January 2010 - Fred's Head - The Network of Care

Create and Shop Classified Ads at RunClassifieds.com

From the site: "RunClassifieds.com is a free classifieds website that wants to offer a good user experience by providing a easy to use user interface, and a very good service. We aim to please both the classified ads publishers and the people that...

Published Fri, Jan 08 2010 4:09 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Shopping

How Long Can I Freeze Poultry

Should you ever need to know. Fresh Chicken/Turkey: 12 months Fresh Duck/Goose: 6 months Fresh Giblets: 3 months Cooked Poultry Dishes or Meat: 6 months Fried Chicken, cooked: 4 months When in doubt, throw it out! Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 08 2010 3:47 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Cooking, Storage

How Long Can I Keep Fish in the Freezer?

In case you should ever need to know. Fresh Fish: 6-9 months Frozen Shrimp/Fish Fillets: 3-4 months Clams, Cooked Fish: 3 months Fillets of Fatty Fish & Crab Meat: 2-3 months When in doubt, throw it out! Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 08 2010 3:46 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Cooking, Storage

What Do I Do with All This Oil?

You're deep frying dinner and wondering whether you should keep the oil or toss it out. Old school was to let the oil cool and store it. This is no longer the case. Once you use oil for deep frying, throw it out. The food that you cook will leave...

Published Fri, Jan 08 2010 3:35 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Safety, Kitchen hints, Cooking, Storage

Parents, Keep USB Cables Away from Young Children

This article from the Colorado Daily reminds us that that while these cables and gadgets we use are now commonplace, everyday items, they still carry a current and should be treated with care. Trinity remains at Children's Hospital with third-degree...

Published Fri, Jan 08 2010 2:13 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Children, Parents, Electronics, Household hints, Safety, Technology, Computer aids, Cell phones, Health and beauty, USB devices, Infants, Child care

Math Videos: by Kids for Kids

Mathtrain.TV is the product of students taught by Mr. Marcos at Lincoln Middle School in Santa Monica, California. The site features videos in which students explain how to solve mathematics problems commonly attempted by middle school students. The site...

Published Fri, Jan 08 2010 2:02 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Web sites, Mathematics, Homework helpers, Streaming audio, Students, Movies

Textured Pegs

Helps develop fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and grasp/release skills, reinforcing concepts of direction and position. Includes a 12-hole board and 12 large textured pegs. Print instructions. Recommended ages: 1 to 6 years. Textured Pegs: Catalog...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2010 1:04 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Special education, APH products, Preschool, Children, Parents, Tactile aids, Toys, Assistive devices, Infants

Nominate a Legend for the Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame for Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field is now accepting nominations for 2010 induction consideration. If you are interested in learning more about the process for submitting a nominee to join the 44 inductees, please visit: http...

Published Wed, Jan 06 2010 10:57 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH news

Accessible Interactive Monopoly

Come join the fun of the classic board game Monopoly In Your Web Browser! Monopoly in the Browser is an accessible multiplayer game based on the classic Monopoly PC edition developed by RS Games. It borrows some similar features from their Monopoly PC...

Published Wed, Jan 06 2010 10:29 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Computer games, Web sites, Interaction, Free stuff, Recreation

APH News: January 2010

APH News Your monthly link to the latest information on the products, services, and training opportunities from the American Printing House for the Blind. January 2010 APH Products Announced! Read on to learn about these important products - now available...

Published Wed, Jan 06 2010 3:54 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH news

Braille Blocks for Babies

These classic ABC blocks from Uncle Goose are available in braille. Great for families with visually-impaired members, parents or children. These blocks are admired by teachers for the use of lower-case letters. The European style font makes this set...

Published Wed, Jan 06 2010 3:04 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Preschool, Low vision, Children, Braille, Parents, Accessibility, Toys, Adaptation, Assistive devices, Interaction, Accommodations, Games, Infants

Liblouis: a Free Braille Translator

Liblouis is an open-source braille translator and back-translator. It features support for computer and literary braille, contracted and uncontracted translation for many, many languages (Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish,...

Published Wed, Jan 06 2010 2:51 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Braille, Mathematics, Writing, Computer software, Free stuff, Windows, Macintosh

Connect Your iPod to a TV

Using iPod's "TV-out" feature, you can view slideshows and videos from your iPod on a TV screen. There are a couple ways to do this depending on what kind of accessories you want to buy. These steps will walk you through ways you can connect...

Published Wed, Jan 06 2010 12:19 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Tutorials, Electronics, Technology, Web sites, Cell phones, Movies

Powerful Ultra Slim Magnifying Lamp from the Daylight Company

The Daylight Company has introduced the Daylight Ultra Slim XR, a new generation professional grade magnifying lamp ideal for low-vision users. Featuring powerful, flicker-free daylight-quality light, the Ultra Slim Magnifying Lamp XR (U22080) can be...

Published Mon, Jan 04 2010 11:42 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Low vision, Electronics, Assistive devices, Magnification devices

Vividbraille

From the website: "Vividbraille takes pride in creating a brand that seemingly is impossible to categorize. The founder and designer, Brock Willsey likes to refer to his brand as simple "metaphoric and intelligent." His idea of a futuristic...

Published Mon, Jan 04 2010 11:11 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Braille, Web sites, Clothes, Shopping

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