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Post by jjsanta on Apr 22, 2014 4:27:16 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Shield Yourself. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles. Part 1: Heraldry 101 a) Coats of arms were originally used... - By knights in battleb) Where and when was the coat of arms invented? - Medieval Europec) The coat of arms seen here belongs to a... - Queend) True or false: During the Middle Ages, anyone could have a coat of arms. - FalsePart 2: Country Coats - This is a window game. One is asked to match the pictures to the corresponding countries. The link to the correct answers is below. www.flickr.com/photos/87904733@N02/13941649326/
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Post by jjsanta on Apr 23, 2014 4:08:09 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Which Character Are You (Friends)?. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: The One With All The Trivia
a) What is the name of Ross and Rachel's daughter? - Emma b) Which instrument does Phoebe play? - Guitar c) What is Chandler's least favorite holiday? - Thanksgiving d) Ross had a pet named Marcel. Marcel was a _____________. - Monkey e) True or false: Monica's nickname used to be Big Fat Goalie. - True f) Complete the sentence: "We were on a __________!" - hiatus g) As a kid, Joey had an imaginary friend named Maurice. What was Maurice's occupation? - Space cowboy
Part 2: Which "Friend" Are You? - These are a series of opinion based questions. There are no right/wrong answers here. These questions are designed to find the closest match to the "Friends"character best suiting you.
How would your pals describe you? What's most important to you? Pick an animal. What's you beverage of choice? What bothers you the most?
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Post by jjsanta on Apr 24, 2014 4:13:32 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Save the Earth. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles. Part 1: Eco-friendly Questions a) How many sheets of paper does the average office worker use per year? - 500 sheetsb) A laptop running your screensaver uses more than 100 watts of power. How much electricity does your laptop use in sleep mode? - 5 wattsc) Paper or plastic: which grocery bag is widely considered to require more energy to create? - Paperd) True or false: Washing your car by hand with your home hose and lawn sprinklers saves more water than commercial car washes. - False e) True or False: When electric appliances are turned off, they continue to use electricity. - Truef) How many gallons of bottled water does the average American consume each year? - 28 gallons
Part 2: To Recycle or Not to Recycle - This is a window game. One is asked to determine whether the items shown are recyclable or not. The link to the correct answers is below. www.flickr.com/photos/87904733@N02/14011029853/
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Post by jjsanta on Apr 25, 2014 4:12:28 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Hats. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles. Part 1: Hold on to Your Hats! - This is a window game. One is asked to match the picture of each hat to its proper title. The link to the correct answers is listed below. www.flickr.com/photos/87904733@N02/14003273014/Part 2: Headgear Trivia a) What do you call this style hat from the 18th century? - Tricorneb) The world's largest straw hat was made in... - Kozieglowy, Polandc) Who was the Scottish Tam cap named after? - Tam O'Shanterd) What is the name for the typical head covering worn by many Muslim women? - Hijabe) Which one of these is another name for a top hat? - Chimney Pot Hatf) What was the hat worn by Princess Beatrice at the Royal Wedding called? - Fascinator
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Post by jjsanta on Apr 26, 2014 4:10:36 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is reThink Israel (Music and Entertainment). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 300 oodles.
Part 1: Pick a Channel, Any Channel - This is an interactive video of the Bob Dylan classic "Like a Rolling Stone".
Part 2: Israeli Entertainers
a) Which supermodel (shown left) hosted the first season of Israel's The X Factor ? - Bar Refaeli b) What legendary KISS frontman was born in Haifa, Israel? - Gene Simmons c) In the upcoming film Batman vs. Superman, Israeli actress Gal Gadot wields the Lasso of Truth as what superhero? - Wonder Woman d) The Voca People are an Israeli a cappella group, which means their music features no... - Instruments e) Which one of these famous actresses was born in Jerusalem? - Natalie Portman f) Who is the Israeli violin virtuoso pictured to the left? - Itzhak Perlman g) Infected Mushroom is an Israeli duo famous for what genre? - Electronica
Part 3: Join the Conversation - Rock Star or Movie Star? What is your preference.
Part 4: Stay in the Loop - One is asked to receive emails about reThink Israel. If not, unclick the check mark and click on the Green Next button.
Part 5: Learn More - One is encouraged to visit the reThink Israel web site. Click on the Skip/Next words below the Green button to complete this Daily Break.
