Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 1, 2009
Predicting the biggest events of this decade
We're 31 days away from 2010 and in the coming weeks, news magazines will begin to debate what events dominated and shaped the first decade of the 21st century. These would be my predictions, for the most influential national events and Milwaukee stories in the last decade. And to add debate to controversy, I've ranked them from the most important on down.
Tags: biggest events of decade, 2000-20009, barack obama, hurricane katrina, housing crash, calatrava, miller park, brewers, harley-davidson, facebook, twitter, social media, newspapers, survivor, reality television, enron, george bush

Movies & TV - Nov. 17, 2009
OnMedia: Sarah Palin may be a permanent fixture
Whatever her political future, it's hard to deny that Sarah Palin's a comfortable presence on the small screen ... Jerry Bader back on the air in Green Bay ... and "Kramer" relives the Michael Richards drama on a fine "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Tags: sarah palin, oprah winfrey, jerry bader, barbara lawton, barack obama, major garrett, lou dobbs, bill o'reilly, neil patrick harris, michael richards, jerry seinfeld, larry david

Politics - Aug. 19, 2009
Mayor responds to Saturday night's attack
At his first press conference since being released from the hospital Monday after a brutal attack Saturday night, Mayor Tom Barrett appeared with his hand in a cast, stitches on his cheek and was visibly tired. But his message was strong.
Tags: tom barrett, milwaukee mayor, anthony peters, barack obama, state fair, west allis

Sports - May 12, 2009
Congress should leave college football, BCS alone
The only thing worse than having sports columnists, talk-radio hosts and fans argue about whether college football needs a playoff system is allowing politicians to weigh in on the debate. Congress is actually spending time, money and brainpower figuring out how it can force college football mucky-mucks to have a playoff system. One congressman from Texas, Joe Barton, has introduced legislation that would make it illegal for the NCAA to call a game a national championship unless it was the result of a playoff.
Tags: bcs championship, playoffs, college football, congress, barack obama

Sports - March 3, 2009
It's hard not to get a little frustrated these days...
Sports fans know all about the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Those emotions come with the territory. So do frustration and confusion. OnMilwaukee.com sports columnist Dave Begel has felt so much of those that he clocks in with Volume XXVIMCXVIIXCI of "Stuff that Bugs Me."
Tags: tom brady, gisele bundchen, milwaukee complex, gary d'amato, alissa czisny, bradley center, parking, spring training, brett favre, dominic james, barack obama, state fair park, milwaukee mile

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 11, 2009
An Empty Mailbox
Friday October 9th, 2009 - Kenosha, WI    Another day with an empty mailbox and I’m glad I don’t own a gun because today’s the day I might have used it. This is a cruel test of my patience and I’m about to flunk it badly if I don’t get my check soon. I...
Tags: Barack Obama, Brett Favre, Giggles Comedy Cafe, The Nook

Politics - April 28, 2009
The Symbols and Substance of Barack's bow
Rich Lowry and the hundreds of others who becry Obama's breach of the unstated rules of Presidential conduct fail to realize that these very rules, originally initiated for outdated purposes, have to be challenged and broken in order to bring about progressive change, inside and outside of Americ...
Tags: politics, Barack Obama, politics

Politics - Feb. 18, 2009
Overstimulated: South Carolina's Cautionary Tale
Recently, my governor came up with a great line. In a op-ed article, he pointed out, “If the stimulus bill were a country, it would be the 15th-largest country in the world.” This made an effective headline. It caught my eye and give me the topic for today's blog. Mark Sanford, S...
Tags: Recovery Act, Stimulus vbill, Barack Obama, povety

Politics - Feb. 13, 2009
"Sweet Freedom's Song"
"Sweet Freedom's Song" Revolutionary Drill Unit from the Inaugural Parade (Educational fair use) Before the inauguration at noon, the number of people joining the assembly built and their mood sprang from the shared sights and sounds. The crowd reveled in the se...
Tags: the inauguration, Barack Obama

Politics - Feb. 12, 2009
History on Parade (Part 1 of 3)
History on ParadeChildren getting ready for an inaugural home party in Detroit(pipercarter, Flickr / under fair educational, non-commerical use)What was it like to be in Washington, DC on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, for the swearing-in of the 44thPresident of the United States? What did the b...
Tags: The Inauguration, Barack Obama