The Role of Media

                                                                                                                                                    

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The role of media in any society has to be positive in many ways. Media is the major source of exposure of the events and activities in a society, for example events, unethical things, bomb blasts, road accidents, business, street crimes, special cases, entertainment, sports and everyday problems a individual faces in life. It is really important to have awareness about our surroundings and media, like TV, Newspapers Radio, Internet and other media developments in recent years in Pakistan have changed the information usage and consumption patterns helps us do that. Media’s people must report and present these events to the audiences in time. The priority of the news items is determined by media outlets and media people. Media also remind us which issue is to be the ‘prime issue’ of the day among dozens of ongoing issues.

Media plays an important role in the grooming of our society. Its significance cannot be denied. It is the fast effecting medium of transferring information and awareness about old, current and new things to a society. It includes both electronic and print media. Let us discuss some of the major roles and responsibilities of media fulfills and what should be its role and responsibilities towards a society. Now telling programs are on air and these revealing programs enhance statesman knowledge of topical peoples. The most primal bright view of Media is that now they are optimal communicator of melody for localized peoples. They furnish optimal level for all types of peoples when they are discharged. In squab by with improvements in media they are more trenchant and helpful for all age of peoples.

Televised news is the most powerful medium today, especially in Pakistan where the literacy rate is extremely low. Due to impact of TV channels, the people are more informed.(9essay.com) The electronic media, along with the print media, often criticize the government for going against the spirit of the constitution, violating democratic traditions and being unaccountable to the public at large for inflation, unemployment, poverty, deterioration of the law and order situation and highhandedness against opposition.

It can be used as a motivational force to bring consensus on vital issues like education and health. The truth is that the significance of the media as a medium of interconnectedness of human affairs cannot be undermined in an age of rapid globalization. A free media that works conscientiously can serve as the collective conscience at the national and international level. This, however, is often easier said than done.

The reporter or journalist is after all human and endowed with biases and in some cases prejudices and as with all power bases the media too is vulnerable to the corruption of the absolute power. There will always be those in their ranks who can be bought with cash or perks or promises of paradise.

At the end, media can facilitate stabilize and strengthen the country by playing educational and informative role and by imparting knowledge to the masses as knowledge is power and only a well-informed society can develop a positive approach towards life.

"Unforgettable School Function"

                                                    "Unforgettable School Function"

There are so many functions held in our school. But the prize distribution function of our school is unique. The whole machinery of our school is put to its fullest power.

This year the prize distribution function of our school took place on the 20th of February. The Director of School had very kindly consented to preside over the function.

The whole school was swept clean and white washed. All the rooms of the school were well decorated with mottos and drawings. The school compound was decorated with pink and yellow flowers. They presented a view of a beautiful garden. The decoration of the compound held the people spell-bound. A large number of flower-pots were well arranged in every comer of the school. The school garden had an attractive look.

A big shamiana was set up in the School compound. A special dais was made for the day. Carpets were spread over it. It was also decorated with paper buntings and flowers. On it were placed some easy chairs for the important guests. Dames were spread over the whole ground for students. All the students were in their school uniform. Every teacher was alert to his duty given to him.

Exactly at 3 P.M. the Director of Schools arrived in a car. He was received at the main gate by the Principal and the teachers. A guard of honour was given to him by the Scouts.(9essay.com) The Inspector had a round of the school. He was pleased to see the paintings of the young children. As became to the dais, he was cheered by the students and the guests. He was garlanded by the Principal.

The programme began. The mass drill of the boys of class VI was splendid. The Scouts gave a show of drill which everybody liked. The fancy dress made people laugh again and again. Tit bits, stories, speeches and songs had a great effect on the onlookers.

The Principal then read out his report. The school had marched ahead with great success. The secondary results were brilliant. The school had won a name in games also. The Director was then requested to give away the prizes which he did in a nice way. The Director, in his short speech, congratulated the Principal, the staff and the boys on the wonderful success their school had made. The function came to a close with the singing of National Anthem.

