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Post by jjsanta on Jun 12, 2013 4:14:49 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Dream Job. This Daily Break is sponsored by Next Job at Home. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 150 oodles.
Part 1: Homework That Pays - This is a window game, matching the jobs that can be done from home to their median salaries (according to Salary.com), then hit Next.
$28,000 - Data Entry Clerk $39,000 - Medical transcriptionist $49,000 - Graphic designer $76,000 - Software engineer $99,000 - Regional sales manager $208,000 - Real estate executive
Part 2: Scientific* Career Selector - This is a poll gauging one's character. There is no right or wrong answer here. The questions and answers are listed below... The answers to these question indicates what type of person you are and related careers to one's characteristics.
1) When it comes to your boss, you prefer someone who... Is supportive and willing to listen Gives you creative freedom Provides clear directions Lets you work your own way Has high expectations
2) Rate your agreement with the following statement: I enjoy working on a team. Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree No opinon Somewhat agree Strongly agree
3) Which adjective describes you best? Creative Inquisitive Outgoing Ambitious Analytical
4) How would you spend your time if you won the lottery? Work on curing disease Solve life's little mysteries Make the world more beautiful Start a new business Volunteer at a worthwhile charity
5) Which hobby appeals to you most? Crafts Day trading Yoga Painting Hiking
6) What newspaper section do you find most interesting? Science & Technology Front page Lifestyle Real Estate Arts & Entertainment
Part 3: Cut the Commute - This is an ad for Next Job At Home. If you want to skip this part, click on the blue continue link below the green Start the Search button.
Part 4: Interview ABCs
1) Which of the following should you bring to an in-person job interview? - Pen and paper 2) For work-at-home jobs, you'll most likely interview by phone first. What should you NOT do during the call? - Chew gum 3) True or false: Modesty is the best policy during an interview. - False
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 13, 2013 4:20:49 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Better Living (Rules of the Road). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 150 oodles.
Part 1: Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign - This is a window game. Match the blank street signs to their meanings.
Stop - 8-Sided Solid Red Sign School - Yellow Pentagon Shaped Sign with Two People Walking Yield - Triangular Shaped White Sign with a Red Border Railroad Crossing - Round Sign with a Yellow Background with 2 Black Lines Crossing Each Other Inside a Black Circular Border. One Way - White Arrow on a Black Background on a Rectangle Shaped Sign No U-Turns - Black Curved Arrow Pointing Downwards Covered by a Red Circle with a Red Slash Across the Arrow Slippery When Wet - Yellow Diamond Shaped Sigh with Car and 2 S-Shaped Tire Marks Do Not Enter - Red Circle with a White Rectangluar Bar in the Middle
Part 2: Safety First
1) What should you do in the event of a tire blowout on the highway? - Steer straight and gradually decelerate 2) True or false: Texting while driving can be just as dangerous as driving drunk. - True 3) In which of the following scenarios is it safer NOT to wear a seat belt? - None of the above 4) True or false: To avoid blind spots, your side-view mirrors should be adjusted to show a portion of your own car. - False
Part 3: Driver's Ed
a) Lanes marked with "HOV" or a diamond are reserved for what? - Carpools b) If a road's centerline is painted yellow, it means that cars travel in... - both directions. c) Who has the right-of-way when two cars arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously? - Driver on the right d) What does a flashing yellow left-turn signal mean? - Yield
Part 4: Find Your Best Quote - One is being asked to fill out the from below for an auto insurance quote. To skip this portion of the Daily Break, just click on the green Continue button on the bottom of the page.
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 14, 2013 4:06:41 GMT
The current version of the Daily Break has loaded a few minutes late. Here is the current Daily Break answers.
Today's Today Break Theme is Cleanse Craze. This is sponsored by Boston Cleanse. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 150 oodles.
Part 1: Paleo Prowess
a) What era was the Paleo diet named for? - Paleolithic b) True or false: Vegetables, fruits, seafood, and meat are the main components of the Paleo diet. - True c) What two main food groups are replaced on the Paleo diet? - Dairy and grains d) True or false: Sweet potatoes are permitted on the Paleo diet. - True e) Is RawPea Protein suitable for vegans? - Yes
Part 2: Paleo Guidelines - This is a timed game, answering 8 questions in 1:30. The questions are whether a particular food group would be part of the Paleo diet.
