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Wednesday, 5 August 2009

Best Pet: Dusty The Concealer Of Bears

Topic: Best Pets
This week's Best Pet comes to us from Gamesviller Janet1951 of Indianapolis, IN. Meet the head cat of her household, Dusty!

Distinguishing Personality Traits

Janet1951 says, "I rescued Dusty from an alley when he was just a kitten. He is now 4-years-old and is the head cat of our household. If his sister Tabby or brother Rocky attempt to get my attention when he's near, he smacks them. It's like if he's telling them, 'No! My mommy!'. Now we have a 4-month-old Lab/Shepherd mix. When Dusty was a kitten, I gave him a little stuffed bear; he's hiding it right now so the puppy won't get it. Dusty's favorite spots are on my computer table beside me, on top of the cabinet, and on the refrigerator as shown in the photo."

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 5:58 PM EDT
Updated: Thursday, 6 August 2009 4:09 PM EDT
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Spam Bag: Vicky Tells Us Quite The Tragic Tale

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 very lucrative offer from Mrs. Comfort...

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My Dear,

Please let this letter not to bring confusion to you. I know that we have not met either before but hear me from the dept of your mind. It is circumstances that made to send this to you.

I will introduce myself first to you. My name is Victoria, I lost my mother a year ago. She was poisioned to death by her associate in business. She formed a company by one Mr. Brown who poisioned her only to take benefit of the multi million venture.

I got through the records of my mother account books three weeks ago I discovered that there is a huge sum of money she deposited in a bank, which is $9,800,000. All I need from you is to do all you can to help me to get this money out of the bank. I have been to the bank where this money is deposited immediately, and confirmed the account most deligently. The bank told me that my mother informed them that the money was to be remitted to her company's costumer account abroad, which her costumer will provide to them but since then they have never heard from her nor the costumer.

1. I want you to provide an account where the money will be remitted into as my mother's costumer.
2. Make arrangement for me to leave here as soon as possible
3. How much commission you will take for rendering the assistant?

Best wishes,
Victoria

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Hello Victoria,

Thanks for the letter. While that certainly does sound like a lot of money that could be spread around all our free game shows we've got some questions of our own. First, with this type of transaction it seems odd that you'd have to reach out anonymously for help, why not hire someone within your country for assistance? Secondly, do you have proof that Mr. Brown was indeed responsible for the death? We'd love to help but this all sounds a little like a game of Clue to us. For all we know it could have been Colonel Mustard in the parlor with the candlestick. Good luck with your escape plan!

Best,

- Oh! Ryan Kelley
Gamesville Community Manager

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Posted by ohryankelley at 5:26 PM EDT
Updated: Wednesday, 5 August 2009 5:27 PM EDT
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Tuesday, 4 August 2009

Interview: Futuresfaith Wins Quick-Draw Poker, Winnings Already Spent

Topic: Members
Last month Gamesviller Futuresfaith of Columbia, SC won $136 (a DOUBLE JACKPOT because she is a GV Gold Member) in Quick-Draw Poker. We caught up with her to ask a few questions about her big win.

What was this mother-of-three's moment of victory like? And what is the meaning behind her Gamesville member name? Find out below...

Gamesville: Congratulations! What was it like when you realized you won?
First I would like to thank god and my fans... Oh, sorry that's my academy award speech. I had just said goodbye to hubby who was on his lunch break and was multitasking around the house. I was doing three or four things at once--paying the bills, taking ingredients out for dinner, hollering at my teen to answer the phone and playing Quick-Draw Poker. When I had a rhythm going I went to click 'Deal' and saw a 'Congrats!' screen. I screamed, ran into the bathroom looked in the mirror and started doing the running man.

What will you spend your winnings on?
My middle daughter starts college in the fall and the baby girl will be a senior in high school this year. I dare say the winnings are already spent.

What do you do for a living?
I'm the commander in chief for the household; I keep all things moving right along. The pay stinks and the chief could use a bath but I'm grateful to be a part of the team.

If you were stranded on a desert island what items would you bring with you?
I would have to say my bible, a roll of duct tape and a ShamWow towel. I'd be home in time for dinner for sure, lol.

