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Hyping storms is really risky business
Quick ReadWhen a hurricane fizzles, it can make people skeptical about the next storm that bears down.
Photo credit: AP | Clouds, wind and rain surround the Montauk Point Lighthouse from the effects of Hurricane Earl. A fisherman walks in from the shore as a couple view the rough seas on Friday. (Sept. 3, 2010)
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The danger, of course, is getting too complacent.
No, not from the holiday. Complacency is what these three-day weekends are about - especially this one, heralding, as it does, the de-facto end of summer. The danger comes from Exaggerated Earl, our latest overhyped hurricane.
It sure was less than had been promoted, especially around here.
But just because one storm doesn't measure...
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