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Monday, September 21, 2009

Funny Stuff: A Handy, Versatile Tote at a Tremendous Value

Filed under: Funny Stuff,Gear Review — Tags: , , , , , , — Matt @ 8:28 PM

     There’s a sale going on, so go get your ‘Xe essential tote bag’ while they last! All the cool kids have one. By the way, I am not laughing at BW/Xe, I am laughing with them.  They probably get so much traffic (pro and negative) from all over the world, that I am sure business is brisk at the pro shop.  And to sell a freaking tote bag with Xe on it, is funny and priceless. –Matt

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The ‘Xe’ Essential Tote Bag

Description

A handy, versatile tote at a tremendous value.

600 denier polyester

Large main section with small interior self-fabric pockets

Left side pocket

Web handles

Dimensions: 12″h x 14″w x 6.5″d

Buy it here.

PMC 2.0: Mobile Phone Applications–Feral Jundi Has Been Mobified!

Filed under: Industry Talk,PMC 2.0,Technology — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Matt @ 1:18 PM

      You’re probably wondering what I am going on about now? Sorry, bare with me.  It’s called the future, and Feral Jundi has now been formatted for mobile phones.  That means if you have an iPhone or whatever, this blog will fit better and read better on your tiny little screen.  Or at least that is the goal, and I am looking forward to any input from the readership about how to make it better.

   Don’t worry though, and I am not getting rid of the web presence here.  It’s just that mobile phones are increasingly the preferred method for reading this stuff these days, and FJ must evolve.  A lot of the emails I get from folks, are all done through phones, and it is important to go with the flow on this and take advantage of this technology and cultural shift.

    Plus, I want to be that site you pull up while you are waiting at the doctor’s office or bank, and I want it to be very easy for you to do that.  Your time is important to me, and it shouldn’t be wasted trying to navigate through several layers of internet and processing just to get to FJ.  That little bit of free time that you have out there, is the most significant aspect of this discussion, because people are using those little windows of time to do what they do normally at home on a laptop or computer.

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Military News: McChrystal–More Forces or ‘Mission Failure’

Filed under: Afghanistan,Military News — Tags: , , , , , — Matt @ 12:22 PM

   So it all comes down to this?  This totally reminds me of the Petraeus/Iraq surge debate, and the political back and forth on Iraq strategy.  One of the things that I keep thinking about with this, is the impact on this industry. If these troops are approved, then contractors will be coming in to support that upswing in numbers.  If these troops are not approved, then the training of Afghans will become a priority, and no doubt, contractors will be important for that mission as well. Hell, contractors have been involved with training for awhile, and just look at all the Afghan Border Patrol contracts?

    In both scenarios, we will answer the call.-Matt

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McChrystal: More Forces or ‘Mission Failure’

Top U.S. Commander For Afghan War Calls Next 12 Months Decisive

By Bob WoodwardWashington Post Staff WriterMonday, September 21, 2009

The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan warns in an urgent, confidential assessment of the war that he needs more forces within the next year and bluntly states that without them, the eight-year conflict “will likely result in failure,” according to a copy of the 66-page document obtained by The Washington Post.

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Sunday, September 20, 2009

Video: Cato-Dambisa Moyo Explains Why Government Aid Keeps Africa Poor

Filed under: Africa,Video — Tags: , , , , — Matt @ 11:20 PM

Podcasts: PMH Radio Interviews Danielle Brian of POGO

Filed under: Afghanistan,Industry Talk,Podcasts — Tags: , , , , , — Matt @ 9:11 AM

     Outstanding interview, and such a treat.  Thanks to Danielle and Jake for a an enlightening interview.  I learned a lot about what POGO is, and what it can do for this industry and my fellow security contractors. I am especially impressed with POGO’s dedication in keeping all communications with whistleblowers private and protected. –Matt

 

Listen to podcast here.

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