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View this message in a browser. http://archives.subscribermail.com/msg/a65a36d5afe24e4a8e3ef53c33025f7a.htm Visit our site at http://www.homeschoolnewslink.com In this issue: > Menu Coupons > Side Column Sponsors > Menu Buttons > 2008 Conference Speakers > 2008 Conference Speakers - Nick Brosco & Lennon Leppert > Nick Brosco > Lennon Leppert > Location and Date > Conference Sponsor Spotlight: Creekbed Technology > Register > Conference Raffle Prize - Costa Rica 10-day tour for two! > Bicycle Raffle > Conference Raffle! - Flying Point Press! > Win an AllStar Machine! From Ellison Machines > Thank You to Our Vendors > Support Our Conference Vendors > Footer ____________________MENU COUPONS__________________ ************************************************** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! http://www.californiahomeschoolconference.com/ __________________________________________________ ************************************************** ________________SIDE COLUMN SPONSORS______________ ************************************************** CONFERENCE SPONSORS (HTTP://WWW.CALIFORNIAHOMESCHOOLCONFERENCE.COM/SPONSORS.ASPX) Conference Sponsors ================================================== CANON PRESS ================================================== AVKO ================================================== ART INSTRUCTION SCHOOL ================================================== CUPRIDENT (http://www.cuprident.com) (http://www.cuprident.com) ================================================== LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ================================================== BRAIN BALANCE ================================================== CONFERENCE VENDORS (HTTP://WWW.CALIFORNIAHOMESCHOOLCONFERENCE.COM/SPONSORS.ASPX) Conference Vendors ================================================== AH-HA VOCABULARY ================================================== THE DRAMA GAME FILE ================================================== LIVELY LATIN ================================================== ACE: ACCELERATED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ================================================== MONEY SAVVY ================================================== WHOLE MOVEMENT ================================================== USBORNE BOOKS BY JILL ================================================== BURTON DIGITAL BOOKS ================================================== GAMES BY BEA ================================================== HOMESCHOOL ART VIDEOS ================================================== EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION ================================================== THE APPRENTICE DOCTOR (HTTP://WWW.THEAPPRENTICEDOCTOR.COM) The Apprentice Doctor ================================================== EMPOWER WRITER ================================================== CREEKBED TECHNOLOGY ================================================== MARSH CREEK PRESS ================================================== KEEP WATCHING __________________________________________________ ************************************************** ____________________MENU BUTTONS__________________ ************************************************** GARAGE SALE C1.0 http://www.californiahomeschoolconference.com/pdfs/2008-garage-sale.pdf ================================================== VENDORS C:2 http://www.californiahomeschoolconference.com/sponsors.aspx ================================================== RAFFLE PRIZES http://www.californiahomeschoolconference.com/raffle.aspx ================================================== TALENT SHOW C1.0 http://www.californiahomeschoolconference.com/pdfs/2008-talent-show.pdf __________________________________________________ ************************************************** 2008 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS http://www.californiahomeschoolconference.com/workshops.aspx 2008 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS - NICK BROSCO & LENNON LEPPERT Children's Workshop: "Making Your Own Video" This three part hands on filming experience will provide excitement for all. Making a film may seem overwhelming, however with the guidance of Lennon Leppert and Nick Brosco that myth will be destroyed. The two film makers will cover the art of preparing for, shooting and editing your very own film. In addition, they will touch on screenplay writing, directing and equipment choices. Francis Ford Coppola, eat your heart out. Making Your Own Video Workshop (http://www.californiahomeschoolconference.com/allkid.aspx) NICK BROSCO Nick Brosco (http://www.blueedgemedia.net) Nick Brosco was homeschooled all of his life. He has been shooting and editing digital video for the past five years. His company, Blue Edge Media, has produced wedding and event video, corporate video, and photo montages, as well as having provided DVD authoring and post-production editing services. See