Read the News Before the News! 2010 Predictions    CURRENT EVENT PREDICTIONS The first Uranus/Descendant crossing took place in 1842. This was a tumultuous time politically. William Henry Harrison became the first Whig President in 1841 but died after only a month in office. John Tyler became the first Vice President to succeed to the Presidency. Another first during this cycle was the election of Barack Obama as the first African-American president. Bank bills to reform the industry were proposed during the first Uranus/Descendant crossing but President Tyler vetoed them until a more favorable bill was drafted in 1842. We can expect major banking reform to be passed in 2010. Tyler achieved significant foreign-policy victories due to Secretary of State Daniel Webster. Hillary Clinton will do the same for Barack Obama. Dec 25, 2009 terrorist act: An attempted Christmas terrorist attack by a Nigerian accused of trying to blow up a transatlantic airliner over Detroit failed when the detonator would not ignite. This “close call” by a religious Nigerian fanatic is not the work of a lone disenchanted rebel. Farouk Abdulmutallab received expert terrorist help in devising the explosive he carried in his underwear. The lunar eclipse on the U.S. Sun and Jupiter indicates the lucky failed attempt. Improvements in airport security were quickly ordered by the President and will, I predict, great improve air travel. Another terrorist attempt may still be made near Mar. 31, 2010 when the eclipse point is triggered by the transiting Sun. A late Mar. or early Apr. attack is more likely to be successful. Jobs bill: This boost to the economy could come by the end of February or near 23rd June. Financial regulation: Resistance by politicians and industry leaders in February is likely to postpone this important legislation until May. There is easier passage for most bills in the month of May. February offensive in Afghanistan The Uranus cycles in February indicate that a disruption of the Taliban strongholds in the south will take place. News before the news home page