17 April 1999. Thanks to GW.

    Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 23:53:58 EDT
    To: jy@jya.com

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    Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 23:09:19 -0400
    From: Bill Feinbloom <wlf@tiac.net>
    To: ai-admin <ai-admin@g2-forward.org>
    Subject: (AI-Admin)Announcing Access Intelligence List from G2-Forward

    Access Intelligence E-Mail List
    a Service of G2-Forward

    G2-Forward, a District of Columbia Non-Profit Corporation, is pleased to
    announce the formation of a new Open Source Intelligence e-mail list.
    The list will be known as Access Intelligence.

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    Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) on situations and areas of the world of
    interest to those persons involved in Military Operations, Intelligence,
    Counterintelligence and Emergency Response fields. This list is
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    This list is open to personnel engaged in United States Government
    intelligence, counterintelligence, military (active/reserve) and
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    communications , crisis and consequence management operations. Retired
    Military from the above fields are eligible. Select law enforcement
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    The Board of Directors of G2-Forward are Dr. Dorothy Denning, William
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    policy for G2-Forward and to provide the necessary facilities for the
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    Brief resumes of each of the Board Members follow:

    Dr. Dorothy Denning: Dr. Denning is a Professor of Computer Science at
    Georgetown University. Her current research encompasses the areas of
    information warfare and assurance, encryption policy and technology, and
    the impact of technology on law enforcement and society. Dr. Denning's
    latest book is Information Warfare and Security (Addison Wesley, 1999).

    William Feinbloom: Mr. Feinbloom is a Professional Engineer with more
    than 25 years experience in the design of Telecommunication and Network
    Systems. His areas of current interest are network organization and
    design as well as distribution of content in a secure environment. Mr.
    Feinbloom holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Chemistry and is a
    former member of U. S. Army Special Forces.

    Richard Forno: Mr. Forno is the Director of Security for Network
    Solutions Inc.   Mr. Forno holds a degree in International Studies from
    American University and was the youngest graduate of the Naval War
    College in its history where he received a certificate in Strategic
    Studies. His latest book is The Art of Information Warfare (Universal,
    1999).

    Dr. Alijandra Mogilner: Dr. Mogilner is a Anthropologist and writer
    currently working in Open Source Intelligence. Dr. Mogilner's current
    interests center on developing interactive information matrixes from
    sociological and anthropological perspectives on cultural and religious
    based conflicts. Dr. Mogilner is a recognized expert in the field of
    terrorism.

    Dr. Catherine Woytowicz: Dr. Woytowicz presently instructs in the fields
    of Nursing and Chemistry at Loyola University of Chicago. Dr. Woytowicz
    specializes in the areas of Organic and Analytical Chemistry as well as
    Forensic Chemistry. Dr. Woytowicz, in addition to her Doctorate in
    Chemistry, holds Honors degrees in Chemistry and Physics.