British humor is often hard to grasp for Indians‚ with their references and rambling. But Jerome K. Jeromehits the nail on the head with ‘Three Men In A Boat‘ and brings out British absurdities and traditions in a comic way. This book though meant to be a travelogue of sorts ended up‚ inexplicable as one of the most loved funny stories of all time. And even after 100+ years since publishing‚ the jokes remain fresh and witty! It outlines the story of three men – Jerome and his two friends‚ Harris
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evening in J.’s room‚ smoking and discussing illnesses they fancy they suffer from. They conclude they are all suffering from ’overwork’ and need a holiday. A stay in the country and a sea trip are both considered‚ then rejected after J. describes the bad experiences had by his brother-in-law and a friend on sea trips. The three decide on a boating holiday up the River Thames‚ from Kingston upon Thames to Oxford‚ during which they will camp‚ notwithstanding Jerome’s anecdotes about previous experiences
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THE TRIP TO CUBA THAT ENDED IN LUNETA by VW Bro. Bernardino L. Saplaco‚ Jr. Past Grand Pursuivant I simply want‚ in this article‚ to recreate important events that culminated in Dr. Jose Rizal’s execution on Bagumbayan field (now the Luneta)‚ the centennial anniversary of which we commemorated on December 30‚ last year (1996); to pose at certain points‚ perhaps for polemical reasons‚ some pertinent questions which‚ to me‚ still clamor for satisfying answers; to reiterate a couple of famous tributes
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Sloths—the adorable and lethargic animals living in treetops—depend on the health and survival of Central and South American tropical forests. They spend much of their lives in the canopy‚ snoozing and remaining hidden from predators. The animals live solitary lives and travel from tree to tree using canopy vines. Located in places such as Brazil and Panama‚ the six species of this strange and wonderful animal need healthy forests to survive. But tropical forests are some of the most vulnerable
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in the world if you like the feeling of speed and the roaring sound of an engine behind you. My family is huge into racing and hydroplane boats are just one of them. Just stepping on to the smooth‚ glossy‚ deck of a freshly painted boat on a hot summer day sends shivers down my spine. There isn’t a better picture in my mind then a summer trip going to a boat race in a different state. The excitement of knowing you’re going to get out of the state‚ with all the last minute engine checks and making
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CHAPTER I. Three invalids.—Sufferings of George and Harris.—A victim to one hundred and seven fatal maladies.—Useful prescriptions.—Cure for liver complaint in children.—We agree that we are overworked‚ and need rest.—A week on the rolling deep?—George suggests the River.—Montmorency lodges an objection.—Original motion carried by majority of three to one. There were four of us—George‚ and William Samuel Harris‚ and myself‚ and Montmorency. We were sitting in my room‚ smoking‚ and talking
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TRADITIONAL VIETNAMESE GAME BOAT RACING Table of contents Chapter I : Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 1. Rationale…………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Objectives of the study…………………………………………………………………….. 3. Scope of the study…………………………………………………………………………. 4. Research methodology…………………………………………………………………….. Chapter II : Body……………………………………………………………………………… I. Boat racing in Nhuong Ban…………………………………………………………………
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had some knowledge of the ways of the world and was the one to give sensible advice and suggestions‚ such as the articles that should be taken along on the trip‚ the clothes‚ food‚ etc. • calmer and less aggressive than Harris. • did not appear to have much sense of style‚ however‚ as evident from the loud blazer he had bought for the trip. • did not like spending much thought on trivial matters as he remarked that ‘if anything was broken‚ it was broken.’ • last one to offer to do anything
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i never saw a man’s face change from lively to severe so suddenly in all my life before..... I was very cold when I got back into the boat‚ and‚ in my hurry to get my shirt on‚ I accidentally jerked it into the water. It made me awfully wild‚ especially as George burst out laughing. I could not see anything to laugh at‚ and I told George so‚ and he only laughed the more. I never saw a man laugh so much. I quite lost my temper with him at last‚ and I pointed out to him what a drivelling maniac of
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February 2013 Man vs. Fishing Boat It was a cloudy summer day‚ the first week in June following my high school graduation. I was meeting my boyfriend and his family out on Shasta Lake who were enjoying the week on a houseboat. This would be the first time meeting all his aunts‚ uncles‚ grandparents‚ and cousins. I did not expect for the meeting to end up like this. Brandon‚ my boyfriend‚ and his younger cousin‚ Jake‚ picked me up at Packers Bay in the ski boat. It was a chilly morning and
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