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1. DXS-DraxXus Paintball becomes presenting sponsor of The Ford Report. Sorin and his graphics people did a fantastic job on the graphic, don’t you think? Read the full release here: http://thefordreport.com/2009/02/03/dxs%C2%AE-%E2%80%93-draxxus-paintball-becomes-presenting-sponsor-of-the-ford-report-%C2%A0/
2. Paintball Extravaganza is going on as we speak. Obviously I didn’t make it, but I’m ably represented by Mr. Joseph Holleran. Make sure you smile big for the camera!
3. Phoenix United has been asked to join the USPL’s pro division and the team has decided to accept. Phoenix United will be backed MacDev, CP, Tanked, and PB Warehouse. To top off the big news coming from United, Bobby Aviles will be playing 7 man with them. Bobby will still be playing X-ball in the PSP with his team aftermath and will be representing that teams sponsors all season. Phoenix United is happy to have Bobby on board. His leadership on and off the field is a step in the right direction for the team. Media questions, sponsorship inquiries or team appearance requests will all be handled by Travis Dusek. He can be reached at Travis@mesacustom.com
4. Delta Paintball, Inc. is pleased to announce it has reached a marketing agreement between the Delta Paintball Team and Understood for the 2009 and 2010 seasons
5. All of the old NPPL’s assets are going up on the Auction Block. For more information as well as what’s getting sold, check out http://www.assetreliance.com/
6. Karnage Paintball is looking for a few good teams to sponsor for the 2009 season…Contact Don at 707-580-8138 to get signed up.
7. The PSP is bringing back the live event webcam for the 2009 season.
8. Registration opens for the first event of the GPL season, set to go off April 18-19^th.
9. Blast Radius Woodsball Podcast episode 100 is scheduled for release on 15 Feb, 2009.

   We’re marking the occasion by rolling out a new website – http://brwp.net and a new email address – studio@brwp.net.

10. If you’re ‘In’ for PaintClub, it’s now possible to get signed up and paid in for the event. Just don’t talk about it! Drop the Paintclub guy a line to get the link.
11. The USPL changed their June date to the 19 – 21st. The original date was the same weekend as D-Day.
12. Adrenaline/Sup’AirballT and Brimstone Enterprises have reached a Licensing Agreement for Ultimate AirBallR Bunker Patent. I can see the grin on Craig Miller’s face from here…
13. Planet Eclipse shows their true support for Scenario Paintball and awards Team Desert Edge a Private Label Limited Edition Ego 9. Eclipse and Desert Edge have worked together in designing a gun that appeals to all players, but has a special “woodsball” flavor. Check it out at http://www.teamdesertedge.com/content/view/116/124/
14. Tippmann has gotten social, with sites on MySpace, Facebook, and YouTube.
15. Bill Bussler also informs me that they’ve got a new camo-patterned US Army Alpha Black as well.
16. Tippmann’s also selling their own branded paint…I know who made it, so I’m comfortable saying it’s good stuff…
17. The USPL confirms that they’re going uncapped Semi…start working out those trigger fingers!
18. ’09 Alien Independence is being released at Paintball Extravaganza this weekend at Atlanta. New this year is their use of a one piece Ram and Hammer that loads from the back. While rammers are not new to paintball, unique to Alien is that their rammer unit is sealed form dirt, paint and shell. Also new is their use of quick release fitting and high flow hose between the LPR and the Solenoid. Note also their new Regulator, improved milling and a slimmer trigger frame. Alien has a new website that will be online soon to correspond with the release of the new Independence. Alien also posted a short video on You Tube demonstrating the Sweepbolt vs. a standard bolt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqeHJsDnDoU
19. Those wild and crazy guys (and of course the always-wonderful Naomi Tirado) have hauled off and created an all-carbon fiber barrel they’re calling the “MF”, as in “Metal Free”, not what you may have initially thought.
20. One4One.Tv has released another installment in their coverage of DMA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys-eis6YSN4
21. Local field Central Florida Paintball in Lakeland, FL will be hosting the 2009 College and High School National Championships for the NCPA. I bet if Raehl asks really nice, I’ll come out and take pictures and make him all famous and stuff…
22. For those of you who like your paintball marker but don’t want to buy paint, Tippmann has formed a strategic alliance with Predator Games that will allow you to convert your marker into an IR Laser Tag gun.
23. You Simi Valley, California residents have it so good…ANS Gear has some in-store specials for SUPER cheap paint.
24. BLUE and DEUCE Hanse have signed a Two-Year Marketing Agreement with JT SPORTS for 2009 and 2010 with a 3rd year option.
25. Nicky Cuba and Todd Martinez join the staff of SPLATXD with new monthly video training clinics. Issue 9 now LIVE!http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/22efb968#/22efb968/1Chris Iaquinta
26. NEW Sexy Barrel Condoms available at www.ShopSuicideGuys.com!
27. Paintball Sports Magazine Signs New Sales Director, Ronan formerly of ProCaps. I figured he’d land on his feet…
28. www.paintballphotography.com has posted photos from the Oahu Scenario

    game that took place January 24th though at Island Paintball, Bellows Air Force Station, Waimanalo Hawaii.

29. The Paintball Business Journal and Media Services sent me the PR about the new Ultimate Woodsball League. Since I’m a part of that august organization, (the Journal and Media Services one, that is) I went ahead and posted up the PR here: http://thefordreport.com/2009/01/30/announcing-the-ultimate-woodsball-league/
30. If you didn’t sign up for PSP Phoenix before the 2^nd, you get to pay more for entry now!
31. The DXS 3 man series here in FL has event #2 this weekend. If you want to get some trigger time in, have at it! http://www.p8ntballers.com/
32. Tracy from the SPCS dropped me a line: “The APPA/PSP has started something new for 2009. They will be doing National Championship, Nationwide Rankings, and Universal Classifications. By adopting this we will have to make some changes. As you know our goal is to provide you the players with what you want and what you need. By adopting this, it will provide you the opportunity to acquire points for the PSP. We will make this decision based upon what you want. Please visit www.thespcs.com to read all of the detailed information and then make sure to post your vote. The sooner we know what you guys want the sooner we can put this into effect.”
33. The South Beach Pimps, the nastiest, most violent pack of scenario players in the South East now have an official website: www.sobepimps.com
34. Many of you are wondering why I’m not at Paintball Extravaganza. I actually have a good excuse! The Tiny Blonde Goddess, Phatty The Cat and I are moving this weekend.