Jonathan Ive

In today’s world, in general, everything moves faster. Daily routines also would not be complete without technology. Often it is believed that technology becomes worthless when one does not know how to use it, in which I completely agree. Without the internet millions of people would go around town not know what was going on in the world. I, for one, grew up listening to music and I have always loved it. Shortly after the Christmas of 2007 I made a purchase that forever changed music and my life

Digital Media, Period 5 Jonathan Ive Nathan Carney Research Paper Jonathan Ive is the Senior Vice President of Design within Apple Inc. His vision would change the face of graphic design by how we interface and interact with technology, forever. Jonathan along with his highly skilled team of manufacturers and engineers added features that other companies simply couldn’t match. The highly innovative and practical designs can be seen on such products such as: iMacs, iPods, iPhones, and iPads. The new

In today’s world, in general, life moves faster. Daily routines would not feel complete without technology. Often it is believed that technology becomes worthless when one does not know how to use it. Without the internet or television millions of people would go without the news and events happening at the waking moment. Along with the advances in technology comes a great dilemma to be explored of when an overload of technology has been reached and may result in destruction of mankind.

In 1894, a young, quietly colorful Charles Ives enters Yale University. He enters with a strong musical foundation provided by his father and community and a vision of what he thinks music can be. Horatio Parker, Ives’s composition professor unashamedly informs Ives that his vision of music seems blurry, perhaps even nauseating, to the astute, cultured musician. Ives quickly develops anger towards Parker’s traditional tutelage and rarely recognizes the positive effects Parker has on his compositions

was taken or let him sit then just ignore him (Ives, 1187-1188). Bill on the other had would continue after every ring to start a positive a positive conversation, even though it may not always turn out positive he always tries different tactics. A negative tactic was when he tried to hit on her and instead spurred her anger or annoyance (Ives, 1190). A positive tactic was when he spoke of safe subject such as what kind of book she was reading (Ives, 1188-1189). They develop as round and dynamic

Throughout the play “Sure Thing” by David Ives, each scene gets interrupted by a bell ringing. Before the bell sounds, the conversation between the characters Betty and Bill start to turn bad and after the bell rings, they backtrack in their conversation and they start again. The bell signifies the start of a response to the conversation until the two characters finally start to get it right. Throughout the whole play, Betty and Bill do not seem to like each other and each one of their conversations

Charles Ives Charles Ives is known in our day as the “Father of American Music,” but in his day, he was known just like everyone else- an ordinary man living his life. He was born in Danbury, Connecticut on October 20, 1894 (Stanley 1) to his mother, Sarah Hotchkiss Wilcox Ives and father, George White Ives (A Life With Music, Swafford 4). His father was renowned for being the Union’s youngest bandmaster and having the best band in the Army (The Man His Life, Swafford 1). Little Charles

David Ives’ “The Blizzard” does a good job of making people analyze their selves and their everyday life. His drama has the capabilities of making people ask many questions about themselves. Why do I follow a routine? Why do I settle for the same things over and over again? How do I break this cycle? What could I be doing differently with my life? It makes many people realize just how routine oriented they are. It also brings to light the fear and unwillingness to change that some people have.

slate and create your own destiny, was brilliant in my eyes.  One of my favorite lines in the play was definitely when Bill said, "You have to hit these things at the right moment or it's no good" (1121).   "Sure Thing" by David Ives The Play "Sure Thing" from David Ives examines the endless variations of boy meet girl and the ensuing pick up lines. The central theme throughout the play displays a few varieties of a possible conversation that end with a ringing bell that symbolizes a fresh start

Sure Things by Davis Ives Analysis In 1988 David Ives created “Sure Things” a short play One-act comedy where he explores many possibilities of a common social daily life situation; dating. With only two characters, Betty and Bill, common names for common people and with fine humor and critic vision, using a peculiar and functional language the author reveals in many ways how this every day activity can have a different outcome, depending in the moment, chosen words, characters mood, personality