A really cool vocab game:
www.freerice.com
My current vocab level (without consulting the dictionary) is Level 46 and the server hanged on me so I had to restart! I've donated 1220 grains of rice today. :)
The max. Vocab level is 50.
For those of you taking SAT Verbal, it's good practice too. haha.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
latest additions to the charity sale of books
Hi everyone,
I've added quite a few items to the list.
In view of the late additions, I've extended the deadline to 31 Dec for you to make your choices.
Pls login to. docs.google.com
Username: (get from your lit rep or you should know)
password: (get from your lit rep or you should know)
to access the booklist.
Have a productive and good time with what's left of the holidays!
:)
Ms Chia
I've added quite a few items to the list.
In view of the late additions, I've extended the deadline to 31 Dec for you to make your choices.
Pls login to. docs.google.com
Username: (get from your lit rep or you should know)
password: (get from your lit rep or you should know)
to access the booklist.
Have a productive and good time with what's left of the holidays!
:)
Ms Chia
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
more books in the charity book sale
the entries highlighted in yellow are from mr teo gene-en's collection. some great pickings there! book your book early!
Monday, December 10, 2007
Lit H3 holiday supervision reminder, update contact list and additions to charity book sale
Hi everyone!
Hope you have been enjoying your holidays AND doing some reading. Year 2 will ZOOM past, so pls get your H2 reading for 2008 DONE when term STARTS.
For H3 Lit applicants, we have already stated at the briefing on 29 Oct that you are to contact your lit tutors if you want us to check if you are going in the right direction. the list of supervisees and supervisors has been uploaded on VJC blackboard. We understand that you may not use the vjc.sg email address that has been given to all of you, so pls update your email address / mobile no in the Google Doc that can be found at the Gmail accout of VJClitrocks. You should know the userid and password, or get it from your lit rep.
Last, but not least, I have uploaded new entries in the charity book sale. For those who want to see if you can get cheap critical readings for your H2, H3, pls look there asap. Will update the final list tmrw. the Sale closes on 20 Dec and the list can be found at the Google Doc that can be found at the Gmail accout of VJClitrocks too.
:)
Ms Chia
Hope you have been enjoying your holidays AND doing some reading. Year 2 will ZOOM past, so pls get your H2 reading for 2008 DONE when term STARTS.
For H3 Lit applicants, we have already stated at the briefing on 29 Oct that you are to contact your lit tutors if you want us to check if you are going in the right direction. the list of supervisees and supervisors has been uploaded on VJC blackboard. We understand that you may not use the vjc.sg email address that has been given to all of you, so pls update your email address / mobile no in the Google Doc that can be found at the Gmail accout of VJClitrocks. You should know the userid and password, or get it from your lit rep.
Last, but not least, I have uploaded new entries in the charity book sale. For those who want to see if you can get cheap critical readings for your H2, H3, pls look there asap. Will update the final list tmrw. the Sale closes on 20 Dec and the list can be found at the Google Doc that can be found at the Gmail accout of VJClitrocks too.
:)
Ms Chia
Thursday, December 6, 2007
WHY PROCRASTINATE? mr teo aik cher's new illustrated book!
Haha. Don't procrastinate in getting Mr Teo's new book, available in all major book stores. It's funny, well-illustrated and good value for money at $14. I'm buying two copies myself.
"In this illustrated book, Aik Cher shares with you 13 reasons why most people procrastinate and equips you with 13 strategies on how to move beyond inertia and put yourself on the road to results and success. I am sure you will find it an enjoyable and enriching read."
Adam Khoo
Executive Chairman
Adam Khoo Learning Technologies Group Pte Ltd
In his Foreword
Armour Publishing New Release
WHY PROCRASTINATE?
A Teenagers' Guide to Overcoming Procrastination
By Teo Aik Cher
WHY PROCRASTINATE? is a practical and entertaining book that helps teenagers overcome as well as eradicate the ills of procrastination. Written in a light-hearted manner and filled with cartoons, author Teo Aik Cher, an educator, explores:
- Some of the reasons why teenagers procrastinate;
- Why they behave the way they do; and
- How this problem of procrastination can be dealt with effectively through proven strategies.
Let's begin a journey to success as you read this inspiring guide!
WHO SHOULD READ
Teens, parents of teens, principal and teachers, educators, counsellors and all readers who aspire to kick the habit of procrastination.
