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Obama administration took its first major step in a plan to ban all firearms

On Wednesday the Obama administration took its first major step in a plan to ban all firearms in the United States.

The Obama administration intends to force gun control and a complete ban on all weapons for US citizens through the signing of international treaties with foreign nations. By signing international treaties on gun control, the Obama administration can use the US State Department to bypass the normal legislative process in Congress. Once the US Government signs these international treaties, all US citizens will be subject to those gun laws created by foreign governments.

These are laws that have been developed and promoted by organizations such as the United Nations and individuals such as George Soros and Michael Bloomberg. The laws are designed and intended to lead to the complete ban and confiscation of all firearms. The Obama administration is attempting to use tactics and methods of gun control that will inflict major damage to our 2nd Amendment before US citizens even understand what has happened.

Obama can appear before the public and tell them that he does not intend to pursue any legislation (in the United States) that will lead to new gun control laws, while cloaked in secrecy, his Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton is committing the US to international treaties and foreign gun control laws.

Does that mean Obama is telling the truth? What it means is that there will be no publicized gun control debates in the media or votes in Congress. We will wake up one morning and find that the United States has signed a treaty that prohibits firearm and ammunition manufacturers from selling to the public. We will wake up another morning and find that the US has signed a treaty that prohibits any transfer of firearm ownership. And then, we will wake up yet another morning and find that the US has signed a treaty that requires US citizens to deliver any firearm they own to the local government collection and destruction center or face imprisonment. This has happened in other countries, past and present! THIS IS NOT A JOKE OR A FALSE WARNING.

As sure as government health care will be forced on us by the Obama administration through whatever means necessary, so will gun control.

Read the Article U.S. reverses stance on treaty to regulate arms trade WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States reversed policy on Wednesday and said it would back launching talks on a treaty to regulate arms sales as long as the talks operated by consensus, a stance critics said gave every nation a veto. The decision, announced in a statement released by the U.S. State Department, overturns the position of former President George W. Bush's administration, which had opposed such a treaty on the grounds that national controls were better. View the full article here for further acknowledgement... http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE59E0Q920091015

Tornado Damage Cleanup Safety

Half of tornado-related injuries occur during rescue attempts and cleanup.

Even after the weather clears, cleanup and other activities during the aftermath of tornadoes can pose safety hazards. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 50 percent of tornado-related injuries may occur during rescue attempts, cleanup, and other post-tornado activities. In one study, nearly a third of the injuries resulted from stepping on nails. Other common causes of injury included falling objects and heavy, rolling objects. Because tornadoes often damage power lines, gas lines, or electrical systems, there is a risk of fire, electrocution, or an explosion. Protecting yourself and your family requires promptly treating any injuries suffered during the storm and using extreme care to avoid further hazards.

Tetanus shots available

The Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD) will be offering tetanus shots today to residents in the damaged areas, rescue workers and volunteers. Tetanus shots are recommended for anyone who hasn't had a tetanus booster within the last ten years. OCCHD nurses will be providing the shots in through Red Cross Caring Vans stationed at the Emergency Operations Command Center at 7501 S. Anderson Road near I-240.

Tetanus, also known as "lockjaw," can develop when Clostridium tetani bacteria enter the body through breaks in the skin. The bacteria is often found in soil, dust, and manure, and people may become infected through deep puncture wounds or cuts, like those made by nails. But the bacteria may also cause an infection even when it enters the body through even a tiny pinprick or scratch.

Tetanus is a serious disease caused when the Clostridium tetani bacteria produce a poison that spreads throughout the body, causing painful muscle spasms in the neck, arms, legs, and stomach. These can be strong enough to break a child's bones. Children with tetanus might have to spend several weeks in the hospital under intensive care - but the infection can be prevented with a tetanus vaccination.

Tips for Food Safety during Power Outages

OCCHD is also reminding people in areas with power outages that food stored in refrigerators and freezers can become unsafe to eat if the temperature exceeds 40 degrees for more than two hours. Foodborne bacteria can quickly begin to multiply in perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk, and mayonnaise. Appearance and odor are not reliable ways to tell whether the food is still safe to eat. People should never taste food to find out whether it's gone bad.

Generally, if the power is off for four hours or less, food in an unopened refrigerator will stay below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and should be fine to use. A full freezer will keep food at an acceptable temperature for about 48 hours if the freezer door remains closed. Food may also be transferred to ice chests to keep cool.

If the freezer isn't completely full, frozen food is usually safe to cook or refreeze if the power hasn't been off any longer than 24 hours. If you have an appliance thermometer in your freezer, check the temperature when the power comes back on - if it reads 40 degrees or below, the food is safe and may be refrozen. If you don't have an appliance thermometer, check each item individually. If the food still contains ice crystals it's safe to refreeze or cook. As always, it's important that each item is thoroughly cooked to the proper temperature to ensure that any foodborne bacteria are destroyed.