What is your most treasured possession and why?
I guess I treasure my sense of humor the most, it has changed a lot of lives and saved my sanity as a military wife.

What does your Gamesville member name mean?
Nicknames hubby and I gave ourselves, he's 'Future' and I'm 'Faith'. Twenty-four years and I'm still 'Futuresfaith'.

Thanks, Futuresfaith - and congratulations again on your win!


Posted by ohryankelley at 3:35 PM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 4 August 2009 4:47 PM EDT
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Monday, 3 August 2009

Auzzi44 wins $898 in CatchUp CoverAll!

Topic: New Features
Auzzi44 won $898 yesterday in CatchUp CoverAll

A big congratulations to lucky Gamesviller Auzzi44, a longtime Gamesviller from Wyano, PA, who scored a BIG WIN over the weekend in CatchUp CoverAll and took home $898 in cold, hard cash! And that's not all, because when Auzzi44 hit the jackpot, four players with the same Lucky Ball choice each won $25 cash! Congratulations to all four of out Lucky Ball winners: Warreniwamoto, Charmaewi, Tuddey2 and Peekabusweetie.

Looking forward to seeing a lot more Gamesvillers names up in lights this week!


Posted by ohryankelley at 5:26 PM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 4 August 2009 2:19 PM EDT
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Capture Summer Memories! Win A Canon Powershot Camera This August

Topic: News
Win a Canon PowerShot SD780 IS this August at Gamesville!

As we near the end of the summer months it's time to plan those last minute getaways and finally take some time to get outdoors! So this month we're helping you capture your summertime fun with this exciting new prize in August's GV Rewards Sweepstakes.

We're giving one lucky Gamesviller the power hold onto those sunny memories with a chance at this Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. Featuring a 12.1-megapixel resolution this camera captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints to display your keepsake memories. And with HD movie shooting capability it's easy to capture and enjoy HD movies of your favorite moments. The shots you used to miss will become images you'll now be sharing, and the movies you never took before will be HD unforgettable.

Last Month's Winner

Congratulations to Catwoman61963 of Pittsburgh, PA, who won our Pawleys Island Hammock from last month's monthly GV Rewards sweepstakes.


Posted by ohryankelley at 11:29 AM EDT
Updated: Monday, 3 August 2009 12:40 PM EDT
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Friday, 31 July 2009

Blue Food Dye Mend Spinal Injuries And Turns Rats Blue

Topic: Weird Wire™
Brilliant Blue G Turns Lab Rats Blue In Tests
The chemical Brilliant Blue G turns lab rats blue in tests

Researchers have discovered that the food dye that gives blue M&Ms their color can help mend spinal injuries. Tests on groups of lab rats concluded that the compound Brilliant Blue G blocks a chemical that kills healthy spinal cord cells around the damaged area. In the tests, rats treated with BBG were later able to walk, although with a limp, and rats that did not receive the BBG solution never regained the ability to walk. On the downside however the treatment caused the skin to temporarily turn bright blue as shown by the photo above. Learn more about this recent discovery at Boing Boing...


Posted by ohryankelley at 5:08 PM EDT
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Monalisamia Wins $4,999 in Magic 21

Topic: Members
Monalisamia won $4,999 TODAY in Magic 21

A big congratulations to lucky Gamesviller Monalisamia, a personal shopper from Billerica, MA, who scored a MAX JACKPOT WIN today with a $4,999 cash windfall in Magic 21! Looks like she can do a little more shopping for herself with this big win, congrats again Monalisamia!

USELESS FACT: Dudley Road in Billerica is rumored to be very, very haunted. Check out the Ghost Chronicles for more on this mysterious road.


Posted by ohryankelley at 1:28 PM EDT
Updated: Friday, 31 July 2009 1:40 PM EDT
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Thursday, 30 July 2009

Best Pet: Socks The Ninja Kitty

Topic: Best Pets
This week's Best Pet comes to us from Gamesviller Andra8803 of Mesquite, TX. Meet her sneaky pal, Socks!

