Predictions.. photos on Flickr

En l’an 2000_Jean-Marc Côté_No.67_Madame à sa toilette by Johnny El-Rady

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The lady at her toilet

This gallery depicts a series of futuristic pictures by the French painter Jean-Marc Côté and other artists issued in 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1910. Originally in the form of paper cards enclosed in cigarette/cigar boxes and, later, as postcards, the images described the world as it was imagined to be like in the then distant year of 2000.

At least 87 were produced, and I have managed to capture 73 of them 😊. While a few were on point (A version of Skype or Facetime), many were wildly off-tangent (underwater croquet, anyone?). And all are definitely worth a look!

Sources: All images are in the public domain; Most were obtained from gallica.bnf.fr/

, although I had to edit a few to render them in higher resolution.

SCIENTIFIC PREDICTIONS 1973 by Enrico and Señor Tonto

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Cover of the italian edition of "Come predire scientificamente il futuro", an handbook on the "scientific" way to predict the future, 1973.

Mackeral Sky by Bennilover

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This is what my dad used to call a mackeral sky, because the sailors thought these altocumulus clouds looked like fish scales on the adult king mackeral. My dad grew up on an island off the coast of Maine and everyone watched the skies for weather information. I get a thrill seeing beautiful clouds; we only get them in winter or fall.

Ulster Prediction by rock star

"Prediction is very difficult, by Adriano Branco Neves

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especially if it's about the future."

Niels Bohr

Corona Prediction by Mrs Thompson

RAB'S REVIEWS (PART 1) by crooksie1

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Hello ebullient sci-fier, You are made most welcome to another Rab's Reviews, greetings and I wish a great new year to one and all.

Are you one of those people who remember when Black and White sci-fi moves 'Roamed' the Earth, believing everything you saw and thinking 'this could really happen'...those were the days Eh!. The War of the Satellites is a movie that has 'trod' the Earth long ago, indeed it could be called the Iguanodon of the sci-fi world, the Iguanodon had a special set of grinding teeth. This is a movie with a lot of bite, that you can really get your teeth into, it will take you back to a time when the World was a great place to live, except for the monsters...

Some intresting opening sequences, which could have been made from a piece of card cut with a pair of childs sissors, some jittery jumpy music is added for stimulating effect. A 'classy' opening space scene with stars, planets and nebula in the background, a Sattellite passes by (looks like a ping-pong ball with a knitting needle stuck through it) it is being watched from an observatory on Earth. Six men and a woman are watching inside the observatory on a flat screen T.V. (yes I did say flat screen T.V.) "How much longer", says one. "Very soon now", is the reply. "Why do we watch", asks another. "Patients Mr Demonie, we must give the good Doctor the benefit of every doubt, and we must admit we have done that up to now." the reply is, "Yes Mr Achan, I must admit that." Mr Achan says, "Let me see now, this is nine times, 1/2 a billion dollars,and this will make 10," we see the Satellite pass across the screen again. Another scientist speaks, "It's still in its orbit Mr Achan." Mr Achan replies by asking Miss Carrington (Cybill), "What is your opinion." Miss Carrington replies, "I correlate observed data Mr Achan, I make no predictions." (this lady would make first officer 'Spock' a great wife) another scientist 'butts-in', "Well I make a prediction, all those men in that Satellite will die, as have all the others, and when they do your project comes to an end Doctor." The satellite approaches the 'critical' area, all the scientists gather worriedly around the screen, one says, "There it is the 'Barrier', its forming again," someone else speaks, "Get through it." We see the satellite approach and is destroyed in an explosion, Mr Achan says, "I am truly sorry Dr Van Pundit, what is it that destroys every manned satellite that we launch." Dr Van Pundit replies, "I don't know, I just don't know." Mr Achan is becoming angry, "Yet you propose to follow this tenth failure with another attempt using more of your volunteers." Dr Van Pundit replies, "no matter how many times we fail Mr Achan, we'll continue until we succeed." Mr Achan retorts, "Human beings are not guinea pigs, I warn you Dr I will fight you on the floor of the council all the way, we've seen enough." they leave.

A young 'courting couple' are in their convertible parked up in the woods. Jack says, "Are you still cold baby," she (Mick) replies, "Yeah! but I'm getting warmer every second...'ring-a-ding-ding-ding." Jack informs her, "Listen doll they're playing our song, to many violins, change the station maybe we can get someone else's disk." A satellite 'streaks' across the heavens above them, Jack points and says, "a shooting star." Mick says, "Darling you're so romantic, make a wish." Jack replies, "that's no shooting star, it can't be 'Sputnik' it's not listed in the T.V. guide, Wow something is 'flippin' around here...(does anyone understand this)..Mick says, "Yeah! and it's my top," she continues, "Jack I really am scared." The audience is treated to a catastrophic explosion as the satellite strikes the ground. The couple hold each other tightly, Mick says, "did you hear something," Jack replies, "Yeah! my elastic just snapped." she responds, "no! besides that idiot, go see what it is, you're not scared are you." Jack gets out of the car to investigate, he spots a silver missile stuck into the ground, he calls his girlfriend, "hey Mick! come get a load of this." Mick replies, "Oh al-right! but I hope you know what you're doing, you know you 'flunked' chemistry twice." she gets out of the car and meets Jack who says, "What'll I do now." Mick says, "I don't know but make it 'snappy' we're double parked." They approach the rocket, Jack tries to pull it out of the ground saying, "well just don't stand there, who's the 3 letter man around here." Mick lends a hand and they retrieve the rocket. Jack 'taps' the rocket with a stone, there is something written on it, he tries to read it...HASS..MASS..IN...YOU...IM..YOUNIGHT IM PLANET..TAY." (sci-fier I feel so sorry for you, who can only read this and not see the acting, unforgettable)

We 'cut' to an image of a multi-storey Government building, a congress of people gathered together for talks. A woman is on a podium reading a message, "To the United Nations of the 3rd planet called by the inhabitance thereof the earth, Attention, we the masters of the spiral nebula Gana have been observing your actions, understand Earthlings, and look with disfavour upon your persistent efforts to depart from your own planet, and infest other areas of the Universe, we have set up quarantine measures to insure that the contamination shall not be allowed to spread. We shall frustrate your every attempt in the future, as we have those in the past, knowing that Earthlings are equipped with rudimentary reflex type intelligence, we are taking this means of conveying our command that all such efforts to expand and depart from the effected Earth, shall from this moment be stopped."

