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Xpress, the Coolest Section of the St. Petersburg Times, is the home for features, news and views of interest to young readers. Most of the work in Xpress, which appears on Mondays in Floridian, is produced by the Times' X-Team. The team of journalists ages 9-17 from around the Tampa Bay area is selected every year at the end of the school year to serve during the following school term. The current team of 12 was chosen out of 150 applicants. Watch for X-Team application forms in Xpress during the month of May.


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Hot Stuff!

By PAMELA DAVIS

© St. Petersburg Times,
published June 11, 2001


You can join Tiger Woods' team

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[Photo: AP]

Want to "start something" with Tiger Woods? The golfer teamed up with Target stores to offer a free program that encourages kids 11-14 to "establish a set of positive core values that will guide them throughout life and help them become role models for their peers." You can join Start Something by filling out a registration card at any Target store or by logging on to its Web site (www.target.com). For information call (800) 316-6142.

'Hot potato' takes new turn

Splash Out (Toymax, under $10) takes the classic hot potato game to a new level. The ball ticks with each toss until the timer runs out and the water balloon pops.

Skateboarding contest set for Saturday


[Times Files (2001): Stefanie Boyar]

Skatepark of Tampa, 4215 E Columbus Drive, is having an all ages skateboarding contest Saturday. The entry fee is $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Prizes are awarded through fifth place in each division. The contest starts at 11 a.m. For information call (813) 621-6793 or visit www.skateparkoftampa.com.

'Making the Band' returns to Fridays

O-Town's Making the Band is back on the air at 8 p.m. Fridays on ABC (WFTS-Ch. 28). The guys recently recorded a new song, We Fit Together, for the Dr. Doolittle 2 soundtrack due out this month.

Nerds Rope contest seeks inventors

Like candy? Like to invent? Kids 6 to 14 can enter the Nerds Rope contest by submitting a color photo of their wildest creation using a Nerds Rope and an essay (no more than 50 words) describing the invention. Entries, complete with your name, address, age and phone number, should be sent to: Nerds Rope Two Candies in One, Invent the Fun Photo Contest, c/o J. Menaker, 676 N St. Clair, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611. All entries must be received by June 30, 2001. The grand prize winner receives a $10,000 scholarship, a year's supply of Nerds Rope candy and a Wonka T-shirt. Log on to www.wonka.com for information.

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