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Interesting article about US helium reserves.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal-helium-program-how-temporary-becomes-forever/2013/04/26/80ef1148-adb8-11e2-98ef-d1072ed3cc27_story.html
If somebody is asking you for one...don't bother.
Oops...I'm sorry. I mis-worded that. I know there are many things that need to start on boot-up. I was just referring to the extraneous stuff that slows computers down. Obviously you can go to Control Panel and see what's running. But I was exclusively referring to the Start-up folder. My bad on that.
This might be a stupid question....but I'm gonna ask it anyway
My start up folder is completely empty. Why would you want something starting up automatically? Isn't it better to start stuff as you need it? As I said, probably a stupid question!
First trade of the day was a large sell. 525k @ .0258.
I am still waiting to see where he made those supposed "25%" gains throughout that period. Or as I said before....is that just taken on faith on your part?
Ok I'm not seeing it. Where does it show where he got in and out of the stock? You know, the times, amounts, etc. I don't see any of his trades listed. Was that supposed to be in your post and didn't carryover to the post or what? Or are we supposed to just take it on faith that he did so? Just curious.
Actually...they didn't cut cell phone service. That was just an internet rumor. Verizon, and multiple other cell providers, said they never cut service. The systems were just overloaded with all the chaos. Just an FYI.
Try upgrading from a dial-up connection. Maybe that would improve the response time?
Lighter Than Air Systems Provides Aerostat Launcher Sub-Systems to Support the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force
Seven Launcher Sub-Systems and Spare Parts Delivered
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL--(Marketwired - Apr 9, 2013) - World Surveillance Group Inc. (OTCQB: WSGI), a developer of lighter-than-air aerostats and unmanned aerial systems, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lighter Than Air Systems Corp. ("LTAS"), has provided seven critical aerostat launcher electric main winches and spare components to support the Small Tactical Multi-Payload Aerostat System ("STMPAS") for the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force ("REF").
The LTAS custom designed, engineered and manufactured winch systems were requested by Georgia Tech Research Institute working with the REF in support of the STMPAS. STMPAS, although larger than the Blimp in a Boxâ„¢, is a tactical aerostat system designed to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance ("ISR") capability for small tactical units in Afghanistan and other locations. The LTAS aerostat launcher sub-systems include proprietary, in-house designed components enclosed in a compact unit, including a heavy-duty main winch, supporting electronics, onboard power charging and remote control for simplified user operation. The REF mission is to rapidly increase mission capability while reducing risk to soldiers by equipping operational commanders with off-the-shelf (government or commercial) solutions or near-term developmental items that can be researched, developed and acquired quickly.
The LTAS aerostat launcher sub-systems are engineered to provide significant benefits over competing systems, including reduced maintenance and overall operation costs, smaller footprint for operations, reduced operators required to manage the aerostat, decreased time for inflation/deflation, faster launch and recovery, and a simplified process.
WSGI President and CEO, Glenn D. Estrella, stated, "With the recent delivery of LTAS' aerostat launcher sub-systems and spare components to support STMPAS, we are proud to be working with the REF and the Army in their missions at home and overseas. It is exciting for LTAS to be involved in supporting the warfighter by supplying products that meet such a critical and immediate need, and we look forward to continuing and expanding our relationships with these entities."
For additional information about WSGI, please visit www.wsgi.com.
Navy to deploy laser to destroy drones, small boats
By Chris Lawrence and Lindy Royce-Bartlett
April 8th, 2013
08:22 PM ET
The U.S. Navy plans to deploy a laser weapon aboard a warship for the first time, Navy leaders said on Monday.
The laser will be deployed on the USS Ponce in early 2014.
"The weapon's quick-reaction capability matches what we see as potential targets" in the Persian Gulf, a Defense Department official said.
The laser has been tested against and destroyed drones and fast-moving small boats, the official said.
A second defense official said the laser is fully capable of being used against threats even though it is its first deployment.
"The system has been tested and proven. So while it's going on the Ponce as a demonstration, it is a system that can be used in real-world scenarios."
The first official estimated the cost at roughly $31 million.
"That could go down in the future, accounting for an actual procurement order," that official said.
In announcing the laser on Monday, Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder touted the technology.
He said the "solid-state laser is a big step forward to revolutionizing modern warfare with directed energy, just as gunpowder did in the era of knives and swords."
He also said it's expected to ultimately save the Navy money.
"Our conservative data tells us a shot of directed energy costs under $1," Klunder explained. "Compare that to the hundreds of thousands of dollars it costs to fire a missile, and you can begin to see the merits of this capability."
The laser does not require "unique platforms" and could potentially be deployed on a variety of ships, one of the officials said. But another also said it does have limitations.
It needs a "line of sight" for targeting. "It does not curve, and cannot go over the horizon," the official said.
He also noted that bad weather can affect the beam, but added that "bad weather can be a factor in many of our current weapons systems" as well.
http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2013/04/08/navy-to-deploy-laser-to-destroy-drones-small-boats/
IMO it is way too early for anyone invested in WSGI to be worrying about privacy issues. If/when we get a domestic contract, then that discussion would be more appropriate. JMO!
