Articles written by David A. Todd

Traders need guides to signal trend reversals, or verify them. This indicator does that by comparing price and volume movements relative to closing price.

Feb 10, 2011 - David A. Todd

People - ancestors and relatives - are not the only subject of genealogy. Knowing where they lived or moved can help you learn more about them.

Feb 9, 2011 - David A. Todd

Networking is important to successful genealogy. Take these simple steps to maximize the chances of networking.

Feb 5, 2011 - David A. Todd

Genealogy seems to work best when not done in isolation. Many opportunities exist to network with other genealogists, both online and in person.

Feb 2, 2011 - David A. Todd

Once you've identified items in the home that lead to genealogical knowledge, take time to properly inventory them, and see that they are preserved.

Jan 30, 2011 - David A. Todd

Things you find in the home can give clues to your family history. Photographs are obvious sources of information, but don't overlook other things.

Jan 29, 2011 - David A. Todd

Tales passed through generations may not be accurate, but may contain an element of truth. That can be used to help focus family history research efforts.

Jan 23, 2011 - David A. Todd

Memories are sometimes faulty, but older relatives can tell you the information you need to build your family tree. You just need to interview them.

Jan 20, 2011 - David A. Todd

When the urge to begin tracing your genealogy hits, the question is "Where do I start?" This article offers ideas on how to begin in an orderly way.

Jan 17, 2011 - David A. Todd

Primary sources vs. secondary sources, knowledge of the person recording the data, and time gap between the event and the document are all important.

Jan 17, 2011 - David A. Todd

A double bottom in the stochastics oscillator seems to be a good, early indicator of a developing uptrend. From Nov 17 to Dec 2, 2010, this pattern formed.

Jan 5, 2011 - David A. Todd

Does the stochastic indicator give a reliable buy signal when it forms a double bottom? Three years of S&P 500 history is revealing and shows it is.

Dec 3, 2010 - David A. Todd

In the right circumstances, expensive studies to calculate flood elevations can be avoided. But conditions must be right for this. FEMA pub 265 helps.

Nov 17, 2010 - David A. Todd

Parties in dispute want to avoid going to court. For construction disputes, mediation holds promise as a way to settle and avoid costly lawsuits.

Oct 1, 2010 - David A. Todd

Zone A special flood hazard areas are approximate, with little FEMA information. That doesn't mean development is easy in a Zone A. FEMA has set limits.

Sep 25, 2010 - David A. Todd

The double bottom is a much watched stock chart pattern that traders use as a signal a stock or market is going up. It can be a powerful buy signal.

Sep 20, 2010 - David A. Todd

A double top in a stock or index price is a sign that investor sentiment has changed, and a trend reversal is about to occur.

Sep 7, 2010 - David A. Todd

Investors and traders have different decision making horizons, based on different objectives. Defining the trends allows for discussion and understanding.

Aug 24, 2010 - David A. Todd

Many small towns across American have a historical museum. The one in Meade, Kansas is well worth spending time in. See the regular and special exhibits.

Aug 13, 2010 - David A. Todd

Technical analysis involves stock trading based on price and volume indicators of investor sentiment. These fall into three categories, one most common.

Aug 8, 2010 - David A. Todd

Technical analysis uses stock prices and volume to assess investor sentiment. It helps determine where a stock or market price is relative to a trend.

Jul 26, 2010 - David A. Todd

In trading on June 30, 2010, major US stock indexes fell below recent support lines. Weakness in the economy may be driving stocks to even lower levels.

Jul 1, 2010 - David A. Todd

The falling prices in the stock market that began on June 21 continued for a fourth straight day. A correction of ten percent appears in progress.

Jun 24, 2010 - David A. Todd

After a week of trading in a narrow range, the major indexes have begun a movement to the down side. Will it test prior support?

Jun 23, 2010 - David A. Todd

A rain garden differs from other landscaping areas, in that it reduces both the peak amount of run-off and the total amount of run-off.

Jun 23, 2010 - David A. Todd

FEMA has re-issued flood maps for waterways in Danbury, Stratford, Norwalk, and other cities. Flood insurance requirements and rates may be affected.