Facts About People Around the World

People at a Glance

• People have lived in the world for millions of years. Today, 6.3 billion people live on the earth.
• The world's population grows by 100 million each year. Some 950 million people in the world are malnourished.
• There are 106 boys born for every 100 girls.
• The average male adult is 5'9'' tall and weighs 155 pounds. The average female adult is 5'3'' tall and weighs 125 pounds.

  People in Groups

  Aristocracy: A society or group of people ruled by the upper class.
  Democracy: A form of government in which the people hold power. People can either exercise the power or elect officials to do so.
  Gerontocracy: A society or group of people in which older people are the most powerful.
  Matriarchy: A society or group of people in which women are the most powerful.
  Oligarchy: A society or group of people in which only a few people hold power.
  Patriarchy: A society or group of people in which men are the most powerful.

  People in Families

  A nuclear family is made up of parents and their children.
  An extended family includes parents, children, grandparents, and/or aunts, uncles, and cousins in the same household.
  A blended family is formed when one single parent (divorced or widowed) marries another single parent.

• Generic People

  A generic person is the name for a type of person, not a real one. These names are often used to describe different kinds of people.

  Famous Couples

  Jane and John Doe

  The Does have been around since the 1300s and are still going strong. British lawyers used the most common first names of the time—John and Jane—whenever a person's true identity was unknown, when a person wished to remain anonymous, or when the person could be almost anyone. You can find these names today on legal documents, death certificates, and hospital records.

  Mr. and Mrs. Buttinski

  This couple is always minding other people's business. They interrupt conversation rudely and offer opinions whether or not they are wanted. Mr. and Mrs. Buttinski are not well liked.

  Mr. and Mrs. Jones

  Whatever you have, the Joneses always have more. They are the envy of their neighbors, who compete with them but can never quite “keep up.”

  Mr. and Mrs. X

  People like to gossip about this couple, although they are nothing special. In fact, like their neighbors the Does, they are the perfect example of an average couple. Compared to the other generic couples, Mr. and Mrs. X are rather plain.

  Just Joe

  Joe is one of the many nicknames used when one man greets another. Mac, Jack, Bud, and Buster are others. However, Joe is the most popular, and he has many different personalities.

  The Average Joe

  These Joes all represent your everyday man-in-the-street: Average Joe, Joe Blow, Joe Bunker, Joe Schmo.

  Special Joes

  Some Joes aren't just ordinary guys.
  • Joe Bag: This Joe is stingy. He never leaves a tip (known as “bagging the tip” in hotels all over the world).
  • Joe College: This American college man loves fraternities, football games, girls, and, of course, his studies.
  • Joe Cool: This Joe thinks he's a big shot and has everybody else convinced as well. He wears the “right” clothes, goes to the “right” parties, and is usually seen hiding behind an expensive pair of sunglasses.
  • Joe Soap: No one wants to be this Joe, a slow, stupid fellow who is often the object of ridicule.
  • G.I. Joe: This Joe was a symbol of the U.S. Army during World War II. The soldiers relied completely on government issue (G.I.) goods, so they became known as G.I.'s.

  • Collecting People

    People who collect things are called by many names. Some of their names are as unusual as the items they collect.

    Collector	Collection
    Archtophilist	Teddy Bears
    Bestiarist	Medieval Books on Animals
    Bibliophilist	Books
    Brandophilist	Cigar Bands
    Conchologist	Shells
    Copoclephilist	Key Rings
    Deltiologist	Postcards
    Dologist	Bird's Eggs
    Lepidopterist	Butterflies
    Numismatist	Coins
    Philatelist	Stamps
    Philographist	Autographs
    Phonophile	Phonograph Records
    Plangonologist	Dolls
    Receptarist	Recipes
    Vecturist	Subway Tokens
    Vexillologist	Banners or Flags

    People in the World

    “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is a famous saying about customs. But what exactly do the Romans and other people do that is so different? Where do women wear rings in their noses to show they are married, for example? Where do people greet each other with a bow rather than a handshake? Here are some other ways people behave and beautify themselves around the world.

