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Post by jjsanta on Jan 15, 2014 5:24:02 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Wordsmith 4. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Pop Quiz - This is a window game. one is asked to match the definitions to their words.
Arduous - Requiring Great Effort; tiring and difficult Veracity - Adherence to the truth; truthfulness Misnomer - Wrong or inaccurate name Dulcet - Pleasing to the ear Bard - A lyric poet Histrionic - Overly theatrical or dramatic
Part 2: What's the Word?
a) Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing - Wistful b) A noisy disturbance or quarrel - Fracas c) Showing selfless concern for the welfare of others - Altruistic d) Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; shy - Reticent
Part 3: Your Word of the Day - Juxtaposition (noun) - The act of instance of placing two or more things side by side, especially for contrasting
effect.
Part 4: SynonyMania - This is a timed quiz. One is asked to click on the term that is closest in meaning to each word shown. There are 15 words to answer to in 1:30
Reserved - Reticent Altercation - Fracas Truthfulness - Veracity Strenuous - Arduous Melee - Fracas Musical - Dulcet Difficult - Arduous Melodramatic - Histrionic Sweet-Sounding - Dulcet Melancholy - Wistful Charitable - Altruistic Nostalgic - Wistful Bashful - Reticent Unselfish - Altruistic Accuracy - Veracity
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Post by jjsanta on Jan 16, 2014 5:24:15 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Martin Luther King Jr.. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: MLK Trivia
a) Where was Martin Luther King, Jr. born? - Atlanta b) True or false: Martin was his given name. - False c) In June of 1953, King married ____________. - Coretta Scott d) King's famous "I Have Dream" speech was made during which event? - March on Washington e) True or false: MLK Jr. was arrested. - True
Part 2: MLK Fast Facts - This is a timed quiz. One is asked to decide whether or not each fact about MLK Jr. is true. There are 8 statements to answer true/false on in 2:OO.
MLK Jr. was pivotal in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. - True He relied on violence to spread messages. - False Martin Luther King, Jr. was an ordained Baptist minister. - True King was a spokesman in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. - True The "I Have a Dream" speech is about 17 minutes long. - True He won the Nobel Peace Prize. - True King met Malcolm X at the Senate debates for the Civil Rights Act. - True He completed all his studies in the South. - False
Part 3: "I Have A Dream" - This is a brief portion of the famous "I Have A Dream" speech. Personal Note: I have already posted the complete speech in another Daily Break post (I believe it was on August 28th - the 50 year anniversary of the speech).
Part 4: Join The Conversation - One is encouraged to post how would you like to change the world. Whether or not one decides to post a comment, click on the NEXT>> button to complete this Daily Break game.
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Post by jjsanta on Jan 17, 2014 5:19:01 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Story's Biggest Robberi (sic). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.Part 1: The Scene of the Crime - This is a window game. One is asked to match each robbery to its location. USA - Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum TheftSweden - Vastberga Helicopter RobberyFrance - Mona Lisa HeistIreland - Northern Bank RobberyLondon, England - Millennium Dome RaidBuckinghamshire, England - Great Train Robberywww.flickr.com/photos/87904733@N02/11991225984/Part 2: Were They Caught? - In each true story below, decide whether these bad boys are behind bars (In the can) or running from the law (On the lam). a) PARIS, France (1911) On a quiet August morning, three thieves hurried out of the Louvre Museum with the Mona Lisa in tow, a painting made famous by its theft. - In the canb) LOS ANGELES, California (1971) Dunbar Armored employee Allen Pace ganged up with five childhood friends to steal $18.9 million in cash from his company. The criminals sped off in a company truck, then laundered the money through legitimate businesses. - In the canc) AIR BOUND, USA (1971) A man known as D.B. Cooper hijacked a Boeing 727, extorted $200,000, and leaped into the night sky somewhere between Portland and Seattle. Talk about air piracy! - On the lamd) LONDON, England (2000) When the Millennium Dome hosted a De Beers exhibition to showcase the flawless Millennium Star diamond and other priceless jewels, three gang members devised a scheme to confiscate it. - In the cane) BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, England (1971) Fifteen robbers sabotaged the signaling equipment for a midnight train, convinced it to make an unexpected stop, then took off with $74 million in loot. - On the lamf) BOSTON, Massachusetts (1990) A pair of thieves disguised as Boston police officers entered the Isabella Gardner Museum, roamed the galleries, and collected $300 million in artwork swag. - On the lam
