Psychic predictions for tech in 2009
Countless people are trying to predict what 2009 could hold for the world of technology. Of course, it's all just guesswork -- these pundits aren't working with a crystal ball. So we decided to find someone who was.
We turned to two self-proclaimed psychics to get their takes on what's ahead for some of tech's biggest newsmakers in the new year. We received readings from Silicon Valley's surname-shunning Celia and L.A.'s "psychic angel," Shaun Moore. (Miss Cleo was unavailable -- last we heard, she was selling used cars in South Florida.)
Below, we've pitted the psychics' stances against some less clairvoyant conjectures. Check out the predictions for yourself and see which seem the most sensible. You can leave a comment if you'd like, but we suspect the psychics already know what you're thinking.
On Steve Jobs
• TheStreet.com's David Sterman: Jobs will give up the title of Apple CEO and remain only as chairman. He'll "realize that investors are overlooking Apple's management bench strength."
• Psychic Celia: Jobs has tough times ahead, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel. "I see that there's a big struggle, then I see very good news coming for him at the middle of the year."
• Psychic Shaun: He needs to focus more on his home life to improve his condition. "His personal life is in the toilet bowl ... and that's causing his health to suffer."
It can't be making things easy for the cleaning lady, either.
On Apple
• TheStreet.com's David Sterman: Apple's shares will fall in the beginning of '09 but rebound when the "next breakthrough device" debuts in the latter half of the year. The iPhone will also see "a range of hot-selling new uses."
• Psychic Celia: A significant shift is on the way. "I do see that the company will go a step higher. I see that there are a lot of changes coming."
• Psychic Shaun: Changes are coming, but they won't be quick. "There's someone that they're speaking to now, someone who will go in and clean things out."
Clean things out, you say? Maybe they can start with Steve's bathroom.
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A prediction by Edgar Cayce:When I invented the device, used for gravity control and real space travel (like a Flying Saucer) worked, I wrote to the Edgar Cayce Foundation about it..
I got a letter back from on of his sons.
He wrote: Father said that when that is invented, it will be an industrial revolution like the world has never seen.
Yes, I found over 1000 applications for the device. Every application is a new industry. You may guess why Nasa is not interested. You may also guess why Tesla did not dare to reveal how he tapped power out of the aether for his electric Pierce Arrow Car in 1931. (The system could also be used to power any dwelling on earth).
The units will be leased to give investors and taxman their due.
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