Is he brilliant or "out there?"

CNN profiled Glen Ellen geologist Jim Berkland on Thursday 1/7, right after the quake in Milpitas. This man had predicted with 85% certainty that a quake would strike during the 1989 World Series (we know how that turned out!) That was enough for me. I subscribed to his newsletter, in which he issues his predictions. They are apparently based on many factors.
Jim Berkland is a geologist who has worked with the US Geological Survey for several years. He has always had an interest in geology. His experience there involved both work in the laboratory and out in the field. Jim Berkland has also published over 50 scientific papers. He started predicting earthquakes in 1989, which resulted in a 2-month suspension, despite the fact that his prediction was correct. This is his website:
http://www.syzygyjob.com/