Treehouse Vol 1 Issue 13

Dhaka Tribune Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Volume 1, Issue 13

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Tales From the City

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Jonaki's Headquarters Hey Friends!

We have a very special issue for you this week. We’ve just finished the first chapter of the Tales from the City, so if you missed out on any of the episodes, you can read the whole thing at once in our special double issue.

We still have our usual goodies scattered through our pages, so you can have a nice game of scavenger hunt, looking for

all the little facts, games and trivia we’ve hidden in each page. Hope you enjoy this week’s Treehouse as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

Do let us know if there’s something else you’d like to see in the Treehouse.

Send us your drawings and poems! We love hearing from you! Write to us at treehouse@dhakatribune.com

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What Pi Sounds Like

Opochoy Komai, Poribesh Bachai!

DhakaTribune Editor Zafar Sobhan

Magazine Editor Sabrina Fatma Ahmad Treehouse Team Sabiha Mahmud Sumi Rubab Nayeem Khan Munira Fidai Afshan Sattar Azfar Rahman Natasha Rahman Saudia Afrin Tahsin Momin Alveera Mamoon Sama E Deen Rifat Binte Haider Cartoonist Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy Graphics Sabiha Mahmud Sumi Mohammed Mahbub Alam Production Masum Billah Advertising Shahidan Khurshed Circulation Wahid Murad Email treehouse@dhakatribune.com Website www.dhakatribune.com

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Rubab Nayeem Khan

When I grow older …

Rahat gleefully makes his way through the narrow street that leads to his home. It may be yet another hot afternoon, but even that can’t tire this young boy - he squeals with joy as he gets balloons from the vendor. His home is simple; his parents work hard day and night and can barely manage two proper meals every day. Yet, Rahat is hell bound in making sure he gets his share of smiles every day. He dreams of becoming a doctor one day and says with enthusiasm that he would be glad to give his parents a better future – but the only thing that upsets Rahat is that, he wouldn’t have much time to play when he grows up. Naïve as he may be, at least Rahat knows what makes him happy.

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tions, art competitions and other interactive means, the benefits of lower wastage and waste disposal in general.

They also plan to plant one trash bin in each school so that the students are encouraged to continue implementing what they learn in the workshop.

They believe the campaign will work as it not only involves children but also teachers so they will get dual support and better exposure. The campaign is designed in a way that helps them communicate their message to the children at their level and have the teachers support them through their own observations at school.

The group is hopeful about Igloo sponsoring their event this time. We say, kudos for the brilliant planning that has evidently gone into the event and good luck from Treehouse!

What is Pi? It is a constant that is used in math equations. When you hear about Pi, your brain gets frazzled thinking about a string of numbers starting with 3.141. Imagine what it would be like if a musical note was added for all the numbers in Pi? New Scientists video "What Pi Sounds Like" is a music video made

by Michael John Blake shows how one can add music to each of the numbers in Pi. Numbers are assigned to the eight notes in major scales and so are chords. Using this logic he made a musical interpretation of Pi in 31 decimal places at 157 beats per minute. He used three different instruments to create a complete symphony. It's pretty catchy and even if you are scared of math you can't help but appreciate it.

Check out the video on Youtube.

Just search for "What Pi Sounds Like."

word on the street

Source: Jaago Foundation www.jaago.com.bd

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Reduce waste and save the environment- that’s the slogan Green Channel goes by. The 15 member youth organization has been in the waste management awareness scheme for the past one year and have come a long way from placing 6 trash cans in Gulshan.

The driven group has placed 75 trademark bins all over the country out of the planned 815, all over the country.

The group alongside also organizes workshops for the general public to raise awareness on the benefits of reducing waste and proper waste management. Their initiative this time takes a unique turn as they plan to visit 3 different schools in the city, by the name of School of Hope, Aggro and Utsho Biddaniketon. The plan is to go to these schools from July 13 to 20, a day for each school, and teach the children, through role plays, video presenta-

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2 Created by Sabrina Fatma Ahmad Story by Sabrina Fatma Ahmad Illustration by Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy

Tales From the City

Episode 1: The grass is greener

The story Welcome to the city: A vast concrete jungle of high rises and slums, traffic jams and crowded streets! Packed with humans now, the animals who once lived here have now all fled in search for a greener horizon.

And within this manmade jungle, at a park with the last surviving mango tree, home to Jonaki and friends, is where our story begins ...

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Episode 2: The secret

Animal facts Firefly Fireflies talk to each other by means of their light.

