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Satellite Intelligence & Surveillance
The tools and resources available now, compared to when I first became involved in satellite communications and reconnaissance in the mid 1970′s, is amazing. At Communication Links, Inc. our powerful computers I have sophisticated modeling software that can fly satellites through space and examine every beam and the relationship to every user. I have spreadsheets that list every satellite and all the technical and operational data, which would have been unthinkable only a few years ago.
Unfortunately the same data can be obtained by anyone, anywhere around the world, and with a little effort can be used to gather intelligence, and plan criminal activities. Now more than ever the operators and engineers of these vulnerable information systems have to be alert, and conscious of their misuse.
Most of the information contained in these public web pages is openly available, and although we have closed door briefings and workshops for security and corporate intelligence professionals nothing here will be cause for concern.
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# ACeS
# APT Satellite Holdings
# Argos
# AsiaSat
# ASSL
# AssureSat
# Astrovision
# Binariang Satellite Systems
# DigitalGlobe
# EarthSat
# Echostar
# Ellipso
# Wedding Favors
# ESSP
# Etisalat
# Eutelsat
# Eurasiasat
# Europe*Star
# Final Analysis
# G2 Satellite Solutions
# Bridal Shower Favors
# Globalstar
# Hispasat
# ICO Global Communication
# ImageSat International
# Inmarsat
# Intelsat
# Intersputnik
# Iridium LLC
# JSAT
# Baby Shower Favors
# Loral Skynet
# MABUHAY Philippines Satellite Corporation
# Mobile Broadcasting Corporation
# MSV
# NahuelSat
# Baby Shower Favors
# New Skies Satellites
# Nilesat
# NSAB
# Orbcomm
# Orbimage
# PanAmSat
# Wedding Decorations
# PSN
# Radarsat
# RapidEye AG
# RASCOM
# RSCC
# Satelindo# Satlynx
# Satmex
# Flower Girl Gifts
# SES Americom
# SES Astra
# SES Global
# Personalized Wedding Favors
# Shin Satellite
# Sinosat
# Sirius Satellite Radio
# SkyBridge
# Wedding Songs
# Space Communications Corporation
# Place Card Holders
# Space Imaging
# Spacecom
# Star One
# Stratos
# Telesat
# Thuraya
# Tongasat
# WildBlue
# WORLDSAT
# WorldSpace
# Unique Wedding Favors
# XM Satellite Radio
# XTAR
Energy Intelligence
In the eyes of many people in the United States the subject of Energy Intelligence sounds a little too much like ENRON and the criminal manipulation of energy. Had there been an effective independent media voice in the industry back then millions would not have been scammed out of their life savings. Sadly the Washington reporters gave ENRON a wide berth in case they offended Cheney and Bush. But the ENRON Scam went back further than that, and thanks to political patronage ruined the lives of millions, especially in California. The guilty build libraries, the victims build hopes of justice someday.
Today there are warning signs that are being ignored too. Reading the many energy reports, white papers and journal articles that appear from all sides every month, it becomes obvious that someone is lying, and that the numbers do not add up. The problem is that Oil and Gas are finite resources and mismanagement can result in that resource disappearing before our eyes. To pander to political pressure oilfields are being run above maximum sustainable levels. The short term politicians, don’t care if they ruin the oil reservoirs. We have a dangerous mix of irresponsible political leadership, oilfield management and runaway consumption. It’s only time before the crisis will occur.
