Thai fare attempts to balance the five fundamental flavors: bitter, sour, sweet, salty, and victory. Score a win for your mouth with this Groupon.

$20 for $40 Worth of Thai Fare and Sushi

Lunch and dinner menus include a pan-seared pot-sticker starter with chicken and shrimp ($6.95), a yellowtail-scallion sushi roll ($6), and entrees such as spicy cashew-nut chicken with stir-fried peppers, garlic, and onions ($10.95) and roasted duck with red curry with pineapple, tomato, and basil leaves ($16.95).

Thai Cafe

Drawing on 25 years working in prominent Thai restaurants, owners Oddy and sister, Kanchana, have lined Thai Cafe's menu with recipes from their home digs of Bangpoo--a village southeast of Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand. Striving always to balance the four basic Thai tastes of salty, sweet, sour/bitter, and hot, the duo also instills a precise flavor profile through meticulous knife work. Finely cutting ingredients into smaller pieces ensures seasoning coverage, stir-fry crispness, and an ego boost for the self-conscious baby corns.

Butter-hued walls prepare senses for yellow-, red-, and green-curry dishes insulated with tender morsels of chicken and beef. Skilled sushi artists slice sashimi and form hand rolls from yellowtail and tempura shrimp, and chef specialties dispatch from the kitchen with Thai barbecue, crispy catfish, and roasted duck--many of which have been left to marinate or cook overnight. Thai Cafe also conveniently represents each dish's spice level by placing two red peppers beside hot dishes, three beside Thai hot dishes, and an invisible pepper beside secret-recipe dishes for the eatery's magician clientele.

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Spacious Rooms Overlooking St. Johns River

The St. Johns River-which neatly slices Jacksonville, Florida, down the middle-is one of the only rivers in America that flows north. Along its banks, the Jacksonville Landing has been attracting residents and visitors for more than 20 years with swanky shops, creative eateries, live-music clubs, and more than 300 special outdoor events held every year. The Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk occupies a prime spot directly across the river from the Landing and in the heart of the city's trendy San Marco entertainment district.

Each standard room in the hotel features contemporary and warm decor, with marigold-yellow walls and golden-hued linens. In the morning, you can head downstairs for a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast in the Wyndham's St. John's Cafe, then snooze peacefully in the sun while suspended in a hammock next to the outdoor pool.

Jacksonville, Florida: Sprawling City with Public Parks and Open Squares

Located in northern Florida 25 miles from the Georgia state line, Jacksonville has the distinction of being the largest city, area-wise, in the United States. This doesn't translate to vast expanses of pavement and canyons of skyscrapers, however. More than 80,000 acres of parkland lie within the city limits, surrounding visitors with lush landscaping and squirrel networking opportunities. A particularly nice park is Tree Hill Nature Center. Located five minutes from downtown, this green space is crisscrossed with 50 acres of trails leading through shady forests.

The neighborhood where the Wyndham is located, San Marco, is one of Jacksonville's oldest. Noted for its 1920s-era Mediterranean Revival homes-featuring balconies, terra-cotta tile roofs, and elaborate carvings-the area rewards sightseers with interesting architecture around every turn. As the sun goes down, head over to the San Marco Square, an open piazza surrounded by upscale restaurants and an old-fashioned movie theater.

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The only ways to get a stranger to hold your hand for an hour are to schedule a manicure or to exploit a crossing guard's sense of duty. This Groupon is an opportunity for human contact.

Choose Between Two Options $24 for a signature mani-pedi, which includes an exfoliating foot scrub (a $65 value) $29 for a classic pedicure with 30 minutes of foot reflexology (an $80 value)

Aegyptiaca Body Therapies

Devoted to the ancient art of aromatherapy, Aegyptiaca Body Therapies' technicians infuse their every action with invigorating scents as they encourage whole-body well-being through a wealth of therapeutic treatments. Massage serums blended with additive-free grapeseed, almond, sesame, or safflower oil drip from the hands of skilled therapists as they work out knots and aches in one of five modalities. Dead-sea salts, milk, and honey forge not only delicious cornbread, but also nourished skin during each of the center's body treatments, and mani-pedi services pamper the hands and feet with hot stones, exfoliating scrubs, and reflexology techniques.

