Sweet Williams are the superlative variety of garden pinks

Pink Floyd is a very popular online search topic today. Before turning to more interesting uses of the word pink, I shall first bow to any readers who may be looking for  information about Pink Floyd by pointing out that musical recordings can be purchased with the proceeds of small cash loans and then briefly summarizing the relevant Wikipedia entry.

According to Wikipedia

I just read the Wikipedia entry for Pink Floyd. It would appear that the English rock band earned recognition for its psychedelic music in the 1960s and its progressive rock music in the 1970s. Actually, I remember Pink Floyd, but I can’t think of anything to add to what Wikipedia has already said, except that when musicians like Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Richard Wright, and Syd Barrett are members of a collective noun like band, the noun is singular and requires singular verbs and pronouns.

Thus, “the band was” is the proper verb inflection, and not “the band were.”  Similarly, “it evolved” (not “they evolved”) and “its progressive rock music” (not “their progressive rock music”) are the correct pronoun usages when referring to the band. I think these things would be true even if the Wikipedia entry was — as I suspect — written by an Englishman in the mother tongue. Then again, when it comes to matters of grammar and spelling in the mother tongue, I know better than to be certain of anything. In any event, the Wikipedia entry, being very long and heavily linked, is adequate for anyone who wants to read about Pink Floyd.

In the very pink of mode or misery

To be honest, after those grammatical hooks in the first sentence of the Wikipedia entry, I stopped reading about Pink Floyd. I have always liked the expression “in the very pink,” however.

In the mid-1800s, William Thackeray used “in the very pink of the mode” to mean “at the very height of fashion.” Around the same time, Charles Dickens used “the very pink of hideousness and squalid misery” to describe Fondi, a city of his disliking in central Italy, halfway between Rome and Naples. And so it is, today, that Pink Floyd may be at the very height of something on a scale ranging all the way from fashionable to miserable.

A garden variety of pink

Some say the color of pink came to connote the superlative degree of comparison because Elizabeth I had a royal fondness for certain Old World carnations called pinks (Dianthus caryophyllus).  If you’re a gardening enthusiast and you like pinks, you can purchase them in flats at local nurseries with proceeds from same day loans.

It may be nothing more than my personal reaction to anything remotely aristocratic as well as the unrelenting “pinkness” of the English when it comes to etymology, but I prefer to think that those little pink flowers are so called because of the perfect saw-toothed edges cut along their petals. I have no etymological or other opinion, however, concerning the current pinkness of Pink Floyd.

Pringles fans beware - your favorite chips have been recalled. Image from Flickr.

Pringles fans beware – two of the more popular flavors of your favorite baked chip have been added to the HVP Salmonella recall. The Pringles recall includes two flavors – “Cravers Cheeseburger” and “Taco Night”. The flavors are being pulled from shelves – and if you have any sitting in your cupboard, you should just throw them away.

Pringles Recall part of a larger issue

This recall of Pringles flavors is a part of the larger, FDA-initiated recall of products that use Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein from a Las Vegas factory. This recall has been growing, and the company may end up requiring same day loans to survive the recall. According to the FDA, no illnesses have been reported from this salmonella outbreak. HVP is most often used as a flavor enhancer and texture improver, especially in vegetarian foods.

Avoid the Pringles recall by making your own chips

What makes Pringles so attractive is their crispy baked-not-fried flavor. This makes surviving the Pringles recall even easier, if you have access to an oven. You won’t even need online payday loans to pay for the ingredients. You can even mix and match your own flavor combinations. Who knows, with homemade chips, no Pringles recall (or recall of any other potato chip) will ever affect you again.

Recipe for recall-free baked potato chips

• 1 pound potatoes – Yukon gold or russet
• Spray oil – canola, soy, or corn
• Salt and seasonings to taste

Preheat your oven (or toaster oven) to 375 degrees. Scrub the potatoes with cold water. Then use a mandoline, food processor with a slicer attachment, salad shooter, or sharp knife to slice the potatoes as thinly as you can. Cover a baking sheet with tinfoil, then spray the tinfoil with oil. Arrange the potato slices in a single layer on the sheet. Spray the top of the potato slices lightly with the oil. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 30-40 minutes, rotating the pan once through baking. When the chips are browned, remove them from the oven and sprinkle with salt.