The Head of the U.N. (the president) stands on the podium facing the delegates who call his name, "Mr President!, Mr President!" He replies, "the chair recognizes the honourable member of the United States." A delegate stands up and asks, "Mr President, honourable delegates to the general assembly, I speak for all men everywhere when I say this Alien intelligence is wrong, if a man can be dismissed as a disease or a growth that infests our planet, our hopes, our aspirations lead us to the stars, no other race has the right to judge us or to deign us that journey."

'Cut' to Doctor Van Pounder who is being interviewed in an office by a reporter who asks, "What do you think of the space message." he replies, "Gentlemen!, Gentlemen, ladies please, I'll be frank with you, whatever I say is only an opinion." He is asked, "Why was the message in Latin, does it mean the end of project SIGMA." He replies, "the fact that the message was in latin causes me to believe it's a hoax, there are those who would like to see our rocket abandoned, however as for project SIGMA it will most assuredly proceed." Someone else asks, "Do you think you'll get a new volunteer crew." Doctor Van Pounder answers, "Well there's an old saying, if you just want something send someone for it, but if you really want it, go yourself." the reporter asks, "then you'd go up yourself." someone else adds, "that's a suicide mission." the Doctor responds, "I won't ask anyone to take a risk I wouldn't take myself, I mean to Captain my own ship." This causes quite a stir among the reporters. Mr Van Pounder stands up and declares, "and now gentleman, if you'll excuse me, I have an appointment with some 'components' (that's right components). The reporters disperse, and the lady who read the space message, says to her boyfriend, "I'm going with him", Her boyfriend replies, "I guess that makes me a volunteer also," they move over to the doctor and ask, "You've really started something this time doctor," He answers, "I think you're right, but I'm not at all certain I am right," Dave suggests that it's a hoax, and Dr Van Pounder explains, "Ever since the capsule has landed, we've been working on it, the metal container it's self defies analysis, it's harder than anything we've been able to devise, and it has a fantastic thermal resistance." Dave says, "I didn't know that, I haven't read all the reports yet." Mr Pounder continues, "Yes!, and consider the method of communication, now this is something telepathically geared to the human mind, one merely thinks the message and it appears, stop thinking and it goes blank again," the lady says, "Curious about the Latin." The Dr answers, "Well why not Latin it was understood throughout the civilized world, perhaps they think it still is." Dave speaks, "Well the whole thing is a little hard to swallow," Dr Van Pounder replies, "Dave!, not so many years back space travel was a little hard to swallow."

The headlines appear on a newspaper, SIGMA PROGRAM GIVEN OK, some exciting music is playing, and we are treated to a perplexing 'Rocket launch site' with rockets ready to go, the music builds....more headlines, MESSAGE FROM SPACE HOAX-SAYS SCIENTIST, back to the amazing launch pad again, music still building, more headlines, CREW IN TRAINING FOR SPACE FLIGHT, SIGMA NEAR COMPLETION, back to a close-up of the launch pad and what looks like, a giant ping pong ball with a knitting needle stuck through it.

Dr Van Pounder is in his office, Miss Carrington, (Cybill) enters, and hands him some papers saying, "I've calculated the figures for the Doppler effect at the speeds we'll be travelling." The Dr replies, "I want the figures all the way up to the speed of light, we can't put the solar reactors through a full test here on Earth, but if they reach optimum efficiency in space, we'll be the first to obtain Photon Propulsion." (great stuff). The phone rings it's Mr Hatchkiss he sounds worried, "It's Achan and his crowd Van, they're reviving the whole suicide issue, and the council, you'd better get down here in a hurry." Van replies. "I'll get there as soon as I can." It's night time and Dr Van Pounder is driving his car down the road, he begins to have difficulty in controlling his vehicle, there's something bright and flashing in the sky above him, it's focusing it's power onto the doctors car, which skids of the road,and summersaults down a hill, a horrific accident, the bright flashing stops.

Back at the U.N. a delegate is addressing the President, a small piece of paper is handed to the United States delegates, it is read with great interest. "Mr President!," calls the United States delegate. "I apologize to the honourable gentleman for interrupting, but his speech is no longer necessary, Dr Van Pounder without whom project SIGMA cannot proceed, Dr Van Pounder was killed in an auto-mobile accident on his way to this forum." Another delegate addresses the president, "I extend my condolences to the delegate from the United States, now there can be no further reason to delay passage of my motion to suspend payments of funds to project SIGMA immediately." Just as he finishes, the doors of the U.N. assembly burst open and in walks Dr Van Pounder, (but all us sci-fiers know there's something wrong here).

Van and his colleague Hatchkiss enter a room, Hatchkiss speaks, "I hope I never live through another moment like that again Van, getting that message, the shock of seeing you in the doorway, risen from the dead like that, it's almost a miracle." Pounder replies, "as I explained, the officer was mistaken." Hatchkiss replies, "well miracle or no miracle it worked like a charm, it pulled the slats right out from under old Achan, if I didn't know better, I'd say you'd planned it yourself." Van says, "We'll if you'll excuse me Mr Hatchkiss, I have some charts to prepare, I do hope you don't mind my using your office." Mr Hatchkiss answers, "No not at all, make yourself comfortable," and leaves. Mr Pounder switches the radio on and moves to the other side of the room, the commentator is reporting the sudden death of Dr Van Pounder, and his re-appearance at the U.N. As Dr Van Pounder listens, a Ghostly apparition of himself materializes and walks back to the radio, switches the radio off, looks back at the original Dr Pounder, they stare at each other, then walk away. (very frightening scene, very unexpected)

