October 2009 - Fred's Head - The Network of Care

Quick Tech Support for Windows 7 on Twitter

Microsoft is leaving no stone unturned in the promotion of Windows 7 and @MicrosoftHelps could be considered a part of that process. While Microsoft has already embraced Twitter like the other big firms and has many Twitter handles, @MicrosoftHelps was...

Published Fri, Oct 30 2009 6:09 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessibility, Internet, Technology, Web sites, Interaction, Computer software, Free stuff, Windows, Computers

Listen to Live Concert Recordings Online

Wolfgang is an amazing rock website that sells numerous rock music related items (vintage rock posters, tickets, and backstage memorabilia as well as concert t-shirts in vintage and newly printed retro designs), publishes Crawdaddy, a magazine dedicated...

Published Fri, Oct 30 2009 5:48 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Audio, Streaming audio, Free stuff, Movies, Entertainment, Music

An Information Society and a Knowledge Based Economy

by Donna J. Jodhan Yes! This is what is facing all of us today. Every man, woman, and child; we are living in an information society and a knowledge based economy. No shocker and no shaker. What exactly am I referring to? We are living in a society that...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 6:08 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Accessibility, Disability resources

Site Where the Music Matches Your Mood

When we feel down and out, there's nothing like a sad song to help us drown in our tears. Some people give uplifting numbers a try in order to escape a bad moment they feel they couldn't get out of otherwise. Whatever your situation, I have a...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 4:46 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Interaction, Audio, Streaming audio, Free stuff, Entertainment, Music, Relationships

Make Halloween Outdoor Decorations: "Ring of Ghosts" and "Flagpole Spooks"

By Patricia Jensen Here's a favorite tradition of our family in outdoor Halloween decor: Ring of Ghosts Materials: 3 Twin-sized Sheets 3 Four foot lengths of flexible 1/2 inch PVC Piping, Wooden Stakes or Dowels 3 Small White Plastic Garbage Bags...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 2:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Children, Parents, Tutorials, Household hints, Holiday, Crafts

Spooky Halloween Party Ideas

Games and Activities Finding good Halloween party games and activities for blind and visually impaired children shouldn't be hard. Why not have a Pumpkin Roll at your party? This makes a great outdoor activity. You'll need to stockpile a few uncarved...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 2:35 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Pumpkin Seeds for Halloween

OK, the pumpkin is gutted and carved, now you are trying to figure out what to do with the seeds. Toasting the seeds will make a healthy and tasty snack. From your seeds remove as many of the membranes as possible and throw away. Place a large pan on...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 2:34 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Children, Parents, Kitchen hints, Eating, Cooking, Holiday, Crafts, Recipes

Ten Great Uses for Wire Hangers

Wire coat hangers have been around at least a hundred years, effectively hanging up our clothes in closets, but also just as effectively getting tangled and bent out of shape. As long as I can remember, wire hangers have been used to replace missing radio...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 2:34 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Household hints, Home maintenance, Adaptation, Kitchen hints, Housekeeping, Gardening, Storage, Crafts, Interior decorating

The History of Halloween

Welcome to the History of Halloween. Every year, tons of kids around the USA dress up in costumes and go trick or treating, but what's the real history behind this holiday? Well, if you're interested, you've come to the right place. You'll...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 2:33 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Teaching, Web sites, Homework helpers, Students, Holiday

American Folklore

Hey there folks! Welcome to American Folklore. This folklore site contains retellings of American folktales, Native American myths and legends, tall tales, weather folklore and ghost stories from each and every one of the 50 United States. You can read...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 2:32 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching aids, Web sites, Students, Recreational reading, Information services, Travel, Entertainment, Holiday, Geography

How to Carve a Pumpkin

What would Halloween be without a carved pumpkin sitting on your porch or at the window looking out at all the trick or treaters? Make this Halloween special by carving your own. Take delight in the smiling faces as the trick or treaters enjoy or get...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 2:31 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Teaching, Teaching aids, Low vision, Children, Parents, Tutorials, Household hints, Web sites, Kitchen hints, Students, Recreation, Holiday, Crafts, Interior decorating, Art

How to Play Ghost

Here's a fun word game I came across that would be great to play around Halloween or anytime you need something to do. You can play this with at least three people, no more than ten. This game is best for older children because you need to know how...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 2:31 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Children, Tutorials, Interaction, Recreation, Games, Entertainment

Storing Cheese

Who doesn't like cheese? The biggest challenge can be finding a way to keep it from molding in the fridge. Cleanliness is the start. Before handling cheese, be sure to wash your hands. If you buy cheese that is wrapped in cheese paper, keep the paper...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 2:03 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Storage

Fingernail Polish Keeps Your Keys Easily Identifiable

It seems the older we get, the more keys our life seems to require. If your key ring is starting to resemble that of a janitor, try this quick tip to keep them organized and easy to find with fingernail polish. Instead of using plastic covers to color...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 1:09 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Low vision, Household hints, Adaptation, Color identification, Organizing, Labeling

Classic Cinema Online

Whether you're in the mood for some classic animation or some old-school spooky films to get you into the spirit of things, Classic Cinema Online has hundreds of films in dozens of categories. The movies are not audio described but are certainly worth...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 12:38 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching aids, Web sites, Streaming audio, Free stuff, Movies, Entertainment, Radio

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