| Chapter SIX Settling In
I know, too, that you have to put up with my Pittsburgh accent that sneaks through once in awhile.)" But more substantial matters kept the bishop in the news as his first year in Rhode Island unfolded. In September 2005, a judge sentenced a Rhode Island priest to prison for raping two altar boys several years before Bishop Tobin's tenure. "While this brings the legal proceedings to an end, the process of healing deep wounds that remain must continue," the bishop said in a statement. "This has been a difficult situation for all the parties involved. I offer my prayers for all who have suffered the pain of such abuse and renew my commitment to do everything I can to protect young people from such harm." In October, the bishop launched his Keep the Heat On campaign, which assists low-income families in paying for their oil, gas and electricity.
Spears' parents 'fear for her life'
Britney Spears' parents have said they fear for her life after she left the UCLA Medical Centre yesterday.Jamie and Lynne Spears said they were "deeply concerned" following her release from the hospital against the wishes of the psychiatrist treating her.Britney had been on 'mental health evaluation hold' since last Thursday. It was reported earlier this week that her stay had been extended for a further 14 days.However, she unexpectedly left the facility on Wednesday accompanied by security guards. There were no police or paparazzi present, according to reports.Her parents said in a statement: "We are deeply concerned about our daughter's safety and vulnerability and we believe her life is presently at risk. We ask only that the court's orders be enforced so that a tragedy may be averted."It is thought the singer will undergo additional treatment following her release.
Do North calendar
WORLD WAR II COURSE. "World War II in History and Film: On the Human Front," a seven-week course led by Dr. Donald Ostrowski, lecturer in the Division of Continuing Education at Harvard University, begins Saturday, March 8. Course is at the Salem Athenum, 337 Essex St., Salem. Open to the public. $155 for members; $175 for nonmembers. 978-744-2540. CLUBS CAPONE'S. Round About, Thursday, March 6; Coopers Escape, Friday, March 7; Wildfire, Saturday, March 8. $5 cover on Fridays and Saturdays. 147 Summit St., Peabody. 978-977-0520. DODGE STREET BAR AND GRILL. Cherry S/T (rock), Friday, March 7; The Winstons (rock), Saturday, March 8; Big Shoes 2 Phil (jazz/rock), Sunday, March 9; Open Jam Night, 8:30 p.m., Monday, March 10; Fats Hammond (organ jazz), Tuesday, March 11; Orange Nichole, Spike Emerson Society, Wednesday, March 12; The Divorced, Thursday, March 13.
Unstoppable Obama
Should she transform herself into an economic populist, as Paul Begala pleaded on Tuesday night? This would be a stretch, given her technocratic and elitist approach to health reform in 1993, her embarrassing vote for a 2001 bankruptcy bill supported by credit card companies, among numerous other lapses. Besides, Obama already just leaped out in front of her with a resoundingly populist economic program on Wednesday. Or should she reconfigure herself, untangle her triangulations, and attempt to appeal to the American people in some deep human way, with or without a tear or two? This, too, would take heavy lifting. Someone needs to tell her that there are better ways to signal conviction than by raising one's voice and drawing out the vowels, as in "I KNOW…" and "I BELIEVE…" The frozen smile has to go too, along with the metronymic nodding, which sometimes goes on long enough to suggest a placement within the autism spectrum.
Obama and Progressive Change
Barack Obama's Plan: As a candidate for the United States Senate in 2002, Obama put his political career on the line to oppose going to war in Iraq, and warned of “an occupation of undetermined length, with undetermined costs, and undetermined consequences." Obama has been a consistent, principled and vocal opponent of the war in Iraq. In 2003 and 2004, he spoke out against the war on the campaign trail; In 2005, he called for a phased withdrawal of our troops; In 2006, he called for a timetable to remove our troops, a political solution within Iraq, and aggressive diplomacy with all of Iraq's neighbors; In January 2007, he introduced legislation in the Senate to remove all of our combat troops from Iraq by March 2008. In September 2007, he laid out a detailed plan for how he will end the war as president.
Kane County
An eclectic exhibition showcasing the works of more than 300 artists. Hours: 11 a.m to 5 p.m. daily, with a 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 5 opening reception ($20 admission). Suggested donation: $5. Information: 312-781-0040 or www.caconline.org.COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO, A&D Gallery, 619 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 312-344-8687 or www.colum.edu/adgallery. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Schedule: through Nov. 3, Girl on Guy: the object of my desire.DAVID WEINBERG COLLECTION, 300 W. Superior St., Chicago, 312-529-5090 or www.davidweinbergcollection.com. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Schedule: through Oct. 20, Fresh Water, A Celebration of Nature.ARTS, CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLESMcHenry CountyCRAFT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27, Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 W.
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