January 24, 2008
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COVER STORY: The bane and boon of a cell phone
 It was once a luxury only the rich hedonists could afford. Then it became a status symbol and a fashion accessory. Now it’s a commodity that ranks higher on people’s must-have lists than some basic necessities of life....
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REAL LIFE: A dream coming true
 Today’s cricket match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe at Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad, will provide the much needed entertainment to this city which is recovering from the aftermath of the recent mass-scale violence....
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PROFILE: A resilient fighter
 At one point during the interview Chris Abbas says, “Jigsaw puzzles are very good for the mind. They teach concentration –– putting things together that fit.”...
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COMMUNITY: Revolutionary for sale
 In the constantly changing world of fashion, one item that has remained surprisingly constant and in style over the past few years is a T-shirt plastered with the portrait of socialist revolutionary Che Guevara....
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HEALTH: Five secrets to weight loss
 With the start of every new year all of us make resolutions. Topping the list, of course, is the inimitable resolve to ‘lose weight and go on a diet’. We all hope that this year is definitely the “one” when you will go on a diet,...
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PHOTO FEATURE: Butterfly haven
 The magical, floating dance of multi-hued butterflies is a natural phenomenon which goes hand in hand with the great outdoors although, in the middle of the 54-acre Williamson Park on the...
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WOMEN: Cosmetic surgery to erase evidence of childbirth
 Six months after giving birth to her daughter Eva, Orlaith McAllister had her breasts done, going from a C-cup to a D-cup. “I breastfed for five weeks and I noticed that I had got smaller, especially on one side,” she says....
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CULTURE AGENDA: An enchanting trousseau
 The colourful long dresses displayed in glass windows used to incessantly draw my attention whenever I passed by on one of the main roads of Peshawar. One day I did stop and walk right into one of the many shops along the road....
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Farming — the best exercise
 Q I worked my own dairy farm for 50 years. I''ve been retired for five years. My wife says I''m turning to fat. I was quite muscular....
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GARDENING: Small is beautiful
 Q I have a craze for plants and gardens and have collected numerous books on this subject but the biggest problem is that I do not have enough space to vent out my desires. Could you please guide me on how to manage my passion for plants,...
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What’s On...
 FILMDirected by Sidney Lumet, who did some of his best work in the ’70s, it perhaps isn’t that surprising that Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead has the same down and dirty look as a New York movie from the era....
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EATING OUT: Close to perfect
 When meeting up with a dear old friend for the first time in a number of years, the lunch venue was easy to decide. For superb food, good service and peaceful ambience, the obvious choice was Pompeii....
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REPORT: The vital vitamin
Research on a global level has proved beyond doubt that vitamin E is absolutely crucial for human health. The most active component of vitamin E complex is alpha-tocopherol and this organic substance is the most powerful and essential antioxidant in the human body....
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