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How a small Montana town nearly handed over control of its prison to a mysterious security company headed by a former convict known as "Captain Michael."
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Not-So-Special Forces
Some U.S. special forces in Afghanistan and Pakistan may be at higher risk than usual of injury and death because the Pentagon has not equipped their units with enough helicopters to transport them safely around the countries, say six current and former military officials. Two of those officials,
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10 Reasons Why 'Fringe' Is Better Than 'The X-Files'
Only a writer on par with William Shakespeare could express the pain and sorrow and rage that I still feel about The X-Files . I loved that show. It was must-watch TV for me. I endured the laughter and mockery of my peers to watch that show. Mulder and Scully were like friends of mine. It was so,
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08/20/2009BlogsThe Rise and Fall of the Mercenary Formerly Known as Blackwater
Poor Blackwater . They've tried a name change. They've kept a low profile. But still, they can't seem to keep themselves out of trouble.
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04/30/2009BlogsUN Human Rights Report: Torture and Detention Without Charge in Iraq
…two shootings by guards for the American embassy working for Blackwater Worldwide (the firm now goes by the name Xe ). It noted the Sept. 16, 2007 killing of 17 people by a Blackwater convoy in a Baghdad traffic circle. (One of the guards has …
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02/23/2009InternationalThe Gangs of Rio
…since neither authority has been up to the task, now the Cariocas are turning to the market. Lately the market is booming. Blackwater gets all the press for its controversial work providing private security in Iraq, but more and more cities around the world …
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02/21/2009ScopeSorry, Don’t Know Anyone by that Name
It's a classic trick for a company suffering through public disgrace: change your name. The latest example is Blackwater , the embattled private security firm. But does it work? Branding experts weigh in on recent cases:
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12/09/2008BlogsNasoor Square Is Quiet, But the Iraqis Remain Bitter and the Americans Remain Jumpy
guard force, contractors working for Blackwater Worldwide, opened fire on commutersa guilty plea made by a sixth. The Blackwater guards insisted at the time of the shootingrushed to provide new oversight to Blackwater teams. Hard feelings still permeate
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