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From Anthony Rieber:Yankees fans probably sighed with relief when Jose Veras and not Kyle Farnsworth was called on to protect a three-run lead in the eighth inning of yesterday's 6-3 win over the Royals.But don't rejoice just yet, Farnsworth-bashers. Joe Girardi revealed that he passed over Farnsworth because of a "cranky bicep," not a desire to change the bullpen pecking order."He said he was av

May 28 Guests: Sebastian Rupley, Co-Crank, PCMagCast.com Molly Wood, Executive Editor, CNet Jason Cross, Senior Editor, Extremetech.com May 28 Topics: Bill Gates Demonstrates Windows 7–A New Touchscreen Indian Government Can’t Have Access to Blackberry E-Mails Is Apple Going Solar? Is the Cable Industry Aiming to Control Content? June 4 Guests: Sebastian Rupley, Co-Crank, PCM

[1]LEADERS of Russia's Communist party have condemned Australia's Cate Blanchett as a "second-rate actor" and a "running dog of the CIA", for her role in the new Indiana Jones film.  They say the movie is crude anti-Soviet propaganda that distorts history and have called for it to be banned from Russian screens. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull stars Harrison

Oh God! Whatever did happen to me this time? On one fine Thursday afternoon which is of course also the Labour Day of Malaysia, I got a message telling me that UPU results are already out. So following the instructions told, I messaged back to the UPU's number. And what did I get? Your application was received and is still in the processing, please take note the results will be coming out this May 2008.ZOMG!? What the heck? Everyone else already got the results. Luckily, one of my homeroom mates messaged me telling that there's a way to check it online. I type the web address, and type my I/C number, and there it was. My result.Law Foundation at UIAM. What the HECK!?That wasn't even my first choice, and out of all the sciences courses that I applied, they gave me Law INSTEAD!?Ya Allah S.W.

In Roanoke, Virginia’s war on good parenting, the worst crankiest criminal offenders kids are pursued by the detectives of the Mom Squad. These are their stories. dum dum Monday, April 28, 2008 3:34pm Jacobson Residence Me: Samara, I’m moving your bedtime back 30 minutes. Samara: Why? Me: Because on at least 3 occasions in the last week you’ve fallen alseep after school which, to me, means you’re not getting enough sleep at night. Samara: I DID NOT! Me: Yes, you did. Samara: I think you’re wrong. Me: Oh yeah? Well, look here… and then I proceed to show her exhibit A - Thursday Exhibit B - Friday Exhibit C - Monday Case closed Until next time…

Well, Saturday was a pretty miserable day for me… it started with Phoebe, our black cat, getting upstairs and being treed in the cat tower up there. Which isn’t really a big deal because she just sits up there and says ‘nah nah’ to the dogs. But the dogs bark and whine and that [...]

Click image to see Cranky Geeks. Today’s Guests: Sebastian Rupley, Co-Crank, PCMagCast.com Dan Goodin, Reporter, The Register Garnett Lee, Managing Editor, 1Up.com The Topics: Web 2.0 Conference–Social Networking, Mashups, and More Is the Net Unfit for Video Consumption? XBox 360 Burns House Down Microsoft’s Albany: The Future of Office? New For Mobile Users New For Divx Users

Sometimes you have to think that we'd all be better off if Apple's marketing and trademark folks just dropped the corporate legal department out of their Rolodexes. Last week Bloomberg & Wired reported that Apple is still challenging the New York City environmental initiative GreenNYC's logo, which does look like an apple but not all that much like this Apple's apple. The trademark dispute hinges on the likelihood of public confusion and the possible dilution of Apple's mark, both of which seem to fail the silly test -- but you never do know.Considering that Apple was on the receiving end of a trademark fight with the Beatles for decades, it's not clear why it's prudent or necessary for the company to pick a fight with a city known as "the Big Apple" since before the invention of the v

