I'm starting to think more and more that I'm not getting my new office. Turns out those designs I found are totally real and have nothing to do with celebrating my 7-month tenure at the company. The new game screen launched today, and as angry as I am that I will not have my corner office with cool wallpaper and one of those nifty Zen gardens, I am pretty psyched about the enhancements that are now available to all of us. I caught up with Ben this morning while we were on line for bagel sandwiches in the cafeteria. He gave me a quick rundown of what's new:

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Hey everybody! It's been way too long, hasn't it? Man, I've been so busy over here trying out new games for you and making sure they are up to par. And they've all gotta be good because my reputation is on the line, and I definitely don't want to stain that!

In fact, I've kind of gotten a bit too into my work lately. I actually injured my clicking finger while testing one of our new games, Madoff as Hell. Seems I have a bit of untapped anger toward Bernie and the AIG crooks. It's true...Beneath this smooth exterior must lie some untapped rage and frustration. Well either that, or I just had too much coffee that day.

Point is, you make me look good for playing these games, so the way I see it, I owe you one. And here's how I'm going to pay you back. I'm about to give you the top tricks to score you more coins in the games you love. So pay attention, because these spoilers are good...

Air Hockey
As much as you may try, straight shots into the goal will never work! Always try to bank the puck off the sides and score off the rebound.
Left clicking your mouse will actually let you pick up your paddle. This allows you to trap the puck and gain better control of your shot.

SpongeBob Collapse
There's no need to start at Level 1 each time you play. When you begin the game, simply type in a number and that's the level where you'll go. So if you want to start with level 8, just type the number 8 and you'll be there. Want to speed up your game? Click on the bottom row before it enters the playing field and watch the action move faster. Doing this will also score you more points.

Mahjongg Dimensions
Need a better view of all the angles? Spin the Mahjongg cube using the arrows at the left and right, and you'll see the whole thing!
The faster you match tiles, the more points you get! Try to plan two or three moves ahead and combo your way through the game.

Alright I have to run. Marie just challenged me to a game of Jock Jam, and if I don't take her down, I will never hear the end of it. Good luck everybody!

Ah, Spring Break. The sandy beaches, the ocean breezes, the abundance of good-looking frat guys swarming the nightclubs...Those were the days! Now years and years and years later (getting old sucks, doesn't it), Spring Break seems to be just a distant memory. It's too bad we can't convince our workplaces to give us Spring Break. I mean, think of how much more productive you would be after a week's worth of fun in the sun (on the company's dime, of course.) I tried talking to the head honchos about this last week, but they were too busy rolling on the floor laughing to give me a straight answer.

So I'm left here in the freezing cold of New York where March went in like a lion and out like an angry chicken. But fortunately, IWON is helping me reminisce about those fond days with great games like Beach Sudoku. Plus, it's pretty nice to be able to win a prize like a 32" HDTV! I mean, back in Ft. Lauderdale, all I ever won was a glow in the dark t-shirt and a wealth of plastic cups.

What are some of your most fond Spring Break memories? Let's compare notes! In the meantime, sit back, relax, and don't forget the sunscreen! Later!

I've got scoop. And it's major. See, I was walking past the main conference room here on my weekly shopping trip to the supply closet. (I'll take shopping in any form I can get it these days.) I look inside and there's a huge meeting going down with the entire IWON Team, except for me of course, who was noticeably absent. You know, I'm really getting sick of not being asked to join these gatherings. You miss like five meetings and all of a sudden you stop getting invites. What's up with that?

Anyway, I saw some designs being passed around the table. Naturally I'm thinking, maybe they are surprising me with a newly decorated office for my 7-month anniversary of being at IWON. I HAD to know more. Now I think we all know how impatient I am. So I decided to come in early this morning and sneak around to see what I could find. I brought my trusty camera with me so that if I had to bolt quickly, I'd at least have some evidence to examine. Well, sure enough, it was a good thing I did, because I need your help in deciphering some things.

I think they are hiding the plans for my new office by pretending they are working on a redesigned homepage and game screens! Because these are the only clear shots I could get:

Now it could just be that this is some really nice wallpaper for my spiffy new area. But I guess it is possible that something bigger could be happening. And the homepage does say that the site is getting a makeover. I just thought they were using that to throw me off. What do you think?

Well, I'm going to see if there is anything else I can find. Everyone keeps talking about what's going down next week. Well, just in case, I'm going to start packing up my pictures and getting my file (yes, singular) in order. I've got to be ready to move into my new digs just in case!

Have you just about had it with all these greedy financial fat cats on Wall Street who have the nerve to steal your hard-earned cash? I swear, if I see one more swindling suit try to justify their gluttony and self-indulgence on national TV, I swear I'm going to hit something! And now, thanks to the talented team here at IWON, I finally can!

