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Tina Fey told TVGuide she'll be "done" if John McCain and Sarah Palin win the election next month.

The "SNL" veteran who has come back to play the Republican Vice Presidential candidate (and whose own show, "30 Rock," is still nowhere to be seen), said, "We're gonna take it week by week. If she wins, I'm done. I can't do that for four years. And by 'I'm done,' I mean I'm leaving Earth."

Fey also said it's a busy but exciting time for "SNL."

"Election time is always good for [SNL] and this is a bonkers election," she said. "And that lady is a media star. She is a fascinating person, she's very likeable. She's fun to play, and the two bits with Amy [Poehler], that was super fun," Fey says.

For the full story, pick up the October 20th issue of TV Guide, plus the following week's issue (October 27th) featuring TV Guide's cover story on 30 Rock's Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin.

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Monday's typically suck for me. I don't make plans, I don't schedule any appointments and basically don't leave the house because I know that something weird awaits me outside.

That said, I received not one, but TWO "I love Your Blog" Awards, thus turning my Monday into Tuesday (which is always nice).

George Geder at George Geder Genealogy-Photography-Restoration and Villager at Electronic Village are the very generous gentlemen who have bestowed these honors upon me.

If you have not taken the time to visit either of these sites, you're really missing something. George "Guided by the Ancestors" Geder has such a unique site. Through the sharing of his own ancestry, he shows you how he can assist you with your genealogy, photography and restoration needs which he provides. It is really interesting, check it out.


And Villager, what can I say. Villager has created one of those staple sites where you know you can get a broad perspective on matters in and outside of the community. Villager does such a wonderful job of sharing inside of his posts that you immediately feel as though you are a Village member. After one visit I know you'll agree with me.

Thanks guys!

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The very talented and handsome Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga struts his stuff in a variety of menswear from the Hugo Boss clothing store in central Madrid prior to playing in the Madrid Masters tennis tournament at the Madrid Arena on October 13, 2008 in Madrid, Spain.

Well work it out Jo-Wilfried!

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Georgia Congressman and Civil Rights Leader John Lewis has obviously had enough of this weeks hate rhetoric being spewed by the McCain-Palin Campaign.

In a statement today Lewis said:

"As one who was a victim of violence and hate during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, I am deeply disturbed by the negative tone of the McCain-Palin campaign," Lewis said in a statement. "Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin are sowing the seeds of hatred and division, and there is no need for this hostility in our political discourse.

During another period, in the not too distant past, there was a governor of the state of Alabama named George Wallace who also became a presidential candidate. George Wallace never threw a bomb. He never fired a gun, but he created the climate and the conditions that encouraged vicious attacks against innocent Americans who were simply trying to exercise their constitutional rights. Because of this atmosphere of hate, four little girls were killed on Sunday morning when a church was bombed in Birmingham, Alabama.

As public figures with the power to influence and persuade, Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin are playing with fire, and if they are not careful, that fire will consume us all. They are playing a very dangerous game that disregards the value of the political process and cheapens our entire democracy. We can do better. The American people deserve better."

McCain and Palin have ramped up their negative remarks to the point that their supporters have felt totally free to shout terms such as McCain and Palin, supporters have shouted "traitor," "terrorist," "treason," "liar" and even "off with his head."

McCain and Palin have created such a comfort zone of hate at their rallies that one woman who was handed the microphone by John McCain said that ""I can't trust Obama. He's an Arab." McCain retrived the microphone and said, "No, ma'am. No, ma'am. He's not, he's a decent family man, citizen, that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues."

McCain must really not like Arabs, because after he and "Obama pallin' around with terroists" Palin have called the Senator everything but a child of God this week, even he drew the line at Arab.

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VIENNA, Austria (AP)—Frenchman Gael Monfils and German Philipp Petzschner reached the final of the Bank Austria-Tennis Trophy in Vienna on Saturday.

Eighth-seeded Monfils defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (2) and qualifier Petzschner rallied to stop 2004 champion Feliciano Lopez 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Monfils will play his first final of the season, while Petzschner had never gone beyond the quarterfinals of an ATP event.

“I won’t put myself under any pressure, just get out and play and enjoy the match,” Monfils said.

Monfils won the only previous meeting against Petzschner in straight sets— two weeks ago in Bangkok, Thailand.

“I have something to make up for that, so I am looking forward to the final,” said Petzschner, who is ranked 125th but will enter the top 100 next week.

Monfils, the only seeded player in the semifinals, broke Kohlschreiber at 3-3 and saved four break points against his serve to win the opening set. The second went with serve until 6-5 when Kohlschreiber used the only chance to crack Monfils’ serve and tie the match.

In the deciding set’s third game—the longest of the match—Kohlschreiber fought off six break points but lost when Monfils hit a backhand passing shot.

Monfils missed three match points when he led 6-5 and 40-0, but used a fifth chance to close the match in the tiebreaker.

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I declare John McCain needs to take this act on Def Comedy Jam, this is some funny stuff!

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According to early snap polling at CNN, Fox, and CBS, Senator Barack Obama has succeeded in coming out the favorite in the second presidential debate. Senator Obama spoke very directly to the audience and delivered his responses with respect, precision and clarity as he displayed a firm command of all subject matter.

I thought that it went well for both of the candidates. Unfortunately for McCain though, his style of delivery and blame is just not appealing.

And, the primary incentive for Senator Obama to debate well? Post debate PDA with his very loving wife Michelle of course!

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American Venus Williams will be leaving Moscow, Russia almost as swiftly as she arrived. The Kremlin Cup will not be hers to celebrate as she was knocked out of contention by Italy's Flavia Pennetta. Pennetta defeated Venus 6-4, 2-6, 6-4.

"I totally came here because I love winning. I have never won this title, but I just had a day where I could not control my game. She played well."

Well, at least she seems, as usual, to have a good head about it. Life goes on.

Photo Getty Images

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