Cop falls off bridge trying to clock speeders

A cop fell off a overpass Wednesday. He was leaning over the edge of the bridge with a radar gun trying to catch speeders. Approx. 4-5 other officers were waiting for him to radio which cars to stop.

This is getting ridiculous. What if someone ran over and killed him on the highway below? Is it possible for law enforcement agencies to use their heads, instead of doing stupid things? This isn't the first time something like this has happened, and it probably won't be the last. Is death going to end this? Use your head!!!

Apple's iPhone vulnerable to hacker attacks

Security experts have uncovered flaws in Apple's iPhone that hackers can use to take control of it, including knocking the phone off of the subscriber's phone network. Apple was informed of this earlier this month, yet hasn't taken any action to fix the problem.

This is WAY too funny! lol

Packers reportedly agree to terms with rookie LB Matthews

The Green Bay Packers reportedly agree to terms with LB Clay Matthews on a five year contract. I can't find a official source, neither the Packers nor the NFL have announced it yet.

Brewers earn series split with Nationals

The Milwaukee Brewers were able to usher the surprisingly feisty Washington Nationals out of town with a series split Thursday, this after the Nats took the first two games. The final score was 7-3. The Crew will now head out for a nine-game road trip, starting in San Diego to face the Padres. Game one is Friday at 9:05PM CDT.

Brewers FINALLY beat the Nationals

Well, at least the Brewers avoided a sweep by the worst team in baseball Wednesday. Casey McGehee hit a pinch-hit home run to put the Crew on top for good. The final score was 7-5. The Brewers will try for a split in the series Thursday at 1:05PM CDT.

Nats keep pummeling Crew

The Washington Nationals, the worst team in Major League Baseball, don't look it in their series with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Nats exploded for four runs in the fourth inning Tuesday as they cruise to a 8-3 win over the Crew. The Brewers will re-group Wednesday to try to at least win one game in this four-game series. First pitch Wednesday is 7:05PM CDT.

Eagles' Jim Johnson passes away

2008 Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson passed away from cancer Tuesday. He was 68.

Johnson took an indefinite leave of absence earlier this year to focus on his fight with cancer. The Eagles announced earlier this month that Sean McDermott would be the defensive coordinator in 2009.

Brett Favre still retired

QB Brett Favre informs Vi-Queens that he will stay retired from football.

He actually does care about what the loyal Packers fans think of him, after all.

Josh Willingham one-man wrecking crew Monday

OF Josh Willingham of the Washington Nationals hit two grand slams as the Nats beat the Brewers Monday. The final score was 14-6. The Crew will try to salvage their season and make it back to .500 Tuesday. Game time is 7:05PM CDT.

'G-Force' overtakes 'Harry Potter' in its opening weekend

My wife and I went to see "G-Force," the Walt Disney-Jerry Bruckheimer computer-animated movie about cavies (guinea pigs) earlier Sunday. We don't have children, but we do have four cavies at home. Neither one of us was really impressed with it, but enough families went to see it this weekend to make it number one at the box office ($32.2 million).

Crew loses rubber game to Braves

It just wasn't the Brewers day. The Atlanta Braves scored one run in the top of the first inning Sunday and would never trail to the Crew. The bloodshedding ended with a 10-2 Braves victory. Oh well. Next up is the Washington Nationals at Miller Park for four games. Game one is Monday at 7:05PM CDT.

Gallardo pitches a gem, Crew shuts out Braves

The Brewers evened the series Saturday after RHP Yovani Gallardo pitched 7 ⅓ innings and allowing only four hits. The final score was 4-0. The rubber game is Sunday at 1:05PM CDT.

Braves chop Crew's chances

The Atlanta Braves chopped up the Brewers at Miller Park Friday. The Braves broke a 4-4 tie in the sixth inning and never looked back. The final score was 9-4. The Crew will try to even the series Saturday at 6:05PM CDT.

NFL moves 2010 Draft start day to Thursday

The National Football League announced Thursday that they are moving the 2010 NFL Draft start day to Thursday, instead of Saturday. The first round will take place on Thursday night, rounds 2-3 will take place on Friday, and the remaining four rounds will take place on Saturday.

I was afraid that this would happen. They will find out that this will hurt the ratings in the long run. As a truck driver who works Monday through Friday nights, the former format was perfect. With this new format, I would have to take two personal/vacation days just to watch the whole thing.