That's right! You just HAVE to play IWON's newest game, Madoff as Hell! Yep, it's named after the one-and-only Bernie Madoff, King of All Crooks! Grab your trusty bat and swing away at him and other disgraced financiers, like those at AIG whose bailout money went toward obscene bonuses! Seriously, there is no better way to take out your frustrations and get revenge! And let me tell you, one swift strike, and you'll instantly feel your blood pressure go down.

So give these guys what they deserve, and play now! Plus, let me know what you think of this game and those selfish swindlers. Personally, I'm still celebrating Bernard's lost appeal, which will keep that thief in prison. Aww, poor Bernie. A word of advice, buddy. I would use those networking skills to make some friends in the joint...and fast!

We made the call, and you answered! We received so many incredible stories about why you have all chosen to get involved with Team Challenge. And as promised, we want to showcase some of the teams that are working especially hard to win cash for the causes they love. Today's spotlight is Stickneys Toy Breed Rescue and Retirement Sanctuary.

We heard from crazydogladym (is that not a GREAT username, or what?) who is a passionate player with a big heart. You see, in her spare time, she rescues abused and neglected dogs from puppy mills and nurses them back to health. Then she helps place them in loving homes. Many of these dogs would never have a chance without her and her husband, who tirelessly work on nights and weekends to give these little guys the support they need.

But it seems that with the current economy, prices for food and medicine have skyrocketed, making it even more difficult to support this shelter. And with currently only 26 members on the team right now, this devoted group of animal lovers has yet to make it to the top three despite their strong efforts. I'm sure many of you have probably seen crazydogladym playing hard for those coins at SpongeBob Collapse, her favorite game!

If you'd like to help crazydogladym and her furry friends, why not pay a visit to this member-created team's page and consider giving them your support!

Stay tuned for more Team Challenge Spotlights, and keep sending us your stories. You never know...your team could appear here next!

More Prize Pop means more winners, and that's what we like to hear over here. Because even though I can't win (have you heard about that already?), I love finding out that other people are banking some pretty cool stuff. So who has been snagging the swag as of late? Well...

7171949 grabbed that Michael Kors handbag I've been dying to add to my collection
wkell124 won a 14K Gold and Diamond necklace playing Alu's Revenge (one of my new favorites)
flyfish149 took home a brand new 32" HDTV (something every home needs, including mine)
mbgothelf got a collection of Omaha Steaks (just let me know what time you serve dinner - I'll bring the wine and my appetite!)

Now, you all may want to visit the profile pages of these fortunate users to extend your congratulations and find out how they got so lucky! Is it a rabbit's foot? A pair of socks that hasn't been changed since becoming a member? (Um, Eww!) Then go take their advice and win some prizes for yourself too! Then I can write about how fabulous you are!

See you in this blog soon!

Isn't St. Patrick's Day one of your all-time favorite holidays? It's filled with happiness, green (a very trendy color for Spring) and good luck! I always wished I had a bit of Irish in me. My husband does, which means my little guy also has some clover blood in his veins. No wonder he's my good luck charm!

Well, you all must have some Irish in you too, because you were lucky enough to hit the jackpot this St. Patty's Day! We've got one of the coolest free games (trust me, I'm now officially addicted), and a prize you'll be drooling over!

Play Gold Raiders (St. Patty's Day - Pot of Gold - you get it!) and you could win some green of your own! I'm talking about cold, hard cash - up to $2,000 to be exact. That's a lot of gold, my friends! Or a lot of shirts, shoes, bags...man, it just goes on and on. I can't win it as you all know extraordinarily well, but you can, so make me proud!

And with that, have a happy St. Patty's Day, laddies! And may the luck of the Irish be with you when you play on IWON! Later!

I don't know about you, but I am in some dire need of relaxation this weekend. Being a working mom is not easy, although I likely don't have to tell you this. I'm sure many of you out there have got some rug rats of your own so you know what it feels like to have a lot of work and a little sleep!

Well, if you think you had a long week, think about my man, Alu from Alu's Revenge. Granted, the dude has got some anger issues. You can't really blame him, though. He is a god, so he's got the whole ego thing going on (like many men do.) But we all keep waking him up while trying to grab his goods! And you are going to want those treasures even more after you hear this news!

It's a Double Trouble weekend here at IWON! Give Alu some trouble, and we'll double, yep DOUBLE, your coins! Being bad feels pretty good, right kids? So sit back this weekend, relax, and get that bank of yours booming! And when you see Alu, tell him I'm truly sorry about disturbing his afternoon snooze! Good luck!