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Michael Picarella: Ah, it'll grow back eventually
Our 5-year-old son is bald. "Your kid is bald." "Looks like someone got his ears raised." "That's a great haircut. It really is. It's a great haircut for the Army. When are you signing him up?" "Do you like your hair like that, sweetheart?" "Why did you do that to the kid's hair? You should've kept it long like he had it last year." "I hated his hair when it was long." "Look how big ...
Kenneth W. Keller: How to carry your business through a slump
Every business owner hits a slump from time to time. You might be in one now - or you might be just emerging from one - or starting to feel one coming on. The key to dealing with it is to do so in a manner that will benefit you when you come out of it.
Michele E. Buttelman: Don’t forget about Flag Day
Don't forget about Flag Day Did you know that Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which occurred on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress? In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day and in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. VIA B2B CEO reception I've heard many positive reviews of the Valencia ...
Michael Picarella: You have to lose before you can win
My 5-year-old son recently asked if he could be a loser. Let me back up a bit. About a month ago, my wife decided to walk in a community run. She was very excited to participate - as long as she could drag me along. "It's only three miles," my wife pleaded. "It's good exercise, it's for a good cause, it's shorter than some of our weekend walks ... It's not a pyramid scheme." She ...
Tracy Hasper: Protect yourself from ID theft
Like an Old Testament plague, identity theft has infected modern Western culture. What sometimes goes unnoticed is that businesses have become prime targets for identity thieves. Today, business owners face not only scam artists anxious to steal their business identities but also civil liabilities for failing to protect their employees' personal information.
From The Signal Archives: Dealing with garbage, pranks
Editor's note: As The Signal celebrates 90 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley, we offer this peek into the SCV of days past. Following is from the second week of June 1970 in The Newhall Signal and Saugus Enterprise.
Michele Buttelman: Women in high heels rock
Women in high heels rock I love June gloom - bring it on! The small amount of rain we've had won't make up for the drought conditions, but it is a nice diversion from sun, sun and more sun. Our blast furnace summer will arrive soon enough and linger through October, have no fear. SIGSCV High Heel-a-thon Last Sunday's Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley High Heel-a-thon was an awesome event. Kudos to Jodi ...
Michele E. Buttelman: Kudos to the class of 2009
Happy graduation! It's that time of the year when graduation ceremonies are the order of the day. Kudos to the class of 2009 graduates Rachel Todd of Valencia High, James Kozeluh of Canyon High and Michelle Muldoon of Hart High. May all graduates of the class of 2009 achieve his or her dreams.
From The Signal Archives: divisions and campaigns
Editor's note: As The Signal celebrates 90 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley, we offer this peek into the SCV of days past. The following is from the last week of May 1994, The Newhall Signal and Saugus Enterprise.
From The Signal Archives: Sentiments of industries past
Editor's note: As The Signal celebrates 90 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley, we offer this peek into the SCV of days past. Following is from May 1940, The Newhall Signal and Saugus Enterprise.
From The Signal Archives: Newhall Incident and foreign wars
Editor's note: As The Signal celebrates 90 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley, we offer this peek into the SCV of days past. Following is from the second week of May 1970, from the archives of The Newhall Signal and Saugus Enterprise.
Michele E. Buttelman: Kudos to Amsler and Coulter
Feels a little like the Fourth of July doesn't it? Too, too hot! Bring on the June gloom I say!
Michael Picarella: They go together
My wife and I lost our washing machine last month. It died. We were forced to get a new one promptly. We bought the really expensive front loader. But it's worth the cost, because it saves us money in the long run. At least that's what my wife and the salesman told me.
Michael Picarella: Spanking doesn’t work
I had to spank my 5-year-old son last weekend for bad behavior. He asked me, "Is that it?"
From The Signal Archives: Jewel heists and debates
Jewel heists and debates Editor's note: As The Signal celebrates 90 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley, we offer this peek into the SCV of days past. Following is from the first week of May, 1980, The Newhall Signal and Saugus Enterprise. The great jewel heist of '80 ""A pair of professional criminals escaped with an estimated $28,250 in loot following a robbery yesterday morning at Capiricorn's Jewelry in Plaza Posada. Two ...
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