    • In Rome, Italy, adults drink coffee standing up at a coffee bar.
    • Throughout Europe, people eat with the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right.
    • In India, women wear rings in their noses to show they are married.
    • In New Zealand, chewing gum in public is considered impolite.
    • In Russia, powerful handshakes among men are often carried to extremes.
    • In Brazil, kids do not have sleepovers.
    • In most parts of Asia, it is taboo to touch people's heads, especially those of children.
    • In Taiwan, belching after a meal is considered a compliment to the cook.
    • In Australia, pancakes are served at dinner rather than breakfast.
    • In Thailand, people do not step on their doorsills. It is believed that a spirit lives in the threshold of every home.
    • In many North African countries, children ride to school on donkeys.
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    • In Ethiopia, both males and females of the Surma tribes shave their heads as a mark of beauty. The women wear lip plates; their lower lips are pierced and stretched as ever-larger plates are inserted over time. The larger the plate, the more appealing the woman.
    • In Japanese homes, a hot bath is prepared for the whole family at once. Members take turns soaping, scrubbing, and rinsing off outside the tub before soaking in it.
    • In France, children celebrate their name day (a saint's feast day) rather than their birthday.
    • In Bangladesh, people use their right hand when they eat or hand things to other people. They consider their left hand unclean.
    • In the Himalaya Mountains of Asia, the Apa Tanis tribal people wear black wooden nose plugs and tattoos on their chins.
    • In Taiwan, eating or drinking in the streets is considered crude.
    • In India, people do not wear shoes in the kitchen because some food is prepared on the floor.
    • In Pakistan, a bridegroom wears garlands of money given to him by his relatives on his wedding day.
    • On many Greek islands, women bake their food in a communal village oven.
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(Science Article) Pluto Demoted!

Not a planet anymore

New Definition of a Planet

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) voted on an official definition of the word "planet" at their general assembly on Aug. 24, 2006. Celestial bodies must meet the following conditions in order to be classified as planets: (1) The object must be in orbit around a star, while not being itself a star, (2) the body must be massive enough for its own gravity to pull it into a nearly spherical shape, and (3) the object has cleared the neighborhood around its orbit. The last criterion is the one that led to Pluto's demotion. While the exact parameters of "clearing the neighborhood" have not been set, the other planets have either assimilated or repulsed most other objects in their orbits, and each has more mass than the combined total of everything else in its area. The same cannot be said for Pluto, which has turned out to be one of many objects in its orbit.

Pluto is Out!

Pluto's new classification is "dwarf planet," while the eight planets remaining—Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—are planets. The dwarf planet definition mirrors the planet definition in the first two conditions. The third condition says that the object has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit, and the fourth states that it is not a satellite. A dwarf planet does not meet the third condition of a planet, but it must meet a fourth: a dwarf planet cannot be a satellite. As a result, Pluto's satellite Charon, briefly considered as a full-fledged planet in the solar system, is back to being a moon. The term "pluton" was rejected and the name for this class will be decided upon in the future.

Others Considered for "Planethood"

The asteroid Ceres (classified a planet when first discovered in the 1800s) andEris (previously nicknamed "Xena"), both formerly under consideration for planetary status, are now out. Ceres and Eris have joined Pluto as dwarfs. The IAU also has a dozen candidate planets awaiting future designation as dwarf planets, including Sedna, Orcus, Quaoar, Varuna, Ixion—all found beyond Pluto; the asteroids Vesta, Pallas, and Hygiea; and four yet unnamed bodies (2003 EL₆₁, 2005 FY₉, 2002 TX₃₀₀, and 2002 AW₁₉₇).

Also defined was "Small Solar System Bodies" as all other objects except satellites orbiting the Sun. These include the asteroids, Trans-Neptunian Objects, comets and other small bodies.

