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Post by jjsanta on May 28, 2013 4:13:33 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Vacation Getaways. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 150 oodles. Part 1: Vacation Ownership - this is a promotional video for Diamond Reorts International. Click on the green Next Button if you want to avoid watching the video. Part 2: This is a window game, dragging the vacation destination to its matching state... Nevada - Las VegasFlorida - OrlandoCalifornia - Lake TahoeHawaii- KauaiArizona - SedonaVirginia - WilliamsburgMissouri - Branson Colorado - Steamboast SpringsPart 3: Ready for Vacation? - This part of the promotion is requesting personal information to be contacted by Diamond Resorts.. One is being asked to fill out personal information to be contacted by Diamond Resorts. Just click on the Green Next Button to skip filling out this portion of the Daily Break. Personal Note: There are plenty of vacation songs. The first one coming to my mind is the Go-Go's with Vacation.
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Post by jjsanta on May 29, 2013 4:32:36 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is The Healthy Mind Challenge. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles. Part 1: Healthy Mind Tips & Tricks Trivia 1) Good news! One of the treats below is considered a "superfood" and can help improve your mood. Which is it? - Dark Chocolate2) In 2012, researchers from NC State's "Gains Through Gaming" laboratory proved that playing ___ could boost cognitive functioning in some older adults. - World of Warcraft3) Which vitamin can help stave off mental decline? (Hint: It's commonly found in fish but is also produced by sun exposure.) - Vitamin D4) It might sound silly, but even the crackers you eat can impact your mental health. If you want to give your brain a boost, you should choose crackers that contain what? - Whole grains5) According to Mayo Clinic, which of the following activities may help keep memory loss at bay? - All of the AbovePart 2: Mental Math Mind Exercise - Answer 25 Math Problems Correctly within 2 Minutes. Note: All 25 Math Questions and Correct Answers are listed below. However, the sequencing of this list will differ from user to user. There are 8 correct answers to choose from here.... 1, 4, 5, 9, 11, 16, 25, 50. 44 - 40 = 450 ÷ 10 = 50 + 1 = 12² = 4500 ÷ 10 = 501 x 1 = 132 + 18 = 5012 - 7 = 58 + 3 = 112 + 3 = 58 + 8 = 163² = 9101 - 100 = 127 ÷ 3 = 922 ÷ 2 = 112 + 2 = 418 - 9 = 95 x 10 = 5031 - 6 = 255² = 2527 ÷ 3 = 9 4² = 1620 + 5 = 2575 - 25 = 5021 - 10 = 1132 ÷ 2 = 16Personal Note: After getting the complete list of the 25 math questions and answers listed, I figured it was time to kick back and " Take Five" with the Dave Brubeck Quartet.
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Post by jjsanta on May 30, 2013 4:14:29 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Cat's Pride Fresh & Light Premium Changing Litter. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 150 oodles.
Part 1: Do You Speak Cat? - This is a window game dragging the pictures of cats and kittens to its matching thoughts.
a) "No, I did not east your sandwich. Why do you ask?" - Cat with the Break Crust around its Head b) "I LOVE CATNIP!" - Cat with Mouth Wide Open c) "I'm furr-bulous!" - Cat with Pink Feathered Boa d) "Cheeeeeese!" - Cat Closing its Eyes Showing Its Teeth e) "I need a vacation. Being this cute is hard work." - Cats Inside a Pink Suitcase f) "You ladies need a lift?" - 2 Kittens Inside a Red Car g) "Yarn? Mess? Nope, wasn't us." - 3 Kittens Inside a Wicker Basket h) "See the bird, be the bird." - Cat Standing on its Hind Legs
Part 2: If This Cat Could Talk... - This is a Video Advertisement for the Changing Litter. You can click on the Green Next Button to skip this section
Part 3: Stay Fresh & Light - This is the section where one is asked to include one's email address to be sent a Cat's Pride Coupon. Just click on the Continue button to Skip this portion of the Daily Break.
Part 4: Find a Cat's Pride Retail Location Near You - One is requested to enter your zip code to locate the nearest Cat's Pride Retailer in one's area. Just click on the Next button to skip this section.
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Post by jjsanta on May 31, 2013 4:06:39 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Recess. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: A Short Clip of Recess to Get You in the Mood - This video is for enjoyment purposes only.
Part 2: Can you spot the difference between these two pics? - This is where two similar pictures are posted and find the 1 difference between the two pictures.
Hint: It is in the middle of the blue chute where 2 spots are not shown.
