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- The Almanac - Feb. 18 - Post Chronicle
- SMH & EEM Situations - Green Faucet
- DILLARD: Panola-Harrison Electric Cooperative welcomes new general ... - Marshall News Messenger
- Great Outdoors Almanac - Green Bay Press-Gazette
| The Almanac - Feb. 18 - Post Chronicle Posted: 18 Feb 2010 04:43 AM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. Today is Thursday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2010 with 316 to follow. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mercury and Neptune and the evening stars are Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and Uranus. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. They include stained glass artist Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1848; Italian automaker Enzo Ferrari in 1898; actors Merle Oberon in 1911, Jack Palance in 1919 and George Kennedy in 1925 (age 85); game show host Bill Cullen in 1920; author and magazine editor Helen Gurley Brown in 1922 (age 88); novelists Len Deighton in 1929 (age 81) and Toni Morrison in 1931 (age 79); cartoonist Johnny Hart in 1931; filmmaker Milos Forman in 1932 (age 78); Yoko Ono, wife of John Lennon, in 1933 (age 77); actors Cybill Shepherd in 1950 (age 60) and John Travolta in 1954 (age 56); film director John Hughes in 1950; game show hostess Vanna White in 1957 (age 53); actors Greta Scacchi in 1960 (age 50), Matt Dillon in 1964 (age 46) and Molly Ringwald in 1968 (age 42); rapper and record producer Dr. Dre in 1965 (age 45); and Lee Boyd Malvo, who pleaded guilty in the 2002 Washington-area sniper shootings, in 1985 (age 25). On this date in history: In 1841, the first filibuster in the U.S. Senate began. It ended March 11. In 1856, The American Party, also known as the "Know-Nothing Party," nominated its first presidential candidate, former U.S. President Millard Fillmore. But, he carried only Maryland and the party soon vanished. In 1861, Jefferson Davis was sworn in as provisional president of the Confederate States of America. In 1865, after a long siege, Union naval forces captured Charleston, S.C. In 1884, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain is published. In 1930, Pluto, once identified as the ninth planet of the solar system, was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. In 1954, the Church of Scientology is established in Los Angeles. In 1967, J. Robert Oppenheimer, the "father of the atomic bomb," died in Princeton, N.J., at the age of 62. In 1979, Snow fell in the Sahara Desert in southern Algeria for the known time. In 1991, one person was killed and 40 more injured when the IRA bombed two railroad stations in central London. In 1993, a ferry carrying more than 800 people capsized off Haiti's western coast, killing at least 150 people and leaving several hundred more missing and presumed drowned. In 2001, a 25-year veteran of the FBI, Robert Hanssen, was arrested at a park near his suburban Washington home and charged with spying for the Russians. Also in 2001, Dale Earnhardt Sr., stock-car racing's top driver, was killed in a crash in the final turn of the final lap of the Daytona 500. He was 49. In 2003, around 200 people died and many more were hurt in a South Korea subway fire set by a man authorities say apparently was upset at his doctors. In 2004, 40 chemical and fuel-laden runaway rail cars derailed in northeastern Iran, producing a massive explosion that killed at least 265 people. In 2005, a panel of experts voted to advise the FDA that popular painkillers Celebrex, Bextra and Vioxx can cause heart problems. Also in 2005, at least four blasts rocked Baghdad and killed at least 20 people as Shiites began observing the holy period of Ashura. Dozens more Iraqis died in similar sectarian attacks the next day. In 2006, the militant Hamas party took over the Palestinian legislature as a result of the January election. Also in 2006, a reported 16 people died in rioting in Nigeria over published cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed that had enraged Muslims around the world, coming one week after riots in Libya and Pakistan despite pleas for calm from Muslim governments. In 2007, an explosion on a train in northern India and the resulting fire killed 66 people and injured more than 50 others. India's railways minister called it "an act of terrorism." In 2008, opponents of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf won the majority of seats in the nation's parliamentary elections. The winner was the Pakistan People's Party, headed by Asif Ali Zardari, husband of the assassinated Benazir Bhutto. Also in 2008, two of four art masterpieces stolen from the Zurich museum a week earlier, the Monet and the van Gogh, were found in perfect condition in the back seat of an unlocked car in Zurich. In 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama announced a $75 billion plan to help struggling homeowners refinance mortgages and prevent foreclosure. He claimed the plan would help housing prices return to earlier values and improve struggling neighborhoods. A thought for the day: George Washington said, "Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected." (c) UPI Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| SMH & EEM Situations - Green Faucet Posted: 18 Feb 2010 05:55 AM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. SMH & EEM SituationsBy Bob Barnes | February 18, 2010 | 9:12 AM | 0 CommentsTweet This Yesterday's suspicion of impending reversal in the