"I am a Muslim," Obama Tells Egyptian Foreign Minister Gheit Islamic Coup on the White House

http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2010/06/-obama-tells-egyptian-foreign-minister-i-am-a-muslim-stealth-coup-on-the-white-house.html

US Asked to Look into American Backers of Gaza Flotilla

by Maayana Miskin

The United States should investigate the American backers of activist flotillas that challenge Israel's naval closure off the coast of Gaza, an Israeli human rights group said Monday. Shurat Hadin (Israel Law Center) chairwoman, attorney Nitzana Darshan-Leitner has sent a letter asking US Attorney General Eric Holder to look into the "Free Gaza" movement (FGM).

Free Gaza is a US-based group which aims to undermine Israel's control of waters off the Gaza coast.

The Free Gaza organization is providing military assistance to Hamas by attempting to break the Israeli blockade while Hamas continues its attacks on Israeli civilians, Darshan-Leitner said. In doing so, it is taking part in attacking a state friendly to America - a violation of the U.S. Neutrality Act (18 U.S.C. 960).

The Neutrality Act states, "Whoever, within the United States, knowingly begins or sets on foot or provides or prepares a means for or furnishes the money for, or takes part in, any military or naval expedition or enterprise to be carried on from thence against the territory or dominion of any foreign prince or state, or of any colony, district, or people with whom the United States is at peace, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both."

"Nevertheless," Darshan-Leitner wrote, "despite the clear unequivocal policy of the United States to support Israel's right to control the security of the territorial waters around Gaza and to isolate Hamas from external support, the FGM and the American Educational Trust are attempting to undermine the foreign policy of both the United States and Israel, and attempting to aid and abet the Hamas terrorist organization, by raising money to smuggle in weapons and supplies in direct violation of the Interim Agreement regarding foreign vessels and to undermine Israel's sovereign authority."

READ FULL STORY HERE: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/137933

Coast Guard Logs Show Administration Knew Extent of Oil Spill within 24 Hours

by Connie Hair 06/04/2010

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), top Republican on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released documents Thursday night showing the Coast Guard recorded on April 21 -- less than 24 hours after the Deepwater Horizon explosion -- the magnitude of the oil leak disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

"Potential environmental threat is 700,000 gallons of diesel on board the Deepwater Horizon and estimated potential of 8,000 barrels per day of crude oil, if the well were to completely blowout," the Coast Guard reported in a log of events from the immediate aftermath of the April 20 explosion -- shedding new information on the first days of the disaster.

"These documents raise new questions about whether the White House was slow to respond to an incident that was quickly recognized by the Coast Guard as a potentially catastrophic threat to the environment," Issa said upon release of the documents. "It appears as if this administration would rather tell a half-truth if the full-truth doesn't fit the story they want to tell."

READ FULL STORY HERE: http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=37346

Genetically Modified Soy Linked to Sterility, Infant Mortality

http://www.responsibletechnology.org/utility/showArticle/?objectID=4888#hair

Channel 2 investigates US Border Security

Channel 2 investigates US Border Security, Part 1
http://www.wsbtv.com/video/23438021/index.html

Channel 2 investigates US Border Security, Part 2
http://www.wsbtv.com/video/23438712/index.html

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