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That's ok Alissa, I was going to post that their simulator really generates
a whirlwind of activity. ;-)

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Paul Orselli Workshop (POW!)
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On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 4:54 PM, Daniels, Alissa <
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> is it OK that I giggled a little that Craig *Blower* is giving advice and
> tips about hurricane programming?
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> Alissa Daniels, Science Program Manager
> Boston Children's Museum
> 617 426 6500 .342
> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new
> discoveries, is not "Eureka!" (I found it!) but "That's funny..."  "
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Re: Hurricane Simulator
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> We put a hurricane simulator in place 1-2 years ago and it generates by
> itself more revenue than all of our other floor machines combined. It is
> set at $2, self run by the patron, and we have had very few issues with
> returns. Our biggest problem, and don't shed a tear, is that we have to
> constantly empty the magazine of dollar bills as it stops working when it
> gets full. During busy times that could be every couple of days. It also
> takes credit cards via a cell connection. The program is a revenue-share
> one with the vendor.
>
> From my perspective, and I have no tie-in with our vendor whatsoever, is
> that anyone who does not have one of these on their floor is missing a huge
> opportunity for some additional earned income.
>
> Call me offline if you have more specific questions.
>
> Craig Blower
> Chief Operating Officer
> Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
> 619-685-5701 (direct)
> 619-238-1233 (main)
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