Nick's website at www.blueedgemedia.net (http://www.blueedgemedia.net) LENNON LEPPERT Lennon Leppert (http://www.framemusic.net) Lennon Leppert, 20 years old, is the graphic artist for The Link Newspaper. He was homeschooled all of his life. He is active in digital photography and in editing digital video and post-production. He is well versed in the Adobe line of products including Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects and Flash, and he has in-depth knowledge of Mac-based video-editing programs such as Final Cut Pro. See Lennon's website at www.framemusic.net (http://www.framemusic.net) LOCATION AND DATE http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxag-renaissance-agoura-hills-hotel/ CONFERENCE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: CREEKBED TECHNOLOGY In the past, homeschooling families could not take advantage of the discounts available to schools and other groups. But Creekbed Technology Inc., a major computer supplier for private high schools, colleges, and universities in Southern California, brings their savings and expertise to homeschoolers everywhere! Even though you might only have a couple of students in your house, you can now get the volume discount and educational pricing because you are a subscriber to The LINK! Manufacturers will offer larger discounts for larger volumes and we have arranged with Lenovo, to provide you with greater discounts than are normally available. They are also offering discounted accessories, which you can find on our website when you go to order. You can purchase these products and more at www.creekbedtech.com (http://www.creekbedtech.com) under The LINK. Dear Home Schoolers, Creekbed Technology Inc. is a major computer supplier for private high schools, colleges, and universities in Southern California and now we bring that savings and expertise to you! Even though you might only have a couple students in your house, you can now get the volume discount and educational pricing because you belong to The LINK. Since a manufacturer will give larger discounts for larger volumes, we have arranged with Lenovo the opportunity to give you greater discounts than are normally available. They are also offering discounted accessories you can find on our website when you go to order. You can purchase these products and more at www.creekbedtech.com (http://www.creekbedtech.com) under The LINK. (Regular Price is $1722, Low web price is $1447) Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2gHz, 1GB, 120GB, 15.4” WSXGA+, DVD-RW Dual Layer, Intel High Definition Audio, 802.11a/b/g wireless, Vista Business, 3 year warranty. 64574XU (Gaming) ThinkPad T61 at $1514 (Regular price is $1882, Low web price is $1541) Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2gHz, 2GB, 100GB, 15.4”WXGA+, DVD-RW Dual Layer, Intel High Definition Audio, 802.11a/b/g wireless, Vista Ultimate, 3 year warranty. 64576DU (Gaming) ThinkPad R61 at $845 (Regular Price is 988, Low web price is $845) Celeron 1.86, 1GB RAM, 80GB, DVD/CD-RW, 15.4” WXGA, Intel High Definition Audio, 802.11/g wireless, Vista Business, 3 year warranty 8933B7U ThinkPad R61 at $1027 (Regular price is $1268, Low web price is $1078) Core 2 Duo 2.0 gHz T7300, 1GB, 80GB, DVD/CD-RW, 14”WXGA, Intel High Definition Audio, 802.11/g wireless, Vista Business, 3 year warranty 773311U ThinkPad R61 at $1244 (Regular price is $1533, Low web price is $1320) Core 2 Duo 2.2gHz T7500, 1GB, 120GB, DVD-RW/CD-RW, Intel High Definition Audio, 14”WXGA+ with webcam, 802.11/g wireless, Vista Business 3 year warranty 774303U (Gaming) ThinkPad X61t at $1659 (Regular price is $2237. Low web price is $1853) Intel Core 2 Duo T7800 1.83 gHz, 2GB, 100GB, 12.1” WVA XGA Tablet, Intel High Definition Audio, 802.11/g wireless, Vista Business 3 year warranty 7762H7U Microsoft Office Standard 2007—Retail Package at $137 Regular price $399.97 This package includes: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, License and CD-Media Why Lenovo? 1. Lenovo/IBM is a leader in advanced laptop technology. Lenovo was the first company in the world to win the label “environmentally friendly—GOLD STATUS” monitor and desktop by EPEAT, the primary organization that evaluates computers and electronics. 2. Lenovo is the only laptop approved for space flight by NASA. This is not a backup computer, but these laptops play critical roles in the space program. 3. Lenovo is also has many “firsts” in bringing to the market place technology that we all now consider standard, such as DVD ROM, finger print readers etc. 4. While we will gladly service these laptops for you as an authorized service center, you can have your laptop serviced anywhere in the U.S. at any authorized location. Why these laptops specifically? 