Flavoring your homemade Pringles

Of course, one of the reasons this Pringles recall is so scary is that Pringles offer all kinds of flavored chips. Not to worry, though, you can flavor your homemade chips too. Try using flavored oils to spray your chips before they cook – a spicy jalapeno or garlic flavored oil is great. Or, blend your favorite spices in a small bowl while the chips are baking and sprinkle them when they come out of the oven. A tablespoon each of chili powder, paprika, and cumin create an amazing taco flavor. A packet of ranch dressing flavor re-creates ranch Pringles. Blend two tablespoons buttermilk powder with one tablespoon onion powder to re-create sour cream and onion. Experiment with your spice cabinet – you’ll soon discover that the Pringles recall will no longer be of concern for you.

Today, larger cities in India reflect greater freedom for women, but old beliefs die hard. According to India One, the Women Reservation Bill guarantees that 33 percent of seats in Indian Parliament will be filled by women. Various sources consider this to be either a triumph for feminism in the country or an errant method of forcing the old guard to change without giving them the chance to discover the error of their ways. Some would credit counseling the old to a reasonable political process, while others see it as a show for violent force.

Women Reservation Bill: Driving in the thorn, rather than removing it?

That’s what one blogger says of the Indian Parliament situation. “A thorn in the foot” should be plucked, he argues – not driven deeper. While the Women Reservation Bill’s stated goal is to correct historical wrongs, his argument is that it only serves to raise the animosity between men and women. He asks whether it is true that only women can “represent the needs of women the best” and asserts that Parliament is “not intended as a demographic mirror of society.”

While he does not appear to be against the principle of women’s rights in India, the writer does suggest that reservation fails to address the need for “new mechanisms for the social, political and economic advancement of women.” He does not address whether these new mechanisms would include access to same day loans.

And you don’t think women if Parliament could lead the way there? Really?

The blogger then sides with a merit-based system for Parliament, rather than simply a candidate’s sex or something else comparatively superficial. That’s one of the few things he has to say that I agree with, something that American politics frequently gets wrong because voters get stuck on images television and popular media have cemented in their minds.

But who is to say that the women who come into Parliament as a result of the Women Reservation Bill will not be qualified? Yes, the reservation sets seats aside for women, but it is possible to ensure that the right women make the post. The blogger calls for “a culture of respect for an individual, irrespective of gender,” but perhaps sometimes you should break some eggs and throw them in the obstinate faces of the establishment. In a land where women have been oppressed for far too long, it could be the only way to make a cake.

“Fighting injustice with injustice”

Combating the root of the beliefs that subjugated Indian women is an ideal path, but old mules can be hard to teach. What the blogger writes off as mere political maneuvering could actually make a difference. It could also throw the country into turmoil, as he suggests. It will be interesting to see if the time has come for certain old ideas to die – but should they die a natural death, rather than at the end of a Women Reservation Bill’s sword?

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When I went to jail, I found myself in quite a pickle. I had to work the next day, so it was a must that I post bail in time. Thank goodness for installment loans for bad credit through Personal Money Store. I had my husband apply for a payday loan or a same day loan; he really couldn’t find any reliable service online. I thought I would end up losing my job, but finally my husband found Personal Money Store’s website.

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When my husband started the application process, he had the option to get the money we needed in as little as two hours, and this enabled me to be freed just in time to make it to work. I’m so thankful for the services he received on that traumatic day.

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The 14th of February can be the most romantic — and for some, the most expensive — day of the year. If you really want to show the woman you love how much you care, you pop the question with ring in hand on Valentine’s Day. That costs money — a lot of money — and  I hate to see you over-spend.  So forget short term loans or same day loans for Valentine’s day and consider some less expensive options.  Here are some Valentine’s Day gift ideas that will cost you little or nothing, and your Valentine will love you for them!

