Predictions for 2009 - Part I

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Date:	12-30-08
Host:	Art Bell
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Art Bell hosted Part I of his Annual Predictions Show, with callers sharing one event they see coming in 2009. Here are some of the predictions Coast listeners made for 2009:

• Martial law will be declared in some cities, said Brian from Portland.

• Jason in Nevada predicted that a nuclear device will go off in the Saudi oil fields.

• Keith in Ontario said 2009 will be the 'Year of the Homicide,' with the rate of murder spiking in the United States due to the dire economic circumstances.

• 'The Max' in Pueblo said that on 9/15/09 a global or nationwide pandemic would be unleashed by the US govt. as a form of population control.

• One caller predicted inflation would rise by 15% by the 4th quarter.

• Robin in Toronto sees major flooding in the Southern U.S.

• Tim from Salem, Ore. foresees life outside our solar system being discovered by either NASA or SETI.

• A cocker spaniel will be the White House first dog stated one listener.

• A high profile person will be involved in an accident related to a tire, declared Greg.

• Before the end of April, there'll be a bloodbath at the Mexico/Arizona border, serving as a catalyst for troops to be brought in, a listener suggested.

• Paul believes there'll be earth movement on the SW coast of Australia.

• California will shake from a quake centered around Orange County, said Sam from Calabasas.

• Valerie in Oklahoma City predicts a fire at an American-owned hotel, with a high loss of life but also miracle rescues.

• George Noory will marry in 2009, declared one caller.

Art also reviewed callers' predictions made for 2008. Here are some of the hits and misses.

Hits (Dings):

• Dow falls below 11,000.
• The US economy hits a wall mid-year.
• A major train wreck will occur.
• Silver goes over $20 an ounce.
• California runs out of money.
• More high school shootings.

Bonks (Misses):

• US & China go to war.
• Air Force One disappears.
• Zahi Hawass steps down.
• A quake hits California on June 21st.
• Mount Etna explodes.
• US boycotts the Olympics.
• Gore jumps into the race.
• Peace in the Middle East.
• US & Canada combine currency.

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Bumper Music

Bumper music from Tuesday December 30, 2008

1.	Midnight Express (The Chase) Giorgio Moroder	2.	Wicked Game Chris Isaak	3.	Boom Boom Ba Metisse
4.	Layla Derek & the Dominos	5.	Self Control Laura Branigan	6.	Year of the Cat Al Stewart
7.	Sky High Jigsaw	8.	Don't Leave Me This Way Thelma Houston	9.	Crazy on You Heart
10.	The Chain Fleetwood Mac	11.	White Bird It's a Beautiful Day	12.	Crunchy Granola Suite Neil Diamond
13.	Dancing Queen ABBA	14.	Classical Gas Mason Williams	15.	I'm In You Peter Frampton
16.	Midnight in the Desert Crystal Gayle