1. These are business class models. If you go to Best Buy or Circuit City to buy a laptop you get a retail laptop. They come with one year warranty and have no durability features as the business class models do. So if your laptop breaks down after a year and a half, you have to either spend large quantities of money to fix it or buy a new one. Our experience is a high percentage of computers that come in to our shop for fixing are retail models. Rarely do we see business class models. 2. Business class laptops such as Lenovo is offering here, cost a little more but they come with a three year warranty, and many durability features such as a spill proof keyboard (look at the keyboard drain holes on the bottom of the notebook. Liquid goes right through and doesn’t even enter the computer), an accelerometer which detects when a laptop is being dropped and lifts the needle off the hard drive to protect it, crumple zones, “roll cage”, and shock mounted hard drives. These ThinkPad models are also quieter and cooler than the competition by design. 3. Lenovo failure rates are some of the lowest in the industry. The computer industry as a whole has lowered the need for service on laptops but Lenovo is 33% lower than the industry average and has reduced the service needs for laptops by 9% in the last two years alone. Why only Lenovo offered instead of other name brands? 1. Volume equals discount. The manufacturers all look for ways to increase their volume. The more you buy the more discounted pricing they will offer. The wider variety of computers we offer the fewer each manufacturer sells to your organization so the smaller discounts they will give. 2. Lenovo believes in your home school network and see big possibilities. They are the first to step up and offer substantial discounts to you. Lenovo is offering large discounts for a new market they have not yet touched. Creekbed Technology Inc is an Authorized Service Center for Lenovo, Sony, and Toshiba as well as an Authorized Educational Reseller for Microsoft Corporation. You can purchase these products and more at www.creekbedtech.com (http://www.creekbedtech.com) (http://www.creekbedtech.com) REGISTER http://www.californiahomeschoolconference.com/ CONFERENCE RAFFLE PRIZE - COSTA RICA 10-DAY TOUR FOR TWO! Caravan Tours (http://www.caravantours.com) Day 1 - San José, Costa Rica Welcome to the "rich coast," friendly land of democracy and rare natural beauty. With naturalist guides, see exotic birds and wildlife, hike in jungle rainforests, view volcanoes, soak in hot springs and cruise through biological reserves. Relax on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Caravan provides transfers from the San José airport to your hotel for a two night stay. Rooms are available for check in after 3:00 p.m. Dine at your hotel, then join Caravan for an 8:00 p.m. welcome briefing. Day 2 - Poás Volcano, San José City Tour After breakfast, see the statue of the drummer boy, Costa Rica's hero. Next, weather permitting, visit Poás Volcano, dormant since 1991. You can safely view this dramatic mile-wide crater from an overlook. Enjoy lunch. Next, see San José's Plaza de la Cultura, Central Park and the National Theatre. Visit the National Museum (on Mondays, visit the Gold Museum instead). Enjoy dinner. Day 3 - Rainforest Aerial Tram Scenic morning drive through Braulio Carrillo Park. Look for cascading waterfalls. Then, a thrilling adventure into the heart of the rainforest. Glide through the jungle canopy on the world famous rainforest aerial tram, rated one of Costa Rica's top tourist attractions. Next, with a naturalist guide, enjoy a short rainforest hike on level terrain. Enjoy lunch. Visit a butterfly garden. Then, cruise through rivers and canals to the 47,000 acre Tortuguero National Park. Tortuguero is home to more than 300 species of birds. Look for toucans, parrots, kingfishers and the rare green macaw. Enjoy a two night stay at your lodge. After dinner in Tortuguero, a naturalist talks about the rainforest. Day 4 - Tortuguero Park, Canal Cruise Cruise this morning with naturalist guides along canals lined by raffia palm, habitat of howler and white-faced monkeys, green iguanas and tropical birds. Look for white and snowy egrets and the amazing nests of the montezuma oropendola. Then, enter the mysterious reflecting waters of Caño Palma wildlife reserve. Next, visit the Green Turtle Research Station. Learn about efforts to protect the turtle's nesting habitat, eggs and young hatchlings. Walk along the Atlantic turtle nesting beaches with a naturalist guide. Next, to Tortuguero village. Meet Costa Rican school children on your visit to a local school (when in session). Return to your lodge for lunch. Free time to enjoy your lodge's swimming pool and tropical flower gardens. Enjoy an afternoon boat excursion into Tortuguero Park. Look for otters, turtles and manatees. Dinner. Day 5 - San Carlos Valley, Fortuna Morning cruise on Tortuguero River. See a banana plantation. Lunch, then a brief stop at Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve. Here you can walk the nearly 300 foot long suspension bridge over a jungle river. Next, through scenic countryside to the San Carlos Valley for a