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This Just In...
Kevin Fischer is an award-winning veteran broadcaster who has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for nearly three decades.
Kevin, who is a legislative aide to state Sen. Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin), can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, “INTERchange,” on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, in Franklin.
September 2008 - Posts
By Kevin Fischer
Tuesday, Sep 30 2008, 07:30 PM
Of course they could. This Philadelphia team didn’t phinish in phirst in their division because they’re some kind of phluke. Taking nothing away from the Brewers, let’s analyze what they’re up against:
1) The Phillies have the home field advantage. If the series goes to Game 5, that's critical.
2) When we last saw our Brew Crew heroes in Citizen’s Bank Park, they were being swept by these Phillies, four straight. The meltdown almost cost them the wild card. It did cost them their manager.
3) The Fightin’ Phils have the last two National League most valuable players. Last year, it was shortstop Jimmy Rollins, the year before slugger Ryan Howard. Howard could win the honor again this year. Second baseman Chase Utley might be the best all-around player in the league.
4) There are no CY Young Award possibilities on this team, but the rotation for the Phillies is far from terrible. They’ll open with Cole Hamels, a talented left-hander with a wicked changeup. Next up will be Brett Myers, a hard-throwing righty. Myers was horrendous at the start of the season and spent time in the minors. He came back and looked sensational, but has come back to earth the last couple of outings. Advantage in Game 2: CC and the Brewers, but don’t sell Myers short.
In Game Three, the Phillies will send 45-year old lefty Jamie Moyer to the mound. Opposing batters hate going against him because he throws off-speed and with little velocity. Brewer batters will have to contend with, and adjust to, three distinctly different pitching styles the first three games: a brutal changeup, a more conventional hard-thrower, and then the sleepy Moyer. The Brewer starters, save Sabathia, will have their hands full while Brewer hitters could be thrown off-balance going up against a lefty, then a righty, then another lefty. And will Sabathia’s marathon outings finally catch up with him?
Relief pitching: Huge advantage for Philadelphia. They have an outstanding group of relievers and the best closer in the National League, Brad Lidge who is 41 out of 41 in save opportunities this season.
5) The Brewer offense is not as potent as that of the Phillies.
6) Don’t forget the intangible, and quite possibly the most important factor in this series. I sense the rollercoaster Brewers, after a series of gut-wrenching, emotional, must-win performances may be just happy to get into the playoffs. It’s happened to many teams before, and if that’s the case, it could spell doom.
Last year, the Phillies came down to the wire and won their division, sending them to the playoffs for the first time since 1993. Then termites got into their bat racks, and they suffered an embarrassing sweep to the Colorado Rockies. This time, the Phillies want to avoid a similar first round departure. The desire to advance further than last year could be the difference.
The Brewers need to win Game 2 (Yes, I'm conceding Game One) that could bring them home tied in the series 1-1 with the next two games at Miller Park.
The Phillies have better hitting, starting pitching, defense, and bullpen relief. Plus, they’ve been there before. This won’t be easy.
UPDATE: Here's a foreboding stat from Fox Sports..."(Ben) Sheets has never pitched in the postseason, and (CC) Sabathia, in four playoff starts, has an ERA of 7.17 ERA."
Will the weatherman cooperate? Showers are in the forecast most of the day for Game One in Philly.
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By Kevin Fischer
Tuesday, Sep 30 2008, 07:05 PM
That's where my cousin Dog MacKenzie works. He's pictured near the end of this newsletter
| The Monthly Newsletter of Wisconsin's First Craft Distillery -Number 17- |
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Dear Kevin,
We have a very brief newsletter this month. We've been ridiculously busy as we've had an incredible summer (thanks to you) and we are finally moving the distillery. Despite this, we've managed to come out with a new product- a unique seasonal spirit for fall. Details below. |
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Introducing Great Lakes Distillery Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit! |
| Just last month we introduced our Rehorst Citrus & Honey Flavored Vodka and the response has been overwhelming! We were supposed to be building up inventory for our relocation, but the sales of the Citrus & Honey has kept us jumping. Well, we've finally begun the move, and we also managed to bottle yet another new product. Our new Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit has shipped and will be in select SE Wisconsin bars and stores soon, but it wont last. Being a "seasonal" means we only made a limited quantity small batch. In this case we made 1068 bottles and when they're gone they are gone.
