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Comment Policy: ATTENTION STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS

NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH ALL ST. PETERSBURG TIMES BLOGS. SOME MAY INCLUDE COMMENTS FROM BLOGGERS THAT ARE INAPPROPRIATE FOR STUDENTS.
HOW DO I POST A COMMENT?
First, read the posts that interest you on this blog. To see what other students think about this subject, click on the word COMMENTS below the post and a new page will appear.
Look for where it says: POST A COMMENT. Go down to the name box and type in your name, grade and school like this: Billy B., 9th grade, Washington High School.
Type in your email address if you have one (it will not be posted) and leave the URL box blank.
Click your mouse inside the COMMENTS box and type your response to the post.
Then, select the PREVIEW button to proof your comments.
When you sure you have everything written they way you want it, click the button, POST.
You are now officially a blogger and everyone in Tampa Bay – and the world – will soon be able to read your opinion!

July 02, 2008

Xpress yourself about Xpress Plugged In

Are you a fan of artwork, photography and creative words? Check out Xpress Plugged In, the Times' online place to view the artistic work of students through the 12th grade. Go to Xpress Plugged In at tampabay.com/nie and click the link next to the Xpress Plugged In logo. What piece of art inspires you? Are you moved by a special poem or photograph? Blog here about the work you see and read at XPI. Then follow the instructions to submit your own work for consideration.

July 02, 2008 in Xpress Plugged In | Permalink | Comments (7)

CALL ME MR. NBZ

The NIE Blogging Zone (NBZ) is a place to share your thoughts about whatever you read in Florida’s hottest newspaper: the St. Petersburg Times! The NIE Blogging Zone is a great place to voice your opinion and to practice your online journaling and communication skills. Please note that this is a monitored blog and posts do not appear instantly. Postings are subject to the approval of the NIE editor. Please be respectful. If you would like your voice heard, you must include a first name and e-mail address. Providing your school and/or county also is helpful.If you have a burning topic to suggest or questions about the NBZ, e-mail jpushkin@sptimes.com