The countdown has begun - not for the New Year to begin, but rather for the Y2K hype to end already. But for those PR NEWS readers who just can't get enough of the big bad issue (or who are dutifully responding to stakeholder inquiries), we bring you two last minute news flashes.
First, PR Newswire will be armed and ready to handle double-duty requests for press release distribution over New Year's weekend. Although the service routinely operates 24/7, it's planning to pad its offices with extra staff just in case. For more details, call 212/282-1929 or visit www.prnewswire.com.
Second, the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion has issued a free 31-page booklet that discusses the Y2K issue and its potential impact on utilities, health care, financial and government services, travel and consumer products. The booklet, "Y2K and You" can be downloaded from the council's Web site (www.y2k.gov) or ordered by phone (888/USA-4Y2K).