Dhaka Tribune Wednesday, July 24, 2013Volume 1, Issue 15

Tales FromThe CiTy

Tales FromThe CiTy

EpisodE 14:school day BluEs

EpisodE 14:school day BluEs

Tales FromThe CiTy

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A weekly production ofDhakaTribune

EditorZafar Sobhan

Magazine EditorSabrina Fatma Ahmad

Treehouse TeamSabiha Mahmud SumiRubab Nayeem KhanMunira FidaiAfshan SattarAzfar RahmanNatasha RahmanSaudia AfrinTahsin MominAlveera MamoonSama E DeenRifat Binte Haider

ContributorMaria Iffat

CartoonistSyed Rashad Imam Tanmoy

GraphicsSabiha Mahmud Sumi Mohammed Mahbub Alam

ProductionMasum Billah

AdvertisingShahidan Khurshed

CirculationWahid Murad

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We’re done with two weeks of Ramadan, and have two more weeks to go.

Hope you’re hanging in there. We’ve got some fun and games to help you spend the hungry hours. Lots of jokes to keep you laughing away, our usual

crafts and science experiments, and also a special colouring section so you can give me new colours. Hope you enjoy it. Write to us and let us know how you’re spending Ramadan. Send your drawings, stories and poems to treehouse@dhakatribune.com lovE

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2 discoBang’s padSports star Lewis HamiltonSuperhero BatmanTeacher of the week Afsana Asif ShomaWord on the street ShojibLearn English kids Funnies

3 talEs From thE citySchool Day Blues

4 dr mEow’s laBDIY Crafts Sew your own pillowFun scince Tea bag rocket experimentFish facts AxolotlsQuiz

5 spEEdy’s ZonEBook A Tangle of KnotsMovie Bridge to TerabithiaMusic Nerf Vortex PraxisToy HarmonicaVideogame Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

6 Bhootum’s classroomTrivia Orb Weaver SpidersLearning is fun Eleven fun!Special story Stop bullyingJokes

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Afsana Asif Shoma is a respected, well-reputed teacher of O and A Level Economics, Business Studies, Accounting and Commerce. She has been in this noble profession for 19 years and counting. Initially starting her career in Chittagong, Afsana taught at CGS and many other prestigious schools such as Sunshine Grammar and Scholastica. Alongside teaching, she designs clothing for her boutique Dalsanea. She is also currently the vice chairman of the ASIX group. She is heartwarmingly popular amongst her students, mostly owing to her amorous personality and utter dedication to her work. She is proud of her quality to be able to mentor and counsel students in their personal lives as well. Having fallen in love with this profession, Afsana hopes to continue in this field in the years to come.

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10-year-old Shojib works day and night to earn his living. You can often spot him at the traffic signal, selling toys, even on days when it’s scorching outside. He never complains; he is happy to be independent at such a young age and he is sure that when he grows up he can take a better stand for himself. He often sees boys of his age and wonders what life would be like for them, perhaps better, perhaps not. For now, Shojib is happy with whatever little he has. His sense of independence is all that matters to him.

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What do you get if a cow jumps up and down?

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Do you understand the joke? “Shake” means to move backwards and forwards or up and down. To make milkshake you shake the milk and the fruit so it gets mixed up. Cows have milk inside them so if they could jump up and down the milk would shake!

You can play this game and more online at: www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglishkids

A milkshake!

Learnenglish Kids

Name Lewis Carl Davidson HamiltonBorn January 7, 1985Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England.

Teams Mclaren (2007-2012)Mercedes (2013-Present)Races 119 (119 starts)Championships 1 (2008)

Wins 21 Podiums 52 Career points 1012 Pole positions 29

First race 2007 Australian GrandPrixFirst win 2007 Canadian GrandPrixLast win 2012 United States GrandPrixLast race 2013 German GrandPrix

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Alter Ego Bruce WaynePlace of Origin EarthBase of Operations Gotham City, Bat CaveNotable features of characterUse of Batmobile and BatarangTeam AffiliationRobin, Catwoman, Superman, Justice League of AmericaNotable AliasesThe Bat, The Dark Knight, World’s Greatest DetectiveAbilitiesPossesses keen intellect and the best detective skills in the world, an excellent tactician and strategist, master of multiple martial arts including karate, judo, aikido and kung-fu. sAMA e deen

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Jonaki’s come to the City, and the only way she can stay in the Treehouse is if she goes to school. Looks like it’s not as easy as she thought it would be.