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Before modern cinema, the term motion picture referred to tossing children's artwork out the window. Hold on to your finger paintings with this Groupon.

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$15 for a movie for two (up to a $43 total value)

Two tickets (up to a $12 value each) Two medium drinks (a $4 value each) Two medium popcorns (a $5.50 value each)

$27 for a movie for four (up to an $86 total value)

Four tickets (up to a $12 value each) Four medium drinks (a $4 value each) Four medium popcorns (a $5.50 value each)

Tickets are valid for standard and 3-D showings of current releases two weeks after their opening date, such as Battleship, Marvel's The Avengers, and Dark Shadows. See the full schedule of showtimes.

Stadium 10 at Northgate's rates fluctuate throughout the day.

Stadium 10 at Northgate

Stadium 10 at Northgate's theaters transport audiences into the worlds of first-run movies with immersive picture and sound, comfortable stadium seating, and ample snacks. Plush, high-backed chairs prop up viewers against the torrent of crashes, booms, and Wilhelm screams blasting from the DTS digital-sound systems as they ogle current releases. Handfuls of fluffy Orville Redenbacher's popcorn keep bellies full, and frothy sodas keep tongues wetted while guests stare agape at epic action scenes. Screens also glow during showings in RealD 3-D, giving landscapes, set pieces, and two-dimensional action stars a feeling of depth.

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Handbags hold essential items that are too large to fit in a wallet, such as cell phones, muffins, and novelty-sized checks. Pick up a purse to populate with this Groupon.

$25 for $50 Worth of Holly Aiken Bags and Merchandise

The selection of Holly Aiken merchandise includes colorful the Osprey billfold wallet ($24), the Blast clutch adorned with a die-cut bird and a topstitched design ($52), and the popular Coupe tote ($92).

Holly Aiken and Stitch

A graduate of North Carolina State University's School of Design, Holly Aiken channeled her passion for creativity to style her own successful business. Aiken fills her downtown Raleigh boutique with her own original bags and accessories, which feature sleek, simple designs made with durable materials. Her accessories sport vintage-inspired colors and geometric accents paired with vinyl and webbing trim built to withstand daily use or the storage needs of Mary Poppins. She makes each of her pieces by hand with a precise touch to ensure both fashion and long-term function.

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Unlike speedy in-and-out coffee shops, cafes indulge fantasies of sneaking off through misty European streets paved with pain au chocolat and lined with biscotti parking meters. Sip into a waking dream with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $3 for $6 worth of cafe fare for lunch for one
$6 for $12 worth of cafe fare for lunch for two
$12 for $24 worth of cafe fare for lunch for four

The menu features a variety of hearty, belly-warming eats, such as a bowl of soup with freshly made bagel chips ($4). A grilled turkey and provolone sandwich on freshly baked sourdough bread with a cup of soup, bagel chips, dessert, and iced tea ($7.50) provides a complete meal, and a panini with house-roasted beef, swiss, and bistro sauce on garlic and herb bread ($7.25) provides respite from ordinary sandwiches.

Clayton Bakery & Cafe

A glass display case of colorful cakes, cookies, and pastries greets guests as they enter Clayton Bakery & Cafe, along with the enticing aroma of freshly baking bread. The family-owned establishment staffs a team of local artisanal bakers and decorators, who use local and natural ingredients when whipping up baked goods and a lunch menu of hearty sandwiches, paninis, and daily soups. Chefs roast all of their beef and pork fresh each day, and distribute their signature rolls to local venues such as Laugh Out Loud and Clayton Steakhouse. Upon request, the bakery can inscribe customized cakes with birthday greetings, personal messages, or a favorite chapter from James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.

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Over centuries, modern firearms gradually replaced archaic weapons, such as the rapier and the sternly worded pamphlet. Take aim with this Groupon.

