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2011 Farmers' Almanac Winter Predictions Are In

By Steven HofferAug 30th 2010 – 5:07PM
Olivier Douliery, Abaca Press / MCT

Olivier Douliery, Abaca Press / MCT

(Aug. 30) -- Continuing a tradition almost as reliable as the winter season itself, the "Farmers' Almanac" revealed its annual long-term weather forecast Monday, this year predicting an overall "kinder and gentler" season for the contiguous United States. For the eastern third of the country (New England down to Florida...

White House: Rangel Charges 'Very Serious'

Jul 30th 2010 – 5:25PM
Alex Wong, Getty Images

Alex Wong, Getty Images

Moving ahead with a trial-like proceeding in Rep. Charles Rangel's ethics case is the "right course" for Congress, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Friday. Gibbs also predicted Democrats would retain control of the U.S. House, despite political setbacks and the weak economy.

The Sporting News is Right on the Money

By Kevin SchultzMay 20th 2008 – 4:24PM

Before the NHL season begins every year, everyone and their cat throws out their Stanley Cup predictions. Most end up horribly wrong. Heck, I made my predictions only after the regular season concluded and was still wrong. OK, I got Detroit right but Montreal has been gone for a little while now. The point is, it's all...

Jimmy Rollins is Saving His Hits for the Regular Season

By MulletMar 15th 2007 – 12:59PM

Jimmy Rollins is feeling frisky this spring. First, it was his proclamation that the Phillies, finally, are the team to beat on paper in the N.L. East. Now, he is resuming his role as Carnac and predicting a lofty personal goal: A career .274 hitter, Rollins wants more. "Two hundred hits," Rollins said. In a typical...

Peter King thinks the Chargers will win 10 games

By Rob ZepedaSep 4th 2006 – 10:56PM

Ten wins and a wild card berth. Heck, sign me up! Like AJ Smith says, just get in the tournament.2. * San Diego, 10-6. I really loved the defense -- until Steve Foley got shot three times after being chased by a cop Saturday night. Foley's a physical, 265-pound pass- and run-stopping fiend who was perfect in Marty...

Background on predictions

A prediction or forecast is a statement about the way things will happen in the future, often but not always based on experience or knowledge.

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