With 'Volume 2,' we wanted to make it a little bit bigger, a little bit better. So, we decided to go a little bit more regional with it. We wanted to get a couple of bigger bands and they dug what we were doing.

After the first Drop, things have just been great for the bands involved. Just an example is Dynamic Vibrations went on a coast-to-coast tour with Cannibal Ox and J-Live.

With core consumer prices set to rise steadily above zero and today's GDP report confirming that a steady recovery is at work, there is almost no obstacle left for the Bank of Japan in ending its super-loose monetary policy.

I expect a strong set of numbers. It appears that laser printers and cameras have been strong. But ink-jet printers are not doing well.

This is the only piece by Mozart written in this tune. It is his personal confession.

It's not easy at all. Some say the Mozart sonatas are too easy for children, but too difficult for adults. I think it is something of both.