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$44 for a range-pass package (up to a $105 total value). The package includes:

A range punch card that's good for five one-hour visits (a $75 value) One gun rental and 50 rounds of ammo for the first visit (up to a $30 value)

$75 for a pistol-class package (a $155 value). The package includes:

NRA FIRST Steps pistol class A gun rental and 50 rounds of ammo for class Upon completing the class, a range punch card that's good for five one-hour visits

During the four-hour course, NRA-certified instructors acquaint students with a variety of firearms, including double-action and single-action revolvers, teaching them how to safely handle the pieces. After the course, students nab useful handbooks and brochures as well as a FIRST Steps course-completion certification. After the first round is over, loaner guns with 50 rounds of ammunition are available for rental at the shooting range. Customers who have already completed the FIRST Steps course may just purchase the punch card option. Zombie smash costs two punches.

Learn To Shoot North Carolina

When each of Learn To Shoot North Carolina's NRA-certified instructors held his first gun, he was also embracing an inherent part of who he is. Instructors spent their childhoods shooting sporting clays and hunting before transferring their marksmanship skills to careers in law enforcement or the armed forces. Through Learn To Shoot North Carolina's assemblage of courses, instructors help pupils familiarize themselves with revolvers and earn NRA certification. Their shooting range hones marksmen's skills as they practice with their own handguns or rented pieces. Learn to Shoot also offers recreational activities, such as Zombie Smash, where hunters step into the surrounding forest, firing at cutouts of zombies while trying to forget about the pet zombie they helped raise on their uncle's farm.

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Spa technicians use lasers to remove hair from the body, just as NASA scientists use lasers to remove Soviet flags from the surface of the moon. Win the hairless arms race with this Groupon.

Choose from Five Options $79 for six laser hair-removal treatments on an extra small area (a $500 value) $135 for six laser hair-removal treatments on a small area (a $750 value) $225 for six laser hair-removal treatments on a medium area (an $850 value) $359 for six laser hair-removal treatments on a large area (a $2,500 value) $459 for six laser hair-removal treatments on an extra large area (a $2,900 value)

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The Skin Center of the Triangle

Dr. Deborah Kessler Hudak's mother was a nurse and an aspiring concert pianist; her grandfather was an ophthalmologist and a photographer. For Dr. Hudak, this marriage of art and science expresses itself in the delicate work of resculpting faces and bodies. The board-certified plastic surgeon leads a team of detail-oriented aestheticians trained to treat acne, exfoliate the skin with chemical peels, and firm the face with dermal fillers. Chiropractic specialists lend support to patients fatigued from dragging their uptight roommates to the med spa for relaxing massages and paraffin treatments.

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More and more Americans are turning to healthy fare now that we have mined the earth's final reservoir of chili dogs. Tap a new resource with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $10 for a 500-milliliter bottle of olive oil or balsamic vinegar (a $20.75 value) $28 for an olive-oil package (a $62.25 total value) that includes three 500-milliliter bottles of Chef's Blend, Rosemary, and Estate Italian Olive Oil

The Flavor Exchange

At The Flavor Exchange bottles of olive oil dot marble countertops, peek out of rough-hewn wicker baskets, and run along the length of walls lined with pantry shelves and curio cabinets. The polished metal gleam of the lids sealing jars of preserves or spices cast a dappled glow on olive-green walls. Though the ample selection may overwhelm some gourmands, the shop's EVOO experts curate the experience, guiding customers from decanter to decanter, chatting about winsome flavor combinations, and treating palates to tastes of organic, kosher olive oils and herb-infused balsamic vinegars. Additionally, the staff leads occasional cooking classes, giving budding chefs a chance to experiment with olive-oil-infused entrees and add a few unique recipes to their repertoire without having to infiltrate Betty Crocker's research and development fortress.

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Biologists estimate that water makes up 65% of the human body, 71% of the planet's surface, and 0% of the R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire. Conquer the planet's most prevalent liquid with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $45 for a two-hour standup-paddleboard-adventure course for one, valid Saturday and Sunday (a $99 value) $90 for a two-hour standup-paddleboard adventure course for two, valid from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (a $198 value)

From May through October-weather and water conditions permitting-a guide teaches standup-paddleboarding basics and water-safety skills before turning paddlers loose on the waterway. On May weekends, tours run 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., and 4-6 p.m.; later in the season, tours will run at similar times. All gear is provided.

