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THE INTEGRITY TECH TIMES
Vol. 3**************************************************Issue 1
JANUARY 10, 1998
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COUNTDOWN TO 2000
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COUNTDOWN TO 2000
By Debbora Wiles

We have all heard the talk about problems of Y2K, some of it is fairly vague lumping it with mear "computer problems" that are unable to recognise the year 2000. Some are not worred at all and say everyone will be ready. But what does it really mean to your family?

I got a notice in my snail mail last week that came with my power bill. A nifty little flyer enclosed talked about Y2K problem with the power company computers. The colorful flyer roughly said that the Y2K computer reprogamming was progressing "on schedule" and that 50% of the work was already done. They were projecting the completion of the reprogramming in June with testing to begin sometime in late August. I sat back stunned, they were allowing only a 4 month window for testing their system. To me this was a very frightening thing. Anyone that has ever tried to work the glitches out of their stubborn computer may worry too. But what about an entire network of nationwide computers numbering perhaps in the thousands. Like power companies and phone services and GOVENMENT services with all their red tape... My thoughts stopped cold.... I think we are going to be in deep trouble when the time comes.

How so? Just think about computer systems we use everyday without a second thought. Let's look at a few. A trip to the local grocery store is complex set of interacting computers. It is NOT just the cash registers that will be effected, but also the ordering network, the price changing network, the shipping network, and the even the employee time clock. In this linkage of computers, just ONE stubborn computer in the network is enough to throw off the whole system off because they are ALL INTER LINKED. Now, lets look at that. Lets say your local grocery store orders coffee based on an automated system of sales at the cash register. Automated cash registers tabulations say that your store sells 50 cases a week of coffee and an order for the next weeks coffee goes in automatically. Only there is a problem, the coffee distributors computer is not updated for the year 2000, so it doesn't get that order. The end result is a coffee shortage of some brands nationwide. Now take that and multiply it time about 2 million items the average grocery store carries and you are looking at a very interesting problem. No, you are NOT going to go into a store and see every item gone...what you will see is some of the MAJOR items and specialty items go into shortage, those that are computer automated or linked by automated computer systems.

Now think about how many systems are tied into computer networks, like gas pumps at the local convienance store, telephone networks, banking networks, stockmarket networks, online networks, shipping and postage networks, hospital and pharmacy networks and the list goes on and on. You might say that not everything is computer automated. This is true, but lets look at one thing. Let's say that your local drug store is a simple operation, other than an electric cash register, telephone and a few simple electric things everything is done by hand. Lets say you go in to get your high blood pressure medicine filled. The pharmacy has to call your insurance company or Doctor's office to get approval...but THEIR system is down. What will do do then?

In a nut shell, a great deal of what we use and buy every day is not computer sensitive...but many of the major commodities and interlinking sytems like shipping services, phone services and such are. Break just one of the links and the whole system goes down. How will all of this may effect you may depend on just how well you prepare yourself for it. So what do you need to do to prepare YOUR family?

There are several great sites on the net that talk about this and I will list a few at the end of this article. But to get you started here is a basic list that you need to get started on, NOW.

1. Put back about $2,000.00 in cash. (Credit cards & checks and ATM's just might be worthless)

2. Stockpile about 3 to 6 months of medicines. (insurance and doctor pipelines might go down)

3. Stockpile about 3 to 6 months of non-parishable food items. Choose items that you know are linked to major companys that ARE automated. (Coffee, sugar, flour, dry milk, grains like cerals, rice, pasta, canned veggies, fruits and meats)

4. Stockpile simple medical supplies. (like bandaids, contact, alcohol, peroxide, allery medicines etc.) (The demand may out strip the supplies if shipping company's go down)

5. Lay in a month or mores supply of drinking water. (Many water systems are automated)

6. Make alternative plans for non-electric heating (firewood, Karosene heaters), alternative cooking equipment (Bar B Q grill or Coleman stove, grates for the fireplace) and lighting (hurricane lamps and oil and candles). (Power companies are automated and well as heating oil and gas lines) Remember this problem will start December 31 or sooner - in the winter months.

7. Lay in supplies for other needs you might have, like baby formula, diapers, pet medicine & food, kitty litter, bird seed, vacuum cleaner bags, cleaning products and other speciality items that may go quickly if shipping goes down.

8. Do a check list and schedule repairs on appliances, computers and auto's early. (If shipping goes down you may not be able to get parts for MONTHS...you will be stranded without transportation)

9. Check over and buy your winter wardrobe and winter bedding items needs early. If heating systems go out there will be a run on these items that will create a shorage.

10. Look into getting a generator big enough to run your refridgerator or furnace if you live in a rual area. Rual area's have low priority with power companys, the highest population always gets priority.

These things you need to start doing now. Some are predicting problems in shipping and shortages as early as August for computers that work 6 months in advance. You can do this nearly painlessly buy adding a few items to your grocery or shopping list every week. But you need to do it NOW...the countdown to the year 2000 has begun and the clock is ticking.....

For more information about the Y2K problem see: FEMA: Y2K in Local Communities, Emergency Services Y2K for Women -- The Year 2000 Computer Problem: What Every Woman Needs to Know
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NEW SHARON GREEN AUCTION
Beginning today there are some new items up on the auction block for Sharon Green fans. The first item is a the NUMBER ONE print of Tanderon jacket cover art. This NUMBER ONE limited addition print is signed by both the artist and Sharon Green on the outer double mat. It is encased in a 16 X 20 inch glassed, gold leaf frame and is ready to hang.

