Vol 1 issue 26

Tales From The CiTy

Dhaka Tribune Wednesday, October 9, 2013Volume 1, Issue 26

Tales From The CiTyEpisodEs 24: thE crashEpisodEs 24: thE crash

WEDN ESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2013

1Jonaki's headquarters

A weekly production ofDhakaTribune

EditorZafar Sobhan

Magazine EditorSabrina Fatma Ahmad

Treehouse TeamSabiha Mahmud SumiRubab Nayeem KhanAzfar RahmanMunira FidaiNatasha RahmanSaudia AfrinTahsin MominBaizid Haque Joarder

ContributorRad Shakar Bin KamalSyed Azraf ZamanSama E Deen

CartoonistSyed Rashad Imam TanmoyRio Shuvo

GraphicsSabiha Mahmud Sumi Mohammed Mahbub Alam

ProductionMasum Billah

AdvertisingShahidan Khurshed

CirculationWahid Murad

Email [email protected]

Websitewww.dhakatribune.com

We all know how school and homework can be a little too much for you. But don’t you worry; we bring for you a bunch of fun filled goodies that will lighten up your mood! Find out how Jonaki is doing after the dilemma of choosing sides, when something out of the blue happens. In Discobang’s Pad we have a powerful

super hero and a super villain sharing the same page. Flip through Dr Meows Lab and try to find cool experiments and try making an easy glitter lampshade to shine up your study table using our guide. Do let us know what you think at [email protected]. We love hearing from you!

LovEJonaki

hello friends,

Solution: A person with copying experience would never place the original with the face UP, so it couldn’t be Mike Nelson, but only the other person who knew the combination - Don Addison.

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2 discobang’s padTeacher of the weekRipak KunduSports star Nastia LiukinSuperhero of the weekAdam StrangeSupervillain of the weekBlack Adam Learn English Kids Paint it

3 taLEs from thE cityThe crash

4 dr mEow’s LabAnimal Facts American PaddlefishPet tips Cats love to scratch DIY Glittery sunglassesFun science Floating balls in the air

5 spEEdy’s ZonEBook Click Clack BooMovie The Short Game Instrument BassoonVideogame Dance Mat TypingMusic Teen Beach Movie Soundtrack

6 bhootum’s cLassroomAmazing facts; JokesPlanet profile Mars


2discobang's pad

TEAChEr of ThE WEEkSuPErhEro of ThE WEEk

SPorTS STAr

You can play this game and more online at:

www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglishkids

paint it!

Colour her scarf pink.

Colour her hat red.

Colour her gloves orange.

Colour her coat brown.

Colour her socks yellow.

Colour her trousers black.

Here is a picture of an ice skater. sHe’s wearing warm clotHes because it’s cold. can you colour Her clotHes?

nastia Liukin

Born October 30, 1989 (age 23)Place of birth Moscow, RussiaHeight 1.60 mWeight 52 kgOccupation GymnastEducation Southern Methodist University, Spring Creek AcademyParents Anna Kotchneva, Valeri LiukinZodiac Sign: Scorpio

Anastasia Valeryevna “Nastia” Liukin is a retired American artistic gymnast. She is the 2008 Olympic individual all-around Champion, the 2005 and 2007 World Champion on the balance beam, and the 2005 World Champion on the uneven bars. She won a total of 5 Medals at the 2008 Olympics, tying the record for most won by an American gymnast. Four years after she won the all-around individual gold medal, whereas Gabby Douglas won it for the USA at the 2012 summer Olympics. After the Soviet Union dissolved, she moved to the US at the young age of two. Both of her parents were champion gymnasts for the Soviet Union, and they were huge supporters of her throughout her competitive life.

Tahsin MoMin

Alter Ego Adam StrangePlace of Origin Rann, formerly EarthTeam Affiliation Justice League, Seven Soldiers of Victory, R.E.B.E.L.S.Abilities Wears a jet pack spacesuit that allows for sustained flight and interstellar travel; carries energy blast guns; generates solid-light equipment via spacesuit; can see into the whole electromagnetic spectrum.

Adam strange is a fictional character published by DC Comics and made its first appearance in Showcase #17 (November 1958). The character was created by Editor Julius Schwartz and the costume was designed by Murphy Anderson.

Tahsin MoMin

adam strangE

A friendly personality and a passionate lover of Science, this week we shine our light on Ripak Kundu. He started as a teacher of Chemistry for classes 8 to 12 in European Standard School (ESS) and is currently continuing his job there. When asked about why he decided to take up the profession of teaching, Kundu says “It was all for my students and I wanted to teach them what I have learnt. Learning has no limits, so as I learn every day, I want to pass on my knowledge on to my beloved students.” A keen lover of sports, when free, Kundu plays badminton, listens to music and also goes fishing on vacations. Eager to create an institution of chemistry in the future Kundu says “Chemistry is a subject that fascinated me throughout my life. Thus I want to open an institute in the future where students will be taught chemistry individually and with proper attention. It will be an institute with mixture of both theory and practical education and that too with the most equipments available.”

