Readers;

More bad news from our southern border. Like a lot of governments worldwide, the Mexican government is experiencing difficulties protecting its citizens from criminal elements and sometimes just providing basic services. We think this is creating an opportunity for the private sector and Global Stability Companies like Blackwater.

Good news in our Breaking News and Security for the Professional as the military gets better through cooperation and new gear acquisition. Let us hope the trends continue as we move forward in GWOT.

On another note, our breaking news section looks at the problems we are experiencing on our southern border. Issues ranging from illegal immigration to narcotics and gang warfare.

Remember to keep your powder dry, and your blades sharp.

John Wrenn
Managing Editor, Blackwater Tactical Weekly
Director, Corporate Communications

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A worthy cause has come to our attention and is asking for help. The Scania Burn Clinic is a one-of-a-kind clinic run by the U.S. Army to help the Iraqi people. It is funded 100% through donated supplies. Here is an overview of the clinic, with some very moving pictures.

In addition to the overview, a here is list of critical items the clinic needs to continue operations. At the bottom POC information is provided should you desire to directly contact the clinic.

This may prove to be an opening for Global Security Companies as the Mexican government may have to rely on the private sector to protect a major revenue generator.

MEXICO CITY -- President Felipe Calderon's decision to talk with guerrillas linked to gas pipeline explosions could encourage foreign investment in Mexico at a time when the government is pushing to open the oil industry to private partnerships, experts said Wednesday.

Maybe the way to get greater support from the American population is not only to portray the wave of illegal immigration as a national security threat, but to show it is also an environmental threat.

The latest battle in the war on illegal immigration isn't over the smuggling of undocumented workers, it's over the trash they leave behind.

Armor Group is trying to lay the blame for its recent demise on Blackwater.

The struggling private security company ArmorGroup has fallen into the arms of the security giant G4S just six months after a scandal involving agents of the rival Blackwater Worldwide, who were accused of killing Iraqi civilians, cast a pall over the sector.

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Great look at new family of light/fast vehicles.

The U.S. Army, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command may order thousands of rugged, high-tech, high-speed vehicles that can climb mountains, rescue fallen comrades and lead quick-strike assault teams in combat, service officials said.

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - May 2, 2008) - Universal Detection Technology (www.udetection.com) (OTCBB: UDTT) (FRANKFURT: PO8), a developer of earlywarning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and a provider of counter terrorism training and solutions, announced today that in its efforts to supply more comprehensive CBRN solutions, the Company is initiated the sales and marketing on credit card sized radiation dosimeters.

Good story about the use of technology to provide businesses with e-mail and text messages about emergencies.

Businesses will be able to get real-time domestic terrorism alerts through a new electronic messaging system announced Wednesday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

New gear for you Sky-Gods.

The U.S. Marine Corps has selected Rockwell Collins to provide more than 3,000 ParaNav units, a helmet-mounted navigation system for parachutists. ParaNav is a personal, GPSbased, flight management system with an integrated head-up display.

A opinion piece about the 2nd Amendment provided to provoke discourse.

Lost in the gun rights debate, much to the detriment of American freedom, is the fact that the Second Amendment is in fact an "AMENDMENT".

Tactical Equipment Evaluation

Let me start out by saying I am not an electronics and technology kind of guy. If it needs batteries then they will die when you need something to work the most. If it's electric and "water proof" the seals will break when you least expect it - and at the most inopportune time. With that said, there are times when I'd love to be able to climb into any vehicle and know that I had a functioning GPS system. Sure, there are some high dollar tools that will do that, but now, with my laptop and the GPS Navigation Receiver from AmbiCom I can do that with any vehicle I get into any time I need to.

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Recreational Equipment Review

No; we're not talking about a "night watch" as in the guy who walks around punching a clock at various locations. When I was at SHOT Show I saw a booth for the NITE Watch company. I had never heard of them so I picked up some of their printed material. Interesting looking watches that were new (to me) on the market. Before I would consider them for serious field use I would have to test one. The reps didn't seem warmly open to the idea. But when Brigade Quartermasters started carrying the NITE Watch line, I took it as a hint that the watches might be worth a look. Thanks to the good folks at BQ I requested and received a T&E NITE watch and promptly began to wear it 24/7 in all conditions. Here's what I found out about my test sample and the NITE Watch line.

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As we move from Winter to Spring, we often have to find the motivation to get back into shape, if we have not continued a Winter training program. Here is a good article that provides an overview of ways to get motivated.

Studies have shown that carrying groceries, doing yardwork, and cleaning your house counts as physical activity. So, while you're not exercising per se, you're at least giving your body some physical benefits. But still you know that this kind of activity isn't going to guarantee a flatter stomach, greater strength, and a longevity boost. So how do find time and energy reach your fitness goals? Here are every-day tips for your exercise inspiration...

Great overview of fats in our diet, which we all need, and how to identify and choose between good and bad fats.

The fact is: we all need fats. Fats helps nutrient absorption, nerve transmission, maintaining cell membrane integrity etc. However, when consumed in excess amount, fats contribute to weight gain, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Fats are not created equal. Some fats promote our health positively while other increase our risks of heart disease. The key is to replace bad fats with good fats in our diet.

If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got.

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