Cut to the launch pad, more headlines, with accompanying eerie music, FULL SPEED ON SIGMA AS UN GIVES BLESSING. The (lets call him) evil Dr Van Pounder is in his office, and is communicating with the Aliens saying, "They proceed with their plans, our warning did not deter them." An Alien voice resounds through some impressive graphical effects, "I propose a stronger warning." there's a knock at the door. Evil Van calls, "come in," It's Dave who says, "excuse me Van, I thought I heard you talking to somebody." Evil Van replies, "No Dave quite alone," Dave says, "I was wondering if I could ask you a question personally." Van says, "certainly, sit down what's on your mind." Dave explains, " It's about Cybill, she's volunteered for this job because she has great admiration for you, and I know what the chances of our returning are." Van asks, "Do you agree with Achan, that it's a suicide mission." Dave replies, "I didn't say that, if I did, I wouldn't be here, I know the danger involved, and I think you should order Cybill to stay behind." Van answers, "Miss Carrington is a very intelligent young woman, quite capable of making her own decisions." Cybill enters the office and says, "doctor turn on the radio quickly," he does so, a news reporter is reporting that, fires, floods, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are spontaneously bursting out all over the World. Disastrous 'reel' footage from around the globe, wild fires, earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis, the commentator giving us a 'running' report, "these terrible events are purposeful and directed at earth..." Van switches the radio off and answers the phone, it's Hatch. Van says, "Yes we've been listening what can we do, we've got to quit, we can't fight this, I'll send Dave over with a statement, goodbye. Dave speaks, "Van you're not giving up." Van replies, "We're up against a race of beings whose intelligence is as ours to ants and bacteria, we have the choice of continuing to exist under whatever conditions they may name, or of being exterminated, its that simple, Cybill I want you to type this up immediately.

Hatch slams some papers onto the desk saying, "Intolerable." Dave says, "Well I guess that puts the 'raps' on SIGMA," Hatch replies, "and to think that Van should plunge the knife, let Stephens give the report, I haven't the heart for it I'm sick." Dave and Cybill take the report,

At the U.N. meeting a delegate is speaking, "the honourable delegates will recall, how my colleagues and I warned you of the dire consequences if we ignored this ultimatum, we are obviously in the grip of a force stronger than we can oppose, I notice that the delegate of the United States has chosen not to be present, well don't you agree we must give up as a matter of pure naked survival." Dave replies, "the delegate from the United States sends his apologies for his unfortunate absence from this important meeting, but has sent a message, the delegate has spoken of 'naked survival' Gentlemen! you do not survive by abject surrender, nations and Worlds must fight for survival, if we give in now, let down our defences, give this Alien planet full control over our actions and lives for mere survival, won't they even take that away from us, now ask yourselves, why!, are the aliens so concerned that we do not penetrate the SIGMA barrier, that this action alone insights retaliation, they consider us a danger if we break out of quarantine, they haven't even bothered to find out whether or not our motives are peaceful or not, we would collaborate and share knowledge as equal partners in the universe, we can't show them this by surrendering, they do not wish us to travel the skies, gentlemen we must proceed with project SIGMA at all costs." All the delegates give Dave a rapturous applause, he leaves. Van Pounder sits in his office and realizes what looked like certain defeat of project SIGMA turned into a brilliant vindication by an impassioned address to the U.N. by Dave.

We return to the rocket launch pad, Van and Dave are discussing figures, Van speaking, "Radiation density 1500 miles 10x-27, 2000 miles 10x-30, 2500 miles...." the door opens Jonny enters and asks, "Doctor how did you get here." Dave says, "We've been sweating it out here for the past 3 hours." Jonny replies, "Well that's funny, because I could have sworn I saw you over at the probing ground." Dave says, "I guess the place is getting to much for you Jonny, the eyes go first, Van here will probably be next, he's been working like twins." Jonny says,"Triplets is more like it, Oh! I just came to tell you that the new solenoids have arrived, we're testing them now." Dave notices something on Van's arm he says, "You still have that growth on your arm, you know you ought to take care of that Van, these things can be dangerous." A voice on the intercom informs Van that he is wanted in the reactor construction area. He says, "I'd better get over there," he notices something is 'up' with Dave, continuing, "what's the matter Dave." Dave says, "nothing Van." Van replies, "You can handle the rest of the reports can't you."...."Sure!" "I'll see you later." Van leaves. Dave goes outside, and 'jots' down the number plate on Van's car 9Z-9324 he drives away.

Van enters the construction area and says to John, "You want to see me." John replies, "Yes Doctor, it's the new solenoids," John sets his wielding torch onto a metal frame, it's still burning, "they're not testing up to capacity resistance." Van accidentally rests his hand in the direct path of the flame of the wielding torch, his hand begins to turn black (great effects) they continue to talk, Van doesn't even notice the horrific incineration of his hand, but Jonny notices and pulls Van's hand away from the flame saying, "Look out!, I'll get a doctor," and runs out. Van shouts, "No!", but can't stop him. Van turns off the wielder, holds his charcoaled coloured hand up, looks at it and shows no sign of pain whatsoever. A close up of Van's hand shows us how horrific his injury is, and he heals himself just by rubbing his good hand over it, it returns to normal. A Doctor arrives and says, "let me look at that hand Van," he inspects both hands saying, "What kind of a joke is this?" Van says, "Would you mind explaining what this is all about," The Dr replies, "well sure, John came rushing in and said you'd burned your hand." John speaks, "With this torch I saw it," Van replies, "quite obviously he's mistaken, we were examining the solenoids, suddenly he screamed and ran out of the room." The Dr says, "I see, well he's been under a lot of pressure, I'm surprised there hasn't been more of this sort of thing." As we approach Blast off, John is upset, "What are you talking about." The Dr says, "Buck fever Ma Boy!, I'm afraid your grounded." John argues, "I saw it with my own eyes, in the flame of that torch, and he didn't even feel it, there's something about you, you're not human, I know what I saw." Van says, "Perhaps you see to much." John is ushered out of the room.