Local Paddler

After listening to professional instruction from Local Paddler's'guides, total novices can row their standup paddleboards through the crystalline waters of Raleigh's lakes and rivers. Instructors teach newbies to stand upright on their boards, showcase J-strokes, sweep strokes, and other fundamentals, and also impart water-safety lessons, such as never drink the entire lake in one sitting. Local Paddler's shop furnishes all equipment for aquatic adventures, which unfold along the scenic shorelines of the Wake Forest Reservoir or Falls Lake.

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Paintings can chip and fade, sculptures can crack and break, and even metal can rust away, so if you're looking for a permanent canvas on which to express your art, look no further than yourself. At Tar Heel Tattoo, located just off Franklin Street, pay $49 for $100 to spend on tattooing services; or, shell out $99 for $200 to spend. Owner and artist "Oddly Strange" James Padilla -- who has more than 20 years of experience -- and his team can bring any piece of your choosing to life, or help you design your own unique work of art. Grind out a tribal image across your back, or showcase a picture of your favorite animal on your sleeve -- whatever you choose, its beauty is sure to last a lifetime. Want more? Check out Tar Heel Tattoo on Facebook.

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The Triangle may be a great city for young professionals to live in, but the time spent in RTP traffic tends to steal away some of that youthful splendor. With today's deal from Coastal Skin Rejuvenation in Cary, help minimize the look of worry lines and premature wrinkles by paying $37 (regularly $75) for one signature facelift peel -- a 30-minute customized treatment incorporating vitamin C and products infused with enzymes and glycolic acid to leave skin cleansed and hydrated for a brighter, firmer appearance. Or, pay $219 for three microdermabrasions, one facial, and three level one facial peels -- including the wrinkle lift, acne lift, and lightening lift options (a $460 value). Under the direction of a board-certified physician, you'll be treated to nonsurgical remedies that will help restore radiance to your visage -- giving it a glow that's almost brighter than those brake lights on I-40.

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Like toothbrushes and American vice presidents, motor oil is best changed every three months. Keep the engine of democracy running smoothly with this Groupon.

$39 for Three Oil Changes ($119.85 Value)

During each 30- to 60-minute appointment, technicians drain dirty oil, replace it with up to 5 quarts of 5W-30 nonsynthetic motor oil, and install a new filter (pricing is for spin-on filters; other filter types may cost extra).

Pro Tire Service

Nearly three decades have rolled by since Pro Tire Service opened for business. In that time, technology has advanced and cars have gotten smarter-but so have the shop's ASE-certified technicians. The automotive services they offer range from basic maintenance to heavy-duty stuff such as engine overhauls, transmission rebuilds, and journeys into the uncharted territory of on-board computers. Because the DOT now requires all cars to be shod, the technicians fit four-wheelers for tires from BFGoodrich, Michelin, and Uniroyal. And because it's no longer considered humane to turn old batteries into chew toys for teething T-1000s, they recycle them instead. The majority of what Pro Tire Service's people do is backed by a 12-month, 12,000-mile warranty, a result of their affiliation with Tech-Net Professional Auto Service.

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When your sweetie has become part of the scenery, it's high time for new glasses or a change of setting. This Escape is just the thing to help you see your soul mate in a new light: the bright rays of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, by day, and Miami's neon glow by night. Start with a two-night stay for two in a standard room with an ocean view at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort ($275). After the valet whisks your car away upon check-in, admire the sparkling turquoise water of the ocean below, or the person across from you in the water of the jetted tub in your room. Each day after your complimentary breakfast for two, discover the Miami area together: Admire the Art Deco architecture hand in hand, scout out sexy swimming suits or nightclub duds at the Village of Merrick Park, one of Miami's hippest new shopping districts; or spend the afternoon snorkeling in the warm water. Do dinner under the blue lights of Kitchen 305, where dishes like tuna tartare Kobe beef sliders with chipotle-mango barbecue sauce and lobster bruschetta are served under the direction of Executive Chef Chris Wong. The next day, skip to the beach and seek shade under your included tiki hut rental. Later, use your $50 resort credit toward watersports rentals, or save it for a hot shell massage, facial, or nail treatment at the Seven Seas Spa and Salon. Then, try some of the Cuban-influenced cuisine at Versailles, or pick one of the South Beach eateries with outdoor dining. After your romantic getaway, you'll find your peepers work much better-not only will you only have eyes for each other, you'll also be keeping your eyes open for your next chance to Escape.