Limited addition prints are not like other prints you buy at the local department store. Limited addition prints that are counter signed and numbered grow more valuable with time, like first run baseball cards or signed and number tiffany crystal. Imagine having the first print of a Pacasso counter signed by Hemmingway...what would it be worth today? Because these prints are limited, only a lucky few can get them and once the last print is sold, there are no more. Value on a print is determined by the number, the higher the number the more valuable the print. In addition to that, if it is counter signed by the artist and the writer this also increases it's value. To start the bidding on this beautifully framed 16 X 20" NUMBER ONE print of Tanderon, will start at $25.00 (that is half the cost of the FRAME) and go up in $10.00 increments. Bidding will stop at midnight on January 30th.

The next items on the auction block are next 4 prints numbers 2 - 5 of Tanderon. All are counter signed by the artist and Sharon Green. These prints are 11 X 17" unmatted and unframed and will be shipped to you (insured) in a tube. The 2 - 5 prints will start at $10.00 and go up in $10.00 increments. It is important that you state which print you are bidding on print, 2, 3, 4 or 5 or the Framed first print. Bidding concludes at midnight January 30th. Your bidding status is always confirmed. The print may be viewed at: Other Fantasy Art , to view a picture of the framed print hit, reply and request the Framed Tanderon.

T o place your bid on the Tanderon print of your choice click here: Online Auction
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Debbora's Gallery Gets New Format

Over the holidays Debbora's Gallery was reworked to download faster and to gain easier access to the site. Also two more catagories were added, Fantasy art and Fine art. This site overhaul was done in antisipation of increased interest in site. Debbora was recently asked to submit her fantasy art to a major greeting card firm that distributes fantasy cards to new age markets world wide. She has also agreed to illustrate (with the dragons) a new book by Tashi Powers that will be a parents guide and tip book on rearing children based on their astrological sign. With luck, both these items will be available in the open market place by next December.

So take some time and go see what all the flap is about enjoy the new format for Debbora's Gallery: Fantasy Art of Debbora
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NEW ONLINE BOOK: XANTHIA BY SHARON GREEN

You wished for it, now you got it! The newest online book by Sharon Green, Xanthia, is here! This is 5th sequel to the exciting adventures of Diana Santee Spaceways Agent. You asked for it, now you got it, with more hair raising adventures in this exciting sequel. Just read what's coming!

Diana and Val become part of an assault team assigned to destroy an alien fortification that's keeping Federation troops at bay. The dangerous part of the mission, though, is introducing Val to the men Diana has been closest to during her career as a Hyper-A agent - and the methods they use to determine assignment leadership. They come through the war zone mostly unscathed - only to run into REAL trouble on a beautiful planet where they get marooned. And on top of THAT trouble, they also have the very interesting natives of Xanthia to worry about....

Don't miss this exciting book! We are currently taking orders. To order your copy of Xanthia just click here: SG New Orders
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NEW ONLINE BOOK SET: BLUEPRINTS OF DESTINY
BY TASHI POWERS

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have all the luck? Why some people just know the right time to do things and the right time to forget it? Have you ever wondered what gives these people the edge? Perhaps they have some kind of internal clock helping them or maybe they are using their own personal Blueprints of Destiny to know the timing of day and events in their live. Now, for the first time ever, you too, can have own this startling lifetime blueprint.

The Blueprints of Destiny is a two part set. First, there is a chart that is custom prepared for your time and date of birth. No two charts are alike. This personal chart is a combination of your personal biorhythms as seen though your planetary movements. In short, it shows you what is a good time for things and when things may go a bit haywire. You don't have to guess anymore it all there before you. Not for just a week or a month, but for an ENTIRE LIFETIME. A lifetime chart of the crossroads of your life that will give the edge in every phrase of your life, love, money, business, career. But that's not all!

Your package also comes with a book that tells you how to read your chart, how to predict the events at those crossroads that will influence you life. When to sign on the dotted line and when to take a hike. It is written in simple language that lets you study your chart and easily predict your best and worst days or weeks or months flawlessly. Some might say it gives YOU the edge. But there is still more. Blueprints of Destiny is the perfect gift for your Uncle Harry who has EVERYTHING and that new wedded couple or that new baby in the family! And the deal is sweeter than ever right now.

In this special Internet introduction, Tashi Powers, astrologer to the stars, is offering this two part set, the LIFETIME personal blueprint chart of your destiny and the easy to use book at an incredible price and if you order before December 20th you get the bonus picture of Tashi Powers too! Best of all you can order yours to be delivered right to your computer desk top or to any other person's computer. How sweet it is! No wrapping, no mail to get lost, no fuss at all! Just say it's a present and we'll tuck in a Christmas greeting note. Ah, your future never looked so bright! To order the BLUEPRINTS OF DESTINY just click here: BLUEPRINTS OF DESTINY!
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LOOKING FOR SOME EXCITEMENT ONLINE? Love to read? If you want the reading adventure of you life your can now order the exciting EXCLUSIVE online books of SHARON GREEN. Five exclusives books are available now, Tanderon, Tristesse Book 1 and Tristesse 2, Esmonia and now Xanthia the exciting sequels to the best selling MIND GUEST and GATEWAY TO XANADU! All delivered to your desktop in hours! Don't miss out on it another day! To order click here-> SG New Orders
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