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Post by jjsanta on Jan 18, 2014 5:12:13 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Winter Olympics. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.Part 1: Go For The Gold a) The first Winter Olympics were held in what country? - Franceb) Which of the following is NOT an event in the Winter Olympics? - Baton Twirlingc) Which country has won the most gold medals in Winter Olympics history? - Norwayd) True or false: Walt Disney was involved in the 1960 Games. - Truee) What caused disruptions during the 1998 Nagano Games? - Too much snowPart 2: And the Winner is... - This is a window game. One is asked to match the events to the countries that have won the most medals in each. Canada - Ice HockeyU.S.A. - SnowboardingAustria - Alpine SkiingFinland - Ski JumpNorway - Cross-Country SkiingSouth Korea - Short Track Speed Skating
www.flickr.com/photos/87904733@N02/12006511213/Part 3: Join the Conversation - One is being asked to post what is your Winter Olympics event. FYI: It is hockey for me. Whether or not you decide to post an answer, click on the NEXT>> button the complete the Daily Break.
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Post by caramelsmom on Jan 18, 2014 16:29:20 GMT
When I played it was Word Search Winter Edition. I used the find function and the letters s, f, and g (for the double g) to find the words faster. Of course you can click next to get past the game.
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Post by jjsanta on Jan 19, 2014 5:17:40 GMT
When I played it was Word Search Winter Edition. I used the find function and the letters s, f, and g (for the double g) to find the words faster. Of course you can click next to get past the game. Good Call. I apologize for not posting the word search notes on this, but I did not get the word search when I played the Daily Break. It appears to have been added afterwords.
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Post by jjsanta on Jan 19, 2014 5:19:27 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Virtual Reality. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Virtual Video Trivia - One is asked to watch the video clips then answer the questions related to the video clips.
a) What does the U.S. Army plan on building for its soldiers who train in virtual environments? - Custom avatars b) The technology demonstrated in this video (Google Glass) could best be described as what - Augmented reality c) Which option below best defines the term "latency" as it pertains to virtual reality? - Lag time d) What three types of sensory feedback does Stanford's Virtual Human Interaction Lab use to make virtual environments seem life-like? - Visual display, speaker system, & shaking floor e) The song "Virtual Insanity" was a hit for which band? - Jamiroquai
Part 2: Virtual World Tour - This is a timed quiz. One is asked to pick the virtual world that answers each question or statement. There are 10 answers to supply in 2:00.
Don't even think about living your first (real) life here... - The Grid (Second Life) Take the blue pill to remain in this virtual world; take the red pill to get out! - The Matrix Earthquakes, tornadoes, and monsters (yes, monsters) have been known to wreak havoc in this digital metropolis. - Sim City That civil engineering class you took will come in handy in this virtual world. - Sim City Where can you find a devilish bullet-dodger named Agent Smith? - The Matrix Where are futuristic ''Light Cycles'' the preferred mode of transportation? - The Mainframe (Tron) The Master Control Program is the ruler of this 1980s-esque virtual world. - The Mainframe (Tron) Ever experience déjà vu? (It's actually just a glitch in this virtual world.) - The Matrix In which virtual world can you use Linden Dollars to buy virtual clothes, virtual jewelry and other virtual goods? - The Grid (Second Life) Whoa, whoa, whoa...did you seriously just build a power plant in a residential area? #rookie - Sim City
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Post by jjsanta on Jan 20, 2014 5:14:15 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Breakup Songs. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles. Part 1: Flight of the Conchords Are NOT Crying - This video is for viewing purposes only. Part 2: Breakup Soundtrack - Guess the artist who sings each breakup ballad. a) Adele - "Someone Like You" b) Cee Lo Green - "Forget You" c) Boyz II Men - "End of the Road" d) Alanis Morissette - "You Oughta Know" e) Oasis - "Don't Go Away" f) Fleetwood Mac - "Go Your Own Way" Part 3: Breakup Matchup - This is a window game. One is asked to finish breakup lyrics by dragging and dropping the cards. The link to the correct answers is below. www.flickr.com/photos/87904733@N02/12045485256/
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Post by jjsanta on Jan 21, 2014 5:18:01 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is History of Higher Education. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Higher Ed History Drag & Drop - This is a window game. One is asked to match the schools to the years they were founded.
