2011 W-2 Tax Forms- Surprise! Surprise!

Thank you for the additional information, Marge.




Sam

----- Original Message -----

From: kanzurem@aol.com

To: skegley@columbus.rr.com

Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 16:11

Subject: Re: 2011 W-2 Tax Forms--Surprise, surprise!





Thanks Sam, I have been hearing a lot about this on the radio down here. Many retirees are in an uproar over this as we Feds get to pay only 28% of our health insurance premiums while the Fed Govt is now paying 72% of our health insurance premiums. Then there was a rumor going around that the Fed Govt wanted to pay only 50% and the rest of us Fed retirees, employees and military will pay 50%; in order words, 50 to 50 by both.



Now I am hearing that we all will have to add our insurance premiums as income to our yearly income. Wow! Yes, i subscribe to the Kiplinger Tax Letter too and read the 13 tax changes for 2010. This tax letter is also online if anyone subscribes to it. They are usually correct in what they write too. I also get J. K. Lassier Tax Letter and they have even more information in their tax letter.



Obama and Congress are going to put this country in a rich and poor country eventually. I can see my income going down, my savings being used by and with no cost of living adjustment for another couple years, we all will be in the same boat. Then NARFE is working to fight against a proposal by some Congressmen who want to tap into our retirement annunities. GOD, if this happens, we all will in a big sink hole!!! With prices going up, real estate taxes, transportation, etc, what will happen to our Free America??? Fairfax County where I live is one of the highest counties to live in in the whole USA. We nearly 1.4 million people in the county. City of Alexandria is now expanding and they currently have over 100,000 people living in the City of Alexandria; the city is stillbuilding houses, condos, etc and selling them at high stakes--nothing cheap here.



Well, we all have to vote this congressman and senators out of office and get back to basics for our country's sake. It is a sin when you call Dover AFB in DE and on the recording English is the second choice.

What is wrong with our officials. Are we giving into the Spanish speaking people many of whom are illegal immigrants here?? Anyway, sure makes me mad.

I am lucky as I have no children or grandchildren who will be picking up the pieces after this President is long gone. Reversing these laws made by Congress takes a long time and it may be years before anything is really straightened out.



Anyway, take care and thanks for this update.

Marge













-----Original Message-----

From: Sam Kegley

To: Representative Pat Tiberi ; judith Cole

Sent: Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:17 am

Subject: Re: 2011 W-2 Tax Forms--Surprise, surprise!





Thanks Judi!



The gang of thugs are stealing from us rich (I think not, just the working class) and giving to those who won't work. It isn't taking this donkey long to ruin America along with Pelosi, Dingy Hary and the other gathered thugs.



Vote 'em out in 10 and 12!



Sam







----- Original Message -----

From: judith Cole

Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 23:06

Subject: 2011 W-2 Tax Forms--Surprise, surprise!






2011 W-2 Tax Forms and Obamacare

Should you want to verify this, go to http://www.thomas.gov/, enter "HR 3590"

in the search box and look for "CRS Summaries." This is what you'll find.



Title IX Revenue Provisions—Subtitle A: Revenue Offset

"(Sec. 9002) Requires employers to include in the W-2 form of each employee

the aggregate cost of applicable employer-sponsored group health coverage

that is excludable from the employee's gross income (excluding the value of

contributions to flexible spending arrangements)."





Starting in 2011—next year—the W-2 tax form sent by your employer will be

increased to show the value of whatever health insurance you are provided.

It doesn't matter if you're retired. Your gross income WILL go up by the amount

of insurance your employer paid for. So you’ll be required to pay taxes on a larger

sum of money that you actually received. Take the tax form you just finished for

2009 and see what $15,000.00 or $20,000.00 additional gross income does to

your tax debt. That's what you'll pay next year. For many it puts you into a

much higher bracket. This is how the government is going to buy insurance for

fifteen (15) percent that don't have insurance and it's only part of the tax increases,

but it's not really a "tax increase" as such, it a redefinition of your taxable income.



Also, go to Kiplinger's and read about the thirteen (13) tax changes for 2010 that

could affect you.



Why am I sending you this? The same reason I hope you forward this to every

single person in your address book. People have the right to know the truth because

an election is coming in November. So vote intelligently, based on your values.

But also adjust your tax withholding, or increase your savings, so that you aren't

surprised and put in a jam when your federal income taxes are due on April 15, 2012.



Fight organized crime! Re-elect no one.

