There are two types of musician: People who think percussion is the easiest family of instruments to play, and those who play them. What makes them so difficult is that each instrument either produces a single or limited number of tones, or must be struck in very specific ways. One of the most diverse types … Read more
One of the more unusual types of brass instrument, tubas are literally a form of trumpet that’s so long it has to be compressed into its trademark spiral or oval shape so it can be wielded. Most tubas are made of brass, although some now have fiberglass construction. Fun Fact: If you were to unravel … Read more
Déjà vu is the sense of having seen something before, and a feeling of familiarity whereas déjà vécu is the experience of having seen an event before, but in great detail such as distinguishing smells and sounds. This is also typically go with by a very strong feeling of knowing what is going to come … Read more
Every second of every day, chemical reactions occur around us. Whether they occur naturally or artificially is beside the point. Every time our body takes in air, chemical reactions occur. Every second a mining plant operates, chemical reactions occur. The thing is, these chemical reactions are so small, that they go by relatively unnoticed. Below … Read more
Cell junctions are found in multi-cellular bodies like trees, dogs, fish and other forms of complex biological life forms. Cell junctions primarily act as communicators between cells. This communication happens through proteins known as communicating junction. Cell junctions also act as a barrier against stress to the cell itself. In this article, we define five … Read more
“Beer, anyone?” Whether chilling out at Friday night, watching a ball game or just a quiet night at home, beer can always be our buddy. One of the oldest beverages, beer is a staple drink for bars, ball games, parties, fraternity houses. From its ancient beginnings, beer has now evolved and diversified into many different … Read more
Divorce is a messy subject in the best of times. Not only are they hotbeds of emotion, they can be incredibly expensive. However, there are actually a number of options available that may be less destructive than you’d expect. This is partially because the media lumps divorce into”fault” and “no-fault” categories with an emphasis on … Read more
Ferns are an attractive plant that loves shade and is very popular in both gardens and homes. However, there are quite a few varieties out there. The following are some of the species that our part of our ecosystems and many that you’ll run into when shopping for plants to add to your own collection. … Read more
It wasn’t that long ago that writing checks was how you paid for just about everything. But as the shift from “avoid using credit cards to protect your credit score” to “you MUST use credit cards to protect your credit score”, this form of payment has fallen into the sidelines. Thus it might come as … Read more
Depreciation is a word used for tax and accounting functions that describes the method a company uses to account for the declining value of its assets. It is a methodical allocation the cost of a fixed asset more than its valuable life. It is a means of matching the cost of a fixed asset with … Read more