Part 3: Recess Games - Guess the name of the game based on the description.
1) Decide who is "it." If you are not "it" and get tagged you must stay until someone releases you. - Freeze Tag 2) Divide into two teams. Each team joins hands then beckons for one of the opposing team's players. - Red Rover 3) Divide into two groups. Each team stands on one side of the line. Run to get to the balls the fastest then try and hit your opponents with the balls. - Dodgeball 4) Draw a series of connected, numbered squares on the ground. Throw a rock on the first square and you must skip that square. On the way back, pick up the rock and give to the next player. Repeat until the course is completed. - Hopscotch 5) Draw a large square on the ground, divided into four smaller squares. The first player bounces the ball from the outside corner into another player's square. That player must bounce the ball once then return it to any other player's square. The person who makes a mistake is eliminated. - Foursquare 6) You need two bases and a tennis ball. Two people stand at each base. The rest of the players run back and forth between bases while the end players try to tag the runners with the ball. - Pickle
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 1, 2013 4:20:15 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Karma. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Musical Karma Conundrums - Guess the recording artist.
a) "Karma Police" (1997) - Radiohead b) "Karma" (2004) - Alicia Keys c) "Karma Chameleon" (1983) - Culture Club d) "What Goes Around Comes Around" (2007) - Justin Timberlake e) "Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)" (1970) - John Lennon
Part 2: Karmic Questions
1) Which of the following words most closely matches the true definition of "karma"? - Action 2) Which of the following Indian religions includes karma in its teachings? - All of the answers are correct (Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism + Sikhism) 3) In the Judeo-Christian tradition, karma has a parallel in the notion that a person reaps what he or she what? - Sows 4) In some traditions, it's believed that karma has a direct impact on THIS, which refers to the rebirth of a soul in a new body. - Reincarnation
Part 3: Karma Reincarnation Quiz (Your responses determine what animal you'll be reincarnated as.)
1) You just saw someone drop a $20 bill while walking down the street. What do you do? 2) You just used the last of the toilet paper in the bathroom. What's your next move? 3) While having dinner at your favorite restaurant, you see a customer steal a waiter's tip off of a nearby table. How do you handle the situation? 4) Imagine you're spending a sunny afternoon at the zoo, when all of a sudden a sobbing child comes up to you and tells you that she's been separated from her parents. What do you do?
Depending on the responses, one can be either A Lion, A Worm or A chicken.
Been watching CNN Tornado coverage. Just want to offer a humble prayer to those in Oklahoma, Missouri + other Midwestern states who have affected by the series of tornadoes hitting that area.
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 2, 2013 4:14:08 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Seeds. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: It All Starts with a Seed... (This is just a video for viewing purposes only).
Part 2: Match the Seeds to the Plants - This is a window game, dragging the pictures of seeds to its proper place.
Striped Seed Husks - Sunflower Ash White Seeds - Pumpkin Two Toned Seeds - Watermelon Small Black seeds - Poppy smallish Red Seeds - Pomegranate
Part 3: Seed Science
1) The largest seed in the world - the Coco de Mer - comes from what type of plant? - Palm tree 2) True or false: Apple seeds contain the toxic substance cyanide. - True 3) A single dandelion flower head can produce up to how many seeds? - 200 4) There are two types of plants that produce seeds: gymnosperms and... - Angiosperms
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 3, 2013 4:09:35 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Pizza. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Watch This Guy Take Pizza Twirling to a Whole New Level - Video for viewing Purposes Only
Part 2: Pizza Pop Quiz
a) According to pizza.com, how many slices of pizza are consumed in the U.S. every second? - 350 b) In what year was the world's first pizzeria (Antica Pizzeria Port'Alba in Naples, Italy) opened? - 1830 c) The largest pizza ever baked had a diameter of... - 122 feet, 8 inches d) Which Ninja Turtle is best-known for his obsession with pizza? - Michelangelo e) Who was the Margherita pizza (the first pizza to combine basil, mozzarella & tomato) named for? - An Italian queen
Part 3: Pizza Perfection Drag & Drop - This is a Window Game where one puts the steps in order to complete the perfect pizza.
Step 1: Make Dough Step 2: Roll Dough Step 3: Spread on Oil Step 4: Spread Sauce Step 5: Add Toppings Step 6: Bake in Oven Step 7: Let Cool Step 8: Stuff Face
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 4, 2013 4:09:05 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Colors. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Color Symbolism - Drag and drop the colors to their meanings.