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Your youngster has a blast staging "sword fights" using big foam noodles in your backyard pool. Put all those jousting skills toward a more constructive purpose with today's deal from Mid-South Fencers' Club: Pay $79 for a week of beginners' fencing camp the week of June 11 to 15 (a $160 value). Children ages 8 to 12 can attend the morning camp session from 9 a.m. to noon, while kids ages 9 to 14 are welcome to the afternoon program from 1 to 4 p.m. Students will get an introduction to this challenging yet exciting sport during this week-long experience. For nearly a decade, the MSFC has been spreading the art of fencing across the Triangle, boasting multiple medal-winning fencers. From saber to epee style, the experienced coaches at this sporting facility train your child in an activity that will challenge his or her ability while offering up motivation and instilling confidence and self-discipline. Let your son or daughter dive into a summer of wholesome excitement.

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Before boudoir photography, the only way to add electricity to a relationship was to shuffle across a bearskin rug in socks. Turn up the voltage with this Groupon.

$59 for a Boudoir Photo Package (Up to $190 value) One-hour boudoir photo shoot with up to two outfit changes CD of images Five 5"x7" edited prints

Set to the tune of mood music, the shoot begins with facial portraits and progresses toward wider angles that draw curves and full bodies into frame. Though the shoot includes two outfit changes, subjects only disrobe to their personal comfort level, whether ending up nude or zipped snugly into footie pajamas. After the shoot, clients get a proofing CD containing all the images from the shoot, which clients can flip through and make selections to be printed on 5"x7" paper.

Though Carolina Boudoir sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Web content related to this deal may contain graphic adult imagery unsuitable for minors or workplace viewing.

Carolina Boudoir

Inside a spacious 2,200-square-foot photography studio, Carolina Boudoir's all-female staff helps clients relax with friendly conversation and initial headshots to warm them to the camera. The plush, colorful furniture around the studio serves as props during shoots, giving clients an elegant chair or couch on which to strike a sensual pose or eat a burrito in a sultry fashion. Staff members allow ladies to reveal as much or as little skin as they feel comfortable with, and their expert photographic sensibilities turn any outfit-or lack thereof-into an electrifying photo op.

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Monogramming an item, like labeling a casserole dish or tattooing a friend, prevents others from taking your things. Put your name on something important with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $10 for $20 worth of unique gifts, home decor, and trinkets, including collegiate gear ($14.99-$44.99), metal letters ($35-$40), embroidery ($4-$20), bags and cooler bags ($6.99-$38.99), and wineglasses ($8). $18 for $40 of custom vinyl wall art, which displays names, religious ideas, and expressions ($15-$75).

Dogwood Darlins' Embroidery & Gifts

A mother-daughter team helms Dogwood Darlins' and specializes in vinyl wall art, emblazoning abodes with removable writings about religion, the home, and the secret underground home. They also stock local crafts and monogrammed items such as towels and bags. Picture frames, novelty fans, and embellished wineglasses beautify interiors, and Sanuk sandals and Da Vinci jewelry accessorize outfits.

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Athleticism is more than leaping over a hurdle and drop-kicking a computer after it beats you in chess. Be a good sport with this Groupon.

$135 for Two Weeks of Kids' Sports Camp (Up to $285 Value)

Aspiring athletes build their skills in sports such as soccer, lacrosse, baseball or softball, and cheerleading under the supervision of highly trained counselors. During the daily full- or half-day courses, teachers employ age-specific exercises and positive, constructive leadership to boost technique and self-esteem. This deal is valid for two week-long camps for one student or one week-long camp for two students, each entering grades 1-6. See the schedule for specific dates and times.