ORDER + BULK PURCHASE + ENQUIRIES
WHY PROCRASTINATE? will be available end-October 2007. Retail price is S$14.00. You may use the attached Order Form to order. Prevailing discount applies for bulk purchase. Please email me at jenny@armourpublishing.com or call 62769976 for any enquiries.
****** *
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Teo Aik Cher is an educator whose words and illustrations have been featured in numerous publications. He was the illustrator for Adam Khoo's latest best-selling book, Secrets of Millionaire Investors and the Speak Good English booklet, Speak Well, Be Understood. He also illustrated and wrote for the first and second Singapore Kindness Movement books. His cartoons are featured regularly in the Chinese Newspaper, Lian He Zao Bao, where he has a weekend column.
*******
Book Specifications
Cover Price: S$14.00 (Singapore/Malaysia)
ISBN 13: 978-981-4222-25-9
Size: 198mm by 129mm
No. of Pages: 136 Pages
Thursday, November 22, 2007
change of format for charity sale
based on the example of the Andy Warhol art sale recently, I have decided to change the rules of the charity book sale.
It will be first-come-first-served, once you hit the "Recommended" charity price
You can bid BELOW the "Recommended" charity price, of course, but you'll have to check in every now and then till 20 Dec to make sure your bid is successful and if your bid is too ridiculously low, I may not sell it to you at all...
:)
Ms Chia
It will be first-come-first-served, once you hit the "Recommended" charity price
You can bid BELOW the "Recommended" charity price, of course, but you'll have to check in every now and then till 20 Dec to make sure your bid is successful and if your bid is too ridiculously low, I may not sell it to you at all...
:)
Ms Chia
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Ms Chia's charity booksale
Hi everyone!
I'm selling off some of my lit books as well as the more frivolous books/magazines for charity. I've done some research on the reputation/governance of the two charities i have in mind and they are:
1. Dover Park Hospice
2. The Singapore Children's Society
I've put up the list of books I'm selling on Google Docs under the Vjclitrocks account. 100% of all proceeds will go to the charities and you get to choose which one of the two to give it to! Once all the sales close, I will donate the collected sums and announce to you the sum donated, with documentation.
To Access Google Docs, you will need to:
1. Go to gmail.com
2. Type in vjclitrocks in the username
3. Type in the password: you should remember this or get it from your lit rep or me
4. You will see the inbox of the Vjclitrocks account: that's not it. Just look to the TOP LEFT HAND CORNER of the INBOX and you will see 'DOCUMENTS' in tiny font. Click on it and Voila, you are at the list.
The charity sale is run on an auction style. So even if you are later, if you are prepared to GIVE a HIGHER price, you just type your price over the previous price, and your contact details over the lower bid. Please observe the honour system of not poaching another person's details or typing over their auction bid unfairly. It's only fair if your bid is higher than theirs!
All bids will be closed on 20 December 2007, 12 noon, Singapore time. This list of books is NOT COMPLETE. I will be adding extra lists of items for charity up to 1 December 2007. Pls buy loads of books and give loads :)
I'm selling off some of my lit books as well as the more frivolous books/magazines for charity. I've done some research on the reputation/governance of the two charities i have in mind and they are:
1. Dover Park Hospice
2. The Singapore Children's Society
I've put up the list of books I'm selling on Google Docs under the Vjclitrocks account. 100% of all proceeds will go to the charities and you get to choose which one of the two to give it to! Once all the sales close, I will donate the collected sums and announce to you the sum donated, with documentation.
To Access Google Docs, you will need to:
1. Go to gmail.com
2. Type in vjclitrocks in the username
3. Type in the password: you should remember this or get it from your lit rep or me
4. You will see the inbox of the Vjclitrocks account: that's not it. Just look to the TOP LEFT HAND CORNER of the INBOX and you will see 'DOCUMENTS' in tiny font. Click on it and Voila, you are at the list.
The charity sale is run on an auction style. So even if you are later, if you are prepared to GIVE a HIGHER price, you just type your price over the previous price, and your contact details over the lower bid. Please observe the honour system of not poaching another person's details or typing over their auction bid unfairly. It's only fair if your bid is higher than theirs!
All bids will be closed on 20 December 2007, 12 noon, Singapore time. This list of books is NOT COMPLETE. I will be adding extra lists of items for charity up to 1 December 2007. Pls buy loads of books and give loads :)
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