Great Lakes Distillery's Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit was made through a collaboration with Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery. Last year we distilled 2600 gallons of their award winning Pumpkin and Spice Lager (a beer based on a Thomas Jefferson recipe). Once distilled we put it in single use Bourbon Barrels where as it mellowed, the rich pumpkin and spice flavors intensified. If you like Pumpkin you'll love this spirit. It may be a little hard to find, so be sure to ask for it at your favorite bar or store. |
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Try our Great Lakes Distillery Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit neat on a cold fall night, or with Lakefront's Pumpkin Lager as a Pumpkin Boilermaker. Also, try it in an Old Fashioned. Here's a cocktail created by our Mixologist Jason Neu.
Pumpkin Spice Martini
2 oz Great Lakes Distillery Pumpkin Spirit
1 oz heavy cream
½ oz hazelnut liqueur (Frangelico)
½ oz 100% pure Wisconsin maple syrup
Shake all ingredients well with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and an orange twist. Enjoy.
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Our move has finally begun. We've spent the last week struggling with tons of equipment, packaging materials, and just plain junk. Doug and Ryan managed to find a little time to polish some copper as our distillery lay in pieces on the floor. We hope to be settled in and operational in a few weeks... stay tuned. |
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Thanks for taking the time to read about what is going on this month. Next month we'll have more info on the new distillery. Meanwhile, if you're going to a halloween party don't forget to bring your host a bottle of our Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit!
Sincerely,
Guy Rehorst
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| Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Vodka is 40% Alcohol by Volume (80 Proof).Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Gin is 44% Alcohol By Volume (88 Proof). Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Citrus & Honey Flavored Vodka is 40% Alcohol By Volume (80 Proof). Great Lakes Distillery Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit is 45% Alcohol By Volume (90 Proof). Drink Responsibly.Great Lakes Distillery, Milwaukee WI | | |
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By Kevin Fischer
Monday, Sep 29 2008, 08:41 PM
Barack Obama just couldn’t stand to be upstaged during a memorable moment at last Friday’s debate with John McCain.
McCain had just answered a question about Iraq by referring to a bracelet he wears to honor a soldier killed in the war. Obama said that he, too, had a bracelet.
Then he hesitated and stumbled because he couldn’t remember the name of the young man on the bracelet that he’s been wearing since February. And he proceeded to talk about the bracelet, even though the soldier’s mother asked him last February not to discuss the bracelet anytime on the campaign trail, during speeches or at debates. Since the debate took place, the mother said she didn't have a problem with what Obama did.
No big deal, you say?
Breaking a confidence is substantial, especially betraying the trust of a woman who lost a son in Iraq. It also doesn't matter what the mother says today, it's what she asked Obama months ago that matters and the fact Obama did just the opposite.
It made for quite the discussion today as I filled in for Mark Belling on WISN. Here are details from ABC. UPDATE: There are reports that Obama has been consistently talking about the bracelet on the campaign trail despite Jopek's request back in February. Thus, Obama refuses to respect the wishes of the family and last Friday was not the first time Obama brought up the bracelet in public. Here's just one example from May of this year.
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By Kevin Fischer
Monday, Sep 29 2008, 08:27 PM
Last week was another wild one in Franklin politics. I lost track of how many times elected officials and Franklin bloggers used the word, “grandstanding” to describe Franklin alderman Steve Olson’s proposed resolution to do away with the $150 bonus checks Common Council members get every month courtesy of the Franklin taxpayers to spend however they choose.
Franklin is fortunate to have concerned, well-intentioned community bloggers who follow issues, attend meetings, and do some digging. On the Olson resolution, they, along with elected officials, crossed the line.
They certainly can and should question the merits of any proposal, and they did. But they also questioned the alderman’s motivation, to the point of being petty and personal, calling Olson lazy, a politician hogging for the limelight.
Grandstanding?
Blogger Bryan Maersch was correct when he wrote, “Last Common Council meeting (September 8th) Council President Steve Taylor proposed and received the abolishment of fee waivers to Franklin Non-Profits which was quickly vetoed by the Mayor on September 11th. A supposed $5,000 dollar savings to Franklin taxpayers. I guess there was no political grandstanding going on there!!!!”
