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To: C.K. Houston who wrote (3623)	2/3/1999 5:44:00 PM
From: Cheeky Kid	Respond to of 9818

About a year ago I said the media could start a panic. When and if this takes place, and people start hoarding essentials, you will have problems. The media has the power to create massive panic, and I will not play a roll in that by posting ONLY doom and gloom. I never see any positive posts form you. In the event that I missed them please post links. I believe the panic could cause more problems than Y2K itself. To answer your question.......Yes, I would stock up on the meds, if my doctor let me. P.S. Doomsayers have it made, say the sky is falling a million times, and if nothing happens, they will say, it was us who warned everyone, that is why Y2K didn't bite. If nothing happens, they will say, never hurts to prepare. Did you miss my posts where I said it was always wise to always have essentials on hand at all time? I still believe Y2K is just a bump in the road. Tell a WW2 vet that Y2K is going to be worse that WW2. In my opinion!

To: C.K. Houston who wrote (3623)	2/3/1999 5:47:00 PM
From: John Mansfield	Respond to of 9818

Cheryl, do you know these guys from Kraft!? John ________ 'If anyone on this list lives in the Washington DC area, can they attend this hearing this coming Friday, 2/5/1999? It would be nice if you could provide an indepth report of what you hear testified as well as off-the-record remarks if any are picked up. Thanks! Roleigh senate.gov AG. SECRETARY GLICKMAN, EXECUTIVES FROM KRAFT, NESTLE TO TESTIFY AT Y2K HEARING WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Robert F. Bennett (R-Utah) today announced that two upcoming hearings of the Senate Special Committee on the Year 2000 Technology Problem will explore food industry safeguards against the Y2K computer glitch, a software and hardware problem that threatens the nation's system of agriculture producers, processors, wholesalers, distributors, shippers and retailers. Among those scheduled to testify are executives from food processing and retailing giants Kroger Inc., Kraft, Nestle, Cargill Inc. and Supervalu. "Americans need to know if we will face empty shelves at the grocery store on January 1, 2000," said Bennett, who chairs the committee. "We take for granted that a head of lettuce grown in California can be on a New York dinner table in 72 hours. Without daily shipments, most cities have two or three days worth of food available through local distribution. It is vital that we know what plans the industry has to keep the shelves stocked." Details on the hearings are as follows: Hearing 1 Friday, February 5th 8:30 AM Room 192 Dirksen Senate Office Building Witnesses: Senator Richard G. Lugar (R-Ind.) Chairman U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry The Honorable Daniel R. Glickman Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture Tyrone K. Thayer Corporate VP & President of Cargill Foods Cargill Inc. Allen Dickason CIO Suiza Foods Corporation Mr. Ken Evans President Arizona Farm Bureau Hearing 2 8:30 AM Thursday, February 11 Room 192 Dirksen Senate Office Building Witnesses: Mr. Timothy M. Hammonds President and CEO Food Marketing Institute Mr. Mike Wright Chairman, President, and CEO SUPERVALU INC. Mr. Michael S. Heschel Executive Vice President, Information Systems & Services The Kroger Co. Manly Molpus President and CEO Grocery Manufacturers of America James R. Kinney Senior Vice President, Information Services Kraft Food Inc. Ron Baker Senior Vice President, Logistics Nestle USA CONTACT: Don Meyer (202) 224-5224 don_meye-@y2k.senate.gov -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roleigh Martin ourworld.compuserve.com ( easy to remember alias is: webalias.com ) (A Web Site that focuses on Y2k threat to Utilities, Banks & more) To subscribe to free e-letter, fill in the form at the bottom of the page: ourworld.compuserve.com To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe" message to roleigh_for_web-unsubscribe@egroups.com Print out this Y2K brochure to give to your neighbors, friends & relatives: ourworld.compuserve.com

To: C.K. Houston who wrote (3623)	2/4/1999 12:28:00 AM
From: Cheeky Kid	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9818

You attack me with BS. YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO BE THE Y2K EXPERT and you play dumb about computers in your post on Welcome to SI: Notice that your attack on me here was deleted by SI. Message 7647513 You are suppose to be a Y2K expert, and you know nothing about computers. How can you advise people? You said you designed programs, yet you play DUMB on the Welcome thread. You don't have to worry about me posting on this thread anymore, it's all yours. BTW, Changing ones nickname is a daily event here on SI. STOP BEING PARANIOD. Have fun in your bunkers. YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT COMPUTERS

To: C.K. Houston who wrote (3623)	2/4/1999 6:33:00 PM
From: Green Receipt	Respond to of 9818

fwiw: I have glaucoma. I always try to keep a couple of extra bottles stocked up of the medications. I'm already on 3 rx's.... Missing even one dose is really bad. So I do my best to avoid that scenario. As it stands I have lost about 30% of my sight. its barely noticable now but if left untreated i would be blind in short order. when i used to travel alot i discovered the drops would vaporize on the plane (10k alt pressurization) so i had to buy a special case that is air tight (pelican case)... i use it and since then my rx's never vaporize on me.