Articles written by Apryl DeLancey

How To Guides |
Community

About me - Apryl DeLancey

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

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Punk music: Past, present and future: 5 of 10

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....
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Holiday gift ideas for vegans: 4 of 7

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 chick...
Autos > Buying & Selling Cars How to know a car dealership is reputable: 11 of 18

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...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: The toys I grew up with: 95 of 131

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...
Health & Fitness > Cancer Heart-warming Christmas gifts for adults battling cancer: 5 of 5

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,...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best spring break spots: 2 of 2

Spring break! South Florida has many, many different destinations that will suit your style. Of course there is the old stand by Ft. Lauderdale but the state has so many other gems there is no reason to limit yourself. Take the Tampa Bay area, for example - with many distinct personalities, there is something for everyone. I...