But remember, even thorough cooking may not destroy all the bacteria in perishable food that's been left warmer than 40 degrees for longer than two hours. If you take a chance and eat it, you may become seriously ill.

The FoodSafety.gov website provides additional information: http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/emergency/index.html

The United States Department of Agriculture also provides guidance for various types of food. The complete list can be found at:

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/keeping_food_Safe_during_an_emergency/index.asp

Additional information is also available at the Oklahoma State Department of Health website: http://www.ok.gov/health/Coping_After_The_Storm.html

Tornadoes and Thunder Storms Heavily Damage Three Oklahoma State Parks

There are no injuries being reported after tornadoes and thunder storms heavily damaged three Oklahoma State Parks Monday.

The parks that received the most damage are Lake Thunderbird State Park near Norman, Tenkiller State Park near Gore and Greenleaf State Park near Braggs.

Park rangers and personnel were able to warn campers and evacuate visitors before the weather intensified, enabling everyone to take shelter. However, many privately-owned recreational vehicles, cars and boats were flipped or damaged by falling trees and debris.

Lt. Governor Jari Askins and Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Executive Director Hardy Watkins toured damaged areas with Thunderbird park staff earlier today to help assess the situation and direct clean up and repair efforts.

"I'm grateful that park personnel moved people to places of safety," Lt. Governor Askins, Chairman of the Oklahoma Tourism Commission said. "Other state agencies are now working in partnership with parks staff to secure remaining facilities and clean up debris."

No official damage estimates are available yet from the storm.

Lake Thunderbird State Park is reporting the most severe damage. All nine access points to the lake have been closed and Oklahoma Lake Patrol crews have been dispatched to patrol the water to prevent people from going on the lake that is littered with debris.

Several areas at the park will be closed indefinitely. The Little River Marina, camping facilities, comfort stations and lake huts at the Little Axe Campground and Fisherman's Point were heavily damaged or destroyed.

The Clear Bay area and access to the South Dam at Lake Thunderbird are closed until power and water can be restored. All facilities on the north side of the lake will be closed until at least May 17 so work crews can finish damage assessments and clean up debris.

Damage assessment is ongoing at Tenkiller and Greenleaf State Parks. Staff members are being reassigned from other areas to assist with those efforts.

"Those northeast parks have sustained substantial damage," said Director Watkins. "The Pine Cove Marina has extensive damage and we're seeing structural damage to several buildings and cabins, lots of trees down and power problems. Some of these facilities will be closed for quite some time."

Lake Thunderbird State Park is one of the most heavily used in the park system. Nearly 789,500 people visited the park in the last 12 months. Tenkiller also is heavily used, with 482,200 guests and Greenleaf with 244,000 visitors in the same time period.

Edmond Community Chorale Announces Spring Concert

EDMOND- A free concert celebrating American life will be performed May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe High School Auditorium, 1901 W. 15th Street, Edmond.

Under the direction of Dr. Karl Nelson, artistic director, the Edmond Community Chorale and University of Central Oklahoma's Concert Chorale and Cantilena will perform a masterworks concert titled "Choral Music of Americana" featuring Lukas Foss’ The Prairie with poetry by Carl Sandburg.

The spring concert is free to the public followed by a reception. ECC is sponsored in part by Edmond Women's Club, Oklahoma Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts.

The Edmond Community Chorale is a choral organization formed with the clear understanding that through music, one can reach the hearts of others. As the group improves many areas of life through music, it provides an opportunity for people who wish to be part of a choral group an opportunity to sing with the best. Created to rehearse and perform quality major works well, the ensemble is dedicated to the vocal health of all its singers, young and old, and to providing Edmond and the surrounding area with high quality choral performances. For more information visit www.edmondcommunitychorale.org or call Dr. Nelson at (405) 974-5755.

Magdalena Movement

By Lonnie Moore

Follow your Easter Resurrection celebration with a powerful new tool that provides a wonderful way to give back to your community, particularly to women and women's ministries. Oklahoma City has been chosen by The JESUS Film Project® to participate in the U.S. launch of the Magdalena Movement, with the film Magdalena: Through Her Eyes. This film looks at the life of Jesus from Mary Magdalene's perspective and relates what she might have experienced as she walked with Him in His public ministry. Mary Magdalene narrates the film, showing how He changed her life and we watch Him as He interacts with other women. Oklahoma Woman talked to Jenny Steinbach, Magdalena Strategy Coordinator.

"No matter what people have experienced in their past, we wanted a fresh perspective on God's love with a good depiction of Jesus for women, to communicate to the hearts of women," said Jenny.