Ten no-cost Valentine’s Day gift ideas

1. A private picnic. Instead of going out to an expensive restaurant have an indoor picnic right on the living room floor. Light candles, spread out a blanket, and open the picnic basket.
2. A special dessert. If you feel you must go out, eat dinner at home then go to a restaurant for dessert. I can tell you from past experience, going out on Valentine’s Day is not always fun; but if you must go, be sure to make reservations even if it’s just for dessert, because the lines are bound to be long.
3. Make homemade chocolates. Collaborate on this one: You’ll enjoy making them together. How about dipping fresh, ripe strawberries in warm, melted chocolate?
4. Pick a bouquet. If it’s warm where you live, go outside and pick some flowers. Your significant other will love them and you.
5. Spend time together. Look for free activities in your area like festivals or art shows, or get out for a hike or bike ride.
6. Treat your feet. Fill the tub with warm, rose-scented water — toss in a few fresh petals! — soak your feet together and then give each other foot massages.
7. Make your significant other a CD. Choose his or her favorite tunes or go strictly romantic.
8. Clean the house. Really! Any man or woman would love to walk in to a sparkling, clean-smelling home on Valentine’s Day (or any day).
9. Make a Valentine’s card. Pull out the construction paper and make plain old homemade Valentine’s cards. Or cut out little paper hearts and sprinkle them all over the bed.
10. Bake a Valentine’s speciality. There are so many fun cookie cutters, cake pans, pink frostings, and sprinkles for Valentine’s Day — don’t miss out on the fun!

Ideas beget more ideas. If you have some, add your comments below

I’m not suggesting that everyone should get same day loans on Valentine’s Day just to buy Valentine’s gifts;  BUT! If you’ve already spent all your money on Valentine’s gifts and now find yourself in a financial mess, your heart was in the right place.  You can get your bank balance in the right place, too, with a quick Valentine’s loan.

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Why wait? If you have an emergency, the last thing you want is to wait for the money that you need. Even if you have bad credit, there really are such things as same day loans. And same day loans are easy to get and easy to pay back. There are no faxes and no credit checks. You do everything online and it’s fast. The application takes less than 3 minutes. The funds are deposited directly to your bank account, sometimes within 2 hours. What are you waiting for? Press the apply button below or to the left. In the time it is taking you to read this article, you could have applied for the loan. That’s how fast it is!

Do you need to know more about same day loans?

• Completely online application, nothing to fax
• Funds deposited in your account in as little as two hours
• There are no credit checks which means you could have bad credit, no credit or even a bankruptcy
• There are loans for the Military

Are you thinking you might not qualify?

What does it take to qualify for same day loans?

• Are you 18 years or older?
• Do you have a job?
• Do you have a checking account?

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Why get same day loans?

Hard working people find themselves in financial dilemmas all the time. In this economy, all kinds of people have had to turn to same day loans. There are all kinds of reasons to get same day loans. If you have a sick child, or a looming late fee, or a power shut-off notice, or a broken washing machine, or you need to get in to the doctor, you may need same day loans. You know your circumstances and what is needed. If a same day loan will help you to get through the storm, then apply.

What are the repayment options on same day loans?

Same day loans are typically paid back on your next payday, but payments can also be arranged. If it is easier for you to fit smaller payments into your budget, there is the possibility that payments can be arranged. Same day loans are meant to help you in the way that is best for you.

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Becoming a part of Statistics

According to Washington Post writer Guy Gugliotta, there was “a survey of 44 cities, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that 75 percent of the low-income households earning less than $10,000 per year are paying more than 30 percent of their incomes in rent.” (a.08, Nov25, 1992)

In today’s day and age, many have found themselves closer and closer to being part of this statistic. The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. Soon there will no longer be a middle class; just the poor and the rich. Now I consider myself to be of the lower middle class income level. However, I would be ranked in the lowest class if it wasn’t for installment loans for people with bad credit. In fact, I think many people depend on money loans to get by these days. Without this option, the middle class would become obsolete.

Payday loans are for all income levels

Some are as low as 50 dollars and others as high as 1500 dollars, whichever the case, Personal Money Store can help alleviate the situation that’s plaguing America today.

“The study discovered that poor households in California had the gravest problems with rents, with five California urban areas showing 87 percent or more of low-income households unable to obtain affordable housing.” (a.08)

Every product or service you can think of is on the rise, especially in California where many of its residents are unable to pay their rent. I’m not personally from California, but I have been in this dire situation on more than one occasion. My pay day just wasn’t coming soon enough in some cases. In one instance, I had to send my 7-year-old daughter out of state to go live with family because I could not come up with rent. I was not going to drag my little girl through homeless shelters, so I sacrificed my time with her. We are now together again, but I don’t know what the outcome would have been if I wasn’t able to get short term loans online during the hard times.

How loans can help.