Jun 17, 2010 - David A. Todd

Each evening the part time stock trader should look at market indexes and indicators, and assess the direction of the market, then plan trades accordingly.

Jun 15, 2010 - David A. Todd

Stock chart research is an essential part of the stock trader's work. This research can be streamlined to minimize the time required and maximize benefits.

Jun 10, 2010 - David A. Todd

Early June 2010 saw the major stock indexes form a breakout pattern- days of a narrowing trading range with similar intraday highs.

Jun 8, 2010 - David A. Todd

Technical analysis of stocks often involves looking at candlestick type charts. The "hammer" candlestick, such as on May 25, 2010, is a bullish signal.

May 26, 2010 - David A. Todd

FEMA has re-issued flood maps for four different water courses in nine communities. Flood insurance requirements and rates may be affected.

May 1, 2010 - David A. Todd

FEMA has re-issued flood maps for Driver Creek in unincorporated areas. Flood insurance requirements and rates may be affected.

May 1, 2010 - David A. Todd

FEMA has re-issued flood maps for Driver Creek in unincorporated areas. Flood insurance requirements and rates may be affected.

May 1, 2010 - David A. Todd

FEMA has re-issued flood maps for the townships of Girard, Ovid, Quincy, and Matteson. Flood insurance requirements and rates may be affected.

Apr 16, 2010 - David A. Todd

Low impact development (LID) includes means to reduce the effects of increased stormwater runoff due to urbanization. Rain gardens are an important tool for this.

Mar 26, 2010 - David A. Todd

Earth Day in 1970 was an important step in the world's march toward greater environmental awareness. But before that day the courts were making important decisions.

Mar 25, 2010 - David A. Todd

Mary lavished her expensive perfume on Jesus, and the other dinner guests were upset at the waste. Surprisingly, Jesus rebuked them, saying she would be immortalized.

Mar 23, 2010 - David A. Todd

Who exactly expressed concern or anger when Mary anointed Jesus at Bethany? Three gospels seem to disagree, but are actually fairly close. Did Judas complain alone?

Mar 21, 2010 - David A. Todd

While the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John have different descriptions of who it was that anointed Jesus in the home of Simon the Leper, they are fairly close.

Mar 21, 2010 - David A. Todd

Matthew, Mark and John seem to disagree about the day on which Jesus was anointed in Bethany, but what about the house where the dinner was held? Do they agree on that?

Mar 19, 2010 - David A. Todd

Three gospels describe a dinner at Bethany when Jesus was anointed by a woman, but they seem to disagree about the circumstances. How should this be interpreted?

Mar 18, 2010 - David A. Todd

Earth Day in 1970 was of great importance, but the environmental movement had already begun. Action was already having a positive impact, and building interest.

Mar 8, 2010 - David A. Todd

Sediment from construction is one of the largest sources of pollution in streams, rivers, and lakes. Silt fence is used to control this. But how does it really work?

Mar 4, 2010 - David A. Todd

Decisions sometimes happen fast during construction, with consequences to time and cost. The civil engineer should learn to document everything as a matter of habit.

Feb 28, 2010 - David A. Todd

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is concerned with erosion control and sediment control, primarily from construction, but now also post-construction.

Feb 24, 2010 - David A. Todd

The EPA has regulations for new sources of pollution that are tougher than for existing sources of pollution. Where do construction sites fit in? Are they new sources?

Feb 11, 2010 - David A. Todd

Construction work is sometimes shown to be defective. The engineer must make an assessment, direct the contractor to make improvements, and help the owner to understand.

Feb 11, 2010 - David A. Todd

The first Earth Day came about because Senator Gaylord Nelson thought it up then implemented it through his office. But he refused to allow Washington to dictate events.

Feb 8, 2010 - David A. Todd

Professional engineer continuing education is required in most states. By treating this as an important part of career development, an engineer can more easily comply.

Feb 8, 2010 - David A. Todd

Predatory lending practices induced Congress to pass the CARD Act. It is intended to provide greater stability in interest rates. Consumers have more protection.

Feb 7, 2010 - David A. Todd