JULY 2009

WHAT:HOUSE CLEARANCE SALE / GARAGE SALE
DATE : 26th July 2009 (Sunday)
TIME : 10am – 7pm
VENUE : Our house in Bandar Saujana Putra (exit 606 on the ELITE
Highway to KLIA, right after exit to Putra Heights) –> Please email
me for directions & address

Hello! We’re leaving for Hanoi, Vietnam, by the end of August. We’ve
sold our house and have been trying to sell off practically everything
in it. A house clearance sale will be held this coming Sunday –
EVERYTHING must go! — Prices are negotiable!

ITEMS FOR SALE:–

- FURNITURE: IKEA wooden bar table & 2 bar stools, IKEA GORM utility
storage shelves, 2 IKEA dining chairs, IKEA magnetic boards, 6′ office
table, 2′ study desk, english wooden study desk, plastic 5-drawers
storage unit, 4-tier plastic shelf

- ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES: Okamizu Water Ozonizer, standing fan, table
fans, IKEA lights, christmas/decoration lights

- HOUSEHOLD: Flower/plant pots, garden tools, tupperwares/containers,
IKEA storage boxes, toolboxes, photo frames, posters/pictures
(framed), sliding door curtains, baskets, candles, christmas decorations

- CHILDREN: Books, toys, board games, games, shoes, swimming items,
foldable tents, blocks, educational items, stationaries/supplies,
young child’s bicycle & scooter

- BABY (many brand new items): Chicco stroller, Chicco car seat,
Italian-brand car booster seat, baby/toddler toys, clothes, blankets,
baby items, toddler wooden rider, breastfeeding items

- MISC.: Yoga mat, exercise machine-abs trainer, backpacks/ bags,
women’s clothes, car mats, books, original DVDs & VCDs

Payment method: CASH & CARRY / Deposit for items reserved (e.g.
furniture which will be collected at a later date)
Please arrange for your own transportation of items bought, especially
furniture & other large sized items.

Please email me at dominique.carnee@gmail.com for address & directions
to our house.
Thank you!

peace be with you,
dominique car nee chow

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WHAT: BOOKS FOR SALE (By lots)
WHO: dominique car nee chow ( dominique.carnee@gmail.com )

Hi, we have some books for sale – Some of you might be interested in them for your homeschool or personal reading. Please take a look below, and email me (for photos/ prices & details) if you’re keen. Thank you!

BOOKS LOT:

CHILDREN HISTORY BOOKS LOT
1) A Children’s History of Malaysia (softcover)
2) KNIGHT, a Noble Guide for Young Squires (large hardcover)
3) Lift and Look: CASTLE (hardcover)
4) Lift and Look: EGYPT (hardcover)

CHILDREN ACTIVITY BOOKS LOT (REUSABLE/ PLAY-IT AGAIN BOOKS)
For items 1-4: Cranium Books of Outrageous Fun: (all are in like-new condition, first book missing erasable marker)
- Alternating rewritable pages
- More than 150 all-new activities designed for both solo and group play
- With all four books, kids can mix and match their BOOKS OF OUTRAGEOUS FUN to create new multi-layered games – that means endless fun!
- Each book is packed with cool Cranium components, including: *Erasable marker, Cranium Clay, Mini Sand Timer, 25 Game Cards, a Die and 1 Game Piece.
- Best of all, hidden within each book is a secret slide-out game board and a unique acetate game sheet.
1) Cranium “Creative Cat Book of Outrageous Fun!” — Artful exploration, building, sculpting and drawing using the STENCIL.
2) Cranium “Data Head Book of Outrageous Fun!” — Uncover fascinating facts and stimulating stats with the help of their Nifty Data Head MAGNIFIER.
3) Cranium “Star Performer Book of Outrageous Fun! — Take center stage and discover their many dramatic talents using their special Star Performer KAZOO.
4) Cranium “Word Worm Book of Outrageous Fun!” — Enjoy hours of wacky wordplay, riddles, and rhymes using their Word Worm LETTER CUBES/DICES.
5) Cranium “Super Sculpting” – A Play-It Again Book — Everything kids need to make a whole world of their own – out of clay! Each page is fully illustrated with tons of amazing sculpting ideas that kids can try over and over again as they mold their own clay creations. The large tub of purple Cranium Clay lets kids start sculpting spectacular shapes right away (Excellent condition; Clay may need a little water to moisten it)
6) “Let’s Build” –Construction Building–Magnetic Pieces & Playset Book (very good condition)

