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	Y2K covered as lunatic fringe issue Predicted by: Terry Date predicted: 11 November 1998 Supposed to happen by: 31 July 1999 Event: Predicted event: Fringe apocalyptic groups gain visibility at the start of July drawing connections between GPS rollover, Y2K, and Nostradamus' infamous 7th month of 1999 prophecy. An international or astronomical event triggers a mass suicide (cf. Heaven's gate). Awareness about Y2K is raised as a consequence, but only as a lunatic fringe issue. By 31 July, mention of Nostradamus' prophecy is quietly dropped from apocalyptic propaganda, and these groups fade back into obscurity. Outcome: This and other predictions compiled by Bradley K. Sherman.		FEATURES Book Reviews Y2K already has spawned its own genre. We tell you what books are worth buying. Chip 'n Little Cartoons Chip 'n Little goes on TV Chip 'n Little visits John Koskinen Chip 'n Little saves the world Warning: This cartoon has been called "foolish and tasteless." Y2K from A to Z Y2K Haiku Traditionalists may be shocked. Mad Cow Culture What does Y2K have in common with today's Mad Cow Culture? Answer: Everything. Declan McCullagh's Y2K articles Psychology of Y2K LATEST NEWS As of December 31, 1999 Get Your T-Shirt Quick Bill Gates Does Y2K Reader Feedback A Sarcastic Calendar Cooking After the Apocalypse A Real Y2K Disaster Hitchhiker's Guide Meets Y2K