Michel Hayik is lowering the collective intelligence level of the Lebanese people. He is a "fortune teller" whose words are carefully examined and anticipated. His fame grew substantially in the last few years because before Rafiq Hariri's assassination he said that: "something will happen in Lebanon." That was taken as an accurate and precise prediction of events. Good night. Oh, and he was on New TV. The host said that Hayik is known world-wide, and Hayik himself said that he is known among school children in...China. He also said that the "rumors" that he will be starring in a "Hollywood" movie also starring John Travolta and Selma Hayek (no relation). Hayek made some predictions on the show. He said that Lebanon may witness "demonstrations." The host made him repeat those precise predictions for the benefit of Lebanese viewers. He also said that he has a new look. OK. I always am accused of dissing Lebanon and Lebanese. OK. Time to praise something about Lebanon. I will admit that some of the "best" crooks and charlatans that I have read about are Lebanese crooks and charlatans. They really are good at what they "do." Should we not arrange for Michel Hayik to meet with Bernard Lewis? I mean both engage in "predictions" although Lewis specializes in numerological predictions. Oh, yeah.