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Catalyst Chicago recently published an issue that focused on bilingual education (Winter 2012). These articles present some challenges facing both students and the system at large.

Caught between two languages (Rebecca Harris - February 10, 2012)

State may ease bilingual ed rules (Rebecca Harris - February 10, 2012)

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Camille Tuutti's recent article regarding President Obama's 2013 budget proposal discussed enlightening revelations about federal IT spending trends, as well the administration's ideas on stimulating innovation while remaining fiscally responsible. Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel held a press conference regarding the spending trends on Feb. 13.

The Obama administration is calling for a minor (1.2 %) decrease in federal IT spending in FY 2013. The lion's share of funded projects target future savings based on efficiency and cost-sharing. The Defense Department will see a drop of 3.6 % percent, the largest among federal agencies.

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The Chicago Reporter ran this last month (Jan. 25, 2012). I think it's worth sharing again.

More young people are killed in Chicago than any other American city (Kari Lydersen and Carlos Javier Ortiz)

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This weekend, check out my pals at Bad Advice!

Their new event, called Tech.Tonic features DJs Savile & Olin, Kiddo, Antiphase, Merrick Brown, and Duke Shin. It all takes place at an old haunt of mine, Katacombs, which recently got a much-needed facelift. I hear the audio system is much-improved as well.

Katacombs is located at 1909 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago (60614).

Here's the event page (Facebook).