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​​MICROBUSINESS
THINKING ABOUT QUITTING 

• USA . This is the cyber place with a plan if you're thinking about quitting  and being your own boss this is for you, Mentors and resources. Individual support. Group training. Details  

​​MICROBUSINESS
INCUBATOR 

• USA . This is the cyber place with a plan if you're a Startup, got a Side Hustle, Shifting your business or a Nonprofit. Mentors and resources. Individual support. Group training. Details  

​​MICROBUSINESS
​Research + Trends 

• 2021
  Freelancing is becoming a respected career.
• Economy .
  Micros Key to Surviving Covid 19 Economy

​​OPINION
IT DOESN'T MATTER
There was a study on college campuses back in 2004 that had an alarming statistic. One I doubt anyone will remember, but I never forgot. Empathy was down 40%.

I blamed it on the writer’s strike of the 90’s that resulted in “reality” TV and the entertainment industry owning the news. Two decades later it's manifested into what is now part of history and confirms my alarm.

That it doesn’t matter, until it happens to you.

What does matter, now that “reality" TV has become real? 
There needs to be real consequences for real actions.

J. Menne . Joule
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CAFFEINE HEADLINES
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WORKING FROM to AT HOME?
Doing What You Do for Someone Else or Yourself

• The Great Resignation  More information 
  ​Companies that made it through the pandemic in one piece now have a major new problem: more than a quarter of their employees may leave.

SUMMER CELEBRATIONS
SOLSTICE . June 21 

• History  More information 
  When the sun seems to stand still. For some it's the best day ever (yours truly included.)

FATHERS DAY . June 20

• History  More information 
  In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers, designating the third Sunday in June as Father's Day. Six years later, the day was made a permanent national holiday when President Richard Nixon signed it into law in 1972.

JUNETEENTH . June 19 

• History  More information 
  For many African Americans, June 19 is considered an independence day. Before 2021, nearly all 50 states recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday. On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed legislation officially declaring it a federal holiday.​

FOOD FACTS
ANNUAL PESTICIDE REPORT  non organic

• 2021 Dirty Dozen  More information 
  Environmental Working Group 
  1. Strawberries  2. Spinach  3. Kale/ Collard/ Mustard Greens   4. Nectarines   5. Apples  6. Grapes  7. Cherries   8. Peaches   9. Pears   10. Bell and Hot Peppers   11. Celery   12. Tomatoes
• 2021 Clean Fifteen  More information 
  Environmental Working Group 
  1. Avocados  2. Sweet Corn  3. Pineapples  4.Onions  5. Papayas  6. Frozen sweet Peas  7. Eggplant  8. Asparagus   9. Broccoli   10. Cabbage  11. Kiwifruit  12. Cauliflower   13. Mushrooms   14. Honeydew  ​15. Cantaloupe

HEALTH
Recalls . Market Withdrawals . Safety Alerts

• ​USA . Food & Drug 
  Recent Recalls    

​​JOBS REPORT
FORCE OF ONES 

• USA . Rise of the Self Employed. Recent jobs report indicates interesting new trends in the jobs market. Details

​​ENVIRONMENT
WEATHER 

• USA . Whether you're across the street or nation. Here's what you can expect. Details

​​ENVIRONMENT
RIVERS 

• USA . Scientists don't know why one third of rivers have turned yellow or green. Details

​​EDUCATION
SCHOOLS 

• USA . Best school district in every state. Details  

HEALTH
INSURANCE 

• USA .  NEW! Deadline extended. Lower cost.
  Coverage + Enrollment 

​COVID 19 

• USA . What's the latest in your state. 
  ​STATS . Current Stats on How We're Doing. 
  STRESS . Weight Gain and more. 
  TESTING . FREE TEST in your community 
  VACCINE FINDER . Enter Your Zip 
  HOME TEST KIT​  New OTC available 2021
  Map USA​  Covid spread updated daily 
  MAP WORLD . Coronavirus
  ​Masks  Requirements updated daily  
  Masks  Best Options 
  Masks .  Who's wearing one by state
  Schools  NEA Outbreak Reports updated daily 
  ​Schools  K12 Status Update Map 
• MN . Free testing + vaccine 
  Free Testing . Locations
  Home Tests . Available for All​
  VACCINE . Data Dashboard

MONEY
FREELANCER TAXES
USA . Guide for filing with a side gig​
Information  

MONEY
CONTEST
USA . UPS Small Business Challenge​
Information     .    Rules
2021 STIMULUS CHECK 

• USA . Payment Status 
• USA . How much will you get? ​

​​2020 TAX RETURN 

• USA . What you need to know that's new.  
  ​New Due date: May 17 2021

BUSINESS . PERSONAL
Facebook 

• USA . Change your password and check your email. 
  Over half a billion Facebook users had had their account details leaked online. The leaked data includes: Phone numbers. Facebook ID. Full name. Location. Birthdate. Facebook bio. Email address.
  Check your email.

Tech Support Scam 

• USA . Tech support scam stealing millions from seniors via alert popups.
  What you or your parents need to know. 

HEALTH
Tap Water Toxins

• ​USA . Consumer Reports . The Guardian 
  Test Results  .  Test Your Drinking Water    

HEALTH
Life Expectancy by State

• ​USA . CDC Nation Vital Statistics 
  Life Expectancy Report 2018    

BUSINESS . PERSONAL
Library  

• USA . Find books, databases, stats and more.
  Check your local library​​​​  

BUSINESS . PERSONAL
Email 

• USA . Check to see if you email is in a data breach.
  ​Email check​​​​  

BUSINESS
Money For Micros 

• USA . Exclusive Opportunity For The Smallest Businesses And The PPP Program.  Forbes
  ​NEW MICRObusiness PPP​​

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BUSINESS
Classes + Events 

• USA . Starting to staying in business. Learn something new. Meet someone new. Most complimentary.  
  ​Classes + Events ​​

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PERSONAL
Classes + Events 

• USA . 10 Free Online Classes from Harvard. 
  Courtesy of Mashable
  ​Classes ​

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WEEKEND
Tips 

• BAKING BACON . Simple and simply delicious. Lots of oven options. Here's one.
  ​Instructions 
• BAKING SODA FOR BURNT BACON GREASE . Simple and safe. Lots of oven options. Here's one.
  ​Instructions ​

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The Year of ONE
​DID YOU KNOW

• 2021 STATS
  57.3 million people freelance in the U.S. It’s estimated that by 2027 there will be 86.5 million freelancers. (Upwork)​
  

EDUCATION 
​Deaf + Hard of Hearing Communication

• BASIC SIGNS . Video 
  Created at the request of Bloomington Public Schools to encourage day to day communication with students and staff who are deaf and hard of hearing. Helpful for your school district as well.

WORK
​JOBS + PROJECTS

• ​MN . What's New.  
  Veterans  Virtual Career Fair   

SUPPORT
​LOCAL CHILD RESOURCES 

• ​USA . What's available in your state. 
  Care . Check local options
  Health & Social Services . Check local options
  Financial Needs . Check local options
  Special Needs . Check local options

IRS
​1099 

• USA . Whether you get or give a 1099 things are changing. Here's what's new.
  Reporting Non Employee Compensation ​

OTHER NEWS
​
READ ALL ABOUT IT

• USA . Most libraries have curbside pickup along with other great options. Here's more info on libraries across the country. 
  Read All About It

DRIVERS LICENSE

• USA . Renew your license online. Check your state.
  ​Drivers License

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HANDS OFF

• ​USA . Do not use hand sanitizers that contain methanol. Can cause blindness and death. Check the complete list. 
  ​Hands Off​​

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