SMH was confirmed 10 minutes after the open when 5 separate exit triggers fired. #1..the parabolics signalled a short (cover). #2.. price closed below the 8 bar hi/lo channel, #3.. the VIX crossed up through the SMH, #4.. the lower panel technicals (MACDs and SMAs) all went downslope, and #5..in conjunction with the parabolic signal, SMH failed to gain enough traction to even hit R1 resistance. Any 2 of these signals should have been enough to kick long SMH positions, what's usual is to see all the signals line up concurrently in such a dramatic fashion. BTW, the new BZP2 market prognosticator concurrently fired a Sell at 9:40 for the larger market. One problem with the BZP2 is that you can't look back after the fact as this is a real time indicator only, so once it's gone. . .it's gone. Like real life. . .there's no do-overs. The early response to the BZP2 was very encouraging so I've added the BZP30, which uses a similar algorithm on 30 minute bars. Watching these 2 charts in real time can provide a a useful adjunct to other momentum indicators if, for no other reason, than to warn you off entering against the trend. As promised, the current status of the EEM butterfly entered on Jan 28th is shown below. At this point the setup has earned a measly $ .21, with a full month of decay yet to transpire. The cash entry price of the EEM setup on 1/28 was 39.15 and the price as of this 2/17 9:00 AM PST update was 39.35, a net gain of .20 from the 1/28 price. While the butterfly hasn't generated a bigger gain than a buy and hold tactic, what it has accomplished is a muting of the risk factor that loomed on 2/5 - 2/8 when it looked like the bottom might fall out of the market. I'll look at the EEM situation in another 2 weeks with these benchmark metrics in mind.
Finally, I've mentioned many times my primary reliance on the NYAD for trading signals and/or confirmations. The Clueless One chimed in with a unique perspective on this invaluable metric and it's worth a close read. While I use the NYAD almost exclusively for daytrading, Clueless demonstrates a wider application. Speaking of the NYAD, the classic VIXEN also fired yesterday at 9:40 as the VIX crossed up through the NYAD, which should actually be considered confirmation signal #6 for the SMH short (cover) trade. USD/JPY Lower on Economic Data, Ensuing Flight to QualityBy Greg Michalowski | February 18, 2010 | 8:53 AM | 0 CommentsTweet This Initial Claims rise to 473 from 442 revised. The Continuing Claims remain unchanged on the week at 4563 but higher than expectations. PPI came in at 1.4% as food and energy lead to the gain. Ex food and energy, however, the prices rose by 0.3%. Although much lower than the headline, it was still higher than expectations. The YoY PPI ex Food and Energy is up only 1.0%. The reaction is a flight to quality with the USDJPY falling and the EURUSD and GBPUSD falling as well. For the USDJPY the 90.53 is initial support with the 100 hour MA being the key support down at the 90.30 level currently and moving higher. Look for buyers on dips with stops below this level today.
Are the Euro's Gains Sustainable?By Kathy Lien | February 17, 2010 | 2:25 PM | 0 CommentsTweet This I was on CNCB last night talking about whether the euro's gains are sustainable: Forex Trade Alerts & Intraday News from FX360.com Momentum CarryoverBy Jeff Pietsch | February 17, 2010 | 12:31 PM | 0 CommentsTweet This
Yesterday's strong momentum has carried over into this morning's session. However, thus far currency action and moderate overbought readings appear to be keeping a lid on price action. In fact, the Quad-Qs were able to fill their morning gap before popping back up to VWAP. With the VIX trending down and internals net positive, I assume we close the day in the green. Never Investment Advice SMH Surge ContinuesBy Bob Barnes | February 17, 2010 | 9:05 AM | 0 CommentsTweet This Based on Tuesday's EOD Rotator update SMH is still ranked #1. Keep in mind that the yellow column reflect % change, not absolute price change. SMH is now fast approaching the upper LR band resistance and I've lightened my long position by 50% as of yesterday's close. The prevailing momentum among many bloggers vis-a-vis the Traders Almanac is that the rest of the week will be weak. This, of course, is not a bankable risk management approach IMHO and I'm still net long, but hedged going into expiration, with one foot out the door. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| DILLARD: Panola-Harrison Electric Cooperative welcomes new general ... - Marshall News Messenger Posted: 18 Feb 2010 04:00 AM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. A group that adheres to the theory of "if it's not broke don't fix it" has selected a new general manager, the third since 1937 and their positive record says it is working. Congratulations to Kathy Wood, new general manager of Panola-Harrison Electric Cooperative. She steps in following the retirement of Vic Schwartz, who served the co-op for 47 years, 27 of those years as general manager. Panola Harrison serves a portion of East Texas and Northwest Louisiana and has since electricity came to the rural areas in 1937 as a member owned company. With some 20 years experience Kathy is knowledgeable of the working of the co-op serving the group as their chief financial by way of auditing for Knuckols Duvall Hallum and Co. Panola Harrison has been able to maintain the lowest electric rates I know about through great management and dedication plus a board that is alert to