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Army Of Darkness
ElRey
5 p.m.
A discount-store employee is time-warped to a medieval castle, where he is the foretold savior who can dispel the evil there. Unfortunately, he screws up and releases an army of skeletons. (tvguide.com)

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8, 25, 39

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I am open and receptive to new avenues of income. (louisehay.com)

Ellie
Knowing that a person may be unwittingly in danger of an assault imposes a moral duty to warn them.

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The Weekend Desk Report

By Natasha Julius

We're not ready either.

Market Update
The smart money is on the Millennials, but the Olds have so much more dumb money.

Would You Rather: Special Shutdown Edition
Of course, not much money is happening at the moment. Everyone's too busy measuring each other's deficits. In light of the current gridlock, would you rather:

a. Marry the Affordable Care Act;
b. Screw federal workers;
c. Or kill the economy?

a. Marry a bulldog;
b. Screw a Bullock
c. Or deal with this bullshit?

a. Win a lawsuit
b. Or lose your lunch?

a. Marry Rand Paul;
b. Get screwed by Ted Cruz;
c. Or kill your 2016 prospects?

a. Wed yourself to a clunker
b. Or divorce yourself from reality?

The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Would you?

The College Football Report: All Eyes On Evanston, An Aussie, The Army & Adidas.

The Blue & Orange Kool-Aid Report: Revisionization.

The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: "Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot get critical with five new record releases from the likes of Justin Timberlake, Elvis Costello, Franz Ferdinand, The Weeknd and HAIM."

The CAN TV Weekend Viewing Report: CAN TV brings you local, relevant issues from Chicago's neighborhoods and communities. See what's happening around the city in education, the arts, government, cultural events, social services and community activities.

Heritage Matters: Healthcare Access & Cultural Identity

Members of ethnic communities from across Chicago discuss how their heritage affects their everyday lives, from work and school to health and recreation.

Sunday at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21.

Another Chicago Is Possible: An Evening With Chicago Activists

Local activists explore the ethnic and public policy aspects of the issues facing Chicago, including public education, domestic violence and social justice.

Sunday at 11 a.m. on CAN TV21.

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Celebrating Our Heritage: The Grand Reopening of Second Federal

Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois State Attorney General Lisa Madigan join this celebration of the reopening of Second Federal bank, which was nearly closed after decades of working with immigrant communities before being rescued.

Sunday at 1 p.m. on CAN TV21.

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Posted on October 5, 2013