Fruits - Yes Nuts- Yes Eggs - Yes Fish - Yes Wine/Beer - No Cheese - No Grains - No Veggies - Yes
Part 3: Boston Cleanse Newsletter - One is being asked to join the Boston Cleanse newsletter here. If you want to skip this section, just make sure the info is left blank (First Name, Last Name and email address) and click on the green Next Button.
Part 4: This is a promotion for 30% off a purchase of the 7 Day Detox Kit. If you want to skip this section, click on the blue continue button on the bottom of the page below the green Learn More button.
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 15, 2013 4:20:10 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Better Living (Home). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 150 oodles.
Part 1: Home Renovation
a) What is the MOST efficient way to cut down on your electric bill? - Unplugging appliances when you’re not using them b) What is the easiest way to go paperless? - Sign up for online bill pay c) When clothes are washed in hot water, how much of the energy goes toward heating the water? - 85% d) Compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) use how much less energy than incandescent bulbs? - 75% e) According to the EPA, how many gallons of water a day does your household save if everyone turns off the water while brushing their teeth? - 8 gallons
Part 2: House Hunters - This is a window game, matching the houses to their architectural style.
Cape Cod - House with 4 lower level windows, 2 upper level windows + chimmey in the middle Colonial - Large white house Victorian - A 3 story house with rounded features. **Craftsmen - Beige House with rectangles along the house front. Mediterranean - House with Orange Roof and Palms in Front of Picture **Tudor - 1 story house with green paint in front of house and white 4 by 4s in front of the house where the porch would be.
** It appears the Daily Break team mixed up the Craftsmen and Tudor architectural styles of houses. I am giving the correct answers according to Daily Break.
Part 3: Find Your Best Quote - This portion of the Daily Break is asking one to fill out the information below for a Home Owners Insurance Quote. If you want to skip this portion of the Daily Break, make sure the information field are blank and click on the Next button.
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 16, 2013 4:08:54 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Cows. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Gentle as a Bull? - Video for viewing purposes only.
Part 2: All About Cows
a) What's the term for unbranded cattle? - Maverick b) Cows are "ruminants," meaning their stomachs have how many chambers? - 4 c) A single cow can produce up to 400 pounds of what noxious gas every year? - Methane d) Which religion considers cattle sacred? - Hinduism e) True or false: Bulls hate the color red. - False f) What's the name of the thickly-muscled cattle breed in the picture below? - Belgian Blue
Part 3: Quick Cattle Facts - There are 10 True or False statements to answer in 1:30. The sequence of the statements will vary. The statements and the correct answers are listed below.
President Taft had a pet cow that grazed on the White House lawn. - True A dairy cow can produce over six gallons of milk per day. - True Cattle mate for life. - False Cows sleep standing up. - False Cows have nearly 360 degree vision. - True Cows can fly, but only when you aren't looking. - False Cows can interbreed with bison to create ''beefalo.'' - True Cows only have bottom teeth. - True Cows have over 100 different words for ''moo.'' - False The average cow drinks between 30 and 50 gallons of water every day. -True
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 17, 2013 4:14:21 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Bicycles. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Premature Congratulation - This is a video for viewing purposes only.
Part 2: Cycling Through Time
1) Invented in 1817 by Karl Drais, the Laufmaschine, also known as a "dandy-horse," was similar to a modern bicycle but lacked what major component? - Pedals 2) What were the Victorian-era bicycles with comically large wheels called? - Penny-farthings 3) Penny-farthings fell out of favor after what innovation by John Dunlop in 1888? - Pneumatic tires
Part 3: Cycle Styles - This is a window game matching the bicycles to their types.
Mountain - Bike with a White Seat and Fat Tires BMX - Bike with a Black Seat and Many Rear Wheel Spokes Road - Bike with a Reddish Frame Parked Sideways Beach cruiser - Bike with Wavy Pink Frame from Handlebar to Rear of Bike Recumbent - Bike with a Cushioned Back on the Seat where one is Reclined when Riding the Bike Tandem - Bike with a Blue Frame and 2 Seats
Part 4: Bicycle Fact or Fiction?
a) Bicycles (including velomobiles) are the world's most energy-efficient form of transportation. - True b) The United States has the most bikes per capita in the world. - False c) The fastest speed ever recorded on a bicycle was 242 miles per hour. - True d) Spandex shorts are a necessity for casual bike riding. - False
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 18, 2013 4:09:05 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Better Living (Health). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 150 oodles.
