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New Book: Outsourced by R.J. Hillhouse
Enter author R.J. Hillhouse with a fictional account of military and intelligence mercenaries in Iraq called Outsourced. This debut novel introduces Hillhouse as the Tom Clancy of the corporate military and intelligence age. In Outsourced, Hillhouse presents the contractors mostly as well-meaning patriots, though they are corruptible.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
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Auditions for New Reality TV Show About PSDs
Robert Young Pelton executive producing a 13 part reality show based on a real PSD training course. "Its a real show, a real PSD course and with Tier One and Tier Two level instructors."
Friday, October 27, 2006
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Movie Review: 'Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers'
Usually, spotting inconsistencies in the left’s arguments is fun. But in the case of Robert Greenwald’s new propagandumentary, “Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers,” it’s serious business for Amy Menefee of the Business and Media Institute.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
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'Blood Money' Examines Iraq War
T. Christian Miller of The Los Angeles Times talks about his new book, Blood Money: Wasted Billions, Lost Lives, and Corporate Greed in Iraq. Miller has covered private military contractors extensively.
Friday, September 15, 2006
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Licensed To Kill book interview
Marco Werman talks with author Robert Young Pelton about his new book, "Licensed To Kill: Hired Guns in the War on Terror," in which he says that the United States and its allies rely not just on their armed forces for protection against terrorism. Increasingly mercenaries and security contractors are playing a greater role in America's war on terror.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
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Documentary film "Shadow Company" DVD is finally available for pre-orders
There are an estimated 20,000 private soldiers on the ground in Iraq. “Shadow Company” directors Nick Bicanic and Jason Bourque attempt to find out where these guys come from, what exactly they do, and why they do it. The DVD contains the complete 86 minute film with a 5.1 dolby digital surround sound mix - including 2 separate full length filmmaker commentary tracks.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
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Shadow of the Front Line
It's not even noon yet, and I'm sitting in the plush lobby of the Austin Four Seasons hotel with a Vancouver-based first time documentary filmmaker and two men who might commonly be called "mercenaries," but who prefer to be referred to as "private military contractors."
Saturday, March 18, 2006
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'The Contractor' New in Paperback by R. Saint Hilaire
High Risk Security Contractors who work for firms hired by the U.S. Government are being specifically targeted in Iraq! Over 400 contractors have died in Iraq over the last two years, and latest reports show that they are being specifically targeted for assassination. R. Saint Hilaire, announced today the release of "The Contractor" an Action/Adventure novel which captures the danger faced by high risk security contractors on assignment in war-ravaged Iraq.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
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New Book: Escape In Iraq: The Thomas Hamill Story
Escape In Iraq: The Thomas Hamill Story chronicles the extraordinary experience of American civilian, Thomas Hamill, a truck convoy commander delivering fuel to the U.S. armed forces in Iraq. On April 9, 2004 his convoy was attacked near the Baghdad International Airport. Five of Hamill's associates were killed and he was wounded and taken prisoner by masked gunmen who held him hostage in Iraq for 24 days before he made a miraculous escape.
Thursday, July 7, 2005
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If You Missed "Private Warriors" on PBS Frontline
"Private Warriors," appeared this past Tuesday on PBS. However, you can see it online, order the DVD or read more on their website. FRONTLINE correspondent Martin Smith travels throughout Kuwait and Iraq to give viewers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at companies like Kellog Brown & Root, a Halliburton subsidiary, and its civilian army.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
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