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A person who makes a living by predicting disasters and worst-case scenarios. > Guy1: What's the news, man? > Guy2: Bird Flu, terrorists, hurricanes, global warming, the price of gasoline and natural gas and electricity …

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  1. A person who makes a living by predicting disasters and worst-case scenarios. > Guy1: What's the news, man? > Guy2: Bird Flu, terrorists, hurricanes, global warming, the price of gasoline and natural gas and electricity skyrocketing, death toll in Iraq . . . > Guy1: Boy, the dread merchants are busy lately!