* Legislation to Boost Wind Power in South Dakota (May 3rd, 2007)
* Geothermal Energy on Federal Lands (May 1st, 2007)
* DOE Announces up to $200 million for Bio Refineries (May 1st, 2007)
* MMS Energy Plan – American Chemistry Council (April 30th, 2007)
* Legislation to Boost Wind (April 4th, 2007)
* NJ Senators Denounce Offshore Drilling Plan (April 30th, 2007)
* Oil/Gas on Outer Continental Shelf (April 30th, 2007)
* Dire Consequences of Global Warming (April 19th, 2007)
* Clean Air/Climate Change Act 2007 Introduced (April 19th, 2007)
* Sen Carper (D-Del) Clean Air Bill (April 19th, 2007)
* Hinchey, Shays “Energy for Our Future Act” (April 19th, 2007)
* National Energy Policy Too Weak (NRDC) (April 19th, 2007)
* Clean Air/Climate (April 20th, 2007)
* Ethanol Policy and Animal Agriculture (April 19th, 2007)
* CAISCO Approved (FERC) (April 19th, 2007)
* National Energy with (April 20th, 2007)
* Sweet and Sour (Jul 5th, 2005)
*Imperial America, The Downside (Aug 15th, 2005)
*An Oil Well Too Far! (Aug 10th, 2005)
*PetroEuros & Invading Iran (Aug 8th, 2005)
*The Iranian Nuclear Program (Aug 5th, 2005)
World Oil Reserves Are Being Depleted
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 16, 2007–The world is currently producing more oil annually than it is replacing with new reserves. That sobering conclusion emerges from a new survey of global liquids reserves published by Energy Intelligence Group, Inc.
In contrast to the gradual rise in global oil reserves that has been reported annually in most surveys based on public sources, the new assessment shows that the trend in worldwide liquids reserves is actually one of stagnation and modest decline. The PIW Reserves Survey shows global oil reserves declining by almost 13 billion barrels, or 0.9%, over the last two years to 1.459 trillion bbl at the end of 2006 on a “proved plus probably” basis. Global oil reserves are liquid hydrocarbons, natural gas liquids, tar sands and crude oil, that are economically recoverable at current prices.
The PIW survey uses a somewhat broader definition of reserves than the other surveys based on public sources and it applies that definition consistently and systematically across all countries, fully accounting for production declines and new additions.
The main reason for the poor performance in growing reserves is a lack of additions to reserves from new discoveries, which account for 20% or less of additions in the last few years. The high oil prices and sharply increased upstream spending budgets of most oil companies have not yet provided any significant improvement in global additions to reserves, but more time may be needed. For 2006, the big increases in reserves were led by Brazil and Kazakhstan. Among the top 20, only eight countries saw increases last year, while the rest were flat or in decline.
The PIW survey also confirms earlier suspicions about the overstatement of reserves by Kuwait and some other Opec producers. At the same time, the survey also indicates that reserves in Russia and some other non-Opec countries are much higher than is generally reported.
The Top 10 holders of oil reserves (in billion barrels) at the end of 2006 were:
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Political Intelligence, Legislative Trends and Forecasts
Satellite Intelligence & Space Security
Corporate Intelligence Planning
Political Change Management
Global Communication Network Analysis
Moderating Briefings, Conferences and Media Events
Alan J. Simpson, Washington, DC
The rate of change of communication in today’s world is increasing, and over the next year we will see changes in global politics, financial and investment markets, major industries, and the rise and fall of many international business leaders. Change is around us, and many corporations and organizations, even governments are not prepared, or have the procedures, or teams in place to effectively manage or communicate these changes. Those who plan ahead, with the best intelligence and strategy will succeed. Even then they need external validation to spot those unforeseen errors.
On the pages of ComLinks I have covered many subjects over the last 15 years of publishing and broadcasting. A broad spectrum of industry contacts. They confirm that the winds of rapid change are blowing around the world, and many organizations, even governments are ill prepared to meet these challenges. The communication links need to be established, protected and every threat analyzed.
Neglected by many corporations the world of Corporate Intelligence may be the only way many enterprises can save themselves with the ability to predict and manage change. Ignoring the changing world will result in disaster, even for the Giants of Wall Street. But analyzing the data to death will not accomplish anything is the results and actions can’t be communicated and understood.
Without good Communication Links there will be failure!
Cyber Intelligence Scenarios
Critical Infrastructure Threat Scenarios
Communications Security Training
GeoPolitical Intelligence Briefings
Moderating Briefings, Conferences and Media Events
Alan J. Simpson, Washington, DC
The need for training in handling the many threat scenarios that concern governments and corporations has prompted us to reintroduce the training scenarios we developed in the early 1990′s for the looming Y2K crisis. So effective were these that most organizations passed the date change with few, or no problems.
For over thirty years Alan Simpson has advised on managing threats on a global scale, for governments, multi national corporations, small and large enterprises.
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