Sojourn Magazine, Winter 1999, Volume 3, Issue 1

 

 



Wild2K
The proliferation of information on the year 2000 computer problem makes us increasingly aware of the interconnectedness of life on the local, national and international level. This collective problem is a mandate for shifting our consciousness, remodeling our civilization, and creating global peace. By planning now, we can prepare the ground of sanity as the year unfolds into the next millennium. Let's contemplate and act now. The better prepared we are physically, emotionally, and spiritually for the upcoming challenges, the more we can align ourselves to co-create a peaceful future for our children and our planet. 

     The article titles below--with their websites locations--is a small sampling of the valuable information available on Y2K: 

     My favorite website for Y2K information is called "Wild2K," created and administered by NewHeavenNewEarth (NHNE) in Sedona, Arizona. Their weekly newsletter reports the most important Y2K news stories of the week. To subscribe, send a blank email message to "nhnelist-on@mail-list.com". Their site includes links to Y2K daily news sources, articles, reports and databases, mailing lists, bulletin boards and discussion groups, links, contact people, preparation lists, "off-the-grid" resources and distributors, books and videos, computer compliancy tests and repair services. 
    Sampling of articles you will find at http://www.wild2k.com/index.html. 

     "Preparedness Nuggets Pages" compiled by Mrs. Julianne Wiley--News, information, advice, comments, and practical suggestions relating to themes of prudent, frugal, and simple living and preparedness for disasters and emergencies. (http://www.justpeace.org/nuggetsindex.htm) 

     "The Year 2000: Social Chaos or Social Transformation," By John L. Petersen, Margaret Wheatley, and Myron Kellner-Rogers--Widely regarded as one of the best overviews on Y2K. (http://www.best.com/~cii/Y2K_wheatleyetal.html) 

Y2K Citizen's Action Guide 
Produced by the Utne Reader, this guide covers all aspects of Y2K and includes articles by the nation's leading Y2K experts and visionaries. (http://www.utne. com/y2k/) 

     "Breakthrough Articles" written and/or selected by Tom Atlee: A well-rounded selection of articles with a special focus on how to use the Y2K crisis to promote personal growth, sustainable cultures and planetary transformation. Includes articles such as: "Why Community-Based Responses Make More Sense than Survivalism" by Tom Atlee; "The Transformational Dance Between Communities and Y2K" by Tom Atlee; and "What Local Government Should be Doing about the Year 2000 Problem" by Steve Davis. (http://www.best.com/~cii/Y2K_articles.html) 

     "What Are the Positive Aspects of Y2K?" by Jim Lord--Describes how important the Internet is and will be in dealing with the Y2K crisis. 
(http://www.y2ktimebomb.com/Tip/Lord/lord9831.htm) 

     "The U.S. Committee on Government Reform and Oversight--Summary of Oversight Findings & Recommendations"--This report honestly deals with the Y2K crisis. It discusses Y2K failures that have already occurred, potential disasters, the progress of federal, state and local efforts, and outlines practical steps for dealing with the developing crisis
(http://www.house.gov/reform/gmit/y2k/y2k_report/Isummary.htm). 
 
"Why the Year 2000 Problem Poses a Risk to the Public Health & Safety, & Continuity of Critical Infrastructure & Services," compiled by The Cassandra Project--A point-by-point overview of how all aspects of modern life could be affected by Y2K. (http://millennia-bcs.com/hlthsmry.htm) 
 
"The Dangerous Place," by Ed Meagher, co-host of "The Y2K Advisor" with Tony Keyes. On this hour-long talk show on WWRC in Washington, D.C., for the past two years, Ed and Tony have interviewed over three hundred thinkers and critics, technicians and managers involved in the Y2K problem/solution. (http://www.year2000.com/archive/phase.html) 
 
"Consumer Products & the Year 2000: A User's Guide,"  The Washington Post--How much trouble are the embedded chips in your car, VCR, camcorder, washing machine, microwave, and hundreds of other household appliances going to cause you?

(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/washtech/longterm/y2k/consumer.htm)  National 2000 Bug Hotline: 1 (800) 2000 BUG--A Y2K hotline for "most" people who don't have Internet access, but do have a phone and a mailbox!



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