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With large cash reserves, oil industry experts think Exxon is in a position to purchase one of its rival oil companies. Which company will CNNMoney report that Exxon purchases by end of May, 2009?

Consensus:

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Royal Dutch Shell

Shell

13%

Chevron

81%

None of the above

" It would be a long time coming. Secondly, EXXON will probably want to improve their hold on the market by improving their operations to provide a better product cheaper and expanding their dri... "

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dnicolo1

- Business Expert

Will The New Senate Seat a Full House?

The 111th U.S. Senate opens on Tuesday, January 6th with the occupants of four seats still uncertain: Obama's in Illinois; Clinton's in New York; Salazar's in Colorado; and Coleman's in Minnesota. As of Jan. 20th, how many of these seats will be f...

Consensus:

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0 to 1

1 to 2

40%

2 to 2

2 to 3

51%

3 to 4


Range: 0.00 to 4.00

" Illinois and Minnesota will have to wait a long time to get through all the lawsuits that will be filed. "

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sorenstam

- Politics Expert

Will FBI Probe End Richardson's Career?

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has just withdrawn his name from nomination as the new Secretary of Commerce for Barack Obama due to an ongoing investigation by the FBI. Will he also resign as Governor of New Mexico by June 1st, 2009?

Consensus:

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20%

Yes

80%

" If the investigation is going nowhere, then why give up a plum that was handed to him by Obama? This guy is sleazy and will be gone as Governor as well. New Mexico is almost as bad as Illinois... "

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deches

- Politics Expert

$1,000 Pot - Which T-Shirt Design Will Sell Best on Zazzle.com?

Zazzle is the leading online retailer of custom products, including t-shirts, poster, mugs -- even shoes. You can upload your own design, or browse others from professional artists and partners like Disney.

Consensus:

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35%

Hand to Hand Combat

28%

Sudoku Burnout

18%

Stealing Souls

19%

Retro Science

" This is an interesting way to advertise t-shirts. "

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sorenstam

- Other Expert

Will Smith's The Sound of Money?

Reports indicate that Actor Will Smith is the top money-making movie star of 2008. Will Will be the top money-making movie star of 2009, or will someone else take his earnings spot?

Consensus:

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20%

Smith again in 2009.

80%

Someone else in 2009.

" Smith will be the top money-making movie star of 2009. He is a great actor, able to play a wide variety of parts, outstandingly. "

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dnicolo1

- Pop Culture Guru

Hannah "Ka-Ching" Montana's Box-Office Haul?

Teen pop and TV star Miley Cyrus's "Hannah Montana: The Movie" is set to open in the U.S. on April 10, 2009. How much money will it make opening weekend?

Consensus:

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57%

$0 to 58,000,000

30%

$58,000,000 to 87,500,000

$87,500,000 to 112,500,000

$112,500,000 to 142,000,000

$142,000,000 to 200,000,000


Range: 0.00 to 200,000,000.00

" more that it's worth. "

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ediefaber

- Pop Culture Expert

Can Sarkozy Broker Peace in Gaza?

French President Nicolas Sarkozy was due to meet Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who lost control of Gaza to Hamas in June 2007. While blaming Hamas for causing Palestinian suffering with roc...

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yes

97%

other

" Isreal and Hamas will never come to an agreement in this short of time. Secondly, Israel is in the fight tomthe finsih with HAmas this time. No quarter to be given. "

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dnicolo1

- Current Events Scholar

Holiday Spending: Did the Grinch Prevail?

The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Commerce Dept. reports that consumer spending dropped 0.5% in November. The BEA report for December will be released on February 2nd.

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28%

Spending rose

17%

fell 0 - .2%

fell .4 - .6%

38%

fell .7 - .9%

14%

fell 1% or more

" Christmas returns and unpaid credit card charges, will bring the consumer spending numbers, down. "

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dnicolo1

- Business Expert

Dead Men Singing?

Members of the Grateful Dead, or The Dead, as they are now known as, have announced a tour schedule of 19 cities beginning in April, 2009.

Consensus:

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33%

Yes

67%

" How come they are not Greatful anymore? "

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deches

- Pop Culture Expert

Buy Your Own Mini-Madoff! (Only $50k)

Dozens of keepsakes relating to Bernie Madoff, investment advisor charged with fraud of up to $50 billion, are now for sale on ebay. One item is a homemade Bernie Madoff doll with button eyes. The seller is asking $50,000 for it. Will it sell by J...

Consensus:

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Yes

100%