"One of the things we feel really touches the heart is how Jesus reaches out to people in the midst of their struggles; these women haven't gotten their lives straightened out before coming to Him; He reaches out to them in time of their difficulties and sins, whatever that may be. We're hoping that as women watch the film they will have a visual picture of God's love and forgiveness and see how to begin a relationship with Christ. We hope that in Oklahoma City women will get a picture of women reaching out to other women, of being like Christ in that. Women have responded wonderfully and really resonate emotionally with the film", she added.

Mary Magdalene was a frequent companion of Jesus; she and other women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases followed him and the in the area around Judea. She and other devoted women in his following supported his ministry, giving of their own possessions. Luke 8:1-3.

Mary Magdalene was present at the foot of the cross with Jesus' mother Mary and the apostle John. Mary was mentioned first among women at the crucifixion. Matthew 27:56, Mark 15:40, John 19:25, was present at Jesus' burial at the tomb, and witnessed the stone being rolled to seal its entrance. Matthew 27:61

Mary Magdalene was first to appear at the tomb the next morning, to witness the stone had rolled away. Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1, Luke 24:10, John 20:1. At the tomb, she is the first one mentioned in all four gospels, and the only one mentioned in the gospel of John. Mary Magdalene was the first to witness the risen Christ, in fact, the first to preach the resurrection, to the apostles themselves. Mark 16:9, Luke 24:10, John 20:10-18

"The film premiered at the United Nations in March, 2007, having been produced originally for women in countries where women are oppressed and who knew nothing about Christianity.

For information about how your church or community organization can get involved with the Magdalena Movement, visit www.MagdalenaToday.com, call (405) 604-0728 or (800) 432-1997, or email ajdelk@yahoo.com.

Economists Warn Another Financial Crisis On the Way

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Even as many Americans still struggle to recover from the country's worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, another crisis - one that will be even worse than the current one - is looming, according to a new report from a group of leading economists, financiers, and former federal regulators.

In the report, the panel, that includes Rob Johnson of the United Nations Commission of Experts on Finance and bailout watchdog Elizabeth Warren, warns that financial regulatory reform measures proposed by the Obama administration and Congress must be beefed up to prevent banks from continuing to engage in high risk investing that precipitated the near collapse of the U.S. economy in 2008.

The report warns that the country is now immersed in a "doomsday cycle" wherein banks use borrowed money to take massive risks in an attempt to pay big dividends to shareholders and big bonuses to management - and when the risks go wrong, the banks receive taxpayer bailouts from the government.

"Risk-taking at banks," the report cautions, "will soon be larger than ever."

Without more stringent reforms, "another crisis - a bigger crisis that weakens both our financial sector and our larger economy - is more than predictable, it is inevitable," Johnson says in the report, commissioned by the nonpartisan Roosevelt Institute.

The institute's chief economist, Nobel Prize-winner Joseph Stiglitz, calls the report "an important point of departure for a debate on where we are on the road to regulatory reform."

The report blasts some of Washington's key players. Johnson writes, "Our government leaders have shown little capacity to fix the flaws in our market system." Two other panelists, Simon Johnson, a professor at MIT, and Peter Boone of the Centre for Economic Performance, voiced similar criticisms.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner "oversaw policy as the bubble was inflating," write Johnson and Boone, and "these same men are now designing our 'rescue.'"

The study says that "In 2008-09, we came remarkably close to another Great Depression. Next time we may not be so 'lucky.' The threat of the doomsday cycle remains strong and growing," they say. "What will happen when the next shock hits? We may be nearing the stage where the answer will be - just as it was in the Great Depression - a calamitous global collapse."

The panelists call for major banks to maintain liquid capital of at least 15 to 25 percent of their assets, the enactment of stiffer consequences for executives of bailout recipients and for government officials to start breaking up firms that grow too big.

In the report, Elizabeth Warren, who was chair of the Congressional Oversight Panel, reiterates her calls for an independent agency to protect consumers from abusive Wall Street practices.

"While manufacturers have developed iPods and flat-screen televisions, the financial industry has perfected the art of offering mortgages, credit cards and check overdrafts laden with hidden terms that obscure price and risk," Warren writes. "Good products are mixed with dangerous products, and consumers are left on their own to try to sort out which is which. The consequences can be disastrous."

Frank Partnoy, a panelist from the University of San Diego, claims that "the balance sheets of most Wall Street banks are fiction." Another panelist, Raj Date of the Cambridge Winter Center for Financial Institutions Policy, argues that government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have become "needlessly complex and irretrievably flawed" and should be eliminated. The report also calls for greater competition among credit rating agencies and increased regulation of the derivatives market, including requiring that credit-default swaps be traded on regulated exchanges.

With the Senate Banking Committee, led by Chris Dodd, D-Conn., poised to unveil its financial regulatory reform proposal sometime in the next week, the report calls on Congress to enact reforms strong enough to prevent another meltdown.

"Sen. Dick Durbin once said the banks 'owned' the Senate," says Johnson. "The next few weeks will determine whether or not that statement is true."