Some Qoutes About Love & Life

LoVe YoU MoThEr

My mother is the most important person in my life. I have been mentioning her in almost all of the essays I write. The problem is, I cannot really express how I feel about her in just words. My mother is not my whole life, but she is a really big part of it. My whole world does not only revolve around her, but she is the most influential person who inspires me. My mother is not just another woman. She is extraordinary.

I have known her for 23 years, three months, one day and nineteen hours. I know her very well, and I had learned to love her since the day we first met. Relatives always tell me stories about my birth. They tell me how important I was to my mom. I was the foundation of her joy, strength, peace and love. She has never lied to me about my father. I do not remember asking about him. Ever since, I already knew he was in a better place. I do not remember my mom having a hard time explaining to me my situation – having no father. She was always straightforward. She explained things very simply, like she knew everything. I thank her for being simple. I thank her for telling me the truth, so that I did not need to believe a lie that would have made things easier for me. When in fact, not knowing the truth would have made things complicated.

She has taught me all I need to know to live life as a sixteen-year old teenage girl. She taught me how to feel. Well, she did not only do that. She showed me how to handle these feelings of anger, fear, guilt, joy, sadness, excitement, hate and anxiety. She also showed me how to give and take. I learned from her that giving is a lot harder than taking, but the former is much more satisfying when it is done. She told me that giving makes one happy. I am sure she is right because half of her life, she has been giving me what I need, and in spite of all that years of giving, she is happy. Though very slowly, I am learning how to give freely. Little by little

When you knew how to speak, what was your first word ? It is Mom. We have grown up in the arms of our mothers. We have grown up in the great love of our mothers. No one loves us like our mothers, no one is willing to sacrifice everything for us like our mothers. If someone asks you “Who is the best woman in your life ?”, I bet you will say it is your mother. And if someone asks me like that, my answer also is my mother.

With me, my mother is the best woman in the world. No one can replace her in my heart.  I admire my mother, I don’t know why she is always busy with daily chores, taking care of my family but she never say she is tired.

Every day, she is the first person in my family, who wakes up very early. Then, she makes breakfast for my family. When my father goes to work, I go to school, my mother stays home and does all the daily chores. When my father and I come home, there is always a delicious dinner, which is waiting for us. After the dinner, my mom washes the dishes. Sometimes, I ask her to help, but she says: “It is fine, you should go upstairs and do your homework”. Mom always wake up very early, and Mom is the last person can take a break after a busy day. I realize that without my Mom, my father and I cannot have the clean house, the delicious meal and the clothes which always iron straight. Mom gives me and my father all her love.

She loves us more than herself. Her love for us is great like the ocean, the universe and nothing can replace it. She is not only my mom, she is also my friends, my big sister, who I can share all my problems and stories in life with. When I am sad, happy or stressful, Mom is always by my side and comfort me. Sometimes, I get angry with my mom because she remind me too much things, especially they are all things I know. Then, I realize that she just wants me- her son to be good.

Making my mother cry is the worst thing, but I did. I’m a boy, and playing games is the most favorite things to do of boys. I played games everyday. Anytime, when I had free time, I played games, when I came home from school, I played games . I played until midnight, I played until I was tired and slept on my desk. My mother knew it and she always told me to stop playing and focus on studying. I said “yes” to make her feel please and then I continued to play. When you play games, you just focus on that, you forget to study, that were what happened to me. My mother didn’t know anything until my school had a parents conference. She was shocked when she saw my report. My grade was going down. She asked me why my grade went down, I was quiet and looked at her. It seemed like my mother knew the reason why. She was quiet, stared at me and sigh.

Suddenly, I saw tears from her eyes, she cried. She told me many times that I should not play games too much, I needed to focus on studying, but I ignore her advice. When she cried, I felt so sorry and guilty. I wasn’t brave enough to looked at her. Then I came to her slowly, hugged her and said: “I was sorry, mom. I knew that I had made a big mistake. I felt so sorry. Mom, please forgive me. I promised that I wouldn’t do this again. I was so sorry. I made you cry.” And she hugged me tight, she whispered: “How couldn’t I forgive you ? I was just a little disappointed, but I knew, you would know how to fix your mistake, I love you.” I cried after she said that, just a bit, but I did cry.