two night stay in Fortuna. Dinner. Day 6 - Caño Negro, Hot Springs, Arenal Head north this morning, passing through sugar cane, teak and orange plantations. Then, cruise on the Rio Frio which runs through the world famous Caño Negro wildlife refuge, home to many migratory birds found nowhere else in Costa Rica. Look for whistling ducks, roseate spoonbills, cormorants, anhingas, blue heron, and northern jacanas. Watch for caimans, crocodiles, spider monkeys and web-footed, water-walking lizards. Lunch. Return to Fortuna. Free time to explore this charming village. Then, enjoy a relaxing soak in the volcanic hot springs. Weather permitting, see nearby Arenal Volcano's softly glowing lava flow. Enjoy dinner. Day 7 - Cloud Forest Hike, Central Pacific Coast This morning, drive by the Children's Eternal Rainforest, part of the Monteverde cloud forest region. The Children's Rainforest was purchased with donations from school children around the world to be preserved forever. Next, enter a cloud forest reserve, home to epiphytes, orchids, ferns and tropical birds, for a guided walk. Cloud forests are like rainforests, but with less rain and more humidity. Look for many species of hummingbirds in the feeding gallery. Lunch at a cloud forest restaurant. Then, to Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast for a two night stay. Dinner is at your resort. Day 8 - Pacific Coast, Manuel Antonio This morning drive by the Carara Biological Reserve. This tropical bird and wildlife sanctuary is one of the world's few nesting places for the scarlet macaw. Then, visit Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica's most beautiful park. Time to beachcomb or swim at the three pristine beaches, rated among the top ten in the world. Easy hiking trails wind along the shore, home to one of the last natural habitats of the playful rare squirrel monkey. Lunch. Return to your resort to enjoy leisure time. Dinner. Day 9 - Sarchi, Coffee Plantation Morning visit to Sarchi. See the painted ox carts and colorful handicrafts. Enjoy lunch. Next, see the metallic church of Grecia. Then, visit a coffee plantation. Pick a few beans when in season. Sample fresh Costa Rican coffee and learn about the history of the coffee bean. Return to San José. Farewell dinner. Day 10 - San José Your tour ends after breakfast this morning at your hotel. Caravan provides transfers throughout the day to the San José airport. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. ¡Hasta la vista! BICYCLE RAFFLE Register Now for Your Chance to Win Two Bicycles! http://www.californiahomeschoolconference.com/ CONFERENCE RAFFLE! - FLYING POINT PRESS! Flying Point Press (http://www.flyingpointpress.com) will be donating a set of their books for young readers for the conference raffle this year! Flying Point Press (http://www.flyingpointpress.com) is a book packaging company focused on narrative nonfiction and historic fiction for readers ages ten to fifteen. They believe that books for young readers should be full of action and adventure, with real-life characters that are bold, active, and heroic. About the raffle Each year we hold a conference raffle. This year's will be during the Saturday night dance, while the band takes its breaks (If you cannot be present, you can give your ticket to a friend who is present). The tickets are only $1 each and each registered conference attendee receives one in his/her Registration Packet - just for registering! Additional tickets will be available to purchase at the conference. Look in future Conference E-newsletters, for updates on the excellent prizes that our sponsors donate to the raffle. To date, our prizes are: (1) Two fantastic die-cutting machines donated by Ellison (http://www.ellison.com); (2) A set of books from Flying Point Press (http://www.flyingpointpress.com); (3) A 10-day tour to Costa Rica for two from Caravan Tours (http://www.caravantours.com); (4) and Two bikes. We are awaiting confirmation on many more great prizes, so please check future Conference Newsletters. The proceeds from the sales of raffle tickets go toward our Conference Scholarships. WIN AN ALLSTAR MACHINE! FROM ELLISON MACHINES The Ellison AllStar Machine performs as your most dependable helper. This lightweight and child-friendly addition to the classroom cuts a wide variety of materials with its own exclusive line of dies for use only in the AllStar Machine. For even more creative possibilities, all Sizzix Originals Dies will work in the AllStar Machine. To facilitate easy cutting, each AllStar Die features special alignment marks on its top for quick cutting guidelines and everytime cutting perfection. Added security features include locking handle to safeguard machine from unwanted usage (locked position indicated by red color) and is UL Listed. Space-efficient drawer packs plenty of space for Cutting Pad, Shims and Instruction Booklet (included with purchase of AllStar Machine). 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