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...game called Disney's Extremely Goofy Skateboarding, in which Goofy skateboards underwater and performs all sorts of spins and slides. There are also Disney-themed programs for mixing your own music, creating digital videos and drawing pictures. Kids can use Microsoft Works for homework and can safely surf the Net, thanks to the ContentProtect Internet filtering program. Built by the European PC maker Medion, the $599 PC (plus $299 for the 14.1-in. monitor) features a 2.66 GHz Intel Celeron processor, a 40-GB hard drive, 256 MB of memory and a CD burner. And there's an array...
...Bear in mind that a longer board offers better balance, and don't forget to stretch your muscles and hydrate well before hitting the swells. After Day One, you might not be ready for the "green room," as U.S. surfing legend Gerry Lopez termed the experience of skimming through a tunnel of water, but you'll be able to use words like "Stoked!" and "Dude!" with much more conviction. Check out our pick of Asia's finest learn-to-surf beaches...
...HIKKADUWA, SRI LANKA: Located 98 km south of the capital Colombo, this is one of the country's top three surf beaches, with bungalow accommodation, rental-board outlets, and sumptuous curry houses for postsurf refueling. There are five surf spots to choose from, but Beach Break, with its sandy bottom and consistent waves of up to 3 ft. high, not to mention idyllically warm water, is ideal for beginners. Surf season runs from November to April...
...island's best-known strip gets hectic from July to October when beginners and veterans alike line up for its 6-ft. waves and long barrels. A deep sandy bottom cushions those inevitable wipeouts, while nearby Legian beach offers bigger waves for the more confident. The Bali Learn To Surf Co., tel: (62-361) 761 869, ext. 8116, runs a two-hour beginner course for $39, covering basic paddling, board mounting, water safety and surf etiquette...