We're at 'EWINS' Auto Wrecking Garage now (scrap yard) Dave is looking around at the car number plates, he finds the plate 9Z-9324 it's the same as the number plate he jotted down earlier, he phones Cybill, "Meet me at the launch site, I've got to speak to you." Back at the launch site 3 rockets sit ready for Blast off. Dave is there, the intercom announces, rocket 1 ready to go, he finds Cybill who says, "we haven't got much time, I'm going in rocket 1." Dave says, "You where scheduled for rocket 2 with me." Cybill replies, "Van made me switch," Dave points out, "You can't go with him," Cybill replies, "he must have had a reason," and the lift doors close. The intercom announces, "Rocket 1...five minutes," Van is standing checking the astronauts as they enter the rocket, John approaches and apologizes for causing any trouble. The Dr says, "he's as good as new, astronautical engineers don't grow on trees." Van says, "No they don't, I'll see you on board," and lets them through. Intercom..."T minus four minutes, Dr Van Pounder is wanted in general control," Dave makes his way through the corridors to rocket 1, again the intercom, "Dr Van Pounder wanted on board rocket 1 immediately." The launch doors open, Dave spots Van and hides, Van does not know what to do...should he go to general control or rocket 1, so he turns, faces the launch doors, and once again the Ghostly apparition of himself materializes from his own body and walks to the launch doors. Dave is watching this, and (let's say 'split') Van goes to general control, and (original) Van goes into the rocket. We see a close up oe rocket 1, (it looks remarkably like Thunderbird 1) Van tells Cybill, "We're about to blast off," she goes to her comfy launch couch and straps her self in. Van checks the instrument panel and tells John to have a good trip. John is very nervous and says, "Yes sir!," Van leaves and straps himself in beside Cybill, (I must get one of those couches for my living room) Dave is still 'lurking' about outside wondering what to do, he looks up at rocket 1, the countdown begins, 9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1, fire! and rocket 1 lifts off, (spectacular visual imagery from here on in...) Dave goes to his rocket, and straps himself in, 3-2-1-...rocket 2 blasts off. We witness the 3 rockets 'zip' past on the flat screen monitor back at mission control. the controller speaks, "Rocket 1 second stage fire!" (do not miss the separation of rocket 1, this is the stuff sci-fiers are made of), "Rocket 2 second stage fire!," (a double helping, can it get any better), "Rocket 1 third stage fire!," (I'm going to have to take something), Rocket 1 is approaching the rendezvous point, rocket 2 converging, rocket 3 converging, (Wow! I'm sorry sci-fier 'Alexithymia' has taken over..) So the rockets fire their ping-pong balls into space, and they converge to make one big satellite. The controller announces, "Contact complete, ship in orbit, ground control handing over, good luck." Van is now in charge of the satellite. John raises the antenna and activates gravity control. Van commands, "Feedback interlock on automatic, orientate solar aspect cells, automate robot control." All his commands are adhered to, he unstraps and tells Cybill to check the computer panel. (split) Van meets John. John tells Van he needs a doctor, Van puts his hand in front of John's chest, John can't move, Van speaks, "I've partially inactivated your muscular system, there's no time to be more explicit, I have no desire to harm you, the warning from space is valid, it came from a superior intelligence, an intelligence able to transform energy into matter, and back again, you once told me I was not Human, you're correct, I am above the Human a transformation which can be yours, this satellite will never return to Earth...

Corona Prediction by Mrs Thompson

Digital Marketing Predictions - Web Wednesday HK (V81) - 137 by Napoleon Biggs

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“Digital Marketing Predictions 2014” at Web Wednesday Hong Kong on 22nd January 2014

Our 81st social mixer to celebrate the launch of the Digital + Direct Marketing Association (www.ddma.asia) attracted over 200 guests.

Our host, Napoleon Biggs, hosted a panel discussion with four senior marketers:

- David Ketchum, Chairman of the Digital + Direct Marketing Association Asia and President of Bite Global Marketing Services. Follow David on Twitter - @ketchum.

- Argha Sen, Director of Omni-Channel at Fung Retailing Group. Follow Argha on Twitter - @goodfood65

- Kate Scott, Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Hong Kong CSL Limited. Follow on Kate on Twitter - @kesabeth.

- Stephanie Silvester, Group Marketing Manager, Asia-Pacific at Verizon Enterprise Solutions.

More on our blog: bit.ly/wwhkv81blog

Photos by bronney.com/

En l’an 2000_Jean-Marc Côté_No.07_Sentinelle avancée en hélicoptère by Johnny El-Rady

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Forward Sentry in Helicopter

This gallery depicts a series of futuristic pictures by the French painter Jean-Marc Côté and other artists issued in 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1910. Originally in the form of paper cards enclosed in cigarette/cigar boxes and, later, as postcards, the images described the world as it was imagined to be like in the then distant year of 2000.

At least 87 were produced, and I have managed to capture 73 of them 😊. While a few were on point (A version of Skype or Facetime), many were wildly off-tangent (underwater croquet, anyone?). And all are definitely worth a look!

Sources: All images are in the public domain; Most were obtained from gallica.bnf.fr/

, although I had to edit a few to render them in higher resolution.

Prediction by Carl Ayling

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TP52 - Week 25 Sign

Corona Prediction by Mrs Thompson

predictions_2999 by Image Collection

Prediction by Eldon Underhill

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Experts predict the biggest interior design trends for 2017 by Steven Cook

Want to know what the biggest interior design trends will be in 2017? We asked some of Australia’s top interior experts to reveal their design predictions.

Natural tones

“In 2017 we will be seeing more natural tones, which create a rustic yet controlled vibe,” says multi-award-winning Melbourne interior designer David Hicks. “Olive, terracotta, cinnamon and indigo are a few big ones to look out for. Accents of copper and silver will also continue to be big.”

“Colours to look out for are mustard, shades of purple and mauve and variations of green and blue,” says Jessica Bellef, head of styling at Temple & Webster, the online retailer of furniture and homewares. “Indigo is a continued darling of the colour trend world, but we will see the evolution of it in washed finishes and lightweight chambray fabrics, lending a more casual feel to the look.”

