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You can, indeed. But as Laura pointed out they are different editions from the ones Western homeschoolers are used to (at least, the elementary school ones). However, they are not expensive if you want to experiment. Lots of people buy electronics in Singapore as the prices are lower here than in the West, especially with the GST (sales tax) refund. Some people look for the Singapore Airlines stewardesses' costumes as gifts, as well. Feel free to ask further questions if you have any, and hope he has a great time :001_smile: Anne in Singapore
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My impression is that doctors (here at least) would exhaust all other options before going to Accutane, so if you haven't tried antibiotics yet, they might be worth a go before considering Accutane. However, the people I know who tried Accutane, after unsuccessfully trying everything else including antibiotics, were glad they took it since it turned out to be the only thing that worked. Anne
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What is the absolute BEST...
Anne in S'pore replied to Heather in Neverland's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I'm in Singapore, and most people don't use mosquito repellent regularly unless they're going to be outdoors for the day in grassy areas or near jungle patches. When repellent is used, the OFF sprays seem to be the most popular (one trick: spray on your hands and wipe on your ears so ears are protected too). I'm quite sure you should be able to buy OFF in Malaysia. For indoors, it really depends on the area your house is in. Something I have personally used in the past is a noise-emitting device that you plug into a wall socket. It emits a very high-pitched sound that apparently keeps mosquitoes away - some adults can't hear it, but it might bother you if you were sensitive to sounds. (It worked for me and didn't bother my ears too much.) There are also UV light devices that attract mosquitoes and other insects and zap them when they get in. Some people seem to attract mosquitoes and get bitten more than others... no idea why. Hope this helps :001_smile: Anne -
The best, smoothest, prettiest GEL pens!
Anne in S'pore replied to specialmama's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Muji pens :001_smile: They write smoothly and there are lots of pretty colours. I think this is the US online store site: http://www.muji.us/store/stationery/pen-pencil/gel-ink-ball-point-pen-0-5mm.html Anne -
My solution to developing an allergy to soft contact lenses (permanent, not disposables) after 2 years was to switch to hard (rigid gas permeable) lenses - which are so much more convenient! They are smaller than soft lenses and don't rub against your conjunctiva, hence less chance of allergic reaction, but are less comfortable than soft lenses and take some time to get used to. Anne
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I got this vaccine for myself, as did some of my friends, and if I had daughters we would want them to get it before they got married. I doubt there is such a thing as a 100% no-side-effects vaccination or medication. Anne
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Most, if not all, DVD players available in Malaysia and Singapore will be region-free but you can check with the salesperson just to make sure when you buy. Electronics are not expensive either, relatively speaking. I agree with the posters who recommended buying new appliances as fiddling with transformers is just not worth the trouble. None of the people I know who have moved to the US from this part of the world have taken any appliances over. Anne
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Yup, even us south-east Asians don't feel close to central Asia either :001_smile: Anne (in Singapore)
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Faust & Berlioz
Anne in S'pore replied to Janice in NJ's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Oooh... I hope you have fun! My choir is probably going to be performing in a concert version of this work next May, and I'm looking forward to it. Just ordered a recording :001_smile: Anne -
For what it's worth, specifically on the cancer risk, endometrial and ovarian cancer are usually not as easily detected and there are no standard screening tests for them, whereas there are widespread screening tests for breast and cervical cancer. Since the pill decreases the (very small) risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer and increases the (very small) risk of breast and cervical cancer, I figured the cancer risk wouldn't bother me. I know people who have gone on the pill for the reasons you describe. Please feel free to send me a PM. Anne
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I second the recommendation of the Hornblower books by C.S. Forrester. There is actually quite a bit of politics in some of them. I like that they portray military officers having to take politics into consideration, instead of only planning battles and action. I would also recommend Alistair MacLean's books (he wrote The Guns of Navarone recommended by a previous poster and many others), but they seem to be out of print... Anne
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DOW is up 900 points. Anyone know why?
Anne in S'pore replied to KIN's topic in General Education Discussion Board
:iagree: I remember reading this article during the Asian financial crisis. Anne -
Not difficult at all :001_smile: And when I visited NYC, there were often helpful people hanging around the subway maps asking where you wanted to go and offering advice on how to get there. Anne
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Is this academic overload?
Anne in S'pore replied to a topic in High School and Self-Education Board
For what it's worth, in Singapore NEM 3 and 4 are studied in the equivalent of 9th and 10th grade, respectively. Anne -
Guidance for music focused highschoolers
Anne in S'pore replied to ncmomo3's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
I think you have gotten lots of great advice. I just wanted to second what pianoplayer said about not neglecting academic subjects, as some are directly relevant to music. A music student will need to have some history, at least. Singing majors will need to have background in literature and poetic analysis, and foreign languages. Performers may have to write their own programme notes so research skills and writing are important. You never know whether a long-term performance career will happen, so exposure to other subjects will open other doors later in life that might also be related to music.Anne -
What are you reading?
Anne in S'pore replied to jmgconner's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I just finished Benson Bobrick's Wide as the Waters, about the English Bible, and am now reading (more like plodding through) Diarmaid MacCulloch's Reformation. After all that seriousness, I have a P.G. Wodehouse book, Leave it to Psmith, waiting to be read next! Anne -
Is anyone in Singapore?
Anne in S'pore replied to midwestbelle's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I'm Singaporean living in Singapore and would be happy to help. Feel free to PM me. Anne