Much depends on what the semiconductors do. Given their proximity to the 200-day MA they offer the best chance for a support bounce. If successful, it should help take the other indices higher - but it's hard looking at Monday's selloff in large cap indices not to think it will be more of the same (and then some) for Tuesday.

by Declan Fallon (Fallond Stock Picks)

As Erik discussed in yesterday evening’s blog post, our upper level low is moving away from us today.  As it does, it is strengthening… and our winds will be increasing.

It is breezy this morning, and the winds will continue to increase through the late morning into the early afternoon.  That is when we saw the heaviest snowfall yesterday, and it looks to be the timeframe that we will see the strongest winds today.  Winds this afternoon could gust up to 35-40 mph, causing major blowing and drifting of snow.  Snowdrifts in open areas may end up being several feet high, and roads that have been cleared can quickly become covered with snow again.  Visibility may also become a problem as the winds whip up the snow that is on the ground, and additional snow falls. 

Light snow showers will be possible throughout the day, and we may get some heavier bursts of snow embedded within them.  Overall, any additional accumulation will be in the range of 1 to 2 inches.  Wind chills will be sub-zero through the first part of the day, and in the single digits beyond that.  So it’s not really a “let’s go sledding!” kind of day, unfortunately!

The next storm works in Sunday/Monday, and that could give us another couple of inches of snowfall.  But at least we have a few days to rest before we have to pick up the shovels again!

Funny, as I come to work in the morning after a big snow… it almost feels like I’m on another planet.  Pitch black, deserted… mounds of snow everywhere.  Then, occasionally, the salt trucks flashing lights… sort of resemble a space ship.  It really is a surreal feeling… just thought I’d share.  Those of you that work 3rd shift know what I’m talking about! 

Yes, the snow does require a lot of work… but it is also fun and beautiful to look at.  We have received hundreds of photos from viewers all over the Miami Valley.  Some of them are featured on 2 News on-air… and others we share here on the blog.  Here are some of our favorites:

There are really two types of RC cars, those that are fuel by gas and those that are fueled by electric. There is not doubt that the electric cars are much easier to maintain and run and also much quieter. But do you just want to be sensible, or do you want to have fun? That is not to say that you are not able to have fun with an electric car. They are very good for the beginner and also those who do not want to do to much maintenance, or those who do just not have as much time to give to their hobby. An electric car is not only easier to maintain it is much more convenient to use. As long as you have thought to plug in the batteries, then it should be all ready whenever you want to use it.
If you are building your own car they are also much easier to fit and get working than a gas car. An electric motor is very simple to work with and as long as it is all attached properly and the position is in line so that is does not place strain on the others components, then it should work well and continue to work with little or not maintenance. This can be a distinct advantage to those who just their car to work as and when they want it to without the need to do anything other than just turning it on.
Gas powered RC cars on the other hand do require a bit more work and maintenance, but they can be a lot more fun as well. Partly the advantage of having gas powered RC cars, is that they are just more real than electric cars. You actually get to hear the engine and feel the power of the car as it hurtles around. The response times of gas powered cars to the rc commands make it a very exciting way to power your car. There is also an advantage to gas rc cars in that you do not have to wait for batteries to recharge when they are out of power. You just refill the fuel and the car is ready again. There are advantages to both types of cars and it really depends on what you want from it. If you are new to rc cars then an electric car is a good way to start, but when you have been using them for a while then you might want to try upgrading to a gas car . They might be a bit more work but they can be a lot more fun also.
For more RC Car action try visiting RCCarSuperGuide.info where you will find adrenaline pumping information on RC car racing, RC car parts, RC car tracks, RC car magazines and RC care kits.

First of all, you should be informed that there are no available toy-grade RC car parts available today. The reason for this is the fact that toy-grade RC cars are pre-assembled and made to be enjoyed while they last. Although they are excellent for teaching the basics of vehicle control, they are not made to be tinkered with. Hobby-grade RC cars, however, may be tinkered with a lot. A lot of RC car parts are available in order to enable people to fully customize their driving experience.

Many people are confused as to the standards of choosing RC car parts. This is because of the fact that manufacturers today always claim that they have the best parts or the cheapest parts around. So how should a person choose RC car parts to use?