Earthy textures

“As a nation, we are collectively moving towards sustainable practices and pieces, and home interior trends are reflecting this positive change,” says Justine Stedman, director and principal stylist at Vault Interiors in Sydney. “Materials that have greater longevity, and age more gracefully, are quickly becoming a more regular fixture in the 21st-century home. This means more natural and textured fabrics and materials, such as crepe, cotton, linen and leather, are more prevalent than ever.”

Artisan and custom pieces

Work by contemporary crafts-people (ceramics and glassware through to custom lighting and furniture) will become a focus as consumers are beginning to look for more unique pieces, as well as, high quality materials from ethical sources, says Anya Haywood, principal designer at Anya H Interiors in Sydney. “This has become the new definition of luxury, to have something a little different from the mass market range available online.”

Vintage globes and suitcases

“It looks like furniture designers are taking inspiration from historical explorers and naturalists,” says Haywood. “You’ll see more vintage globes and suitcases as feature pieces, as well as, plant drawings and butterfly motifs.”

Wicker

“I predict we will be seeing even more wicker in 2017,” says Haywood. “From chairs and lampshades to accessory pieces. Toffee-coloured wicker contrasting against a crisp white will make a winning combo.”

Global nomad

“Interiors inspired by the concept of the ‘global nomad’ will be on-trend, featuring textiles rich in colour, embellishment and pattern. Traditional African handcrafts, Indian block prints and Aztec motifs will be a big focus,” says Bellef.

Moroccan mosaics

“Going into 2017 I see Australians far more interested in using handmade products and steering away from mass-produced items,” says Georgia Ezra, interior architect at Gabbe in Melbourne. “This would certainly be seen in the creative use of tiles. Moroccan hand-made mosaics are huge at the moment, I don’t see these ever going out of style. Tilesofezra have a beautiful range of Moroccan zellige mosaics. These are timeless creations that have been manufactured for centuries, sustaining the craft and tradition of Morocco and allowing for the end user to have a product in their home which adds intense dramatic layering and a bespoke aura one cannot see in a mass produced tile.”

Terrazzo

“In terms of materials, marble has been a huge trend over recent years because it is refined and timeless. However, other natural materials such as terracotta, cork and terrazzo are on the rise,” says Bianca Hung, senior associate at Hayball, a Melbourne-based architecture, interior and urban design practice. “We are starting to see terrazzo in more and more designs with black/white and grey hues leading the way. But as the trend becomes more popular, incredible hues of green, amber and terracotta will spring up in Australia as they have in Italy.”

Elaborate interiors

“Glamour will shine through in 2017,” says Bellef. “Think lots of brass and gold through art-deco-inspired wallpaper design and Shanghai-inspired luxe with rich fabrics or furniture with intricate inlay details.”

Sydney interior designer Crystal Amesbury says she has been excited to see an increase in suppliers bringing in more adventurous colour options in both kitchen sinks (think black, brass and rose gold) and bathroom basins. “An incredible array of colours are now becoming available in ceramic, such as moss green, coal, pearl, copper and taupe.”

Luxury ‘strokable’ fabric for modern chairs and sofas

“We will see more luxurious, glamorous fabrics being used across even the more mainstream furniture brands,” says Haywood. “There will be an increased use of velvet and faux fur fabrics and wall coverings. I’m personally happy to see the increased use of velvet. For families, velvet is such a great bullet-proof fabric to use with kids and pets around.”

Mid-century design

“We will see a move away from contemporary design, with the focus coming back to form and function rather than design for design’s sake,” says Hicks. “Mid-century will return to favour as a core design influence. This trend will play up the beauty in everyday materials and will be almost brutalist in its aesthetic.”

That said, the application of stone and bricks in interior designing is going to be demanded by majority of homeowners. Thus, the industry of faux brick panels and stone panels may get advanced.

Predictions 007 - In the Year 2000 - December 1900 - Ladies Home Journal - FINAL by Johnny El-Rady

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In December 1900, the Ladies’ Home Journal publishes 28 predictions for the year 2000!

This article was written by civil engineer John Elfreth Watkins, Jr. who claimed to have surveyed “the most learned and conservative minds in America… the wisest and most careful men in our greatest institutions of science and learning.”

The 28 predictions cover various topics including travel, the transmission of information over great distances, and biological and genetic mutations.

Please judge for yourself how close to reality these were 😊.

The actual article can be found here:

babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015011411264&seq=12

A transcript which I used is here:

earlyradiohistory.us/1900next.htm

Policy Analysis Market Logo by Daniel X. O'Neil

de DARPA

En l’an 2000_Jean-Marc Côté_No.02_Une fête des fleurs by Johnny El-Rady

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A Festival of Flowers

This gallery depicts a series of futuristic pictures by the French painter Jean-Marc Côté and other artists issued in 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1910. Originally in the form of paper cards enclosed in cigarette/cigar boxes and, later, as postcards, the images described the world as it was imagined to be like in the then distant year of 2000.

At least 87 were produced, and I have managed to capture 73 of them 😊. While a few were on point (A version of Skype or Facetime), many were wildly off-tangent (underwater croquet, anyone?). And all are definitely worth a look!

Sources: All images are in the public domain; Most were obtained from gallica.bnf.fr/

, although I had to edit a few to render them in higher resolution.

Prediction by Nigel Parker

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Predictions by Emma

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Wasn't sure where to go with the camera today...my friend at work said it must be hard finding things to take photos of in the same few places, and I said it would be easier soon as the seasons started to change... 'there'll be crocuses soon' I said. And then I went to the park across the road and there they were :-)

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En l’an 2000_Jean-Marc Côté_No.08_Le coup de l'étrier by Johnny El-Rady

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The kick of the stirrup

This gallery depicts a series of futuristic pictures by the French painter Jean-Marc Côté and other artists issued in 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1910. Originally in the form of paper cards enclosed in cigarette/cigar boxes and, later, as postcards, the images described the world as it was imagined to be like in the then distant year of 2000.

At least 87 were produced, and I have managed to capture 73 of them 😊. While a few were on point (A version of Skype or Facetime), many were wildly off-tangent (underwater croquet, anyone?). And all are definitely worth a look!

Sources: All images are in the public domain; Most were obtained from gallica.bnf.fr/

, although I had to edit a few to render them in higher resolution.

