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Valkyrie
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so how will this affect the economy? I've read some of the so-called studies about health effects. most are questionable studies.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/n...als-environmental-protection-agency/39057585/
So-called forever chemicals, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, or PFAS,
The chemicals are found in consumer products ranging from fabrics, rugs and carpets to cooking pots and pans, outdoor gear, shampoo, shaving cream, makeup and even dental floss. Increasing numbers of states have found them seeping into drinking water supplies.
Scientific studies have found “associations” between the chemicals and cancer, thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis and other health issues.
There's a nice 1 April gap on the SPY. Doesn't mean it has to fill... just yet. But it will eventually.
Still 70% G 10% C,S,I
Have a great weekend!!
Mcqlives
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Val...you may have called this perfect. I hung on too long without making a decision this morning and missed the cutoff. I hoped for an afternoon push to 2900 but instead this may be topping action. Now I expect a close around the 2883ish mark with the potential for a weak open on Monday increasing.
Valkyrie
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I locked in a nice 2+% for the wk. S&P always fills the gap within 2-3 days, (oscar was adamant on that) this time longer, will coincide with the seasonality chart if it fills the gap on monday, then back in for tuesday and the rest of the month if it doesn't get too ugly near the month's end.
Lets Pray for the Blessing.
Valkyrie
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Today April 6, is a very important day in my families history.
My Grandfather as an Italian Immigrate was working in the Pittsburgh steel mills when WWI started. He joined the US Army and fought in some major battles in France (I have his medal that has the french battles listed on it). He was discharged with the rank of Sergeant. A short time after that the President offered full American citizenship to immigrates that joined US armed forces during the war. The decree allowed for him and his family which where his wife and children which included my Dad to come to America with full automatic American citizenship. So in time, that's how I came to be here in America. Thank God and for my Grandfather.
https://www.hoover.org/research/100th-anniversary-us-entrance-wwi
Unlike December 7, 1941, April 6, 1917 is not a date that lives, either in infamy or fame. Few Americans even know that it marks the country’s entry into World War I.
It was on that spring day that the U.S. House of Representatives voted, at President Woodrow Wilson’s request, to declare war on Germany. The U.S. Senate had voted two days earlier. It was an earthquake in history, with aftershocks still reverberating but largely to silence.
Nor are race or immigration left out of the story. The early twentieth century, like today, was an era of mass immigration to the U.S. About 20 per cent of American troops in World War I were immigrants.
Mcqlives
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I never thought about this part...did those vets that were granted citizenship go through Ellis Island? I expect they did not.
If they did not this explains how two of my ancestors (Both WW I vets) made it here as citizens without getting their names in the books there (We have found all other relations names that migrated here in the late 1800's and early 1900's in those books). They all had to go through the sponsor program and come through Ellis Island for inspection. If you, or anyone, ever start to search...keep an open mind on spellings. There were many accents speaking and many clerks writing.
PessOptimist
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They got in to the US somehow as they likely joined the US Army while in the US. They were probably not in the US Army when they immigrated. Keep looking and good luck.
PO
Valkyrie
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I have all of the papers, ship transport, pictures, etc., that brought my Grandmother, my dad and his brother and sister over. They kept everything, even the paper that gave the citizenship to them through my GFs service. So I believe my Grandfather was here after getting out of the army and waited for them here, or if he went back to Italy to get them he was already a US citizen, but I'm not sure. I'll pull out all the papers I have during the week and look everything over again, since it's been about 10yrs, the last time I looked at them.
PessOptimist
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This was in reply to Mcqlives reply to your account talk. Regret any confusion.
You stated your Grandfather was working in Pittsburgh and joined the US Army. I understand the 10 year time since you looked. I have been researching my ancestry on both Father and Mother’s side for years but often let years go by between paying attention to it. Keep at it when you find time, you will find it rewarding.
One of the most interesting things I have found concerning my maternal Grandfather is his draft registration cards for both WWI and WWII. WWI I suspect he was exempted as a farmer and WWII he was still a farmer and had four sons in the service.
PO
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I have been working on my family tree and have noticed the same thing. I also noticed it on the different 10 year census and even on death certificates, not because the name is incorrect but it is the handwriting of the person.
Mcqlives
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PO... we know they came through Canada (others did as well and I still have several relations in Winnipeg) but never saw any immigration records. All of a sudden my liquor running Irish ancestors were in the us army, then us citizens and had passports while other relations in Canada had to go though Ellis island in 1918 and 1919. Not easily traced for sure.
As a side note, I suggest anyone thinking of dna testing do both ancestry and 23 and me. Both give great info and may help you like ancestors.
Mcqlives
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Back to the markets....strange morning. Futures were down around 7 points on the SnP most of the morning. Including right before open. Then the bell rings and we drop 16 with decent volume. Now are down 18-19 with only 5 minutes gone....
Many news items effecting things even without earnings coming in. Tariffs from EU, Revolutionary Guard saying (again) death to america, Brexit, etc are all in the mix... even with all that it boils down to the bears trying to make a statement but I'm not sure if the bulls are listening. Maybe we can see if they are before the cut-off.Similar threads
