StanChart point out that their prediction of a construction boom next year hinges on government policy.

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At this point, I think any prediction I make is going to be too small.

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The researchers point out that simply having high trust in feelings does not automatically enhance prediction ability.

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If Knapp is making the point that this does not make sense I would agree with him, but my prediction that the neo Luddite moving is growing is not wrong.

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From a technology coverage point of view, as opposed to politics coverage, Yahoo could bring this type of data analysis and prediction engine to other content verticals.

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