📦🔒 Stay Safe from Fake Shipping Notifications! 🔒📦 When you order something online, you might get several emails or text messages about your order: confirming your order, telling you it shipped, saying it's out for delivery, and notifying you about delivery. 📩📲 Did you know that scammers send fake package shipment and delivery notifications to try to steal people's personal information—not just at the holidays, but all year long? 😱🚫 Here's what you need to know to protect yourself from these scams. Check out this article from the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Advice website: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/12/fake-shipping-notification-emails-and-text-messages-what-you-need-know-holiday-season Stay vigilant and protect your personal information! 🛡️💻 #MiamiPublicLibrary #OttawaCountyOK #StaySafeOnline #ProtectYourself #ScamAwareness #FinancialLiteracy #StayInformed #StayAlert 📦🔒 ¡Manténgase a salvo de las notificaciones de envío falsas!🔒📦 Cuando usted pide algo en línea, es posible que reciba varios correos electrónicos o mensajes de texto sobre su pedido: confirmando su pedido, informándole que fue enviado, informando que está listo para ser entregado y notificándole sobre la entrega.📩📲 ¿Sabías que los estafadores envían notificaciones falsas de envío y entrega de paquetes para intentar robar información personal de las personas, no solo en las fiestas, sino durante todo el año? 😱🚫 Esto es lo que necesita saber para protegerse de estas estafas. Consulte este artículo del sitio web de asesoramiento al consumidor de la Comisión Federal de Comercio: https://consumidor.ftc.gov/alertas-para-consumidores/2023/12/emails-y-mensajes-de-texto-con-notificaciones-de-envio-falsas-lo-que-necesitas-saber-para-esta
🎥 Celebrate World Television Day with Miami Public Library! 📺 Hello, Ottawa County! Today is World Television Day, and we're curious—what's currently on your watchlist? Share your favorite shows or movies with us in the comments, and let's see what everyone is enjoying during this cozy season! 🍂✨ If you're looking for some autumn inspiration, check out Newsbank's Fall Watchlist. It's perfect for a binge-watching session that captures the spirit of the season. Whether you're in the mood for a heartwarming drama or a thrilling mystery, there's something for everyone. 🛋️ Settle in, grab some snacks, and dive into these fall-inspired picks: ow.ly/Ccwy50TQr9M. #WorldTelevisionDay #NewsBank @NewsBank #FallFavorites #MiamiPublicLibrary #OttawaCountyOK 📚🍿
#WordWednesday This week is all about abbreviations for texting!📲 Texting has existed for over 25 years, and it’s estimated that 8 trillion text messages are sent globally every year. Like it or not, texting abbreviations (like the ubiquitous “LOL”) are very commonly used in messages—and not knowing their meaning can, at best, cause confusion and, at worst, get you in trouble. Why abbreviate? In the past, text messages were expensive to send and receive before “unlimited talk and text” data plans. Every character was precious because messages were limited to 160 characters. Texting using a standard telephone keypad was also a laborious process, requiring multiple key presses per character. So mobile phone users adapted to clunky keypads and character limits by abbreviating common words and phrases. As texting became popular, a new language of acronyms and texting abbreviations evolved and became embedded in texting and internet culture. Despite our smartphones having full keyboards, texting abbreviations are convenient shortcuts and remain a staple in communications worldwide. Here is a list of common texting abbreviations: 🔹BC: Because 🔹BTW: By the way 🔹CYA: See ya 🔹DM: Direct message 🔹FTW: For the win 🔹FWIW: For what it’s worth 🔹IDK: I don’t know 🔹IMO: in my opinion 🔹IRL: In real life 🔹JK: Just kidding 🔹LMK: Let me know 🔹LOL: Laughing out loud Occasionally mistaken for “Lots Of Love,” LOL is one of the most widely known texting abbreviations and has been around for almost 30 years. 🔹NBD: No big deal 🔹NP: No problem 🔹NSFW: Not safe for work. 🔹NVM: Nevermind 🔹OMG: Oh my God 🔹OTOH: On the other hand 🔹OMW: On my way 🔹ROFL: Rolling on floor laughing 🔹SO: Significant other 🔹TBH: To be honest 🔹THX: Thanks 🔹TMI: Too much information 🔹TTYL: Talk to you later 🔹YOLO: You only live once Do you use any that aren't listed here? Drop them in the comments. #WordWednesday #WordNerd #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary #Texting #Abbreviations
The end of the semester is approaching, that means finals and projects are due! But don’t worry, you can visit https://miamipl.okpls.org/electronic_resources/#brainfuse to connect with a free live online tutor to help you succeed. #MiamiPublicLibrary #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary #BrainfuseCommunity #OnlineTutoring #EndofSchoolYear #SchoolSuccess #HomeworkHelp ¡Se acerca el final del semestre, eso significa que deben entregarse los exámenes finales y los proyectos! Pero no se preocupe, puede visitar [URL] para conectarse en vivo con un tutor en línea para ayudarlo a tener éxito. #Brainfuse #TutoriaEnLinea #FinDeAñoEscolar #ExitoEnLaEscuela #AyudaConLaTarea
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From cookbooks to bestsellers to the next in a series, from books based on 20th century history, on science, or on politics, check out what was just shelved this week! Blood at the Root: A Racial Cleansing in America by Patrick Phillips A harrowing testament to the deep roots of racial violence in America chronicles acts of racial cleansing in early 20th-century Forsyth County, Georgia,…
Just put on the shelves this week: Apprentice in Death by J. D. Robb Investigating a Central Park sniper attack that has left three dead, Eve Dallas discovers that the killer was potentially miles away from the victims and may be the protégé of an even more deranged shooter. Book of Mysteries by Jonathan Cahn Encountering a man known only as “the teacher,” a traveler…
The Miami Arts and Humanities Council recently received an Oklahoma Arts Council grant to participate in their Cultural District Initiative. The grant is a maximum of $25,000 to be distributed over the course of up to 5 years. It’s a great place to start and also can be leveraged to attract more grants. The following list of questions and answers explains a little more about…
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