-

Sincerely,

Judi Cole

"A Visit to North Korea" www.silkroadsandsiamesesmiles.com

This is by my good friend, Dawood Kahn, who will soon have some books out. The guy is not shallow. His life in the military and, later, working as a civilian for the military, and his great curiosity of history, have taken him all over the other side of this world. Dawood, if he can stay alive, should be welcomed to speak all over the free world.




SamKat







----- Original Message -----

From: Silk Roads and Siamese Smiles

To: skegley@columbus.rr.com

Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 13:04

Subject: [New post] A Visit to North Korea





A Visit to North Korea

Dawood Khan
July 6, 2010 at 12:02 am
Tags: Barrett QRF, Camp Bonifas, Camp Greaves, Camp Liberty Bell, JSA, Kim Il sung, Kim Jung Il, Korea, North Korea, Numba Ten, OP Ouellette, Pan Mun Jom, patrolling the DMZ, Republic of Korea, RoK, The Happy Mountain Association, the Rat Base, the Two Koreas, UNCSF-JSA
Categories: Military, Politics, Quotes, Travel, Useful Information, thinking out loud
URL: http://wp.me/pa0gv-20i



Technically, I've been to North Korea. I've never been to a city there, but, I've stepped foot across no man's land into North Korea while stationed at Camp Bonifas in the Republic of Korea as part of the United Nations Command Security Forces-Joint Security Area (UNCSF-JSA). While there, I was allowed to go over to the North Korean side of Pan Mun Jom a couple of times. I, also, snuck across a couple of times in the DMZ.



Not very far mind you. Technically, the North Korean Guards could shoot you if they spotted you crossing the DMZ. They would point their rifles at us all the time. There were a couple of areas on the North side of the DMZ that were over grown with shrubs, trees and high grass. We used to go up there and take our pics just to say; "I've been to North Korea."



The North Koreans would point their rifles at us all the time even when we were on the RoK side of the DMZ. They (and we) were authorized to shoot at anyone in the two klik (or mile?) no man's land within the DMZ. I think the DMZ is like 6 miles or kliks across. I remember the first time that I saw a rifle OBVIOUSLY pointed at me. I was at "The Bridge of No Return" re-enlisting. US Flag and everything. Standing there at the mid point with my right hand raised reciting the oath of re-enlistment and out of the corner of my eye I could see a NK sniper pointing his rifle square at my head. I swear to God the guy even winked at me.



Back then the US had soldiers patrolling inside the DMZ. We had maps of minefields on hand for our side and known MFs for their side. I actually kept one of these maps and have it in my storage room back in Kentucky. It delineates all major and minor positions as well as minefields and known incursion sites and incident sites, known trails as well as the defensive perimeters and positions around PMJ, Bonifas, Liberty Bell, OP Oellette, Barrett QRF Facility and Freedom Village. We used to drive around up there as kind of a joy ride/patrol. They encouraged us to go out as a show of force. Mostly just for that....for show. I was actually able to take my (ex)wife up to Freedom Village and pretty close to the DMZ. She was pretty excited about it.



I was up there when Kim Il Sung passed. The NKs pulled everything up on line as if they were massing for an attack. They pulled out of the Armistice. We were preparing mentally to die when that went down. Making peace with our maker so to speak. We didn't know what was going to happen. Clinton sent Carter in and Carter sold us down the river and Clinton was hailed as a hero and peacemaker. When in reality all it did was give NK the potential and tools to go Nuke on the World.



While there I learned about the "Axe Murder incident." One of the Korean guys who worked for me was the man that drove the truck over Bonifas and Barrett to stop the NK Guards from further mutiliating their bodies. He risked his life. It was huge. Meeting a real life hero. He was also a Vietnam War vet. Korea sent one Brigade over there for a time. I think they were pulled out because they were so brutal. US Soldiers who were stationed at the DMZ during the incident and a few other times were authorized to wear the 2ID Patch as a Combat Patch. It was odd seeing old guys running around with that Combat Patch.



I've heard that when the US patrolled the DMZ, that occasionally US troops would meet up with NK troops and sometimes they'd actually interact in a positive manner. That said, if either sides troops are caught on the opposite side patrolling, deadly force was authorized. To my knowledge, the US was caught up in firefights as late as '92 when we pulled the majority of our troops out of the DMZ.



In Pan Mun Jom, the NK soldiers and US and RoK troops interact on a limited basis. Mostly eye contact and smiles, though.



Every once in a while, a NK trooper will defect by running across to the RoK side. When that happens, it usually results in a firefight. The NK Officers will order their men to shoot the defector. The RoK and US soldiers will try to get him under their protections as soon as possible. To my knowledge, no RoK Soldier has ever defected to the North in Pan Mun Jom. No US soldier has ever defected via that route either. Though, I seem to recall a US Navy Seaman defecting to NK in the 80s or early 90s. I may be mis-remembering.



