June 25, 2009 - Michael Jackson dies at age 50 of cardiac arrest. Born Aug 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana - Inner Potential Number 6, and cycle year 4 in 2009. Jackson died in his 'test' year, an indication that he was unable to overcome the weaknesses in his life.

2008

November 4, 2008 - The United States has a new President-Elect Barack Obama. He is in a 5 cycle year this year which is relative to change and that is certainly what he emphasized and what the US obviously wanted. He beat Senator John McCain by a large margin of the electoral college vote. Senator McCain is in his 3 cycle year and as predicted below would not beat Obama (or Clinton for that matter) in the Presidential election held today. 

October 14, 2008 - Canada voted today, and voted for status quo in the Canadian Parliament. There will be another minority Conservative government headed by Stephen Harper once again. The per cent of the popular vote that each party obtained stayed almost the same, although it translated to a number of new seats for the Conservatives and NDP. The Liberals under Stéphane Dion dropped the popular vote by just 1% but lost 21 seats. Stéphane Dion's reign as Liberal leader is now in doubt. Paradoxically the Green Party, the smallest of the parties, increased the popular vote the most (Elizabeth May was in the strongest cycle) but lost their only seat.

October 6, 2008 - World wide stock market meltdown. Major stock markets worldwide dropped 5% to 20% today. At one point Canada's TSE dropped 1200 points before rebounding to a 572 point drop by the close of trading. Year to date stocks have dropped up to 50% worldwide. Oil prices also dropped to USD$89 from their peak of over $150 earlier this year. All the major economic crashes of the last 100 years have occured when either the USA or the World has been in a 4 cycle year. This year 2008 the USA is in it's 4 cycle year.

October 1, 2008 - Bush's 700 billion dollar bailout package approved by Congress. The US is in the midst of the worst economic crises since the Great Depression of 1929. This money will go to banks to buy out bad investments resutlting from the sub prime mortgage crises earlier this year which has brought down the once mighty Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, amongst others. This is definately a test year for the USA.

October, 2008 - In the USA, which is in its test year (4 cycle year), the economy is going from bad to worse. Levels of Government, personal, and corporate debt are at an all time high. The US is living beyond its means. House prices have collapsed, credit has dried up, the dollar has been in a free fall, and the US government under George Bush is looking like a Socialist one instead of a Capitalist one bailing out anything in sight.

Sept, 2008 - Obama is now the Democratic nominee for President and McCain the Republican nominee. Obama has chosen Joe Biden (born November 20, 1942) as his running mate for VP and McCain has chosen Sarah Palin (born Feb 11 1942). For those of you interested enough, one vibration (number) is taking over presidential politics. Ronald Regan and subsequently Bill Clinton started this trend. The change is taking place due to the increased media scrutiny and availability 24 hours a day, as well as the fundamental nature and demands of democracy.

Sept, 2008 - Canada's conservative prime minister Stephen Harper (born April 30, 1959, 9 cycle year in 2008) announces that the election will take place Oct 14th, 2008. He is hoping to make his minority government a majority one. Stéphane Dion (liberal leader, born Sept 28, 1955, 3 cycle year in 2008), Jack Layton (NDP leader, born July 18, 1950, 9 cycle year in 2008), Gilles Duceppe (Bloc Quebecois leader, born July 22, 1947, 4 cycle year), and Elizabeth May (Green Party leader, born June 9, 1954, 8 cycle year in 2008) all wish to thwart him in that objective.

June 3rd, 2008 - The race finally appears to be over. The last 2 states have voted and now Obama has enough votes to be the Democratic candidate for President although Clinton has yet to concede! I said it was going to be close (see below) but who would have though it would have come to this.

Is the USA ready for a black President? Numerology is on Obama's side. Let's see what happens in November.

March 17th, 2008 - The US Presidential race: It appears that John McCain (Aug 29, 1936) is going to be a shoe-in for the republicans. His is in his 3 cycle year, which is very fortunate up until mid year, then expect some reversals of fortune after. He will not be in a good cycle when he runs against one or both of the current democratic front runners, Hillary Clinton (Oct 26, 1947) and Barack Obama.(Aug 4, 1961). Hillary is in a 2 cycle year, a somewhat perfect year to garner public support and Barack is in his 5 cycle year, a great year for promoting change, which seems to have taken hold of the American public, tired of the current two political dynasties of the last 20 years or so. Both democratic contenders are in a strong position to win the nomination of their party and to beat John McCain later this year, if he indeed becomes the republican candidate.

