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...private security contractors in Iraq from the start of the war in 2003 through to 2007, according to a Congressional Budget Office report published in August. And, as U.S troops draw down ahead of the planned complete withdrawal in 2010, the role of security contractors here may even expand...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Iraqis Welcome Blackwater Indictments | 12/9/2008 | See Source »

...albums worldwide, the question is: why change? Though “Day & Age” rests on the same bone structure of up-tempo dance beats and catchy choruses that made the Killers’ first two albums so successful, it is clear that the group is trying to expand to an even broader audience. Moving beyond their synthesizers and electric guitars, “Day & Age” introduces new sounds, like steel drums, saxophone breaks, and disco orchestration. There are even a cappella background vocals in “This Is Your Life.” Producer Stuart...

Author: By Tiffany Chi, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: The Killers | 12/5/2008 | See Source »

There's a lot at stake. The worldwide lighting market is worth about $78 billion a year, and consumer luminaries alone - excluding the market for bulbs - is almost one-third of that. Philips is moving fast to expand from its traditional European base. Bijlsma reckons the firm's sales of LED and other low-energy lighting will double every year in emerging markets, and grow "at a fast pace" in mature markets. Philips is targeting Latin America, and also Asia, where it is planning branded showrooms in stores...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Lighting: Bright Idea | 12/4/2008 | See Source »

...university’s exceptional financial-aid programs have become part of its unique identity in the national collegiate collage. No on-campus concern can ever be tall enough to touch financial aid on its pedestal; in fact, we should be prepared to cut down some concerns to expand aid further. This external necessity is worth any internal cost.The crux of our message is still this: We are bitterly disappointed by these cuts. But, put into perspective with a local’s livelihood, they are worthy sacrifices. We hope—and we all should hope—that...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: Ask Not | 12/3/2008 | See Source »

...survey presentation specifically focused on responses by North Allston-Brighton residents, who live in closest proximity to the areas where Harvard hopes to expand...

Author: By Vidya B. Viswanathan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Residents Express Mixed Reactions to Survey Results | 12/2/2008 | See Source »

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