They can produce cold light.

Fireflies eat other fireflies.

Their eggs glow.

Fireflies are found on almost every continent.

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4 Episode 3: Working out

Did you know?

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is more than just a nursery rhyme. Apples are packed with fibre and vitamins to keep you healthy. So next time you want a snack, grab an apple!

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Episode 4: PRACTICE

Sports star

CM Punk

Full name: Phillip Jack Brooks Born: October 26, 1978 (age 34), Chicago, Illinois, United States Height: 1.88 m Weight: 99 kg Matches: 694 Career Highlights: WWE Champion, World Heavyweight Champion, ECW Champion, Intercontinental Champion, World Tag Team Champion, Money in the Bank Ladder Match Champion.

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6 Episode 5: discovery

Pet tips

Mimicking green buddy Parrots are one of the best additions you can have in your home; colourful, intelligent and pleasing to the eyes. They pick up on sounds quickly and mimic voices to perfection.

Unlike other pets, you need to work on your relationship with the parrot. Here we have few ways you can make parrot your best friend.

Clean up Change the water, food and clean the cage for bird droppings every day. Use a bid-safe disinfectant every few days to keep the cage free of germs from outside.

Train its mind Small toys such as empty lip balm containers, soft toys will keep the parrot engaged. Wrap some food inside paper and let your parrot discover the food inside.

Food for thought No one likes eating the same food every day, and your parrot is no exception. Mixture of seeds, leafy veggies, oranges, legumes are ideal parrot food. Never feed a parrot chocolates, salty snacks and avocado- they can’t digest it well, and it will make your parrot flee from you.

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7 Episode 6: confession

super villain

Megamind Megamind came from an advance civilization from the distant galaxy.

Megamind wasn’t evil by birth, he grew up with evil minds to become one.

Megamind always mispronounces Metro City as Metrocity.

Megamind’s arch rival is Metro Man (who’s always saving the city from the wrath of Megamind).

After the demise of his arch rival, Megamind created a superhero of his own to fight with.

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Episode 7: New Beginning

Eggs-periments

Balancing egg FIRST GET PERMISSION TO USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND EGGS! YOU WILL NEED One raw egg Salt HERE’S HOW Take the raw egg and try to balance it on a hard surface (you will have a difficult time keeping the egg balanced).Now, make a tiny mound of salt on a hard, smooth surface.Very carefully balance the egg on top of the salt, and then gently blow the excess salt away. With patience and a steady hand, you should succeed.

Note: Try this experiment without the salt about March 20, on the spring equinox, or about September 23, on the autumn equinox. During the equinoxes the sun appears directly overhead at the Equator, and the length of night and day are nearly equal worldwide. Carefully balance the egg on a hard smooth surface. If it doesn’t balance, then try the experiment with some salt.

WHY? Some people believe that the gravitational pull of the sun that occurs on the equinoxes can help keep an egg standing on its end. This idea is unproven, but it’s interesting to test it. Another way to stand an egg up—on any day—is to use salt. The salt crystals are almost perfect cubes, and they help form a pedestal that supports the egg.

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9 Episode 8: traffic

Learn the rules

Traffic Rules Walk only on the pavement or footpath.

If a friend calls from the other side, do not rush, check the traffic first.

Always use a Zebra Crossing to cross.

Make yourself visible at night, by wearing bright coloured cloths.

Check the direction of the traffic flow before crossing.

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10 Episode 9: welcome home

DIY

Flower pots Terracotta pots have been there for as long as ever! But how much fun can plain brown fulcrums be for little geniuses?

Not much, it seems! So when painting pots gets boring, why not make pots from scratch?

Read this simple tutorial to find out how you can get a beautiful flowerpot out of an enjoyable rainy afternoon!

What You Need Very large and sharp scissors A blank CD Glue A soda PET bottle Glitter Scotch Tape How to Do it: Take a PET bottle, take off the cork and cut it in half. Have an adult help you with this as a bottle, however soft, does not cut easily. Multiple tries will be needed as will arm strength. Help to flatten the bottle down while your friendly adult cuts.

Next, insert the mouth of the bottle into the hole in the middle of the CD until it stands.

The unfinished flower pot should now look sort of like a wine glass. Tape the bottle and the CD together for better support with the scotch tape.

