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Wednesday, 22 July 2009

Spam Bag: Jerald Would Like To Talk Designer Watches

Topic: Spam Bag

From time to time we get a lot of weird requests and spam mail in the GV Members Inbox. We decided the best way to deal with all the spammers isn't to just "Send To Trash" but to share in the fun of openly mocking them with you, the GV community! Today we received a curious corespondence regarding designer watches from Jerald...

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Hello,

All you need to impress your friends and people around you is to have a luxury designer watch. Don’t worry if you think that you can’t afford it, because now you can. We offer you such low prices you won’t believe your eyes. Reply back to this email for more information about how you can dress to impress.

Regards,
Jerald

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Hey Jerald,

Thanks for the hot tip! You've certainly inspired me to look sharp for the rest of the week here at Gamesville and I may even suggest to the team that we bring back our weekly tradition of Formal Friday. However, I'm not so sure I'm sold on watches being the only way to impress. Wouldn't a Gamesville wall clock work the same way? It worked for Flavor Flav didn't it?

Best,

- Oh! Ryan Kelley
Gamesville Community Manager

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Posted by ohryankelley at 5:10 PM EDT
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Tuesday, 21 July 2009

Interview: Minnow5's Big Quick-Draw Poker Win

Topic: Members

Today we're talking with Minnow5 of Tigard, OR, who won a $130 in quick cash (a DOUBLE JACKPOT) earlier this month playing Quick-Draw Poker!

What three items would this retired librarian take with her to a desert island? And what new games would she like to see here on Gamesville? Read on...

Gamesville: Congratulations! What was it like when you realized you won?
Of course I was very surprised when I won, shocked actually! Everyone was saying 'way to go' and 'congrats'. I had to print out the paperwork and couldn't answer until it printed out. They probably thought I was rude, but then I went back & thanked everyone for their well wishes.

What will you spend your winnings on?
I'm going to take my hubby out to a great dinner. Then I'll buy some treats and toys for our 2 dogs, Bella and Bandit (editor's note: recent winners in our Best Pets feature). Then just spend the rest on whatever comes along.

If you were stranded on a desert island what three items would you bring with you?
My three items would be: a crate of books, a case of fine wine and my laptop!

What do you treasure most in the world?
I treasure my hubby and our two dogs because they bring so much happiness and love to me. I can't imagine being without them.

What does your Gamesville member name mean?
I made up minnow5 in 1996 when Gamesville began. I really have no idea why I chose that name but I've stuck with it ever since!

What game would you like to see Gamesville make next?
I love word games and would like to see some jackpots in the Gamesville word games.

Thanks, Minnow5 - and congratulations once again on your win!


Posted by ohryankelley at 5:40 PM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 21 July 2009 5:56 PM EDT
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Monday, 20 July 2009

Terriiwamoto wins $814 playing CatchUp CoverAll

Topic: Members
Terriiwamoto won $814 yesterday in CatchUp CoverAll

A big congratulations to lucky Gamesviller Terriiwamoto, a Pediatric RN from Richardson, TX, who scored a DOUBLE JACKPOT yesterday in CatchUp CoverAll -- automatically transforming her $407 win into a whopping $814 windfall! Besides being a bingo maniac, this mom of two spends her time experimenting with Japanese cuisine with her hubby and thrift store shopping! Enjoy your winnings, Terriiwamoto! And if you're ever in the neighborhood, we'd love to try that sushi recipe you've been perfecting.


Posted by ohryankelley at 3:52 PM EDT
Updated: Monday, 20 July 2009 4:40 PM EDT
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Friday, 17 July 2009

Scientists Discover World's Second Smallest Salamander Right Under Their Noses

Topic: Weird Wire™


Scientists recently discovered the second smallest salamander in the United States

Scientists discovered a new type of salamander this week near a creek near in northern Georgia. The new species, named the patch-nosed salamander, is so different from other salamanders in the region that it was placed in a new genus. Scientists believe this is the first new genus of a four-footed creature found in the U.S. in 50 years. Find out more about this new discovery at at National Geographic...
Posted by ohryankelley at 2:18 PM EDT
Updated: Friday, 17 July 2009 3:55 PM EDT
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Thursday, 16 July 2009

Best Pet: Csell85's kitty George caught on video

Topic: Best Pets

George caught playing in his "two door tunnel toy" by Csell85
Music: Ratatat - Wildcat

This week's Best Pet comes to us from Gamesviller Csell85 of Allston, MA. Meet her adorably curious little friend, George Allston Sell!

Distinguishing Personality Traits

Csell85 says, "This is a video of our amazing kitten, George Allston Sell. He's named afer his hometown and for his likeness to another 'curious' little monkey. He's a black cat, but don't be superstitious! In the sunshine he looks the color of fudge brownies. He's a cuddle loving cat who does not disappear at parties. His most distinctive trait is that he's Polydactyl- or - he has mitten feet. Cats with this trait are always getting into boxes and picking things up in their weird little way. In this video George is playing in the 'two door tunnel toy' my husband made for him by connecting two empty Coke boxes. He jumps in one end and out the other and then back in as if he's trying to figure something out. The music is Ratatat's Wildcat which he always loves to listen to."

