tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294386.post-1166220606813786272006-12-15T13:57:00.000-08:002006-12-15T14:14:28.176-08:00Jeane Dixon, well known astrologer and psychic, died approximately 10 years ago (January 26, 1997). As we wind down the current year, I thought it might be helpful to see what her last predictions were. While we here at Chrees’ World don’t believe in the paranormal, trying to glimpse the future is an art practiced by both pyschics and financial planners. <br /><br />Child star Emmanuel Lewis (“Webster”) will not only have a growth spurt but will star in the NBA. <br />Result: nobody watches the NBA anymore so we’re not sure.<br /><br />The divorce earlier this year of the Prince and Princess of Wales will not hurt the status of either party. <br />Result: Charles could be playing in the NBA for all we’ve heard of him in the past 10 years. Diana, despite mental instability but because of an untimely death, was nominated for and granted sainthood.<br /><br />Rap music will die with Tupac Shakur.<br />Result: The morphing of rap into many different directions in the past 10 years can be easily seen, including the Pope giving his blessing to the new hiphop mass. Tupac’s career soared after his death: 750 billion albums sold, four books on the best-sellers list simultaneously, and starring in at least 13 movies. While rap didn’t die, many rap recording artists did.<br /><br />The murderer of JonBenét Ramsey will be quickly found and sentenced. <br />Result: media circus, police incompetence, and the need to take a shower every time John Mark Karr is shown on TV.<br /><br />The upcoming comet Hale-Bopp will usher in a worldwide drive for peace and understanding.<br />Result: 39 Heaven’s Gate cult members commit suicide in order to ride on the spaceship trailing the comet. Many incidents threatening world peace have occurred since then, including Adam Sandler’s career.<br /><br />A new religious leader will be born this year whose followers will surpass all current organized religions.<br />Result: the first Harry Potter book was published in June 1997, and is the only media force to outsell Tupac. Some organized religions, like the Episcopal Church, decide to commit suicide instead.<br /><br />Civility, manners and clean language will make a comeback this year.<br />Result: <em>South Park</em> premiers on Comedy Central in August 1997. 1998 is formerly renamed “The year of the blow job.” 1999...well, the less said about what happened in Suite 238 at the Super Bowl, the better.<br /><br />One last birth prediction for 1997—a baby will be born this year that will shake up Hollywood.<br />Result: the fourth Mrs. Tom Cruise was born on April 23, 1997.Chreescondrieu@yahoo.com