But it was “grandstanding” when an alderman some people just don’t like was behind the proposal.
Citizens have been instructed on these blogs to check the agendas of public meetings, and yet nobody would have known about Olson’s proposal unless I had blogged about it a few days before the last Council meeting. Suddenly everybody had an opinion.
Alderman Olson can handle the criticism and doesn’t need me to speak on his behalf. But it is extremely unfair to say an alderman, any alderman is “grandstanding” for introducing a legitimate, thoughtful proposal.
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By Kevin Fischer
Monday, Sep 29 2008, 07:50 PM
You’re too young, J.Gravelle, but there was once a guy who played for the Detroit Tigers named Gates Brown. All he did was pinch hit, and opposing pitchers could never get him out. He was the best. You are the Gates Brown of the blogosphere.
But as good as you were today, it’s tough to top your entry from last week entitled, “Embracing Sprawl.”
It hit all the right nerves. Your blog jabbed liberals. It took a shot at………GASP……people tired of living in the city who move out to the suburbs and actually expect that there be places to buy gas and milk (that whole sprawl deal). And you were critical of non-developer David Hintzman. Since we were talking baseball earlier, at least the really good guys get acknowledged if they get a hit three times every ten at-bats. Hintzman is O for the last 3 years. But it’s not his fault. As your guest blog pointed out, it’s those nasty Foxes. How dare they, like, stay in their own house.
You know what you’ve done, J.Gravelle? You’ve made Hintzman one nervous Nellie. His oh-so busy day just got busier thanks to you.
Now when he gets to the office, in addition to feverishly checking my blog to see what I might have written about his non-development, he now has to check The Daily Scoff to make sure that you, too, haven’t blogged about that veritable dust bowl at 56th and Rawson. That, of course, is before he gets his coffee and donut and reads the paper and watches Oprah, etc. What is it that you and I are up to again? Oh, yeh. We have an agenda. Silly us, actually wanting development to go up at a development site.
Well, you done good today. But I have to admit, I’m still lovin’ that post from last Wednesday.
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By Kevin Fischer
Monday, Sep 29 2008, 01:55 PM
By guest blogger J. Gravelle
A conservative mayor couldn't have spearheaded as ambitious a crime fighting initiative in Milwaukee's inner-city as Tom Barrett has.
Any right-wing leader who would dare recruit an out-of-town white guy to displace a female Chief of Police and start locking up inner-city gangstas (in disproportionately melanin-rich proportions, mind you) would face the unrelenting wrath of editorial boards, political activists, and haughty minority pontificators like Eugene Kane and Joel McNally. (McNally is TOO a minority, dammit. He's a hippie with a lifelong career that didn't involve a tambourine player.)
I like to think I'm a good judge of character. I've been wrong about folks before, but I have a pretty good lifetime batting average when analyzing people. And I know I'm not the first person who, while being 180 degrees out of phase with Tom Barrett's political philosophy, thinks he's probably a nice guy.
I met Tom Barrett a couple times before he became mayor of Milwaukee. He seems genuinely sincere, genuinely concerned, and genuinely committed to public service.
Being a liberal, he's also often genuinely wrong about a lot of things, which I've written about many times before, on my blog, the Daily-- nah, I won't start that again.
But he was (and is) right to be aggressive toward inner-city crime. It is a cancer eating Milwaukee from within, and Doctor Barrett wouldn't be allowed to hold a scalpel anywhere near that tumor if he were a right-winger. Take the Hugo Chavez poster off his wall, hang an autographed Ronald Reagan 8-by-10 in its place, and imagine what a different scenario it would be.
A Republican Tom Barrett would be pilloried for Ed Flynn, for every task force, for every re-assigned officer, and for every stepped-up law enforcement effort aimed at curtailing crime anywhere north of Wells Street, by the same people who are currently willing to look the other way just because Hizonner doesn't have any lapel pins with elephants on them.
The fact of the matter is that, at least when it comes to addressing inner-city crime, the best conservative for the job is probably a liberal: Tom Barrett...
- J. Gravelle
DailyScoff.com
[ Every so often, Gravelle stops rambling long enough to make a salient political point. If you see his pharmacist, thank him for that...]
