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Point Pong Beer Pong Table Donates for a Good Cause

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Point Pong will be donating a Point Pong set for a benefit for a solider who is in recovery after an injury sustained in Iraq. Read his story: Second annual golf outing will benefit injured soldier Howell resident organizing April 30 event to take place at country club in Manalapan BY JAMES McEVOY
Howell resident Judi Giordano hopes to continue helping U.S. Army Spc. Brendan Marrocco on his road to recovery after the soldier suffered multiple life-altering injuries in Iraq almost two years ago. Marrocco, 25, of Staten Island, N.Y., was driving an armored truck when it was struck by an explosive fired projectile on April 12, 2009. As a result of the attack, Marrocco lost his arms and legs . He also sustained a severed left carotid artery, a broken nose, a broken eye socket, broken facial bones, the loss of eight teeth, shrapnel to his left eye and face, severe lacerations to his face, burns to his neck and face, and a pierced eardrum. The road to recovery has not been easy, but according to Brendan’s father, Alex Marrocco, progress is possible through the charitable efforts of others. Among these efforts is the second annual Brendan Marrocco Road to Recovery Trust Golf Classic, organized by Giordano. This year’s event will be held at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan, on April 30. Members of the public are invited to participate. The golf outing will benefit the trust fund Marrocco established for his son. “I started the fund two years ago with the hope that whatever Brendan needed that wasn’t covered by the insurance we had, we [would be able] to get it for him to make sure he has a halfway decent chance at a certain level of quality in his life,” he said. “My biggest fear is that he is going to be institutionalized, and I would hate that to no end.” Brendan is continuing his physical therapy and is on a waiting list for a double arm transplant, Marrocco told Greater Media Newspapers this week. The support of the golf classic, other charitable contributions and the support of Building Homes for Heroes and the Stephen Siller Children’s Foundation have been invaluable. “I can never ever thank people enough for that,” Alex Marrocco said. “At times I feel very inadequate in acknowledging that, but this is one of those opportunities where from the bottom of my heart I want to thank people who support us.” Brendan was discharged in July after spending 27 months receiving treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Marrocco said. He moved into a new home in Staten Island that was designed and built to increase his level of independence. “He is able to do a lot for himself,” Marrocco said. “It really did a lot for his self-esteem and his psyche.” Giordano, who works with Marrocco, said Brendan continues to inspire her. “He sacrificed himself for all of us and he tells you that he would do it again,” she said. Apart from helping to take care of Brendan’s medical costs, Giordano wants to make certain this young American hero will not be forgotten. “I don’t want him to be forgotten about,” she said. “He has to live with this for the rest of his life. Whatever we raise can never pay for everything he is going to need.” Sponsors for the April 30 golf outing in Manalapan are being sought. In addition to golf and dinner, spa treatments are being offered for spouses who will not be golfing. Donations of items that can be auctioned off during the dinner would be appreciated, Giordano said. Marrocco said his hope is to get enough assistance with his son’s trust fund to then be able to turn his attention to assisting other wounded servicemen. “That’s the true way of saying thank you,” he said. For more information about the golf classic, contact Judi Giordano at 732-740- 0734 or Judi.Giordano@gmail.com. To see the invitation for the Golf outing please Click here. To sign up for the Golf outing please Click here.

BPONG.COM Announces Official Rankings, Deadline Extension to Play in the 2012 World Series of Beer Pong

