May 7, 2005
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Hi Kids!
By this time most of you must be through your exams and waiting for the results, though those of you appearing for your O and A levels should still be busy... 
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COVER STORY: Extra Sensory Perception
 The Sixth Sense — the popular movie is about a young boy who has the ability to sense or see individuals who have departed for the other world. His famous statement,...
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DEBATE: Do the schools try to teach too much?
 Crisp white uniform, polished shoes, a fresh face with twinkling eyes and a broad glimmering smile that has hidden the inner nervousness. This youngster of about three or four starts his...
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In the name of the Mother
 I am sure you’ve already read much on the occasion known as Mother’s Day in various publications of variable repute. So I won’t bore you with the staid details of how...
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STORY TIME: The new bus driver
 The first time I saw Mr Rehman I couldn’t help disliking him. His receding hairline, bushy eyebrows and puffy eye’s didn’t help it either. As I got on the bus I...
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He is coming!
 Mama! Here is a letter for you.” Yasir came inside the room shouting.
“What the hell is this Yasir, can’t you see I am busy on the phone!” I was pretty ‘displeased’....
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FEATURE: Children at risk
 Each and every child that is born brings a God’s message that the Creator is not disappointed with his creation. Nevertheless the rough reality of the world has not even spared...
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RISING STAR: – the kid gymnast
 Six –year-old Shazia Ejaz, a small and cute kid became an overnight gymnastic celebrity. She says that she would like to go to any school in Peshawar which offers facilities to...
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Kitchen Chores: Mom’s tips for baking
 I have been baking for a fairly long time but have managed to mess up a cake 30 per cent of that time. Believe it or not I’ve managed to mess...
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HEALTH LINE: The Mysteries of Sleep
 A night without sleep can be pure misery, but have you ever wondered why we need to sleep at all?...
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BOOK: JAMES AND THE GAINT PEACH
 It’s another very interesting story by Roald Dahl which is a must read by young readers. This story is about a very young boy James Henry Trotter. Until James was four...
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MOVIE: Son Of The Mask
 The wait is finally over as the sequel to one of the wackiest movies of all times, The Mask has recently been released but it doesn’t quite match the sparkling wit...
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WEBSITE: Pronounce It Right
Do you find difficulty in saying it right? Want to listen to the correct pronunciation in its true accent? Then www.cooldictionary.com is what you have been looking for. Exclusively designed to help you truly pronounce words, phrases etc. in a precise manner is what this site is all about....
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MUSIC: Eminem — Encore
 When Real Slim Shady LP was first released it would have been difficult to believe that it was the debut of someone who would prove to be one of the most controversial and successful pop icons of our time. Six years later Marshall Mathers is releasing his fourth major studio album.
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MAIL BOX
Treatment of juvenile delinquents I would like to draw the attention of the Pakistani government towards a very serious matter which is the treatment of juvenile perpetrators by the police. This, indeed, is a very grave matter as these are the very children who one day grow up to become big criminals....
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QUOTES
The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true. James Branch Cabell Content thyself to be obscurely good. When vice prevails, and impious men bear sway, the post of honour is a private station. Joseph Addison When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield. ....
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QUIZ: Water World
1) Which is the largest scale-less freshwater fish? 2) To protect itself from predators, what kind of defence mechanism does the porcupine fish has? 3) This sponge is named for its striking colour and is very common in the Pacific Ocean. Can you name it? 4) Which fish has a rod-like growth with a fleshy tip on its head? ...
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POETS’ CORNER: On Mother’s Day
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day The day for all mothers to be gay Receiving gifts from their children, Sweet for their life long treat. It is the day to hug your mothers And not to wait any further So don’t give it a second thought Tell your mother you love her a lot It’s the day of love and care So from your mother take the share ...... ...
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SUPER SIS
Dear Super Sis, I am a 16-year-old girl. My first problem is that my height is only 5ft and it is not increasing, while my weight is fine. Please advise me what should I do. My second problem is that I want to improve my English as I can’t speak the language fluently and I also face some problems in writing it, as my vocabulary is not good enough....
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Miscellanea: GCE world top achievers
 The British Council Exams Services organized a prize distribution ceremony in collaboration with the Ministry of Education for GCE World Achievers last month at the President House in Rawalpindi. Two hundred...
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