(I forgot, yesterday was March 15, The Ides of March, the day in 44 B. C. when Julius Caesar was felled by knife weilding assassins, including his friend Brutus, to whom Caesar said plaintively "Et tu, Brutus?")

On to the main course: This is from the current AARP magazine.
Q: I read recently that the 2010 census is under way. When someone claiming to be a census worker knocks on the door, how can I be sure that he or she is legitimate?
A: First, ask to see a photo ID and a badge that shows the person represents the U.S. Census Bureau. The worker will also have a hand-held device that is used to take your information, a canvas census bag and a confidentiality notice. Census workers will not ask for your social security number or or information about your bank accounts or credit cards.
The Better Business Bureau advises you not to invite the worker or anyone you don't know into your home. To protect against identity theft, the BBB also advises you never to give out personal or financial information to anyone who showa up at your door.
Hope this help someone, anyone.
Bye for now, susil