Part 1: An Apple A Day
a) What is the fittest city in America? - Minneapolis-St.Paul b) Is it better to work out when you're hungry or to exercise after eating? - Indulge after c) True or false: Caffeine has been proven to boost metabolism. - True d) How much sugar is in one can of soda? - 10 teaspoons e) Which of these superfoods is known for relieving anxiety? - Avocados
Part 2: Take Your Vitamins - This is a window game, matching the super powers to their superfoods.
Strawberry - keep your immune system strong Oysters - makes your skin look younger Salmon - has more vitamin c than an orange Lowfat Yogurt - contains 20% or more of daily calcium needs Tomato Sauce - helps fight flab Walnuts - improves memory & coordination
Part 3: Find Your Best Quote - One is being asked to fill out the form to obtain an Health Insurance Quote.
To skip this section without disclosing any personal information, click on the green Next button on the bottom of the page without entering any information.
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 19, 2013 4:04:41 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Animal Spotlight (Kangaroos). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Kangaroos Take a Beach Day - Video for Viewing Purposes Only
Part 2: Hop to the Trivia
a) What kind of mammals are kangaroos? - Marsupials b) Where do most kangaroos live? Australia c) True or false: Young kangaroos are called joeys. - True d) Kangaroos are divided into two different classifications. What are they? - Red and grey e) Besides humans, kangaroos are the only LARGE mammals that can do what? - Hop
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 20, 2013 4:11:38 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Fashion Trends. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: 100 Years of Fashion in 100 Seconds - This is a video for viewing purposes only.
Part 2: Fashion Trends Timeline - This is a window game, matching the fashion trend to the decade.
1930s - Tilted Hat 1940s - Pencil Skirt 1950s - Poodle Skirt 1960s - Mini Dress 1970s - Bell Bottoms 1980s - Off-The-Shoulder 1990s - Stirrup Pants 2000s - Velour Jumpsuit
Part 3: Trendy Trivia
a) While bell-bottoms became fashionable in the latter half of the 20th century, they were originally worn by... - 19th-century sailors. b) The top-voted definition on UrbanDictionary.com refers to the trucker hat as the "quintessential accessory" of what? - Scumbag-chic fashion c) Before platform shoes graced disco floors, the Ancient Greeks used them for what? - Raising the heights of important characters in plays d) Which famous designer is credited with popularizing the safari fashion trend? - Yves Saint Laurent e) The leg warmers fashion trend was influenced by what 1983 movie? - Flashdance
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 21, 2013 4:15:54 GMT
The Rom Com answers already provided. I just erased the Double Entry.
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 21, 2013 4:17:57 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Rom Com (Romantic Comedies) . Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Guess the Romantic Comedy
a) Jerry McGuire ("You Had Me at Hello")
b) The Wedding Singer ("Grow Old With You")
c) 10 Things I Hate About You (Top 10 Hate List)
d) How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days (Song is "Feels Like Home" by Chantal Kreviazuk)
Part 2: Romantic Comedy Cliches
a) The "I hate you but I love you" cliche when two people fight the whole movie until the very end when they realize they are in love with each other. - Clueless
b) The "just friends" cliche when a man and woman are best friends and perfect for each other, but don't realize it until the end after of one of those "OMG the perfect person was right here all along" moments. - Made of Honor
c) The "hidden agenda" cliche when one (or two) people are hiding a secret, which eventually is revealed somehow, forcing the couple to break up, only to realize they are meant for each other. - Hitch d) The "small town girl with big city dreams" cliche where the girl tries to ditch her humble roots only to realize she is still in love with the good-guy-next-door. - Coyote Ugly
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 22, 2013 4:08:52 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Casino Games. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Beat It - This is a window game, one is being asked to ut the poker hands in order from from left to right according to their strength
Weakest Listed First with the Next Strongest Hand Listed Below ..
One Pair Two Pairs Three of a Kind Straight Flush Full House Four of a Kind Royal Flush
Part 2: Famous Games
1) What can you NOT bet on in roulette? - 37 2) Antique slot machines called "trade stimulators" typically awarded what prizes? - Fruit-flavored gum 3) In blackjack, what four options do players have after receiving their cards? - Hit, stand, double down, and split 4) What does "house edge" mean in the gaming world? - Casino's odds advantage
Part 3: Blackjack Basics - Choose the best play for each hand.
a) Queen and King - Stand b) Ace and Ace - Split c) Four and Two - Hit
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 23, 2013 4:08:02 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Ingenious Inventions. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Inventions Through the Ages - This is a window game, one is being asked to drag and drop the inventions to their positions on the timeline.
