Monthly Archives: March 2013

End of an EON

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I was genuinely shocked at the news:

Fly safe EON, old chum. Over eight years you did some good stuff and helped a few people to their dream jobs (and me to a dream wife), but it’s time to settle into the retirement village for old game magazines and tell anyone who’ll listen how EVE used to be. I’ll pop by from time to time to see how you’re coping. – Richie Shoemaker

I get it. It’s a digital age and a lot of large publications have been struggling, let alone the little magazine that could. I understand that EON is no longer considered commercially viable. It still sucks. Continue reading →

Supplementation

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There are some topics that everyone has a strong opinion on, whether it’s an informed opinion or not. Religion, politics, parenting, relationships – most of us are pretty set in our ways. That’s probably why we’re told to never discuss those topics in public settings if we wish to keep our friends.

Supplements can be one of those hot topics. Anyone who has even touched a supplement suddenly believes they know everything there is to know about nutritional health in the modern universe. I’ve met many fitness trainers, certified professionals, that don’t even understand supplementation properly, yet think they do.

Supplements, whether used correctly or incorrectly, can be expensive and dangerous. Always respect your body.

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Fandom Fail

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fandomStill sure you want to be Roc? The Fandom contest is over. Time for an ego check. It went poorly for many reasons I’ll explain and own up to now. Integrity isn’t just about claiming your victories, but also acknowledging your failures.

Before I get into it I do want to thank everyone that did help me get this contest rolling, did show an interest, did enter or help promote it. Thank you for always believing. I do my best to serve our community and I am appreciative that you see that and continue to support my efforts.

You are what keeps me going when I stumble.

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