On Monday, state Senator Ron Gould (R-3) introduced reasonable right-to-carry reform legislation in the Arizona Senate which would enable law-abiding citizens to defend themselves while on the grounds of higher education campuses.  More Info...  

We have noted that this week should be the climax of the companies reporting earnings which have a calendar or quarterly year-end in December.  Still, some reports are still coming this week and next week and we have a few earnings that investors and speculators will want to watch out for on Friday. We are [...]

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Songster Beta

Songster is a promising new game app on Facebook that is currently in its beta stage. In the game, you can purchase songs by using "game money," then mix them to your liking and create a short song. You have different types of songs to pick from where you can take a music loop and place it into your mix. There are multiple loops for vocals, guitar, bass and drums for you to choose from and place in slots that are available on the mix table. One of the detractors that I found in the beta stage of this app was that upon creating a song you werent given much space in order to create a longer song. Most songs you created would last only about thirty seconds or so.. However, that is something they are working to improve and thankfully your songs will be much longer than that. This adjustment will help give your musical creations a more complete feel.

Another aspect that I didnt care for at first about this app was that you cant mix and match different songs together. However, my research revealed that when the public beta opens up in March you will be able to mix multiple songs together. If we didnt have that option this game would have gotten really old, really fast and certainly would have lost its appeal. But knowing that we will be able to purchase these songs and mix the loops the way we want to with a selection of every song could make for a very addictive app.

You will earn "game money" in Songster by performing at one of many virtual venues. Of course only the first venue is available until you unlock bigger venues where you can gain more fans and earn more money. Each time you perform at a venue you will gain fans and earn money which varies based on the venue. But of course, the bigger the venue the better the prize. As you perform each show you will use up a certain amount of energy. To refill that energy you either wait for the time limit to end or you purchase more energy with Facebook coins. So, as you can see there is also a little more to the game than just creating a song.

I can really see this catching on and I cant wait for it to add the ability to mix multiple songs together. Without this feature currently it is not as impressive as it could be. However, knowing that we can look forward to this improvement makes me much more excited to see the end product. Im sure a number of people will try this game out since it is music related and offers the opportunity to create your own tunes. Since this is the beta version, we certainly havent seen its full potential. It appears that there are still options that are not available for me to experience and review for you at the moment, but I look forward to analyzing the new features in the near future. This current game leaves room for improvement, but upon doing so I predict that it will make for a mighty fun Facebook app. Furthermore, the ability to share songs with friends will definitely be a great hit!

Want to check out the beta for yourself? We have an Unlimited Use Backstage Pass Code for you guys to test out the game:

Beta Code: 7MHZRA
Beta Code URL: http://www.playsongster.com

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Today, the Iowa House of Representatives passed, HJR 2001, legislation to protect your right to use traditional (lead) ammunition passed, HJR 2001, by a 73 to 27 vote.  Also today, the House Public Safety Subcommittee passed, HJR 2005, the Iowa Right to Keep and Bear Arms Constitutional Amendmentby a 2 to 1 vote.  These bills represent two of the NRA’s top legislative priorities this session. More Info...  

Just what does a cratering Baltic Dry Index mean?  Frankly, it looks and acts as though it is signaling the next recession is here already rather than signaling that it is coming.  That flies in the face of many current trends, but perhaps it is the woes of Europe.  After all, Belgium is the first [...]

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Among the major movers at around 1 p.m. today are Vringo Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNG), MediciNova Inc. (NASDAQ: MNOV), Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ: ZNGA), The Brinks Co. (NYSE: BCO), and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF). Shares of Vringo are up more than 31% at $1.77. About 2.7 million shares have been traded so far today, compared [...]

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Time for a chick fight. Well, not exactly. New Girl is back after a short break with the usually goofiness humor. In "Jess and Julia" Nick is still involved with Julia. Problem is he is very unsure he wants to give what they have a "label." Jess is in need of legal help with a traffic ticket she has ignored. Leaving her to turn to Julia for help. Schmidt being confused on why is towels are always damp.

At the apartment having a chat she learns that Julia is not warming up to her. At all. Julia feels Jess is too girly and can get out of trouble whenever she wants using he cute "puppy dog eyes" or her charms. Yes, not to mention Cece and her lesbian friend Sadie agree that Jess tends to be very girly. Julia is very much uptight, dare I say bitchy. Yep that is about right.

Meanwhile, Winston being in a long dry spell. Decides to call Shelby. Just an old booty call from two years ago. Hmm, calling a girl after two years. I doubt he really has a shot.

The guys go to the bar wondering how Nick has so much game with the ladies. He tries his best to demonstrate why,showing off his unimpressive "Cocktail" skills.

At work Nick gets a visit from Julia that does not end well. A battle of who is sleeping around more goes down. Jess talking to Julia about weather Nick is dating other people did not help the matter, leaving they both mad at Jess.

At court, Julia shows up to help Jess with her legal woes. After her "guilty" plea. Jess confronts Julia not liking her. Its just Jess. Can anyone change her. I doubt it.

The best moment for me the entire episode were every scene Schmidt was in. To my delight, he is shirtless most of the time.

Looks as though things are looking up for Shelby and Winston. Jess and friends make fun of Schmidt--sans towel(again).

Enjoying some crochet girl time, Julia comes to talk to Jess about why its hard for to accept he the way she is. Leading up to her talking things out with Nick. They make it official.

So we finally, in the end get the answer to why Schmidts towels are continually moist. Its pretty damn funny, yet gross. Oh and that someone has a nasty habit of wearing Schmidts underwear as well.


