Like a good heart surgeon, a good IT professional monitors thousands of complex connections, acts fast to prevent crashes, and gets worried when the cables start leaking red stuff. Prepare for the worst with this Groupon. $99 for a Complete Cisco Network Training Bundle ($3,295 Value) The Complete Cisco Network Training Bundle includes five training courses designed to provide the skills needed for the CCNA and CCNP suite of certifications. Each bundle includes instructor-led training, hands-o...

Rock 'n' roll first became popular in America during the 1950s, much like the catch phrase "I got power like I'm Eisenhower." Hear something catchy with this Groupon. $45 for a One-Year Duet Concert and Show Membership ($89.95 Value) The Duet membership grants the holder one or two reserved seats to various available shows for 12 months. FillASeat DC's shows fluctuate constantly and include sporting events, concerts, and live entertainment shows....

Using a camera can be complicated—you have to know which settings to use and which button to avoid if you don’t want to steal the subject’s soul. Learn a camera’s nuances with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $39 for your choice of one on-demand photography course (a $98 value) $59 for your choice of two on-demand photography courses (a $196 value) $79 for your choice of four on-demand photography courses (a $392 value) Improve Photography’s courses include general courses geared tow...

Despite all our advanced technology, we still use brooms to sweep floors, rags to wash windows, and old-timey banjos to entertain us while we clean. Whistle while someone else works with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $59 for one 2-hour housecleaning session (a $140 value) $109 for two 2-hour housecleaning sessions (a $280 value) $169 for three 2-hour housecleaning sessions (a $420 value) Each option is valid for spaces up to 2,500 square feet. During the two-hour visits, teams wil...

Italy is easily identified from space thanks to its boot-like shape and the "Italy" label Napoleon had stenciled on the southern Alps. Taste well-defined cuisine with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $69 for a three-course dinner for two with two glasses of red or white wine and two glasses of prosecco (up to a $175 value) $139 for a three-course dinner for four with one bottle of red or white wine and four glasses of prosecco (up to a $350 value) $39 for a two-course lunch for two (up...

The right art supplies can turn a blank canvas into a beautiful painting or a blank stare into a look of abject horror. Dress things up with this Groupon. $10 for $20 Worth of Art Supplies Products include Gamblin Artist's Oil Colors ($9.57–$20.97), studio canvases ($2.40–$40.49), and Kimberly graphite pencil sets ($3.39–$10.49). This Groupon is valid toward any item in the store....

A well-rolled piece of sushi won't fall apart when you try to pick it up, unlike the pile of leaves you briefly thought was a baby. Keep it together with this Groupon. $25 for $50 Worth of Pan-Asian Cuisine and Drinks The menu features chicken laska noodle soup simmered in yellow curry and coconut milk ($14), basil chicken with fresh green chilies and garlic ($13), and a philly roll with smoked salmon, cream cheese, asparagus, and cucumber ($9). ...

Contrary to popular belief, boats are actually much safer than cars, which inexplicably sink every time you drive them on water. Take a proper water road ride with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $25 for a River and Wine Rendezvous cruise with two drink tickets for one (a $53.74 value) $50 for a River and Wine Rendezvous cruise with four drink tickets for two (a $107.48 value) During River and Wine Rendezvous cruises, the yacht Virginia’s Jewel, Finished Business, or Celebrity voya...

Tea leaves really come to life when you add hot water, just like steam engines and sea monkeys. Witness a steep transformation with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $10 for $20 worth of teas and treats $19 for two Groupons, each good for $20 worth of tea and treats (a $40 value) Relax with the shop's in-house tea service ($6.50) or take a tea or coffee to go ($4–$5.95). Housemade snacks include vegetarian samosas ($2.50), Sunyatta's pumpkin-ginger-habanero popovers ($2.50), and Kab...

A sore back can make everyday tasks harder, from crawling out of bed in the morning to sewing yourself into bed at night. Add relaxation to your routine with this Groupon. $49 for a 60-Minute Therapeutic Massage ($100 Value) In a private room, a licensed massage therapist releases tension and fosters relaxation through firm, customized strokes....

