Predictions for 2006

Hey, it's fun, even if I'm no good at it. And I'm no worse than anyone else doing it.

1) The 2006 elections will provide no significant gains for either party.

2) Britney Spears will not get divorced.

3) Kevin Federline's album will enjoy mixed sales. He'll still make several million. He lands a contract for TV or a movie in the process. Will still be called "Mr. Britney Spears" by the media.

4) Tom and Kate will not tie the knot.

5) Iraq's new government will perform reasonably well, their army will step up, and U.S. Troop levels will be below 75,000 by the end of the year.

6) Saddam Hussein will be convicted and executed--over U.N. protest.

7) The U.N. will try again to gain control of the Internet.

8) Joseph Lieberman will go Independent.

9) Iran will develop a nuclear weapon. Israel or the U.S. will take military action to keep them from using it.

10)North Korea's government will collapse. China will send in troops to stabilize the country.

11) I will be working for a completely different company.

12) I will finally figure out what I want to be when I grow up.

13) Walter will become interested in something entirely different from tractors/trains/cars.

14) Emma will take to kindergarten like a duck to water.

15) Terhi or I will start a side business.

16) There will be a major earthquake (6.0+) within in the U.S.

17) There will be a foiled terrorist attack at the Torino Olympics.

18) At least one major media organization will go out of business.