1) Compatibility- Some RC car brands or models can only be used with specific RC car parts. This may be because the company who made the RC cars is trying to corner their market, or maybe companies are just ensuring the high performance of their cars. Before you buy any brand of RC car parts, you should see if those parts are compatible with your RC kit. If you are just beginning in the hobby, you should strictly follow this rule in order to avoid damaging your car.

Advanced hobbyists sometimes disobey this rule and try to custom fit different RC car parts to make improvements on their vehicles. However, you should be careful when doing this and you should always make sure that you have the skills necessary to pull this off.

2) Price- Of course, you should realize by now that this hobby will cost you some cash. This means that you should definitely budget your money when you are selecting RC car parts to buy. One tip you can follow is to stick to a certain price range. You can then select the best RC car part that comes within the price range that you have in mind.

If you really want to buy something top-of-the-line, you should try and save your cash. Do not be impulsive when buying RC car parts. Remember that something better will always come along and that costs go down all the time.

However, if you really love RC car racing, then maybe you can sacrifice a bit in order to buy the RC car part you want.

3) Quality- As said before, many advanced users try to mix and match different RC car parts in order to improve the performance of their vehicles. This is because of the fact that different manufacturers have different specializations. Some companies may excel in making engines while others may have high quality chassis… etc. If you can, try to get RC car parts that will improve the performance of your car.

In this case, try not to be too restricted by your budget. Remember that if you buy cheap but low quality RC car parts, you might as well be throwing your money away. By buying high quality RC car parts, you will be able to make sure that you enjoy your investment for a long time.

These are just some of the tips you should follow when buying RC car parts. Remember that the final decision will always be yours. It is your money and your enjoyment on the line, so carefully choose the RC car part to buy.

Finally, something I know a LOT about. I raced Nitro RC for the better part of 4 years.. and spent a LOT of money on it.. I mean a LOT of money.

I purchased a Team Losi LST 1 to begin with. I knew plenty about mechanical things (have worked in an auto shop etc) but I knew nothing about these amazing RC motors. My first engine lasted about 4 weeks, then began to stall etc. I learned a LOT about tuning etc with that engine. I eventually went through about a dozen motors in 4 years and usually had 2 trucks built and ready to run. I also had enough spares to build an entire truck out of… well almost 2 trucks.

Here's where you need to spend a bit of time thinking long and hard about what you want to do with the truck. I consider the LST 2 to be the best machine on the market. They have a high/low range transmission (so 4 gears) and reverse. They also have twin steering servos and are pretty damned tough. Savages are a bit more difficult to break, but a lot harder to fix.

Don't let a a few dollars convince you to buy something that won't be as much fun to own. et online and check as many race results as you can find, and see what's winning. That isn't always the best way to find the best truck, but it's a good head start anyway.

I also raced Mugen buggies (MBX5's) and Serpent on road nitro as well. We won't even start to talk about RC helicopters….

Do a lot of research, buy a lot of tools and spares, then get ready to have a LOT of fun!

Go Losi!

It should not come as a news flash that there are more homeless people in Fort Lauderdale than before. City elected officials, business leaders, homeless advocates and all other types of activists are trying to figure out how best to help the homeless and control the mass panhandling and food giveways.

I'll write more on this in the near future. For now, meet Sarah Taylor, 21, pregnant and homeless. She was sitting on the steps of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in downtown Fort Lauderdale last week with her husband, eating a sack lunch the church gave out to a long line of homeless people.

“Because we look like trash doesn't mean we're actually trash,'' she said. Taylor washes her clothes at a laundromat and showers at The Cooperative Feeding Program. She sleeps outdoors, “anywhere,'' she said. Taylor won't go to a shelter, she said, after a stay at a shelter in San Antonio led child protective services to take away her daughter, age 1, she said.

She said she tried to get into a shelter at The Shepherd's Way in Fort Lauderdale but didn't like it when they asked if she had considered foster care or adoption for her unborn child.

Hailing from the Southwest corner of Ohio, Missy Werner has released her national debut CD “Drifting and Dreaming.” The new album features Werner and an ace team of bluegrass musicians on a dozen cuts from various writers including Dolly Parton, Harley Allen and Sarah Siskind.

“Drifting and Dreaming” according to Jon Weisberger, “features a compelling mix of new songs with under-appreciated gems.” Weisberger goes on to say, “The title song showcases her plaintive vocals with subtle, sympathetic backing from an all-star crew of McCall’s closest colleagues.”