Done. Thanks for the reminder!
WSGI is not halted. Here is the link to check when OTCBB stocks are halted.
http://www.otcbb.com/marketwatch/
News
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL -- (MARKETWIRE) -- 04/01/13 -- World Surveillance Group Inc. (OTCQB: WSGI), a developer of lighter-than-air aerostats and unmanned aerial systems ("UAS"), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Lighter Than Air Systems Corp. ("LTAS"). LTAS is expected to continue to generate revenues based on a robust pipeline in the surveillance and security sector. The acquisition will immediately provide technical and operational support to WSGI for the recently awarded contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for a set of Blimp in a Box â„¢ aerostat systems. The purchase price paid by WSGI for LTAS consists of: $250,000 in cash, payable 30 days after the closing of the acquisition, 25,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock, and an earn-out equal to varying percentages of gross revenues based on the level of revenue from contracts with an identified group of potential customers.
Formed in 2009, LTAS develops and sells advanced surveillance solutions including aerial and land based systems to U.S. and international governments and commercial customers. Currently fielded LTAS systems include advanced tactical aerostat systems and various land based systems using telescoping and pneumatic masts and poles. LTAS is currently providing systems for various government evaluation programs intent on supporting the warfighter and improving their field capabilities.
WSGI President and CEO Glenn Estrella stated, "We are confident the acquisition of LTAS will improve our position as a leader in the tactical aerostat market and allow us to further enhance our Blimp in a Box aerostat system. The acquisition is another significant step in the Company's overall strategic plan, and for the first time, WSGI will have in-house technical expertise and operational capabilities. We are focused on the revenue generation potential of the combined company given LTAS' existing government and commercial customer relationships and new product offerings. Furthermore, with the integration of our subsidiary Global Telesat's satellite based capabilities, we can aggressively market our tactical surveillance systems to the growing global customer base demanding low cost, persistent ISR."
LTAS will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of WSGI and retain its staff and office in Jacksonville, FL. For additional information on LTAS, please visit www.LTAScorp.com.
http://ir.stockpr.com/wsgi/company-news/detail/1144
So you don't count the BIB sale to the DoD or any of the GTC sales as sales?
It really would be awesome if your wild speculations came to pass. But as of now, they are still just wild spec. Hopefully in the future. Right?
Buys are outpacing the sells now for today. Over 2 to 1 currently.
Higher than normal volume for so early in the day. Buys and sells about even thus far.
Too bad it's not blank. What a load of junk in that post!
Really...only "hippies" launch Chinese kites? Let's hear this amazing rationale. This ought to be funny.
And it could have just as easily been several Chinese fire kites.
Where do you get this idea from? Just your speculation or what?
"smaller drones in formation with a larger object/plane"
What would make you say that?
Did everything just go bold on the site? Or is it just me?
So NO over exuberance really....just a couple posts. More so your over exuberance. I understand. Thanks for the clarification
Who went nuts? Did I miss 50 posts about that subject or something? That would be "going nuts". Seems as though that post came and went out with a whimper actually.
Btw...you actually had one response to that post..and that was from Acumen.
Nice little uptick today on relatively low volume thus far.
Yes....I saw it listed there as well as the others who have responded to your post.
Yea...the sudden removal of that contract is what surprised me. Not quite sure what to make of it at this point.
I don't know. That's why I asked IJO. Just find it very odd that the BIB contract was listed...now it is not. Yet the old GTC contracts remain listed. I do hope the contract is still valid, just find it odd the BIB contract was removed.
Hmmm...yes the old ones are there. With all your expertise...I am shocked you can't find them. I'll help you and give you the link to make it easy for you. That is unless you consider that yet another hand grenade. Your posts get funnier by the day. Thanks again for the fun.
http://usaspending.gov/search?form_fields=%7B%22search_term%22%3A%22Global+Telesat%22%7D
LOL....you are quite well versed in double talk and innuendoes. Kudos to you!
How about this question...since you are all about helping your fellow shareholders and all. Why was the Global Telesat(WSGI) contract announcement removed from the USAspending.gov(government website)? No longer a single mention about that contract on the website. Why is that? Let's hear your explanation on that. This ought to be very interesting. TIA
I see its pointless to answer your question. You only solidified my original assessment about you. Just stay on topic and we'll have no problems.
Your are not required to be anything to post on this MB. When I said "anonymous" poster...we are all anonymous to a point. Whether you have connected with other posters is irrelevant to this topic. If you no longer want to be anonymous....then change your alias to your real name. Unless in fact...your parents named you "indyjonesohio"! You get my point?
Just your use of the word "publicly" is inaccurate IMO...as far as OAI. If...and possibly when WSGI announces an affiliation through a PR or SEC filing...then it is "publicly" known. Not just thru the words of an anonymous MB poster. Just clarify next time please.
I must have missed this one: Ohio Aerospace Institute? When was that publicly PR'd? I just don't recall seeing any PR about them. Can you post the public notation of this connection? TIA
Oh..Ok. Was just wondering if was a specific provider issue.
Who is your Wi-Fi provider/carrier?
Huff's middle initial is J