Imperfect vision results from hereditary predisposition or long afternoons spent staring at the fiery rays of a light saber. Harness the power of a more effective laser with this Groupon. $2,500 for LASIK Laser Eye Surgery on Both Eyes ($5,000 Value) After performing a 60- to 90-minute consultation to confirm candidacy, LasikPro's doctors schedule a 15- to 20-minute customized LASIK surgery for both eyes, which employs WaveLight's Allegretto Wave Eye-Q laser. Pretax funds from a flexible-spend...

Knitting circles were once a popular place to exchange rumors about the area's handsomest fireman, which of the neighboring towns' mayors were secretly left-handed, and the fate of the Crumb brothers. Get your finger on the pulse and some yarn with this Groupon. Choose from Five Options $79 for a eight knitting classes and unlimited drop-in knitting for one year (a $179 value) $25 for 90-minute Knitting 101 and Knitting 102 classes (a $55 value) $25 for Knitting 101 and 102 refresher classes ...

Zombies tap into humanity's two greatest human fears: wandering aimlessly through life among the equally forsaken masses, and fire. Run toward the fear with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $19 for two registrations in the DC Zombie Crawl ($40 value) $34 for four registrations in DC Zombie Crawl ($80 value) Tickets for the event on Saturday, May 25 include a silicone bracelet good for bar covers and drink specials at seven bars; a raffle ticket; and entry into the costume contest. T...

As technology for obtaining information progresses, so does the usefulness of smartphones, which currently discover facts by calling their encyclopedia roommate. Phone in a wealth of knowledge with this Groupon. $25 for One Test-Prep Course ($149.99 Value) Click here for a list of available courses. Courses to choose from include test prep, software training, academic, medical, public service, professional, legal, and certifications. Customers have lifetime access to their chosen course after ...

Going to the theater lets you take in dramatic scenes at a safe distance, much like listening to your neighbors argue about how to pronounce "gnocchi." Hide behind the fourth wall with this GrouponLive deal. The Deal WSC Avant Bard presents No Man's Land and Caesar and Dada Seating: general admission Door time: 30 minutes before showtime Ticket values include all fees. Ticketing Options No Man's Land at Theatre on the Run $14 for one ticket to a Thursday-night show (up to a $26.50 value)...

Teeth lose their positions unless directed by an orthodontist or an angry choreographer shouting into a megaphone. Keep your teeth coordinated with this Groupon. $2,899 for Complete Invisalign Treatment ($6,000 Value) Upon assessing patients' dental health and candidacy for Invisalign, the dentist crafts custom trays with the help of 3-D computer imaging technology. Patients rotate through sets of these transparent trays, which gradually guide teeth toward a straighter position....

Fishing is the only sport where you're allowed to consume your opponent, not counting baseball before 1971. Catch a bite with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $35 for a fishing trip for one, valid Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (a $70 value) $35 for a fishing trip for one, valid on Saturday only (a $70 value) $65 for a fishing trip for two, valid Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (a $140 value) Captain Luke Thatcher charts a course aboard his 63-foot fishing boat Miss Ch...

Ziplining is an exhilarating way to enjoy aerial views of nature without sucking on a helium tank until you get really big and drift away. Float above treetops with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $109 for a zipline and all-day tubing package for two (up to a $266.40 value) $215 for a zipline and all-day tubing package for four (up to a $532.80 value) $309 for a zipline and all-day tubing package for six (up to a $799.20 value) Zipline tours depart at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m...

Frames are perfect for preserving a memory, or for breaking over your head to erase a memory. Get in the right frame of mind with this Groupon. $49 for $169 Worth of Framing Services Skilled artisans craft custom frames from a selection of 200 mouldings. Though prices vary based on materials and measurements, possible options include a 24"x36" metal frame with dry mounting and regular glass ($165) or a 16"x20" wooden frame with matting and regular glass ($165)....

