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Friday, March 11, 2011

Post Delayed...I'm Speaking with Family in Japan...All is Well with My Family...


This is the refinery explosion that occured about 15 kilometers from my son's home in Ichihara.  My daughter-in-law was out walking the dogs when the explosion took place and saw this from a further distance than shown in the photograph. (Picture courtesy of Daily Mail.)


2:50 pm ET - Spent more than two hours this morning on the internet with family in Japan...our family is fine and while in the area of the quake were fortunate to escape serious damage...items knocked off shelves and having other extened family unable to get out of Tokyo...they are otherwise doing well.  They experienced two severe quakes, 19 after-shocks during the day and three more while on the internet with us, late at night local time.  They are within 15 kilometers of the refinery explosion and fire that is being seen on the news and are totally safe at this time.

Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers and kind comments this morning...

While the market is of lesser interest today than normal, there are some interesting patterns on the chart today...
X, AKS. FCX forming morning star patterns....
SPY, BAC, CTXS, GLW, VRTX a piercing line...
AAPL, QQQQ, AMZN, CF, JNPR, JOYG, SLB, SWKS, WLT a bullish engulfing...
BIDU is a horizontal breakout...

I'll "see" you on the Weekly Wrap, 30 minutes after the market close...
Here is a picture of the refinery explosion that occured about 15 kilometers from my son's home in Ichihara.  My daughter-in-law was out walking the dogs and saw the explosion from a further distance than this photo. 
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38 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    nothing else really matters, glad to hear they are well.

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  2. GaryMarch 11, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Good to hear Dave...take your time.

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  3. TraderBobbMarch 11, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Dave:
    Family first always.
    Hope all are well.
    Robert
    CANI_212

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  4. BruceMarch 11, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Very glad to hear that Dave. Thought of your Son and his Family when I turned on the News this morning. Hope ALL are well.
    BH

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  5. fayburnMarch 11, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Praise God! Thanks for the update, we will continue to pray for you and your family.

    Fayburn Gage

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  6. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Dave Family first. Hope all is well Ron Paul

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  7. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Glad to hear that! The market can wait.

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  8. PaulaMarch 11, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Hope your family is safe. This morning my 9 y/o daughter asked if I was going to Japan to help.

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  9. PamelaMarch 11, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Greatful to God for your family's safety.

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  10. TammyMarch 11, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Hearts & Prayers are with your family and all those involved in horrible disaster.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Hi Dave,

    So glad to know they are well. I know that is a huge relief! I hope they continue to be safe. It was very thoughtful of you to let us know. Thank you! Family is The Number One priority!

    Kathy :)

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  12. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Glad to hear all is well have a niece in Hawaii and all is well there also

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  13. Tom MMarch 11, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    All that counts is that they are safe, Dave. Good news.

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  14. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Thanks for the update Dave. I was thinking of you and your family when I heard this morning. Praise God all are well!
    Lisa Couturier

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  15. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Agreed Family first. Prayers with them

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  16. Deanna Glory Landscape and Garden DesignMarch 11, 2011 at 8:20 AM

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  17. Deanna Glory Landscape and Garden DesignMarch 11, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I hope your family stays well.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Hope all your family is safe.
    All the best to you and yours.
    Jack in Oregon

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  19. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Dave,
    Glad you were able to be in contact and that they are well.
    A.T.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Dave, glad to hear they are ok, family is always first.
    Take care
    Edith

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  21. Aliou SyllaMarch 11, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Glad to hear all is well, Dave.

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  22. UweMarch 11, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Glad to hear that your family in Japan is well. Family is always first. We got lucky here in Hawaii also.

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  23. linven50March 11, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    So glad you were able to contact them! This is such a terrible tragedy for all involved. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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  24. Brian McAllisterMarch 11, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Glad to hear they are well Dave. Our thoughts and best wishes are with your family and everyone else there having to endure such a horrible event.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Just Glad everyone's is safe
    and sound.


    Mike H

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  26. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Glad to hear that everyone in your family is safe. Let us pray for everyone else.

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  27. DebbieMarch 11, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    So glad to hear your family is safe!

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  28. DougMarch 11, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Prayers being said for your family and all affected by this tragedy.

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  29. RandyMarch 11, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    V is also piercing pattern.

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  30. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    that picture is terrifying. certainly glad to hear your family is ok. it is a tragedy, we are praying for those affected.

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  31. CRMarch 11, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Dave My prayers are with them for continued safety

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  32. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Know that our thoughts and prayers will remain with you and your family in Japan as we know their lives will be changed forever after experiencing something like this. Glad all are safe! :0)

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  33. MaryMarch 12, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Terrible tragedy, glad your family is OK. Thinking of you.

    mary rice

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  34. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Dave...I am so glad to hear your family is ok...we continue to pray for the people of Japan.

    Christy Gibas

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  35. UnknownMarch 12, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Thoughts and prayers coming to you and your family!

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  36. greengiantMarch 12, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Dave, I am so glad you family is fine and thank God for the Internet, which allows us to communicate all over the world and it sets your mind at ease knowing your family is doing well.

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  37. UnknownMarch 12, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Dave, I'm so glad your family is safe. May God bless them and bless you to.
    Rebecca

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  38. AnonymousMarch 13, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Dave,

    I'm glad that your family is well and safe. Family is always the number 1 priority.

    Take Care.

    Sarafina

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