The Weekend Desk Report

It's the weekend. Let loose and tell us how you really feel.

Market Update
The Transparency Index saw a shake-up this week as Monarchy significantly outperformed both Democracy and Populist Autocracy.

Oscar Beat
You could be forgiven for confusing the Republican presidential race with some high-concept throwback film, so with the Oscars looming we give you a quick guide to tell them apart:

* The Artist is completely silent. The Candidates never shut up.

* The Artist tries to recapture a bygone American age. The Candidates... yeah, pretty much ditto.

* The Artist lead actor's chances of a win may be jeopardized by sexism row. No one's entirely sure who The Candidates' lead actor is.

* The Artist will probably be forgotten in a year. The Candidates? Ditto.

Low Hanging Fruit . . .
Ben and Jerry's announced a new flavor this week designed to cash in on the biggest sporting juggernaut in years. The ice cream features lychee honey swirls and melts instantly upon contact with The Heat.

. . . But Still Delicious
We're guessing this isn't the first Buffett he's shut down, either.

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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: All you can eat.

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The Sound Opinions Weekend Report: "Tune in for a live performance from rapper and poet Dessa. Plus, Sleigh Bells is back with a new album Reign of Terror."

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The CAN TV Weekend Report:

Perspectivas Latinas: Logan Square Neighborhood Association

Christina Torres of the Logan Square Neighborhood Association shares its efforts to improve schools by involving residents and turning schools into community centers.

Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
30 min

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Fair Trade Certified Apparel

Jackie DeCarlo of Catholic Relief Services leads a conversation on whether fair trade rules can be incorporated into factory production of clothing.

Sunday, February 26 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 10 min

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My Desire for History: Essays in Gay, Community, and Labor History

Academics and activists discuss the past and present of LGBTQ activism and its intersection with issues of race, class, and gender.

Sunday, February 26 at 10:30 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 45 min

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Magazines 2.0: The Future of Magazine Publishing

Elizabeth Fenner, editor-in-chief of Chicago magazine, delivers the keynote address at the Association for Women Journalists' annual meeting.

Sunday, February 26 at 12:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
35 min

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Transnational Encounters: Music and Performance at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Drawing from essays by UIC professor Alejandro L. Madrid, this panel explores the transnational connections and local significance of musical cultures found along the border.

Sunday, February 26 at 1:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 30 min

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