It's good to get in shape for summer, when lots of people will see you lounging by the pool or trying to climb through the windows of air-conditioned businesses. Look good with this Groupon. $39 for One Month of Unlimited CrossFit Classes ($200 Value) During high-intensity CrossFit, exercisers reshape their bodies with a combination of strength, gymnastics, and endurance training focused on varied functional movements. View the schedule....

Ancient Italians were renowned for eating every part of the angels they hunted—even the hair. Enjoy divine flavor with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $15 for $30 worth of Italian food at lunch $30 for $60 worth of Italian food at dinner $62 for a family-style dinner for four (up to a $125.70 total value) Two family-size appetizers (up to a $21.95 value each) Two family-size pasta entrees (up to a $32.95 value each) Two desserts (up to a $7.95 value each) At dinner, chefs plate nor...

Tennis rackets were originally made of wood, which wasn't ideal, since tennis balls were originally made of fire. Feel the heat of competition with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $45 for two-week participation in the Up and Comers summer tennis program (a $90 value) Designed for beginner and low-intermediate players between the ages of 6 and 8 Clinics held Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. $99 for two-week participation in the Players on the Rise summer tennis program (up to ...

Sushi brings together two things commonly thrown at weddings—rice and raw fish. Celebrate a beautiful union with this Groupon. $20 for $40 Worth of Sushi and Japanese Cuisine Specialty rolls include the Honey Dew—tuna, salmon, whitefish, and crab wrapped in cucumber ($9.95)—and the Captain Crunch, a crispy amalgamation of fried shrimp, masago, and crunch flakes ($9.95). Hibachi entrees range from teriyaki chicken ($7.95) to new york strip steak ($10.95). Click here to see the full menu....

Hair removal can be tricky, especially if the hair is somehow connected directly to your skin through some nefarious prank of nature. Vanquish skin vandalism with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $32 for one Brazilian wax (a $70 value) $59 for two Brazilian waxes (a $140 value) $85 for three Brazilian waxes (a $210 value) ...

Paintings are a window into the artist's thoughts, from Pollock's chaotic canvases to the little frowny faces on each star in Starry Night. Paint it out with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $30 for a three-hour Sip & Paint class for one (a $60 value) $60 for a three-hour Sip & Paint class for two (a $120 value) Participants choose a landscape, abstract, or floral composition, and tote their completed masterpieces home after the class. All materials will be provided, and gue...

Wines are often named for their region of origin, such as Burgundy, Bordeaux, or Tightly Sealed Bin on Windowsill. Send taste buds traveling with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $25 for a picnic for two with a picnic basket (a $20 value), winery tour (a $14 value), and wineglasses (an $8 value) as well as a $12 gift-shop credit (a $54 total value) $49 for the above picnic for four with two $12 gift-shop credits (a $108 value) Visitors can use their credit toward corkscrews ($9.50),...

In the future, teeth will contain microchips—called molar panels—that collect the sun's energy to power gum chewing and forced smiling during awkward encounters with former bosses and guidance counselors. Benefit from current teeth-tending technologies with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $99 for a 60-minute in-office DaVinci teeth-whitening treatment for one person (a $317 value) $188 for a 60-minute in-office DaVinci teeth-whitening treatment for two people (a $634 value) $124 for a...

Because baseball games are no longer used to settle land disputes and damages from horse collisions, they've become the battleground for deciding which U.S. city will be the first to move to the moon. Catch a nation-changing showdown with this GrouponLive deal. The Deal $20 for two tickets to see a Frederick Keys home baseball game (up to a $28 value) and one team hat (a $16 value; up to a $44 total value) When: Any home game between a Sunday and Thursday in the regular season. See the full s...

A new hairstyle can transform your entire appearance, assuming that you are buried up to your head in quicksand. Look great from top to bottom with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $29 for one mani-pedi (a $60 value) $69 for a haircut, shampoo, deep-conditioning treatment, color, and style (a $195 value) $99 for a haircut, deep-conditioning treatment, color, style, mani-pedi, and eyebrow waxing (a $275 value) ...