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By Kevin Fischer
Monday, Sep 29 2008, 11:32 AM
By guest blogger J. Gravelle
This weekend, my son and I had just stocked up on our pre-game Packer™ supplies. For him, it was BBQ potato chips and fruit punch, two of the four basic food groups. (Good parents like me are conscientious of things like that.)
For me, since it's my duty as a Dad to be a role model, I stocked up on Lynchburg Lemonade and jalepeño Krunchers™. Sadly, I only bought a six-pack of booze, which did little to numb the pain of watching the Buccaneers beat us. The level of suffering was largely my fault though, because half way through the fourth quarter I started cramming the red-hot potato chips in my eyeballs, preferring that searing physical pain to the emotional torment of watching another futile drive start with a feeble off-tackle run for negative yardage.
But I'm not bitter at the Packers. I'm peeyoed at the George Webb's™ in Germantown for getting me upset twenty minutes before kickoff. You see, Green Bay can't have a good game if I'm not in the right frame of mind. They need me in a good mood to wish all the right stuff on them. (All true football fans understand this. If you don't get it, just stop reading right now and go back to your knitting.)
Up until this weekend, I really liked George Webb's. Their food is a lot like me: cheap and a little greasy, but enjoyable if you're willing to overlook a few things. But being completely ignored by a wait staff can't be dismissed, nor excused. But it can be publicized. Let's!
11:25 AM - My son and I enter the restaurant. Being a (former) weekly regular, I know how long it takes to cycle in and out of Webb's, and I know how to adjust that expectation depending on how many staff are on duty and how full the restaurant is. We're in luck. There are three empty tables in the non-smoking section, two booths available in smoking, and only three of the stools are occupied. Further, they're running a full shift, with two working the kitchen, one bus boy, and at least two waitresses visible at any time. We take our seats at a non-smoking table, adjacent to the counter. "Certainly, we'll make it home in time for the kickoff, son" I assure the apprehensive youth, patting him Dad-illy on the head.
11:30 AM - Nobody has said "boo" to us. This despite the fact that everybody going to and from the kitchen has to walk right past us. They've managed to avoid eye contact entirely. My son and I discuss the possibility that we've turned invisible, but he rejects my suggestion that a naked table dance could test our theory. We instead opt for feeble waves, offering "Hi? Hello? We're ready to order..."
11:35 AM - My phone rings. Nobody hears it but me. Thinking perhaps that I AM invisible, I start to unbuckle my pants. But my ringtone isn't really music to strip by, so I opt to answer the telephone instead. It's my girlfriend, and I give her the synopsis I've just given you. Here, I notice that the people at the next table, who were done eating when we sat down, are equally frustrated that the waitstaff is completely ignoring them. They are, effectively, hostages. I toy with the idea of convincing them they're invisible, but I didn't really want to see any of them naked.
11:40 AM - Eye contact! My waitress, whose name tag bore what I believe is the Swahili word for "up yours" saw my hungry, pleading expression. She answered by rolling her eyes and visibly exhaling in the universal sign for "what the h*ll do YOU want"? She shuffled over to within four, maybe five feet of our table (staying just beyond arm's reach was a wise survival mechanism) where she greeted us with "You want some ta drink?"
"Actually," my restrained diatribe started "we need-ED something to drink AND need-ED something to eat when we walked in here fifteen minutes ago. At this point, we don't have time for either. All I need is your manager's business card with his or her full name and store number." Our cheery waitress shuffled back to her supervisor, the people at the next table clawing at her sleeve like teenage girls trying to get Johnny Depp's autograph, but to no avail.
The elderly supervisor made her way to our table, her face in a confused scowl, and asked "You don't want nothin' to eat?" I repeated my explanation, and reiterated my plea for the business card.
I didn't get a business card. I didn't get an apology. I didn't even get a disingenuous attempt at "we're really busy and under-staffed". Here's what I got:
If that looks suspiciously like a torn and folded placemat, that's because it's a torn and folded placemat. I've obfuscated the phone number until I can contact "Vicki" and give her a sporting chance to win me over. Plus, the "waitress" may have fabricated this number. I know, it's hard to imagine that a woman could give a guy she met over the weekend a bogus phone number, but it could happen. No, really.
Hey, stop with the giggling. Weren't you supposed to be knitting?
