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The Weekend Desk Report

By Natasha Julius

We’re so excited about this Report, we’re ready to fucking blow.
Market Update
You know a really good way to take your mind off widespread socioeconomic devastation? Go see a movie about widespread socioeconomic devastation.


Kickoff Weekend
After a summer of brinksmanship, another long season on the gridiron gets underway this weekend. The Cowboys look to take down a slick East Coast operation; New England faces something kind of fishy; and splashy Minnesota proved itself to be largely irrelevant.
Incendiary Claims
Of course, Texas Governor Rick Perry is also facing a natural disaster in his home state. Residents will no doubt be comforted to know there’s apparently no hard scientific proof that burning has any lasting detrimental impact.
Rivalry Season
Meanwhile in the college game, the sheen may be off some of the classic match-ups as fans increasingly realize both sides pretty much suck.

The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Incendiary.

The CAN TV Weekend Report
Potential of Bus Rapid Transit
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The Metropolitan Planning Council proposes a bus rapid transit system in Chicago to improve transportation and promote community development.
Sunday, September 11 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 48 min

Challenges to Corporate Personhood
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Activist David Cobb argues in favor of amending the Constitution to counteract legal precedents granting corporations the same rights as individuals.
Sunday, September 11 at 11 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 30 min

Voter Engagement 2012
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Langdon Neal, Chair of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, explains new voting regulations and efforts to increase voter turnout for Chicago’s 2012 elections.
Sunday, September 11 at 2:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 17 min

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Posted on September 10, 2011