Monthly Archives: December 2014

This would be an excellent time to support this blog

Posted on December 24, 2014 by

Twas the night before Xmas And all through the blog Not a creature was stirring Not even a frog…   This would be an excellent time to make a contribution to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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OPINION: US Hired NATO-linked Military Contractor to Train Armed Personnel in Ukraine

Posted on December 24, 2014 by

OPINION: US Hired NATO-linked Military Contractor to Train Armed Personnel in Ukraine RIA Novosti РИАН 14 August 2014 10:07 MOSCOW, August 14 (RIA Novosti) – The United States hired L-3 Communications,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prince of darkness?

Posted on December 24, 2014 by

Prince of darkness? U-Wire 4 December 2014 Hillsdale College ; Hillsdale, MI – opinions By Erik Prince, Hillsdale class of ’92, founder of Blackwater Worldwide, considers himself an entre­preneur, but also… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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PUBLIC OPINION FUND CONDUCTED A POLL IF RUSSIA NEEDED PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANIES ?

Posted on December 24, 2014 by

PUBLIC OPINION FUND CONDUCTED A POLL IF RUSSIA NEEDED PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANIES ? WPS: Defense & Security 29 October 2014 According to the poll, 18 % of respondents are for this,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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On ” Military Professionalism & Private Military Contractors”/The Author Replies

Posted on December 24, 2014 by

On ” Military Professionalism & Private Military Contractors”/The Author Replies Parameters Christopher Mayer; Scott L Efflandt 1 October 2014 This commentary is in response to Scott TLfflandt’s article Military Professionalism <&… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Pays $3.2 Million to American Alan Gross Held Five Years by Cuba

Posted on December 24, 2014 by

U.S. Pays $3.2 Million to American Alan Gross Held Five Years by Cuba The U.S. government made a $3.2 million payment to Alan Gross, the American citizen freed by Cuba after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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As U.S. troops return to Iraq, more private contractors follow

Posted on December 24, 2014 by

As U.S. troops return to Iraq, more private contractors follow By Warren Strobel and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:17am EST A Shi’ite fighter walks during an intensive security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Anti-ISIS Operation Gets Its Own Inspector General

Posted on December 24, 2014 by

Anti-ISIS Operation Gets Its Own Inspector General By Charles S. Clark December 23, 2014 An Islamic State flag flies near the border of Turkey and Syria. Lefteris Pitarakis/AP file photo Operation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fail and prosper: how privatisation really works

Posted on December 24, 2014 by

Fail and prosper: how privatisation really works Clare Sambrook 6 March 2014 Want to make £10 million and more? Become an accountant. Learn how to make austerity pay. Ruby McGregor-Smith, chief… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Asylum seeker sues government over negligence on Manus Island

Posted on December 23, 2014 by

News Asylum seeker sues government over negligence on Manus Island Sun Herald By SARAH WHYTE, NATALIE O’BRIEN 21 December 2014 An asylum seeker who suffered serious burns to his face in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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