1096 - Oxford 1209 - Cambridge 1410 - St. Andrews 1636 - Harvard 1701 - Yale 1891 - Stanford
Part 2: College Knowledge Trivia
a) What four faculties did the University of Paris provide when it was founded in the mid-12th century? - Arts, Medicine, Law & Theology b) Which of the following is NOT one of the nine Colonial Colleges (aka U.S. colleges founded before the American Revolution)? - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) c) According to Guinness World Records, Morocco's University of Al-Karaouine is the oldest university in the world. In what year was it founded? - 859 d) The most prestigious universities in medieval Europe were known as what? - Studium generale e) Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna is credited with popularizing what educational concept? - Academic freedom
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Post by jjsanta on Jan 22, 2014 5:17:47 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Penguins. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles. Part 1: Watch This Penguin Slide - This video is for entertainment purposes only. Part 2: A Curious Bird... a) Which penguin species is the largest in size? - Emperor Penguinb) True or false: More species of penguins live in Antarctica than any other continent. - Falsec) Penguins excel at which activity? - Swimmingd) Sometimes you'll see penguins sliding on their bellies over ice and snow. What is this called? - Tobogganinge) What do you call a group of penguins? - ColonyPart 3: Name That Penguin - This is a window game. One is asked to match the penguin to their names. The link to the correct answers is below. www.flickr.com/photos/87904733@N02/12080298455/
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Post by jjsanta on Jan 23, 2014 5:23:40 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is On Location (China). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles. Part 1: Can You Find China? - One is being asked to click on China on the map. The link to the correct answer is below. www.flickr.com/photos/87904733@N02/12097285703/Part 2: Wonders of China a) True or false: All of China is in the same time zone. - Trueb) Which of these animals lives exclusively in China? - Giant pandac) While dining in China, it is unacceptable to ______________. - Cross your chopsticksd) A traditional Chinese New Year celebration lasts how long? - 15 days
e) The Great Wall of China stretches approximately how many miles? - 5,500Part 3: Colors & Symbolism - This is a window game. One is asked to match the colors to their meanings in China. Red - LuckYellow - LoyaltyGreen - VitalityBlue - ImmortalityWhite - Mourning Black - Winterwww.flickr.com/photos/87904733@N02/12097077435/ Part 4: Chinese Inventions - This is a timed quiz. One is asked to determine whether each item is a Chinese invention. There are 8 items to answer within 2:00. Ice Cream - YesPaper Money - YesViolin - NoAirplane - NoSilk - YesEyeglasses - NoBicycle - NoCompass - Yes
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Post by jjsanta on Jan 24, 2014 5:15:11 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Music Culture (British Rock). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles. Part 1: British Rock Through the Age 1960s - The Kinks - "You Really Got Me" 1970s - Led Zeppelin - "Kashmir" 1980s - The Cure - "Just Like Heaven" 1990s - Oasis - "Champagne Supernova" Part 2: Brit Rock Drag & Drop - This is a window game. One is asked to match the band photos to the bands. The link to the correct answers is below. www.flickr.com/photos/87904733@N02/12113340046/
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Post by jjsanta on Jan 25, 2014 5:12:51 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Winter Sports. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Chilly Trivia
