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You’ve heard of American Idol, America’s Next Top Model, If you Think you can Dance, Project Runway, etc? With all of those high fashion, hip and mainstream areas, what about for those with other skills?

Well, there is a search for the next XML superstar on the way! The XML Challenge consists of five separate contest, ranging in difficulty and skill. Before signing up, they require you to take a quick quiz and questionnaire.
The contest includes a video contest where you will have to invent a creative use for XML, XQuery or DB2 and record yourself doing it, a gadget contest where you will have to develop a downloadable gadget or widget leveraging DB2, etc. Check out the site for more details for the remaining contests. A participation point is earned for each entry, and a special prize will be given to one that gains the most participation points and will be granted the title “XML Grand Master”. It’s a great chance for your moment of fame!