- J. Gravelle
DailyScoff.com
[ Gravelle is filling in for Kevin today, and on his lunch break, will be looking for a new burger joint (while eating hamburgers is still legal). He welcomes your suggestions for alternative restaurants... ]
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By Kevin Fischer
Monday, Sep 29 2008, 09:30 AM
By guest blogger J. Gravelle
Last week, my guest postings for Kev here on Franklin Now's "This Just In" blog resulted in enough traffic over to my site, the Daily Scoff, that we surpassed our 10,000th visitor threshold. I wanted to make a point of sincerely thanking you, Mr. Fischer's readers, for helping make that possible.
Of course, it occurred to me that people might mis-interpret this expression of my humble gratitude for some sort of thinly veiled promotion for my blog, the Daily Scoff, found online at http://www.dailyscoff.com. Nothing could be further from the truth.
You see, integrity is a key component to the success of the Daily Scoff. When people click on http://www.dailyscoff.com, they know that they're entering into a world of insight unlike anything found anywhere else except at the Daily Scoff, my renowned personal blogging site. I'd hate for people to believe that this incidental mention of my Daily Scoff blog was in any way self-serving, or that the Daily Scoff was just some cheap, promotional vehicle for me to promote myself by say, selling books (like my autobiographical "Homeless to Homeowner" available online, autographed and inscribed for under ten bucks on the home page at the Daily Scoff) or that I was more interested in generating revenue by encouraging readers to click the ad banners that appear with each day's Daily Scoff editorial.
No, it is my strict adherence to professionalism, unencumbered by the distractions of capitalist motivations or my own self interests, that have made my site, the Daily Scoff, such a phenomenal success. This has come about in the absence of any manner of indulgent, egotistical interests, despite how awesome the Daily Scoff blog truly is.
But enough of that. I'm here to fill in for Mr. Fischer again today, and not just prattle on about my site (http://www.dailyscoff.com) so let's get on with it, shall we?
Today, I'd like to talk to you about-- oh man, not a lot of room left here. Um...
Go Brewers!
- J. Gravelle
DailyScoff.com
[ Kevin Fischer is filling in for Mark Belling today. WISN's gain is your loss. Gravelle works cheap. Deal with it... ]
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By Kevin Fischer
Sunday, Sep 28 2008, 08:30 PM
I fill in for Mark Belling from 3-6 on Newstalk 1130 WISN. MY GUEST AT 3:05 WILL BE WISCONSIN CONGRESSMAN PAUL RYAN AS WE DISCUSS THE LATEST ON THE BAILOUT.
J. Gravelle from The Daily Scoff pinch-hits for me Monday with some more exceptional guest blogs.
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By Kevin Fischer
Sunday, Sep 28 2008, 08:05 PM
In Amarillo, Texas, they call it the Big Texan Challenge. No one asks, “Where’s the beef?" at the Big Texan restaurant where your four and a half pound steak is free, if…..
I’ll let Lindsay explain.
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Joey Chestnut, the guy who wolfed down the July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest title met the Big Texan Challenge easily, in 8 minutes 52 seconds.
Even though this gluttony generates customers, revenue, and publicity, I’m not a big fan of this gimmick.
I mean, why even attempt this foolishness? Seems to me like an Indian casino, the odds are clearly with the house. Even if you win, what’s the reward? A stomachache a case of Alka-Seltzer couldn’t fix?
Suppose you’re a restaurant patron. Do you really want to be sitting next to some poor slob built like a Sumo wrestler making a hog of himself? There’s also the high risk that he’ll do what Luis Gutierrez did in the bubbler line back in the first grade after a lunch of hot dogs and macaroni and cheese.
Let’s head north from Amarillo to Franklin, Wisconsin.
Franklin is not the culinary Mecca of southeastern Wisconsin. It took the Brewers over a quarter century to return to the playoffs. It may take longer than that for Franklin to secure a 4-star restaurant.
There are some bright spots, however, one of them being Gus’ Mexican Cantina. My wife and I have had nothing but very nice experiences there. Gus’ has a very good menu and service and the place has a great atmosphere. We’ve had the opportunity to meet Gus, a delightful guy.
So, where’s this week’s no-no?
