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1. Jeff Stein and his merry band of killers are at the birth of a storm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-_RqDAdBy0&feature=player_embedded
2. Minions ‘having a little talk’ with Frank Connell report that the field layouts for HB will be available tomorrow, and he noted that 60 teams have already signed up since registration opened Monday the 15^th. The beatings will continue as long as they’re productive.
3. The PSP has named Gary Baum to be their Media Liaison.
4. They also think you should be vending at their Phoenix event March 18th-21^st. I’m thinking if Camille and Co. would fly me out, I’d be willing to arrange an introduction between Camille and my wife’s Chihuahua, Lord Humongous.
5. Blue says: “EMR Paintball Park is now giving a $5.00 Per Paintball Case Discount off of the Cash Price if prepaid for by the Pre-Reg Date for each event. This price applies to both Prepaid Charges via PayPal/Credit Cards and Checks or Money Orders and to all quantity discounts. E-mail EMR@EMRPaintball.com with any questions.
6. If you’re in the south and want a chance to shoot the ever-living-snot out of South Beach Pimps, your best bet is to come to NOCER Productions’ “Holy Grail VIII: In Your Midst” March 27^th and 28^th, 2010. http://thefordreport.com/2010/02/nocer-productions-presents-quest-for-the-holy-grail-in-your-midst/
7. But make sure you hit up LCP’s “Harry Pottier and the Order of the Phoenix” March 6^th and 7^th, 2010. Hey, if my broke self can make both of these events, I know you guys can! http://thefordreport.com/2010/02/harry-pottier-v-the-order-of-the-phoenix/
8. Paul Forcier says: “David Foster won a free G3 by playing the Get Outside photography scavenger hunt on Catshack Reports www.catshackreports.com
9. Pro Team Dynasty sign Glen Takemoto
10. GI MilSim has secured Paintball Distribution based in France: http://gimilsim.com/press-releases/205-gi-milsim-welcomes-paintball-distribution-to-the-family
11. Blue and Duece kicked in the door to my office to make sure I put this in the Ford Report: “The guaranteed Defender’s Spots for Spring CASTLE CONQUEST coming to EMR on April 24th is now full. Any players that wish to defend need to get their pre-regs in immediately and they will be put on a waiting list. Leading the Defenders is Team WILDCARDS and they are joined by Divine Wrath, Diesel, Freaks of Nature, Misdirected Hostilities, PBNation, S.F. Wicked Wombats, Shame, Suny Oswego, and Tanks Raiders. Check out PURE PAINTBALL INSANITY at www.EMRPaintball.com .”
12. Brutes.
13. TechPB and Living Legends 3 have teamed up for a special promotion for TechPB members who are going to LL3: http://www.techpb.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=79163
14. Since the door was already off the hinges, Brian Barno dropped this tidbit on me: “Procaps Direct has hired Eric Johnson as a customer service representative in the ongoing process to provide world class customer service. Eric has been involved in the paintball industry both in field and retail stores and is an experienced marker technician. He has organized regional and local tournaments and has served as a referee in tournament play. Eric holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and is an exhibiting artist.”
15. Bauder Extreme Design have signed on to sponsor Indianapolis Mutiny for the 2010 season.
16. Meanwhile, the GFOA (Georgia Field Owner’s Association) have signed on with Valken Sports for the 2010 season.
17. Local Tampa Bay Company 7^th Element has been on a roll lately, introducing a whole bunch of full featured boards and such for just about all of the major guns out there.
18. Somehow paintballers managed to get their hands on Tiberius-manufactured Pepperball Technologies SA-8 LTL (Less Than Lethal) pistols have got into the hands of paintball players. Eric Bratten wants everyone to understand that these are NOT suitable for use in Paintball. Contact Eric at eric@tiberiusarms.com if you have any questions.
19. Registration is closing for RPL Oceanside.
20. I’ve been told that the UWL event I was going to be competing in with the TechPB Mech Infantry this coming weekend has been postponed. I think I’ll head up to Old River and spar with fellow South Beach Pimps Magic Man and Cooter.
21. When I get home on Sunday I’ll tune into the NPPL video webcast at 5PM PST at www.nppl.com
22. GTF Paintball in NorFla is having a charity game to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project on April 24^th and 25^th, 2010. Great field, great charity…sign up today! Www.gtfpaintball.com
23. The wildmen over at Spec Ops are having some beastmode specials on gear bundles.
24. Pro Player Nicky Cuba has signed with team Infamous.
25. The NPPL is having a PRO Ref Clinic at Camp Pendleton Paintball Park March 5^th and 6^th, 2010.
26. Florida team Palm Beach Vipers sign with Sly Equipment for 2010.
27. Team Bad Karma is gearing up for their annual scenario game: http://www.teambadkarma.com/
28. If you play at Cousins Paintball, every time you play in February, you get a free admission pass for March.
29. There’s a rumor that the Portland Naughty Dogs have signed a multi-year deal with DYE.
30. ANS Gear is on a tear, carrying the new Sly Profit mask, the Goblin Paintball Launcher, and the line of goodies from Inspire Paintball.
31. Ryan Moorhead signs with Edmonton Impact.