Monthly Archive for October, 2006

Prediction closed: THAROOR-127 as FALSE

Published on October 4, 2006 in Predictions. 0 Comments

Prediction THAROOR-127 stated that

Sashi Tharoor will be elected as the next UN Secretary-General.

As reported on several news sites, after the latest informal Security Council ballot results, Shashi Tharoor had announced he was leaving the race.

Hence, this prediction is being judged as FALSE and is closed, returning 0 Moolers per share.

The trading on this prediction started at 50 Moolers per share. The selling price had climbed to 60 Moolers/share before the arbitration. Unfortunately, this time around, the public predicted wrong!

Prediction closed: MSFT-AOL-2006 as FALSE

Published on October 3, 2006 in Predictions. 0 Comments

Prediction MSFT-AOL-2006 stated that

Microsoft will acquire a stake of at least 10% of AOL by 27 September 2006.

As there is no confirmed report by any news agency that Microsoft has acquired a stake of 10% in AOL by 03rd October 2006, this prediction is being judged as FALSE and is closed, returning 0 Moolers per share.

The trading on this prediction started at 50 Moolers per share. The selling price dropped and stabilised to 30 Moolers/share in early 2006. The public predicts correctly, again!