A la the Big Texan, but to a lesser degree, Gus’ offers the Burrito Challenge. From their website:
“If You Think You Can Eat A 36” Burrito It's On The House! Plus The Rewards Of A Gift Card, A ‘Gus' Cantina’ Polo, And A Picture on Gus' Wall Of Fame.
This is a 40 minute challenge where you will endure a 36 inch Burrito hand made by Gus Himself. If FInished Gus will provide you with a Polo, Gift Card for the next time you come, A Picture on the Challenge Wall and Gus' will also pay for the Burrito.”
Gus, Gus, Gus.
You’re too nice of a guy with too nice of a place.
Now as Culinary no-no’s go, this isn’t one of the most egregious. I don’t expect a dining experience at Gus’ to become silly and stupid. It’s just that this kind of stunt is unnecessary.Don’t need it, Gus.
CULINARY NO-NO BONUS: Breast milk in your ice cream?
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By Kevin Fischer
Sunday, Sep 28 2008, 08:00 PM
By Kevin Fischer
Sunday, Sep 28 2008, 07:55 PM
I’ve been blogging that even if Sarah Palin should lose in her bid to be the next Vice President, society wins because Palin will have raised awareness about the blessing a Down syndrome baby can mean and the joy it can bring to a family. Studies show the overwhelming majority of Down syndrome babies are aborted.
Last week, the House passed the Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act, introduced by Wisconsin Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner. President Bush will sign the legislation into law that requires that parents be given the most up-to-date information on conditions and treatment for children diagnosed with Down syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis, and other prenatally or postnatally diagnosed conditions.
Thank you, Congressman Sensenbrenner, for this compassionate and critical legislation.
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By Kevin Fischer
Sunday, Sep 28 2008, 07:45 PM
By Kevin Fischer
Sunday, Sep 28 2008, 04:24 PM
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Game 1: Brewers at Phillies, Wednesday
Game 2: Brewers at Phillies, Thursday
Game 3: Phillies at Brewers, Saturday
Game 4: Phillies at Brewers, next Sunday (if necessary)
Game 5: Brewers at Phillies, Oct. 7 (if necessary)
The games will be telecast on TBS.
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By Kevin Fischer
Sunday, Sep 28 2008, 03:17 PM
One of my colleagues on InterCHANGE, Gerard Randall said during one of our programs last month that Packer QB Aaron Rodgers would be injured by the fourth game of the season.
Looking for a Christmas present for Aaron?
Oh, and by the way, how did Brett do today?
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By Kevin Fischer
Sunday, Sep 28 2008, 01:44 PM
One could certainly understand if Tampa Bay kicker Matt Bryant decided not to play today, but he's out there giving it his all against the Packers after suffering a personal tragedy this week.
UPDATE @ 3:12 Sunday afternoon: Matt Bryant kicks the game-winning field goal for the Bucs. Tampa Bay 30, Green Bay, 21.
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By Kevin Fischer
Sunday, Sep 28 2008, 09:05 AM
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. left, shake hands with republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., after their presidential debate Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. Republican presidential candidate, (AP Photo/Chip Somodevilla, Pool)
U.S. President George W. Bush delivers a nationally televised address from the White House to discuss a $700 billion financial rescue plan that he feels is needed to shore up the U.S. economy. (Photo: Reuters)
US President George W. Bush (C) makes remarks on the economic crisis during a meeting with bipartisan and bicameral members of congress including the Presidential candidates Republican John McCain (L) and Barack Obama (R) in the Cabinet Room on September 25, 2008 at the White House in Washington, DC. (TIM SLOAN, AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
Protestors march past the New York Stock Exchange during a rally against the Wall Street bailouts. (The Associated Press)
Dara Blumenthal, of Brooklyn, holds up a sign during a rally against Wall Street bailouts, Thursday in front of the New York Stock Exchange in New York.Associated Press Photo by Mary Altaffer
A woman holds up a sign while watching the Rev. Jesse Jackson speak near Wall Street in the Financial District September 22, 2008 in New York City. Jackson, a founder of the National Rainbow Coalition, spoke critically about a culture of greed on Wall Street and how the current financial crisis is adversely affecting middle class and poor Americans. (Getty Images North America | Spencer Platt)
 Anthony Hervey waves a Mississippi state flag as he calls on the citizens of Oxford, Mississippi, to exercise their voting rights. (AFP/Paul J. Richards)  A pool report from CNN shows that during the "grip and grin" photo op between Sarah Palin and Asif Ali Zardari at the UN, the president of Pakistan could not conceal his admiration for the Republican VP nominee. Mr Zardari, who was widowed but nine months ago, called her "gorgeous" and made it clear he was happy to carry on gripping for some time. (CNN photo)
