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Captions by David A. Vise Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003 America Online hopes to keep kids hooked with its new KOL service. Some highlights: Need Some Homework Help? Homework Help is a useful online idea. Cool thing: Check out Brad the Robot, who has neat ideas about computers and technology. Not so cool thing: Don't count on "Ask a Teacher." It may just leave you frustrated with questions. Surf's Up  Ocean makes a fine desktop for kids in Washington, since most of us live hours from the beach. Cool thing: When you check out Ocean, remember that almost 90 percent of the earth is covered with ocean and other bodies of water. Not so cool thing: Ocean doesn't measure up to a fun day in the waves at a real beach. Welcome to the Jungle  Jungle is one of several KOL theme desktops. Cool thing: Experience the compass in the Jungle, for moving up, down and around. Not so cool thing: The Jungle desktop may seem boring if you are really into style or technology. Internet Playground  Hangout is offers kids-only chats, message boards, polls and lots more interactive features. AOL patrols this area closely to make sure it's only kids who are hanging out there. Images Courtesy America Online | |||