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1. Making up for some lost time this week, since I didn’t do a Report for the week of Christmas. Due to a last-minute decision to drive to Miami to ring in the new year with The Navarros at the Navarro Compound near South Beach, this week’s Report is going out on Wednesday rather than Thursday.
2. There was a vicious rumor going around about JT Sports, which I reported on here: http://thefordreport.com/2009/12/jt-sports-on-the-way-out/
3. Once you read that, it makes this little tidbit interesting, to say the least: http://www.ballerscafe.com/forum/content.php?260-After-40-years-a-new-chapter-for-JT
4. **blink**
5. As a lot of people are doing right now, they’re looking back at the bloodbath that was 2009 and looking forward to 2010. I’m no exception: http://thefordreport.com/2009/12/looking-forward-at-2010/
6. Jeff Stein sat down with me (via email) to talk a bit about what’s happening with the NE Hurricanes: http://thefordreport.com/2009/12/hurricanes-jeff-stein-interview/
7. Minions report that the NPPL has confirmed their dates for the 2010 Championships in Las Vegas, set to happen October 8th-10^th.
8. Ninja Paintball and XSV sign a sponsorship agreement for 2010. Rich Telford was heard giggling.
9. With the end of 2009, we’re looking forward to 2010, and of course PaintClub 21: Project Chaos. http://thefordreport.com/2009/12/moving-forward-with-paintclub-21-2010/
10. Kohn Lasering is having a massive headband sale. Http://www.kohnsports.com for more info.
11. APX Gear is launching a NEW Marker. For a limited time, this marker is available to exclusive members of Suicide Guys for only $600 shipped, a 38% savings off the regular price of $975. A limited number will be available so don’t miss out; email them at Alex@APXGear.com to order yours now!
12. Sources indicate that insurance company NSERA is down to one employee.
13. Gavin Anderson speaks out: http://www.techpb.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=70738
14. Jeff “Gwaltinator” Gwaltney was elected the Commanding Officer of the Operator Strike Force.
15. Paintball may be returning to Camp Blanding in 2010. The current rumor, is that a major game producer is in the early negotiating stage with Blanding officials, and the target date appears to be sometime after Memorial Day, but before Labor Day.
16. I got a pretty good idea who…
17. Sources indicate that the KEE Action Sports facility in TX is moving.
18. Valken’s Will Bourgalt took a moment from gnawing on the raw lion meat that Gino feeds his salespeople to drop this little tidbit about the V-Tac Line: “All gear is in stock and ready to ship today. Our scenario line is unique in that it comes in 4 different camo patterns. A first in the paintball industry. Tiger Stripe, Woodland, Mar-Pat, and ACU. Our Zulu, Sierra pants and jerseys will be available January 20th. If you have any questions or would like to purchase this NEW and exciting scenario line please contact your Valken rep today. Toll free 866-978-2553.”
19. APE has released an OLED board for the Dangerous Power G3.
20. The first SPCS event of 2010 is taking place January 24^th.
21. Evan Money drops in with this: “HAPPY NEW YEAR! As a value added service from Money Paintball you can now get up to 30% CASH BACK from BEST BUY, TARGET ,WALMART , ZALES and more. If you would like up to 30% cash back for shopping at your favorite stores then follow the simple steps below:#1. You need this registration code: 501012121000 #2. Go to: http://www.homestorerewards.com Each store has it’s own cash back % that it pays. The home store website has all the details. WHAT WILL YOU SPEND YOUR CASH BACK ON?”
22. Ninja Paintball and Oakland Blast sign a sponsorship agreement for 2010.
23. KBAR Paintball in Wrightstown, NJ is having a scenario event January 17^th.
24. Paintball Sports in Plattekill, NY is having a scenario as well on January 23^rd.
25. Brr!
26. Gavin from Kohn Sports just dropped me a line last minute to let me know that Kohn is having a proper giveaway! Check it out at http://www.kohnsports.com/kohnlasering/hbgiveaway.php
27. I wish everyone a safe and happy New Year, and we wish everyone a prosperous 2010!