Hard money loans helped me stay afloat and, in many situations, can help all families keep their housing or even get the deposit to move into a new home. Now instant cash isn’t always an option. Some people resort to illegal activities just to keep their home. This is not an option to the average person. You can get payday cash with a fax less payday loan. I use same day loans for a lot of different reasons. I avoided homelessness once. I also repaired my car a few times using money from an online payday loan.

Pay day loan advances can’t fix the housing crisis in California and throughout the United States, but It can help a lot of working people keep what they have strived so hard to achieve. I am grateful everyday for Personal Money Store. Had they not help loan me fast cash, I would not be here today to tell you about this very topic. Thanks for reading and I hope you can find relief with all your money woes through the same service.

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It's tough to save for emergencies sometimes. Thankfully, same day cash advance loans can help when you need quick cash. (Photo: picasaweb.google.com)

Money is an important part of everyone’s life that enables us to pursue our daily needs and dreams. However, emergencies and urgent situations can crop up anytime, leaving a person hapless and helpless. But now with the help of no fax cash advance loans one can take back seat as these loans provide a quick way to meet one’s emergencies. These loans are specifically developed to help people who need instant cash into their bank accounts and provide them respite from getting embarrassed for life.

Cash Advance Loans Curb Unwanted Situations

As these loans are gaining popularity daily, there are several financial institutions that are offering cash advance loans to help people meet any financial emergency head-on. Same day cash advance loans can be of great assistance in pressing conditions, but one should not ignore the fact that it can also open the door to debts. Thus it is very important for every borrower to use this funding carefully and cautiously. Cash advance loans provide the biggest boon if all arising financial conditions are taken control of and you do not let things get out of hand.

Online Processing Equals Quick Service

In this era of the World Wide Web, the best bet to get cash advance loan quickly and conveniently is by applying for the loan online. Online applications will save you the time it would take to visit the lender physically, not to mention the time saved in the application process. You can be well on your way to tackling your emergencies immediately.

Money Sanctioned Same Day; Just Meet the Criteria!

Beat small financial blues with same day cash advance loans. It’s the best way out of financial emergencies and is gaining popularity because the loan is sanctioned on the same day of application. The money is also deposited very quickly into your bank account. Same day cash advance loans thus provide the necessary attention to you in an emergency.
However, there are important prerequisites to get this loan. One is that you must have a current bank account with good disposition, as these loans are transacted the same day. Also, the money is withdrawn on the due date automatically through your bank account. The lender will also require details like current employment status other than your regular details for same day cash advance loans. The only other term that makes a person eligible for a cash advance loan is that the borrower has to be more than 18 years of age. You may learn more about same day cash advance loans at banks or with financial professionals who deal in loans.

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It appears as though the release of the Motorola Droid may have done it: Google plans to invest heavily in mobile advertising. It will plunk down $750 million to acquire AdMob, “the world’s largest mobile advertising marketplace,” according to the AdMob web site.

The $750 million price tag makes this one of Google’s largest acquisitions to date. Not to rile the conspiracy theorists, but those who are afraid of communism because they don’t like the idea of one large entity controlling their lives, you might want to keep an eye on Google. Luckily, the company’s unofficial slogan is “Don’t be evil.”

About AdMob

So what makes a company worth $750 million? The AdMob web site says “Mobile devices are a critical media platform and we are building the tools to let every business on earth leverage mobile.” Now Google will own the power to let every business on Earth leverage mobile. I guess it can just ad that to the list of its powers. If Google takes over the same day loans industry, I think it will be in charge of everything online.

With the Release of the Motorola Droid and the Droid Eris, and with the hype surrounding it, it’s clear that smartphones, which provide numerous opportunities for mobile advertising, are in higher demand than ever. The Los Angeles Times reports:

In a recent report, AdMob said that the number of mobile ads it served had increased nearly 540% from September 2007, to 10.2 billion per month from 1.6 billion. As mobile phones morph further into pocket Internet devices, and consumers grow accustomed to performing online functions like search, gaming and instant messaging on their handsets, opportunities for advertising companies like Google will grow rapidly, analysts expect.

The L.A. Times also says Google “expects regulatory scrutiny of the AdMob deal but hopes the pact will be approved within a matter a months.”

Is Google aiming for a googol?

According to the all-knowing Wikipedia, Google has acquire 56 companies so far. Most of them are small startups. It’s most expensive acquisition so far has been YouTube, which it bought for $1.65 billion. It spent $3.1 billion on Double Click, which is now its AdSense service.

