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Re: NE News & Views

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:02:25 GMT

from Channel 3 Omaha news

Family Accuses Officers of Brutality; Police Respond

Oct 22, 2007 04:18 PM CDT

Omaha, NE - A family is furious, saying they were brutalized by police after they called 9-1-1 for help.
Late this afternoon, those 9-1-1 tapes were released, showing the family made numerous calls to police asking for help.

     Police say the family turned on them after they heard one of the officers ticketed the 17-year-old the night before.
     That 17-year-old, Dakota Pekas, tells Action 3 News police were excessively rough when they came to his bedroom: "He (the officer) slammed my head in the wall, where the dents are. I blacked out after that."
     Chief Thomas Warren denies wrongdoing on the part of officers: "There's always two sides. The facts will come out. They'll come out in a court of law."

     His mother says she needed help because Dakota Dekas was having seizures and vomiting in his bedroom.
     Police say his family called 9-1-1 because he was out-of-control. Chief Warren tells us: "The family had called, insisting Dakota Pekas be arrested."
     One of the two officers knew Dakota--he'd ticketed him for stealing alcohol from a convenience store the night before.
     Dakota's mother, Diane Pekas, says the officer caused the problems: "He escalated the majority of the situation, started freaking out in my son's bedroom."

     But the police chief has a different version of what happened: "Family members turned on the officers who were present. I might add the officers indicated these individuals might be under the influence of alcohol."
     Officers put out a "Help an Officer" call, bringing more police to the house.
     At that point the mother describes a "riot. They ran through. Took out their tasers. Sprayed my children in the face with pepper spray."
     Chief Warren counters: "It was the family members who initiated the physical confrontation with the officers. Of course officers have the right to defend themselves."
     Chief Warren says he read the reports and doesn't find that his officers did anything wrong.
     The Pekas family is expected to pursue this legally.

Reported by Kathy Sarantos Niver, kathy@action3news.com

hello Nebraska!

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:00:22 GMT

Lincoln Mayor Supports Safe Haven Law

Lincoln, NE - Lincoln's City Council will be asked to support a safe haven law in Nebraska. Safe haven laws allow parents to leave children at hospitals, police or fire stations without criminal prosecution. Nebraska is one of two states that does not have a safe haven law. Lincoln city council member Robin Eschliman will ask the council to support a statewide safe haven law and encourage the Nebraska Legislature to pass it.

Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler, a former state senator, supports the resolution, "The tragedy of an unwanted child is only magnified when a baby's life or health is threatened. Hopefully, the enactment of a baby safe haven law will help prevent these situations and allow us to find loving guardians for these children."

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Re: Let's help our fellow Nebraskans!

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:57:39 GMT

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Re: NE News & Views

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:54:04 GMT

If you're ever in Melbeta, NE, drop by Al's Cafe for some pie...

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Discussion turned to how many pies Ruth has made since 1952. Three pies per day, 5 days a week, for 55 years. Plus special occasions. David, branch manager for Bank of the West in Bridgeport, fetched a calculator from his car. We settled on a final tally of 45,760 pies. UNQUOTE

Re: Ron Paul 2008

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:00:42 GMT

Ron Paul in the CNN presidential debate on 06/05/07

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Why are Americans so angry?

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Tue, 29 May 2007 20:14:33 GMT

from a year ago. Classic Ron Paul.

Ron Paul on the economy

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Tue, 29 May 2007 20:13:24 GMT

Ron Paul on the economy May 29, 2007

Re: Ron Paul 2008

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Thu, 24 May 2007 20:09:35 GMT

on YouTube, reggae Ron song...sweet

Ron Paul on Dissent in Time of War

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Wed, 23 May 2007 22:50:56 GMT

Ron Paul speech on Dissent in Time of War in the House of Representatives on 5/22/07.

If you only look at one video on Dr. Paul's stance, let it be this one.

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http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Wed, 23 May 2007 22:39:14 GMT

QUOTE:
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Ron Paul in 2008!
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Re: Ron Paul 2008

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Wed, 23 May 2007 19:30:57 GMT

Congressman Ron Paul in the GOP presidential debate held in South Carolina (May '07).