Favorite lines:

• "I feel like Im being licked by a golden retriever" -Schmidt (after putting on a damp towel)


• "A tampon, why would you need this for cooking?"-Schmidt (to Jess after finding it in an apron)


• "Ill be putting my humidifier in my room, where nothing gets wet"-Schmidt (upset after someone unplugs it)

Showtime announced that they have picked up Shameless, House of Lies and Californication for new seasons. Here is the full announcement:

On the heels of record-setting premiere ratings for the networks Sunday night line-up and continued audience growth, SHOWTIME has picked up new seasons of SHAMELESS, HOUSE OF LIES and CALIFORNICATION. The announcement was made today by David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc. Production on the third season of SHAMELESS, the second season of HOUSE OF LIES and CALIFORNICATIONs sixth will commence in Los Angeles later this year.

"These three shows are clearly resonating with audiences as evidenced by their steady growth on Sunday nights," said Nevins. "We are extremely pleased with the creative work being done by the casts, producers and writers and I so appreciate that each of these series has such a clear and distinctive voice."

The SHOWTIME Sunday night line-up continues to exceed expectations with double-digit year-over-year growth for its returning series and record numbers for its new comedy. The critically-acclaimed drama series SHAMELESS averages 4.75 million weekly viewers across platforms (On Demand, replays and DVR), up 30 percent versus season one. The series ranks as the networks No. 2 rated show behind only DEXTER. HOUSE OF LIES debuted as the networks second highest-rated freshman premiere night ever and is on track to be the networks highest-rated comedy. The series has faced consistent competition in its Sunday night time-slot since its premiere, but has delivered outstanding numbers across platforms, to average 3.98 million weekly viewers. Season five of CALIFORNICATION averages 2.96 million viewers across platforms, up 10 percent versus its prior season.

From Emmy Award-winning television and film producer John Wells, SHAMELESS stars Academy Award nominee William H. Macy and Golden Globe nominee Emmy Rossum. Season two of SHAMELESS finds our favorite dysfunctional family braving the heat and humidity of summertime in Chicago trying to keep cooland Frank (Macy) out of trouble. Bearing the de facto parent badge/burden, Fiona (Rossum) spends her nights working at a happening nightclub and her days keeping an eye on Debbie (Emma Keany) and Carl (Ethan Cutkosky) as they run a makeshift daycare center at the house. Meanwhile, brothers Lip (Jeremy Allen White) and Ian (Cameron Monaghan) are toying with the idea of college, while Sheila (Joan Cusack, in her Emmy Award-nominated role) is still housing Frank and making progress with her agoraphobia. As usual, the motley brood somehow manages to hold down the fort and make sure the bills are paid, the lights are on and there is food on the table. Based on the long-running hit UK series, SHAMELESS is executive produced by Wells, Paul Abbott and Andrew Stearn. SHAMELESS is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television.

HOUSE OF LIES, starring Kristen Bell and Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle, is a timely, dark comedy that dives head first into the shark tank known as corporate America. Marty Kaan (Cheadle) is the big-money earner at Galweather & Stearn, along with his hot, young team - The Pod, of big-balling power players Jeannie (Bell), Clyde (Ben Schwartz) and Doug (Josh Lawson). Marty and The Pods work life is all first-class, top-shelf, black Am Ex, the best suites at the nicest hotels. Marty is the ultimate power player and under his direction, this ruthless, pull-no-punches team is here to beat the corporate suckers at their own game and theyre loving every minute of it. Dawn Olivieri, Donis Leonard Jr. and Glynn Turman also star. The series is based on the hit tell-all book from best-selling author Martin Kihn (House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time). Produced by SHOWTIME, HOUSE OF LIES is created and executive produced by Matthew Carnahan. Jessika Borsiczky, Stephen Hopkins and Don Cheadle also serve as executive producers.

CALIFORNICATION stars David Duchovny in his Golden Globe Award-winning role as hedonistic novelist Hank Moody, who struggles to raise his teenage daughter Becca (Madeleine Martin), while still carrying a torch for his ex-girlfriend Karen (Natascha McElhone). This season, Moodys back in L.A. and is hired by a mega-rich rap mogul Samurai Apocalypse (guest star RZA) to write the screenplay for his hot, new film property. Their friendship is tested by silky siren Kali (guest star Meagan Good), a singer who is Sams protg. Charlie (Evan Handler) and Marcy (Pamela Adlon) are co-parenting their son, along with Marcys now-husband Stu Beggs (guest star Stephen Tobolowsky), and with the help of a sexy, English nanny (guest star Camilla Luddington). Additional guest stars include Scott Michael Foster, Drea de Matteo and Peter Berg, and Rob Lowe will return as the unpredictable "Eddie Nero" in one episode. Produced by SHOWTIME, CALIFORNICATION is created and executive produced by Tom Kapinos and executive produced by David Duchovny.

It is just a rumor at this time, but it looks as if John Hawkes (Contagion) could join the cast of The Walking Dead as The Governor.

Tom Savini was recently asked about the role, which he has shown interest in, and had the following to say, "I have been campaigning to be the governor on that damn thing with Greg Nicotero for over a year. Everytime I see the graphic novel, and I see a picture of the governor, who looks just like me, I send Greg a picture. I just wont give up. Last time I talked to him about it, when I was in Los Angeles, he said they were going after a name for that part. I said, Who? He said John Hawkes."

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The General Assembly continues to work at a feverish pace in terms of firearms-related legislation.  Today in the state Senate passed four pro-gun bills and one anti-gun bill, all of which will now be sent to the House of Delegates for its consideration.  While not all of the legislation that passed in the Senate was positive for gun owners, a number of solid improvements did. More Info...  

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