More Melamine Contamination: Topaz Wafer Rolls
US Food and Drug Administration
January 5, 2009

National Brands Inc. is initiating a nationwide recall of cans of Topaz brand Wafer Rolls because it may be contaminated with Melamine.
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More Melamine Contamination: Wonderfarm Brand Biscuits Recall
US Food and Drug Administration
December 19, 2008

Interfood Shareholding Company is recalling all lot codes of multiple varieties of the Wonderfarm brand of biscuits, because they may be contaminated with melamine.
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Eighteen Years Ago
For My Son, "All The World's A Stage"
December 11, 2008

I know. When you read this, you will roll your eyes and say, "Mom! Geesh! How embarrassing. I hope my friends don't see this!"
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FDA Announces Injunction Against Wilderness Family Naturals LLC
US Food and Drug Administration Press Release
December 10, 2008

The US Food and Drug Administration announced a permanent injuction against Wilderness Family Naturals LLC on Tuesday, December 9. The company used the internet to claim its unapproved products treat serious health conditions.
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Teddy Bears With Chocolate Bars Recall
US Food and Drug Administration
December 7, 2008

Walgreens is recalling 173 stuffed teddy bears with chocolate bars, that have been sold in stores since late September 2008. Analysis by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that certain samples of the chocolate provided with the teddy bears were contaminated with melamine.
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Caltrans Awards Contract for Big Bear Bridge
Caltrans Press Release
December 3, 2008

altrans is pleased to announce that the Big Bear bridge project is another step closer to being built. A contract was awarded for $39 million to FCI Constructors, Inc.
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Highway 18 Paving In Lucerne Valley
Caltrans Press Release
December 3, 2008

Caltrans began an improvement project today, December 2, on State Route 18 (SR-18) at the intersection of High Road near Lucerne Valley.
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Fire Restrictions Reduced on the San Bernardino National Forest
US Forest Service, San Bernardino National Forest
December 3, 2008

With the recent significant rainfall and cooler temperatures across the southland, the San Bernardino National Forest will reduce fire restrictions on the forest effective today, December 3.
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Deep Frying Your Turkey the Safe Way
Video to Demonstrate the Do's and Do Not's
November 26, 2008

Big Bear City Fire Department wants everyone to have a safe holiday season, especially when deep frying a turkey. Fire crews recently went to task to demonstrate how to properly deep fry a turkey, along with a dramatic video on what not to do!
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Forest Service Places Emphasis on Fire Investigations
US Forest Service News Release
November 21, 2008

Due to strong efforts made by U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and cooperating agencies, leads have been identified, suspects have been arrested and convictions have been made on various fires in the past two weeks.
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Red Flag Warning Allowed To Expire (Update 3)
National Weather Service in San Diego
November 16, 2008

The National Weather Service allowed the Red Flag Warning to expire at 4 p.m. today.
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Highway 330 Reopens Following Two Hour Closure
Roadway Clear, SIG Alert Canceled
November 5, 2008

Highway 330 has been reopened following the four-vehicle accident that was first reported at approximately 12:20 p.m.
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Flood Advisory For San Gabriel Mountains and High Desert Areas
National Weather Service
November 1, 2008

The National Weather Service issued an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for San Bernardino County, including the San Gabriel Mountains, Victorville and Hesperia areas of the high desert.
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Biscuit Recall Due To Possible Melamine Contamination
US Food and Drug Administration
October 31, 2008

Everlasting Distributors Inc., Bayonne, New Jersey, is initiating a nationwide recall of all their 3.88oz (110gm) packages of Fresh and Crispy Jacobina Biscuits because it may be contaminated with Melamine.
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Red Flag Warning Expires at 8 PM Wednesday
October 29, 2008

The Red Flag Warning expired at 8 p.m. tonight. Humidities rose above the criteria Wednesday evening.
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IRS Seeks to Return $266 Million
Undeliverable Refunds And Economic Stimulus Payments to Taxpayers
October 23, 2008

The Internal Revenue Service is looking for taxpayers who are missing more than 279,000 economic stimulus checks totaling about $163 million and more than 104,000 regular refund checks totaling about $103 million that were returned by the U.S. Postal Service due to mailing address errors.
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National Forest Prepared for Santa Ana Winds
US Forest Service, San Bernardino National Forest
October 21, 2008