An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind, which hampers investigations into the underground eye trade. Invest in your ocular assets with this Groupon. $49 for an Eye Exam and $175 Toward Prescription Polycarbonate and High-Index Lenses and Designer Frames ($260 Value) The eye exam includes a visual-acuity test, a color-vision test, and a field-of-vision test, as well as a refraction assessment and glaucoma test, among others. Opticians then craft prescription polycarbonate lenses that are...

Though India and Indiana are roughly the same word, their culinary offerings are worlds apart. Find out the difference two letters make with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $10 for $20 worth of Indian and Nepalese dinner for two $20 for $40 worth of Indian and Nepalese dinner for four or more The menu includes chicken biryani ($13.95), lamb-chop kabobs ($16.25), tandoori shrimp ($17.95), and garlic naan ($3.25). See the full menu here....

Exposing yourself to infrared heat is an effective way to burn calories, much like exposing yourself to law enforcement and then running away very, very quickly. Feel the heat with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $39 for one Formostar infrared body wrap (a $90 value) $89 for three Formostar infrared body wraps (a $270 value) Patients lie clothed upon a treatment table and don silicon treatment bands, which wrap around the arms, thighs, belly, and buttocks, during relaxing 50-minute...

Being the lead singer of a famous band requires nerves of steel, a surplus of swagger, and the patience to endure Cleveland's rambling, uncomfortably personal answer to "How you doin' tonight, Cleveland?" Catch master showmen in their element with this GrouponLive deal. The Deal MixTape Festival with Train and New Kids on the Block When: Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, at 5 p.m. Where: Hersheypark Stadium Seating: sections F, G, 1, or 32 Doors open: 3:30 p.m. Ticket values include all ...

After leaving office, presidents have to readjust to normal life, where there's no vice president to wash their hair every morning. Get a stately head with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $149 for one organic ThermaFuse straightening treatment (a $300 value) $279 for two organic ThermaFuse straightening treatments (a $600 value) $355 for three organic ThermaFuse straightening treatments (a $900 value) Using ThermaFuse's f450º Amino Fusion hair-smoothing system, stylists flatten fri...

Getting massages is a healthy practice, unlike alphabetizing your flaws in a filing cabinet labeled "Shame Box." Adopt a good habit with this Groupon. Choose From Three Options $45 for one 60-minute individual massage (a $90 value) $89 for one 60-minute massage for two (a $180 value) $59 for one 60-minute individual massage with a 15-minute foot reflexology session (a $120 value) ...

Swimming lets kids experience the buoyancy formerly known only to bobbing apples and inflatable witches. Let your fledglings float with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $45 for four swimming lessons in one month for one child with registration fee (a $138 value) $85 for four swimming lessons in one month for two children with registration fee (a $244 value) $119 for a two-hour children’s party for up to 15 guests (a $250 value) With a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, weekly 30-minute...

True wine connoisseurs teach themselves to distinguish varietals, identify flawed bottles, and cry pure chardonnay. Become one with the grape with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $15 for admission for one (up to a $25 value) and one take-home carrier bag (a $5 value; up to a $30 total value) $29 for admission for two (up to a $50 value) and two take-home carrier bags (a $10 value; up to a $60 total value) On Saturday, June 15, from noon to 6 p.m., the Eat•Drink•Go LOCAL Food and Wi...

Ziplining is an exhilarating way to enjoy aerial views of nature without sucking on a helium tank until you get really big and drift away. Float above treetops with this Groupon. Choose from Four Options $45 for a Full Monty Canopy Tour for one, valid Wednesday–Friday before 4 p.m. (a $95 value) $52 for a Full Monty Canopy Tour for one, valid anytime on weekends or Wednesday–Friday after 4 p.m. (a $109 value) $89 for a Full Monty Canopy Tour for two, valid Wednesday–Friday before 4 p.m. (a $...