It was fascinating being up there. That said, when I crossed Freedom Bridge out of the DMZ for the final time...it was as if a great weight was lifted off of my shoulders. I hadn't realized that it was so stressful while I was there, but, as we crossed Freedom Bridge and we stopped for one last look back and to throw our coins into the Han River, a feeling of intense relief that I had survived that year flooded through me. It was immense. Intense. Indescribable.



Below is a photo of the North Korea Flag which flies just beyond the DMZ.







While I was there, Soldier of Fortune magazine had a 1,000,000 USD reward for a piece of the flag...and proof, of course.

FW- How to stay young Thanks Terri Kusner and Dad, Elmer Bukey

Thanks Terri Kusner and Elmer Bukey (Terri's dad).





We all need to read this one over and over until it becomes part of who we are!







HOW TO STAY YOUNG





1. Try everything twice. On one woman's tombstone she said she wanted this epitaph: "Tried everything twice...loved it both times!"

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. (Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!)

3 Keep learning: Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain get idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud.. Laugh until you gasp for breath. And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with HIM/HER.





6. The tears happen: Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. LIVE while you are alive.

7.. Surround yourself with what you love: Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it.. If it is unstable, improve it.. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.



9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.

10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. I love you, my special friend.









11. Forgive now those who made you cry.. You might not get a second chance.



And if you don't send this to at least 4 people - who cares? But do share this with someone.





Remember! Lost time can never be found...



Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

NOT a joke- A funeral in Tennessee

Thanks Nita and Mr. Hughes!




God has blessed these respectful people who were part of this and also this very saddened family of the lady's nephew, James. James gave his all for freedom. We want our country back where we can all freely express ourselves. The sixteen per cent of "other" Americans did not stop this demonstration by the faithful ones.



Sam

----- Original Message -----

From: Nita Elliott

Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 13:07

Subject: Fw: Fwd: [FWD: FUNERAL IN TENN. (not a joke)]









--- On Sun, 7/4/10, jack hughes wrote:















-













Subject:FUNERAL IN TENN. (not a joke)









--------------------------------------------------------------------------------



















May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13









This one is worth passing along it just gives me chills I hope you enjoy it too….. Romelle

REMINDER - Peace and War



THIS WAS TAKEN FROM THE HEARSE. IT WAS A FRIEND OF A FRIEND. GOD BLESS AMERICA .





Funeral in Tennessee





In Tennessee we really do pull off the road and stop for funerals... nobody moves until the last car has gone by.



What follows is a message from Vicki Pierce about her nephew James' funeral, who was killed while serving his country in Iraq !



However, the most incredible thing was what happened following the service on the way to the cemetery. We went to our cars and drove to the cemetery escorted by at least 10 police cars with lights flashing and some other emergency vehicles, with Tennessee police handling traffic. Everyone on the road who was not in the procession, pulled over, got out of their cars, and stood silently and respectfully, some put their hands over their hearts..



When we turned off the highway suddenly there were teenage boys along both sides of the street about every 20 feet or so, all holding large American flags on long flag poles, and again with their hands on their hearts. We thought at first it was the Boy Scouts or 4 H club or something, but it continued for two and a half miles. Hundreds of young people, standing silently on the side of the road with flags. At one point we passed an elementary school, and all the children were outside, shoulder to shoulder holding flags kindergartners, handicapped, teachers, staff, everyone. Some held signs of love and support. Then came teenage girls; and younger boys, all holding flags. Then adults.. Then families. All standing silently on the side of the road. No one spoke, not even the very young children.



The military presence, at least two generals, a fist full of colonels, and representatives from every branch of the service, plus the color guard who attended James, and some who served with him, was very impressive and respectful, but the love and pride from this community who had lost one of their own was the most amazing thing I've ever been privileged to witness!



I've attached some pictures, some are blurry (we were moving), but you can get a small idea of what this was like.



These photos are awesome !!



Please ACCEPT Sam's apology for nbot inclkuding these wonderful photos of very rescpectful Americans.


THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST MOVING E-MAILS I'VE SEEN TO DATE











Chain for our Military...please don't break it



Please send this on. There is nothing attached... Just send this to all the people in your address book.



Do not let it stop with you,please...

This is chilling ... Thanks Lyle and Martha!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


From:

To:

Subject: FW: This is Chilling ...Makes me want to cry or scream!!

Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:44:47 -0400























This is chilling...

=============================================

In











1952











President Truman











established one day a year as a

"National Day of Prayer."