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BPONG.COM Announces Official Rankings, Deadline Extension to Play in the 2012 World Series of Beer Pong This is the first ranking of beer pong players designed to answer the question, “Who is the best in the world at the sport of beer pong?” The rankings will officially debut during the 7th Annual World Series of Beer Pong®, being held at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, Jan. 1-5, 2012. Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) December 14, 2011 BPONG.COM, founder of the largest and longest running beer pong tournament in the world, is excited to announce the debut of its Official BPONG® Rankings of statistical data on beer pong. This is the first ranking of beer pong players designed to answer the question, “Who is the best in the world at the sport of beer pong?” The rankings, which are available for preview at BPong.com., will officially debut during the 7th Annual World Series of Beer Pong® (WSOBP VII), being held at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, Jan. 1-5, 2012. The deadline to sign up for the event, which pays $50,000 to the winning team, has been extended to Dec. 30, 2011. For more information and to guarantee your spot in the event, visit BPong.com.. “From fraternities to backyards to happy hours and bars across the world, everyone who plays the sport of beer pong thinks they’re the best, but – until now – there’s never been a technology available to prove it,” said Benjamin “Skinny” Solnik, director of tournaments and technology for BPong.com.. “We’ve designed an Elo ranking derivative specifically for beer pong statistics that will compare and analyze standings in real-time so players know how they stack up against beer pong players across the country and the globe.” The rankings currently include statistics on players who have participated in any of the past six World Series of Beer Pong events or the Return to Mesquite tournament. BPong.com. plans to expand the rankings to a comprehensive program that offers a way to track results from virtually any casual and official game played across the globe, whether players use beer, water, soda or another liquid. Details will be announced during the opening ceremonies of The WSOBP VII on Tuesday, January 2 at 11 a.m. pacific, from the Sunset Ballroom at the Flamingo Las Vegas. Solnik, who earned degrees in math and computer science from Carnegie Mellon University, adds that the new program and ranking system will go beyond tracking individual players to answer the question, “Which college, fraternity, bar, restaurant and city boast the best beer pong players?” According to the rankings, Andrew DeCaluwe from Mount Prospect, Ill., currently holds the top spot among more than 2,400 nationally and internationally ranked beer pong players. Although DeCaluwe has an 82 percent win rating, has won several Satellite Tournaments, placed 2nd in the 2010 World Series of Beer Pong and 3rd in last year’s WSOBP, he has never won the main event. Reigning World Series of Beer Pong VI champions Dan Range and Nick Syrigos from the Saint Louis, Mo.-based team “Standing Ovation” currently rank 2nd and 6th respectively. Christopher Gravel (ranked no. 16), who hails from Dollard-des-ormeaux, Quebec, Canada, is tops outside the U.S. And the best female player (ranked no. 1970) is Kimberly Breen, who hails from Las Vegas, home to the World Series of Beer Pong. “If you’ve ever wanted to see how you stack up against the best beer pong players in the world, The World Series of Beer Pong is place to do it and this is definitely the year to be there,” says Billy Gaines, event co-founder. “In addition to paying $65,000 in prizes, we’re announcing a program that we expect will revolutionize the sport of beer pong.” The 2012 World Series of Beer Pong, sponsored by NüVo™ Condoms and Twang® Beer Salt, is expected to draw more than 500 teams from at least 48 U.S. states/districts and nearly a dozen countries. Players get a guaranteed 12 games, free NuVo Condoms, and a first look at the ranking system and program. Players who want to guarantee their spot in the WSOBP VII must register online at BPong.com. by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 30, 2011. Packages start at $500 per person and include a four-night hotel stay, entrance into the WSOBP VII and spot in the rankings. Additionally, spectator passes will be available at the door during the 3-day event. Read the article here.

Point Pong Gets Patriotic!

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We had the honor of meeting Joe G. from Long Island at the tournament last week. We noticed he was wearing dog tags and asked him about them. He told us he’s in the US Army and will be shipping out to Germany shortly. He really liked Point Pong. So as a thank you for defending our country, we gave him a complete Point Pong set since he loves beer pong so much. Now Joe will be bringing Point Pong with him to Germany! Congratulations Joe, we appreciate everything you do for our country! Your gift is much more than ours.

Point Pong to Make a Tailgating Appearance!

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Point Pong has just partnered with Tailgating Time! Come out and play beer pong at the Dallas Cowboys vs. the New York Giants on Sunday Decemeber 11th! We’ll be at the Stadium Parking section area before the game weather permitting. Join us for our Point Pong contest with prizes! Point Pong is a portable and floatable Beer Pong table. Great for tailgates, parties, and dorm rooms!