Ad Mob is the fourth-biggest purchase Google has ever made. Google bought AOL for $1 billion in 2005. Rounding out the top five for priciest Google acquisitions is $625 million Postini, an online security company. Some people might be interested to know that the Google Groups feature is derived from Deja, the first company Google acquired. Apparently the amount Google paid for Deja is too negligible to report, probably only a few mil.

More smartphones on the way. (Verizon Droid Eris not pictured.)

Everyone has heard of the Motorola Droid, set for retail release tomorrow. We’ve all seen the commercial publicizing Droid’s quest to one-up the iPhone. However, today it has gotten out that another Droid, the Verizon Droid Eris, will also be available, and for half the price.

Consumers who were considering getting same day loans tomorrow so they could buy the Motorola Droid tomorrow just want think about avoiding debt and getting the Verizon Droid Eris instead. The Motorola model costs $199 after a mail-in rebate, while the Verizon Droid Eris, also to be released tomorrow, will cost $99.

A world of Droids

The main difference between the Motorola Droid and the Verizon Droid Eris appears to be the manufacturing company. The Verizon Droid Eris is made by HTC, a company based in Taiwan. HTC certainly doesn’t have the brand recognition that Motorola has, and of course the Verizon Droid Eris lacks some of the features of the Motorola Droid.

Motorola is an American company based in Illinois. The economy may play a big factor in which Droid becomes the best-seller. Americans who have the luxury of being a tad altruistic might be motivated to buy the Motorola Droid in order to spur the U.S. economy. However, many people’s budgets are tighter than ever, and in this recession, saving  money is the new cool trend.

What’s the difference?

Naturally, you get what you pay for, and the case is no different with the Verizon Droid Eris. Some of the features the Droid commercial boasts about, including a “real keyboard,” are not present on the Verizon Droid Eris.

Naturally, in order to carry the Droid moniker a smartphone must run on the Android processing system. Verizon Droid Eriz does run on Android, but it runs on version 1.5 rather than Android 2.0. Translation: the Verizon Droid Eris is slower.

Don’t worry, we still have something to look forward to after tomorrow. Motorola has another Droid model on the way.

Swine flu may come, even if you wash your hands and use good judgment. But with the stated H1N1 vaccine risks, will you be getting the shot? (Photo: flickr.com)

Flu season is fast approaching, and many people are concerned about whether H1N1 – more commonly known as the “swine flu” – will devastate entire communities. When cooler heads prevail, however, it’s easy to see that H1N1 isn’t all that different from any other flu in any other year.

If you aren’t an infant, elderly or suffering from a serious health ailment that would make contracting the flu a danger (this is the biggest thing, truly), there isn’t much to worry about.

Wash your hands regularly, use a surgical mask if you’re sick and have to go out in public and deal with H1N1 the way you would any normal flu. Take in nutrients, get rest and try not to expose others.

It’s common sense, the same way same day loans can float a budget in the short term during an emergency.

There Are H1N1 Vaccine Risks, Anyway

Some people will opt for the H1N1 vaccine, whether it is because they are at risk or that they think flu shots are essential. However, there are medical experts that have stated their concerns over H1N1 vaccine risks. This leaves people in the position of having to decide whether the vaccine is worth the risk or worse than simply contracting the flu and letting normal immune systems deal with the invader.

According to the Center For Disease Control, high risk individuals are children under 2; those over 65; pregnant ladies; people with chronic asthma, diabetes or HIV; and children younger than 19 who are involved in aspirin therapy. For these groups, the shot may be worth it. There are even locations that will deliver it for free or at a discounted rate, depending upon a patient’s financial situation.

But What About GBC Risk?

Also known as Guillain-Barré syndrome, it is an autoimmune disorder that can lead to death. However, Dr. Jennifer Ashton estimates that this risk is “only 1 in a million vaccines.”

However, since I’m not in an “at risk” group, I’ll take the flu instead. Since I have young children, I have more to consider. Yet it is my belief – based upon my understanding of the evidence – that H1N1 vaccine risks are just another sign that the more you look for loopholes, the more you’ll find.

I am not concerned about my children dying due to swine flu. Common sense treatment and doctors (if necessary) are all they’ll likely need if the swine flu comes to call. If I need financial backup, I’ll consider same day loans.