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in thE worLd of chEmistry

SuPErvillAin of ThE WEEk

Alter Ego Teth-Adam (original form)Theo Adam (reincarnated form) Place of Origin Rann, formerly EarthTeam Affiliation Kahndaq; Justice Society of America; Injustice Society; The Society; Suicide Squad; Monster Society of Evil; Black Marvel FamilyAbilities Magically bestowed aspects of various mythological figures which include super strength, super speed, super stamina, super senses, super intellect, healing factor, invulnerability, flight, and fearlessness.

Tahsin MoMin

bLack adam


thE crashWhile Jonaki is still going through the dilema of choosing sides, something crashed onto her classroom. Find out who or what it is?

ThE STory So fAr

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EpisodE 24: thE crash

Created by Sabrina Fatma Ahmad Story by Sabrina Fatma Ahmad

Illustration by Syed Rashad Imam TanmoyColour by Rio Shuvo

taLEs from thE city


dr meow's Lab

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AniMAl fACTS

fun SCiEnCE

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Cats have a habit of scratching furniture. We all know that scratching is a form of exercise for cats, unfortunately that excuses won’t work with our parents. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Read on more to find out how you can keep Fuzzy a way from the furniture.

Shoo! Whenever you see your cat scratching on carpets or furnitures, yell at them. You could say NO or shoo to scare them.

kEEp Em off!PET TiPS

The classic paper or canvas lamp-shades are fun to make. But what if you can make super easy and beautiful glitter lamp shades and that too with bottles. Here’s how

You will need• Large unlabelled glass bottles

open at the bottom• Tape• Glue• Glitter (preferably silver)

Instructions1. Put tape around the neck of

the bottle.2. Brush glue or adhesive on

the entire bottom half of the bottle.

3. Sprinkle glitter on top of the glue.

4. Leave the bottle to dry and pull off the tape to give a two toned look to the bottle.

5. Put your bottle shade on top of a bulb and go shiny!

saMa e deen

amErican paddLEfish poLyodon spathuLa

wingardium LEviosa or Just physics!You will need• A straw• A ping pong ball

How to1. Hold the straw in your mouth

and point it straight up.2. Blow very hard through the

straw and make a good stream of air.

3. Place the ball gently in the air stream and watch it float!

4. Keep the ball floating and do not chase it. Remember prac-tice makes perfect.

• The name Polyodon is derived from a Greek word, meaning “many teeth”

• The American Paddlefish pro-duces up to 600,000 eggs in fast-flowing waters every two to five years.

• The Paddlefish is capable of surviving for about 20 years.

• The fish cannot be caught using bait as they feed off plankton so other methods of fishing like snagging is used.

• The appearance of the paddle-fish resembles that of a shark, particularly their tail fins.

• Paddlefish eat microscopic plants and animals (plankton).

• The paddlefish’s skeleton is made up of cartilage rather than bone. baizid haque joarder

ExplanationThe floating ping pong ball follows what is known as Bernoulli’s Principle. When the air from the straw flows around the outside of the ball, the air flows evenly around each side. While gravity pulls the ball downwards, the

pressure below the ball from the moving stream of air forces it up-wards. As a result all the forces acting on the ball are balanced and the ball levitates in mid-air. This is the same principle, which allows airplanes to fly in the air. saMa e deen

rEady, sEt, sparkLE !

That way Fuzzy will understand that their actions have upset you. Be a little patient while you are at it. It will take time for your pet to get disciplined.

Toys Provide more toys for your cat so that it keeps them away from the furniture. Give them something which has a rough surface like a ball or an old rug. You could also crumple a piece of paper, make a hole on any one of the edges and attach a long string to it. Dangle it in front of

your cat, and he/she will be jumping with joy.

Patience As mentioned before, this will take some time for both you and your cat to master. If all else fails, gently sprinkle water at your cat when they scratch furnitures. Whatever you do, DO NOT pour water on them, it’ll just make them mad and they won’t listen to you at all. Also, they might end up scratching you.

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Have you ever wondered how people type without looking at the keyboard? Try your typing skills with Dance Mat Typing! This game uses animals as characters, which act as narrators to guide you through the levels. This game consists of four different levels narrated by different anthropomor-phic (having human characteristics) animals. Each level has three stages

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typE to briLLiancE

l The bassoon is the largest instrument from the woodwind family.

l Bassoons were originally called dulcians or curtals.

l The bassoon has 8 feet of tubing that is bent in a U shape to make it easier for the player to play.

l Since it is heavy it is supported by a seat strap hooked over the player’s chair.

l To create music, the bassoonist has to blow air through a double reed, which makes the reed vibrate.

l Notes are played by covering different tone holes with fingers , along the side of the body.

l Every note played requires different finger combinations over the key holes.