Brewers drop finale in Pittsburgh

The Brewers lost the rubber game to the Pirates Wednesday, after LF Brandon Moss hit a solo walk-off home run for the Bucs in the ninth inning. The final score was 8-7. The Brewers next head back home and open a seven game homestand, starting with a three game series against the Atlanta Braves. Game one is Friday at 7:05PM CDT.

Looper and Crew triumph over Bucs

RHP Braden Looper and the Brewers shut out the Pirates Tuesday night. The final score was 2-0. The rubber game in the three game series is Wednesday at 11:35AM CDT.

Brewers get soaked in Pittsburgh

After a two hour rain delay Monday in Pittsburgh, the Brewers were finally able to get under way with the Pirates. Newly acquired IF Felipe Lopez was a late addition to the starting lineup (thanks to the long delay) and promptly singled in his first plate appearance for the Crew. Then Lopez was promptly picked off first base. Later in the first inning, the Brewers scored the first run --- and that would be the only lead they would have. The Pirates came back with four runs in the bottom of the first on their way to snapping the losing streak against the Brewers. The final score was 8-5. Game two is Tuesday at 6:05PM CDT.

Crew acquire IF Lopez from D'backs

The Brewers acquired IF Felipe Lopez from the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, in exchange for two minor league players. Lopez will join the Brewers Monday in Pittsburgh, but a corresponding move will have to be announced before Lopez can be placed on the roster.

UPDATED (July 19, 7:34PM CDT): The corresponding roster move is optioning IF Mat Gamel to AAA Nashville.

Brewers split series with Reds

1B Prince Fielder finished a triple short of the cycle, and to make matters worse, the Brewers lose to the Reds Sunday. The final score was 5-3. That leaves the series split at two games a piece. The Crew now head to Pittsburgh for three games. Game 1 is Monday at 6:05PM CDT.

Crew plates four in 4th, never look back

After going in order the first three innings Saturday, the Brewers put four runs on the board in the 4th inning to beat the Reds. The final score was 5-1. The Crew go after a series win Sunday at 12:10PM CDT before heading to Pittsburgh.

Suppan and Crew were shut out in Cincy

Jeff Suppan and the Brewers couldn't beat the Reds Friday. In fact, they couldn't even score a single run. The final score was 4-0. The Crew will try for at least a series split Saturday at 6:10PM CDT.

'Most Trusted Man in America' passes away

Walter Cronkite, "The Most Trusted Man in America," died Friday. He was 92. Cronkite anchored the "CBS Evening News" from 1962 to 1981.

McClung almost blows it for Looper

RHP Braden Looper pitched a fairly strong game Thursday, but RHP Seth McClung almost blew the game. The Crew hold on to beat the Reds, 9-6. Game 2 of 4 is Friday at 6:10PM CDT from Cincinnati.

Why won't Sotomayor answer questions?

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor won't answer questions asked of her on her views of certain subjects. Either way, it doesn't matter too much to me. I just figure that if members of Congress keep asking her the same questions on her views, she might as well answer them. Who knows, it might make life a bit easier for those involved. Just saying...

Happy Birthday, bro!

Today is my brother Sean's birthday. Happy birthday you old fart! :)

AL continues dominance at All-Star Game

The American League defeated the National League again at the 2009 All-Star Game in St. Louis Tuesday. The final score was 4-3. As I said Sunday, the Crew is back in action Thursday at Cincinnati (6:10PM CDT).

Prince is King of the Derby

Prince Fielder won the 2009 Home Run Derby! This marks the first time that a Brewer won the exhibition contest. Congrats Prince of Piece!

We Energies website is a joke!

I just finished paying the electric bill to We Energies with my credit card on their website. Will someone help them with their website? Every month I have to spend 10-15 minutes to locate the online payment feature. Is it too much to ask to have a link readily available instead of navigating through their FAQ page for the link? This stresses me out greatly. :(

Closer Hoffman added to All-Star team

Brewers RHP Trevor Hoffman was added to the All-Star Game, it was announced Sunday. He will join teammates Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder in St. Louis.

