Dhaka Tribune Wednesday, September 4, 2013Volume 1, Issue 21

Tales From The CiTyEpisodE 20: invasionEpisodE 20: invasion

Tales From The CiTy

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1Jonaki's Headquarters

ContEnts

2 disCobang’s padSports star Kevin Prince BoatengSuperhero WolverineTeacher of the weekUttam Dominic GomesLearn English Kids Wordsearch

3 talEs from tHE CityInvasion

4 dr mEow’s labPet tips Know your kittenDIY Framing memoriesFun science Magic ketchup experimentAnimal facts Quokka

5 spEEdy’s ZonEBook SidekickedMovie Percy JacksonMusic The everyday playlistToy PicktionaryVideogame Dynasty Warriors

6 bHootum’s ClassroomAmazing factsFactsJokes

A weekly production ofDhakaTribune

EditorZafar Sobhan

Magazine EditorSabrina Fatma Ahmad

Treehouse TeamSabiha Mahmud SumiRubab Nayeem KhanMunira FidaiAzfar RahmanNatasha RahmanSaudia AfrinTahsin MominSama E DeenRifat Binte Haider

CartoonistSyed Rashad Imam Tanmoy

GraphicsSabiha Mahmud Sumi Mohammed Mahbub Alam

ProductionMasum Billah

AdvertisingShahidan Khurshed

CirculationWahid Murad

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Today is September 4, which in some countries is Newspaper Carrier Day. Basically, this is a day for your friendly newspaper man. In countries like the USA and Canada, young kids a little older than you guys work as paper boys, delivering newspapers from door to door. It might sound like a simple job, but think about all the people who have

to ride the bicycle all day, in hot weather and cold, in sunshine and rain, early in the morning, so that you can get your newspaper every day. It’s a LOT of work. So if you’re happy to get your copy of Treehouse today, be sure to thank your paper boy tomorrow. Make him a card! Let him know that he’s doing a great job. It’ll make him happy.

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Hey friends!

Solution: Heir no. 1 is the murderer. The reflection in the mirror shows a left-handed murderer, but as the reflection is an inversion, the killer is in fact right-handed, and as heir no. 1 is the only suspect with this qualification, he is probably also the murderer.

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

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1. This person works in a shop and helps customers.2. The cashier scans this label to find out the price.3. We put the things we want to buy in here and carry them around the shop.4. You give your money to this person in a shop.5. A person who is buying something.6. You can buy things outdoors at this place.7. You get this piece of paper once you get something.8. Another word for shop.9. The money goes in here.10. This is like a big basket with wheels.

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To guide and to lead, this week our favourite teacher is Uttam Dominic Gomes. An ardent lover of science, Gomes passed his HSC from Notre Dame College and enrolled himself in Dhaka University, where he graduated from the department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology. In the year 2008, he embarked on his teaching career, by joining SFX Green Herald School as a teacher of Physics and Chemistry for classes 6 to 9. Side by side, he joined St. Joseph as a teacher of Chemistry for classes 11 and 12. To “share the knowledge gained through work and experience” and to “create better futures for students as a guide and a mentor, helping them achieve their goals,” Gomes decided to teach and impart his passion for science to all his students. When free, he loves watching movies, reading books and has a penchant for travelling. Gomes, besides teaching, aspires to do doctoral research and work for MPhil in the near future. Sama E DEEn

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TEAChEr of ThE WEEk

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wolvErinE• Real Name James Howlett – AKA

Logan• Location Westchester County, New

York• First Appearance Incredible Hulk

(1974)• Team Affiliations X-Men, New

Avengers• Currently Seen In Wolverine, The

X-Men, New Avengers• Powers Wolverine has many animal

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A professional football player for German Bundesliga club Schalke04, Kevin-Prince Boateng was nominated as the best youth player in Germany from 2006 to 2007. It was followed by his performance as a defensive midfielder in the previous years. From 2001 to 2009, he represented Germany from under 15’s to their under 21’s. He played Premier League through a return

to the Bundesliga with Borussia, Dortmund from 2007 to 2010. He won a title in his first season and helped his second Premier League club to a runner-up place in another competition. In his third season he won two titles in two seasons by scoring the winning goal. Boateng has gained recognition for his strength, foot-speed and ball-juggling tricks.

Rubab nayEEm Khan

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like powers attributed to his mutant gene. His senses are extremely heightened, making him able to track by smell alone and detect nearby enemies. He also has bone claws that can pop out through the skin of his knuckles and are razor sharp weapons.