Passion - Red Happiness - Yellow Reliability - Brown Trust - Blue Tenderness - Pink Envy - Green Royalty - Purple Energy - Orange
Part 2: Colorful Questions
a) Which of the following is NOT a Crayola crayon color? - Marinara Sauce b) True or false: A car's color is factored in when calculating auto insurance rates? - False c) What colors are the rings in the Olympic logo? - Blue, yellow, black, green, & red d) Flamingos are pink because they... - Eat shrimp e) Humans suffering from the most common form of color-blindness are unable to differentiate between... - Reds and greens f) According to scientists at Johns Hopkins University, what color is the universe? - Beige
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 5, 2013 4:07:10 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Animal Noises Challenge. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles. Part 1: See What These Animals Have to Say... - Video for Viewing Purposes Only Part 2: Call of the Wild Audio Trivia - Guess Which Animal Made Each Noise a) Peacockb) Howler monkeyc) Baby penguin ** d) Ocelot e) Humpback Whalef) Bullsnake ** The notes indicate when you're done with the Challenge, go to YouTube and type in "tickling a penguin." I did. If you click on the Baby Penguin above, you can view this Youtube video.
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 6, 2013 4:08:52 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Kitchen Household Hacks. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Ketchup Cleanup - This is a window game, dragging the pictures to its proper location.
Step 1 - Back Away From the Ketchup Step 2 - Scrape Off Excess Ketchup Step 3 - Pour Ice Cold H2O on It Step 4 - Massage with Soap Step 5 - Rinse and Repeat Step 6 - Soak Overnight, Then Launder
Part 2: Kitchen Tips 'n' Tricks
1) Your pot of pasta has just boiled over. What should you do next time to prevent this dinnertime dilemma? - Put a (wooden) spoon across the top of the pot. 2) You've got a slice of cold, leftover pizza in your fridge that's calling your name. You hate soggy pizza, so to reheat the slice you should use... - A frying pan 3) You love fresh fruit but can't get rid of the annoying (and gross) flies that crowd your fruit bowl. Which of the following ingredients will keep them away? - Dish soap and vinegar 4) What's the best way to ensure you don't tear up the next time you cut an onion? - Chill the onion 5) Why does the box of brown sugar in your cupboard always turn into a solid, impenetrable block of sweetness? - Not enough moisture 6) The expiration date on the carton of eggs in your fridge is illegible, and you can't remember how long they've been there. How can you tell if they're still good? - Put them in water
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 7, 2013 4:06:54 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Mythical Creatures. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Alabama Irish - Intro video for viewing purposes only.
Part 2: Unnatural Habitats - A window game, one is asked to match the mythical creatures to their regions.
Ireland - Leprechaun Scotland - Loch Ness Monster Transylvania - Vampire Latin America - Chupacabra Pacific Northwest - Bigfoot The Himalayas - Yeti
Part 3: Legendary Trivia
a) Dragons can be divided into which two main categories? - Chinese and European b) "Chupacabra" is Spanish for... - goat sucker. c) In Irish folklore, leprechauns traditionally wear what color clothing? - Red d) Which magical woodland creature was thought to be so pure that only a virgin could capture it? - Unicorn e) What giant, octopus-like sea monster stalks the coasts of Norway and Greenland? - Kraken
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 8, 2013 4:12:24 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Spicy Sauces. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Hot Hot Heat - Put the peppers in order from mildest to hottest, according to the Scoville scale (higher means hotter).
No heat - Bell Pepper 500 SHU - Banana Pepper 10,000 SHU - Jalapeño pepper 50,000 SHU - Cayenne Pepper 350,000 SHU - Habanero Pepper 2,000,000 SHU - Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Pepper
** SHU - Scoville Heat units
Part 2: Spicy Science
1) Which chemical gives hot sauces (and pepper sprays) their kick? - Capsaicin 2) What's the best way to cool your mouth if you're feeling too much heat? - Dairy 3) Research suggests that hot sauce can trigger the release of... - Endorphins
Part 3: Test Your Bottle IQ - Choose the brand for each hot sauce pictured.
a) Frank's Red Hot b) Tabasco c) Cholula d) Crystal e) Sriracha
Part 4: Would You Rather... Pick your preference in each matchup below. This is an opinion poll. The questions are listed below.
a) Eat food that's too spicy OR too salty? b) Put hot sauce OR ranch dressing on every meal for the rest of your life? c) Drink two bottles of Tabasco sauce OR eat a habanero pepper whole? d) Eat a ghost pepper on a dare OR admit you can't take the heat?
