January 5, 2002 Welcome to Young World, our weekly magazine for young people. This page is updated every Saturday. For current issue Click here Hi kids! The other day going through my old stuff, I found a few photographs which reminded me of the good old days when I was a student leading a very carefree life.... COVER STORY: Making money It all happened when I decided to go for my own personal computer. And here personal meant really personal. “Why don’t you use the one which is already here?” my father... The king and the sand Crocodiles. The name, the image, the perception. In some it strikes fear. The very thought of their reptilian nature, sharp toothed jaws and awesome power, coupled with their tenacity to kill... How Spiders Spin Websa Do you remember the nursery rhyme about little Miss Muffet? Well, Miss Muffet was a real person. And her father was an entomologist (one who studies spiders, among other insects). Ever... STORY TIME: Where there’s a will... Once upon a time, not so long ago, there lived two brothers, Bill and Will. Their parents had died long ago and they were brought up by their grandmother.... STORY TIME: The chick that wasn’t Truth is stranger than fiction, of that there is no doubt. This narrative is true — believe me. My family consists of my father, mother, my sister (I am the eldest)... An Ideal Picnic Spot One could hardly believe that an excellent shady, fruit farm equipped with facilities for families and children, where privacy is guaranteed, is at a stone’s throw from Karachi. There are swimming... MOVIE: On the line For all N‘Sync fans here’s a special treat for them. On the line stars young N‘Sync player Lance Bass in the main lead. The story revolves around around one guy and... BOOK: Detective stories ‘Be careful before you take a step’ — is what every fiction detective advises. So if you are an ardent fan of detective fiction, be careful when opting for Kingfisher’s Detective... MUSIC: In a world of your own If you are a Boyzone fan, then you must also like West Life. West Life’s latest album ‘World of our own’ is mainly focused on mellow music, packed with heart felt... CD REVIEW: Talking dictionary The name ‘Oxford’ is synonymous throughout the world for authoritative reference works and learning materials.... GAME TALK: Cadilacks and dinosaurs Cadilacks and Dinosaurs is an exciting action game with lots of fighting involved. There are four options for the players to choose from namely: Mustafa, Jack, Missio and Hannah. You can... WEB SITE: Virtual flowers Are you looking for some free and yet cool gifts for your near and dear ones? Then just log on to www.virtualflowers.com... ON AIR: New adventures Our very own Captain Planet is back with a brand new series, The New Adventures of Captain Planet. Watch the Captain and his five planeteers fight against evil to save Mother... COUNTRY HOPPING: Dominican Republic Dominican Republic is the second largest country of West Indies, comprising the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola and several small adjacent islands. It is situated 1080 km southeast of Florida, USA, between the Atlantic Ocean... Corruption and bribery CORRUPTION has become a worldwide problem. It has clung to mankind like an incurable disease. The true reason for corruption is a desire to get rich by any means. In a free and competitive society, investment of capital can yield only reasonable... Fakhr-e-Alam — the most popular guy in town “So when were you born?” “19th January, 1976.” “Right, 19th century 197...” “Abay oye, not 19th century, 19th January 1976! What do you think I am from the dinosaur age or something!... A memorable event The finals of the Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah Inter School Declamation Competition recently took place at Quaid’s residence, the Flag Staff House, in Karachi. Jointly sponsored by the Jinnah Society, Department... WEEKLY UPDATE: A threat to human lives HARIPUR: Illegal LPG gas cylinders fitted in a number of passenger vehicles in Haripur have become a threat to the lives of commuters travelling by these vehicles.... Super Sis I have a big problem. I’m 13-1/2 years old and have a niece who’s 14 years old. I think I’m in love with her. I don’t know what to do. I want to express my feelings to her but I don’t know how to do... VOCABULARY: Funny Words Here are some more words for you which sound funny but which hold valid meanings. They have been used in sentences. Go through them, identify the funny words and then check... You can quote * It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.... Mail Box THIS is in reply to Saad Thahim’s question about Pole Star (YW, December 22). The answer is that the Pole Star changes its direction every 5,000 to 10,000 years. Nothing is constant in this Universe. For further information... Poet''s Corner Christmas eve Christmas eve is filled with joy Santa comes with a bag of toys Reindeers fly up high Near the moon on the sky...

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