fraservalleydaily | Thursday October 20 2011
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ATLANTA (Associated Press)
Spending most of the last two years behind bars usually disqualifies someone from labeling themselves a role model. But T.I. insists that he’s still the voice to help shape the youth for good, perhaps even more so after his well-documented struggles. “I understand if you have your reservations of my history or my criminal record. But my question to you is, ‘Who do you have that has a clean record, a clean image, never did drug, never toted a gun? Who else do you have that can speak to these kids and they’ll listen to them?” he said. T.I. is hoping to pick up where he left off. He was released from a halfway house last month following an 11-month stint in a prison in Arkansas. He landed there after he was caught with drugs in California, just a few months after almost a year of incarceration for trying to buy automatic weapons and silencers. The Grammy-winning rapper has wasted no time stepping up his profile since his release: He joined Taylor Swift in a surprise duet at her Atlanta show, appeared on stage at his stepdaughter’s concert, performed at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, and has been promoting his first novel with David Ritz, called Power & Beauty: A Love Story Of Life On The Streets, which is out this week. “Having to sit still and remaining stagnant when
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T.I. LOOKING TO GET CAREER BACK ON TRACK
you’re not used to it, I got motivated,” T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr., said of his time away. “This is what I have to do, period. I’m eager to get started as soon as possible.” T.I. co-wrote Power & Beauty with Ritz, who helped with memoirs by Ray Charles and Marvin Gaye. The novel is a fictional tale about two childhood friends torn apart by dangerous dealings on the streets of Atlanta. Through his novel, T.I. said he wants to motivate young people to read more books.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rapper T.I. is hoping to clean up his image after spending two years in jail on drug and gun charges.
SHANIA TWAIN STALKER DENIED BAIL
TORONTO (Canadian Press)
The former doctor who admitted that he stalked Shania Twain had yet another outburst yesterday after he was denied bail. A judge “quite reluctantly” denied Giovanni Palumbo’s request to be freed while he awaits his next court date on Nov. 15, citing an insufficient release plan. After Justice Richard Schneider reached that conclusion, Palumbo swore under his breath before shouting. “You know you’re all very sick, you really are – it’s so sad,” Palumbo said. “Have fun, because I’m going to keep having fun, wherever I am ... What a bunch of psychopaths. Woo hoo.” Last month, Palumbo pleaded guilty to criminal harassment by watching and besetting, and one count of failure to comply with a court order. Crown lawyer John Flaherty requested that Palumbo undergo a psychiatric evaluation before sentencing. While Dr. Helen Ward’s report concluded that Palumbo suffers from bipolar disorder and a narcissistic personality disorder, she also deemed him criminally responsible for his actions. But after Palumbo testified, Flaherty asked for further clarity on the evaluation. Ward will testify on Nov. 15, and Palumbo could face sentencing.
This Months Fundraising Events
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CANUCK PLACE GIFT OF TIME GALA
Friday, October 21 Westin Bayshore, Vancouver Tickets are still available. Please visit www.canuckplace.org for more information.
Open House Every Sat + Sun from 1-4 (or by appointment)
CANUCK PLACE CHILDREN’S HOSPICE CHARITY HOME Eagle Estates, Abbotsford (35623 Eagle View Place)
This luxury residence is in Eagle Estates and will have an open house every Saturday and Sunday. Net proceeds from the sale of this home generously donated by The Ken Voth Family Trust & Joseph Segal Family Foundation and will benefit Canuck Place Children’s Hospice Abbotsford.
Extending our Thanks
to our community partners Thank you to the following individuals and companies that made our Donor Recognition event possible: • 4Cats Art Studio, Abbotsford • Kids by Stella • Milner Gardens • Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre 604-859-7559
• Simply Perfect Flowers • Trove Vintage Rentals & Handmade Affairs • Urban Art + Custom Framing
www.canuckplace.org