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

To: Cheeky Kid who wrote (2964)	12/19/1998 8:17:00 AM
From: C.K. Houston	Respond to of 9818

SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE "I must confess that until recently I hadn't thought very much about the connection between the food on our tables and computers. But, as the new millennium approaches, the link becomes all too clear." "The [President's Year 2000]Council has asked the USDA, working with the Department of Defense, Health and Human Services, State and the Community Futures Trading Commission, to lead the government's awareness campaign to the food supply sector." fsis.usda.gov ====================================================== Hmmmm ... Department of Defense is gonna work with USDA, etc. on awareness campaign to food supply sector??? Sounds pretty serious to me. Cheryl

To: Cheeky Kid who wrote (2964)	12/19/1998 9:00:00 AM
From: C.K. Houston	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 9818

RED CROSS Y2K SITE "Plan to keep cash in a safe place, and withdraw money from your bank in small amounts well in advance of 12/31/99 ..." "Be prepared to relocate to a shelter for warmth and protection during a prolonged power outage or if for any other reason local officials request or require you to leave your home." "Stock disaster supplies to last several days to a week ... includes non perishable foods, stored water, and an ample supply of prescription and non-prescription medications ..." "The Red Cross doesn't recommend hoarding supplies." MORE redcross.org