In preparation for forecasted Santa Ana winds this week, the San Bernardino National Forest remains at a high state of readiness and is bolstering its fire response readiness with additional firefighters, aircraft, and extended patrols.
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Hartz Recalls Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips
US Food and Drug Administration
October 20, 2008

The Hartz Mountain Corporation in Secaucus, New Jersey, is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Hartz Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot are potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
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Koala's March Cookies Recalled Nationwide
US Food and Drug Administration
October 18, 2008

Lotte USA, Inc. issued a nationwide recall of Koala's March Creme-filled Cookies because they may be contaminated with melamine.
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Fraudulent E-Mail Allegedly From FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation Press Release
October 17, 2008

A spam e-mail claiming to be from FBI Deputy Director John S. Pistole is currently being circulated.
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Time To "De-Lurk"
A Second Helping of a Favorite Topic
September 4, 2008

In the last few days, RIMOFTHEWORLD.net has had several "newbies" join the discussions by introducing themselves as previous "lurkers".
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Hesperia Home Goes Up In Flames
Hydrants Rendered Useless Due to Theft
April 23, 2008

A home in the 19200 block of Yucca Street, Hesperia, was destroyed early Wednesday morning. Nearby hydrants were useless due to theft of brass nuts.
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Lone Pine Canyon Fuels Treatment Project - No New Burning Over Weekend
US Forest Service Press Release
April 18, 2008

The Front Country Ranger District resumed work on the Lone Pine Canyon fuels treatment project April 16.
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CDPH Warns Consumers Not To Eat Chaca Chaca Chacatrozo Candy
Press Release from the Food and Drug Administration
April 18, 2008

Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), warned consumers not to eat Chaca Chaca Chacatrozo candy imported from Mexico after tests by CDPH found levels of lead that could cause health problems.
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Fraudulent Grand Jury Summons Contains Malware
Press Release from Federal Bureau of Investigation
April 17, 2008

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) warns consumers of recently reported spam e-mail containing a fraudulent subpoena notifying recipients they are commanded to appear and testify before a Grand Jury.
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Commuter Alert: South Bound I-15 at Foothill Boulevard Closed
Chain-Reaction Accident Closes Interstate
April 9, 2008

The California Highway Patrol has advised that a multiple car collision occurred at Southbound I-15 and Foothill Boulevard.
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Black Tuesday For Cheeseheads
Brett Favre Announces Retirement
March 4, 2008

It is a sad, sad day for Cheeseheads everywhere. Brett Favre has decided to retire from the National Football League.
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More Trivia Day
February 27, 2008

In commemoration of "More Trivia Day", which is today according to Monitor's "Good Morning Regs" post, the following is a list of Food, Animal, and Sports Trivia.
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Garth Brooks Becomes Honorary Firefighter
Holds Benefit Concerts for Fire Victims
January 25, 2008

On behalf of Southern California Fire Chiefs, San Bernardino County Fire Chief Pat Dennen pronounced Garth Brooks an Honorary Firefighter.
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Promise of Spring
Poem From Former Smiley Park Resident
November 28, 2007

As a former mountain resident for 15 years, it has been devastating to watch the reports and pictures of the fires, especially those of Smiley Park/Running Springs which was my home and Lake Arrowhead where I was the medical director for the Emergency Department at Mountains Community Hospital.
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The Wicked Witch Of The West And Devil's Breath
I Hate Wind
November 23, 2007

I hate wind. Growing up in a small town in Kansas, my "Wicked Witch of the West" did not ride a broom, but was menacing nonetheless.
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Compassion, Hope, and Love
Give thanks...
November 21, 2007

A photographic journey of compassion, hope, and love following the Slide and Grass Valley Fires. We have so much to be thankful for.
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IRS Warns of E-mail Scam Soliciting Donations to California Wildfire Victims
November 3, 2007

The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers to be on the lookout for a new e-mail scam that appears to be a solicitation from the IRS and the U.S. government for charitable contributions to victims of the recent Southern California wildfires.
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Great Chicago Fire - Did The Cow Do It?
First National Fire Prevention Day Proclamation 1922
October 9, 2007

The Great Chicago Fire began October 8, 1871, in or around a small shed behind 137 DeKoven Street. Most of the fire's damage was done on October 9, destroying 17,400 structures and killing 250 people. According to legend, Mrs. Catherine O'Leary's cow kicked over a lamp, setting first the barn, then the whole city on fire.

