Friday, May 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
The following is simply to caution you and those you love (particularly elderly folks who may be unaware of the facts or easily confused) on the requirements of the census and who will be gathering information. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!
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WARNING: 2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers
by Susan Johnson
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.
The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:
** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.
** Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information.
Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.
REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS..
While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION.
The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.
AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION. No Acorn worker should approach you saying he/she is with the Census Bureau.
Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that is supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.
___________________________________________________________________
WARNING: 2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers
by Susan Johnson
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.
The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:
** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.
** Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information.
Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.
REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS..
While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION.
The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.
AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION. No Acorn worker should approach you saying he/she is with the Census Bureau.
Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that is supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
the President is Puzzled about the Military "Selfishness"
another of the most interesting emails I have gotten. don't blame me, I didn't write it.
THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS STATEMENT EVER MADE BY A
PUBLIC OFFICIAL LET ALONE BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. AND
THIS GUY IS OUR "COMMANDER IN CHIEF". HE IS A DISGRACE.
HERE IS HIS RESPONSE WHEN HE BACKED OFF FROM HIS DECISION TO LET THE
MILITARY PAY FOR THEIR WAR INJURIES.
Bad press, including major mockery of the plan by comedian Jon
Stewart, led to President Obama abandoning his proposal to require
veterans carry private health insurance to cover the estimated $540
million annual cost to the federal government of treatment for injuries
to military personnel received during their tours on active duty. The
President admitted that he was puzzled by the magnitude of the
opposition to his proposal.
"Look, it's an all volunteer force," Obama complained. "Nobody Made
these guys go to war. They had to have known and accepted the risks. Now
they whine about bearing the costs of their choice? It doesn't
compute.." "I thought these were people who were proud to sacrifice for
their country, "Obama continued. "I wasn't asking for blood, just money.
With the country facing the worst financial crisis in its history, I'd
have thought that the patriotic thing to do would be to try to help
reduce the nation's deficit. I guess I underestimated the selfishness of
some of my fellow Americans.."
Please pass this on to every one including every vet and their
families whom you know.
How in the world did a person with this mind set become our leader?
REMEMBER THIS STATEMENT... "Nobody made these guys go to war. They
had to have known and accepted the risks. Now they whine about bearing
the costs of their choice? And "I guess I underestimated the
selfishness of some of my fellow Americans." Soldiers, Family Membera
and DOD Civilians are some of the most selfless Americans ever. They
risk their lives, loss of limbs, loss of eyesight and quality of life
while fighting Ameica's wars and providing Freedom throughout the world.
And the President calls them "selfish...."!!!!!!!! He has never been
there. How could he ever understand..
If he thinks he will ever get another vote from an Active Duty, Reserve,
National Guard service member or veteran of a military service he ought
to think it over. If you or a family member is or has served their
country please pass this to them. Please pass this to everyone.
I'm guessing that other than the 20-25 percent hard-core liberals in
the US will agree that this is just another example why he is rapidly
becoming the worst president in American history. Remind everyone over
and over how this man thinks, while he bows to the Saudi Arabian king.
THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS STATEMENT EVER MADE BY A
PUBLIC OFFICIAL LET ALONE BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. AND
THIS GUY IS OUR "COMMANDER IN CHIEF". HE IS A DISGRACE.
HERE IS HIS RESPONSE WHEN HE BACKED OFF FROM HIS DECISION TO LET THE
MILITARY PAY FOR THEIR WAR INJURIES.
Bad press, including major mockery of the plan by comedian Jon
Stewart, led to President Obama abandoning his proposal to require
veterans carry private health insurance to cover the estimated $540
million annual cost to the federal government of treatment for injuries
to military personnel received during their tours on active duty. The
President admitted that he was puzzled by the magnitude of the
opposition to his proposal.
"Look, it's an all volunteer force," Obama complained. "Nobody Made
these guys go to war. They had to have known and accepted the risks. Now
they whine about bearing the costs of their choice? It doesn't
compute.." "I thought these were people who were proud to sacrifice for
their country, "Obama continued. "I wasn't asking for blood, just money.
With the country facing the worst financial crisis in its history, I'd
have thought that the patriotic thing to do would be to try to help
reduce the nation's deficit. I guess I underestimated the selfishness of
some of my fellow Americans.."
Please pass this on to every one including every vet and their
families whom you know.
How in the world did a person with this mind set become our leader?
REMEMBER THIS STATEMENT... "Nobody made these guys go to war. They
had to have known and accepted the risks. Now they whine about bearing
the costs of their choice? And "I guess I underestimated the
selfishness of some of my fellow Americans." Soldiers, Family Membera
and DOD Civilians are some of the most selfless Americans ever. They
risk their lives, loss of limbs, loss of eyesight and quality of life
while fighting Ameica's wars and providing Freedom throughout the world.
And the President calls them "selfish...."!!!!!!!! He has never been
there. How could he ever understand..
If he thinks he will ever get another vote from an Active Duty, Reserve,
National Guard service member or veteran of a military service he ought
to think it over. If you or a family member is or has served their
country please pass this to them. Please pass this to everyone.
