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Entertainment > Music Production & Engineering The various types of microphones: 1 of 3

Omnidirectional microphones capture sound from all directions. A sound from directly in front of the microphone would theoretically be as loud as a sound from directly behind or even above the microphone. Omnidirectional microphones are great for capturing ambiances and sounds that are coming from many different directions a...
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods The many faces of gruel: 4 of 11

Gruel is a porridge-type food made from boiling cereal in water or milk. To say that gruel has developed something of a bad name in recent times is an understatement. A staple for poverty-stricken proletarians not 200 years ago, the word "gruel" is now used to describe things that are lacking substance. To assert that someon...
Entertainment > Music Production & Engineering Home recording for beginners: 4 of 10

All you really need to get started recording music at home is a computer, some basic music editing software, and a microphone. Up until a few years ago, analog tape was the primary medium for home recording. Small artists would layer tracks with the classic analog 4-track recording device. For those of you who still enjoy th...
Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development Ruby on rails for web applications: 1 of 1

Ruby on Rails (RoR) is an up-and-coming programming language for web applications. David Heinemeier Hansson developed the original version of RoR for the project-management tool, Basecamp. The language was released to the public in July of 2004. RoR is based on these fundamental design principles: 1. Convention over configur...
Entertainment > Music Production & Engineering Wind shields vs. pop guards for microphones: 1 of 1

Wind shields are styrofoam coverings that fit over the microphone to help reduce the impact that slight breezes might have on a recording. A wind shield is the best choice if you'll be recording outdoor sounds where you don't want to capture the sound of wind blowing directly on the microphone. Unfortunately, a basic wind sh...
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands The best record labels for beginning musicians: 1 of 1

If you live in the Washington D.C. area, Dischord Records (dischord.com) is a wonderful place to start. This legendary label has meticulously documented the D.C punk scene since the late 1980s. Dischord famously sells its politically-charged CDs for bare minimum prices. Then we have the mysterious Grinding Tapes Recording Co...
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Advantages of the Internet: 13 of 17

The Internet was introduced to the general public in the early 1990s and has quickly grown from an obscure technology to an absolute necessity for many people. Studies indicate that over 160 million Americans use the Internet regularly and in many ways it is becoming the primary source for information. Initially, information...
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) What is the digital divide?: 6 of 7

The digital divide refers to the gap between people who have the Internet in their homes and those who do not. As the Internet becomes increasingly interwoven with our society, the digital divide is often considered to be a growing problem in America. The Internet is a tool that many of America's poor could take advantage of...
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) 10 things you can do in the library that will really annoy the other patrons: 63 of 68

1. Find a patron who is looking at or carrying around a book and hover over them, occasionally asking them if they have yet decided whether or not to check it out. If they set the book down on a table, sneak up and try to snatch it. If they stop you, apologize and tell them you thought they were all done with it. 2. Speak to...
Entertainment > Music Production & Engineering What you need to record music in a studio: 10 of 10

You only need two things to record in a studio: songs and funding. Most good recording studios have a wealth of professional instruments available for you to use. Recording a full-length album in a good local studio has in my experience cost about $800 to $1,000. If you decide to go into a studio, try to perfect your perform...