-Caveat Lector- The first site metioned in the forward below: http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Thinktank/6926/y2kproj.htm purports to be a "partial mirror site" excerpted by a project director at: U.S. Naval War College, Center for Naval Warfare Studies, Decision Support Department Here is one part I thought interesting: GOVERNANCE "Credibility Gap" refers to tendency of populations to distrust "official truths" put forth by government agencies on the subject of Y2K (either believing the state too lax in tackling the issue or too aggressive in hyping the dangers). "Y2K & U" refers to utility of governments seeking to educate the population regarding the likely extent of the Y2K problem and informing them of the proper precautions and preparations citizens should pursue as the date approaches. "Authority on Tap" refers to the reality that governments should not seek to introduce special leaders, authoritative bodies, or rules in the waning days of 1999, but rather stick with the architecture of authority they have previously put in place (say over the summer or fall), for any such late introductions of special governance situations is only likely to be met with suspicion or resistance by many in the population. "First Strike" refers to the high probability that significant numbers of activist groups will seek to mark the occasion of the millennial date change by engaging in some high-profile activities--both benign and malevolent, but focused on garnering attention--in support for whatever cause they espouse. "Keeping Up Appearances" refers to the imperative for governing authorities to maintain normal routines to whatever extent possible during the onset of the Y2K and associated millennial date-change events so as to avoid fueling any popular fears or suspicions regarding the potential for social disorder. "Opportunists Abound" refers to the potential for individuals or groups seeking to engage in malevolent acts to do so under the perceived "cover" of the Y2K-induced failures and associated "disorder.". "Backlash" refers to the potential for some segments of the population to lash out at authority over perceived failures to address whatever Y2K-related difficulties emerge. "Answer Man" refers to historically-demonstrated tendency of alternative leaders to emerge during times of tumult, promising a rapid reduction in disorder if only they are allowed to assume power and institute certain strong measures, often involving a reduction in civil liberties. "Mobilization Capacity" refers to the state's capacity for dealing with a sudden ramping up of popular demands for government services under conditions of social stress and perhaps disorder. "Killer Apps" refers to reality that desperate times often require dramatic acts be taken by those in power to maintain social control, meaning anything ranging from stirring oratory by a popular leader to the institution of martial law. "Legal Deconstruction" refers to the transition from "Y2K the political crisis" to "Y2K the lawsuit," or "Y2K the special election," or "Y2K the new legislation," etc. "New Rulers" refer to the possibility that one legacy of Y2K will be the assumption of power by a new cohort of leadership untainted by the event and its associated costs or negative outcomes. Dave Hartley http://www.Asheville-Computer.com http://www.ioa.com/~davehart -----Original Message----- Date: Sat, 07 Aug 1999 12:33:31 -0700 Resent-from: Patrick Kerans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: Candice Mitchell - General Manager <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (by way of Connie Fogal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>) Subject: Y2K&MAI Hello Connie, It was a pleasure chatting with you...Here are some interesting links that definately point to a Global Free Trade Agreement (MAI) being put in place during Y2K disruptions. This site is the Pentagon Think tank....have a look at who was and is involved with the think-tank and the "M" curve. When I first came across this site I was blown away, so I called Dr. Thomas Barnett and had a lengthly conversation with him regarding the info he was presenting. I sent a copy of this site to all the members of the House of Commons about 3 months ago <http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Thinktank/6926/y2kproj.htm>http: //www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Thinktank/6926/y2kproj.htm This is the official World Bank Y2K web-site, talks about the vulnerabilty of developing nations and Y2K <http://www.worldbank.org/y2k/pages/english/elinks.htm>http://www.worldbank .org/y2k/pages/english/elinks.htm The site below is interesting because it is based in Washington DC and the Head of the Advisory Committee is Sen. Robert Bennett who is also the head of the US Senate Committee on the Year 2000 <http://www.y2kcenter.org/>http://www.y2kcenter.org/ This is the CIA map of the world and the Y2K risks <http://www.msnbc.com/modules/Y2KInternational/map_nestframe.asp>http://www .msnbc.com/modules/Y2KInternational/map_nestframe.asp The United Nations Working Group, also discusses the vulnerability of developing nations. <http://www.un.org/members/y2k/y2k2nd/>http://www.un.org/members/y2k/y2k2nd/ This is the state of California info site ....the matrix pretty well describes what kind of disruptions may happen <http://www.oes.ca.gov/oeshomep.nsf>http://www.oes.ca.gov/oeshomep.nsf This statement is from the December 1998 Auditors General Report on the Year 2000. 20.117 Embedded systems and devices are emerging as a significant concern. Numbering in the billions, they perform a vast range of duties serving many domains such as science, engineering, manufacturing and health care. Experts have estimated that only a small percentage of these micro processors are date-sensitive. Even so, an estimated 20 million to 250 million could fail as a result of the millennium bug. <http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/domino/reports.nsf/html/9820ce.html>http://www.oa g-bvg.gc.ca/domino/reports.nsf/html/9820ce.html I will have the Bio to you over the Weekend and Y2Kit has been put in the mail to your office. Our Web-site is <http://www.homecheck.net>www.homecheck.net Candice Mitchell General Manager SKF Millennium Sales Inc. 250-833-1970 work 250-832-7492 home ............................................. Bob Olsen, Toronto [EMAIL PROTECTED] ............................................. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! 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