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EpisodE 14: school day BluEs

Created by Sabrina Fatma Ahmad Story by Sabrina Fatma Ahmad

Illustration by Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy

talEs From thE city

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• Axolotls or “Mexican Walking Fish” are actually amphibians like frogs and toads.

• They can grow from 20-40cm and live for 10-15 years.

• They have lungs but they breathe through their gills and skin.

• Axolotls feed on raw meat, fish and other worms and can be kept in aquariums.

• They are famous for their healing abilities. If an axolotl loses a leg, it will grow back!

• They can regenerate any part of their body like tail, skin, heart and kidneys.

• The Axolotl was an inspiration in the making of the Pokemon “Whooper” sAMA e deen

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What you need• Tea bag• Non flammable surface• Matches or lighter• Scissors

How to prepare1. Remove the staple, string and

label from the tea bag2. If the tea bag is not open on

its ends, cut both ends of and empty out the tea into the trash.

3. Unfold the bag of tea so that it is straight.

4. Use your fingers to open up the bag which will end up with a cylinder shape.

5. Stand the cylinder on one end of the dinner plate.

6. With a lighter, ignite the top of the cylinder.

7. Watch the flame travel down from the top of the cylinder. The tea bag will rise up like a rocket.

Why it happens?Air density – the flame heats the air inside the cylinder. Warm air rises above the cooler, less dense air. The tea bag then turns to ashes that is super lightweight and is lifted by the smoke. AfshAn sATTAr

Anybody with a sewing machine can now make cute AND easy slipcovers for their pillows. The covers will slip right off and are easy to wash, while making the living room look lively and pleasant.

You will need• colourful fabric• scissors or rotary cutter• thread• sewing machine• pins

Step 1Measure your pillow to determine the size of fabric you will need. Here’s an easy formula to remember. Length = (pillow’s size x 2)+1″, Width = pillows size + 1″. Once you have determined the size of your fabric, cut out the rectangle shape.

Step 2Hem both of your short edges 1/2 inch.

Step 3Fold your fabric in half, right sides together.

Step 4Fold your other edge in, overlapping the first fold. It should overlap about 2-3 inches.Pin sides.

Step 5Sew both ends shut (make sure not to close the middle - just the ends).

Step 6Flip the cover right side out and stuff your pillow in.

You’ll be making some fabulous pillows in no time at all. Once you get started, you just can’t stop, it’s that addictive! AlveerA MAMoon

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Which is the only continent without a desert?

Who first stepped on the moon?

What is the third-largest island in the world? (Hint: it’s a six-letter word ending in O)

Where did the Olympic Games originate?

Which is the largest ocean on earth?

Who invented the telephone?

In terms of continent size, where does Antarctica stand? Third largest, fourth largest or fifth largest?

On which city was the first atomic bomb attack?

Which country first used paper money?

1) Europe 4) Greece 7) 5th largest at 13,209,000 sq. km 2)Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin 5)Pacific Ocean 8) Hiroshima 3)Borneo 6)Alexander Graham Bell 9)China

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talEntEd, to BE or not to BE

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The Nerf Vortex Praxis is a handgun with a 10 disc magazine and is star of the new Vortex line.The Praxis utilises its removable 10 disc chip and seems to work perfectly for newbie’s. But if you want larger capacity then there is the Nitron with 20 disc chip. Big hands or small hands, doesn’t really matter, the Praxis works just fine. Simply aim towards the target using the

nice grip right below the barrel and pull the trigger. Once out of the barrel, the disc can travel up to 55-65 feet. Now that is super-duper awesome. Praxis has the longest range in the Nerf line-up. Even though these are discs and not darts, it does not make it any less fun to shoot them at targets a long way away. They might not be as precise as the darts, but that does not make them any less fun. TAhsin MoMin

An adaptation of the novel of the same name; this movie is perfect for anytime of the day. Meet Jesse Aarons (Josh Hutcherson); a typical fifth grader pre-teen, busy in his own world. Soon Jesse makes a new friend, Leslie Burke (Anna Sophia Robb) who also happens to be his next door neighbour. Soon they be-come friends. Every day, after school they would wander about in the woods. Soon, they discover an abandoned tree house and a broken truck. They decide to call the place, “Terabitihia”; a fantasy world which comes to life through their eyes. Soon enough, Leslie and Jesse are awestruck in their fantasy world over-coming loads of hurdles. Although a lot of people say books are always better than adapted movies; this movie has definitely created a buzz. It has won awards including “Best Family Feature Film (Fantasy on Musical). It is definitely a must see movie, readers! rifAT BinTe hAider

The StoryThe city of Poughkeepsie is just like any other city that you know, except it has one twist - the lives of its residents depend on whether they are Talented or not. Eleven-year-old orphan Cady has a definite talent for baking; Her friend Marigold, though unsure of her Talent, is a budding intelligent girl, but both these girls are forced to embark on a challenging journey when a wicked thief starts stealing Talents from people who have them, and these girls are forced to stop the villain and save the city all by themselves.