Mom, you gave me everything but you never ask me to pay back. You are the best, the greatest woman in this world and in my heart. I love you forever. I am happy when I have you by my side to take care of me, to protect me and to give me your love. I am happy when I am your son. In the future. I will be an successful adult in life and I can take care of myself. But in my mother’s eyes, I know that I am always her little son as I was.

                                                                                                     By :: Abdullah Bin Umar

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Beautiful Swat Valley

Attractions Swat Valley The magnificent Swat Valley, popularly called as Switzerland of Pakistan, is situated north of Peshawar. In ancient times it remained center of flourishing Buddhist civilization, still having its marks found at various places. Its old name was Udyana that means the land of gardens. The archeological sites and monasteries dating back to Buddhist era add to its historical charm. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Swat Valley is full of screaming rivers, lush green forests and snow-covered peaks adding to its natural attraction. Green fruit orchards, beautiful lakes, gushing streams and a fascinating landscape make it a place worth seeing.  Buddhist Stupas Just 7 km from Landakai, a road goes towards Nimogram, which is further at a distance of 21 km. Nimogram is famous for its monastery on the top of a hill overlooking the whole area. Three main stupas with several other ones are also found here. These archeological sites revive the Buddhist period of this place. These structures have been built with dress stones, a mastery by the old artisans. They resemble Andan Dhery monastery situated in Dir district. Shankardar Stupa This Buddhist stupa, just three km from Barikot, unfolds its attractive glimpses on the right side of the road. It was approximately built between the third and the fourth centuries AD, perhaps being the only relic with its original dome still intact. On the right side of the road, nearly one and half kilometer from the stupa, large figures of Buddha carved on a rock revive memories of that once glorious period of Buddhism in this region. Mingora Mingora being lifeline of trade and business activity is the main central city of Swat valley adjacent to Saidu Sharif. It offers food outlets, restaurants and hotels. Locally produced items beautifully displayed at its main bazaar, shops, show rooms etc. include semi precious stones, embroidered dresses, hand woven ladies shawls, bed sheets and woodwork. Traditional ornaments and antiques are available at shops. Visitors on trips to Swat valley usually stroll its bazaars for shopping at the end of their journey. You can find emerald mines in hills northward of the town, famous worldwide for their expensive and valuable emeralds. Saidu Sharif Being capital city of picturesque Swat valley, Saidu Sharif is the principal seat of administration for looking after and managing regional government affairs. Several colleges, schools, government offices are situated here. A museum reflecting Buddhist era history, the tomb of Akhund of Swat are sited here along with archeological sites of Butkara Buddhist stupa. Saidu Sharif has a small airport from which air service is regularly operating connecting it with Peshawar and Islamabad.  Swat Museum This museum full of Swat’s old heritage is situated between Mingora and Saidu Sharif.Gandhara Buddhist artifacts, antiques and similar articles are beautifully showcased telling the tale of once glorious era. Ancient life of this region is portrayed in shape of samples of local embroidery, jewelry, and carved wooden articles. The museum is closed on Wednesdays.  Marghzar About 13 km from Saidu Sharif, is sited the serene small town of Marghzar at the foot of Mount llam. Its White Marble Palace, built by ruler of Swat in the early 1940s, adds to the grandeur of this peaceful town. The palace has now been converted into a top class hotel with excellent lodging and boarding facilities. While journeying towards Swat, you can see a road turning towards Islampur, a small village famous for its medicinal plants. Wildlife is found in its forest.  