Lucy is in heat. She's the youngest of the three kitties I inherited when I moved to Bishkek, and she's the only one who came to me un-spayed. I knew she'd be going into heat soon, but kept putting off doing it because I don't have a cat-carrier and didn't so much like the thought of carrying her to the vet in my backpack. Anyway, she's started prowling around the apartment scouting - and crying - for a boy cat, and it is unceasing. Additionally, this started at exactly the same time that the weather became warm enough to open the windows (a must, as the state-provided heat is still blasting into my apartment). Unfortunately, as I live on the ground floor and my windows have no screens, I can't really do this, as Lucy just pops out the window and goes running down the street with her ass i

I Am NOT Cranky! - Even with the flu, I don't think you could call me cranky. Well, maybe a little, but only when provoked. More: continued here Other Review: Nature's Inventory Antibacterial Diaper Wellness Oil (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty)

So here’s the thing: my dear (or not so dear) landlady wants me out … by tomorrow night. I’ve got nowhere else to go, bar my parents’ two-bedroom semi with the outside toilet and no bathroom. Divine. We don’t have a lease; we have a month-to-month agreement, according to her. I never signed anything; she never [...]

It is approximately 7:45am as I sit down and type this brief update.  I will be leaving for work in a few minutes (my 15th day in a row going in) and am dreading it, in part because I am just fried …. I am tired and grumpy and the kids are really starting to complain about never seeing me …. but also because the job itself is simply hateful and the supervisor for today is someone I tend to clash with.  But 4.5 hours at time-and-a-half is not something I am going to forgo just because I don’t want to do it. When I come home I am doing my weekly cooking (this week it is a batch of cream of tomato soup, as well as 2 batches of chicken thighs (they were on sale for $1/lb.) — one in a buffalo-wing style seasoning and one that will become more of a “chicken-and-rice” dish. I also have homework to do, of course.  I have a brief writing assignment in my American Literature class for which I have already done the reading (thanks be to the Goddess) and t

Some days I don’t even know why I bother. I care about my friends but some days, they just make me cranky. My little bro is working on his college applications right now. Poor thing. I remember doing all that paperwork! I am trying to encourage him. Its all worth it in the end, although, I do remember a few times when I wanted to give up. I’m glad I didn’t though! I need a nap or something.  And I am starting to think freshmen 15 is a lie. Unless I am supposed to lose 15 pounds. *shrugs* I am not sure what is going on around here, but I sure am not gaining any weight!

August 29, 2007 Are you feeling just a little matryed? Feeling like the world is expecting too much and not caring about how you feel? Join the club! Today’s Grand Cross in mutable signs make us all feel like Virgos today. (more…)

Ever spend some time in an old place and walk away being SO grateful for where you are today? That was yesterday for me.It was nice to see my sisters. It was nice to see my nieces and nephew, as well. I sat in my sister's house all day - it is SO crowded and so full of CRAP. Shelves and containers and boxes and buckets of STUFF. My sister is an eternal packrat, yes, but she also tries to put 5000 things in a space that'll only fit 50. It's probably some sort of world record, the amount of junk she can accumulate. It's hard to walk in there (remember I brought my 2 dogs, too? WOOHOO!), never mind you can't fit more than 3 people at the kitchen table at one time.But it was familiar, which can be a good thing. I spent some time with my nephew who is going off to college. He's been into some gothic phase for the last few years, but yesterday we sat and talked for a long time about lots of college stuff, and he looked good and talked more than I think he's talked in about 1

What message is your blog sending? In  today’s world of blogging, Twittter and attention deficit disorders you’ve only got a few seconds to get your message across and make an impression on potential readers. If it’s not immediately clear what’s going on on your site then you’re going to end up with some confused people… I’m beset by idiots! I’m surrounded by idiots and I’m looking specifically at the gobshite from Cash for Comments who left a comment on my blog within minutes of me posting about spam tonight.I didn’t approve the comment because it is obviously spam, instead I’ve promoted it to being the focus of an entire blog… The $150 dollar laptop! Real or scam? My friend Per called me up the other day to tell me about this laptop that is shipping from Sweden for a mere 840 Danish kroner (around 154 US dollars) and needless to say I was more than a bit skeptical. I’ve been following the $100 dollar laptop project for a while and this o