7 facts about thE bassoon

If you’re not already ticking the calen-dar, Halloween is just around the cor-ner. And to capture it’s creepy yet cele-bratory spirit, Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin brings out the perfect bedtime read. Click, Clack, Boo! Is a light, enjoy-able Halloween-themed story adapted from its predecessor Click, Clack, Moo. This time, however, the barn animals wish to party with Farmer Brown, in-stead of going against him.

The story proceeds as Farmer Brown, who is terrified of Halloween, puts out candy for the night’s trick-or-treaters and runs into bed in fright. In the meantime, the barn animals were

Book boo!

This summer, Disney is bringing back the heat with the opening of the Disney movie Teen beach movie soundtrack starring your favorite Disney stars Ross Lynch and Maia Mitchell. Ask yourself, what is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “summer”? T answer should be simple, beach, paradise or some place to relax and enjoy the bright summer sun. There are number of various songs inspired by 1960s hard rock and roll music with a typical high school musical drama with a beach in the background. The lyrics are clean

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throwback 60s and soothing and some even contain a romantic feel to it. On the other hand there are a few songs with very cheesy lines. Mostly, what shines through is how enjoyable rock and roll music can be if it is carried out with smart lyrics and clever musicians. The soundtrack features musicians with original songs and mixing them up with classic genres. This fun and family-friendly collection of old school style rock and roll movies are charmed by goofy lyrics and catchy tunes which will have you tap your feet even without realising it. syed azraf zaMan

Think the game of golf is for old, boring grandpas with nothing to do to pass their time? Well, think again! The Short Game is a brilliant documentary about the world’s greatest peewee golfers, still fresh from their “Legos” and potty training. These young 8 year old geniuses gather every year at the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in North Carolina to show the world that they are absolute warriors with a club in their hand. With their parent’s support, they are presented as role models for

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LittLE mEastros the world to see. The documentary illustrates how hard they have worked to become the best, regardless of how old they may be. It even includes exclusive interviews with their parents, coaches and renowned adult golfing professionals. Moreover, it also provides a basic teaching of golf and focuses on what it takes for these young achievers to become professional.

This documentary will make you want to follow your dreams, don’t miss it! rad sharar bin KaMaL

through which the gamer must step for-ward to reach the level after. At the end of each level the teacher with his/her supporting cast break into songs to cele-brate the player’s success. You can print out certificates of the levels you have completed and hang it like posters on your wall. There is also a word per min-ute typing test for you after completing the game. This game will make you a speedy typing expert in no time! You will learn how to position your fingers on the QWERTY keyboard which is the begin-ner level. This game is compatible with Linux, Mac and Windows.

syed azraf zaMan

MuST PlAy GAME

MoviE

busy preparing for the big party to cel-ebrate. Suddenly, Farmer Brown starts to hear strange, eerie noises which leads him to his door, where he finds an invitation to the party. Quietly, he creeps into the barn to check what was going on and he eventually joins the festivity, beating his fear.

With the main characters remain-ing together, this book shall provide a refreshing yet familiar experience and sending you to bed with goosebumps. Spooky sounds and humorous pictures are sure to keep you interested till the end.

rad sharar bin KaMaL


cOMPuTEr BIn SHELF DESK cLOcK BOOKcASE cuPBOArD BOArD

6bhootum's classroom

amaZing facts

rofl Q. Why did the student do

multiplication problem on the

floor?A. The teacher told her not to

use the tables.Q. Why did the boy bring a

ladder to school?A. He wanted to go to high

school.

Q. What is snake’s favorite subject?A. Hiss-tory.

Q. Why did the tomato turn red?A. Because it saw the

salad dressing.Q. What vegetables do librarians like?A. Quiet peas.

Q. What did the computer do at lunchtime?A. It had a byte.


Q. Why did the teacher wear

sunglasses?

A. Because her students were bright.

Q. Why was the teacher cross-eyed?

A. She couldn’t control her pupils.

Q. What’s orange and sounds like

parrot?

A. A carrot.

Q. Why did the teacher write on the

window?

A. To make the lesson very clear.

PlAnET ProfilE

1. They call me the “red planet”, as I’m covered with red dust that looks like rust (hey, that rhymes!).2. I have two moons, both shaped like potatoes - so, if you happen to come across a giant potato-shaped object in the sky, it’s probably one of them!3. A day on Mars is just over 24 hours long- almost the same as Earth.4. By the time I’ve orbited the Sun once, my nearest pal Earth has already done it twice!5. Between me and my best friend, the Earth, stands the notorious Asteroid belt (I hate those goons).

6. I have plenty of craters and volcanoes on my surface. My biggest volcano, Olympus Mons, is thrice as high as Earth’s Mount Everest!7. I have seasons too, but it’s much chillier here than on Earth, as I’m further from the Sun.8. The storms of red dust I often experience would make Earth’s storms look like picnics!9. I have some dried-up river beds on my surface, along with some compounds scientists on Earth believe are crucial for living things to survive. Does that mean I once supported life? You’ll have to find out!

I AM MArS

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