I'm guessing that other than the 20-25 percent hard-core liberals in
the US will agree that this is just another example why he is rapidly
becoming the worst president in American history. Remind everyone over
and over how this man thinks, while he bows to the Saudi Arabian king.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Navajo Weaving Workshop
Navajo Weaving Workshop
with
Judy Pekelsma
When: January 11 – 16, 2010
8:30 am to 4:30 pm or later
Where: La Placita Spinning and Weaving
Lincoln, NM
What: An intensive class during which you
will learn weaving in the Navajo Tradition
Cost: $300.00 This fee includes - use of a loom, all necessary supplies (see attached list) breakfast and lunch each day, a special dinner on Friday
Note: Deposit of $150.00 will be due on Dec 11, 2009. No refunds after December 20, 2009
Class is limited to 12 students.
Judy Pekelsma is an instructor at UNM and is currently working on her Masters Degree. She spent time learning from a Navajo Weaver the traditions of Navajo weaving as well as actual Navajo technical skills.
The class will begin with an introduction to the History of Navajo Weaving and the importance of weaving in the Navajo Tradition. You will learn to warp a loom, design a pattern, weave a small rug, remove from the loom and finish the project.
Supplies included in the cost of the Workshop:
1 – medium batten 1 – medium weaving comb
1 – weaving handout 4 - Skeins of wool
1 – sacking needle Loom Plans
Supplies for warping the loom (double ply warp, 3 ply side edge cord, dowels, heddle stick, clothesline rope.) A loom will be provided for your use during the workshop.
Application
Name _____________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________ State ______ Zip ______________
Phone _____________________ E-mail ________________________________________
Weaving Experience (Not Required) _____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Information ________________________________________________
Dietary restrictions ___________________________________________________________
Please send check and application form to: Carolyn Chrisman, P.O. Box 94, Lincoln, NM 88338 or e-mail information to carolyn_agri@yahoo.com
Lodging
Casa de Patron 575-653-4676
Smokey Bear Motel 575-354-2253
We may be able to provide sleeping areas for 3 or 4 people. You would need to bring sleeping bags, bedding, and towels. We have 2 twin air beds and 1 queen air bed. 2 baths are available.
Food
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided each day. Dinner will be provided on Friday evening.
Other meals will be your responsibility. Capitan is 12 miles from Lincoln and Ruidoso is approximately 35 miles each way.
Kitchen facilities may be available for those wishing to take advantage of the sleeping areas on site.
with
Judy Pekelsma
When: January 11 – 16, 2010
8:30 am to 4:30 pm or later
Where: La Placita Spinning and Weaving
Lincoln, NM
What: An intensive class during which you
will learn weaving in the Navajo Tradition
Cost: $300.00 This fee includes - use of a loom, all necessary supplies (see attached list) breakfast and lunch each day, a special dinner on Friday
Note: Deposit of $150.00 will be due on Dec 11, 2009. No refunds after December 20, 2009
Class is limited to 12 students.
Judy Pekelsma is an instructor at UNM and is currently working on her Masters Degree. She spent time learning from a Navajo Weaver the traditions of Navajo weaving as well as actual Navajo technical skills.
The class will begin with an introduction to the History of Navajo Weaving and the importance of weaving in the Navajo Tradition. You will learn to warp a loom, design a pattern, weave a small rug, remove from the loom and finish the project.
Supplies included in the cost of the Workshop:
1 – medium batten 1 – medium weaving comb
1 – weaving handout 4 - Skeins of wool
1 – sacking needle Loom Plans
Supplies for warping the loom (double ply warp, 3 ply side edge cord, dowels, heddle stick, clothesline rope.) A loom will be provided for your use during the workshop.
Application
Name _____________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________ State ______ Zip ______________
Phone _____________________ E-mail ________________________________________
Weaving Experience (Not Required) _____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Information ________________________________________________
Dietary restrictions ___________________________________________________________
Please send check and application form to: Carolyn Chrisman, P.O. Box 94, Lincoln, NM 88338 or e-mail information to carolyn_agri@yahoo.com
Lodging
Casa de Patron 575-653-4676
Smokey Bear Motel 575-354-2253
We may be able to provide sleeping areas for 3 or 4 people. You would need to bring sleeping bags, bedding, and towels. We have 2 twin air beds and 1 queen air bed. 2 baths are available.
Food
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided each day. Dinner will be provided on Friday evening.
Other meals will be your responsibility. Capitan is 12 miles from Lincoln and Ruidoso is approximately 35 miles each way.
Kitchen facilities may be available for those wishing to take advantage of the sleeping areas on site.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Tax Them til it Hurts
I stole this from an email I received. It has been around and around for a couple of years, but still it isn't a bit funny! I pay my fair share of these, do you?
This might be funny if it weren't so darned true.
Be sure to read all the way to the end:
Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table
At which he's fed.
Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.
Tax his work,
Tax his pay,
He works for peanuts
Anyway!
Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.
Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt ,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt.
Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.
Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries
Tax his tears.
Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his ass.
Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.
When he screams and hollers;
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.
Then tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.
Put these words
Upon his tomb,
Taxes drove me
to my doom...'
When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (currently 44.75 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service Charge T ax
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax
Sales Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Ser vice FeeTax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY? Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
This might be funny if it weren't so darned true.
Be sure to read all the way to the end:
Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table
At which he's fed.
Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.
Tax his work,
Tax his pay,
He works for peanuts
Anyway!
Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.
Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt ,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt.
Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.
Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries
Tax his tears.
Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his ass.
Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.
When he screams and hollers;
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.
Then tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.
Put these words
Upon his tomb,
Taxes drove me
to my doom...'
When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (currently 44.75 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service Charge T ax
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax
Sales Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Ser vice FeeTax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY? Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
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