“Drifting and Dreaming” was produced by Dwight McCall and includes musicians Alan Bibey, Randy Kohrs, Harold Nixon, Tim Stafford, Ron Stewart Rickey Wasson and Artie Werner on the project.

You can sample a couple of songs from “Drifting and Dreaming” on Werner’s MySpace page (myspace.com/missywerner1).

“Drifting and Dreaming” can be purchased from Warner at her concert appearances or via Ebay. “Drifting and Dreaming” is also available at County Sales, Music Shed and Old Homestead Records.

“Drifting and Dreaming” track list

1. Living in Trouble Times
2. Drifting and Dreaming
3. Early Morning Breeze
4. The Rope
5. Bridge
6. Gypsy, Joe and Me
7. Goodbye
8. All I Want Is You
9. In Memory
10. Morning Train
11. Plant Some Flowers
12. Snowbird

Missy Werner appearances

• Feb. 13 — Benefit for Phyllis Mays at Mustang Sally’s (5:00 pm)
• Feb. 27 — Harvest Time Restaurant – Connersville, IN (7:00 pm)
• Apr. 2 — Diabetes Association Festival – Radford High School, Radford, VA (7:00 pm)
• Apr. 10 — Harvest Time Restaurant – Connersville, IN (7:00 pm)

Related Links

• Missy Werner
• Missy Werner’s “Drifting and Dreaming” on Ebay
• Missy Werner on Facebook
• Missy Werner on MySpace

Wow those are cool! I've never seen or heard of them before. I like that they're 4WD.

I don't own a Redcat or have any experience with them, but from what I've read their quality is hit and miss - from bad to average, but never great. But for the price it's hard to beat. The only problem is you almost definitely won't get third party support for parts and accessories. And most hobby shops don't carry Redcat so you'll have to order everything from the internet.

It's RWD instead of 4WD, but for around $20 more you can get a Losi Micro-T. Parts and accessories are readily available online and in local hobby shops.

Are you a long-time fan of those racing events and each time you get to see that parade of fully-loaded professional race cars, there is nothing you can do except stare jealously at them? Wondering when can you ever get yourself experience that special kind of feeling of having fun and excitement by racing with those high-end models of Volvo, Porsche, Mercedes, or perhaps that BMW car? All you can do is wonder now because you simply cannot afford them, right?Now, how about an alternative? How about getting the same extreme fun and excitement, but without you getting too financially drained? You may think this is impossible. After all, those full-geared race cars would cost you at least several thousands of dollars. But, the truth is, there are remote control (RC) cars you can utilize for the same racing spirit. Now, thinking it is another impossible thing? As you remember, RC cars are those you played with when you were growing up. You remember the same cars attached to the control pad via wires and when you set it in motion, you would get the fun at a few mph. Those RC cars are still in existence but not so small time for big boys. With the advanced technology always surprising us with things we never think would be possible now, there are now RC cars you can actually use for your favorite pastime. RC cars were produced with the exact replicas of those cars you desired most. And now, with the racing activities always seen as the automotive industry's cream of the crop, gas RC cars are the cheap version. At a fraction of the cost, you can get the same exhilarating experience. RC cars have been in popularity ever since and because of the many followers, there are clubs and associations formed that have led them to dedicate to RC car racing. Unbelievable still? Now, there are RC cars that participate to speedways and racetracks. If you have been longing to become a participant in a race, you can do so now without worries of money. Popular RC cars cost only a few hundred dollars. That makes sense for you, is it now? Gas RC cars look exactly the same with those favorite racers. For the price of less than US$600, you get a RC car equipped with the same features and one that also reaches amazing speeds of over 70mph. If you like more, Dragsters are also out there for you. They accelerate a whopping 0 to 60mph in less than three seconds. A gas-powered RC car may take you just over US$300, but it would be sweeter to customize it with a fully functional spoiler, plus a custom paint job with additional little expenses on those. If you want something more sensible, you can get one of those off-road remote control trucks. A family activity would be great with your RC car. Yes, just like with various options offered by the automotive industry, there are endless options for gas RC car enthusiasts. They attract all personalities and ages, because gas RC cars are the creations that all would surely appreciate. RC cars are the well-loved gas-powered gas wonder. If you cannot wait to get a hold on those gas-powered race cars, you may start looking for one that would suit your need. You can get acquainted with someone who is into RC car racing for tips and tricks. You can also visit the website for endless information and update about these remote control cars.