Predictions 044 - Cessna Family Car of the Air - 1943 by Johnny El-Rady

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Cosmopolitan, September 1943

HALLOWEEN PREDICTIONS by rafeejewell

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It's time for Halloween! While the rest of us get ready with costumes, party and events, Second Life sim builders have created several places for us avies to explore.

We went to a few last week and ran into some incredible builds and artwork. All included haunted houses, pumpkin patches, Halloween shopping and music.

Paradise City sim featured House of Horrors, a mesmerizing psy place with cuddle areas for avies. We snuck a kiss in the purple and red bedroom LOL!

At the Pixel Trix sim, we found Octobervile. Then, the Dark Dharma on Dacia provided halloween themed costumes. I liked this one a lot! Very scarey and very cool navigation through the haunted house. At the haunted house for Dark Dharma, we even did a seance listening to very spooky voice of Vincent Price. Ooooooo.

But the very best was at Le Cimetierie, an old build featuring gothic church. We came back to this one twice, taking pictures at the church with both of us hanging from the cross. (shhh... a couple of Catholics being so silly) Notice Xavier praying below me. LOL!

Also, the first party we hit for Halloween theme was at BassLine Junkiez. DJ Doubledown Tandino was spinning a 70's pimp party. OMG, I never laughed so hard. Everyone sported an afro including me. (I can't believe we all had the same things in our inventory)

Doubledown spun Super Fly and tunes from Jackie Brown. I had 5 inch platforms and a disco dress while Xavier was dressed quite like a gangster. So fun. One avie sported a full on drug dealer costume LOL!

Halloween is fun. Explore the SL sims and enjoy these fantastic displays of goth, horror and surrealism. Ciao!

En l’an 2000_Jean-Marc Côté_No.66_Le barbier nouveau jeu by Johnny El-Rady

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The New-Fangled Barber

This gallery depicts a series of futuristic pictures by the French painter Jean-Marc Côté and other artists issued in 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1910. Originally in the form of paper cards enclosed in cigarette/cigar boxes and, later, as postcards, the images described the world as it was imagined to be like in the then distant year of 2000.

At least 87 were produced, and I have managed to capture 73 of them 😊. While a few were on point (A version of Skype or Facetime), many were wildly off-tangent (underwater croquet, anyone?). And all are definitely worth a look!

Sources: All images are in the public domain; Most were obtained from gallica.bnf.fr/

, although I had to edit a few to render them in higher resolution.

Get the Most Accurate Psychic Predictions - Psychic Will by Psychic Will

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If you are searching the most Accurate Psychic Predictions. You can get here answers with a best accurate psychic predictions about your future and others

New Year Predictions, 2015 by Henry M. Diaz

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Year of the #Magician #2015, Here's my full summary of the year ahead. Feel free to tag yourselves or other to the image. #Thank you.

Truly Yours, #BeardedLadyC

#NewYear #Predictions The Magician Attributes of 2015

En l’an 2000_Jean-Marc Côté_No.50_Un frotteur électrique by Johnny El-Rady

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Electric scrubbing

This gallery depicts a series of futuristic pictures by the French painter Jean-Marc Côté and other artists issued in 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1910. Originally in the form of paper cards enclosed in cigarette/cigar boxes and, later, as postcards, the images described the world as it was imagined to be like in the then distant year of 2000.

At least 87 were produced, and I have managed to capture 73 of them 😊. While a few were on point (A version of Skype or Facetime), many were wildly off-tangent (underwater croquet, anyone?). And all are definitely worth a look!

Sources: All images are in the public domain; Most were obtained from gallica.bnf.fr/

, although I had to edit a few to render them in higher resolution.

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En l’an 2000_Jean-Marc Côté_No.73 by Johnny El-Rady

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Un avion torpilleur

This gallery depicts a series of futuristic pictures by the French painter Jean-Marc Côté and other artists issued in 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1910. Originally in the form of paper cards enclosed in cigarette/cigar boxes and, later, as postcards, the images described the world as it was imagined to be like in the then distant year of 2000.

At least 87 were produced, and I have managed to capture 73 of them 😊. While a few were on point (A version of Skype or Facetime), many were wildly off-tangent (underwater croquet, anyone?). And all are definitely worth a look!

Sources: All images are in the public domain; Most were obtained from gallica.bnf.fr/

, although I had to edit a few to render them in higher resolution.

預言。The prediction by vickie abby

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【英國動亂，紐約地震，波蘭總統失踪，賈伯斯辭職，格達費失踪，菅直人卸任，只告訴我們一件事：開始登船了…】

如果2012年真的是世界末日，

那是場華麗的結束　又或是　一場荒涼的落幕呢？

WEIRD Prediction Series by Cezar Berger aka Berje

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Trabalho desenvolvido para a série da Weird com outros diversos artistas.

Breaking Dawn Prediction! by Carmina Espeleta

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This is what I think Breaking Dawn would be like.

En l’an 2000_Jean-Marc Côté_No.70 by Johnny El-Rady

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Chasse aérienne

This gallery depicts a series of futuristic pictures by the French painter Jean-Marc Côté and other artists issued in 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1910. Originally in the form of paper cards enclosed in cigarette/cigar boxes and, later, as postcards, the images described the world as it was imagined to be like in the then distant year of 2000.

At least 87 were produced, and I have managed to capture 73 of them 😊. While a few were on point (A version of Skype or Facetime), many were wildly off-tangent (underwater croquet, anyone?). And all are definitely worth a look!

Sources: All images are in the public domain; Most were obtained from gallica.bnf.fr/

, although I had to edit a few to render them in higher resolution.

En l’an 2000_Jean-Marc Côté_No.59_Les plongeurs à cheval by Johnny El-Rady

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The Divers on horseback

This gallery depicts a series of futuristic pictures by the French painter Jean-Marc Côté and other artists issued in 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1910. Originally in the form of paper cards enclosed in cigarette/cigar boxes and, later, as postcards, the images described the world as it was imagined to be like in the then distant year of 2000.

