A2K Predictions for 2005 - 2010

@CalamityJane,

1) In 2009, the US will next go to war with
(a) Iran
(b) North Korea
(c) Nobody, it'll be same old, same old with what we currently are doing
(d) Darfur

I guess C, with hope for significant troop withdrawal from both places.

2) We'll see the obituary for
(a)Barbara Billingsley
(b) Jimmy Carter
(c) Guy Pearce
(d) Ellen DeGeneres

I don't really know those people except Jimmy Carter, whom I don't expect to die. So,
None of the above.

3) In his first 100 days in office, Barack Obama will
(a) bail out Microsoft
(b) survive an assassination attempt
(c) pardon Rod Blagojevich
(d) admit, in an interview with Katie Couric, that Joe Biden wasn't his first choice for VP

None of the above

4) This couple will head to divorce court
(a) Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
(b) Michael McKean and Annette O'Toole
(c) Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
(d) Kate Winslet and Sam Raimi

(a) with any luck.

5) The FDA will announce
(a) a genetic connection to ovarian cancer can be treated with a preexisting drug
(b) that stem cells from apes can be used safely in humans
(c) that genetically modified rice does not bind with nutritional supplements and is little more than empty calories
(d) that Rogaine causes cancer

None of the above.

6) The following person will emerge as Barack Obama's top inside advisor
(a) Joe Biden
(b) Hilary Clinton
(c) Mitt Romney
(d) Michelle Obama

(a) Biden

7) The winners of the World Series will be
(a) The Philadelphia Phillies
(b) The New York Yankees
(c) The Boston Red Sox
(d) The LA Dodgers

None of the above.

8) The next major astronomical discovery will be
(a) liquid water on a Jovian moon
(b) A multi-planet system close enough to be photographed
(c) An asteroid headed on a trajectory bringing it uncomfortably close to the earth
(d) the discovery of what dark matter really is

No idea

9) The hottest electronic device/toy will be
(a) the Blackberry Storm
(b) anything to do with the iPhone
(c) the Wii hula hoop
(d) wireless tech that can be used on an airplane (expect an investigation if someone is found using one of these right before a crash)

No idea

10) The hottest fashion item will be
(a) Towering heels, 5" and higher -- I do hope they get passe sometime soon.
(b) Suede split skirts
(c) Daishikis
(d) Dresses and suits with the logos of sports teams

If Daishikis are in, could caftans be far behind? So, C.

Special Bonus Question!

This person will publish a book:

(a) Lynne Cheney
(b) Tom Cruise
(c) Rod Blagojevich
(d) Sarah Palin
(e) John Edwards
(f) Dennis Kucinich
(g) Mike Huckabee
(h) Ron Paul
(i) Tina Fey
(j) Condoleeza Rice

Rice

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Oops I meant to say Sam Mendes rather than Sam Raimi is married to Kate Winslet. And nobody knows Barbara Billingsley?

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@jespah,

jespah wrote:

And nobody knows Barbara Billingsley?

she was a dirty dirty girl

"now, ward, don't you think you were a little hard on the beaver last night" Wink

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@jespah,

jespah wrote:

Oops I meant to say Sam Mendes rather than Sam Raimi is married to Kate Winslet. And nobody knows Barbara Billingsley?

Of course - who can forget June Clever!

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@jespah,

So far the crystal ball has been verra cloudy.

jespah wrote:

2009 predictions:

Here are 10 questions with 4 choices. But there's a 5th choice for all of the questions. It's just (e) Your own choice, please specify. So please do, and add a question if you like!

1) In 2009, the US will next go to war with
(a) Iran
(b) North Korea
(c) Nobody, it'll be same old, same old with what we currently are doing
(d) Darfur

2) We'll see the obituary for
(a) Barbara Billingsley
(b) Jimmy Carter
(c) Guy Pearce
(d) Ellen DeGeneres
n/a

3) In his first 100 days in office, Barack Obama will
(a) bail out Microsoft
(b) survive an assassination attempt
(c) pardon Rod Blagojevich
(d) admit, in an interview with Katie Couric, that Joe Biden wasn't his first choice for VP
n/a

4) This couple will head to divorce court
(a) Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
(b) Michael McKean and Annette O'Toole
(c) Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
(d) Kate Winslet and Sam Raimi
n/a

5) The FDA will announce
(a) a genetic connection to ovarian cancer can be treated with a preexisting drug
(b) that stem cells from apes can be used safely in humans
(c) that genetically modified rice does not bind with nutritional supplements and is little more than empty calories
(d) that Rogaine causes cancer
n/a

6) The following person will emerge as Barack Obama's top inside advisor
(a) Joe Biden
(b) Hilary Clinton
(c) Mitt Romney
(d) Michelle Obama
probably a, b and d more or level evenly

