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...much happens in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, population 1800. Until last summer, that is, when two American paleontologists decided to poke around...
Still, it is tempting to poke around, especially among the new features that appear with dizzying regularity. For example, during the height of the comet craze, CompuServe users could type GO HALLEY and shop electronically for comet locator maps, reading lists, Halley hats and a T shirt emblazoned with HEAVENLY BODY OF THE YEAR. They could also find directions to prime U.S. viewing spots, sign up for comet-watching ocean cruises, enter weekly comet . trivia quizzes and participate with dozens of other Halley's addicts in an onscreen round-table discussion of comet news and lore...
Brita Lind was there to poke it home for the score...
...civilization, I tossed together some of my most cherished belongings, wrapped them in a kerchief, and threw them over my shoulder for sustenance in the hinterland. Several train changes and a limousine ride later (courtesy of my generous editor), I found myself at the famous Pig-N-A-Poke fair in down-town Tumbleweed...
...despite the reluctance of the two kids, off to England they go, with visions of greeting the Queen in their head, touristy American clothes on their bodies, and lots of "Pig in a Poke" money in their wallet...