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 9, 2013 4:08:12 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Abbreves (Abbreviations). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Lessened Latin Lesson = Match the Latin abbreviations to their English meanings.
A.D. (Anno Domini) - In the year of our Lord P.S. (Post Scriptum) - Written After Lb(s). (Libra, librae) - Pound(s) Etc. (Et Cetera) - And so forth, and the rest Ca. (Circa) - Approximately or around i.e. (Id est) - In other words, which means
Part 2: Speak Internet? - Choose the meaning for each Internet-chat abbreviation.
lol - Laughing out loud brb - Be right back imho - In my humble opinion atm - At the moment xoxo - Hugs and kisses nsfw - Not safe for work
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 10, 2013 4:14:08 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Critics Review (Minds Pay). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Get Critical
a) This duo became famous for their "thumbs up/thumbs down" movie reviews. - Siskel and Ebert b) This famous music critic was portrayed by Philip Seymour Hoffman in the 2000 movie Almost Famous. - Lester Bangs c) This famous book critic was once mentioned in a Sex and the City episode, where in reference to a review of Carrie's book, Miranda Hobbs states: "Just don't say her name again; it will drive me over the edge." - Michiko Kakutani d) This editor accurately predicted 100% of the winners for the 2013 Golden Globes. - Elena Sheppard
Part 2: Two Thumbs Up? - Would you give these movies an enthusiastic review? (This is an opinion set of questions, no right or wrong answers here).
The Great Gatsby: Two Thumbs Up The Book Was Better
The Hangover II Two Thumbs Up Rotten Tomatoes
The Dark Knight Rises ** Two Thumbs Up Booing Loudly
Argo Two Thumbs Up Thumbs Down
** It was during the midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises that was scheduled to play on July 20th, 2012 when 12 people lost their lives way too early in a mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado.
Part 3: Join the Conversation: One is being asked to Share your (brutally honest) opinion on the last movie you saw. If you don't want to fill this out, just click on the green NEXT>> button below.
Part 4: Get Paid for Your Two Cents - One is being encouraged to sign up to review products and share your opinions. If you don't want your personal information to be shared here, unclick the I want to sign up for MindsPay button and click on the green Next button.
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Post by jjsanta on Jun 11, 2013 4:31:42 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is On Site - Antarctica. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Where in the World ... is Antarctica?
Hint - It is on the very bottom of the map. You should see the word Antarctica on the lower right hand side. Click on that part of the map to complete this portion of the Daily Break.
Part 2: Time for Your Trip! -
a) What to Pack: Everything you have, because Antarctica gets COLD. Colder than any place on the planet actually. The lowest natural temperature ever recorded was in Antarctica, at __. - -129 °F b) Meet the Locals: You probably won't be bumping into anyone. About how many people live in Antarctica year-round? - 1,000 c) Explore the Area: We hope you like ice, because there isn't much else to see. At around 5.4 million square miles, Antarctica is the world's largest... - desert. d) Watch for Wildlife: Keep your eyes peeled for this adorable flightless "royal" bird making its yearly trek across the ice to breed. - Emperor penguin e) Grab Some Grub: When in Antarctica, do as the penguins do and chow down on some calamari made from THIS sea creature. - Glacial squid f) When In Antarctica: Look down. How thick is the ice you're standing on? - Over 5,000 feet
Part 3: Animals of Antarctica - This is a window game where one is asked to match the animals to their species...
Chinstrap penguin - Penguin with small black coat of fur on its chin Elephant Seal - Seal with an appendage shaped like an elephant trunk Wandering Albatross - Bird Flying on the clear blue sky Blue Whale - Large Blue Mammal swimming under water Orca - Black and White whale leaping out of the water Rockhopper Penguin - Penguin with an Orange Beak and "Spiked" Fur on top of its Head. Weddell Seal - Black Seal with Whiskers staring at the Camera Colossal Squid - Pink Animal Swimming Under Water.
Advisory: I received a survey screen from Scorecard Research on this portion of the Daily Break game. This was covering the next button and I could not close this advertisement. I tried to click on the close button but it did not close. I had to click on the Privacy Policy link on this window. This caused the Scorecard Research web site to pop up with the preferences tab highlighted. From there, I clicked on this...
To opt-out of participating in ScorecardResearch’s web tagging market research, please click here.
I did this. That was the only way I could make that window disappear. I do not know if anyone else might experience this issue or not. I did inform GSNAngel about this.
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