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1. I fly out tomorrow morning for North Carolina to participate in Command Decision’s “Fulda Gap 2009” Among other things, this is a major Meet ‘n’ Greet event for The OG Forums and OSF brothers. I hear that a Chili’s in Hickory, NC is going to have 60-70 paintball players invading Friday evening…

2. The new issue of Shooting Hot Magazine is out! Http://www.shootinghotmagazine.com

3. Shooting Hot Magazine Publisher Billy Smith heads out for Charleston, SC to participate in MPP Games’ “Chosin: Leave No One Behind”.

4. Speaking of Shooting Hot Magazine, the interview Israel from Social Paintball did with me and the Security Team is now available: http://thefordreport.com/?p=835

5. For those of you wondering what pricing is going to be like on the G.I. Mil-Sim 50 Caliber guns, check this out: http://www.punisherspb.com/g-i-milsim-paintball-guns_2943.aspx

6. The homies over at TechPB are now officially sponsored by RPS Paintball! Congrats to Mike, Willie and Kitty for this achievement!

7. I remain a DXS kind of guy, because the paint is great, and I prefer not to have Eric Stork, The Romanian Terminator and Frank Connell beating me up…

8. Over in the UK, the BT Rangers have announced a sponsorship with Sterling Paintball.

9. This is screwed up on many, many levels: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cif4bpkwpDA

10. Justin Hurd is an Oxford County Suicide Guys, Maine member currently deployed in support of OEF/OIF. In an effort to bring some of the comforts of home to him, I’m asking members to please show their support by sending a letter, card or care package to:

    Justin Hurd

    ITT – AOA

    COB Speicher PO AE 09393

11. BLUE and SUE of EMR, BLUE’S CREW, and JT SPORTS are now officially residents of Florida. BLUE has come back home as he was born in Jacksonville, FL but left as a wee tyke. DEUCE also drug him kicking and screaming into the new age and opened a FACEBOOK page for BLUE and he is actually using it and posting updated photos on Sue and him while they get acquainted with their new home area. Check him out and become a friend. Please do send messages to his e-mail though. EMRPB@epix.net

12. Rich “PBJunkie” Struth chimes in: “I’m pleased to announce that PBunderworld.com and Shootersnation.com forums have closed down and have been redirected to PBjunkie.com. We were honored to take on this role to help advance the paintball community. Please welcome any and all users from these respected sites and show them a warm junkie welcome!”

13. Here in the Tampa Bay area, Kohn Sports will be having a 1 day scenario game November 21^st. Get the details at http://www.kohnsports.com

14. While at Fulda Gap this weekend, I’ll be putting the Guerilla Air Myth G2 airsystem to the test. http://www.guerrillaair.com/ to get the lowdown on this Revolutionary way to power your fun.

15. I have it on good authority that Josh Silverman will be at Fulda as well, running the Pinokio Booth as well as a couple of surprises…

16. The Tiny Blonde Goddess had her birthday yesterday. Gentlemen such as myself don’t discuss a lady’s age, but I will say she looks marvelous!

17. NOCER Productions and Old River Paintball will be holding a Toys For Tots event at the field to benefit kids. http://thefordreport.com/?p=833 to get signed up.

18. The Minister of Sinister Implications and Information Dispersal is back! http://thefordreport.com/?p=831

19. Apparently the OG Forums have better Minions than I do: http://www.x7og.net/x7og-news/20326-tippmann-og-forums-giving-away-tippmann-x-7-phenom.html#post321889

20. Mike Cutino chimes in with information about a new movie called “Splinterheads” set to hit the theaters this weekend. Http://www.splinterheads.com

21. Tiberius Arms will have game approved First Strike rounds available this weekend at Fulda Gap.

22. The big boys are coming out to play at this year’s Free Finale. BT Paintball and DraXxus will both have show trucks on site for the big event. Www.freefinale.com

23. Paintball X3′s Holiday Gift Guide and 2010 Gear Review Print issue will be heading to the presses soon!

24. Raza Life has a new website: http://www.razalife.com/paintball/

25. DYE rolls out a new color for the Rotor, a “Grey Liquid”.

26. Tippmann is currently running a special deal for those who buy a Model 98 Custom. Buy one and get a free collapsible stock! Buy your Model 98 at a qualified field or store, then go to http://tippmann.4myrebate.com to register and have your stock sent your way!

27. Speaking of Tippmann, Minions report slow progress in their ‘talks’ with Bill Bussler and Ron Goldblatt. I failed to mention in the briefing that those in the Midwest tend to be made of sterner stuff than those from other parts of the country. Oops.

28. For some local flava, the SPCS is having their next event November 15^th. Check out www.thespcs.com for more information.