Sports only started to gain mass appeal in the 20th century, when they replaced our old national pastime--collecting pathogenic bacteria in our intestines. Get in the game with this Groupon. Choose from Four Options $25 for a seven-week co-ed volleyball league for one person (a $50 value) $180 for a seven-week co-ed volleyball league for a team of eight (a $400 value) $39 for an eight-week co-ed soccer league for one person (a $80 value) $750 for an eight-week co-ed soccer league for a team o...

Like advertising, baseball and softball rely on great pitches, a loyal fan base, and the power of grown men in animal costumes to sway public opinion. Endorse America's pastime with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $79.99 for one 60-minute turf-field rental and two 60-minute batting-cage rentals (up to a $160 value) $155 for two Groupons, each good for one 60-minute turf-field rental and two 60-minute batting-cage rentals (up to a $320 value) Turf fields up to 90'x60' can host team ...

Seven-Day, All-Inclusive Vacation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Included in all trip options: Round-trip airfare from ATL, BNA, BOS, BWI, CVG, JFK, MSY, or ORD Six nights of accommodations at Natura Park Beach Eco Resort & Spa All meals served at La Cana Buffet All local alcoholic beverages, juices, and soft drinks House wine served with lunch and dinner Ice cream service at the beach Three evening meals per week in an a la carte restaurant Daily re-stocking of mini-bar One bottle of...

Mattress technology has evolved over the years, moving from cloth stuffed with goose feathers to memory foam stuffed with the softest pages of old history books. Repose on a personalized pallet with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $359 for $1,200 toward twin or full memory-foam mattresses $399 for $1,300 toward queen memory-foam mattresses $599 for $2,000 toward king or california king memory-foam mattresses Mattresses include an 8-inch St. Barts mattress ($1,200 for a full and $1,3...

The Issue: Veterans Facing Mental and Economic Hardship About 1.4 million veterans are considered at risk for homelessness, due to lack of support networks, poverty, and otherwise dismal living conditions, according to data cited by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. This problem is compounded by the fact that unemployment for post-9/11 veterans remains at 10.9%, well above the national average. Additionally, 44% of returning veterans have reported difficulties ranging from Post Trau...

Human beings are creatures of layers—with skin protecting insides, clothes protecting skin, aprons protecting clothes, and thick layers of spaghetti sauce protecting aprons. Keep textiles shielded in style with this Groupon. $15 for $30 Worth of Kitchen Apparel Apparel includes women’s aprons such as the striped and polka-dotted Pink Chocolate ($34.95), men’s aprons such as the fire-engine-red Grill Sergeant ($29.95), and the practical elegance of ruffled black leopard rubber gloves ($13.95). ...

The Deal $32.99 for Egyptian cotton embroidered six-piece set ($200 list price). Each set includes: One embroidered bath towel One embroidered hand towel One embroidered washcloth One solid bath towel One solid hand towel One solid washcloth Choose from the following colors: Gold/silver Jade/silver Onyx/silver Opal/black Platinum/silver Ruby/silver Sapphire/silver White/black Click here for an image of each option. 700 GSM Embroidered Egyptian Cotton Towel Sets These embroidered-tow...

The Deal $149.99 for a BlackBerry PlayBook 7-inch 32-gigabyte tablet (38548-002) ($599 list price) $189.99 for a BlackBerry PlayBook 7-inch 64-gigabyte tablet ($699 list price) BlackBerry PlayBook 7-Inch Tablets The slim tablet's 7-inch LCD touchscreen illuminates for a multitude of uses, from office work to movie streaming. A multitouch capacitive screen responds to the digital deftness of nimble-fingered users, and built-in WiFi and Bluetooth technology keeps tablets connected for wor...

The Deal $36.99 for a 3-ounce bottle of Versace Bright Crystal eau de toilette spray bottle for women ($89 list price) Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette A spritz of Versace's Bright Crystal eau de toilette perfume envelops wearers in a charming, romantic aroma. Those in close quarters may be drawn in closer by the scent's combination of fruity or soft floral aromas, only to be left lingering on its flirty tail when its wearer departs. Made in Italy, the scent is encapsulated in a ro...