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Chili Dog Pizza
Now here's something that doesn't take a long time to make and will surely be a hit with the kids. Here's what you'll need: 2 cups Bisquick 1/2 cup cold water 1 small can chili 5 hot dogs, thinly sliced 1 cup cheddar cheese Now, here's...
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Tue, Jan 25 2011 4:12 AM
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Fred's Head from APH
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Financial Planning for Retirees with Disabilities
by Donna J. Jodhan The financial planning sector needs to start paying more attention to the needs and demands of this particular group as it continues to grow both in size as well as in financial power. Retirees with disabilities have some very unique...
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Thu, Jan 20 2011 4:58 AM
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Historic Reports Available Online at Migel Site!
"I'm so gleeful and grateful about our annual reports online at archive.org." That was the reaction from Perkins School archivist Jan Seymour-Ford when she discovered that some of the first items digitized from the Migel Memorial Library...
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Mon, Jan 10 2011 4:46 AM
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Eight Benefits Of Using Silicone Bakeware
by Helen Rolo Here are eight benefits of why you should consider this type of bakeware: You can easily purchase the baking pans at your local stores and for an economical price. Many will come with a multi-year warranty, which makes them a great investment...
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Thu, Jan 13 2011 4:13 AM
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Meatloaf Cupcakes
One of the problems with a meatloaf is cutting and serving it to guests. This little recipe by Donna Erickson solves that issue, makes a wonderful meatloaf and introduces you to a great sauce to put over the dish when complete. Perfect for company, it...
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Wed, Jan 19 2011 2:36 AM
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Teaching Reading While Using a Story Box
by Kristie Smith-Armand, M.Ed, CTVI I recently did a training for Region X and Dallas ISD called, “Chocolate and Crayons”. During the training I am teaching educators and parents to instruct children with a disability on how to use real objects, smells...
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Tue, Jan 04 2011 1:52 AM
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Tamil Dictionary in Braille
A dictionary of contemporary Tamil will shortly be available in Braille. The work, based on the 2008 Tamil-Tamil-English dictionary brought out by Chennai-based Crea-A, has been published by 25-year-old Indian Association for the Blind (IAB), which is...
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Mon, Jan 03 2011 1:03 AM
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15 Minute Chicken and Rice Dinner
Got a busy night planned? Wondering what to have for dinner? Don't have a lot of time? Here's a recipe to try! Here's what you'll need: 1 Tbsp. oil 4 boneless skinless chicken *** halves (about 1 1/4 lb.) 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream...
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Mon, Jan 03 2011 1:20 AM
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APH News: January 2011
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 2011 Exciting New APH Products Announced! Read on to learn about these new products - now...
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Sun, Jan 09 2011 10:33 PM
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A Sighted Guest
by Donna J. Jodhan In the normal scheme of things, much of society is used to greeting each other in the mainstream way of shaking hands, hugging and/or kissing each other, and waving and/or smiling to each other. However, it can be different when it...
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Fri, Jan 14 2011 2:38 AM
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Ten Essential iTunes Keyboard Shortcuts
Most applications let you interact with and control them in several ways: by clicking on-screen buttons, choosing menu items, and using your keyboard. Using menu items is probably the slowest way, but it doesn’t tax your memory; you just need to know...
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Tue, Jan 18 2011 1:02 AM
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Get Organized for the New Year!
Did you make a New Year's resolution to be more organized for 2011? Let APH help with these accessible products: APH InSights Print/Braille Art Calendar 2011 Braille DateBook 2011 EZ Track Calendar, 2011: A Low Vision Appointment Book and Calendar...
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Tue, Jan 11 2011 4:32 AM
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Papa Sangre: A sonic iPhone horror game for the Blind
In a dimly lit basement, half a dozen blindfolded players are edging cautiously around the room, crunching over tortilla chips scattered on the floor and occasionally dinging tiny bells suspended from the ceiling. Two of them seem to collide briefly,...
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Tue, Jan 04 2011 2:36 AM
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Fred's Head from APH
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New and Exciting APH Products
Greetings APH Friends! Many new and exciting APH products recently became available and we couldn’t wait to share them with you! Here are your new products for a new year, with links to their Shop.APH pages for additional information and ordering procedures...
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Thu, Jan 20 2011 2:28 AM
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Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Here's a great recipe that won't make you purchase half the grocery store. 4 cups Wheaties &/or Rice Crispies 12 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 4 tablespoons Peanut Butter -- HEAPING Here's what to do: Melt chocolate and peanut butter...
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Mon, Jan 17 2011 10:26 PM
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