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With an interdisciplinary background in chemistry, statistics, and marketing; Apryl DeLancey has most of her writing published in scientific journals and technical proceedings. A Los Angeles native that received her MS in biomedical sciences from the Medical

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Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write a biography: 2 of 6
Writing a concise biography for an entertainer can be done with a few ideas in mind. First, focus on where the talent would like to go. Do they want to garner more acting jobs? Are they interested in finding an agent? Is this for a press kit or website? Next, take their most relevant and recognizable works and focus on those.... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors Academic writing: 2 of 6
A quality piece of academic writing is not only well researched with excellent grammar and punctuation, but is creative and imaginative. It is original work that is ingenuous and free of plagiarism. Sources used in the compilation are pertinent, germane, and trusted. The writer also uses their knowledge to engage the reader -... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Punk music: Past, present and future: 6 of 13
Ahh! Punk Rock! As a young teen I was fortunate enough to see seminal bands in this exciting genre. At the risk of dating myself I'll tell you that The Exploited, U.K. Subs, Agnostic Front, and Dead Kennedys are a mere sampling of the performances I have witnessed. (I did start going to gigs before I was old enough to drive.)... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) How to know a car dealership is reputable: 11 of 20
First of all, let's get this straight: reputable and car dealership have nearly no business in the same breath. Yes, even in this day and age. Forget about how to check their reputation and let me tell you how to buy a car as a woman. As a female that used to sell cars I can tell you some bona fide horror stories! When I was ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Before PlayStation: The toys I grew up with: 89 of 136
The best toys that I grew up with were those that kept me active: roller skates, skateboards, bicycles, baseball mitts, footballs, and basketballs. Any toys that allowed me to be outside and moving around were ideal for me! My seminal pair of skates had those funky metal wheels. Although cumbersome, I didn't let that inhibit ... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings The danger of tattoos: 21 of 26
Many discuss health and safety issues when referring to the dangers of tattoos. Two "hazards" exist that are less reported on their addictive nature and the social judgment that they incite.As someone with tattoos I can tell you the biggest danger associated with this art form is that they are rather addicting! I received my ... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Heart-warming Christmas gifts for adults battling cancer: 5 of 6
As someone who lost my mother to cancer when she was only 50, this topic is close to my heart. For her, the best holiday gifts were those that you couldn't always buy in a store or order from an online catalog. The best gift was to be surrounded by her family and those she loved.Having first being diagnosed when she was 42, t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 303 of 348
In my family, it is a tradition to be a know-it-all! I am the oldest of four siblings (and the only girl!) in a family that seems to pride itself on its knowledge of trivia and other random facts. All you have to do is get more than two of us together for over an hour and we are either going to start up a game of Trivial Purs... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Holiday gift ideas for vegans: 7 of 8
Besides the obvious gifts for the vegan in your life, here are some you may not have thought of. While many believe that you need a specialty retailer, it really is not always that complicated. Now remember, a vegan does not use any animal product whatsoever that includes wool, leather, and even dairy products. And yes chicke... More..
Computers & Technology > Cameras Best digital cameras for capturing unforgettable moments: 10 of 10
I have found that my Panasonic Lumix 8 is an excellent combination of point-and-shoot technology with the option to use more advanced photographic principles. The entire specs to look up are "Panasonic Lumix 8 Megapixel with 18x Optical Zoom, Intelligent Auto Technology, 28mm Wide-Angle LEICA Lens and 2.5" Diagonal LCD Digita... More..