Though Jump Start Sports sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Jump Start Sports

Founded by sports enthusiast and former adolescent Rick Hart, Jump Start Sports works to enrich pupils' childhoods by developing useful life skills through athletics. Qualified counselors employ their wealth of experience working with children to help campers learn teamwork and fair play as well as the fundamentals of fielding baseballs, scoring soccer goals, or synchronizing pom-pom work. A course structure built around age-appropriate activities, group play, and free electives ensures that students never get bored, and an 8:1 pupil-teacher ratio enables one-on-one assistance to young champions as they practice the graceful art of pitching or the scheming intrigue of free-agent contract negotiation.

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Parents know homework reinforces material learned in the classroom, but those growing bodies and mind need a little extracurricular activity to stay engaged and excited during time away from school. Luckily, today's deal from Active Tracks in Holly Springs can help. Pay $25 for one day of kids' summer or track-out camp (a $50 value), or pay $90 for one week of camp (a $180 value). Founder Sue Ellen Tees is a ten-year teaching veteran and is fully certified in CPR, first aid, and AED. Each day of camp offers school-age kids of all ages the opportunity to learn and play through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities including sports, games, and a daily educational experience in science, art, or literature. Your child will have a blast meeting new friends and getting exercise, making this one out-of-school experience he or she will happily complete without fussing and fighting. Want more? Check out Active Tracks Camp on Facebook.

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Framed art adds to the ambiance of one's home and distracts family members from the fact that there are no walls. Cover up architectural absence with this Groupon.

$40 for $100 Worth of Custom Framing

Ready-made frames with glass and mats start at $20, and tabletop frames start at $10. Custom jobs vary in cost by materials and size, though a custom 8"x10" frame with an archival-quality mat and UV glass starts at $75, and a 20"x24" poster-size frame with archival dry mounting starts at $150.

Frameworks Gallery

Frameworks Gallery's owners, Charles and Carolyn, operate by a simple philosophy: "Frame it once, frame it right, and frame it forever." For more than 30 years, the custom frame shop and art gallery has matched museum-quality frames with portraits, memorabilia, and portraits of memorabilia, earning repeated recognition from loyal customers and local publications such as Metro Magazine. Customers can peruse a selection of ready-to-hang frames or collaborate with helpful staff members to create a one-of-a-kind picture home, with a variety of framing materials, mats, and glass to choose from. On its walls, the family-operated store proudly displays work by local and regional artists interspersed with flawless Sunday crossword puzzles completed entirely in ink.

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Ever since humans evolved necks, they have craned to look at the stars, making astronomy the oldest profession and chiropractic the second oldest. Align yourself for continued constellation scoping with today's Groupon to A Healthy Back, with locations on Fort Bragg Road and Walter Reed Road in Fayetteville. Choose between the following options:

For $29, you get a cold-laser therapy package (a $165 total value), which includes the following services:

Chiropractic exam (a $95 value) Pretreatment consultation (a $30 value) Cold-laser therapy treatment (a $40 value)

For $49, you get the above cold-laser therapy package with a chiropractic adjustment (a $40 value; a $205 total value).

If you decide to purchase additional treatment, you have the legal right to change your mind within three days and receive a refund.

Helmed by back-bettering veteran Doctor of Chiropractic Robert Twaddell, the team of licensed chiropractors at A Healthy Back realigns spines with expert adjustments and cold-laser therapy treatments. Before treatments commence, Dr. Twaddell acquaints himself with each patient's corporeal troubles, determining the nature of their aches and pains while examining the spine's complex structure of disks, vertebrae, and precariously stacked poker chips. Cold-laser treatments then blast skin cells with therapeutic waves of light that wash against the body's tissues to boost metabolism, reduce inflammation, and diminish soreness. Chiropractic adjustments tackle pain with a hands-on approach, as Dr. Twaddell wrests chaotic nervous systems back into place by gently manipulating, massaging, and flattening the spine with the soothing steam of a clothes iron.

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Maintaining bright nail colors can accentuate bracelets, complement clothing, and caution animals that human fingers are not fruit. Protect fingers and toes with this Groupon.