At least 87 were produced, and I have managed to capture 73 of them 😊. While a few were on point (A version of Skype or Facetime), many were wildly off-tangent (underwater croquet, anyone?). And all are definitely worth a look!

Sources: All images are in the public domain; Most were obtained from gallica.bnf.fr/

, although I had to edit a few to render them in higher resolution.

En l’an 2000_Jean-Marc Côté_No.71 by Johnny El-Rady

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Un Explorateur

This gallery depicts a series of futuristic pictures by the French painter Jean-Marc Côté and other artists issued in 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1910. Originally in the form of paper cards enclosed in cigarette/cigar boxes and, later, as postcards, the images described the world as it was imagined to be like in the then distant year of 2000.

At least 87 were produced, and I have managed to capture 73 of them 😊. While a few were on point (A version of Skype or Facetime), many were wildly off-tangent (underwater croquet, anyone?). And all are definitely worth a look!

Sources: All images are in the public domain; Most were obtained from gallica.bnf.fr/

, although I had to edit a few to render them in higher resolution.

Rains by Amir Jina

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Very soon - in three days in fact - I will be travelling to India to work with the Red Cross for two months. My current area of study in Columbia has focused on the socioeconomic impacts of climate change and variability, particularly on climate predictions (looking at what character the climate in an area will have months in advance - like more rain, or drought, for example) and the necessity of using those predictions to aid decisions at national, community and individual levels.

My work with the Red Cross will be along these lines. Think about it - the Red Cross is a relief agency - something terrible happens, pictures are pasted on the front of newspapers, and people respond with money and aid. Lives are saved. And they do amazing and inspiring work.

But what if you could predict the disaster? What if you could save people's lives before they are in danger? It will never make front page news - a smiling child with the headline "We're Fine!" - but where it is possible to achieve, it is an amazing thing that requires new thinking on the behalf of governments and society. And that is precisely what I and nine of my classmates are trying to help the Red Cross/Crescent Societies around the world do this summer. We are working with the Climate Centre and will be communicating our activities through various channels, which I will update here as they become clear - and please RSS my flickr if you are interested.

The above photo was taken in Japan, in Yoyogi park in Tokyo shortly after record breaking rains. If the same rains happened in Bangladesh, perhaps thousands would have died, just like is happening right now.

What if you could tell that it was going to happen? What if you could save them, before danger arose?

Let's see.

See my Bangladesh disaster and climate change pictures here.

Prediction by theilr

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Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future.

-- Niels Bohr

Deciding future marketing using predictions by deepak pal

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Predictive analytics helps e-commerce businesses in deciding future marketing strategies.

14 Josie @ Augusta Ga 03152014-17 size 9.5 - 3.5 inch heel boots by Predictions by Josie Karaoke

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Josie in Augusta, Georgia on March 15, 2014. I am wearing a green dress and a pair of size 9.5 - 3.5 inch heel camel color boots by Predictions.

Presidential Election Prediction by J. K. Duncan and G. T. Beauregard, 07/1860 (Front) by U.S. National Archives

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Original Caption: Presidential Election Prediction by J. K. Duncan and G. T. Beauregard, 07/1860

U.S. National Archives' Local Identifier: 6016137

Created by: Department of the Treasury. Customs Service. Collection District of New Orleans (Louisiana). (1804 - 1913)

From: Series: Records Relating to the Construction of the New Customs House, compiled 1848 - 1861

Production Date: 07/1860

Persistent URL: arcweb.archives.gov/arc/action/ExternalIdSearch?id=6016137

Repository: National Archives at Fort Worth, TX.

Access Restrictions Unrestricted

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Predictions 038 - CompuServe Advert - 1985 by Johnny El-Rady

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x.com/oldschoolads/status/623529611616460800

1985 - CompuServe.

Old School Ads

@oldschoolads

Predictions 035 - RCA Color TV - 1956 by Johnny El-Rady

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Collier's Magazine, 8 June 1956

En l’an 2000_Jean-Marc Côté_No.52_Un agriculteur très occupé by Johnny El-Rady

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A Very Busy Farmer

This gallery depicts a series of futuristic pictures by the French painter Jean-Marc Côté and other artists issued in 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1910. Originally in the form of paper cards enclosed in cigarette/cigar boxes and, later, as postcards, the images described the world as it was imagined to be like in the then distant year of 2000.

At least 87 were produced, and I have managed to capture 73 of them 😊. While a few were on point (A version of Skype or Facetime), many were wildly off-tangent (underwater croquet, anyone?). And all are definitely worth a look!

Sources: All images are in the public domain; Most were obtained from gallica.bnf.fr/

, although I had to edit a few to render them in higher resolution.

En l’an 2000_Jean-Marc Côté_No.63_Chantier de Construction électrique by Johnny El-Rady

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Electrical Construction Site

This gallery depicts a series of futuristic pictures by the French painter Jean-Marc Côté and other artists issued in 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1910. Originally in the form of paper cards enclosed in cigarette/cigar boxes and, later, as postcards, the images described the world as it was imagined to be like in the then distant year of 2000.

At least 87 were produced, and I have managed to capture 73 of them 😊. While a few were on point (A version of Skype or Facetime), many were wildly off-tangent (underwater croquet, anyone?). And all are definitely worth a look!

Sources: All images are in the public domain; Most were obtained from gallica.bnf.fr/

, although I had to edit a few to render them in higher resolution.

prediction by Wyatt Wellman

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What a beautiful sim filled with wonderful art; this was created by Nicolas Barrial/Nick Rhodes.

abered by stir crazy

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***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

Super Phat Productions Continues Its Trek Toward Elite Independent Status!

Detroit, Michigan April 23, 2009- Independent Hip Hop companies have survived predictions of their “impending death” more times than any other force in popular music. With four albums released in 2007, two album releases in 2008, and now three albums scheduled for release in 2009, Super Phat Productions (Stir Crazy) defies the odds and continues its trek towards elite independent status.

