By Natasha Julius
We’ve jumped over the fiscal cliff so you don’t have to.
Market Update
The good news is, brains are apparently our most important natural resource. The bad news is, they’re not worth much.
Ditka Measuring
Well, one thing is clear as the Bears and 49ers prepare to face off Monday night: Mike Ditka is not going to let Jim Harbaugh have the last word on anything.
Minor Keys
Of course, Mike Ditka’s “very minor stroke” wasn’t the only small, totally inconsequential bit of news this week:
1. Israel launched a very minor offensive against Hamas;
2. Long Island has some very minor power delivery problems;
3. Bashar al-Assad has a very minor insurrection on his hands;
4. Mitt Romney is a very minor league asshole;
5. Mike Ditka’s son has a very minor substance abuse problem, and;
6. Jay Cutler has a very minor concussion.
Virgin Vintage
Finally this week, President Obama surprised House Speaker John Boehner with the perfect birthday gift: a 15-year-old that Boehner can consume to stay young.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Cliff notes.
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The College Football Report: Cupcake Break.
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The Flying Saucer Weekend Brunch Report: The Cowboy Omelette is an old classic but who can resist that skillet?
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time for Jim and Greg to take aim at the year’s biggest musical turkeys. They run down 2012’s biggest musical disappointments in our annual Turkey Shoot. And later, they review the new record from Oakland-based agit-rappers The Coup.”
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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.
Perspectivas Latinas: Latinos Progresando
Latinos Progresando’s Luis Gutierrez shares its work to support immigrants and Latinos through legal services, community engagement, and advocacy for pro-immigrant policies.
Saturday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
30 min
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The Public Sector: Bankruptcy Crisis
A panel of experts explores the rapidly growing financial challenges facing local governments and how to best balance the tax increases and budget cuts needed to combat them.
Sunday, November 18 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 30 min
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Chicago by the Book Series: Chicago: A Biography
Historian Dominic Pacyga traces the storied past of the Windy City, from the explorations of Joliet and Marquette in 1673 to the new wave of urban pioneers today.
Sunday, November 18 at 10:30 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 30 min
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Sweating the Soft Stuff: What Schools Can Do
University of Chicago researcher Camille Farrington argues that schools must shift their focus from raising students’ test scores to developing skills needed to succeed in college, including academic perseverance, learning strategies, and social skills.
Sunday, November 18 at 12 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 30 min
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Rally Against School Closings & Charter Expansion
Community and labor organizations hold a rally and press conference at City Hall to call for a moratorium on school closings and charter expansions.
Sunday, November 18 at 1:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr
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The Impact of Charter Schools in Chicago
Linda Lenz from Catalyst Chicago moderates a discussion on how charter schools will impact public education in Chicago.
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Sunday, November 18 at 5:30 p.m. on CAN TV19
1 hr 30 min
Posted on November 17, 2012