After you have ensured that the bottle is sturdy enough to stand on its own, use a wide brush, dip it in some strong glue or paste and spread it over the bottle. Next, sprinkle glitter all over the bottle. Cover the bottle totally with glitter. You now have a glittering flower pot to water your greener instincts!

Ps Who says you have to waste the other half of the bottle? The other side should have an end that can stand on its own. Glitter it up, and fill both your pots with earth!

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11 Episode 10: the landlady

LOL Q What gives you the power and strength to walk through walls?

A A door!

Q What did one toilet say to the other toilet?

A You look flushed!

Q What should you do if you find a dinosaur in your bed?

A Find somewhere else to sleep!

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Episode 11: BHOOTUM

Rofl Q What gets wetter the more it dries?

A A towel!

Q What room has no walls?

A A mushroom!

Q What goes up when the rain comes down?

A An umbrella!

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Episode 12: Here to stay

fun Math

The 11 Times Trick We all know the trick when multiplying by ten – add 0 to the end of the number, but did you know there is an equally easy trick for multiplying a two digit number by 11? This is it: Take the original number and imagine a space between the two digits (in this example we will use 52: 6_3 Now add the two numbers together and put them in the middle: 6_(6+3)_3 That is it – you have the answer: 693.

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Speedy's Zone

14 Sparkle Although not a brand new game, Sparkle shockingly has yet to become popular amongst some children. It has exciting game-play and is a highly recommended action puzzler. The idea is to send out a feeling of darkness spreading all over Crowberry Woods, because of the ‘’orbs of darkness’’ releasing their destructive powers. You have to use your orb-slinger to destroy these orbs in order to bring the light back to leave Crowberry Woods sparkled. Starting at the giant mushrooms, the challenge has three parts; the quest, challenge, or survival. They each

Book

The Mouse with a Question Mark Tail

For kids who want cruise around the neighbourhood, nothing beats the simplicity of a scooter. It is simple, light weight and durable. Riders as young as 5 years can handle the scooter. It can be manoeuvred easily on plain surfaces.

Plus on the bright side it can be folded up while storing it; thus, making it more practical than a bicycle.It is very simple in the making. It consists of a flat platform for standing with two small wheels at both end and a handle

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require the player to save Crowberry Woods from darkness by being fast and reflexive. The orbs of darkness tend to test a person’s swiftness by moving too fast. This is where the fun lies - the orb-slinger is used to zap each orb while they increase in numbers as well as speed. The game has wonderful details and graphics.

Filled with power-ups and great music, this app is a must buy.

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Movie Author Richard Peck Genre Adventure Age 8yrs

is determined to have his mystery and misery put to an end- by the Monarch herself!

The Story It’s the Queen’s diamond jubilee and everyone in the royal household is preparing for it- yes, even the royal rodents! For a little mouse however, it is not easy living on the fringes of a royal castle, especially if you don’t have a name or identity to hold on to!

The Mouse with a Question Mark Tail

Any Good Good, light hearted fun and a guarantee to put a smile on the reader’s face with every page. Read it alone, or read out with adults, the book is un-putdown-able!

to steer it. You stand with one leg on the platform and push with the other.

The harder you push the faster it goes. Then again it is not very fast so, you don’t have to worry about your child getting hurt every now and then.

It is available at any sport shop near you. The price ranges from Tk2,000 – Tk8,000 depending on the brand and the quality.

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The name Ukulele means “Jumping Flea” in Hawaiian.

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The Ukulele has four nylon strings.

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It is derived from two Portuguese instruments, the Cavaquino and the Braguinha.

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The Ukulele is played by plucking its four strings.

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It comes in four different sizessoprano, concert, tenor and baritone.

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Ukulele’s are made mahogany wood.

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The commonly used Ukulele is the soprano.

9 than 60cm.

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Despicable Me 2

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It is a ‘’supervillain’’ adventure, featuring gadgets and weapons, but this time, unlike in the original, the aim is to stop evil rather than encouraging it. Retired supervillain Gru lives happily with his three daughters and their trusty minions.

They are producing jams and jellies for the family to sell. One day, a mysterious woman named Lucy kidnaps Gru and takes him to the underwater headquarters of the Anti-Villain League, where a dangerous bioweapon has been stolen. Meanwhile, one of his other daughters wants him to fall in love with Lucy so they will have a mother, and the minions keep disappearing. Gru must save the day again, with his girls of course. Each of the characters in this movie is irresistibly hilarious.

With Gru saving the day with his daughters and his potential ‘’love’’, it ultimately is about family, just like the original movie.

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