CHILDREN CHRISTIAN BOOKS LOT
1) The Genesis of It All by Luci Shaw (Oversize large Hardcover with dust jacket)
2) Jonah and the Big Fish by Sekiya Miyoshi (Oversize large Hardcover)
3) You Are Special by Max Lucado (Oversize large Hardcover with dust jacket)
4) Playtime Devotions – Sharing Bible moments with your baby or toddler by Focus on the Family (Large hardcover)
5) Tale of Two Sumos, Italian Scallion vs Apollo Gourd, a Veggietales storybook (oversized large hardcover)
6) Even Fish Slappers Need a Second Chance, Big Idea’s JONAH A Veggietales Movie storybook (Hardcover)
7) VeggieConnections: Veggie Bible Dictionary, Veggietales (Padded Hardcover)
Bible Prayers for Toddlers by Stephen Elkins (Hardcover Board Book; Song CD included)
9) Heroes of the Faith Bible Comics: “Day of Disaster” The Story of Jeremiah, a Famous Prophet of Judah (softcover comic)
10) Samson the Mighty COMICS by Bible Society (softcover comic)
11) 2 Boxes of Pocket BIBLE QUIZ CARDS – Each compilation contains 600 questions and answers (Cards in box)
12) VEGGIETALES Puzzle Card Game (bought from the USA; Cards in box)

FICTION/ CLASSICS BOOKS LOT
1) A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving (paperback)
2) Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaardner (paperback)
3) The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (paperback)
4) Astonishing the Gods by Ben Okri (paperback)
5) Soul Mountain by Gao XingJian, Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature (paperback)
6) The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje, Winner of the Booker Prize (paperback)
7) Life of Pi by Yann Martel, Winner of the Booker Prize (paperback)
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck, Nobel-Prize winning author (paperback)
9) The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (paperback)
10) Lord of the Flies by William Golding (paperback)
11) Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom (paperback)
12) Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome (paperback)
13) Three Men on the Bummel by Jerome K Jerome (paperback)
14) To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf (paperback)
15) The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (paperback)
16) Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson (paperback)

REFERENCE BOOKS LOT
1) Penguin Writer’s Manual, The Essential Guide to Writing Well (Paperback)
2) Style, Ten Lessons in Clarity & Grace by Joseph M. Willians, 3rd Edition (softcover)
3) Writer’s Digest: Handbook of Magazine Article Writing (softcover)
4) How to Write and Illustrate Children’s Books and Get Them Published (large hardcover with dust jacket)
5) A Trailside Series Guide: BICYCLING, Touring and Mountain Bike Basic (Waterproof Vinyl-flexi cover, Fully color-illustrated)
6) A Trailside Series Guide: HIKING & BACKPACKING, A Complete Guide (Waterproof Vinyl-flexi cover, Fully color-illustrated)
7) The Practical Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques (Large hardcover with dust jacket)
The Complete Garden Planning Book, The Definitive Guide to Designing and Planting A Beautiful Garden (Hardcover with dust jacket, fully color-illustrated)
9) The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Dogs, Dog Breeds & Dog Care (Hardcover, fully color-illustrated)
10) PIANO for Dummies, Play-Along audio CD included! (Softcover)
11) Dr. Koop’s Self-Care Advisor, The Essential Home Health Guide for you and Your Family (large softcover)
12) Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson – 55 specific keys to improving your drawings, 48 mini-lessons help you master techniques (Large softcover)
13) Insight Guide: MALAYSIA by Discovery Channel (softcover, fully-color illustrated)
14) Lonely Planet: BRITAIN, with fold-out London Underground map (3rd edition-plastic-wrapped)

FICTION HARDCOVER BOOKS LOT
(All are large oversized hardcovers with dust jacket)
1) ANGELA’S ASHES by Frank McCourt (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize)
2) ‘TIS by Frank McCourt (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize)
3) THE PERFECT STORM by Sebastian Junger
4) INTO THIN AIR by Jon Krakauer
5) CONTACT by Carl Sagan
6) THE HORSE WHISPERER by Nicholas Evans
7) JURASSIC PARK by Michael Crichton
THE LOST WORLD by Michael Crichton
9) PREY by Michael Crichton

EDUCATIONAL ITEMS:
1) ODONATA PRESCHOOL CHINESE PROGRAM – FULL SET of 4 VOLUMES (NEW)

peace be with you,
dominique car nee chow
www.dominiquecarnee.ne1.net

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WHAT: Antique Furniture
CONTACT: Thomas Lim, 012-9863337 or email kblim1960(at)hotmail.com

Kuantan homeschooler has some antique furniture for sale, and they’re about 100 years old. To view, please go to SENDSPACE to download a zip file. Price is negotiable.

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WHAT: Playgroup/ Homeschooling support group
WHERE: Johor Baru, Malaysia

Homeschoolers in JB looking for playgroups or are keen to start a support group. anyone interested?

