Archive By Author - Gilbert H. Snow
Celebrate the season with starters and sides
Whether entertaining a large group, or hosting a small gathering, holiday cooks can showcase their culinary flair with a sumptuous spread of starters and sides. And, with timesaving ingre­dients, such as cream soups, store-bought mashed potatoes and prepared pastry sheets, it's a cinch to complement the main dish with appetizers and side dishes that look and taste elegant. Using these simple recipes, holiday hosts can impress family and friends and still have time to enjoy ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Nov. 20, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:
We all need health care changes
Although there are differing opinions on the way national health care can be achieved, most Americans want and need health care.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Nov. 18, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:
Be an American, learn English
Regarding "City defends English forms," The Signal, Nov. 1: Congrats Signal, you have finally gotten my attention. Our American soldiers did not sacrifice their lives so a Spanish-speaking person could complain about not getting an application in a non-English form. In America we speak English. We welcome everyone into our country who wants to be a productive part of America, but we do speak English here. Please make an effort to learn the language. I ...
Video Game Review: 'Forza Motorsport 3'
Like most drivers, I don't think much about how my car gets me from point A to point B. The idea of fiddling with my Nissan Sentra's engine, brakes or suspension is as appealing as being stuck in traffic. About the only thing I can do to my car is fill it with gas.
Bring our troops home
I can say we were getting inklings of this fraud before the elections began. ("Runoff ordered in Afghan election marred by fraud," Oct. 19.)
Review: 'Law-Abiding Citizen'
"Law-Abiding Citizen" is a taut thriller about a serial killer in reverse: He's already in prison when he commits all but one of his many murders, and in solitary for most of that time. So the story is a locked-room mystery: How does he set up such elaborate kills? Does he have an accomplice outside the walls, or what?
Fire information center closes
Today is the last day the local assistance center for fire victims will be open at Veterans Memorial Community Park in Sylmar, located at 13000 Sayre St. The center has served as one-stop information point regarding federal, state and regional disaster relief services.
Review: '9'
The first images are spellbinding. In close-up, thick fingers make the final stitches in a roughly humanoid little rag doll, and binocular eyes are added. This creature comes to life, walks on tottering legs, and ventures fearfully into the devastation of a bombed-out cityscape.
Eric Christensen: A scrimmage with the truth
"I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught."
Tired of the mantra
I am so tired of reading political commentary in The Signal scolding Republicans because, excuse the mantra, "not one Republican in the House voted for the bill."
Free foreclosure seminar in Newhall Saturday
The Foreclosure Center in Newhall will host a free foreclosure seminar 10 a.m. Saturday at 24002 Lyons Avenue in Newhall. Bill Greene, vice president of Countrywide/Bank of America, will speak on understanding the foreclosure and short-pay process. Munzer Ghoshel will speak on investing IRA and 401k money into real estate, and Phil Nordella, owner of the Foreclosure Center, will speak on the best way to buy a foreclosure. A question and answer session will follow. ...
What planet is Gary Horton from?
Regarding Gary Horton's "Who's the real sap?" column (The Signal, Feb. 17): What planet is Horton from?
COC sponsors 'The Kite Runner' essay competition
Santa Clarita Valley high school students have a very good reason to attend the Literature to Life presentation of "The Kite Runner" on Feb. 22, 2009 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC) at College of the Canyons: They'll be eligible to enter an essay contest based on the novel and the presentation. Sponsored by College of the Canyons and the PAC, the essay contest's prizes are $250 for first place and $150 and ...
Articles By Author - Gilbert H. Snow
Three hurt in Alabama fuel barge explosions
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Multiple explosions aboard two fuel barges near Mobile, Ala., led to a major fire Wednesday night that left three people hospitalized with burns and created a situation so unstable that fire and rescue officials decided to let the fire burn into the night.
Tommy Milone gets third straight win
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jed Lowrie drove in four runs, Saugus High graduate Tommy Milone won his third straight start and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 11-2 on Monday night.
Community scrapbook:
Donny Young, son of Don and Jill Young of Canyon Country, was recently named to the Dean's list with a 4.0 GPA.
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