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December 19, 2002

 
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Educated Guesses 2003 — Full Listing

Educated Guesses 2003 — Predictions from UA Experts

War Against Iraq would Cost Bush Re-Election

Technical Gadgets will Continue to Get Smaller, Make Life Easier

Riley to Face Crossroads in 2003, Tax Increase to Emerge as Potential Solution for Funding Crisis

More Shoppers Pushed into Internet Checkout Lanes

SUV Drivers may be Forced to Reduce Fuel Consumption

Goodbye Department Stores as We Knew You

Look for Possibility of Increased Mortgage Rates Next Year if Economy Continues Recovery

Quick and Healthy will be Buzz Words in Nutrition in 2003

War with Iraq will Cause Drop in Stock Market, Increase Market Place Uncertainty

Television and Radio Outlets will Continue Their Consolidation and Give Audiences Fewer Real Choices

Budget Shortfall, New Federal Guidelines to Hit Education Hard in 2003

Aging "Boomers" will Cause Changes to Health Care System

Look for Great, Wearable Clothes in 2003

Look for Reduction in Terrorist Attacks, but Expect More Deadly Incidents

News Channels will Continue "Crisis of the Moment" Coverage to Keep Viewers