7) The winners of the World Series will be
(a) The Philadelphia Phillies
(b) The New York Yankees
(c) The Boston Red Sox
(d) The LA Dodgers

8) The next major astronomical discovery will be
(a) liquid water on a Jovian moon
(b) A multi-planet system close enough to be photographed
(c) An asteroid headed on a trajectory bringing it uncomfortably close to the earth
(d) the discovery of what dark matter really is
n/a, but seems to be within reach

9) The hottest electronic device/toy will be
(a) the Blackberry Storm
(b) anything to do with the iPhone
(c) the Wii hula hoop
(d) wireless tech that can be used on an airplane (expect an investigation if someone is found using one of these right before a crash)

10) The hottest fashion item will be
(a) Towering heels, 5" and higher
(b) Suede split skirts
(c) Daishikis
(d) Dresses and suits with the logos of sports teams
n/a, but [a], kinda, sorta
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Special Bonus Question!

This person will publish a book:

(a) Lynne Cheney
(b) Tom Cruise
(c) Rod Blagojevich
(d) Sarah Palin
(e) John Edwards
(f) Dennis Kucinich
(g) Mike Huckabee
(h) Ron Paul
(i) Tina Fey
(j) Condoleeza Rice

2010 predictions and a year in review topic to follow, eventually. New ideas for questions are always welcome!

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Hey, my predictions weren't as bad. I knew that the heels would get higher -
somehow I see a correlation to the economy here: the higher the heel the deeper the recession. I predicted about Palin's book too - I guess that was no brainer either.

jespah, here are some suggestion for 2010: facebook and twitter have practically eliminated myspace. What new internet technology will shove facebook/twitter aside?

What medical breakthroughs will there be in 2010?
a) cure for MS
b) a successful alternative to chemo and radiation for cancer patients
c) genetic alterations in the womb
d) miracle hair growth potion
e) (write in)

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@CalamityJane,

Excellent suggestions! Thank you!

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For the 2010 list of questions, Jespah, consider...
> The Dow finished at 10,428. At the end of 2010: (a) 9,000-9,500 (b) 9500-10400 (c) 10400-11600 (d) 11600 or up.
> Who will die? (a) Carter (b) Limbaugh etc
> Who will win the Super Bowl in February, 2010?
> What will the unemployment rate (now 10%) be as of the end of 2010:
(a) 9-9.4% (b) 9.5-9.8% (c) 9.9-10.3% (d) 10.4%+

Rephrase them at will...and make your NFL picks.

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How did I miss this thread!?

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@littlek,

I am eagerly awaiting the 2010 a2k Prediction Thread!

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@tsarstepan,

i predict, barring any last minute asteroid strikes, that there will indeed be a 2010

fingers crossed, about 20 minutes to go

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@djjd62,

You.. erm .. North Americans are all the same.

2010 is already 4 hours 45 minutes old.

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@lmur,

Are you telling me that 2010 is a prematurely born baby? She was scheduled to be born in 11 minutes!

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@tsarstepan,

It is (was?). And such a cute abator!

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@lmur,

I'll change the title of this topic in a moment. Thank you for all of your suggestions! Smile

2010 Predictions!!!

You know the drill. There are 4 possible answers, plus a 5th, which is none of the above/write in. Without further ado, your predictions for 2010, please:

1) What medical breakthroughs will there be in 2010?
a) cure for MS
b) a successful alternative to chemo and radiation for cancer patients
c) genetic alterations in the womb
d) miracle hair growth potion

2) The Dow finished at 10,428 in 2009. At the end of 2010, where will it finish?
(a) 9,000-9,500
(b) 9500-10400
(c) 10400-11600
(d) 11600 or higher.

3) We'll see the obituary for
(a) Rush Limbaugh
(b) Jimmy Carter
(c) Megan Fox
(d) Ellen DeGeneres

4) This couple will head to divorce court
(a) Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
(b) Michael McKean and Annette O'Toole
(c) Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
(d) Fergie and Josh Duhamel

5) The following person will emerge as Barack Obama's top inside advisor
(a) Joe Biden
(b) Hilary Clinton
(c) Bill Gates
(d) Michelle Obama

6) Who will win the Super Bowl?
(a) The New England Patriots
(b) The Indianapolis Colts
(c) The New Orleans Saints
(d) The San Diego Chargers

7) The winners of the World Series will be
(a) The Philadelphia Phillies
(b) The New York Yankees
(c) The Boston Red Sox
(d) The LA Dodgers

8) What will the American unemployment rate (now 10%) be as of the end of 2010?
(a) 9-9.4%
(b) 9.5-9.8%
(c) 9.9-10.3%
(d) 10.4%+

9) The hottest fashion item will be
(a) Corsets
(b) Hot pants
(c) Anything in emerald green and black
(d) Ripped and patched jeans

10) In 2010, the US will next go to war with
(a) Iran
(b) North Korea
(c) Nobody, it'll be same old, same old with what we currently are doing
(d) Darfur

Special Bonus Question!

