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The Seek N Link newsletter offers a selection of new, unique, and newly discovered Internet resources of interest. Visit the homepage of Seek N Link at: http://seeknlink.110mb.com IN THIS ISSUE:
Looking foolish does the spirit good. -- John Updike Let us be thankful for the fools. But for them the rest of us could not succeed. -- Mark Twain The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year. -- Mark Twain http://256.com/gray/calendar.html During the Reign of Charles IX, Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, ordered a new calendar, the Gregorian Calendar, to replace the old Julian Calendar. It changed the order of the months, and called for New Year's Day to be celebrated January 1 instead of April 1. However, in France many people, because of bad communications either did not learn of it or refused to accept it. Other people began to make fun of these people, sending them on fool's errands or trying to trick them into believing something false. April Fools Day began to be celebrated in England and the American Colonies in 1751. Great Britain and the Gregorian Calendar Ah, to get away for a while, even if it is by mouse. Arrow Lodge - Ireland http://www.lougharrow.com/body.html Did you know that out of the 13 total wild trout lakes in Europe, 12 are in Ireland and the other is in Scotland? At this lodge site, you may find trout fly fishing, archaeology, leisure, and a graphics gallery. Orcas Island - Washington State http://www.cascadeharborinn.com/orcas.html This is the largest of the 180 islands in the San Juan archipelago, which is located in Washington State. This is a bed and breakfast inn with balconies over looking the yacht basin with hiking trails among old forest growths and lakes. Nelson Region New Zealand http://www.nelsonnz.com/nelson Located in the center of the country, this area boasts a fishing port, beaches, rafting, kayaking, limestone caves, and much more. For Budding Astronauts http://ehb2.gsfc.nasa.gov/edcats/2000/nep/programs/index.html This is NASA's Educational Programs site. Here you can find a plethora of information on all of the Space Programs. From Ames Research Center to Wallops Flight Facility. Piano Studio Who is your favorite baroque composer? Take the poll on this site and also see how music lessons have been modernized. Vegan Cooking http://www.veganchef.com/home.htm One does not need to be a Vegan, ("if it has a face we don't eat it"), in order to check out the recipes and links here. Do you know what quinoa or Portobello mushrooms are? Online Transactions and e-Services for Citizens http://www.firstgov.gov/Citizen/Citizen_Gateway.shtml Want to conduct business with the government from the convenience of your home or office? Save time and hassle by making purchases, completing online forms, or searching for valuable information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please tell us what you think about this newsletter and perhaps suggest a link or two. Send comments and contributions to: mailto:newsletter@seeknlink.com To subscribe or unsubscribe: http://www.seeknlink.com/newsletter.htm Visit the homepage of Seek N Link at: http://seeknlink.110mb.com | ||||