Any good ?With archaeological digs and yummy food recipes, A Tangle Of Knots stresses on the importance of family and loyalty and teaches all readers to do the right thing and to rise above their past mistakes and be better as a person. So yes, this is a must read. sAMA e deen

1. The simplest of the musical instru-ments, the harmonica is also called the Mouth Organ or French Harp.

2. It was invented in Berlin by Frie-drich Buschmann.

3. It produces sounds by employing of reeds inside it.

4. The reeds are set in a small, narrow case of wood or metal.

5. For each reed there is a hole , through which the player draws or blows in air with the mouth.

6. This produces sounds of two octaves and can be used to play a tune. sAMA e deen

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Author Lisa GraffAge 8 - 12 genre Fantasy

7 Facts aBout thE harmonica

If you are a Potter head, or at least a believer in magic, Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire is just the game for you.

Jinxes and spells will help you to de-feat your rivals and proceed through the various levels of the game and by embarking on this magical journey, you will be awed by the exceptional graph-ics that glorify the platform, engaging you throughout the whole adventure. In all, this game does a very good job at delivering an experience that is in line with the books and is thus, a must play game for all curious minds, who are seeking to indulge in a little bit of awe-someness and magic! sAMA e deen

Blast away!

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lolQ. What do you call a sleeping

bull?A. A bull-dozer

Q. What did the farmer call the cow that had no milk?

A. An udder failure

Q. Why are teddy bears never hungry?

A. Because they are always stuffed

Q. What did the judge say when the skunk walked in the court room?

A. Odour in the court!

Q. What sounds do porcupines make when they kiss?

A. Ouch!

Q. How does a lion greet the other animals in the forest?

A. Pleased to eat you!

Q. Why are fish so smart?A. Because they live in schools

Q. Why is a fish easy to weigh?A. Because they have their own

scales

Q. What do you call a cross between a snake and a pie?

A. A pie-thon

Q. What animals are on legal documents?

A. Seals

Q. What do you a call a cheese that isn’t yours?

A. Nacho cheese

Q. What do you get when you cross a rooster with a cocker spaniel?

A. Cock-a-poodle-doo!

Many kids in the world are upset because they are victims of a social ill called Bullying. It happens in schools every day. Do you feel sympathy for them? Do you want to help them? Let’s help them! When someone is mean to a weak boy or a girl, not just once, but couple of times, it hurts them.

There are four types of Bullying. The first way is by punching, kicking, pushing them, and these could lead to severe injuries.

The second way is by teasing, or name calling. It is very hurtful and it makes people feel bad about themselves.

There is a third way. When a bully doesn’t want someone to have any friends, they convince other kids to stay away from this person, so that they are alone.

The fourth way is by threatening. Bullies scare kids too much to let them ask for help from their teachers, school

counsellors or even parents. If a victim, speaks up for a

change and hits back this might lead to fights, and that’s not a good thing. But that shouldn’t mean they would keep putting up with the bullying. They should stay around friends or nearby teachers more often for safety.

Guardian International School has a special class on character and morality. From KG onwards students learn about important social ills and are obligated to take initiative to create productive awareness for the local community. Teachers are simply there as guides. For more information, call us 01618877701.

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Who knew multiplying two digit numbers with 11 could be fun! For example, lets multiply 12 with 11. First, split the number 12 into 1 and 2. Then add 1 and 2 to give 1 + 2 = 3. Finally place 3 in the middle of 12 and there you have it, the answer of 12 X 11 which is 132. Try this easy trick with other numbers and solve the problems real quick.

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Madagascan spiders can spin gi-gantic webs.

Spider silk is known as the strongest material we know from Mother Nature. It can stretch further than steel of the same breadth and is much stronger as well.

Spider silk is a very useful ma-terial for us because there are an infinite number of ways to make use of it. It could be used in hos-pitals to stitch patients and make aesthetic and very flexible body parts. It is also used to make shield clothing for police officers, air bags for cars, fishing nets, and parachutes that need to be tough in nature.

Orb spider venom is not haz-ardous to people and hence makes it more attractive for us humans. MunirA fidAi

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