This person will publish a book:

(a) Lady Gaga
(b) Tom Cruise
(c) Meryl Streep
(d) Oprah Winfrey
(e) Elizabeth Edwards
(f) Elin Nordegren
(g) Mike Huckabee
(h) Ron Paul
(i) Tina Fey
(j) Condoleeza Rice

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@jespah,

1) What medical breakthroughs will there be in 2010?
Write In: Vaccine for AIDS

2) The Dow finished at 10,428 in 2009. At the end of 2010, where will it finish?
(c) 10400-11600

3) We'll see the obituary for
Write In: Glen Beck

4) This couple will head to divorce court
Write In: Paul W.S. Anderson & Milla Jovovich

5) The following person will emerge as Barack Obama's top inside advisor
(c) Bill Gates

6) Who will win the Super Bowl?
(a) The New England Patriots

7) The winners of the World Series will be
(c) The Boston Red Sox

8) What will the American unemployment rate (now 10%) be as of the end of 2010?
(c) 9.9-10.3%

9) The hottest fashion item will be
Bowties!

10) In 2010, the US will next go to war with
(c) Nobody, it'll be same old, same old with what we currently are doing

Special Bonus Question!
This person will publish a book:
Write In: Lisa Simpson will publish a scathing tell all book.

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@jespah,

Wheee! Thanks Jespah!

1) What medical breakthroughs will there be in 2010?
a) cure for MS

2) The Dow finished at 10,428 in 2009. At the end of 2010, where will it finish?
(d) 11600 or higher

3) We'll see the obituary for
(a) Rush Limbaugh

4) This couple will head to divorce court
(a) Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes AND (c) Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

5) The following person will emerge as Barack Obama's top inside advisor
(d) Michelle Obama

6) Who will win the Super Bowl?
(e) None of the above (I really have no idea!)

7) The winners of the World Series will be
(c) The Boston Red Sox (like I have a choice heyah)

8) What will the American unemployment rate (now 10%) be as of the end of 2010?
(b) 9.5-9.8% (all the choices are frightfully high)

9) The hottest fashion item will be
(c) Anything in emerald green and black

10) In 2010, the US will next go to war with
(c) Nobody, it'll be same old, same old with what we currently are doing (sigh)

This person will publish a book:
(c) Meryl Streep (the one I hope would, but won't)
(e) Elizabeth Edwards and (j) Condoleeza Rice (the ones who will, but I won't read them)

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@littlek,

littlek wrote:

7) The winners of the World Series will be
(c) The Boston Red Sox (like I have a choice heyah)

No. No you don't! Mad

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@tsarstepan,

Like I said.

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Thank you, jespah for the new predictions!

1) What medical breakthroughs will there be in 2010?
a) cure for MS
b) a successful alternative to chemo and radiation for cancer patients
c) genetic alterations in the womb
d) miracle hair growth potion

2) The Dow finished at 10,428 in 2009. At the end of 2010, where will it finish?
(a) 9,000-9,500
(b) 9500-10400
(c) 10400-11600
(d) 11600 or higher.

3) We'll see the obituary for
(a) Rush Limbaugh
(b) Jimmy Carter
(c) Megan Fox
(d) Ellen DeGeneres

4) This couple will head to divorce court
(a) Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
(b) Michael McKean and Annette O'Toole
(c) Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
(d) Fergie and Josh Duhamel

5) The following person will emerge as Barack Obama's top inside advisor
(a) Joe Biden
(b) Hilary Clinton
(c) Bill Gates
(d) Michelle Obama

6) Who will win the Super Bowl?
(a) The New England Patriots
(b) The Indianapolis Colts
(c) The New Orleans Saints
(d) The San Diego Chargers

7) The winners of the World Series will be
(a) The Philadelphia Phillies
(b) The New York Yankees
(c) The Boston Red Sox
(d) The LA Dodgers

8) What will the American unemployment rate (now 10%) be as of the end of 2010?
(a) 9-9.4%
(b) 9.5-9.8%
(c) 9.9-10.3%
(d) 10.4%+

9) The hottest fashion item will be
(a) Corsets
(b) Hot pants
(c) Anything in emerald green and black
(d) Ripped and patched jeans

10) In 2010, the US will next go to war with
(a) Iran
(b) North Korea
(c) Nobody, it'll be same old, same old with what we currently are doing
(d) Darfur

Special Bonus Question!

This person will publish a book:

(a) Lady Gaga
(b) Tom Cruise
(c) Meryl Streep
(d) Oprah Winfrey
(e) Elizabeth Edwards
(f) Elin Nordegren
(g) Mike Huckabee
(h) Ron Paul
(i) Tina Fey
(j) Condoleeza Rice

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