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...before is the massive size of the force introduced, the speed at which it will insert, and the fact that where we go we will stay and where we stay we will hold, build and work toward transition of all security responsibilities to Afghan forces," said Brigadier General Larry Nicholson, the Marine commander, in a statement...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Why Obama's Afghan War Is Different | 7/5/2009 | See Source »

...have successfully targeted al-Qaeda leadership in the border areas, but at the cost of inflaming the Pashtun-led insurgency on the Pakistan side. Stabilizing Afghanistan might well become crucial to preventing the far more terrifying prospect of an Islamist takeover in Pakistan. Says U.S. Army Brigadier General John Nicholson Jr., who commands U.S. and NATO troops in southern Afghanistan: "If the Pashtun population of Pakistan sees a moderate, Islamic and Pashtun-led government in Afghanistan, well, it's hard to argue with. So we have potentially a greater impact in Pakistan with success in the east." (See pictures...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The U.S. in Afghanistan: The Longest War | 4/8/2009 | See Source »

...record-breaking numbers. Earning an estimated $72.5 million in its first three days, F&F had the biggest opening not only of any 2009 film but also of any movie released in the normally somnolent month of April. (Previous top dog of the cruelest month: the Adam Sandler-Jack Nicholson Anger Management, which picked up $42 million six years ago.) F&F also cadged $30.1 million internationally, bringing its three-day cume to $102.6 million. (See TIME's auto special: "The 50 Worst Cars Ever Made...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Weekend Box Office: Fast & Furious by a Mile | 4/5/2009 | See Source »

After devoting your life to African-American studies, what are you most proud of? Vern Nicholson, DOVER...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 10 Questions for Henry Louis Gates Jr. | 2/5/2009 | See Source »

...fixes are easy. In Nicholson's case, move him to the supermax federal prison in Florence, Colo., and keep him there in isolation for the rest of his life. As for Warren, if guilty, indict, try and send him to prison. It would go a long way in undercutting the outrage in Algeria...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The CIA Scandals: How Bad a Blow? | 2/3/2009 | See Source »

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