Malam-Jaba A trip to Swat is incomplete without seeing Malam- Jaba, about 44 km from Mingora, a modern hill resort with surrounding mountains raising its natural attraction and beautiful landscape. Both outdoor and indoor recreation facilities are available. It is a newly developed resort having a four star hotel and chairlift. During peak summer, it is flocked by visitors taking respite from mid summer scorching heat in plains. A hotel complex with a mini golf course and a ski run provide good entertainment. At a height of about 2743 m above sea level, Malam-Jaba offers beautiful landscape of mountain peaks full of snow, green valleys and sprawling forests refreshing minds in a cool and more serene atmosphere generously gifted by nature. Miandam Encircled by mountains the picturesque tourist resort of Miandam is at a distance of about 57 km from Saidu Sharif. Surrounding mountains during the summer do not allow the sun to cast its shadows on this attractive resort making it the coolest place. A PTDC motel, few hotels and official guest houses keep this beautiful place alive in summer seasons. It provides a refreshing view of large forests, fruit orchards and flowing streams. Madyan Situated on the banks of surging Swat river, Madyan (1312 m above sea level) is at a distance of 57 km from Saidu Sharif. Its riverside location and cool climate make it an attractive spot with rows of shops, hotels and restaurants queued along the road. A trout hatchery adds to its fascination. Local handicrafts, embroidery and antiques are displayed at roadside shops.You can make a trip to nearby valleys from here.  Bahrain This riverside small town, at a distance of 66 km from Saidu sharif and just 10 km from Madyan, is most frequently visited resort because of its location on the road leading to other beautiful resorts. A humming bazaar with shops, eateries and hotels make it a popular place. Household traditional decoration items are available at shops. Architectural beauty is fully evident in wood-made pillars and fixtures of mosques and buildings arousing interest of visitors. Nearby valleys full of lushgreen thick jungles offer hiking on narrow mountainous paths. Kalam Being home town of Kohistani inhabitants, Kalam is like an earthly paradise in Swat Valley. Located at a distance of 40 km from Bahrain, Kalam is the main town of this region presenting one of the most panoramic natural beauty. The people known as Kohistanis are its original inhabitants proud of their own language and still unchanged traditions.A fascinating view of 6471m Falaksair Peak with its melting snow even during summers from Matiltan (3000m) is ecstatic. The journey is incomplete without seeing and going to Mahodand, a famous lake, about 23 km beyond Matiltan. The picturesque Kalam provides road access to reach magnificent valleys of Ushu (2286m), Utrot (2225m) and Gabral (2286m) above sea level, where journey through green forests and beautiful view of landscape is mesmerizing. Rivers and lakes at Kalam offer good trout fishing after getting permits obtainable from the Fisheries Department.  Lake Mahodand At a distance of 35 km from Kalam, Lake Mahodand is a natural lake charm -wise the most attractive all over Swat region. A metalled road leads to this treasure of natural beauty and onward is a jeep track treacherously running along the edges of exceptionally green waters of swat river. The overall view is magical. Trout fishing in the lake is a favorite pastime. Famous Lakes Of Swat Valley Swat valley has several other natural lakes of which Kundol Dand, Khapero Dand, Dara Dand and Bisigram are the famous ones. Climate The best season to visit Swat is from March till October amidst pleasant weather. It is the time when the valley wakes up for tourists gracefully welcoming them amidst its magnificent mountains, meadows, forests and streams providing them perfect retreat. Languages Pashto and Kohistani are the commonly spoken local languages, while Urdu and English are also spoken by the people. Shopping Decorative household articles and colorful embroidered items are trademark of Swat valley. Embroidered table cloth, ladies shawls, mats, handicrafts, caps, wood furniture, honey are the popular items. Swat’s is famous for its precious and semi precious stones particularly its emerald. How To Get There Linked with Peshawar, Islamabad and Rawalpindi by road, Swat can be reached from all these three main cities. Its distance from Peshawar is 151 km. The distance from Rawalpindi via Nowshera-Mardan and Malakand Pass is 270 km. It can be reached by road from Gilgit via Besham, the main town located on Karakoram Highway passing through mighty Himalayan mountains. Map