by Manuel Marino | Arts, People, Technology
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The individuals and companies that are thriving today prioritize creativity and innovation in their product design and strategic choices. In a nutshell, they achieve success by empowering creative individuals within their organization. Here are three examples that vividly illustrate this point: Steve Jobs, Jonathan Ive, and Pixar.
Steve Jobs, the co-founder and CEO of Apple Computers, is a name known to many. His achievements, industry-shifting concepts and strategies, creativity in brand approach, product deployment, rapid consumer base expansion, and sometimes controversial decisions, provide ample material to fill numerous books. His example serves as a compelling case for recognizing the role that innovative people play in the business world.
This article focuses on the outcomes of Jobs empowering the right people to become industry leaders and create groundbreaking products in two instances: investing in/buying The Graphics Group, now known as Pixar, and hiring Jonathan Ive. The products developed by the brilliant minds at Pixar and the innovative designs of Ive at Apple have been incredibly well-received. The intense creativity applied in their respective approaches and practices has inspired Inspired by nature - Artist Robert Tucker talks about himself and his artist experience in this exclusive article. Inspired by nature The glorious portal of a new year is again upon me. My mind has wondered since the start of 2008 as to which direction my creative self will take. For me a torrent of feelings were released in… industry-wide changes.
The Apple iMac was the brainchild of the brilliant design chief, Jonathan Ive. Ten years ago, the first-generation … ...Read the rest.
“Empowered Creative People In Business: Steve Jobs, Jonathan Ive And Pixar”
by Manuel Marino | Bass, Music
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Many individuals in the modern world often wonder where they should start when learning how to play bass Learning to Enjoy Bass Guitar - Do you enjoy bass guitar? A bass guitar is a four-stringed instrument that typically accompanies a lead guitar. Some bass guitars have additional strings, with 5 or 6 strings in total. Bass guitars produce lower tones, and an electric bass guitar is connected to an amplifier for enhanced sound. When learning to play the bass… . There are several reasons why people might want to learn this type of rhythm instrument. It is an electric instrument used in a wide range of contemporary music genres. Regardless of the genre someone wants to play, the learning process is generally the same.
Many people have heard others say something that is commonly mentioned about this instrument in the entertainment industry. It is considered one of the easiest types of guitars to start learning and playing almost immediately. However, it is also one of the most challenging to master. The reason it can be trickier to master is due to the various techniques for striking notes.
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“How To Learn To Play Bass Well”
by Manuel Marino | Technology
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The Asus NX90 computer is a visually stunning high-quality media computer that comes with a sound system and speakers developed by the renowned Bang & Olufsen. Unboxing this machine from its large, logo-covered packaging reveals a sleek wedge-shaped design, somewhat resembling Apple’s MacBook Air but much heavier and covered in a polished aluminum finish. The impressive 18.4-inch screen is surrounded by speakers, and not just one but two trackpads are located on either side of the keyboard.
Once the machine is in view, the feeling of excitement intensifies. The size of the computer, larger than many other laptops on the market, indicates that it is primarily intended to be placed on a desk rather than carried in a bag. Despite the sleekness and strength of the silver cover, it does present a slight challenge for cleaning.
The NX90 features an unusual but intriguing interface with the pair of trackpads, one on each side of the keyboard. The two trackpads allow each hand to have a short distance to move from its typing position, making usage comfortable and fast, and accommodating both left-handed and right-handed users. For presentations, the two trackpads are ideally placed as they can be … ...Read the rest.
“The All Conquering Asus NX90”
by Manuel Marino | Internet, Music, Technology
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Once upon a time, music enthusiasts used to carry giant-sized music systems on their shoulders. Then, Sony revolutionized the industry with the introduction of Walkman players, followed by more advanced CD players. However, now compact and powerful MP3 players have taken over, rendering everything else part of history.
MP3 players are no longer designed to retrieve information from CDs or cassettes. Instead, their primary source of music is internet music Music Industry - This article is written by web designer Josh Gutteridge who runs Skyte Media. Skyte Media is based in the Midlands (England) and is a professional web design company that specialises in web design and development. Josh would like to receive comments about this article on his blog. But of course you can comment it also… stores, where users can choose and save any music they like. The digital music The Evolution of Music and the Digital Era: A Personal Journey - As we stand at the crossroads of technological innovation and creative expression, I find myself reflecting on my journey in the music industry—a journey that began in the late '90s, a pivotal era that marked the beginning of a digital music revolution. It … ...Read the rest.
“What Do You Know About Online Music Source?”
by Manuel Marino | Music
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Before the nineties arrived, one of the most prominent niche markets was country music About Country Music - For a long time in the 21st century, country music played a minor role within the pop music scene. Shortly after World War II, many new radio stations in urban areas focused primarily on this music, often accompanied by local advertising. In the 1930s, country's status was consolidated in the mainstream pop music landscape. The… . Nowadays, country tunes are as popular as other genres in the music industry Marketing and Music: Any Song Can Become Famous? - Today let's dive into a topic that's been buzzing around a lot: the relationship between marketing and music. We all know that marketing plays a massive role in the music industry, but does it actually hold the power to make any track a hit? Or does talent still stand a chance? First off, let's address… , and the new film “Country Song” aims to capitalize on this popularity to achieve success at the box office. This is the latest movie starring Gwyneth Paltrow.
The film revolves around Kelly Canter, a country music artist who finds herself in a rehabilitation center due to her struggle with alcohol addiction. Despite her challenges, she is still adored by her loyal fans. Fortunately, she has a reliable sponsor named Beau Hutton (played by Hedlund), who is not only passionate about music but also a hopeful songwriter who enjoys performing on Saturdays.
Beau is invited to join Kelly’s upcoming redemption tour, which initially goes smoothly until Kelly’s partner and manager, James (played by Tim McGraw), interferes. In an act of disagreement, James seeks another artist to open for Kelly’s concert. However, this creates a dilemma for Kelly, as she fears facing the audience. Both Beau and Chiles step in as replacements and perform as the opening acts for Kelly’s concert. During the event, Kelly succumbs to her old habits, taking a … ...Read the rest.
“Country Song; A Slight Analysis”
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