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SITES OF THE MONTH

Jan 15 2021

SITES OF THE MONTH


		Online Journal Is 2021 your year to start journaling? Penzu offers a free, private, and customizable way to record thoughts and activities. Learn more…		MedlinePlus Get trusted health information on topics including diseases and symptoms, tests and treatments, and prescription drugs. Learn more…		AccuWeather Go here for interactive radar maps, current conditions, accurate forecasts, and severe weather watches and warnings. Learn more…

MUST SEE VIDEOS

Jan 15 2021

MUST SEE VIDEOS


		Dog Takes Itself Sledding We’re not the only ones who enjoy sledding. This dog pulls the sled up the hill and then joyfully slides back down.		Dancing Mailman Pandemic isolation is eased for a little girl when a kind mailman dances with her through the picture window.

TUTORIAL / FAQ

Dec 15 2020

TUTORIAL / FAQ


		Question: A Facebook friend invited me to join a Secret Sister Gift Exchange. It seems like it would be fun, but are there any issues I should be concerned about? Answer: Sorry to be a Scrooge, but according to the Better Business Bureau, those Secret Sister Gift Exchanges are actually pyramid schemes, so don’t respond to your friend’s Facebook post! The scheme starts with a convincing invitation, either by email or social media, to sign up for what seems like a great, fun program. All you must do is provide your name and address plus the personal information for a few additional friends, and add this information to a list that’s already started of people you’ve never met on the internet. Next, it’s your turn to send an email or social media invitation to send a modest gift to a stranger along with their friends, family, and contacts. The cycle continues and you’re left with buying and shipping gifts for unknown individuals, in hopes that the favor is reciprocated by receiving the promised number of gifts in return. Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen. Just like any other pyramid scheme, it relies on the recruitment of individuals to keep the scam afloat. Once people stop participating in the gift exchange, the gift supply stops as well, and leaves hundreds of disappointed people without their promised gifts. It also leaves participants vulnerable to cyber thieves who could use the personal information in future scams.

CRAFTY IDEAS

Dec 15 2020

CRAFTY IDEAS


		Mini Christmas Trees While both trees are mini in size, they make a big impact. One is made from paper napkins and the other from yarn.		Holiday Houses from Recyclables Turn empty milk and juice cartons into holiday houses using only paint, sea salt, pipe cleaners, and gem stickers.

POPULAR APPS

Dec 15 2020

POPULAR APPS


		Cookpad This app makes everyday cooking more fun. The world’s largest home cook community shares recipes and inspiration. Learn more…		Rakuten Slice Never enter a tracking number again! This is a shopper’s best friend for keeping track of all the things you buy online. Learn more…		Speedtest Test your internet speed at any time, on any device. Speedtest offers apps for mobile, desktop, and Apple TV use. Learn more…