Last week we posted a small teaser image here in the Gamesville Blog to give everyone a glimpse of a big announcement we're getting ready for. Since then, Gamesvillers have been ravenously trying to understand our subtle hint at our big annoucment coming soon. While we don't want to let the cat out of the bag too quickly, we did want to throw out another fun tease of what's in store.

See you you can figure out what the big announcement will be by solving the puzzle below...

Celebrate good times! Come on!

Congratulations to Gamesviller Peguin2 from Elbow Lake, MN, who hit the jackpot earlier today while playing Magic 21 and scored $3,007 in cold hard cash!

Useless Fact!

Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Naming 10,000 lakes regions must have been a little daunting, which is why there is not just one, but TWO Elbow Lakes in Minnesota! One is a city located in Grant County, Minnesota, with a population of around 1,000; the other is a small town with just over 100 residents in Becker County, Minnesota. See for yourself...

Wow.

Japanese paper engineer Haruki Nakamura created this amazing heart of rotating gears. Watch the video and wait for the magic moment when the contraption is cranked into life...

Distinguishing Personality Traits

Mybill says, "Snickers is our West Highland Terrier who doesn't think of himself as a dog, just our 'baby'. He is five years old and a typical Westie. He loves his toys and is extremely smart. Sometimes, especially in the evenings when Daddy is home, he will sit and wait for his treat. If we go out he will sit by the window in my husband's office and patiently wait for us to come home, looking out the window. Life would be so dull without Snickers; he is a real character."

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

We just wanted to remind you that the Gamesville Store is the perfect place for your gift needs this holiday season. Pillows, stickers, shirts, and even a stylish "Poke the Penguin" thong are among the great products you can pick up. The holidays are only a few months away; start your shopping today...

Today's recipie comes to us from Gamesviller Heartsalone_77 who wants everyone to tase her Chocolate Mug Cake. Heartsalone_77 says, "This is the perfect portion for late night chocolate cravings. The only drawback? Potentially the most dangerous cake recipe in the world, because now you are only 5 minutes away from delicious chocolate cake anytime day or night!" Here's her creation:

Chocolate Mug Cake

• 4 tbsp cake flour
  
• 4 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp cocoa
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp milk
• 3 tbsp oil
• Splash of vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)

Combine the dry ingredients in a large coffee mug and mix well. Add in the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in milk and oil and mix until well combined. Add chocolate chips (if desired) and vanilla extract and mix again. Place the mug in microwave and cook on high for cook 3 minutes. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed. Allow to cool, and tip out onto plate or eat right from the mug. Serves 1 (or two if you want to share).

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes (depending on microwave)

Want to share your favorite recepie with the Gamesville community?

Send recepies to: members@gamesville.com

In addition to your detailed recepie, please be sure to include:

• Your Gamesville member name
• Why you wanted to share this recepie

All will be revealed, Fall 2008.

Business people and politicians everywhere are searching for ways to get the world out of this economic mess. One Japanese train line found the purrrrfect solution: They turned to Tama The Cat (also known as "Super Stationmaster Tama"). The unassuming lil' kitty saved the company AND and brought $10 million in tourism to the local area!

Video courtesy of CNN.

This week's Best Pet comes to us from Gamesviller J.C.H.R.I.S of South Branch, MI. Meet her red friend Jade.

Distinguishing Personality Traits

J.C.H.R.I.S says, "Jade is just over 1 year-old and is full of energy. She loves to chase anything that moves (grass hoppers, bees, butterflies, birds, etc.) and prowls and pounces as if she were a cat. She's very entertaining to watch and will do this for hours without catching anything."

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

Remember to take a break from Bingo today-- and go vote!

Not certain where to cast your ballot today? Go to: http://maps.google.com/vote

Simply enter your home address to find your local voting location.

Happy election day, everyone!