A financial emergency is a rough spot into which almost anyone can fall now-a-days due to higher cost of living. If you are in such a rough spot, you don’t need to panic.

You can take control of your future by seeking a same day cash loan. When you are unable to pay your bills on time, you will end paying much higher late fees and interest rates etc.

Same day cash loans are easy and convenient

Acquiring a same day cash loan can easily help you remain on your feet and recover quickly from emergency financial situations. Because of the ease and low rates, same day cash loans are becoming more popular by the day.

The ever-increasing cost of food items and other necessities are making it harder to have anything extra, thus making it very difficult for almost anybody to save for troubled times or a rainy day. The result is that almost everybody is living from paycheck to paycheck. So when any unexpected financial burden crops up you can easily end up in a financial jam.

Same day cash loans come to the rescue

Nowadays it is quite easy to qualify for and get a payday loan that will get you much-needed cash quickly when you are in a financial tight spot. With a lot of lending companies using the internet, you can get approval from the comfort and privacy of your home.

After the application, you can typically find out on the same day or at the latest by the next day if your request has been approved or not. If your request is approved, the money will be deposited into your bank account and you can start using it right away. So, the next time you need fast and easy cash between paydays, consider using a same day cash loan to help you sail through.

Same day cash loans are easy to qualify for

The primary goal of almost all same day cash loan providers is to get people the financial help they need when they’re in financial distress and to get them back on right track to positive financial health. To achieve this effect, same day cash loan providers make their requirements very easy.

For example, if you are a U.S. citizen with a steady job, you will most likely get same day cash loan summarily and easily. Thus same day cash loan service provides an easy and fast way to get same day cash loans and cash advances. You can quickly receive same day cash loans of $100, $500, or even $1,500 quite easily and fast! Most of the time, you don’t need to get into any kind of paperwork or even fax any kind of document.

Same day cash loans keep you afloat

In today’s financial times, for almost all of us, at the end of the month being faced by a financial emergency is a complete nightmare. Raising cash in such times without acquiring cash loans poses many problems and results in a lot of inconvenience.

With the convenience of acquiring same day cash loans quickly, you need not panic and can stay afloat in difficult situations. The convenience of having cash deposited to your bank account by acquiring same day cash loans has made them very popular with people who need a little extra cash now.

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So, there are a few critics out there who liked “Jennifer’s Body,” but I kind of wonder if they’re just Diablo Cody’s friends. Diablo Cody — which is a pen name, by the way — wrote “Juno” and Showtime comedy series “United States of Tara,” both widely regarded as clever, funny and cutting-edge. “Jennifer’s Body” reviews indicate this film is anything but.

It seems even America’s favorite sex kitten of the moment, Megan Fox, wasn’t enough to save this movie. It’s supposed to be a sexy horror/comedy, but if the most seasoned film critics in the country are to be believed, it is not scary, not funny and thus not sexy.

‘Jennifer’s Body’ movie reviews

James Berardinelli of Reelviews says “Jennifer’s Body mixes, matches, and crosses three popular genres: horror, comedy, and teen angst. Unfortunately, it fails at all of them – and ‘fails’ might be too kind a term.” Ouch. Maybe if Cody gets some same day loans she can buy her reputation as a great writer back? Berardinelli goes on to say that writer Cody and the film’s director Karyn Kusama should never be allowed near the horror genre again.

That is pretty rough criticism for Cody, who won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for “Juno.” So did she write “Jennifer’s Body” for the money? Despite the horrible reviews for this horror film, I predict this movie will do just fine at the box office and contend with the number five box office earner this week, “The Final Destination,” which got horrible reviews. In fact, I think it will knock number four “All About Steve” — which got really horrible reviews — right out of its spot.

Awkward teen dialogue

One of my favorite, always funny critics, Nick Pinkerton from The Village Voice says in his “Jennifer’s Body” review that it “forces awkward teen dialogue,” the decor is dated and the film overall is trite and annoying. However, he finds a message hidden beneath this “excruciating to listen to” script: High school girls shouldn’t get in vans with strange boys, even if they are in a band.

You know, I have another prediction for this film. Have you seen “Showgirls”? How about “The Room” which is widely regarded as the worst film ever? I think 10 years from now this film will be showing at small, independent, art house theaters at midnight solely for the purpose of film snobs making fun of it and laughing at how bad it is rather than the actual attempts at comedy in the film.