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$199 for two nail-fungus-removal treatments on one hand or foot (a $500 value)

$299 for two nail-fungus-removal treatments on two hands or feet (a $1,000 value)

Uses 1064-nm wavelength GentleYAG laser Yellow, brittle, and opaque nails with common fungi are treated over the course of four visits, each spaced two weeks apart Non-invasive treatments typically last 10 minutes Foot surgery specialist Dr. Kevin Eberhardt is available for consultation in difficult cases

Aria Skin and Laser Spa and Somalase

At Aria Skin and Laser Spa in Chapel Hill and Somalase in Sanford, Medical Director Dr. Ajay Ajmani oversees a team of tech-savvy aestheticians who beautify and protect the epidermis with facials, laser treatments, and massages. During microdermabrasions, a skilled technician employs a diamond tip to control the seven seas and exfoliate the upper strata of damaged skin, revealing a youthful acreage of epidermis. Laser treatments for pigmentation correction, hair removal, and skin tightening enlist powerful YAG lasers to beautify the epidermis. Facials reinvigorate visages with an eye treatment, custom mask, neck-and-hand massage, moisturizer, and a restraining order against the sun.

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Though it makes your hair look great, you can't always stand in front of a jet turbine just after getting out of bed. Get styled with this Groupon.

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$22 for a haircut and style and a deep-conditioning treatment (up to a $50 value)

$69 for a haircut, deep-conditioning treatment, and color with up to 10 highlights (up to a $175 value). Additional highlights may be added for $5 each.

The Marie-David Salon & Spa

For salon owner Laura Whitehurst, The Marie-David Salon & Spa's moniker means something special-she pieced it together from the middle names of her two children, Danielle Marie and Zachary David. Inside the salon's salmon-pink confines, Laura upholds an allegiance to high-quality products by stocking Bioelements facial cleansers, TIGI hair serums, and Tammy Taylor and OPI nail products. Unlike an Olympic rower who declares he's going solo, she knows that she needs other people helping her in order to succeed, which is why her staff includes a licensed aesthetician, a cosmetologist, a massage therapist, and a manicurist.

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Summer camp is the birthplace of s'mores, sing-alongs, and adults who totally don't mind being called by their first names. Have supervised fun with this Groupon.

Choose from Five Options $125 for five-day track-out camp from May 21 to May 25 (a $250 value). Curriculum covers "Westward Adventures on the Oregon Trail" and "Unearthing Ancient Greece." $125 for five-day track-out camp from May 28 to June 1 (a $250 value). Curriculum covers "Unearthing Ancient Egypt" and "The Road to Independence: The American Revolution." $125 for five-day track-out camp from June 4 to June 8 (a $250 value). Curriculum covers "A House Divided: The American Civil War" and "Unearthing Ancient Egypt." $125 for five-day track-out camp from June 18 to June 22 (a $250 value). Curriculum covers "Unearthing Ancient China" and "Deep in the Trenches: World War I." $125 for five-day track-out camp from June 25 to June 29 (a $250 value). Curriculum covers "The Road to Independence: The American Revolution" and "Unearthing Ancient Greece."

Dynamic Learning Adventures

The staff at Dynamic Learning Adventures entertains and engages budding minds with an ever-changing stable of week-long enrichment programs. Students test their skills during five days of strategy games, team challenges, and simulations. All the week's activities immerse kids in a single historical topic such as ancient China, the Civil War, or the Oregon Trail. Kids in grades four-six pick up problem-solving skills and unleash their creativity as they travel to historical civilizations in their minds. Dynamic Learning Adventure's programs are divided into three-hour a.m. and p.m. modules, and the programs integrates state and national standards so campers can use their newfound skills back at the classroom in the fall. Each class is also limited to 10 students, to ensure low instructor-to-student ratios and plenty of chances to tickle the imagined elbow of Abraham Lincoln.

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The Issue: Healthful Meals Help Keep Kids Engaged

Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia, Inc. runs nine children's centers that provide care, education, and therapy for kids with a variety of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, as well as children without disabilities. The centers provide three meals a day for the children-some of whom spend up to 10 hours a day at the centers-to keep them focused and energetic.

The Campaign: Provide Nutritious Meals for Children

For every $10 this Grassroots campaign raises, Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia, Inc. can fund a day's worth of healthful meals for one child with a disability. Each additional $10 raised will fund a day of meals for another child.