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Post by jjsanta on Apr 27, 2014 4:05:44 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Food Festivals. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Tasty Trivia
a) Which Disney park hosts an annual International Food & Wine Festival? - Epcot b) The Feast of ____________ is an Italian American celebration in New York City. - San Gennaro c) Which state is home to the National Cornbread Festival? - Tennessee d) You can attend which festival in Helsinki, Finland? - Baltic Herring Festival e) The Maine Lobster Festival takes places in which season? - Summer f) In which city can you find the oldest oyster festival? - Galway g) True or false: Visitors can attend beer seminars at the Key West Food & Wine Festival. - True
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Post by jjsanta on Apr 28, 2014 4:07:19 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is History of Women's Clothes. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Tailored Trivia
a) Which designer was known for her "boyish" fashions and mostly black color palette, redefining women's fashion in the 1920s? - Coco Chanel b) True or false: Women's pants gained the most popularity in the 1940s. - True c) The "________ Look" was popularized by Christian Dior in the late 40s and early 50s, focusing on fuller skirts, softer shoulders, and more feminine styles. - New d) Who of the following was NOT a style icon in the 1960s? - Christy Turlington e) What was the fabric of choice in the 1970s? - Polyester f) Which of these trends is synonymous with the 1980s? - Shoulder pads g) Which band popularized platform shoes in the 1990s? - Spice Girls
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Post by jjsanta on Apr 29, 2014 4:10:53 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Optical Illusions (Face Edition). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.Part 1: Focus On the Faces This is a video of a facial illusion. Part 2: Can You Find the Hidden Faces? One is asked to find the face in picture filled w/ beans. The link to the correct answer is below. www.flickr.com/photos/87904733@N02/14055835491/Part 3: Deceptive Trivia 1) Here's an easy one: Whose famous face do you see in the image? - Michael Jackson2) Look carefully at the woman's eyes. In which direction are they pointing? - Left then Right.3) What image is hidden in the tiger's face? - A woman's face4) Look carefully: How many people (or human faces) are hidden in the image? - 6
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Post by jjsanta on Apr 30, 2014 4:11:28 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Mind Games. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: How Does it Work? - This is a picture showing the differences between being left brained and right brained.
Part 2: Pick a Side - These are a series of opinion based questions. There are no right/wrong answers. This is to help determine whether one is left or right brained.
a) What are your thoughts on math? b) How do you remember people? c) Are you daydreamer? d) Describe your workspace. e) Complete the phrase: Follow your _________.
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Post by jjsanta on May 1, 2014 4:04:06 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Balls. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Do You Know Your Balls?
a) Ah, ball pits. You dive in for the fun, but you stay for the dirty bandaids and instant disease. Which entertainment destination featured America's first ball pit? - SeaWorld b) One of the oldest meatball recipes was by the Roman Marcus Gavius Apicus (b. 25 AD). What meat did he say was best? - Peacock c) Rolling downhill inside a giant ball is called what? - Zorbing d) These balls are popular toys to give pets some exercise. What kind of pet made them famous? - Hamsters e) The record for juggling balls was set by David Ferman in 2011. How many did he juggle at the same time? - 10
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Post by jjsanta on May 2, 2014 4:16:41 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Nursery Rhymes. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Trivia Questions
a) Humpty Dumpty, famous for being terrible at sitting, is usually portrayed as a/an... egg b) True or false: "Ring Around the Rosie" is about the Black Plague. - False c) According to science, little girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice, but what are boys made of? - Slugs and Snails d) Which fictional mother 'wrote' the majority of English nursery rhymes? - Mother Goose
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Post by jjsanta on May 3, 2014 4:14:07 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Cinco de Mayo. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Trivia Questions
a) The colors of Mexico's flag are green, white, and _________. - Red b) True or False: Cinco de Mayo is synonymous with Mexican Independence Day. - False c) The largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the world is held in which city? - Los Angeles d) Which liquor is used in margaritas? - Tequila e) Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory over the _________. - French f) Chandler, Arizona celebrates Cinco de Mayo with _____________ races. - Chihuahua
Part 2: When is Cinco de Mayo? - This is a video for entertainment purposes.
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Post by jjsanta on May 4, 2014 4:12:00 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Stress Relief. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: A Puppy who Can't Get Up! - A video for enjoyment purposes.
Part 2: Trivia Questions -
a) According to FabFitFun.com, which of the following "touchy" activities can help lower stress levels? - All of the Above b) Which of the following responses is directly linked to stress? - Fight-or-Flight c) When it comes to relieving stress, which of the following activities is BEST? - Dancing d) According to Food Network, incorporating more magnesium into your diet can help balance the body's stress hormone, cortisol. Which foods should you focus on to get this magnesium boost? - Leafy Greens
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Post by kittyx11 on May 4, 2014 5:06:03 GMT
jjsanta, I hope you will join gsnfellowoodlerschat.freeforums.net and continue your daily break thread there. You do a great job. I use an older version of internet explorer and the daily break does not work. I have to switch to firefox to get it and it is a hassel but I do it. Anyway I hope to see you there. Nothing against phimats new site, some of us just wanted a site that is for GSN only.
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