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Five Fabulous Ice Creams
 July is National Ice Cream Month, the ideal time to make this easy ice cream and try a few of its flavor variations. 		Cooking Demo 2 - Download Graphics to View
Colorful Cauliflower Salad
 This salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, with its beautiful array of cauliflower and other vegetables.

STAY ALERT

STAY ALERT

Watch Out For Charity Scams According to the FTC, a large-scale scam is taking place in the midst of the pandemic — imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the names and personal information of people who have not filed claims. The fraud is typically discovered when these people get a notice from their state unemployment benefits office or their employer about their supposed application for benefits.

If this happens to you, it means a scammer is using your Social Security number and date of birth. Take these steps:
  1. Report the fraud to your employer. Keep a record of who you spoke with and when.

  2. Report the fraud to your state unemployment benefits agency. You can find state agencies here.

    • If possible, report the fraud online. An online report will save you time and be easier for the agency to process.

    • Keep any confirmation or case number you get. If you speak with anyone, keep a record of who you spoke with and when.

  3. Visit IdentityTheft.gov to report the fraud to the FTC and get help with the next important recovery steps. These include placing a free, one-year fraud alert on your credit, getting your free credit reports, and closing any fraudulent accounts opened in your name. This site will also help you add a free extended fraud alert or credit freeze to your credit report to make it more difficult for an identity thief to open new accounts in your name.

  4. Review your credit reports often. For the next year, you can check your reports every week for free through AnnualCreditReport.com. This can help you spot any new fraud quickly.

SITES OF THE MONTH

SITES OF THE MONTH

PBS for Parents
PBS for Parents
 Check out this great site for children’s book ideas, educational activities for different ages, and more.
Learn more… 		Around the World
Around the World
 Take an instant vacation with a live look at all kinds of beautiful locations and the animals living there.
Learn more… 		Bob Vila's Home Ideas
Bob Vila’s Home Ideas
 This home improvement pro shares a how-to center and helpful articles on a wide variety of topics.
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TUTORIAL/FAQ

TUTORIAL/FAQ

FAQ/TUTORIAL
Download Graphics to View Question: Facebook is fun but sometimes I want a place where I can communicate with just my close friends. Is a Facebook group a good way to do this? If so, how do I start one?

Answer: Yes, a Facebook group is a great way to use many of the same features you like about Facebook with fewer people. It can be for a set of friends, a book club, a special interest group, or anything else you like. Your group can be open to the public or private — you can control the way it gets used. Here’s how to create one:
  1. On your Facebook home page, at the top of the screen, select Create > Group.

  2. In the dialog box, create a name for your group and select some friends you want to be in it. Set the privacy and visibility settings. Select Create.

  3. Once your group is created, you can add a cover image, similar to how you would add one to your own profile.

  4. In the left column, select About. In the About section, write a description of your group.

  5. Under the cover image, select More > Edit Group Settings to further refine the characteristics of your group.

  6. Now return to the main group page to create your first post and invite more members.