From the monthly archives:

December 2006

Scotland

December 29, 2006

It’s 10:30 pm and tomorrow we leave for Dublin – it is unlikely that I will get to a computer to post before the new year – so – I wanted to leave a couple of thoughts in 2006 and write our intent for 2007:
For 2007 – we strive to be happy – to smile [...]

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Paul

December 26, 2006

Paul, one of the newer sessions on music2work2.com, I find to be unique from most of the other musical pieces – there is a dramatic change in tempo and style in the latter parts of the piece, and the composer has said that there is space left in the session where he plans to add [...]

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Viral marketing + incentives = Increased Holiday Sales

December 23, 2006

According to Word of Mouth Marketing Association, viral marketing and incentives were the major factors in online retail sales this holiday season. Previous surveys have shown that a staggering number of customers turn to friends, colleagues, etc. for advice about possible purchases. This year incentives offered by retailers, most in the form of [...]

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The Loss is Still Strong

December 21, 2006

It is not quite two weeks since I lost my dear pet, Cassie. The grief and sense of loss is still so great at times, that it is almost impossible to do anything that requires thought and concentration – – such as writing this blog.
When it seems that everyone around you is caught up [...]

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Wendi’s Theme

December 20, 2006

Wendi’s Theme on music2work,2.com was written for the composer’s wife. Maybe the fact that I know that influences the way I hear this piece, but to me, it definitely sounds like a love song.
Hints of the original version can be identified in the newer one, but the tempo of the newer session adds a [...]

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What a bargain!

December 18, 2006

It is pretty typical to find sales on many items this time of year, but what has got to be one of the biggest holiday discounts around this season is Peer Impact’s offering its entire catalogue of tracks for as little as a penny and albums for a dime. Digital Music News reports that [...]

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Boys Bedtime Music

December 17, 2006

Boys Bedtime Music on music2work2.com is a slow, soothing music session, for which the title is perfect. Listening to it, I feel myself becoming very relaxed and calm.

The clear notes of the piano near the end of the piece bring to mind the image of the tinkling sounds of a music box as it winds [...]

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Cheers to Starbucks

December 14, 2006

For the holiday season, Starbucks is spreading good cheer and carrying out a viral marketing campaign at the same time. According to Womnibus Weekly #2.13, they are giving out small gifts to customers, such as a bus pass, movie pass and only asking that in return, the recipient do a good deed for someone. [...]

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