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To: C.K. Houston who wrote (5380)	4/8/1999 3:54:00 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Respond to of 9818

But, if someone buys food ... just in case ... which they'll use anyway, they're made to feel foolish and are called "obsessed"?? I absolutely concur that this is the wrong signal to present. As I've stated, there are many reasons to store an "adequate" amount of food just to deal with any other potential catastrophes that can befall us. Japan just had another major earthquake, registering 7.3 on the Richter scale. Looking at certain regions in the US like the New Madrid Fault zone in Missouri, I can only consider it prudent to have such stocks readily available, and certainly nothing to be ashamed of. (Btw, for those unaware of the New Madria Fault Zone you can take a look here: ceri.memphis.edu ) No one should be ashamed of taking proper preparations. I've seen it first hand when you have hundreds of people suddenly become dependent on Uncle Sam to help them out. There is only just so much the Gov't can do immediately) Regards, Ron

To: C.K. Houston who wrote (5380)	4/8/1999 10:47:00 PM
From: WR	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9818

Trade off: Technology facilitates international trade, but with serious Year 2000 risks. Research Paper(03/29/99) The Greatest Wealth Transfer Event of the Twentieth Century Begins. Research Paper(03/17/99) The Economic Imperative: Through Year 2000 compliance, countries and communities are defining their economic future. Research Paper(02/18/99) A Y2K "Chemical Reaction" Year 2000 challenges in the chemical industry can create disruptions throughout the economy. Research Paper (02/04/99) millenniuminvest.com