To: Larry Brew who wrote (9178 ) 12/17/1998 11:06:00 AM From: stox19 Respond to of 10786
PARTING SHOT. Larry, so that was you yesterday after 3 that sold about 10,000 shares.<ggg> I hope not; because, I just think we are getting close to explode if we can show another good quarter. Here is some Y2K stuff: Two Different Local Perspectives: Gilbert Faces Y2K Glitches Now by Edythe Jensen "A glitch in the town's computerized fire and security system is ringing some year 2000 alarms for Councilman Mike Evans."azcentral.com Naples On Track To Minimize Potential Y2K Computer Problems by Michael McCormacknaplesnews.com Two International Perspectives: Britons Told To Stock Up For Y2K Chaos by Pat Bell "A government-appointed task force in Britain is warning citizens to stock up with emergency rations to get them through the first two weeks of the new millennium.ottawacitizen.com Canada: Invoke Marshal Law In Case Of Y2K Bug "The Canadian government is considering the use of emergency powers to quell potential chaos in the dawn of January 1, 2000, when the millennium bug makes its first bite...The Ottowa Citizen reported that the Canadian military is preparing for its largest ever deployment of soldiers in peacetime and is calling the marshal law action 'Abacus'."news.ninemsn.com.au Canada considers instituting marshal law and officials in Great Britain warn citizens to stock up on food. What are officials in the U.S. saying and doing? They say, "Don't worry, be happy," and engage in public relations activities. Y2K: The Big Lie by Frank Hayes "Welcome to The Big Lie, year 2000-style: 'We're right on schedule, we're doing fine and it won't affect us at all.'"computerworld.com What, Me Worry? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee "John Koskinen, chairman of President Clinton's Year 2000 commission, aims to show his confidence in the Federal Aviation Administration's year 2000 readiness."techweb.com By the way, John Koskinen may be flying on New Year's Eve, but he will not be in the air at midnight. Even this confidence- building PR stunt shows a lack of confidence. Mansour