February 8th, 2010
Xeko, everyone is still doing great on the second GoodQuest goal. We still have 63,963 tigers to catalog in order to donate the 10th camera to WildAid. Here is a reminder of the top prizes you still have time to earn. All players that catalog to at least 500 tigers will be awarded with a special plaque. Players that catalog at least 1,000 tigers will also earn an awesome badge as a reward for all their hard work!
You have to catalog at least 150 tigers to earn the QuestKey.
Below is more from the WildAid chat. Enjoy!
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February 5th, 2010
Xeko’s celebrating Valentine’s Day with a cheery red Tomato Frog! Get a sneak peek of these bouncing beauties by coming in game and asking one of our moderators how YOU care for this endangered animal!
Tomato Frog Fun Fact: Native to Madagascar and usually bright red in color, the tomato frog puffs up and oozes venom when threatened. Status: Near threatened.
Your Mission: Order a Xeko Tomato Frog today and give it a good habitat! Click the link to go directly to the Xeko online store: http://xekostore.com/xepatofr.html
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February 3rd, 2010
This Sunday is the Big Football Game! Starting Friday February 5th, we will have a special Big Game Adventure. To begin this Big Game Adventure, click Tenderfoot at the Beach. Players who complete the Adventure by Sunday February 7th will receive a prize to hang in their home! Go Xeko
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January 30th, 2010
January 30th is the 7th annual Stroll for Epilepsy inside the Polaris Fashion Place in Columbus, Ohio. We are proud to announce that Elizabeth is the host child this year, learn about Elizabeth below. To make a donation please visit: http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=333400 . Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing those of you that can make it. If you cannot attend, please consider donating, all proceeds benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio.
A little about Elizabeth~ Elizabeth, now five years old, was diagnosed as having partial complex seizures at 10 months of age and has overcome years of testing, prescriptive treatments and surgery to find herself virtually seizure-free for the past year. Her family knows that things can change at any minute and are happy with where Elizabeth is and they are enjoying life.
What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a common condition that causes repeated seizures. The cause of epilepsy is still unknown. The seizures are caused by bursts of electrical activity in the brain that are not normal. Seizures may cause problems with muscle control, movement, speech, vision, or awareness. They usually don’t last very long, but they can be scary. The good news is that treatment usually works to control and reduce seizures.
Epilepsy is not a type of mental illness or retardation. It generally does not affect how well you think or learn. You can’t catch epilepsy from someone else (like a cold), and they can’t catch it from you.
To learn more about the Stroll for Epilepsy, please visit http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=333400
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January 29th, 2010
Thank you to all of the islanders that participated in the WildAid chat on Jan. 28, we had a roaring good time! WildAid was extremely impressed with the questions that were asked. Below we have posted a few questions from the chat. Additional questions and answers will be posted as we work to complete the second Tiger GoodQuest goal!
The island has done an amazing job, there are still 21 days left to help tigers. We need to catalog 77,255 tigers in order to donate the 10th camera. Read below how crucial the camera traps are in the effort to save tigers from extinction.
How many tigers do you think will be cataloged in China?
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January 28th, 2010
February 2nd is Groundhog Day and Xeko is celebrating with a Groundhog Day Adventure!
According to folklore, if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on Groundhog Day does not see its shadow, then winter will soon end. On the other hand, if the groundhog sees its shadow, winter will continue for six more weeks. Will the groundhog see its shadow this year? What do you think?
To begin your Groundhog Day Adventure, click on Tenderfoot at the Beach. Players that help Xeko seek out the groundhogs and complete this adventure by close of game on February 5th will receive an awesome prize!
Happy Groundhog Day!
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January 26th, 2010
Xeko will be hosting a chat with a representative from WildAid this Thursday. WildAid will be here to answer questions about tigers, the Tiger GoodQuest and ways that you can help these majestic giant cats!
Players that attend the event and ask a question will receive a special gift from our Hosts. Come with your questions ready and be prepared to learn about tigers. Here are the full event details: Read the rest of this entry »
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January 23rd, 2010
Nicely done! On Tuesday, the final items were purchased from the Haiti Relief Store. With your virtual donations, Xeko will now be able to give a REAL donation to Mercy Corps. One of the much-needed items is water for earthquake survivors. Not only is water so significant because right now their water systems are not functioning properly, so there is a lack of available water to drink. The temperatures there are also high. As we are experiencing winter weather here, the average temperature in Haiti is 90 degrees during this time of year.
We have heard from the island that you all would like to do more on the island the help with Haiti. So, we want to hear your ideas. Please send a message to support@elfisland.com, with your username and your idea of ways we can help Haiti on the island. See you on the island, and remember keep Gaming for Good!
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January 20th, 2010
Tomorrow, January 21, is Squirrel Appreciation Day! Did you know there are over 300 species of squirrels around the world? Squirrels come in all shapes, sizes and colors, including grey squirrels, red squirrels, fox squirrels, flying squirrels, and more.
Show your appreciation for these furry little critters by getting outside and counting how many squirrels you see. Report back here with your count. Bonus if you can identify squirrel common names.
In celebration of Squirrel Appreciation Day, Xeko is offering the Sumatran Flying Squirrel Xeko Pal, made with earth-friendly soy fabric, for only $11.99 at the Official Xeko Store . That’s $5 off the normal price, available now through this Sunday. When you buy a Sumatran Flying Squirrel Xeko Pal, you also get a code to care for a virtual endangered animal in game. Read the rest of this entry »
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