The Great Chicago Fire: October 8, 1871
Origin of Fire Prevention Week
October 8, 2007

Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres.
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Etcetera...
On the lighter side...
September 27, 2007

Do not protect yourself by a fence, but rather by your friends.
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Silver Lamborghini Exceeds 130 MPH During Pursuit
For the scanner junkies...
September 27, 2007

Earlier today San Bernardino officers, led by a helicopter, were chasing a silver Lamborghini near Redlands. The helicopter lost sight of the vehicle and after a search of the area, the pursuit was called off. Just after 1:00 pm, the suspect vehicle was located again.
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Etcetera...
On the lighter side...
September 10, 2007

"Our life is what our thoughts make it." ~ Marcus Aurelius
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Etcetera...
On the lighter side...
September 4, 2007

"A spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar."
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Etcetera... (Riddle me this...)
On the lighter side...
August 31, 2007

Riddle me this... What are the answers to all these clues and what do those answers have in common?
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Etcetera...
On the lighter side...
August 30, 2007

Riddle me this... What is black when you buy it, red when you use it, and gray when you throw it away?
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Etcetera...
On the lighter side...
August 29, 2007

Riddle me this... Can you decipher this mathematical limerick? (12 + 144 + 20 + (3 x (4^.5)))/7 + 5 x 11 = (9 ^2) + 0
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Etcetera...
On the lighter side...
August 28, 2007

Riddle me this... A mother has three sick children. She has a 24-ounce bottle of medicine and needs to give each child eight ounces of the medicine. She is unable to get to the store and has only three clean containers, which measure 5, 11 and 13 ounces....
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Do you remember?
School Days
August 28, 2007

Today was the first day of the 2007/2008 ROTWUSD school year. Many mountain youth are experiencing new things today, as are many parents. Kindergartners are going to school for the very first time. Mom and Dad are sending their babies off for the very first time. First graders are spending their first full day at school. Seventh graders are learning to change classes every period. Freshmen are transitioning to high school. Seniors are facing their final year. Do you remember those "first days"?

Etcetera
On the lighter side...
August 27, 2007

Riddle me this... Place the same pair of letters onto both sets of blanks to complete a common word. Each answer will have a different pair of letters....
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Etcetera...
On the lighter side...
August 26, 2007

Riddle me this...I am a rock group that has 4 members, all of whom are dead, one of which was assassinated.
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Etcetera...
On the lighter side...
August 25, 2007

Riddle me this...Does the Mona Lisa have eyebrows?
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Etcetera...
On the lighter side...
August 24, 2007

Riddle me this... Frank weighs half as much as John, and Hubert weighs three times as much as Frank. Their combined weight is 720 pounds. How much does each man weigh?
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Etcetera
On the lighter side...
August 23, 2007

This is an unusual paragraph. I am curious how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it. It looks so plain you would think nothing was wrong with it!
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Etcetera
On the lighter side...
August 22, 2007

Did you know... Lightning strikes the Earth about 100 times each second.
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Etcetera
On the lighter side...
August 21, 2007

"Give people breathing space. Listen to them and hear what they have to say. Respect everyone without focusing on and being influenced by their external appearance, and above all, make enough room in your heart where you can love someone without thinking about what you can get in return."
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Etcetera
On the lighter side...
August 20, 2007

What happens only in the middle of each month, in all of the seasons, except summer and happens only in the night, never in the day?
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Scanner Humor
Etcetera... On the lighter side
August 19, 2007

Etcetera...Latin: et and cētera, "the rest"
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Etcetera...
On the Lighter Side
August 18, 2007

I'm sure you have noticed the new feature on RIMOFTHEWORLD.net that displays the number of members signed in and the total number of visitors online as of right now.
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