MetaLINK Technologies eNewsletter


		May 2020


		Support Small Businesses During This Crisis COVID-19 precautions to lessen the spread of the illness have dramatically changed our shopping and dining habits, presenting major challenges to our community's small retail stores, restaurants, and related businesses. While you may not be able to visit these establishments as you normally would due to temporary closures or social distancing measures, you can continue to support small businesses in our community. Here are a few suggestions: Buy gift cards for future use. This is a great way to support a small business now, and many of these businesses are offering the option to purchase gift cards online. Shop online from local businesses. If your favorite local gift shop or bookstore offers online shopping, think about buying birthday and holiday gifts early. (Even if they haven't offered online shopping before, check again. They may be offering it now.) Choose local grocery stores and pharmacies over big-box chains when possible. If you can safely shop in person, please make your trips for essentials to small businesses and help them stay afloat. Order takeout or delivery. This helps local restaurants continue to operate while you maintain social distancing. If you're able, tip the delivery person generously to help these struggling workers. Don't forget about nonprofits. You can double your community assistance by buying a gift card from a local shop and donating it to a nonprofit. For example, you could buy a gift card from a local pet supply store and donate it to an animal shelter. Small businesses need our support now more than ever to survive this crisis. Please do what you can to help. We Can Help With Increased Internet Needs Due to working and learning from home — as well as additional streaming for entertainment and relaxation — your household may need more internet bandwidth than you did prior to the COVID-19 situation. Please contact us to sign up for an internet speed upgrade with MetaLINK, which can be in most cases without a visit to your home. We will upgrade you the same day! Call us at 888-999-8002 for more information. Congrats To Grads, Thanks To Teachers As the school year winds to a close, MetaLINK would like to recognize the hard work of two special groups of people - the students who will soon graduate and the teachers who have educated them. We congratulate this year's graduates and wish them luck as they begin the next chapter in their lives. We also express our thanks to teachers for all they do and encourage local families to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8.


		Avocado Art This video shows the work of an artist whose medium is ... food! Watch avocadoes and other fruits be magically transformed.		#StayHomeStayStrong NFL players inspire viewers with peeks into how they're spending time at home and suggestions for how you can do the same.


		Tips For Those New To Working From Home More and more people are now working from home to help slow the spread of COVID-19. If this work arrangement is new to you, you’ll find these tips helpful in terms of productivity and focus: Stick to your workday routine as much as possible. Work roughly the same hours you did before and continue to get dressed in real clothes. Resist the temptation to work in your pajamas! Set up a designated workspace. Work from a desk or table in an area away from other family members so you have the quiet you need to stay on task. Also sit in a supportive chair to help prevent back pain. Stay connected to coworkers. Use applications such as Zoom or FaceTime to help maintain morale during this period of isolation. If you need to make changes to your home's internet service to accommodate working from home, call us at 888-999-8002. We are offering special discounts.


		Ideas for Folks 50+ If you've passed the half-century mark, visit this site for tips on health, money, work, and more. Learn more...		Goodreads Like Facebook for bookworms, you can track your books and see what friends are reading. Learn more...		Virtual Travel You may not be able to travel right now, but you can visit this site to take a relaxing virtual vacation. Learn more...


		Strawberry Pineapple Salsa Get ready for summer fun and celebrate National Salsa Month with this easy-to-make fruit salsa.		Best Burger Ever Just in time for summer barbeques, Chef Marcus Meachum shares his secrets for a bacon burger.


		Fallon and Timberlake Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake make the most of their at-home time by creating an at-home song.		Persistent Pup Despite an impressive and valiant effort, this fluffy friend can't quite reach the nibbles she craves.


		Make a Mask at Home Get step-by-step instructions for making three different types of CDC-approved masks, one with no sewing required.		Gardening Hacks Nurture your garden with things from around the house — ice cream cones, egg cartons, milk, and even rusty nails.

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