Monthly Archives: August 2014

East Silk Route Logistics, LLC

Posted on August 29, 2014 by

East Silk Route Logistics, LLC B-408308.22: Aug 18, 2014 Summary View Decision View Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Contact: Ralph O. White (202) 512-8278 WhiteRO@gao.gov   Office of Public Affairs (202) 512-4800 youngc1@gao.gov… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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New Hagedorn book should stir national debate

Posted on August 29, 2014 by

New Hagedorn book should stir national debate Bill Nichols 12:02 a.m. EDT August 28, 2014 (Photo: Journal & Courier) 15 CONNECT 8 TWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE Historians years from now might praise Ann Hagedorn,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Got Help From Actual Pentagon Military Adviser

Posted on August 29, 2014 by

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Got Help From Actual Pentagon Military Adviser Plus, Hurt Locker writer and Kill Bin Laden author also gave advice to Sledgehammer Games for the upcoming shooter.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Behind the Blackwater Trial

Posted on August 28, 2014 by

Behind the Blackwater Trial BY Quynhanh Do | Aug. 27, 2014 | 2:27 A look at why the case of four Blackwater guards, accused of murdering 17 Iraqis in Nisour Square… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater Trial Reaches Emotional and Legal Climax as Prosecution Rests

Posted on August 28, 2014 by

Blackwater Trial Reaches Emotional and Legal Climax as Prosecution Rests By Dan Roberts, Guardian UK 28 August 14 Controversial case, which will go to jury next week, is one of few… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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WAR! What Is It Good For? Halliburton

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

  Samuel Riehn WAR! What Is It Good For? Halliburton Aug. 1, 2014 8:41 PM ET  |  About: Halliburton Company (HAL) Disclosure: The author has no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How Mercenaries and Gun Culture Shaped One of the Best Strategy Games Ever Made

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

How Mercenaries and Gun Culture Shaped One of the Best Strategy Games Ever Made August 26, 2014 // 05:00 AM EST Written by Darius Kazemi Released in 1999, Jagged Alliance 2 is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Overcharging by outsourcing giant Serco costs NHS millions

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

EXCLUSIVE: Overcharging by outsourcing giant Serco costs NHS millions   Richard Whittell , Emily Dugan Wednesday 27 August 2014 Outsourcing giant Serco is embroiled in a fresh misuse of public funds… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Say This Seven Times Fast: See Security Contractors Save Ships at Sea

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

Say This Seven Times Fast: See Security Contractors Save Ships at Sea by David Isenberg (August 27, 2014)  If you have read my writings over the years ( here, here, and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Could Foreigners Who Serve in Israeli Army Face War Crimes Charges?

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

Could Foreigners Who Serve in Israeli Army Face War Crimes Charges? Palestinians Push for Action Under International Law getty images Hero or Criminal? Thousands thronged the funeral for American Max Steinberg,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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