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To: Cheeky Kid who wrote (6931)7/22/1999 2:20:00 AM
From: Ken  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 9818
 
Cheeky Kid: Cheeky out this poll!

YEAR 2OOO NATIONAL POLL
THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF Y2K AWARENESS

respondents: 2,850

(respondents were given background histories and personality profiles of the 64 candidates to be able to answer certain polling questions)

1. Who do you believe in the entire world most understands the Y2K problem:

A. Cheekey Kid: 1403
B. the Ron: 1402
C. all others received less than 20

2. Who do you believe can best predict the Y2K implications for business, finance, international trade, the utilities, the military, and global relationships?

A. Cheekey Kid: 1404
B. the Ron: 1403
C. all others received less than 20

3. Who would best serve as a spokesman to promote global Y2K awareness?

A. Cheekey Kid: 1411
B. the Ron: 1411
C. all others received less than 20

4. Who do you believe can be most trusted, as far as 'telling the truth' about the correct Y2K status?

A. Cheekey Kid: 933
B. the Ron: 932
C. Clinton: 933
D. all others received less than 20

5. Whose advice would you take regarding what emergency preparations to make for Y2K?

A. Cheekey Kid: 2,710
B. the Ron: 97
C. all others received less than 20

Polled participants were all students at various public and private schools from all 50 states. They ranged in age from 4-7 years old. They were not pre-screened to determine any bias. In many cases, adult help was given to the students to assist them in signing their names to the survey sheet.



To: Cheeky Kid who wrote (6931)7/22/1999 1:35:00 PM
From: Cheeky Kid  Respond to of 9818
 
Mayor getting tough on Y2K con artists

July 22, 1999
suntimes.com

>>"What we're concerned about is people targeting senior citizens: 'Your furnace is going to stop working,' or, 'Buy our food in case your stove doesn't work.' We're also concerned about people trying to scare small businesses that their cash registers won't work," said Consumer Services Commissioner Caroline Shoenberger.<<