11.   Altogether, these new estimates suggest that China will not be the economic colossus in the next century that many experts have predicted.

12.   Although some experts predict that midsize sales could soon amount to four million a year, competition is intense.

13.   Although public health experts are predicting a mild flu season, they still are urging older citizens to start thinking about getting their flu shots.

14.   Although many of those workers held onto their jobs, working for the new owners, most experts predict a continuation of industry consolidation.

15.   Although presidents such as Thomas Jefferson have achieved greatness after close races, George W. Bush or Al Gore could face a far bleaker outlook, the experts predict.

16.   Although there is already some cable television in Germany, many experts predict that the direct-to-home business will take off quite strongly.

17.   An expert predicts that the number will triple by the turn of the century.

18.   And El Nino weather experts predict no letup in sight for the Southland.

19.   And experts predict arbitration will assume greater importance in coming years.

20.   And experts predict that the recent decline in the medical insurance component of company fringe benefit costs will reverse course this year and next.