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Technology Stocks : 2000: Y2K Civilized Discussion -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Ken who wrote (294)	8/15/1999 10:43:00 PM
From: O. H. Rundell	Respond to of 662

Gee, Ken; I don't think Ron needs to reply. You've pretty well covered it. O. H. P.S. Lots of oilies at Grand Lake. More now at $21/bbl.

To: Ken who wrote (294)	8/16/1999 2:29:00 AM
From: C.K. Houston	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 662

It's a shame that you feel the need to get so involved with personal attacks and chest-thumping. Because, when you actually have something new and of importance to post ... many, unfortunately, miss or ignore it. This was an excellent find, Ken. Thanks. ========================================================= United Press International Analysis Y2K BUG OVERSHADOWS COMMODITIES TRADE LONDON, Aug. 15 (UPI) - Commodity markets are living in fear of global disruption resulting from millennium bug problems that experts say won't be resolved this year because of the high cost of replacing embedded microchips. In some cases, affected institutions may find it easier to rebuild than to replace production and distribution systems, adding yet unknown costs to trading of commodities, say London commodity traders. Concern over the Y2K problem confronting the global commodity scene emerged in a World Bank report this month. A cautiously worded commentary in the bank's Global Commodities Report warned, "Regardless of whether the disruptions to occur are large or small, the anticipation of Y2K will lead to changes in consumer and producer behavior that could have significant impact on commodity markets." The consequences could include hoarding, shortages and higher prices, the bank warned .... vny.com Cheryl