The Weekend Desk Report

The Weekend Desk: Now banned in Maastricht.

Market Update
Economists this week struggled to interpret Herman Cain's 9-9-9 plan after the candidate's surprise win in Florida. Most agree the proposal is a cut above some of Cain's rejected policies, including:

• The 8-8-8 Plan, which is actually toll-free
• The 7-7-7 Plan, which is no longer state of the art
• The 6-6-6 Plan, which is possibly quite apt

Myitsone is Youritsone
The nominally-thawed authoritarian leadership in Myanmar has surprisingly reversed it decision on the controversial Myitsone Dam project. Meaning there might be hope in other nominally-thawed autocracies.

Medvedev is Youdvedev
Of course, we all know most electorates like their nominally-thawed autocracies better.

Going Nowhere
So if we're doing the math right here, it means 80% of Chicago bus shelters serve 20% of riders when and where they need it least.

Middle East Peace Plan
Finally this week, it turns out talking and posturing haven't helped resolve the Israeli-Palestinian crisis. Maybe they could Tweet it out.

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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Thaw out.

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The CAN TV Weekend Viewing Report

Life, Death, and Politics at Chicago's Public Hospital

Physician and author David Ansell recounts the poor conditions, high demand, and lack of resources he witnessed treating the uninsured at Cook County Hospital.

Sunday, October 2 at 12:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 2 min

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Wrongful Convictions: Elizabeth Loftus

UC-Irvine professor Elizabeth Loftus explains how eyewitness memory, false memory, and other factors contribute to wrongful conviction and issues in the judicial system.

Sunday, October 2 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 13 min

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The Life and Legacy of Joe Hill, American Labor Icon

Biographer William M. Adler revisits the life and controversial execution of songwriter and American labor figure Joe Hill.

Sunday, October 2 at 10:30 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 41 min

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