Please contact:
Christina – thespeechpatio(at)gmail.com
Wai Cheng (kids 10,8,6,3) – powwaicheng(at)msn.com
Cindy (4 girls 10,9,6,2) – bablluv(at)yahoo.com

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Event: J.S Bach “Mass in B minor” Concert “Sacred Music, Ethereal Sweetness”
Host: Yin Qi Music Centre Bhd
Start Time: Saturday, July 18 at 7:30pm
End Time: Saturday, July 18 at 10:00pm
Where: Dewan Wawasan, Menara PGRM, Kuala Lumpur
Conducted by Mr Lee Chong Min.
(Music Lecturer at the School of Church Music at Singapore Bible College. Music Director of the Singapore Hallelujah Oratorio Society, the Johor Bahru Chorale and the Jakarta festival chorus)

This July, as part of the 2009 Sacred Music Festival, Yin Qi choir, together with SBC singers, Hallelujah Singers, JB Chorale and an orchestra are joint as one to perform one of Bach’s greatest works, Mass in B minor! Widely Regarded as one of the supreme achievements in classical music, Mass in B minor was finished during the very last years of Bach’s life, when he had already gone blind. For those who ask, there’ll be a pre-concert talk on the piece itself by Elaine Pao, Conductor of Yin Qi choir. Now you can get a tinge of knowledge of the piece before hearing it for yourself. It is sung in Latin with English and Chinese subtitles.

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JUNIOR PUBLIC SPEAKING (JPS) CLUB

Details: Last Friday of the month, at Subang Jaya Gospel Centre from 2:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Location Map to Subang Jaya Gospel Centre can be found by clicking here.

Every last Friday of the month we have something called the Junior Public Speaking Club, or JPS. JPS’ goal is to encourage young ones, (preferably ages 10 and above) to develop their public speaking skills through ice-breakers, table topics and of course, speeches – everyone participates, everyone is nervous and everyone ends up having fun!

For those who are participating, please take note that we have a monthly club membership fee of RM5/person with a maximum of RM15 for a family.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact anyone of us:

Tania (President): 016-3810962
Elliot (Vice-President): 012-2133618
Daniel (Ex-President): 017-3569614
Swee Bin (Senior Advisor): 016-3221679

Many thanks, and see you there!

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EVENT: Talks for parents of children with learning difficulties
PRESENTER: Phoebe Long
WHEN: 11, July, 18 July
WHERE: Kuala Lumpur

I will be facilitating a series of talks for parents of children with learning difficulties:

Topic 1: 11 July 2009
Discovering stress in children (that affects brain development) and adults and how brain gym helps.

Topic 2: 18 July 2009
Identifying developmental stages for optimal reading and creativity in children

Time: 3-5pm

Venue: Multipurpose Hall, BW, Setapak Ria Condominium, Jalan Mata Air 2, off Jalan Genting Klang, 53200 KL

Fees:
RM30 (for any one session)
RM50 (for both sessions)
As we know bringing and building up kids involves both parents and even their caregivers. So spouses who attend together enjoy one FREE registration.
Parents who are interested to participate in the above sessions are welcome to contact me for registration at phoebemw2002(at)yahoo.com or sms me at 012-3292681

About me:
I work with children and family with learning difficulties and challenges i.e
dyslexic, autistic etc, at my learning place. I understand the stress and
struggles they experienced in bringing up their children. I believe working with
these children on one on one basis with lots of love, patience, persistence and
hope are the keys to their breakthrough. I normally encourage the
parents and offer them various recommendations to help their kids and
homeschooling is always on my priority list if the parents are ready for this.

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WHAT: Education Talk: Top Universities in the United States
WHEN: Saturday 25 July
WHERE: SUNWAY University College

Are you good enough for Harvard or Yale? Many may not have the confidence, but of these, many will be surprised that they are actually well qualified.

So come hear out these outstanding Malaysians who have succesfully gained entry and graduated from these top universities.They will give you direct advice and information on the application process to these US universities and liberal arts colleges.

Descartes Education Centre are holding a FREE education talk featuring former and current students from Ivy League universities in US, such as Harvard, Dartmouth, Yale and Cornell, as well as other top liberal arts colleges such as Swarthmore, Middlebury, Bates and Colby. Who knows, you would soon be on your way to a top quality education in these schools.

So come along and join us at our talk:

Title : Top Universities in the US – The Gateway to a Bright Future

Date : 25th July 2009 (Saturday)

Time : 11am-4pm

Venue : Lecture Theatre 5 (LT5), Sunway University College

Areas covered during the talk:
* Current and former top US university students sharing their personal insights and experiences
* Information about liberal arts education and its advantages
* How to select the right university or college and the differences between the top US universities
* How to apply and secure yourself a place in top US schools
* Some tricks to secure a US financial aid, unusual perks and opportunities ie. foreign study programmes, self-designed curriculums, freedom to explore personal academic interests, etc.
* Interactive session for students to mingle and ask questions to panelists
* Student life and culture

For more information, please contact Ms Ally Pua @ allypua@yahoo.com or 012-3286300