http://mssparky.com Wed, 23 May 2012 22:43:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://mssparky.com/2012/01/former-itt-employee-delmus-scott-jr-guilty-of-theft-at-apo/ http://mssparky.com/2012/01/former-itt-employee-delmus-scott-jr-guilty-of-theft-at-apo/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:39:56 +0000 Forseti http://mssparky.com/?p=27677 Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Camp Buehring, Kuwait Postmaster Convicted of Stealing $565,000 in Money Orders (FBI) – January 27, 2012 – HOUSTON – Delmus Eugene Scott, Jr., 34, of Humble, Texas, has pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government money, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today. Scott [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. ITT employee Delmus Eugene Scott Jr., arrested for theft at Buehring APO
2. Delmus Eugene Scott Jr. sentenced to 33 months for theft at Camp Buehring APO
3. Former Army NCO Robert Ashley Nelson pleads guilty to theft

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" I urge you to use caution when you hope and dream this new year, because my new year’s wish is that all your hopes and dreams come true. Wishing you ALL a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012. ~Ms Sparky & Forseti~ Other related posts from Ms [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. Pentagon procurement, a carpetbagger’s dream come true
2. Happy Thanksgiving to those at home and abroad
3. Iraq and Back: Fantasy Island.. It truly exists!!

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Michael O’Connell – (Federal News Radio) – December 27, 2011 – The drawdown from Iraq is in its final stages. We know how the troops are getting home, but how is all the stuff getting back to the U.S? “At the height of the drawdown, we [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. US-IRAQ: Lucrative KBR Contracts Unaffected by Troop Drawdown
2. Wartime commission scrutinizes contractors’ role in Iraq drawdown (link to video)
3. Active Duty Army Recruiter Pleads Guilty in Texas for Role in Scheme to Illegally Obtain Military Recruiting Bonuses

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" During this Holiday season, all of us at MsSparky.com would like to lay down the saber for one day and extend sincere wishes of joy and happiness to friend and foe alike. This is a time when all differences should be put aside and focus set [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. Ms Sparky’s Countdown to Christmas ’09….It’s here! Merry Christmas!
2. Wishing You A Very Merry Christmas
3. Merry Christmas to all who serve

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" We first posted warnings nearly two years ago regarding recruiting scams targeting those who may desire to work for major defense contractors such as Fluor, DynCorp and KBR. During this time of economic disaster in the States, those desperate for work may be more likely to [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. SCAM ALERT! LOGCAP recruiting scams
2. Active Duty Army Recruiter Pleads Guilty in Texas for Role in Scheme to Illegally Obtain Military Recruiting Bonuses
3. Resume advice for LOGCAP job seekers

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" On September 30, 2011 KBR, along with Berger/Cummins JV and IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. were awarded contracts by the The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide electrical services for contingency operations in Afghanistan. This $490 million dollar contract is to perform electrical services for prime [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. The Louis Berger Group pays $69M for defrauding USG but still has contracts?
2. Derish M. Wolff, former CEO, Louis Berger Group surrenders to authorities today
3. David Isenberg: Bad Pennies and Louis Berger Group

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" President Obama announced Friday that the United States will withdraw nearly all troops from Iraq by the end of the year, effectively bringing the long and polarizing war in Iraq to an end. “After nearly 9 years, America’s war in Iraq will be over,” said Mr. [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. Troops home from Iraq & other reasons to give thanks on Thanksgiving
2. More contractors than troops killed during past year in Iraq and Afghanistan
3. Sending troops home could pave way for more non-competitive defense contracting

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" SIRTE, Libya – Libya’s information minister said Moammar Gadhafi was killed Thursday when revolutionary forces overwhelmed his hometown, Sirte, the last major bastion of resistance two months after the regime fell. Amid the fighting, a NATO airstrike blasted a fleeing convoy that fighters said was carrying [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. No bin Laden death photos will be published and I agree!
2. Contractors and Government: Till Death Do Them Part
3. Twofer Tuesday at government watchdog GSA

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" There has never been a day in U.S. history when Americans of every political view were more united than on September 11, 2001. On this day, 10 years years later I ask every politician to reflect and remember what the United States of America stands for [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. A Soldier Died Today ~ a Veterans Day Tribute
2. Ms Sparky’s Countdown to Christmas ’09….It’s here! Merry Christmas!
3. Have a Happy Father’s Day!

