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The Jets must befuddle their opponents on a nightly basis.

I guess you haven't watched many Moose games this year. I would say that most are struggling, so maybe they're ALL too smart for the A!

One analysis I heard recently was interesting. It said that Morrissey was too smart and thought too fast for the AHL and couldn't adapt as well to the erratic paly . In the NHL, the players are smarter and doing things more predictably and at a higher level and Morrissey thrives in that situation. Not sure I buy that but it is an interesting theory.

Pandora at Disney's Animal Kingdom opens May 27th this year. It's a theme park (expansion of Animal Kingdom) based on the world of Avatar. It looks very interesting with a few rides and interesting ideas. It's focused on the themes presented in Avatar but necessarily based on the movie itself. There are some strong financial incentives for Cameron to get these movies done. If nothing else, I expect the visuals of A2 to be amazing. Storyline may be another story.

I don't see that happening anytime soon. They've been cooling the housing market over the past few years with the changes to CMHC. That would throw everything out. But, I never put it past any government. They may be looking at putting in minimum time thresholds for residency?

My wife and I always marvel at the unnecessarily complicated tax code. I'm glad that governments are finally recognizing that there are too many regulations and too much duplication but it will take a smart government to invest resources into simplifying the tax codes here in Canada.

I don't disagree with any of this, I'm just curious who is taking advantage of the program. I never had a problem being taxed on interest but like this program as a long-term savings program. It's easy to get in and has low barriers. It's far less complicated than RRSPs to explain to a layman. I think the made it unnecessarily complicated, making it difficult to move the money around between institutions but that's a mechanical thing that could be fixed. There should be a wall, where you can move money in and out and, as long as it stays behind that wall.

I can afford the slight increase too and, in general, agree that sin taxes are fine. Let's just get those mary jane taxes flowing already. Agreed. I would be curious to examine this issue further. I'm all for EI reforms to help all workers. Yes, and yes. But, I'm also in a position to put lots away, so it benefits me directly. I'm not sure what the latest info and statistics are the on people taking advantage of this tax avoidance program.

Great group of players. Hope Simon goes in as a Bomber.

My buddy has the last row of the first section and loves it. He's also right on the aisle and can get to the WC quickly. I sometimes wonder if that would be better but I don't really want to move. I used to be in the last row of the endzone and loved standing for lots of the game. The first row certainly has it's limitations. Reduced leg room and obstructed view with the safety bar. My son moves around to see everything.

Ending the Canada Savings Bonds just makes sense. GST should apply to Uber. Not too happy about the EI premium increase but really like the idea of spreading out parental leave to 18 months. Increase tax on booze? I don't like that.

Me too! I had lots of fun in the end zone sitting with all my buddies and the random groups that showed up. That was before kids. And now, my son and I sit in the first row on the West side. I love the view and the atmosphere. My 'neighbours' are great.

I'm sorry you had that experience but it would be similar wherever season ticket holders sit. Go Bombers!

And no tax reductions either for donations.

Oh thank god. It was getting awkward. We had asked if you could be relocated back the East side. This will be a big relief to the emergency committee that was struck to handle the situation.

YES! I flew home from Mexico in January with a sinus cold and it took two weeks for my sinuses to stop hurting.

It is too loud. During the game, it's less noticeable because of the other ambient noise; however, before the game, it can be really jarring. (Nothing like be surprised by a couple of CF-18 buzzing the stadium but still jarring) I enjoy getting to the game early and getting settled with my son. It's also a good time to catch up with my 'neighbours'. When the music is blaring, I don't enjoying being in my seat.

I'm starting to "feel" this more, now that all the players are getting to Regina. I'm amazed at how many players are there. Wow. I'm looking forward to hearing more stories and I'm looking forward to this being in Winnipeg in a few years.

And, to add, that these players are not stars coming into the league. There is so much attention around college football in the US, a lot of the players are known to the fans. Heisman trophy, College Playoffs, etc, all add to the hype. Really, how many Bomber fans pay attention to the U Sports (CIS) to know any of the names being drafted?

And spend over $12M a year on goaltending?

IF they can find a buyer.

But the WJC is a cash cow for Hockey Canada. The money they make gets pumped back into the lower tiers of the game. I wouldn't be in favour of dumping the WJC just to appease the IOC. Also, curlers aren't rich. They should be given allowed to have an annual world championship. I don't see why you would dump that for Olympics? No other sport cancels their world championships just for the Olympics.

Didn't they have a roster spot from when Pavlec went on IR? I think they can only call up five players, after the trade deadline, unless it's on an emergency basis. I guess this means Tanev is with the club until the end of the season.

So, then our team will be limited to our best 17, 18, and 19 year olds? Well, probably not the 19 year-olds because they'll be in the NHL. It would be a crying shame if we sent our juniors because the owners can't make the connection between the health of hockey and the health of the NHL. And then we throw the CHL schedule into chaos or just take out some of the best players right before (or into) the playoffs.

Don't we already have an annual World Jr Championship? How does adding another tournament, less than two months later, add to hockey? Or tell a different story?