Gen. Ray Odierno, commander of Multi-National Force–Iraq, recently issued an expanded waiver to the policy issued earlier allowing beer to be served for troop stationed in Baghdad last week, according to military officials the expanded waiver allows all units in Iraq to serve two beers per servicemember during the big game.
I’m referring to the Super Bowl of course.
What a change from years past, when only near beer was allowed. But … and there is always a but, not everything is coming up roses for military units in all things Super Bowl related
Since 9/11/01 it has become quite the event to have military color guards present the colors and be present during the singing of the National Anthem at sporting events of all kinds, and at Super Bowl XLIII this will also take place. So to say I was surprised when I received this email from a distraught Marine Mom would be an understatement:
My youngest Marine called me this morning. In the course of the conversation he made mention of being part of the Color Guard for the ceremonies at the Super Bowl. He has been part of other Color Guards at other games and has been able to enjoy the entire game after presenting the Colors. HOWEVER, this will not be the case this time. The 12 man/women color guard will be presenting the Colors and then will be escorted out of the stadium and therefore not allowed to see the game. Steven and the 11 others are quite upset about this and have asked that I see if I could contact someone and have that changed.
What? The Super Bowl won’t let the military color guard stay and watch the big game?
In the spirit of dorkiness I and a small cache of fellow idiots have reintroduced ourselves to the realm of table top gaming. As such, any who see this site and this post should check the links section to the Games Workshop site or check my hometown game store at www.TheGXP.com
Recently, VIP has begun research into the feasibility of filming Warhammer 40,000 webisodes with the eventual goal of use for International 40K Campaigns, web series, and perhaps TV.
Most of the Warhammer 40,000 Universe is so dark and minutely detailed that to bring it to life will take a lot of time and hard work.
Concurrently, these are the positions we are looking for in relation to this project:
Gun Tech: Works with Airsoft, Real Firearms, or Prop gun (Please specify)
Writers: Sci-fi action, horror, Drama. There is a lot of range in this Universe, though for the most part things are heartbreakingly tragic.
Plastic/Metal Molding Company: This project is several years in the making and one of the most daunting tasks will be to construct the actual firearms, gear and costumes. Right now we have been discussing making plastic and/or metal add ons to real steel or airsoft guns.
Composer: We have been in contact with the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, but recently our scouting teams have worked with artists in Bakersfield, Pebble Beach, and Boston. We’d like to continue to spread the love so if you have a background in piano, string instruments, or oddly enough techno you might be what we are looking for. Think Starcraft, Event Horizon, and Starship troopers.
Costume Designer: As I mentioned in the Plastic/Metal position, we are in the market for experienced costume designers. Resume and photos of previous work required.