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" I am an emergency preparedness believer. I want to share some of what I’ve learned over the years with my readers who are about to face Hurricane Irene. I hope it helps. 72 hours worth of supplies for your home is the absolute minimum. Some emergency [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. My 100th Blog Post – How MsSparky.com Evolved
2. Gulf Coast Catering (GCC) employees not being paid
3. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from MsSparky.com

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Updated: 8/11/2011 – Post updated below with names of fallen, hometown and funeral information if available. Helicopter shot down, killing 30 US troops, 7 Afghans By SOLOMON MOORE, Associated Press Published: Aug 6, 2011 at 10:10 AM PDT Last Updated: Aug 6, 2011 at 3:39 PM [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. Controversy looms over names of fallen heroes on War Memorial (updated 11-12-2011)
2. U.S. helicopter crash in Afghanistan kills 4 troops (Updated)
3. Afghan officer fires on NATO troops, kills 9 (with names of victims)

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" I’m not a big letter writer or petition signer. Personally, I don’t think our elected officials are in touch enough with the American people to know how their partisan politics are destroying OUR country. But, after watching the U.S. credit rating be down graded, the new [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. President Obama’s Letter to CIA Employees after bombing
2. Army CID Back Peddling? Attention President Obama
3. Thoughts from a “Ms Sparky” reader on “Hire Americans First”

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Kuwait: A baby boy not yet a year old whose mother gave birth to him whilst incarcerated in Central Prison on adultery charges has been left orphaned and imprisoned after she passed away whilst still in detention. Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. Choosing Parents For Baby Ethan
2. Kuwait Agility to pay $600M in DoD fraud case (updated)
3. US court denies key petition by Kuwait’s Agility (Updated 07-22-2011)

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Happy Independence Day!! To all our troops who have served past and present at home and abroad, during times of war and peacetime, I thank you. Without you, the United States of America would have ceased to exist some time ago and we would most likely [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. Happy 4th of July!!
2. Happy 4th of July!
3. Iraq Burn Pit claims will proceed – Another stunning blow to KBR

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" What do you know about our U.S. Flag? I love this poster because it gives so much information about U.S. flag evolution and history.This poster below is at 30% of original size. Click HERE to view this poster in it’s original size. The First Official United [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. Do it correctly or not at all! U.S. Flag etiquette
2. KBR convoy lead Kenneth “Taz” Lewis to be remembered
3. Did KBR get what Halliburton wanted…Iraq’s oil!

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Have you ever actually read the Declaration of Independence, the reason we are celebrating our 235th Independence Day? It only takes a few minutes. Read it and you will be one of the few Americans who have. It’s interesting to compare the concerns of our forefathers [...] No related posts.]]> http://mssparky.com/2011/07/what-is-the-declaration-of-independence/feed/ 0 http://mssparky.com/2011/06/have-a-happy-fathers-day/ http://mssparky.com/2011/06/have-a-happy-fathers-day/#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:37:52 +0000 Ms Sparky http://mssparky.com/?p=22981 Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky"

Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Happy Father’s Day to all the father’s who are currently deployed and are serving our country.  Being deployed adds additional challenges to being a Father. Thanks to the family members who are back home picking up the slack. Happy Father’s Day to all the father’s who [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. Happy Father’s Day
2. Happy Father’s Day
3. Happy Thanksgiving 2009

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Kevin Graman – (Spokesman-Review) – June 13, 2011 – A highly trained helicopter mechanic sits in her Chattaroy home and wonders what will come next: another debilitating brain seizure or the therapy she hopes will help her recover from injury as a result of a mortar [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. KBR stilling fighting Oregon National Guard Troops over Qarmat Ali exposures
2. Contractor (KBR) protests ‘biased’ treatment at hearing
3. Free Medical For Contractors Using Military Clinics

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" I’m listening to the White House press conference and just learned no death photos of Osama bin Laden will be published. Since bin Laden’s death I have struggled with the decision of whether or not to publish the death photos if they were released. I am [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. Taliban vow revenge for bin Laden’s death
2. Osama bin Laden killed by U.S. in Pakistan
3. Bin Laden Documents Go Online, Show His Frustration With Followers

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Ms Sparky - is a post from: "Ms Sparky" May 2, 2011 – The Pakistani Taliban are promising to take revenge for the killing of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Taliban leaders are warning of revenge attacks against the Pakistani government and foreign targets. “Now Pakistani rulers, president Zardari and the army will be [...] Other related posts from Ms Sparky:

1. No bin Laden death photos will be published and I agree!
2. US Contractors Hired Iranian Spies, Taliban, Warlords To Guard US Troops In Afghanistan
3. Osama bin Laden killed by U.S. in Pakistan

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