March 16th, 2008 - The United States (July 4th, 1776) is in its' 4 cycle year in 2008. This is the test year where weaknesses will be exposed in all areas. The economy by many accounts is already in recession. Expect more problems and weaknesses to be exposed the rest of the year. The housing market has gone into reverse, major wall street firms are close to collapse, and the dollar is at an all time low against many other currencies. Economoc problems aside, the US also has to deal with the fall out of a badly mismanaged war in Iraq. The projected total cost of this war has been estimated at 1.75 trillion dollars.

2007

July 7th, 2007 - 7/7/07 What does it mean? Is it fortunate or not? See the City TV (Edmonton) interview with Colin Maxwell on Friday 6th July, 2007 at 6:30pm and 11pm.

2006

November 7th, 2006 - President George Bush (his 4 cycle test year this year 2006) and the Republican Party get 2 black eyes at the US mid term elections. Both the Senate and the House are lost to the democrats. The failure of the war in Iraq is seen as one of the main reason for the defeat, especially the growing casualties of US soldiers and what would appear to be a looming all out civil war in Iraq. The recent ineptitude over the New Orleans flood disaster also contributed to the loss.

It is apparant that this year 2006 (his test year), that the weaknesses of the policies of President George Bush have manifested themselves. Everyone in a test year (4 cycle year) take note! Life will reveal your weaknesses if you are not on track.

September 2006 - Felipe Calderón (b. 18 August 1962)  is pronounced President-Elect of Mexico after a bitterly fought campaign against his main rival Andrés Manuel López Obrador (b. 11 November 1953). This election campaign has split Mexico down the middle, with Calderón winning by less than half a percent of the popular vote. Calderón , the winner is in an 8 cycle (reward year) this year, and the runner up Obrador is in his 4 cycle (test year).

July 2006 - Israel and Lebanon (Hezbullah) have been at war for a whole month. 15 years of redevelopment after the civil war has put Lebanon back to square one. Israel's attempt to stop rocket attacks from southern Lebanon by attacking and invading Lebanon has so far failed, as more rockets than ever have rained down upon northern Israel.

The world is in a 9 cycle year (endings) and both Israel and the US (Israel's main supporter) are both in a 2 cycle year, but a test month (4 cycle). As it is a 9 cycle year for the world, rather than ending the violence in the region, this is likely to stimulate more for another 9 years!

January 23, 2006 - election day: Paul Martin (born Aug 28, 1938, IP#3), Prime Minister of Canada resigns after loosing the election. This is his 9 cycle year, and of course a time to end things not begin them. He was also in the test month period (Jan 18 to Feb 28th). Stephen Harper (born April 30, 1959 - IP#4) now becomes Canada's new Prime Minister but leading a government with a slim minority, only 123 of 308 seats. Harper is in his 7 cycle year, but in an 8 cycle month.

2007

December 2005: Martha Stewart (born August 3, 1941, Inner Potential Number 8) has been out of jail for a few months now and is continuing with her career. She certainly has had her dramatic ups and downs. Her name is a 5 vibration, so it is not suprising. She also went to jail last year 2004, which was her 9 cycle year (endings and losses). Her company lost hundreds of millions of dollars during this period.

November 2005: Apple introduces a new video 'IPOD' continuing the success of the music, and, picture ipod's. IPOD is an 8 vibration name and Apples units dominate this market, outselling all other kinds combined.

October 2005: The relatively new artificial sweetener 'SPLENDA' now outsells all other aspartame and sacharine based sweeteners combined. SPLENDA is an 8 vibration name.

April 19, 2005: A New Pope! The College of Cardinals of the Catholic Church have elected, on the fourth ballot, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany (born April 16, 1927) as the new Pope. He takes on the name Pope Benedict XVI (16th). Ratzinger is in a 1 cycle year in 2005 (and in an 8 cycle month in April), so a good time to start his ministry as Pope. His inner potential number is 3. Expect him to be a very vocal Pope!

Under Pope John Paul II, Joseph Ratzinger led the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, formerly known as the Inquisition. He was Dean of the College of Cardinals, the body that elects the pope.

April 2, 2005: John Paul the Second (born Karol Wojtyla May 18th, 1920) died today at the Vatican. He was in his test year (4 cycle) and barely 2 days out of his test month (March). He was inner potential number 8.

2003-2004

December 26th, 2004: An earthquake of magnitude 9 or more happened off the coast of Indonesia today. It created a massive Tsunami (so called 'tidal wave') that killed an estimated 300 thousand in the countries surrounding the area. Most of the dead came from the area around Banda Aceh in Indonesia. This event also triggered massive aid donations form countries around the globe. An estimated 30 billion dollars US has been pledged. This is the largest aid package of its kind. 2005 is an 8 cycle year so money is a key note for 2005.

