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Technology Stocks : Discuss Year 2000 Issues -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: C.K. Houston who wrote (5971)	6/10/1999 12:15:00 PM
From: John Hunt	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 9818

Survey: 45% of Y2K experts worried << With little more than six months to go, nearly half the experts grappling with the Y2K computer problem remain deeply concerned, according to a unique survey being released Thursday ... more ... >> usatoday.com

To: C.K. Houston who wrote (5971)	6/11/1999 12:45:00 PM
From: John Hunt	Respond to of 9818

Lines at the Pump? << Many have expressed fear that the Y2K Bug could adversely affect the United States' oil supply. Experts say there is no need to worry, but even a slight drop in oil production could cause havoc with prices at the pump. >> year2000.dci.com ***** From Y2KNEWSWIRE.com Best quote of the week: "The Titanic sank in an ocean that was 99% free of icebergs." -- Anonymous, from the WDCY2K survey :-))

To: C.K. Houston who wrote (5971)	6/12/1999 12:04:00 PM
From: C.K. Houston	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9818

IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT COMPUTERS. It's about people. The Center for Y2K and Society works with nonprofit organizations and foundations to respond to the serious societal impacts resulting from the Y2K computer problem. [Very impressive steering committee, advisory board and staff.] GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE. Following are sample project ideas. Evaluate the state of preparedness of critical infrastructure organizations such as electric, gas or water utilities; waste water treatment plants; and nuclear power plants and work with infrastructure providers to assure that they are as prepared as possible for Y2K. Work with emergency relief organizations in the government and nonprofit sector to prepare for Y2K relief. Build a coalition of schools and churches to provide shelter and food in the event of Y2K power outages or other major crises. Convene a working group of community healthcare providers to develop a community-wide plan for responding to Y2K. Implement that plan. Work with local facilities handling high-hazard chemicals to reduce the risk of Y2K-induced accidents at those facilities and to plan for any "worst case" accidents that do occur. Convene a "community conversation" or series of community meetings to assess overall community preparedness for Y2K and develop an action plan to overcome the weaknesses that are identified. Implement that plan. Produce a regular local radio, television or newspaper feature on local Y2K preparedness. y2kcenter.org Cheryl