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Hot Stuff!
By PAMELA DAVIS, Times Staff Writer
© St. Petersburg Times
published January 21, 2002
King pictures, history
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day today, check out these Web sites about the civil rights leader. You can see Life Magazine photos of King at www.lifemag.com/life/mlk/mlkpics.html and read about the history of the holiday, a biography and a timeline at www.infoplease.com/spot/mlkjrday1.html.
Gasparilla for the kids
Although Tampa's official Gasparilla celebration (where men and a few women dress as pirates and "invade" the city) is Feb. 2, this weekend the city offers activities just for kids. First Watch is a non-alcholic family event taking place Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. on Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard at Bay to Bay. Kids can participate in bicycle and skating safety clinics from noon to 4 p.m, then watch the Children's Gasparilla Parade (which begins at Bay to Bay and proceeds north to Rome and Bayshore) at 4 p.m. and, finish off the day with fireworks at 7:30 p.m. Free admission.
Making math fun
Trying to change the perception some kids have that math is difficult and boring, PBS is airing Cyberchase, a half-hour animated adventure show about the subject. Each episode tackles a different math concept with the help of three three young heroes. The show premieres today at 4:30 p.m. on WEDU-Ch. 3.
Get it in writing
The Creative Journal for Teens (New Page Books, $14.99) offers young people an outlet for expressing themselves, clarifying goals, visualizing the future, and achieving self-reliance. The book is written for novice and veteran journal keepers and includes illustrations by teens.
Proud of black history
The Disney Channel offers a special episode of the Proud Family in February. After Penny bumps her head, she is transported to circa 1955 via a dream and experiences the true meaning of Black History Month. The show premieres Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. and repeats throughout the month.
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