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  • Spice becoming a Schedule I controlled substance

    The Drug Enforcement Administration is looking to categorize five chemicals commonly used to make synthetic marijuana products, including Spice, K2, Blaze and Red X Dawn as Schedule I controlled substances.Schedule I is the most restrictive category and is reserved for the most dangerous, commonly

  • MDG team helps working dog regain bite

    The military can offer many valuable experiences from both a professional and personal standpoint that a civilian may never have the opportunity to do. I would like to share one of my experiences with you. In October, I was contacted by Capt. Andrea Winkel, Edwards veterinarian, who asked for

  • Awake, alert, alive

    Drowsy Drivers, Wake Up!Have you ever slipped behind the wheel, cranked up some tunes and taken off on a long road trip without sufficient sleep? If so, you know how easy it is to absentmindedly drive too far or long without a break, and suddenly find yourself wondering where the last few miles or

  • Commanders offer best wishes to Team Edwards for holidays

    The arrival of the holiday season signals a time of celebration, reflection and preparation for the New Year. As we begin to focus on 2011, let's take a quick look at 2010. What an incredible year for Team Edwards. You deployed men and women to the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility, delivered as

  • Layering, blocking wind are keys to cold weather motorcycle riding

    To the casual observer, motorcycle riding seems like an activity best left to warm days. However, there are those hard-core riders who see no end to the riding season and will venture outside even on a cold, windy day. And for some, there may be no choice but to ride in the cold. Dressing

  • 3D comes to Edwards - Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month

    Edwards kicked off its National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month Campaign, Dec. 1, with a number of DUI-awareness activities. The campaign, also known as the 3D campaign, is sponsored by the Edwards' Drug Demand Reduction Program and Alcohol, Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment office.First,

  • Make your holiday fire-safe!

    Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase the chance of fire. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration, each year an estimated 250 home fires occur

  • Wildfire safety, lessons learned; from the eyes of two survivors

    The first and foremost item I need to address is the fact that I am grateful to be alive today. I thank God for protecting my family; and I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to the firefighters who successfully put out the fires in Palmdale, as well as the police officers who evacuated us

  • Marijuana: Myths versus research

    Marijuana is the nation's most popular illicit drug, and over the past decade 14 states have legalized marijuana for medical purposes with twelve others looking at similar legislation. On Nov. 2, California voters will have the opportunity to vote on the legalization of the recreational use of

  • Halloween safety tips for trick or treat

    Children look forward to Halloween for many reasons. They like dressing up in costumes, but more than that they like it for the candy and treats! Who doesn't? Even some adults still like going out trick or treating. It makes them feel young and happy again.While this commentary addresses guidelines