Millions of people were left in the dark, with no power, no telephones, no internet, and no air-conditioning during the worst heat wave in years.

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The swells on both these sides allow for plenty of height and air time before zigzagging towards the shore -- each wave is a different adventure.

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In a moment of inspiration, Garvey realized that air could be compressed using a wind turbine or a wave-powered device.

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It wasn't too bad - hands in the air, a couple of finger clicks, and a big wave to the camera.

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That is, instead of sitting on the couch pressing buttons on a control, grab a Move control and wave it in the air like a bat, or physically jump over in-game hurdles on Kinect.

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Some are saying that the heat wave sweeping across the U.S. is driving people into cool, air-conditioned theaters, and in a poll posted yesterday, 59% of readers voted that the heat does, in fact, make them more likely to go to the theater.

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In Delhi, the national capital, a recent heat wave compelled the government to mandate early shuttering of stores and a ban on home air-conditioner use until after 9 p.m.

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