FATPHOBIA A Marketing Gimmick

    Nusrat Jahan Progga It is surprising and slightly annoying how some people seem to confuse being fit with being skinny. This may sound like a shocker but weight loss is more like a side-effect than a sign of good health. Weight loss has become one of the most popular marketing gimmicks, since skinny (or strong)…

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      A beginner’s guide to comic books (Part 1)

      Samiul Bashar Samin You may have heard of these things; they’re like floppy books with drawings in them. They’re for children and idiots. Pointless really, I mean… just read a normal book you nerd. There have always been misconceptions about comic books, and even though Hollywood turns out half a dozen movies based on them…

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        Logo Hacks

        Fabia Shahzadi 1. Before creating a logo, judge your opponents’ strenghts and try to understand their strategy. 2. Find out which brands attract you the most; examine their logos; note their creativity; apply it in your logo. 3. Make sure the logo you designed expresses your idea. Your logo must convey a message to the…

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          How To End Emotional Abuse

          If you have ever been in a controlling relationship, you know how easy it is to get caught in its web. It usually starts out with a simple suggestion like, “I think you’re better off ordering a salad.” At first you take the suggestions as a reflection of love and concern. After all, the comments…

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            Are You Being Manipulated?

            Nusrat Jahan Someone is complimenting you, and of course, you feel good about. It is good to have some reassurance about yourself sometimes. However, you might want to think if it as a genuine compliment or if the person is manipulating you. Not every sweet gesture is all that sweet. People sometimes want to butter…

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              Sympathize: At What Cost Though?

              Fabia Shahzadi The first time I enrolled myself as a volunteer in an event to help the underprivileged children, I was thoroughly engulfed with euphoria. The mere thought that I would be actually donating my services for an entire day to bring warm smiles on their faces made me anticipate for this gathering even more….

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                Bangladesh Smiles

                This both brother and sister were in the Tiffin break of their school. Both of them were not playing with any other students. Because they were new in the school. When I stepped forward towards them with my camera both of smiled. And to me,it’s a Million Dollar Smile.

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                  Short stories that will leave you with Goosebumps

                  Fabia Shahzadi Sometimes you need a rush of adrenaline in your system and the most convenient way is to read something that will creep you out. Horror movies, classic thriller novels; they can actually help you get the chills you want. What are even better are concise, two-sentenced stories that make you want to curl…

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                    The Simpsons Facts

                    Myisha Nawar 1. Bart’s name is an anagram of Brat. His full name is Bartholomew Jojo Simpson. 2. All characters have 4 fingers on each hand, except for one with five: God. 3. In 1989, it took Danny Elfman just two days to compose the show’s famous theme tune. 4. Krusty the Clown was originally…

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