Lloyd Winburn: His story... a portion.: BLACKWATER BRIBES IN IRAQ

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

BLACKWATER BRIBES IN IRAQ

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
BRIBES BY BLACKWATER IN IRAQ
Blackwater Approved Bribes for Iraqi Officials

After a group of Blackwater security guards opened fire in a Baghdad square and killed 17 civilians, the company found itself mired in a public relations disaster. The episode raised the ire of Iraqi civilians and officials, which suddenly raised the prospect that Blackwater could be prevented from operating in the country, threatening the existence of contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Three months after the Nisour Square shootings, the company authorized about $1 million in bribes to buy the silence of Iraqi officials. When news of the decision spread within the company, it created a huge rift among senior officials. Still, the man who was then Blackwater's president decided to go ahead with the bribes and sent the money from Jordan to Iraq. But the four former executives who revealed the information to the New York Times say they can't be certain the money ever reached Iraqi officials.

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1 comments:

Carol said...: Sickening. Blackwater should be forced to pay back their billions earned for next to nothing in results.; November 11, 2009 1:22 PM

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Some Helpful Hints About Cell Phone Security

A BIT OF HELPFUL INFORMATION
Lost or Stolen Cell Phones

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Have you ever wondered why phone companies don't seem interested in trying to prevent the theft of mobile phones? If you have ever lost, or had one stolen, and if you are on a plan, you still have to pay the plan approximately up to 24 months, and you have to buy another handset and enter into another contract. This is more revenue for the phone company. There is a simple way of making lost or stolen mobiles useless to thieves and the phone companies know about it, but keep it quiet. To check your mobile phone's serial number, key in the following on your phone: star-pound-zero-six-pound ( * # 0 6 # ) and a fifteen digit code will appear on the screen. This is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it safe. Should your mobile phone get stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset, so even if the thief changes the sim card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody did this, there would be no point in stealing mobile phones.

IF YOU HAVE KIDS, YOU MIGHT WRITE THEIR NUMBERS DOWN SOMEPLACE!! No charge for directory assistance Phone companies are charging us $1.00 or more for 411 - information calls. When you need to use the 411 / information option: Simply dial 1-800-FREE-411 or 1 800 373 3411 without incurring a charge.