A guest on CNBC and Pat Buchanan comment on Ron Paul followed by Ron Paul in the debate.

Educating Rudy

American Freedom Agenda Pt. 1

Ron Paul 2008

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Wed, 23 May 2007 19:18:01 GMT

We are a grass roots organization with the goal of getting Ron Paul elected to the office of President of the United States of America. The focus is on concrete things that we can do to help achieve that goal. Input from all members is encouraged; each one of us has an unique set of skills and network that can be put to good use.

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Re: NE News & Views

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Sat, 05 May 2007 17:09:44 GMT

Death penalty debate.

The Nebraska Supreme Court might be interested in reconsidering whether using the electric chair to kill condemned killers is unconstitutional.

Death-row inmate Carey Dean Moore might be interested in reconsidering his decision to give up his fight for life.

Those two developments constitute a potentially important, and lengthy, judicial fight.

Moore, 49, had been scheduled to die May 8 in the electric chair. He is the confessed murderer of two Omaha cab drivers. Moore has been on death row for 27 years, and recently told the Supreme Court he wanted no more appeals in his case. He requested that his execution be carried out.

NE News & Views

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Sat, 05 May 2007 17:08:07 GMT

One decade, one million trees - that is the goal of ReTree Nebraska.

The 10-year cooperative initiative will raise public awareness of the value of trees, reverse the decline of Nebraska's community tree resources and improve the diversity and sustainability of trees statewide, said Scott Josiah, state forester and director of the Nebraska Forest Service at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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Nebraska the Fulcrum point

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:12:40 GMT

Nebraska Shifts Senate's Mood About Iraq

Say what you will about the hicks in flyover country, we still have a touch of William Jennings Bryan in the prairie wind out here...

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Re: Let's help our fellow Nebraskans!

http://CalmEagle.gaia.com — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:41:26 GMT

Today's NE State paper has a great commentary on the recent serious state of the current administration's power grabbing. Sobering stuff. Just a question for those inclined towards such things: how long do you suppose you have to stay in Purgatory, or incarnate as a mangy antwater, or polish jackbbooots in Hell, for some of the stuff the current leadership in Washington seem oh-so-comfortable with? Holy Moly.

From Statepaper.com

Nebraska StatePaper.Com NewsUpdate
March 14, 2007

"America is witnessing an example of why laws must sometimes be changed
to protect the power balance that is supposed to be reflected in the
three branches of government. Remember when FDR sought a third
presidential term? There was no law against it. No one thought the
two-term precedent set by George Washington would ever be ignored. Now
comes the Bush administration, firing U.S. attorneys who refused to
bend to Republican political will. This comes atop the discovery that
Congress earlier approved - mostly without knowing it - a change in law
allowing a president to appoint new U.S. attorneys - without
confirmation hearings before the Senate! If that ain't a political move
toward authoritarian government, there ain't no such thing. Imagine a
president being able to appoint these federal prosecutors with no
congressional oversight. No president should have such complete
authority. Until now, no one thought any president would grasp for it.
Was it illegal? Nope. Should the law be changed so that it can't happen
again - yes. Another good idea: The House and Senate should stop
enacting major laws, such as the Patriot Act, without reading them. Or
having them read by competent staff that can explain it to them. If you
think GWB is being picked on, ask yourself this: How would you have felt
if Bill Clinton tried to snatch and wield such power? This is worse than
bad. It's dangerous. "

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Re: NE News & Views

hello Nebraska!

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Re: Let's help our fellow Nebraskans!

Re: NE News & Views

Re: Ron Paul 2008

Why are Americans so angry?

Ron Paul on the economy

Re: Ron Paul 2008

Ron Paul on Dissent in Time of War

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Re: Ron Paul 2008

Ron Paul 2008

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NE News & Views

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Nebraska the Fulcrum point

Nebraska Shifts Senate's Mood About IraqSay what you will about the hicks in flyover country, we still have a touch of William Jennings Bryan in the prairie wind out here...

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Re: Let's help our fellow Nebraskans!

Nebraska Shifts Senate's Mood About Iraq

Say what you will about the hicks in flyover country, we still have a touch of William Jennings Bryan in the prairie wind out here...