Surf's up, but the ride isn't fantastic
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'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' will probably reap a fresh fortune. And as summer franchise superhero flicks go, it's mostly tolerable.
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Surf cams, which help advertise lesser-known beaches, are gaining popularity, but many hard-core surfers blame them for leading crowds to once-secluded spots.
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By PETER GUINTA  When wild ocean waves are daily undermining the house foundation and washing away patio furniture, it may be difficult for that homeowner to remain patient.
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But at this price, it's a watercourse worth riding.
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Investing: Cruising to Disaster
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By Patrick Donohue, Destin Log, Fla.  Jun. 20--Beach restoration in Destin may fi nish early.
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Clean-up continues with waters still rising in some areas.
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It's a good starting point, but not a rock-steady one.
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Summertime in Hollywood is not as hot as it looked at the beginning.
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Though the album has its moments, it's not entirely enticing.
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The software maker is moving along -- but not enough to get investors excited.
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This year is shaping up to be a dud for amusement parks and other hangouts.
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Tycho:  It hasn't become official policy, yet.  But with Gabriel's afternoon whiled away with kids' movie tie-in title Surf's Up - followed by a raucous Pokemon Tournament that saw his Monferno victorious - well, it would be easy to come away with that impression.  It's a dangerous genre, games for young people, as it's practically defined by cramped budgets and shoehorned licenses.  It is also much more unassuming, much lighter fare, and doesn't delight in abusing the player as more "sophisticated" games do.  I suppose that has its own appeal.
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The Ocean State was looking pretty dry. Rhode Island had not seen a single day of film production last year. Or 2002 for that matter.
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Far away, off the coast of South America, the waters of the Pacific Ocean are cooling ominously. In the Atlantic, the sea surface remains warm. And overhead, the atmosphere is evolving toward what forecasters said yesterday could be a dangerous hurricane season.
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The news is less bleak than expected so far, but that doesn't mean things are good yet.
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By Kirk Moore, Asbury Park Press, N.J.  Feb. 7--Some critics say it's like spitting in the ocean.