An Associated Press article came out this morning and I guess it makes an appropriately disgusting Halloween post.
KBR 3Q profit rose 35 pct as revenue climbs
Associated Press 10.31.08
KBR, which provides engineering services to the energy sector and the government, said Friday its third-quarter profit rose 35 percent as a newly-acquired business and work on Gulf [...]

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I just love Maxine!
Very scary…Both of them! I’m voting for Maxine!

DRIVE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!!!
MS SPARKY

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Every so often I like to highlight bloggers I’ve come in contact with. Like minded supportive bloggers who help get the word out by commenting and linking to my blog.  Please take a minute to check out their blogs. Leave a comment and tell them Ms Sparky sent you!
If you have a blog and would [...]

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This article just came out in The New York Times and was published in Europe yesterday. I have to say…Jim Risen is my new favorite reporter.
Pentagon Finds Company Violated Its Contract on Electrical Work in Iraq
By James Risen
Published: October 24, 2008
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has rebuked its largest contractor in Iraq after a series of [...]

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I just can’t believe it. After all the heinous atrocities KBR is accused of. After receiving a Level III Corrective Action Request (CAR) in Iraq. After being accused of killing our soldiers and civilians due to their negligence. After being accused of providing bad water and bad food to our troops. After being accused of [...]

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Fox News has announced that Glenn Beck will host the 5PM hour, beginning next spring. Beck signed a multi-year agreement to host a weekday program at 5PM as well as a weekend show on the network.
“As we embark on a new political landscape, Glenn’s thought provoking commentary will complement an already stellar line-up of stars [...]

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I want to take a moment and promote a site I just love… whereIstand.com

I am a member of a lot of forums and social networking sites, but Where I Stand is by far the best. It’s smart, well thought out, most of the people can read and above all, it gives me another outlet for [...]

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KBR was issued a Level III Corrective Action Request (CAR) approximately 12 days after Congressman Waxman, Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform brutally called KBR, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the  Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)  to task for their roles in the lack of oversight and maintenance at Radwaniyah Palace [...]

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Here are some pics of my two grandsons at the Pumpkin Patch. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

I had a lot more fun than I thought I would. Lucky me!
Ms Sparky

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I’ve been following this issue since I found out US troops were being deployed to the US. I’m not surprised in the least. I guess the simple fact that I am not surprised should concern me.
You read it and then tell me what you think.
FEMA sources confirm coming martial law
Wayne Madsen
Online Journal
October 13, 2008
WMR has [...]

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