3500 BC - Wheel 2000 BC - Umbrella 500 BC - Yo-Yo 1284 - Glasses 1609 - Telescope 1767 - Jigsaw Puzzle 1876 - Telephone 1938 - Ballpoint Pen
Part 2: Big Ideas
a) Ancient Greeks used water, wheels and pulleys to create early versions of what? - Alarm clocks b) Who is credited with inventing the first practical, gasoline-powered automobile? - Karl Benz c) True or false: Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. - False d) Some believe that this Da Vinci sketch (shown above) inspired the invention of what? - Helicopter e) Which was invented first: the compact disc or the floppy disk? - Compact disc (CD) f) Who is credited with inventing the potato chip? - George Crum
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 24, 2013 4:18:59 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Global Cooking (Mexico). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Mexican Mealtime Mayhem - This is a window game, matching the foods pictured with the correct names below.
Tacos - 4 Corn Torillas Folded Around a Filling Guacamole - Green Avocado in a Yellow Bowl with Tortilla Chips on the Side Enchiladas - 2 Corn tortillas rolled around a filling and covered with a chili pepper sauce. Carne Asada - Pieces of Grilled Beef laying on a Table Pico de gallo (salsa fresca) - It is a fresh uncooked condiment made from chopped tomatoes, white onions and chils inside a bowl Elotes - 2 Pieces of Corn on the Cob on a Stick With a White Condiment sprinkled on Top Gorditas - 2 Pieces of an Open Ended Thick Tortilla Stuffed with Meat or Vegetables (1 of Each on the Picture) Tamales - Approx. 8 tamales pictures with are Masa (usually filled with meat) inside a leaf wrapper.
Part 2: Coma! (Eat!)
a) True or false: Fajitas (in all of their sizzling glory) are a traditional Mexican food item. - False b) According to the Real Academia Española, an enchilada is a "rolled maize tortilla stuffed with meat and covered with..." - tomato & chili sauce c) What is the national dish of Mexico? - Mole poblano d) The three main ingredients in a margarita are tequila, triple sec, and... - Lime juice e) Which of the following was NOT part of Mexican/Mesoamerican cuisine prior to the arrival of Spanish conquistadors? - Dairy products f) True or false: Mexicans LOVE Taco Bell and consider it to be a restaurant chain that serves authentic Mexican cuisine. - False
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 25, 2013 4:16:36 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Cold & Flu Household Hacks. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Fast Flu Facts
a) Is it possible to get the flu from a flu shot? - Nope, not possible b) Up to how many feet can the flu virus travel? - 6 ft. c) True or false: You can unknowingly infect someone with the flu before you actually develop symptoms. - True d) Which of the following is NOT a type of influenza virus? - Stomach flu e) Who is said to suffer more from the flu - men or women? - Men f) Can you treat the flu with antibiotics? - No. You should never do that
Part 2: Flu-Fighting Foods - This is a window game, matching the best foods to fight off the flu.
Drink it to stay hydrated - Herbal Tea A homemade anti-inflammatory - Chicken Noodle Soup Use it to clear your sinuses - Hot Peppers Bake it to boost your immunity - Baked Chicken It keeps vampires & viruses away - Garlic It can fight infection or a craving - Dark Chocolate
Part 3: Hack Your Way to Health
1) Which of the following body parts can you massage to help get rid of a headache? - Your hand (Specifically, massage the webbed area between your thumb and forefinger for headache relief.) 2) Besides hot peppers, what's another natural way to help clear an annoying, stuffy nose? - Press between your eyebrows with one finger (A stuffy nose is the WORST! Get rid of it in 20 seconds by alternating thrusting your tongue against the roof of your mouth, then pressing between your eyebrows with one finger.) 3) Gargle with THIS concoction to soothe a sore throat. - Warm water and salt (Skip the milk and lime juice, but DO try some of these popular remedies: apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper and lemon juice, and ginger and warm water. Happy gargling!) 4) What's the best way to battle a fever? - Dress light, stay cool (Resist the comforting urge to wrap yourself in blankets when you've got a feverish chill. The key to getting rid of a fever (and feeling better) is allowing heat to escape from your body!) 5) What's one way to prevent a dry, hacking cough from waking you at night? - Keep your head elevated (Tossing a few pillows under your head will, though! Doing this will reduce coughing due to post-nasal drip.)
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