Blackwater changes name to Xe
In the most shocking name change since Prince went with an unpronounceable symbol, international security firm Blackwater Worldwide announced Friday that it was changing its name to Xe.
In this July 21, 2008 file photo, a firearms and tactics instructor prepares for training at then Blackwater Worldwide, now known as Xe Services, in Moyock, NC An investment group with ties to the founder of the company formerly known as Blackwater has bought the security firm, which was heavily criticized for its contractors' actions in Iraq.