On the schedule for spring 09' are two eclectic album releases, "Stirred and Mixed VOL 3,” Stir Crazy’s highly anticipated 3rd full lengthed remix and mash up album produced by Stir Crazy and “Penny Dreadfuls,” a Dood Computer and Stir Crazy collaboration project. In circulation now is Dood Computer and Stir Crazy's lead off single and video “Rachel Profiling,” which a true heat seeker. View video here: www.Myspace.com/DoodComputer

Super Phat Productions is a company formed to act as a talent sources, production company and record labels in the traditional sense of selling manufactured music all under one roof. Super Phat Productions is one fo the fastest-growing independent e music companies in North America. The record label covers multiple music genres and styles. Super Phat Productions has built unique strengths in the development, production ,and marketing of music. “We are better then your favorite band or label, and if you don't agree i'll punch your face” says Dood Computer.

For additional information on Super Phat Productions, please visit www.StirCrazyMusic.com

Stir Crazy

StirCrazySPP@Yahoo.com

STIR CRAZY Music Production!

High quality and affordable music production and recording!!!!!!!!!

Please contact for quotes or any other information regarding beats and production for your next album!

www.StirCrazyMusic.com

www.Myspace.com/StirCrazyMusic

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Email: StirCrazySPP@yahoo.com

Call: (206)-600-5713

Super-producer Stir Crazy has stamped his imprint on the music scene since 2003. His production has helped create career defining hits for artists such as Potluck, D12, Bizzy Bone, Toxsick, Kamal, Tre Pound, SOL, T.O.N.Ez, The Insane Clown Posse and many others. Respected beyond the genres of hip hop and urban music, Stir Crazy, has also been sought by superstars and underground legends whose music needs a new edge.

Born Jesse Elliott in Detroit, Michigan on December 23, 1986, Stir Crazy has had many reincarnations-- from a partnership in the label Super Phat Productions, and involved in a super group which consists of Dood Computer (of Doom Fist) and Himself.

Chop Shops smash hit single ‘Heart”, and Kamal’s debut cd Certified produced by Stir Crazy, introduced a unique style that defined the new wave of music in the years too come. Hip Hop and R&B with crazy effects held together by complex drum patterns. Death B4 Dishoner a group consisting of Lokey, T.O.N.Ez and Stir Crazy proved Stir Crazy could step out his normal boundaries and do heavy metal and rock production.

Recently he has helped form, and in a music group with Dood Computer from Albany, New York and about to release there new upcoming album. The reason this album is getting so much attention is because of the marketing. It is coming out on cassette tape only.

Stir Crazy’s sound is unexplainable, and meant to be listened to, not read….

His partnership with fellow producer Tre Pound, has spanned the untouchable label Super Phat Productions, and there trademark sound has spawned numerous imitators in the Detroit area. Still known as the originators of the new wave of Detroit sound when it comes to hip hop and R&B music.

Along the way he built an impressive arsenal of studio equipment, and worked/works at many studios in Detroit where he does most of his production. He regularly travels between his home studio and other studios around the area and other states working on many projects.

Stir Crazy’s genre breaking has changed music today and he takes pride in his success at staying ahead of the game with his experimentation and originality. Hard working and confident, his goal is to always stay ten steps ahead of the competitors while making fans not only hear but ‘feel’ music.

One thing Stir Crazy has on his side, other than incredible talent, is visibility. He has been featured on numerous websites as well as print.. He has been seen on several DVD’s, and he has a role in a feature film, Zombie Prom.. Then there are his numerous other appearances and accomplishments. He was named producer of the year by Juggalo News by voting of fans. The acknowledgment came as a surprise, he got a message that he was going to be featured, and there he was, without having to submit anything about himself. The word is out!

“You can accomplish any dream or goals in life, with hard work and confidence” says the dedicated Stir Crazy. He is a innovator of sound which continues to set new standards, while always expanding his musical palette.

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Artist that have purchased or been on Stir Crazy Beats....(non completed list)

A

Autopzy

Abica

Ajax

B

Blaze Ya Dead Homie

Boondox

Bizzare of D12

B-side

Bizzy Bone

Brutal

Ben Stockwell- Area 51 music

Big frame

Bankrupt

Big Sin

Brain Trama

Badluck

Big Jim/2 phat

C

Cartoon Killa

Chop Shop

CDC

Chris Brewer

Chief The Beast

Cellar Mannequin

Chuk Ruck

Creech

D

Dizzo

Doc Hollywood hustle

DJ Rick

Dez

Dr Gigglez

Disfucktional Phamily

Dead N Dirty

Dood Computer

Doom Fist

DarkHalf

Dj Rec

Dramadeus/2 fold horror

Dead Arm

Death B4 Dishoner

Dan tha Saltine

Duece Duece

Durty White Boyz

DCO

Delusional

Dynamic Duo

DJ Clay

E

Eklypze

F

Fury

Frantik

G

GM

G-Wizz

H

Harm

Half Fiction

I

Intrizink

Ikkurruz

Izzy Rotten

Ill E Gal

Ignited

Insane Clown Posse

J

Judge Cryptic

Jak Progresso

J Reno

J- Fill

Jenetiqs

J3

J-Kidd/J Truth/ JR Writer

K

Koopsta Knicca

King Kold

Kreepy-X

kLepTo

King Gordy

Kamel

Kasket Kyle

L

Lokey

LaVey

Lental

Leo Giovonni

M

Musa

McNastee

Mars

Mass Kunfusion

Mad Maxxx

Mad Max

MrPPV

Mr. Madman

Mr freeze

Maniaxe

Movement Records

N

Natural Dizaztaz

Noodle Nugget/Dredge

Non Shalant

O

Okkultlegion

P

Potluck

Pierre Vito

Pony boy

Poe Whosaine

Polo

Q

R

Renegade

Rone Bone

Rashak

Rated R

Raven Hunter

ROC

S

Scum

Sirkis

Spuratic

Squad 19

Skeptyk

Shyste

Sketch

Scum

Sean Strange

Sol

Saint Sinna

Slink Dogg

T

Twiztid

TBMA

Troubled Mindz

Trips

T.O.N.E.Z

Tony Sinister

Toxsick

U

V

Vishiss

W

Wayne Dub

X

Y

Y.U.G.

Z

4Saken

333s

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