole different challenge, but from what I was told, is totally doable to ship it "reasonably"! P

Though not directly related, related nonetheless! http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/200...t-visitors.html P

My Thule ski rack works just fine! Especially when moving locales (not long distances though!) P

Thanks Chris, you just screwed the rest of us!! All for a good cause, mind you, but still!! P

Personally, I prefer a 3 fly rig with a swivel! Usually a wire SJW with 2 other beadhead nymphs under an indy on a 5 wt 9' or 9'6" (or even a 10') fast action rod!! LoL Mazda6 Sport Wagon, roomy and sporty! P

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That's how to shoot a fly fishing video!! P

If you do get it, please please please familiarize yourself with the "Residential Tenancy Act", if you aren't already familiar with it! This has "potential problem" written all over it (seeing that this person you are dealing with is a "representative" of the owner or management company)! As a landlord, I would also suggest that you go "month to month" with this one if possible, just in case (definitely nothing more then a 6 month lease!)! P

*Warning Hijack coming* Or be like all the Mac owners in the group and say, "Macs had that feature, years ago"!! LoL <insert gay pokey thing> P

Same when I took my advanced 10 + years ago!!

http://www.calgaryherald.com/travel/Revamp...3824/story.html

Nope, nope! No need! Remember you are a starving student, after all!! P

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Absolutely not!! Look what more Calgarians and Edmontonians have done to all the (random) camping areas outside the parks! Even with the (lack of) enforcement within the parks, more people camping only creates more problems IMHO... Don't get me wrong, I LOVE to backpack (and fish), but I am willing to give up (some of) my freedom(s) in order to preserve what I have abused (yes I have negatively impacted the ecosystem with my small footprint - we all have [some more then others]). P

Agreed! Plus we have all already paid for it with our tax $'s so I might as well use something I've already paid for!! P

More along the lines of a great "dry fly rod" that you could use on "the bow" for example and then use it on a "small creek" (which is why I suggested 8'6" to 7'6" conversion)... P

"Intact ecosystem"!! Really!! in and around Banff & Jasper! Take out the "towns & villages", road ways and rail lines within said "ecosystem" and I would still hesitate to call them "intact"! P

I know, I'm just restating it!! P

That's becuase there is a lot of revenue generated by "user fees" (to compensate for the lessening tax $'s that are available for parks), less people = less revenue, less revenue = less $ they can put towards concervation initiatives, protection, etc. P

I have always liked the design where you can shorten the rod (say from 8'6" to 7'6") but then what does that do to the wt of the rod? I don't know. You've tried to address that with your current "midge" model (whether it is truly a 3 wt or 4 wt, I'm not sure)... P

Why not limit the impact of the most "invasive" species!! Humans! Yeah, like that's gonna happen! (Insert gay pokey thing) P

It is always concerning to hear this knowing that this is what is killing the majority of grizzlies (and other wildlife)!!