Crew members and their partners hug upon the arrival of USS George Washington at Yokosuka U.S. Navy Base on Thursday, Sept. 25, in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan. The nuclear aircraft carrier is deployed to Yokosuka base as the replacement of the decommissioned USS Kitty Hawk, against Japan's three antinuclear principles. (JUNKO KIMURA, GETTY IMAGES)
Galveston resident Patricia Cooper, cries after cleaning out debris from her home Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, in Galveston, Texas. Cooper's home was heavily damaged by flood waters from Hurricane Ike.(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Amanda Cavazos hangs her sister's wedding dress after it was found in the debris at her mother's badly damaged home Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, in Galveston, Texas. Cavazos saw her home for the first time today since Hurricane Ike struck nearly two weeks ago. AP / Rick Bowmer
Kateri Santos, center, a paramedic, asks for more equipment as authorities work frantically to free the pilot of a small plane that crashed into a wooded area near the Air Museum in Glenville, N.Y. Police Sgt. Stephen Janik said the pilot was conscious and trapped in the cockpit when rescuers arrived. The engine was on fire and firefighters from the airport's Air National Guard unit as well as those from the nearby Thomas Corners Fire Department put the fire out and freed the pilot. (AP photo-Peter Barber)
Visitors gather Tuesday at the Ocean Spray plant in Wisconsin Rapids during a special tour of the new, 125,000-square-foot expansion. (Tom Loucks/For the Stevens Point Journal)
 Yogi Berra during the pregame ceremony at the final game played in Yankee Stadium last Sunday.
Photo: Jim Mcisaac/Getty Images
Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin beats Packers cornerback Tramon Williams on a 52-yard touchdown pass during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Lambeau Field. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette
Do you need to ask?
If you must, she's Abigail Klein of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images, courtesy of NFL.com)
Photo: John R. McCutchen/ San DiegoUnion-Tribune
Jyles Tucker brings down Brett Favre on the San Diego 24 yard line for a 12-yard loss Monday during San Diego's rout of the Jets.
In Michigan, they're calling it a comeback for the ages. University of Michigan Head Coach Rich Rodriguez sang hail to the victors with the cheer leaders and his team after their 27-25 win over Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, MI on Saturday September 27, 2008. (JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/DETROIT FREE PRESS)
After throwing out the first pitch Morgan Hamm (left) and twin brother Paul Hamm, both members of the U.S. gymnastics team, do back flips before a game between the Giants and the Diamondbacks. Several members of the U.S. gymnastics team were on hand for the game, won 3-2 by the D'backs. (AP photo)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Blake DeWitt, left, laughs at Hiroki Kuroda as they sign autographs after their Major League Baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Los Angeles. Both had to wear costumes as part of rookie hazing. The Dodgers clinched the National League West championship before the game started after Arizona lost.(MARK J. TERRILL, ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Actors Neil Patrick Harris and Kristin Chenowith present Don Rckles with an Emmy for the Best Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program for " Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project," at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards Show at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on September 21, 2008. Phoro: Kevin Winter, Getty Images/North America
Paul McCartney signs autographs in Tel Aviv, a day before his first ever show in Israel. McCartney, who has faced criticism from both Arab and Jewish extremists, was expected to perform before some 50,000 people as part of the celebrations to mark Israel's 60th birthday. (Getty Images)
 In this image released by FreeCreditReport.com, former "Tonight Show" sidekick, Ed McMahon is shown on the set of a rap video for FreeCreditReport.com, a financial Web site owned by credit bureau Experian. (FreeCreditReport.com, Susan Goldman / AP)
Women wearing traditional Bavarian clothes clink their beer glasses at the 'Theresienwiese' of the Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, southern Germany on September 21, 2008. Organisers of the world's largest folk festival running until 05 October expect up to six million visitors to enjoy Bavarian beer in huge tents and fun rides on the fairgrounds. Photo: THOMAS LOHNES/AFP/Getty Images
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