HEAPS of thanks at ya for posting (once again) this information, m'dear! Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Camilla Flintermann <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tuesday, July 20, 1999 7:27 AM Subject: NON-PD Info re: Urban Legends /Aspartame (LONG) >I'm re-posting this, as the site is one that discusses ASPARTAME--- > >********* > >Dear list family --because we are so easily tripped up by these internet >chain letter-type posts, forwarded to us by well-meaning friends, I'm >reprinting here the current list of hoaxes,Urban Legends, Scams, and >"useless petitions" from the website I gave earlier to the list. PLEASE >take note, and save us all the trouble of checking on and deleting these >pests ! > > The site (one of many) is: > > > Current Net Hoaxes, > Urban Legends, and other digital lies... > >, deliberately deceptive information, including pranks > UL = Urban Legend: a popularly believed narrative, most likely false > Rumor = Questionable or erroneous information forwarded with gusto > Junk = Flotsam and jetsam of the Net > >Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55 >Oxford, Ohio >http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm ><[log in to unmask]> > > "Ask me about the CARE list for > Caregivers of Parkinsonians ! "