A green lining

That’s where “Jennifer’s Body” will make the real money — as a cult “so bad it’s awesome” film. People will rent it to be ironic, go see in in a theater to mock it and tell their friends “You have to see it; it’s awful. And did you know it was written by Diablo Cody?”

I’ll leave you with one last quote, from Variety’s Justin Chang: “Even with Megan Fox ideally cast as a sharp-fanged succubus with a lusty appetite for young male (and sometimes female) flesh, this high school horror romp tackles its bad-girl-gone-really-bad premise with eye-rolling obviousness and, fatally, a near-total absence of real scares.” For more “Jennifer’s Body” movie reviews, check out Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic.

President Obama has a lot of things on his plate these days, what with an economy in shambles, multiple wars being fought and post-election rioting and death in Iran. What did he have to save in today’s press conference? Helene Cooper and Sheryl Gay Stolberg live blogged the Obama press conference for the New York Times. Click through and you’ll also find a transcript of the president’s opening remarks, too.

What I have here for you is highlights and comments. Considering that Cooper and Stolberg considered the president to have appeared “angrier” than he normally does, I’m sure you’ll want to know why. Perhaps coming to him right now with a bill that would remove restrictive caps on payday lending and same day loans. I’ll bide my time.

Iran dominated the opening statement

The president opened up with comments on what’s happening in Iran, saying that “The United States and the international community have been appalled and outraged by the threats, beatings, and imprisonments of the last few days. I strongly condemn these unjust actions, and I join with the American people in mourning each and every innocent life that is lost.” That definitely makes his position clear, but he added that the U.S. respects Iran’s sovereignty, which seems to indicate that America isn’t going to swoop in and force them to do a recount. That is as it should be. But Obama calls Iran’s bluff when they say that the U.S. instigated the post-election protests: “This tired strategy of using old tensions to scapegoat other countries won’t work anymore in Iran.”

After addressing an upcoming clean energy bill, the president addressed healthcare. While he is “very optimistic about the progress” Congress is making, there’s still a long way to go. Responding to anti-socialized medicine critics, Obama reiterated he wants to hold on to what works in our current system, so people who like their current doctor or plan should be able to keep them.

Any questions?

• Iran

Jennifer Loven of the AP opened questions by inquiring as to whether we plan to engage Iran She asked him if he still plans to engage with Iran’s regime, given the crackdown on protesters. Obama focused on his desire to make sure they do not develop a nuclear weapon, but left what kind of response we make up to Iran. The president clearly wants them to sort the election mess out themselves.

Another Iran question from the press gallery challenged Obama on why it “took so long” for him to respond with comments. “I don’t think that’s accurate,” the president argued. “The United States will not be a foil” for the Iranian government to accuse of meddling.”

• Healthcare

I say let’s ‘em crash. They couldn’t do the job on their own.

So will Obama make the public health plan mandatory? Jake Tapper of ABC wanted to know. Obama replied that “it is too early to say,” but I don’t see how he’ll be able to do anything else. A hybrid system seems to be on the way, one where insurers “can’t cherry-pick” healthy customers as they typically do now. Health will be the primary issue, not money.

Speaking of health, the new smoking ban was mentioned. Obama claims he has quit and is “95 percent cured.” He also claims the smoking bill wasn’t about him.

• Another stimulus?

Will the American economy require another stimulus package in order to keep the wheels of progress turning in the right direction?

“Not yet,” was Obama’s reply. That certainly isn’t a definitive “no,” is it? The president wants to wait and see how the economy evolves before re-scaling that mountain. “I’m not suggesting I have a crystal ball,” the president said.

Dark clouds continued to manifest. Unemployment rates will go over 10 percent, he claimed. April Ryan of American Urban Radio cited reports  that it will hit 20 for African-Americans, a troubling statistic. Will this bloodletting be allowed to continue?

It isn’t just a minority problem was President Obama’s response. The top priority is to “get the economy as a whole moving.” Proven jobs programs need more support from the government as opposed to building new ones. “Part of what we want to do is to find tools that will give people more opportunity, but the most important thing we can do is lift the economy overall,” he concluded.

• Concluded?

