Scorpions Call It Quits

According to MSN Music News the rock band Scorpions have brought their music career to an end. They have been making music for four decades. They posted on their website that they will end their career with a final album called 'Sting In The Tail', and will wrap it all up with a final tour that will kick off in May in Germany. Their website also said that "We agree we have reached the end of the road".

Most Anticipated Music Releases Of 2010

There is a ton a great new albums set to release in 2010, here are a few to plan on picking up...

Lady Antebellum (country)- Need You Now. It releases yesterday and as soon as I get a free minute that is going to be my first buy... Awesome album!!

Peter Gabriel= "Scratch My Back" releases Feb 15th.

Gretchen Wilson (country)- "I Got Your Country Right Here" releases early 2010.

Christina Aguilera(pop)- To Be Announced. It's in the works, expect to see something after she finishes filming 'burlesque'.

Kings of Leon (pop/rock)- To Be Announced

Michelle Branch (pop/country)- 'Everything Comes And Goes'. Said to have teamed up with Dwight Yoakam for a song.

Katy Perry (pop)- To Be Announced

Avril Lavigne (pop)- As of now it is called 'Pink Crust'. but it is being held up by Avrils ugly divorce problems.

Tips To Help Your Job Hunting

According to careerbuilder.com here are a few tips to help with your job hunting.

1) Be ready to move; Have all your prep work done; updated resume, know who your reference people will be, and be mentally ready for the opportunity when in knocks.

2) Devote time to job searching; set aside enough time each week to make the change that you want to have happen. Whether it means giving up an hour at the gym or setting aside Sunday morning to search online and do networking.

3) Focus on your resume; Employers want to see progression in experience, skills and responsibility. Make your resume sizzle.

Today is Wednesday January 27th

Celebs Celebrating Birthdays Today

Patton Oswalt 41; Comedian

Bridget Fonda 46; Actress and daughter to Peter Fonda

Today is National

Mozart Day

&

Thomas Crapper Day

*That's' right, a day to appreciate the music of Mozart, and to appreciate the man that helped modernize indoor plumbing*

More Retail Stores To Close In 2010?

According to forbes.com. Even though they say the worst is behind us, retail business is still hard. Last year hundred of thousands of stores shut their door and predictions don't look good for 2010. The following retailers look like they are in trouble still.

Waldenbooks/Borders= 2009 closed 110 stores. amazon.com is said to be a strong competitor to Waldenbooks/Borders, with the ease of buying online. By January 31st Waldenbooks/Border will complete closing another 240 stores.

Blockbuster= 2009 closed 300 stores. They are in the middle of a two year plan to close 960 stores. Blockbuster is trying to re-design by appealing to the masses with video rental kiosk's featuring new releases.

Starbucks= 2009 closed 566 stores. That is part of a plan to close 800 stores in two years.

Hopefully things will turn around and good things are headed our way.

Picasso Painting Ripped By Museum Visitor

According to yahoo.com a painting by artist Pablo Picasso was damaged last week when a woman attending an art class lost her balance and fell into the painting. The painting called "The Artist" which was painted in 1904/05 suffered a rip in the lower right hand corner. Luckily not in a focal point. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Museum of Art said the painting will be repaired in the next few weeks before their new major display of Picasso pieces opens.

(um... ooops, damaging priceless art- a funny story to add to your Christmas news letter huh)

Today is Tuesday January 26th

Celebs Celebrating Birthdays Today

Wayne Gretsky 49; Pro hockey player

Ellen DeGeneres 52; Talk show host and new A.I. judge

Eddie Van Halen 55; Founded the rock band Van Halen

Today is National

Speak Up and Succeed Day

*So voice your opinion, maybe ask for that raise today*