a) True or false: Before it was a sport, skiing was a means of transportation. - True b) Which of the following is a figure skating jump? - Axel c) Where is the Hockey Hall of Fame located? - Toronto, Ontario d) Where did curling originate? - Scotland e) Which of these dog breeds is NOT used for dog sledding? - Dalmation
Part 2: Wacky Winter Sports - This is a timed quiz. One is asked to determine whether or not each of the winter sports listed exists. There are 8 statements to answer within 2:00
Snow Kayaking - Yes Ski Soccer - No Snow Polo - Yes Snowman Racing - No Ski Biking - Yes Ice Yachting - Yes Snowopoly - No Ice Diving - Yes
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Post by jjsanta on Jan 26, 2014 5:13:42 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Classic TV Shows. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Small Screen Trivia
a) In "I Love Lucy," what is the name of the nightclub at which Ricky Ricardo worked? - The Tropicana b) "The Andy Griffith Show" took place in what state? - North Carolina c) The show "Leave It To Beaver" tells the story of which family? - The Cleavers d) Who was the live-in housekeeper on "The Brady Bunch"? - Alice e) Who played Jethroe Bodine in "The Beverly Hillbillies"? - Max Baer Jr.
Part 2: Classic Catchphrases - This is a window game. One is asked to match the shows to their famous phrases.
"Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis?" - Diff'rent Strokes "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!" - The Brady Bunch "Baby, you're the greatest." - The Honeymooners "Oh my stars!" - Bewitched "Stifle Yourself!" - All in the Family "Dy-No-Mite!" - Good Times
Part 3: Sounds of the Small Screen - One is asked to name the show each theme song belongs to.
a) "The Brady Bunch" b) "The Andy Griffith Show" c) "The Beverly Hillbillies" d) "Laverne and Shirley" e) "I Love Lucy" f) "All In The Family"
Part 4: Join The Conversation - One is asked to post what your favorite classic TV show is. Regardless of the whether or not you choose to post an answer, click on the NEXT>> button to complete the Daily Break.
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Post by jjsanta on Jan 27, 2014 5:32:22 GMT
Today's Daily Break Theme is Rethink Israel (Innovation). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 275 oodles. Note: There is also a 25 oodle bonus for starting this Daily Break.
Part 1: Israeli Ingenuity
a) Over the last ten years, preventable blindness rates in Israel have been cut by... - Over 50% b) A team of Israeli students designed and built a house that runs exclusively on... - Solar power c) The ReWalk, a device that allows paraplegics to walk again, works by detecting subtle changes in... - Center of gravity d) Who needs a shrink ray? Doctors can get a good look at your gastrointestinal system thanks to THIS Israeli invention. - Pill camera e) Izhar Gafni's cardboard bicycle can support how many pounds? - 485
Part 2: Every Bit Counts - One is asked to upload a pic of yourself riding your bike. Click on the NEXT>> button on the bottom of the page to continue to the next page.
Part 3: Upload Your Bike Pic - This is the portion where one can upload a bike of you riding your bike. To bypass this portion of the Daily Break, click on the Skip button below the Upload an Image button.
Part 4: Share Your Photo - If one did not submit a picture, just click on the green Next Button.
Part 5: Join the Conversation - Of the world-changing Israeli innovations you've just seen, which do you think is the most important and why? - I did put down Pill Camera, but that is my opinion only.
Part 6: Want to Learn More? - One is asked to enter your email address to receive more info from reThink Israel. If one does not want to enter the email address, just click on the Green Next button.
Part 7: Read All About It - One is being asked to check out reThink Israel for more info on all things innovation. You can click on the Green NEXT>> button on the bottom of the frame to complete the Daily Break and receive 300 oodles.
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