Want to share photos of your own favorite pet with the Gamesville community?

Send photos to: members@gamesville.com

In addition to your pet's picture, please be sure to include:

  • Your Gamesville member name
  • Your pet's most distinguishing personality trait

If we publish your pet as a "Best Pet," we'll give you 5,000 GV Rewards. Submit your pet today!


Posted by ohryankelley at 3:08 PM EDT
Updated: Thursday, 16 July 2009 5:13 PM EDT
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Wednesday, 15 July 2009

Spam Bag: Leslie Wants The Government To Give Us $20k!

Topic: Spam Bag

From time to time we get a lot of weird requests and spam mail in the GV Members Inbox. We decided the best way to deal with all the spammers isn't to just "Send To Trash" but to share in the fun of openly mocking them with you, the GV community! Today we received information about government grants from Leslie...

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Hello,

Take $20k as Govt Grants which never need to be refunded. Grant Funds are available for all people of USA. Grants program don't verify your credit and they dont need any kind of security deposits or co-signers. The strength of our firm is grants writing and we're dealing in grants writing services since 1999 and helped over 20,000 people claim grants from govt. Our company take fees only when our clients receive grant check from govt. That too only 10%. There's no risk to you at all. You send us our fees only when you've received the grants check. Please send your complete personal and professional details including the reason for which you're seeking govt grant.

Reply back to this email.

Regards,
Leslie

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Hey Leslie,

$20k?!? No risk?!? We're very interested! I know we could definitely put that money to good use and spread the wealth around in all our free game shows, but before we sign on the dotted line I have a few questions.

What kind of grant would a website be eligible for? Unless it's labeled a "free cash prizes grant" I doubt we really apply. Speaking of applying, can we talk to a couple of your 20,000 satisfied clients? I'd love to hear some recommendations before we send over our personal and professional information. And why would you need my personal info anyways? Let me know your thoughts, looking forward to giving all this money away together!

Best,

- Oh! Ryan Kelley
Gamesville Community Manager

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Posted by ohryankelley at 12:02 PM EDT
Updated: Wednesday, 15 July 2009 2:15 PM EDT
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Tuesday, 14 July 2009

Gold Ads

Topic: Technical Difficulties

Please be advised there was a brief service interuption today that resulted in a number of Gold members seeing ads in their games. This issue has been addressed, and we apologize for what happened.

If you are signed into a Gold account and are still seeing ads, please exit your browser (close all windows) and then return to Gamesville. If that does not resolve the issue for you, please contact customer support with your Gamesville member name.

Sincerely,

Chris Cummings
Manager, Gamesville.com


Posted by Chris Cummings at 5:19 PM EDT
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Monday, 13 July 2009

Quick-Draw Poker Passes BIG Cash Milestone

Topic: Members
Coozer02 won $54 TODAY in Quick-Draw Poker

A hearty congratulations to Coozer02 of Hamilton, Ontario as she swept up $54 today in the fastest poker action online, the all new Quick-Draw Poker!

But that's not all! Because over the weekend the Gamesville community hit another BIG milestone, as Suemd56 became our 50th Quick-Draw Poker Jackpot Winner since the game launched this May! In just seven weeks we've shelled out over $4,100 in cold, hard cash to some of the fastest guns in the west! And of course we can't forget all our lucky winners from this past weekend that have kept the action heated up:

Gamesville profile for Girlbingolvr1
Girlbingolvr1
won $65 on Thursday

Gamesville profile for Karonann
Karonann
won $138 on Friday

Gamesville profile for Suemd56Suemd56 won $134 on Saturday

Gamesville profile for Missmuffinss
Missmuffinss
won $62 on Sunday

With winners cashing in daily and prizes being awarded around the clock now is the time strike it rich with all the online gameshow action in Quick-Draw Poker!


Posted by ohryankelley at 4:47 PM EDT
Updated: Monday, 13 July 2009 5:35 PM EDT
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Friday, 10 July 2009

Five Gamesvillers Catch Up & Cash In At CatchUp CoverAll

Topic: Members
Midnghtldy won $408 TODAY in CatchUp CoverAll

A big congratulations are in order to Midnghtldy of FortSmith, AR, who struck it rich TODAY and took home $408 in CatchUp CoverAll! And that's not all, because when Midnghtldy hit the jackpot, four players with the same Lucky Ball choice each won $25 cash! Congratulations to all four of out Lucky Ball winners:


Posted by ohryankelley at 2:45 PM EDT
Updated: Friday, 10 July 2009 3:06 PM EDT
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United Breaks Guitars and Hears About It On YouTube

Topic: Weird Wire™

In the spring of 2008 Dave Carroll and his band Sons of Maxwell were traveling on United Airlines for a one week tour when then noticed their guitars being thrown around the tarmac by United Airlines baggage handlers in Chicago. Since United Airlines took no responsibility in the destruction of Dave's guitar he came up with a creative way to protest United and tell his story, by creating three songs about his complaint and sharing them on YouTube. This is the first of those songs.

Does this remind anyone else of the FreeCreditReport.com commercials?


Posted by ohryankelley at 11:29 AM EDT
Updated: Friday, 10 July 2009 11:32 AM EDT
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