That’s right. The Obama press conference ended without one mention of Iraq or Afghanistan. As he was leaving the briefing room, one reporter tried to call the president on the omission, but there was no response. I do not like what this means for the men and women – many of them with families – who are in the field serving. Obama doesn’t come across as a warhawk, but these two wars have become a quagmire from which any president would have difficulty navigating out.

If you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all. Payday lending and same day loans weren’t on Obama’s mind, either. Clearly we have a struggle ahead of us on that front.

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When you graduate from college, it seems as if the world is your oyster. Your head is filled with knowledge and your heart is filled with the kind of soaring confidence that only a lack of years and wisdom can bestow. You think same day loans and fast cash loans grow on trees, and if that money tree should fall, papa’s gonna buy a 280Z.

Oh wait, wrong maker.

However, Toyota Financial appreciates just how much you’ll (allegedly) be able to pay them, now that you have a piece of paper from your college of choice. So long as you meet their criteria, you’ll save big money on a new Toyota.

A $1,000 rebate

Karl Greenberg writes for the MediaPost News column “Marketing Daily” that Toyota Financial Services (TFS)has launched its “largest offering to date” for college graduates. A hefty $1,000 rebate can be applied toward the lease or purchase of one of a select number of new Toyota vehicles, including the Scion, which has proven popular with younger buyers, says Greenberg. Toyota Financial says that it will extend this offer to those who have graduated within the past two years or will be graduating within six months.

The primary requirement for a new graduate to be able to take advantage of this recession-busting offer is that they must have employment. That, or they must be slated to begin work within 120 of days of purchase. Using sound actuarial data, Toyota Financial makes the determination whether the salary earned by the graduate will in fact be enough to cover both living expenses and vehicle payments. Just remember, think Ramen noodles, hot plate and a cot in a broom closet and you’ll be fine.

$1,000 not enough for you?

Marketing and Advertising Manager Kerry Rivera of Toyota Financial told Greenberg that in honor of the recession, this incentive-laden deal for new college graduates far outpaces a similar program offered in 2008. At that time, the automakers ponied up only $400 to rope in the new lifetime consumers. Wisely, they have upped the ante.

Act now – rebate offer good through March 2010

The Toyota vehicles eligible for this upgraded rebate program include the Matrix, Corolla, Camry, RAV4, Yaris, Camry, Tacoma and Scion car. To capture the attention of younger drivers, Toyota has produced a series of online Scion ads, with more to come for other models. “We are doing mostly digital advertising for it, and [dealer-group] print advertising,” Rivera says.

Looking across the world automobile industry, incentives of the kind Toyota Financial is offering have been popping up all over. That’s what falling sales and an economy in recession will do to you. Edmunds.com shows that for March 2009, the average incentive per vehicle in America was up to $3,169, a 5.7 percent increase over February and a whopping 30.1 percent above March of last year. That $3,169 figure is (according to Toyota Financial) the highest average incentive on industry record.

Add the incentives to what you can get with same day loans and fast cash loans – I’m sure you’ll find yourself able to make a hefty down payment.

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There are several factors that should be considered before applying for payday loans, same day loans, or other unsecured loans. Review the following points before obtaining an unsecured payday loan or same day loan.

How to find one

If you are going to obtain one of these short term loans, then you better search for an experienced lender. The global loan market is comprised of numerous lenders of payday loans and same day loans that can assist you in your time of need. You can search on the internet or consult with your friends and family members for short-term finance in the form of unsecured loans.

Term of the loan

Generally, the term period of unsecured loans is short. Many lenders will give you the option to stretch your term of repayment with the unsecured loan. Be careful if you stretch the term of your loan. Consider your future financial requirements and be sure that the further repayment of the loan amount fits into your budget. Make sure you won’t fall short of cash during that time!

Credit status

Most lenders offering unsecured loans in the form of payday advance loans or same day loans do not check the credit status of their borrowers. Not only does this make it easier to get payday loans, but your credit is not affected by simply checking it in the first place. Many people do not know that your credit score is lowered slightly each time your credit is even checked, whether you are approved or not.

Status of employment

The high risk factor associated with unsecured loans encourages the lenders or lending institutions of payday loans and same day loans to require proof of employment from their borrowers. They typically consider giving loans only to those borrowers who are fully employed, self-employed or have any other source of generating some amount of regular income.

These are the significant factors which should be considered while you are looking for an unsecured loan. Unsecured loans, whether they are payday loans or any other form of credit, always have significant factors to be considered before borrowing.