• Arch Rival Sabertooth, Apocalypse, Lady Deathstrike, Reavers, Brotherhood Of Evil Mutants

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kEvin-prinCE boatEngBorn6 March, 1987Place of BirthWedding, West Berlin, West Germany Playing positionDefensive Midfielder

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Looks like Jonaki picked the wrong friend to believe. Right now the Treehouse is under at-tack. Will the termites win? Keep reading to find out

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EpisodE 20: invasion

Created by Sabrina Fatma Ahmad Story by Sabrina Fatma Ahmad

Illustration by Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy

talEs from tHE City

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• Quokka is the happiest animal on earth.

• This animal is a small marsupial about the size of a domestic cat.

• It is found in south-western Australia.

• It poses no threat to humanity whatsoever.

• The animal is currently listed as “vulnerable” according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. RifaT binTE haiDER

Before you bring home a kitten you need to consider a few things, so that he/she can grow up to be a healthy happy cat. Here’s what you have to know to do right by your new pet.

IntroduceWhile you are at it, be very gentle. Kittens get spooked very easily. Approach him/her very slowly. Be patient if they are hiding under the bed or furniture. Fuzzy will lose her shyness and start sniffing you to check if you can be trusted.

SuppliesThese are essential• Litter box• Food bowl and a drinking saucer• Brush (for combing fur) • Flea soap

Kitty proofing the houseKittens are much tinier than you are; they need extra protection so that they don’t get hurt. If you’ve got yourself a tiny ball of fur, make sure he/she doesn’t go out of sight. Also, don’t open closets when your kitty is around, cats are curious creatures and tend to explore spaces like cupboards, closets, and cabinets. You wouldn’t want your precious to get stuck inside drawers. Your heart will break if you hear your kitty mewing for help.

VetTell your parents to call a vet at home. After your cat reaches a certain age, it will have to take vaccines. When cats get too playful, they scratch and bite, and without proper vaccination a cat bite can seriously injure you.

Sleeping spaceCat’s like warm spaces. Fuzzy will need a box, stuffed with old clothes so that it’s cosy enough for her. Your baby will sleep in peace. Rubab nayEEm Khan

dr meow's lab

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PET TIPs

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Things you need:• A 1 litre plastic bottle • Ketchup pack • Salt (using kosher salt helps keep

the water from becoming foggy)

Instructions1. Remove all the labels and fill it up

with water.2. Add a pack of ketchup to the

bottle.3. If the ketchup floats, you’re all

set. If the ketchup pack sinks, add about 3 table spoons of salt and shake it well. Continue until the packet floats.

4. Once it is constantly floating, make

tHE magiC kEtCHup ExpErimEnt!

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So many memories to capture, so many moments to remember forever. Why fret over buying picture frames on time? Make some of your own!

You will need• Photograph• Ruler• Cardboard• Scissors

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framing mEmoriEs

• Paint, brush and other decor• Glue• Markers

Instructions1. Add 2-3 inches to each dimension

of your picture and cut out two pieces of cardboard that equal the dimensions you calculated.

2. Mark out the sketch of your frame in the centre of one of the pieces

of cardboard and cut the shape out.

3. Decorate one side of the piece of cardboard with the cut-out window with colours, and other décor like glitters , crayons etc.

4. Place the decorated piece of cardboard facedown and mark three lines around the cut-out window, on the sides and the bottom, about ¼ inch from the

know your kitty

sure the bottle is filled to the top with water, and then cap it tightly.

5. Now squeeze the bottle. The magic ketchup should sink when you squeeze the bottle and float up when you release it. With some practice you can get it to stop in the middle of the bottle.

How does it work?This experiment is all about buoyancy and density. Buoyancy describes whether objects float or sink. This usually describes how things float in liquids, but from this experiment we can see how these things float in various glasses. RifaT binTE haiDER

window.5. Place thin lines of glue along

the lines you drew and place the remaining cardboard piece on top of the first, lining up the edges accurately.

6. Allow the glue to dry out.7. Insert the photo into the frame

through the top and place it on a stand wherever you want to.