Big shocker: Brewers lose series to Dodgers

I know this is a big shock, but the Brewers lost a rubber game (happens all the time unfortunately). Dodgers won Sunday by a score of 7-4. While most of the team kicks back for a few days, a few Brewers are heading to St. Louis for the All-Star Game Tuesday. The schedule resumes with trips to Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. Game 1 in Cincinnati is Thursday at 6:10PM CDT.

Brewers even series with win Saturday

The Brewers scored two runs in the 1st inning Saturday, and never looked back to win. The final score was 6-3. The rubber game is Sunday at 1:05PM CDT before the All-Star break.

Crew give up slam in 10th, go on to lose

The Brewers played a tough game Friday against the team with the best record in baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers. That is, until the 10th inning. The Crew gave up 6 runs in the 10th, including a grand slam by CF Matt Kemp. In their half of the 10th, the Brewers were able to tack on a pair before finally succumbing to Joe Torre's team. Final score was 12-8 in 10 innings. Game 2 is Saturday at 6:05PM CDT.

Illinois Tollway abuses their customers severely

This is Tollway robbery! I'm stuck on I-294 SB on Mile Long Bridge. :(

UPDATED (July 10, 7:44AM CDT): I'm getting a little tired of the Illinois Tollway bending me over and telling me to quit crying and just take it already. I spent approximately 60 minutes stuck in traffic just to go 2 miles Thursday night on the Tri-State Tollway. I don't have a problem with them doing nighttime roadwork, but I wish they would help alleviate some of this stuck traffic by letting someone know about their lane closures. Other toll roads let people know about severely constricted lanes. Most people will still use the toll road. It would be courteous. The Illinois Tollway WILL CLOSE THE ?#$@&*% TOLLWAY for 20 minutes at a time to put up girders and not put up a SINGLE ?#$@&*% SIGN TO WARN OF SUCH AN ACTION.

Parra shines, bullpen stinks

LHP Manny Parra shined Thursday in his return from a minor league tune-up, but the bullpen stunk up the joint and spoiled it for Parra and the Brewers. The Cardinals took the rubber game by a score of 5-1. The Crew will now face the Los Angeles Dodgers at Miller Park over the weekend before the All-Star Game. Game 1 is Friday at 7:05PM CDT.

Fielder comes through with a game-winning base hit

1B Prince Fielder came through with a game-winning base hit in the 8th inning as the Crew even the series. The final score was 5-4. The rubber game is Thursday at 1:05PM CDT.

Crew shut out by Cards

The Brewers were shut out by the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday. The final score was 5-0. Game 2 is Wednesday at 7:05PM CDT.

Braun to start in All-Star Game, Fielder an alternate

OF Ryan Braun was voted a starting outfielder for the National League for the second straight season. 1B Prince Fielder was named an alternate to the Cardinals' Albert Pujols. The All-Star Game is July 14th in St. Louis.

Crew lose series to North siders

The Chubs buried the Crew from the get go Sunday. Chicago scored 2 in the bottom of the 1st inning on their way to winning the game and the series over the Brewers. The final score was 8-2. After a off day Monday, the Brewers open a 3-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday. Game 1 is at 7:05PM CDT.

QB Steve McNair found dead in Tennessee

Former NFL QB Steve McNair, who played for the Oilers/Titans franchise and the Ravens, was found dead Saturday in Tennessee. He was 36. R.I.P. Air McNair.

Brewers blast bombs at Wrigley

The Brewers brought their bats to celebrate the 4th of July down at Wrigley. The final score was 11-2. The Crew will try for a series split Sunday at 1:20PM CDT.

Brewers lose to Chubs in 10 innings

The Brewers lost to the Chicago Cubs in 10 innings Friday. The final score was 2-1. Game 3 is Saturday at 12:05PM CDT.

Brewers routed at Wrigley

The Brewers were routed by the Chubs Thursday. The Chubs opened up with a 4-0 in the 1st inning on their way to winning, 9-5. Game 2 is 1:20PM CDT Friday.

Brewers lose finale to Metropolitans

RHP Yovani Gallardo struck out 12 batters and allowed one run in 7 innings Wednesday. Unfortunately, the final score was Mets 1, Brewers 0. The Crew open a four game series at Wrigley Field against the Chubs. Game 1 is Thursday at 7:05PM CDT.

Actor Karl Malden dies at 97

Actor Karl Malden died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 97.

He won a Oscar for his supporting acting role in "A Streetcar Named Desire," but I remember him more for his American Express commercials.