http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:41:52 PST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/boinc.php Astronomy BOINC can use the idle time on your computer (when the screen-saver is running) to help cure diseases such as HIV, Parkinson's, arthritis, and breast cancer, study global warming, help SETI search for life on other planets, discover pulsars, and do many other types of scientific research safely, securely, and easily. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:31:13 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/boinc.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/new-frontiers.php Astronomy In anticipation of the anniversary of the first moon walk, The Science Coalition asked university researchers across the country to reflect on that event and share their thoughts about the next frontiers in science and what America must do to ensure that these scientific frontiers are reached. While each response is unique and reflective of the background of the respondent, together they make clear that there are many exciting new horizons in science. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:46:34 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/new-frontiers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/pilots-disabilities.php Hobbies There are a number of people who are under the impression that only non-disabled persons can fly aircraft, but nothing is further from the truth. Several years ago, a convention was signed in Chicago between most countries that allows pilots who pass standard fitness and medical criteria to obtain a pilot medical certificate. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:56:04 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/pilots-disabilities.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/disability-hunting.php Hobbies For many people with disabilities, the opportunity to either become involved in hunting or remain involved is one that is not only recreational, it is one that builds bonds between friends and allows for contact with the natural environment. To many people with disabilities, hunting is much more than just a sport. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:23:20 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/disability-hunting.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/earth-planets.php Astronomy Does a twin Earth exist somewhere in our galaxy? Astronomers are getting closer and closer to finding an Earth-sized planet in an Earth-like orbit. NASA's Kepler spacecraft just launched to find such worlds. Once the search succeeds, the next questions driving research will be: Is that planet habitable? Does it have an Earth-like atmosphere? Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:24:19 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/earth-planets.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/asteroid-earth.php Astronomy UK astronomers, using the Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) William Herschel Telescope on La Palma, observed a rare asteroid as it was hurtling towards our planet and have captured the only spectrum of it before it exploded in our atmosphere. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:18:21 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/asteroid-earth.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/gardening/houseplants.php Gardening According to the principles of Feng Shui, strategic placement of objects can mean the difference between health and illness. Placing houseplants in the main living areas of a house, for example, can enhance the flow of energy through the entire structure. Similarly, placing houseplants in the bedroom can mean better sleep for the occupants of the house. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:57:51 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/gardening/houseplants.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/gardening/planting-tool.php Gardening Landscapers run into some difficult problems. For instance, a Homeowner's Association wanted their entrance roundabout planted in groupings of tulips and daffodils. Only problem, the roundabout's planting areas had a soil of wet clay covered by a thin layer of gravel. A pretty difficult planting situation even for the right tools and expertise. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:29:43 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/gardening/planting-tool.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/gardening/disability-gardening.php Gardening I am facing a lifetime of gardening with limitations. And even in the midst of the snows of December, it's not absurd to try to plan for that. There are tools that can help tools ergonomically designed to cause less stress and require less exertion from the gardener. More important - there are also adjustments that can be made in the garden itself to make it easier on us. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:15:36 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/gardening/disability-gardening.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/photography/digital-cameras.php Photography The number of advantages to buying a digital camera to replace your old one are too big to ignore. For example, you can take as many photos as you want, no longer being limited by the film you have on you. In order to select the right camera you might want to analyze products from Canon, Nikon, Kodak, Sony and Olympus. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:10:24 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/photography/digital-cameras.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/photography/macro.php Photography Let us take it from the basics of what close up or super macro photography is. Super macro is referred to the photographing of subjects at a ratio of more than 1:1. Normal macro is when we shoot at 1:1 magnification ratio, that is the 1mm of the subject is produced on the sensor as 1mm. Now super macro photography is when we represent 1mm on the subject as more than 1mm on the sensor. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:05:37 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/photography/macro.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/photography/digital-photo-tips.php Photography Digital photography has revolutionized picture taking, no more old school film and driving to the drug store and waiting for film to develop. Digital cameras allow the photographer the luxury of concentrating on taking pictures and simply delete away those that are not up to standards. Using these simple and effective digital photography techniques can aid those taking photographs with a DSLR cameras in capturing the best images using the new art of digital photography. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:34:11 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/photography/digital-photo-tips.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/photography/photography-tips.php Photography Capture adorable and memorable details of the special event in your life by following these easy steps. If you try one or two new ideas each time you break out the camera, you will soon find yourself snapping photos in exciting ways. People will be amazed at the beautiful images and fun moments you capture with your photo skills. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:20:23 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/photography/photography-tips.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/photography/winter-photos.php Photography Gorgeous winter landscapes, early morning fog lifting off the frozen lake, the glistening icicles on the tree branches. Photography opportunities meet you at every corner. There are countless reasons to take great pictures in winter time. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:12:26 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/photography/winter-photos.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/telescopes-space.php Astronomy Since the dawn of time, man has looked up at the heavens and wondered the beauty it may contain. Over the last few hundred years, the telescope has been an instrument which has allowed the heavens to come into our doorstep. A telescope is an instrument that makes it possible to look at stars and the planets from the comfort of your own home. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:29:37 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/telescopes-space.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/mars-missions.php Astronomy Dozens of spacecraft, including orbiters, landers, and rovers, have been sent to Mars by the Soviet Union, the United States, Europe, and Japan to study the planet's surface, climate, and geology. Roughly two-thirds of all spacecraft destined for Mars have failed in one manner or another before completing or even beginning their missions. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:18:16 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/mars-missions.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/flight-tracking.php Hobbies Air Traffic Control and Flight Tracking is now available for everyone, all you need to be able to listen in is an operational internet connection. You can listen to all communications between a control tower and it's incoming airplanes or even track an airplane from the beginning of it's flight to it's arrival. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:54:26 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/flight-tracking.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/space-tracking.php Astronomy Amateur astronomers and those interested in tracking satellites, the international space station (ISS), and orbiting space shuttles on your home computer may be interested in these live spacecraft tracking maps. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:47:01 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/space-tracking.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/mars.php Astronomy Interesting facts, discoveries, and information on the planet Mars and how the red planet differs from Earth. Hopefully some of this information will of interest to students doing assignments and homework. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:45:52 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/mars.php http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/introduction-astronomy.php Astronomy People have a few different definitions of Astronomy, beginning with a definition describing it as a study of matter and objects which are outside of Earth’s atmosphere, and their chemical and physical properties. Another definition describes Astronomy as a science that is dedicated to studying both the nature and motion of celestial bodies; such as stars, galaxies and planets. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:40:39 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/hobby/astronomy/introduction-astronomy.php