Distinguishing Personality Traits

Andra8803 says, "The best word to describe Socks is 'ninja' because he is only seen when he wants to be seen; I was lucky to catch him off guard long enough to get a photo of him. Socks is 14-years-old and is still the most nimble cat around. He can jump onto our six foot tall bookcase with ease, but as you can see he prefers the toilet (as both a chair and water bowl, but not a litter box). He is an indoor cat, but will sometimes slip out the backdoor and immediately jump over the fence and walk into the front door, just to show you he can. He acts too cool for people when the whole family is together, but if he finds you alone in a room he will walk over to you and lay down for a good snuggle."

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 11:38 AM EDT
Updated: Thursday, 30 July 2009 11:54 AM EDT
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Wednesday, 29 July 2009

Interview: Terriiwamoto Wins CatchUp CoverAll, Buys New Roof

Topic: Members

Last week we told you about lucky Gamesviller Terriiwamoto's BIG WIN of $814 in CatchUp CoverAll. This week we caught up with her to ask a frew questions about her suprise windfall.

What was her moment of victory like? What will she spend her winnings on? Find out below...

Gamesville: Congratulations! What was it like when you realized you won?
I just couldn't believe it when I won! I ran up to my husband's office with my laptop to show him the screen. And the prize amount shocked me even more! I had no idea that it would be a double jackpot since I was a GV Gold Member. It was certainly a very nice surprise!

What will you spend your winnings on?
Funny you should ask, we just paid a $837.00 deductible for a new roof and my win was for $814.00. When he saw the win my husband just laughed and said, 'you just paid for our roof!' Trust me, I will take some of the winnings and do some of my thrift store shopping as well.

What do you do for a living?
I am a Pediatric Registered Nurse. I love working with my kids, they are all little angels. Unlike adults, most of the time you can't rely on verbal communication, only assessment and nursing skills.

If you were stranded on a desert island what (or who) would you bring with you?
Of course I would bring my husband, my daughter and my son.. can I bring my kitties too?

What is your most treasured possession and why?
I treasure my health and the health of my family. Without our health we have nothing.

What does your Gamesville member name mean?
Well it's not very creative. My hubby signed me up and just used my name. So, it means 'just me'.

What game would you like to see Gamesville make next?
Well I am a 'bingo nut' so I love Gamesville just the way it is and I wouldn't change a thing. Keep up the good work and thank you so much for my big win!

Thanks, Terriiwamoto - and congratulations again on your win!


Posted by ohryankelley at 2:59 PM EDT
Updated: Wednesday, 29 July 2009 4:40 PM EDT
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Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Mrs. Comfort Wants To Comfort Us--With MILLIONS

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 very lucrative offer from Mrs. Comfort...

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Good day dear,
 
This message might meet you in utmost surprise however,it's just my urgent need for a foreign partner that made me to contact you for this transaction. I am a banker by profession from Accra Republic of Ghana in west Africa and currently holding the post of auditing general,
 
I discover this deposit in our auditing course.I have the opportunity of transferring the left over funds $36.700.000.00 Million United State Dollars belonging to the deceased client who died in the charter plane which crashed on mount Kenyan in the Kenyan city of sumburu on 21st July,2003 to any foreign account.
 
Hence,i am inviting you for a business deal where this funds $22.700.000.00 United State Dollars can be shared between us in the ratio 60/40 if you agree to my business proposal.

Eagerly waiting for your urgent response please.

- Mrs Comfort

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Hello Mrs Comfort,

Thanks for the note and for thinking of us regarding your lucrative situation. While I'm sure you're aware that we could put this money to good use here at Gamesville your eagerness and grammatical prowess (or lack thereof) gives us pause.

Considering how you acquired the money, in a fashion that includes a charter plane crash, we're a little cautious with how this could play out in the media. I can see the headlines now, "Gaming Site Does Dirty Deal With Shady Lady" or "Gamesville Caught In Tailspin Of Controversy". I just think this deal might just be one we take a pass on.

Best,

- Oh! Ryan Kelley
Gamesville Community Manager

Have some funny spam mail? Share it with the Gamesville community!

Forward terrible spam messages to: members@gamesville.com

In addition to your spammed message, please be sure to include:

  • Your Gamesville member name
  • Your response to the spammer

If we publish your mail in our "GV Spam Bag" we'll give you 5,000 GV Rewards. Submit your spam today!


Posted by ohryankelley at 5:43 PM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 28 July 2009 5:50 PM EDT
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