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August 2004     Vol.5 Issue 8

 

 

Amazon.comOne feature ends, another begins
Mr. Math Puzzler has been a feature of Young Saint Louis.com for three years. With this edition, that feature will come to an end. But, YSL.com also is kicking off a new story emphasis: Career choices, How to Handle Money and How the Economy Works. Check out the first article on Career Choices.
This month in St. Louis hstory Mr. Math Puzzler says Places to go, Things to do
Last month's answers
Career Choices
A summer camp to help pick a career
Editor's note: During the 2004-05 school year, Young Saint Louis.com will focus a number of stories to help area kids learn more about the economy, handling money and picking a future career. This story on health careers is the first in that series.

Food
Kid's recipe is "dessert of the week"
How many kids can go to a fancy downtown restaurant and order a dessert made from a personal recipe? Fourteen-year-old Lauren Hammond of Weldon Springs has.

Film
Kids project displayed at film festival
Three kid crews from St. Margaret of Scotland got a bonus for their work on last year's school film projects. Their documentaries were shown in last month's St. Louis Filmmakers' Showcase at the Tivoli Theater.
Music
Overnight play practice is part of job
When a midnight-to-dawn practice session is called "fun," there must be something special going on. There is; it's time for The Muny's summer season.
Books
This month's book reviews
Young Saint Louis.com reviews a book about two Korean brothers who design and build kites to fly in a kite-fighting competition. Can they win? Read about this book and more in this month's book reviews.
Fit & Fun
Kids link healthy food and fitness
Twelve-year-old Jessy Postlewait wants to get in better shape for baseball.. He's hoping a unique 6-week summer camp will help him use healthy foods and exercise to meet his goal.
Art
Kids' art interests start in many ways
Kids at a St. Louis Art Museum summer camp developed their interest in art in many ways. One wanted to do something better than his sister while another got into art because his parents didn't let him watch TV.
Sports
Kid golfer does well against older players
Ben Crancer of Kirkwood has been doing very well this year in Gateway Junior PGA golf tournaments in the 12-13 age group. That wouldn't necessarily be special except Ben is only 10 years old.
Profile
Youth plans for an "active" future
Last year, one of Marcus Zamphier's classmates asked him why he joined so many clubs and organizations at Buerkle Middle School in the Mehlville School District.
 

 


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