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Most of the time, I’m a happy, easygoing, cheerful person. But not today. I’m moody today. Well, to be honest, I’m at the tail end of a 3 day “I’m moody” bender. But, if you came here looking for something to make you smile, check out the kittens. Aren’t they adorable? Did they make you smile? See, I’m not a bad person. I took pictures of kittens. For you. I’m a good person. I’m just in a bad mood and if you don’t want to lose your buzz from all that cuteness up there, you may want to click away, because I’m going to take part in some targeted venting. Okay, so I don’t want you to click away, but I want you to be warned. Usually I’m all flowers and rainbows and let’s dance naked around the fire! Or maybe I’m just not bitchy. But right now I am. But I still love you! But I’m bitchy. And that’s okay. We’re all bitchy sometimes. Alright. Here it comes.

Check his myspace bulletin! “UFC Prez Dana White is always quick to pull out the ‘boxing promoters are crooked’ line during his frequent discussions about boxing. I would argue that the UFC Czar is just as crooked. Why did Chuck Liddell and Rampage Jackson only make about $500,000 for their recent UFC 72 showdown. UFC 72 did [...]

This isn’t what I’d call good news. As he struggled through his first few Spring Training outings, Braves left-handed reliever Mike Gonzalez indicated he was healthy. But just two weeks into the season, Gonzalez finds himself with a tender elbow that will be evaluated via an MRI on Thursday. “I’m going to be fine,” Gonzalez [...]

I recently stumbled upon a cranky age-relevant search engine and Web site, targeting baby boomers and seniors. Cranky.com was designed for the 50-plus crowd with the emphasis on simplicity, attempting to narrow search results to a relevant but short list. If you're not in that growing group you will quickly find yourself a persona non grata when you try to...

Fancy a new life? An Australian man is selling his on the auction site eBay, offering his name, phone number, worldly possessions and circle of friends to the highest bidder. Nicael Holt, a 24-year-old philosophy student, has promised to introduce the buyer to his potential lovers - "around eight which I have been flirting with", as he put it on his eBay entry - and his grand repertoire of six jokes. Bidding started at A$5 (£2) and closed yesterday at A$7,500. Mr Holt, from Wollongong, south of Sydney, said he would go through with the deal if any of the top five bidders were genuine and prepared to pay cash. Under an entry posted on the site earlier this month, headed "New Life for Sale!!", Mr Holt offered a broken relationship with a cranky ex-girlfriend and a four-week training course "in becoming me", including fashion sense, food tastes and "style of seduction". He wrote that he would give the buyer "lessons in my

I’m tired. I’m cranky and I’m having issues. The internet is on at home again. I’m on break right now at work. I heart all of you guys who read me like a blog. I’ll be back later this week. Miss me. PS: Tracy is the most pimpin landlord I’ve ever had and I heart her. Geeky Dragon Girl is fun and cute and a breath of fresh air.

I was in a mood when I got home last night. I was cranky and hot and didn't really care to interact with other human beings. The dramas could tell as soon as I walked in the house. They immediately went and did their own thing. The dogs could tell too. They met me at the door and then laid right down on the floor. TheMan, well, he isn't so bright. I don't know what he said or asked me. I shot him a look that made his wiener crawl between his butt cheeks and he stayed on the couch the rest of the night. I fixed dinner, did dishes, a load of laundry, helped 8 pull some internet info on Robert E. Lee, helped 6 read a book, told them both about the Easter egg hunt tomorrow a.m. and got them in bed dreaming about Easter and bunnies and coloring eggs. I ran a very hot bath at nine p.m. and got out at 11p.m. with the water still warm. TheMan was asleep when I crawled into bed. I am not better today.