November 3, 2004: The US Presidential race is over and George W. Bush has been re-elected as President as predicted below (see October 25th, 2004). It is amazing what a 2 cycle year can do for your popularity. Also announced today is the confirmed election as President of Afghanistan of Hamid Karzai (name 38/2, b. Dec 24, 1957, 7 cycle year in 2004), the current interim President. Now that he is the first democratically elected leader in Afghanistan's history, he may reveal a stronger hand (albeit in a velvet glove) in running his nation.

October 25th, 2004: The US Presidential election is neck and neck for George W. Bush (b. July 6, 1946, 2 cycle year in 2004) and John Kerry (Dec 11, 1943, 3 cycle year in 2004). A very good year for Bush to get reelected, especially given the difficult state of affairs in Iraq. The year could end with a disappointment for Kerry. The US (b. July 4, 1776, 9 cycle year in 2004) As I predicted last year, this year 2004 has been more chaotic for the US, not only with the situation in Iraq, but also the number of natural disasters, eg 4 hurricanes in a row in the South East of the US. The year is not yet over and the US will be in a test month in November, the time of the election - "hanging chads" anyone?

Note: George W. Bush should drop the "W". His name is a more successful and less pig-headed 8 vibration without it. With the "W" it is a 4 vibration - good for staying the course - but where is that course taking the USA and the world!

October 25th, 2004: Ralph Klein (b. Nov 1, 1942), Premier of Alberta, announced the date of the Provincial Election today. He is aiming for a fourth term as Premier. He is in a new 1 cycle year in 2004, and it is both a good cycle year and month for him to have an election.

October 18th, 2004: A new mayor for Edmonton! Bill Smith is out after 3 terms, and Stephen Mandel (name 73/1, b. July 18, 1945, cycle year 5 in 2004) comes from behind to beat the 2 favourites Bill Smith and Robert Noce. Mandel's inner potential number is an 8 so expect a business approach to running city hall.

June 29, 2004: Canadian awoke today to a Minority Government headed by the new Liberal leader Paul Martin (b. August 28, 1938, 7 cycle year in 2004). He should have waited until after July 1st to call an election, it would have been a more positive time to get relected with a majority government. When all the votes were counted, the Liberals had elected 135 members to Parliament, the Conservatives 99, the NDP 19, the Bloc Québécois 54, and one seat went to an Independent. Paul Martin's name is an 8 vibration, and has given him much long term success in both politics and business. He owns Canada's largest shipping company.

December 13, 2003: Saddam Hussein (born April 28, 1937)  is captured in a small pit by Coalition Forces near Tikrit, Iraq. Saddam is in a 9 cycle month (endings) in a 2 cycle year.

December 12, 2003: Paul Martin (born Aug 28, 1938) becomes Canada's 21st Prime Minister. He also won the Libertal leadership convention this month, an 8 (reward month) cycle month for him in a 6 cycle year. His name combination is also an 8 vibration.

December 12, 2003: Jean Chretien (born January 11, 1934), Prime Minister of Canada for 10 years, and an MP for 40 years retires in his 9 cycle year (endings).

October 7, 2003: Arnold Schwarzenegger (born July 30, 1947) becomes Governor Elect of the State of California. Governor Gray Davis (born Dec 26, 1942) lost the recall election, and Schwarzenegger came out ahead of all the other candidates running for Governor. October is Schwarzenegger's 8 cycle month (rewards).

2003 September: Canada which is in its 5 cycle year has definately being going through a challenging time. The economy is still good and the dollar still rising against other currencies despite Mad Cow Disease and blocked exports to the US and other countries, the worst black-out in history, SARS, and the softwood lumber dispute with the US.

2003: It is a 6 cycle year for the world. Expect a little more stability generally this year, in all areas. It will be worrisome, but the extreme weather should settle down and the political situation should be settled more favourably for all. Debt issues will surface for many developing countries, and will have to renegotiated. The USA is in an 8 cycle year (their) reward year, so they will generally get what they want. However it is also a time to reap from all endeavours of the past 8 years - A time to reap what one sows! They should use their power wisely.

2003: For Canada it is a 5 cycle year, a time of change, growth, and new experiences. Canada will be a little bolder this year in foreign affairs, and the economy should continue to expand for the next 4 years. One troubling note is the signing of the Kyoto accord, in Dec 2002 last year. It was both a test year (4 cycle) and a test month, so it could cause unexpected problems for the next 4 years unless it is modified or ignored.

2003: Jean Chretien, Prime Minister of Canada has said he will retire in February 2004. Somehow I don't think he will make it that far. It is his 9 cycle year in 2003 and he may be gone by the middle of the year. I don't think he will have the stamina to continue any longer. This year is the natural time for him to retire, it is his year of rest.