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Present:
Dan Alpers
Kevin Coppess
Janet Canfield
Chad “Canman” Canfield
We Discussed:
Gay Marriage.
Ignorance.
Getting educated before you complain.
Janet’s Un-Employment T.R.A. NIGHTMARE!
Did you know that Iowa Workforce Development is giving away “Interest Free Loans” that you can pay back at your own convenience?
In response to Cedar Rapids Police Sgt. Cory McGarvey’s press release on Wednesday, February 3, (http://cedar-rapids.org/community/NewsDetail.asp?NewsID=2293) Central Corridor Gamers (CCG) realizes the need for safe, positive entertainment for kids in the Corridor community. According to the release, Super Bowl Sunday has become one of the Nation’s most dangerous days on the roadways due to impaired driving. Although many messages about responsible drinking will go out in the coming days, many enthusiastic fans may still put themselves and others in danger by engaging in irresponsible behaviors. To ensure that Corridor youth have safe alternatives, CCG is designed to offer safe, drug and alcohol-free activities that promote positive values such as positive behavior, sportsmanship, and camaraderie by means of game-related events, outreach, fundraising, and volunteer opportunities.
Join Central Corridor Gamers this Sunday evening from 5:30 in the evening until after the final whistle at the BIG GAME for open tabletop gaming, popcorn, and camaraderie. Parents are encouraged to bring or join their children for any number of tabletop and card gaming events. Most organized tournaments are free to enter with a few exceptions. This event has been designed to allow individuals a safe and warm environment as an alternative to Super Bowl Sunday. During this time, supervisors will be on site organizing events and maintaining a positive environment. Alcohol and drugs will NOT be allowed and individuals who are under the influence will be asked to leave immediately. If these people are responsible for transportation of an individual, alternate arrangements will be made by CCG volunteers. Learning new games or making new friends is encouraged.
See list below for the various events we will be hosting and their respective entry fees.
Members of the media are encouraged to help us to publicize this event throughout the week so that we achieve maximum attendance. CCG is a non-profit organization striving to improve our community.
Located at Trinity United Methodist Church – 400 3rd Ave. S.W. – Cedar Rapids
For more information about CCG, visit our website at www.ccgamers.org
To speak with organizer, Dan Alpers or schedule an interview, feel free to call 319.363.5799 or e-mail dan@ccgamers.org.
I’m not much of a sports fan, never really have been.  I think it goes back to when my older Brother T.J. would use football or any other sport, as an excuse to beat the crap out of me.  But that’s a whole different story. Â
Somehow I end up watching the Super bowl every year.   I I used to watch “just for the commercials” but,  over the past few years I think I’m developing a small appreciation for the game itself.    What a fun game last night. Especially in the 4th Quarter.  Â
 For a moment there I though Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals had it made… Then there was that catch by the Steelers.   While I was hoping the Card’s would win, I have to admit that catch was amazing.    Â
On top of the game itself, we were treated to a pretty awesome look at this years upcoming movies.    I want to save some of this discussion for this weeks show, but I wanted to give my impression on a couple of the Movie Trailers that were broadcast.
First was “Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen”.  I wasn’t really blown away by the teaser.   The only thing I saw in it that made me the slightest bit excited was what appears to be a glimpse of “Ravage”.   If you grew up in the 80’s, and had the Soundwave Transformer, AKA the Boom Box.    Ravage was one of the Cassette Tapes that transformed into a panther like cat.   That was the very first Transformer I ever owned, and still one of my fav’s.      I sure hope the next trailer has more substance to it… If you recall, when the first Transformer’s movie was released, that Trailer didn’t really show anything…. So there’s hope.
A few episodes back we mentioned Will Ferrell’s “Land of the Lost” movie.  I have to say, not bad.   One of the things I really enjoyed about the TV show, was just how bad and cheaply made everything looked.   After letting the trailer sink in, I almost wonder if it is “Too well done”.   Then again… Maybe not.  Â
“Year One”- This one almost looks like a remake of Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits.   Only with “Stoners” instead of “Little People”… Looks funny.
My favorite trailer was the 3D “Monster’s VS. Aliens”.  While I honestly am not too impressed with the over all look of the film, the story sounds fun and the voice talent should be great.   I’m a sucker for 3D on TV.  Even though for the most part, it really hasn’t been done well over broadcast TV.  I must say it looked pretty good.  Â
Tonight I’m really looking forward to the return of “Chuck” on NBC… Not only is the series starting back up, but It’ll be broadcast in 3D!!!   I love that show.- Canman