the needs of the members. We say to Vic, you have done a great job and to Kathy welcome to the leadership position. One of the largest equine contests in the south and southwest will open tomorrow at Marshall City Arena with the holding of the 48th Annual Horseshow sponsored by Marshall Noon Lions Club. The action begins at 6 p.m. and will continue Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. This is the largest entry list in many years. Everyone is invited. There is no admission charge and all classes are inside the covered arena. Thanks to the Noon Lions Club for bringing this activity to our city and area. Word just in early this week from the weather predictors and backed by the Old Farmer's Almanac is that we can expect wet weather into late April or early May. I am just reporting, not wishing, but it sure is wet. "The one who fears God the most loves God the best." I received a call Wednesday morning about a planned Irish event on March 20. Be ready for Mayor Buddy Power with the short britches and the crooked stick. Greenhouse tomato production has proven to be financially successful but work demanding. The 14th Annual Greenhouse Tomato Seminar will be at Red River Station, south of Bossier City, La., on State Highway 71, Feb. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. Dr. H.Y. Hanna is in charge of the program and the project which is the best in the nation. Even if you are not considering the project this is a fine horticulture meeting and you will leave with a lot of knowledge. There is no fee but you need to register so call 318-741-7430 and take time to be there the 26th and learn. High School basketball playoff time is under way so back your local team. If they lose, pick another in the area and get behind the kids. Glen Ivy said he did not agree with my thoughts in this column last week because his daddy told him to have English peas and Irish potatoes planted on Valentine Day. My dad and granddad felt the same way but that dates back to the early 1900s and they couldn't have planted in the mud either. The varieties we have for all crops are so much different today that we need to read the label on the seeds or transplants. It seems like all the recommendations hinge on the last killing frost. I still watch the budding of pecan trees and look for a cold snap around Easter. Some folks from Benson, La., called that they had a cold purple martin atop their house on Feb. 12. That means the purple martins will be here soon. Do you have your houses ready for them? "No man can serve two masters, but he must serve one." In 2001, 60 percent of consumers had decided on what type of meat to purchase before we went to the store. In 2009, the decision on what meat to purchase before going shopping increased to 70 percent. Advertising will assist in the decision before arriving at the store. White chocolate contains only a very small amount of caffeine and thus is often tolerated well by people who are sensitive to caffeine or allergic to chocolate. I have taken Internet information from reliable sources and been wrong or misinformed to the point I am a little gun-shy. If you do not understand that term check me out with anyone over 60 with a rural background. A conservative cousin in Cooke County advised me of something to be sure to vote for. It was Proposition 4 on the March ballot, which was for placing God's name and keeping it in places and on things in Texas. I asked Steve Caldwell at Farm Bureau in Marshall to check with Texas Farm Bureau about the proposition and he reported they did not have any knowledge about it so I dropped it. On Monday I read that it is on the Republican Ballot Proposition 4. A voter in the party confirmed that it was there and they had voted yes. Wonder why it was not on other party ballots. Take advantage of the opportunity to vote early. I believe that your votes are being watched more in this year's election. Mine will be there, how about yours? Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Great Outdoors Almanac - Green Bay Press-Gazette Posted: 18 Feb 2010 01:44 AM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. Great Lakes: Tourneys expected to attract hundredsA pair of ice-fishing tournaments headquartered in Little Sturgeon the next two Saturdays will lure hundreds of anglers in search of whitefish, perch, walleyes and northern pike. Many of them will fish from Dyckesville to Sturgeon Bay in 15 to 50 feet of water. As has been the case all winter, some ice fishermen are doing fair to good, while others struggle to get more than a bite. Jigged shiner pieces, wax worms and small artificials are best for whitefish while perch are hitting shiners or fatheads and pike and walleyes golden shiners or jigged shiners. Inland waters: Big sturgeon likely about 100 years oldDNR sturgeon biologist Ron Bruch said the state record 212.2-pound sturgeon speared Saturday likely would have weighed 240 to 250 pounds if it was ready to spawn this spring. Bruch estimated the eggs would have matured next year. He's guessing the fish was around 100 years old, but will get a true read from the fin bones and ear bones soon. Hunting: Turkey season change has supportA Senate bill that would allow spring turkey hunters to hunt anywhere in the state during a continuous six-week season has not had a public hearing scheduled but has bipartisan legislative support and the endorsement of the Wisconsin chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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