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BREAK THE ICE (continued): • This article may be called “Break the Ice”, but do you remember “Don’t Break the Ice?” The game was popular with several generations as it was first released in 1968 by Hasbro. The game consisted of 36 blocks arranged in a 6x6 square. Players take turns trying to knock out blocks of ice without causing the central block to fall. Another similar game was 1992’s “Thin Ice.” Players take turns placing marbles onto a thin sheet of tissue paper - or “ice.” Players try to place as many marbles as they can on the ice without any breaking through. Sound like fun? You can still find these great games and more for sale online. • Do you like to cook? Thought about getting your degree in the culinary arts? Then perhaps the Institute of Culinary Education, or ICE, is right for you. ICE is located in New York City and is celebrating its 33rd anniversary this year. It was founded by Peter Kump in 1975 and originally only had five students. Today the institute has one hundred forty times that many students! Never heard of ICE? Well, don’t fret. You’ve probably heard of one of their alumna. Ashley Merriman was chosen to compete in the latest season of Bravo’s Top Chef.

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BREAK THE ICE (continued): • Ever heard of water ice? You have if you’re from the Philadelphia area. The term is a popular local nickname for Italian ice. If you’re from the area, you might also have heard of Rita’s, an Italian ice shop that ﬁrst opened in Bensalem, Pennsylvania in 1984. Twenty-ﬁve years later and Rita’s has over 500 locations in the United States. There’s probably even a Rita’s near you. Find your local Rita’s by visiting them online at www.ritasice.com. • Now some of you might even be asking, “What is Italian ice? Is it ice cream? Is it shaved ice?” Not quite. Italian ice is made from syrup of fruit puree that is mixed and frozen like ice cream.

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