You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia, Inc.

Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia, Inc. runs nine children's care centers across the region that serve infants and children with disabilities. The care centers offer special services including speech, occupational, and physical therapy to those with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, in addition to classes for children with and without disabilities. Its curriculum is designed to appeal to each age group, with developmental programming for toddlers and exploratory play with toys for children up to age 8. Because the classes are inclusive, differently abled children learn together in groups, breaking down social barriers and encouraging them to help each other learn.

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Legendary figures are often remembered for their teeth, from George Washington's fabled wooden smile to Mona Lisa's unmistakable overbite. Ensure a memorable grin with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $1,600 for a denture-implant package for the lower jaw (up to a $6,000 value) $2,100 for a denture-implant package for the upper jaw (up to an $8,000 value) $3,500 for a denture-implant package for both upper and lower jaws (up to a $14,000 value)

During two- to four-hour appointments, Dr. Qureshy anchors lower-arch dentures to mouths with four to six mini implants and upper arch dentures with six to eight mini implants. Each diminutive titanium implant has a ball-shaped abutment that plugs into a round fitting on the patient's own dentures. The dentures or partials are not included in this deal.

Cary Dental Center

Dr. Kamran Qureshy draws on more than 10 years of experience as he beautifies bites in an elegant office enhanced by a soothing trickling fountain. Keeping abreast of dentistry advances, Dr. Qureshy continues his education with courses on cosmetics, conscious sedation, dental implants, and tooth cloning. With digital x-rays, Dr. Qureshy snaps accurate images with 80% less radiation than standard x-rays and supervillain x-ray vision. His intraoral camera displays images on an external monitor, which facilitates his search for oral disease and lets patients see any discoveries for themselves. Dedicated to helping others, Dr. Qureshy helped found the Morrisville Community Fund, which sustains 1,000 endowments that support community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions, and scholarships.

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The tooth fairy still rewards adults who keep their teeth nice, leaving grown-up gifts, such as issues of the Economist and Pontiac Azteks, under their pillows. Grin and win with this Groupon: for $79, you get a dental-care package at Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, valid at all seven area locations (a $335 total value). The package includes:

A comprehensive exam (an $83 value) X-rays (a $166 value) A cleaning (an $86 value)

Specializing in patient comfort, each Riccobene Associates location hosts a dental staff dedicated to protecting and polishing mouth bones with preventive and cosmetic services available for adults and kids as young as 4. During a thorough exam, a tooth technician scours the mouth in search of signs of gum disease and oral cancer. All-seeing x-rays provide the dentist with an uninhibited view of the mouthscape, aiding in the detection of tooth decay and developmental problems including teeth nesting crookedly in gums or molars with vestigial tails. A professional cleaning helps rid the mouth of loitering plaque and ensures continued chomper health. Each office welcomes patients with warm Starbucks coffee that spurts from machines and flat-screen TVs that occupy attention spans during treatment and keep jealous eyes from scheduling extra optometry appointments.

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Beauty sometimes requires assistance, which is why celebrities have personal stylists and a lot of the most famous constellations are actually CGI. Look like a star with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $38 for one microdermabrasion (a $110 value) $99 for three microdermabrasions (a $330 value) $180 for six microdermabrasions (a $595 value)

A technician softens fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and acne in a 30-minute session that uses a microdermabrasion wand to provide deep, mechanical exfoliation. A single session softens and smoothes skin, though a series is recommended for more serious texture or pigment concerns.

Premier Aesthetics and Laser Center

At Premier Aesthetics and Laser Center, certified technicians, physicians, and surgeons combine their skills to treat patients' aesthetic needs with minimally invasive medical services. Like replacing makeup with magic markers, injectable dermal fillers such as Botox and Restylane help faces look younger, and SmartLipo and VelaSmooth treatments help remove unwanted adipose fat and cellulite respectively. Technicians also wield lasers to maintain bodies with laser hair removal, spider-vein removal, and facial photorejuvenation, and aestheticians perform peels and services such as waxing and microdermabrasion.

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