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A sequel to the 2010 movie Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters takes you back to the ever craved land of the Greek Gods and the marvellous adventures of Percy Jackson, who, along with his friends, embarks on a journey in search for the Golden Fleece at the Sea of Monsters, to save the magical tree that protects their land from vicious enemies. When Luke Castellan attacks Camp Half-Blood

and threatens to destroy Mount Olympus, Percy’s mentor Chiron learns that Luke has poisoned the magic tree that guards the camp from all evil from the outside world. Adapted from the book of the same name, Percy Jacksons adventures are an international hit, which makes this movie a must watch on your list.Treehouse rating

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MusT WATCh MovIE

vIdEo GAME

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Dynasty Warriors 8 is an epic adventure that follows a number of heroic characters, each of whom are fighting to gain control over ancient China. The game features a number of interesting things including being one of many popular characters, and fighting different kingdoms. This sequel features 70 new characters, and a lot of different plot lines. Alongside, multiple player features and online leader boards are also supported. The new challenges are said to bring about a huge change in the scenario of the previous series and with its additional features, they make the game worthwhile. This game is suitable more for preteens as it lacks educational content.

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EpiC advEnturEThe StoryAndrew Bean is your 20th century superhero sidekick. Enrolled in a secret program called H.E.R.O. to be trained as a superhero assistant, he possesses extraordinary senses. His teacher, the Titan is too caught up in misery and pain. But when a sudden villain, the Dealer, who was thought to have been killed by the Titan years ago, returns with his three Jacks to destroy superheroes and their sidekicks Drew desperately tries to awaken the Titan,

but upon failure, he begins to doubt his loyalties and begins to walk the thin line between the good and bad. Any Good?With several action-packed fighting scenes, superheroes and super villains and strong messages on morality, loyalty, identity and consequences, Sidekicked gives you the difference between the good and the bad and is thus a must read for all.

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MusIC

1. Space Unicorn- Parry Gripp2. Rock-a-Bye-Your-Bear – The

Wiggles3. Chicken Dance- DJ’s choice 4. Hot Potato-The Wiggles5. Wobble- Hyper Dance Crew6. I Just Can’t Wait to Be King (From

Disney’s ‘’the Lion King’’)- Rowan Atkinson, Jason Weaver & Laura Williams

speedy's Zone

playlist!7. A Whole New World (From

Disney’s ‘’Aladdin’’)- Lea Salonga & Brad Kane

8. Dingle Dangle Scarecrow- Play School

9. Campfire Song Song- SpongeBob SquarePants

10. Peanut Butter Jelly Time (Radio Version)- Chip-Man & The Buckwheat Boyz

A spin off of the famous Charades, but just in sketches, Pictionary: The Game of Quick Draw is a real treat for all families set out to spend a wonderful evening together. The game consists of a game board, a one minute timer, 4 pencils, papers, a die and a card box along with instructions. Each team of players, large or small, has to roll the six sided challenge die and is assigned to hysterical scenarios from the card box, which the players have to sketch out on the papers, while the opponents have

Toy

to guess the answers by identifying the pictures. With every correct guess, the teams move around the game board and the one who reaches the final zone before the rival team, wins the game. Available at the toy stores in Gulshan and Dhanmondi, this quick draw classic is guaranteed to bring out hoards of laughter and fun and is a definite play for all.

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piCtionary : tHE gamE of quiCk draw

CoMPuTER BIN SHELF DESK CLoCK BooKCASE CuPBoARD BoARD

6bhootum's Classroom

amaZing faCts

lolQ: Why can’t your nose be 12

inches long?

A: Because then it would be a

foot!

Q: What has four wheels and

flies?

A: A garbage truck!

Q: What starts with a P, ends with

an E, and has a million letters in it?

A: Post Office!

Q: What did the blanket say to

the bed?

A: Don’t worry, I’ve got you

covered!

rofl Q: Why should you take a

pencil to bed? A: To draw the curtains! Q: How many books can you put in an empty

backpack? A: One! After that its not empty! Q: What kind of button won’t unbutton? A: A bellybutton!

Q: Why do sea-gulls fly over the sea? A: Because if they

flew over the bay they would be bagels! Q: What dog keeps the best time?

A: A watch dog.

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• All of the clocks in the movie Pulp Fiction are stuck on 4:20.• “Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the letters “mt”.• Almonds are members of the peach family.• Winston Churchill was born in a ladies’ room during a dance.• The youngest Pope was 11 years old.• The world’s youngest parents were 8 and 9 and lived in China in 1910.• A snail can sleep for 3 years.• China has more English speakers than the United States.• The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar

surrendered after 38 minutes.• A polar bear’s skin is black. Its fur is not white, but actually clear.• The electric chair was invented by a dentist.• Did you know you share your birthday with at least 9 other million people in the

world?• Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour.• On average, people fear spiders more than they do death.• The strongest muscle in the body is the TONGUE.• “I am” is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.• The longest word in the English language is 1909 letters long and it refers to a

distinct part of DNA.

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