January 7, 2006
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Hi kids!
 I hope all of you are enjoying the extra winter vacation — extended till Eidul Azha. The weather has suddenly turned chilly, even in normally mild Karachi....
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For all who wish to read…
 Where would we be without books? From the times when man used to scribble on pieces of papyrus and stone through the long, literary journey into the present, writing has certainly come a long way....
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A catastrophic experience
 Dear Diary,I was really drowsy that day that’s why I decided to bunk my first period at college and to sleep a little longer after Sehri....
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Be positive
It is a fact that if you think that life is dreadful then sure enough, your life will probably become dreadful. For example, if you think you are over weight and...
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Keeping cool
 Waves of terror swept over me, as the abductor slammed the lid shut, leaving me inside the cramped darkness of the car trunk. Refusing to negotiate with panic I shook my...
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Why!
 His parents stared helplessly, with tears of grief erupting from their eyes, at the unconscious body of their only child, Sam, lying there in front them....
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2006 — here I come
 It was New Years Eve and, rummaging in an old school file I accidentally stumbled over yesterday. I had found something: A crumpled piece of paper, half torn, furrowed and scratched;...
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We love to hate them
 Villains have always played an interesting role in the movies. Despite their evil acts, people love them and enjoy their wickedness. Ever since Walt Disney created Steamboat Willie and Snow White...
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Who were the Vikings?
 This is the story of a people who crossed the sea in search of other lands. In small boats they travelled mighty oceans and settled eventually in Britain....
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The wonder girl from Pakistan
 Kids can work wonders. This is a phrase often heard and said by people. But it is very rare that we come across a kid who has actually received recognition the world over....
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Poets’ corner
New Year The New Year Is finally here This year is full of joy For every girl and boy...
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RECIPE: Recipes for winter
Winters are in full swings. All of us are enjoying the special gift of winter, dry fruits. Another special gift of winter is carrot which is very beneficial for our health especially for eye sight....
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When all doors close
 A recent sad story of my brother’s friend enlightened my mind and brought to light a very important fact of life that when a person is happy he has a host...
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Weekly update
UK toothpaste ads rapped for breaking rules: LONDON: Britain’s advertising regulator has asked two toothpaste manufacturers to withdraw or modify television ads aimed at people with sensitive teeth....
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Mail box
Stop staring: This is with reference to the problem discussed earlier in this magazine. I myself as a girl have experienced such problems while going to school and coming back in a private van....
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Super Sis
I’m a 12-year-old girl and I had a crush on a boy from my class. I unconsciously told the whole class about it, and now the boy hates me (I think),...
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BOOK: Guinness world records 2006
 The best selling ‘Guinness World Records 2006’ is back and this time, it’s better than ever! Crowded with limitless photographs of those who have achieved the unthinkable, and – for the...
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MOVIE: Kiki’s delivery service
 Kiki’s Delivery Service is a cartoon movie directed and produced by Hayao Miyazaki (whose film Spirited Away won the award for Best Animated Film in 2003)....
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WEBSITE: Spiritual journey
We all wish and dream to go to Mecca and perform Haj. The Holy Kaaba is indeed the most blessed place on earth. You can feel it as soon as you set your eyes on Holy Kaaba....
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Quotes
Just the knowledge that a good book is awaiting one at the end of a long day makes that day happier....
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All creatures great and small: animal oddities of 2005
 Alongside tragedies, wars and natural disasters the year just ended brought its share of unusual, outrageous and tragi-comic and just downright silly news items....
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Science on a lighter note: offbeat tales of 2005
 Among the oddities served up by the world of science:
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Believe it or leave it: strange stories of 2005
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Art corner
Dear readers, Please note that we do not accept drawings sent for the art corner via email. Send in your drawings only through regular mail. Art corner contributions through email will not be accepted....
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