Things for me got started in my dads body shop. That seems like a weird place to get into R/C but when I look back it was the start. I started building plastic models when I was 8. As much fun as I had doing that I always wondered what they would look like going down the road.
During these first few years I was also building model rockets. It was kind of a progression. I built them all from kits. I swear some are still in orbit. I have always loved models of some type. I liked building as well.I had been watching and working in the body shop since I was 9 or 10.

I got involved in R/C when I was 12. That was in 1984. Like most my first Truck was a catalog special. Remember this was 1984.Like most catalog purchases it was disappointing. Charge it for 4 hours run it for 10 minutes.

I grew up in a very rural part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula so the nearest hobby shop was over 100 miles away. I had no concept of what was a model and a toy. Until I saw The RC10. The famous gold pan buggy. I remember seeing some guy's running one in a park close to the house one day. What I remember most about that day was how fast the car was and how you could recharge the car in 15 to 20 minutes.

Wow what technology. After watching that car I tried tracking one down and found out much to my horror how much it was. Needles to say getting Mom and Dad to pay for that was unlikely. So with that car out of my price range I sort of gave up on R/C for a few years.

I was 16 by now and friend of mine told me his cousin had a R/C Van for sale really cheap. So 50 miles later and $35.00 less in my wallet I had me a Tamyia Lunchbox ,radio,charger, batteries and even this orange thing called a Novak speed controller. My first real R/C truck. Like most stuff I by It needed some work not much but the first time I hit the throttle and that thing spun gravel I was hooked.

The lunch box filled the need for about a year and then another bug started to creep in.

Before moving to the U.P. we lived In Sitka Alaska.
Some of what I remember most about Sitka besides boats,fish, eagles, and Mount Edgecumb was airplanes.
Every day Airplanes. Jets and float planes bush plans of all types. Even though The Tamyia Lunch Box got me hooked on R/C I gravitated towards airplanes in 1989.

Once again a friend of mine was getting out of R/C planes
because he bought a full scale Cessna 172. Explain that to the wife. Long story, true story but long.
For $125.00 I bought a complete plane and radio plus a starter and 2 engines.

My first plane was a Hobby Shack Rainbow 30. The radio was an Aero Sport 4 channel AM with a .25 FUJI engine.
He even gave me the number of the only local R/C pilot in town. That was a fateful day my first flight. I never would have been able to get off of the ground with the help someone.

I would have crashed and would have given up because $125.00 was hard to come by. If it wasn't for a great pilot named Jodi I never would have flew learned about building and fixing your aircraft. I feel it was some of the most pure flying ever because we flew because we could. A simple joy. A simple act of kindness showing a young kid the ropes. So I feel the need to pass on what I have learned. I'll help out where I can.

Since my time in this wonderful hobby I have met some wonderful people who have given freely there time and knowledge I hope I can give back a little.

Here is a list of some of the things I have played with.
30 model cars
15 model rockets

Airplane kits I built.
Goldberg Eagle II
Gentle Lady
Feedom.20
Balsa USA Stick 40
Balsa USA Smoothie
Great Planes PT 40.
Stevens Areomodel L'ill SQUirt

Kits I have crashed and completely rebuilt
Goldberg Eagle II
Gentle Lady
Balsa USA Stick 40
Hobby Shack Rainbow .30

Cars/Trucks
Tamiya
Luchbox
Midnight Pumpkin
Clod Buster
F1 Indy car
Grasshopper
Backfoot
Brat

Losi
Jr T

AE
RC10T
RC10 T2
RC10B2
RC10B3
2-RC10L
RC10 GT

Kyosho
Turbo Burns

HPI
MT2 18ss
RS4 Pro

Woods Racing
x13
Bolink
2-Legends

Schumacher
Touring car been so long I can't remember
CEN
2 Fun Factor TrucksMT2
Traxxas
Rustler
2 Nitro Rustlers
5 yes 5 other pan cars I cant remember there names.
1/12 CRC carpet knife

About 32 cars,trucks of all types I raced off road and oval before I had kids so now I just bash
10 planes seems about right. So I have had a few things to play with over the years.

I am on R/C groups as well