Just like the famous line that says “All good things must come to an end,” alas this is the final blogumn in this edition of Kicking Back with Jersey Joe.  Fierce and Nerdy will be changing formats, but we have one last chance to catch up! For over three years and 151 +6 blogumns, we’ve gathered each week to take a look at what’s cool, new, retro, and hip in our world.  We all work hard, but the point of this blogumn was to sit back and relax for a bit.  Hopefully, we’ve accomplished that and shared a few laughs.  I know I’ve learned tons writing this each week. It’s been fun sharing all my adventures with you, but I thought we should take a final look back at some of my favorite blogumns.   STAR TREK SLOT MACHINE Blogumn 1 – May 31, 2010 My first blogumn took a look at the brand new prototype Star Trek slot machine that I got to experience at the old Las Vegas Hilton for my 30th birthday.  A large group of my closest friends traveled to Vegas that spring, and we checked out the now closed Star Trek: The Experience. The slot is still one of my favorites, but sadly, it’s not really around as much anymore.  Many casinos have replaced it with Lord of the Rings, but the magic of this machine is still priceless.  It was one of the first slots, where you would earn medals, save them, and unlock new episodes!  The machine contains a zillion classic Star Trek clips and puts you right in an episode in multiple big money bonus rounds. It’s still online and entertaining gamblers at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  I had the pleasure of once again...

. A Proof of Nerd ID by Ryan Dixon Devastating News Dear friends, It is my sad duty to inform you that on September 1, 2008, STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE at the Las Vegas Hilton closed its doors forever. I know that for the many of you who enjoyed experiencing “Klingon Encounter” and “Borg Invasion 4D” while drinking a “Borg Sphere” or a “Warp Core Breach,” this news will come as a shock. And for those who never got the chance to experience what was perhaps the greatest immersive interactive entertainment experience of its time, my heart goes out to you. It’s hard to put into words the loss that I (and am sure, you) feel right now. But, as they say, life goes on and STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE will live forever in our memories. All the best, Ryan Farewell, Sweet Friend, Farewell Cartoon Credit: Zanaq . Note from the Editor: This is an actual email that Ryan sent around to all of his friends. When I asked if I could post it on Fierce and Nerdy, he wrote, “ Yes, that’s fine. It will probably help people deal with the...