----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



In











1988

resident Reagan











designated the

First Thursday in May of each year as











the National Day of Prayer.











---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



In June











2007

(then)











Presidential

Candidate Barack Obama











declared that the USA Was no longer a

Christian nation.

---------------------------------------------------------------











This year

President Obama











canceled the

21st annual National Day











of Prayer ceremony











at the White

House under the ruse

Of "not wanting to offend anyone"













------------------------------------------------------------------------













On September 25, 2009











from 4 am until 7 pm,











a National Day of Prayer











for the Muslim religion was Held on Capitol Hill,

Beside the White House.











There were over 50,000 Muslims that

Day in D.C.

































HE PRAYS WITH THE MUSLIMS!





















I guess it Doesn't matter











if "Christians"

Are offended by this event -

We obviously

Don't count as











"anyone" Anymore.



The direction

this country is headed

should strike fear in the heart of every Christian,

especially knowing that the

Muslim religion believes that if Christians cannot be

converted, they should be annihilated.



This is not a Rumor?











Go to the website

To confirm this info:

( http://www.islamoncapitolhill.com/ )



Pay particular attention to the very bottom of the page:

"OUR TIME HAS COME"

I hope that this information will stir your spirit.













The words of 2 Chronicles 7:14

"If my people, Who are called by my Name,

Will humble themselves And pray,

And seek my face, and Turn from their Wicked ways,

Then will I hear from Heaven

And will forgive their Sin and will heal Their land."



We must pray for Our nation, our communities,

Our families, and especially our children.

They are the ones who are going to suffer the most.

.

If we don't PRAY

May God have Mercy.











IN GOD WE TRUST.





Please pass this on

Maybe someone, somehow can figure out a way to put America











back on the map as it was when we were growing up,











a safe place to live, and by

The Ten Commandments and Pledge of Allegiance.

The Little Things Thanks Clay Vice!

Subject: The "L I t t l e" Things





As you might remember, the head of a company survived 9/11 because his son started kindergarten.



Another fellow was alive because it was

His turn to bring donuts.



One woman was late because her

Alarm clock didn't go off in time.



One was late because of being stuck on the NJ Turnpike because of an auto accident.



One of them missed his bus.



One spilled food on her clothes and had to take

Time to change.



One's car wouldn't start.



One couldn't get a taxi.



The one that struck me was the man who put on a new pair of shoes that morning, took the various means to get to work, but before he got there, he developed a blister on his foot.



He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid.

That is why he is alive today..





Now when I am stuck in traffic , miss an elevator, or turn back to answer a ringing telephone ...



All the little things that annoy me.

I think to myself, This is exactly where

God wants me to be at this very moment..



Next time your morning seems to be

Going wrong, you can't seem to find the car keys,

You hit every traffic light,

Don't get mad or frustrated;

It may be just that God is at work watching over you.







May God continue to bless you

With all those annoying little things

And may you remember their possible purpose.







Pass this on to someone else, if you'd like.

There is NO LUCK attached.

If you delete this, it's okay:

God's Love Is Not Dependent On E-Mail!!

(that's the cool part)



A M E N

Feng Shui- Thanks Sharon and Patti!

----- Original Message -----

From: sharonelund@aol.com

Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 18:56

Subject: Fwd: Feng Shui

















-----Original Message-----

From: pchampe@aaaohio.com











"Committed to providing quality service and products to all members and clients."







Feng Shui





This is without a doubt one of the nicest good luck forwards I have received. Hope it works for you -- and me!







Lotus Touts: You have 6 minutes







There's some mig hty fine advice in these words, even if you're not superstitious. This Lotus Touts has been sent to you for good luck from the Anthony Robbins organization. It has been sent around the world ten times so far.







Do not keep this message.







The Lotus Touts must leave your hands in 6 MINUTES. Otherwise you will get a very unpleasant surprise. This is true, even if you are not superstitious, agnostic, or otherwise faith impaired.







ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.







TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.







THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.







FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.







FIVE. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.







SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.







SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.







EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.







NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.







TEN.. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.







ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.







TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.







THIRTEEN! .. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'







FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.







FIFTEEN. Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.







SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.







SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.







EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.







NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.







TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice







TWENTY- ONE. Spend some time alone.







Now, here's the FUN part!



Send this to at least 5 people and your life will improve.







1-4 people: Your life will improve slightly.



5-9 people: Your life will improve to your liking.



9-14 people: You will have at least 5 surprises in the next 3 weeks



15 and above: Your life will improve drastically and everything you ever dreamed of will begin to take shape.





A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.Do not keep this message.