Monthly Archives: December 2009

Nixon, Watergate and the Newhall Connection

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Jeff

This afternoon I was reading Rick Perlstein’s excellent Nixonland when I about jumped out of my chair in surprise and curiosity. Perlstein was detailing a 1972 press conference between a Des Moines Register reporter and Clark MacGregor, President Richard Nixon’s … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Politics | 4 Comments

“Attending College” vs. “Finishing College”

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Timothy Myers SR.

Our oldest son Chip (Tim, Jr.) who has contributed to this blog is currently four terms away from graduating from UC-San Diego with a Bachelor’s degree in economics.  Even taking into account a proposed term abroad in The Netherlands next … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 79 Comments

Back in the Saddle Again

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Jeff

I’m officially back from my vacation and the holiday and I’m looking forward to the New Year. I want to extend a hearty thank you to NickelDime and Tim & Chip Myers for watching over the blog and keeping it … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 8 Comments

Signal suspends all local columns after Lutness admits to plagiarism

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Jeff

As Tim reported below, Signal columnist and one-time Democratic challenger to Cameron Smyth, Carole Lutness, has been accused of plagiarizing  parts of an education column she sent to The Signal in November. Today, she admitted to that fact. From The … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Media | 16 Comments

Carole Lutness Plagiarism Allegation

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Timothy Myers SR.

An anonymous person named JillQPublic sent information concerning alleged plagiarism by Carol Lutness in Signal opinion columns to several media outlets.  The West Ranch Beacon published the information first here.  http://westranchbeacon.com/blog/2009/12/commentary-is-plagiarism-at-the-signal-common/ The person makes a disturbing assertion that The Signal and … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 4 Comments

12 Questions for The Signal’s Brian Charles

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Jeff

Brian Charles joined The Signal in 2008 and immediately had an impact on the paper’s quantity and quality of local reporting. By early 2009, The Signal sent him to Washington DC to cover the Inauguration of Barack Obama, and since then he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Media, Opinion, Politics | 5 Comments

Sobriquets and Posting-One Person’s View

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Timothy Myers SR.

I will say it straight up.  I have never personally posted on a message board or a discussion group without putting my own name on it,  first and last. This is simply for my own protection.  Primarily, I don’t want … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 26 Comments

KHTS lists the worst SCV Parking Lots

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Jeff

Jon Dell over at KHTS has a great article examining some of the worst parking lots (and the developer & planner stupidity behind them) in Santa Clarita: So here it is, the worst of the worst. We’ve compiled our ratings … Continue reading →

Posted in Complaint Dept., Traffic, Transportation | 6 Comments

Peace on Earth, Goodwill Toward All

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Venturan

Here’s to a safe, healthy, happy holiday and a prosperous New Year for all! -NickelDime

Posted in Misc. | 1 Comment

Target Parking Lot Demolition Derby-A More Detailed View

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Timothy Myers SR.

The Signal provided a short front page report this morning on an incident in the Target parking lot that occurred on Christmas Eve Eve (12-23).  This post will provide a more detailed report from one of the victims, my Nebraska … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 22 Comments