Friday, July 20, 2007
What nice boys!
Freedom in general may be defined as the absence of obstacles to the realization of desiresBertrand Russell
The boys have finished their academic year on a high, with both Jackson and Mitchell receiving three commendations from their teachers. Jackson's SAT results have come back from Science and Mathematics, and he has achieved level 7 ("Above average for typical 14 yr old"). He is a bit unhappy that the school didn't receive the right tests and he couldn't shoot for a level 8! They are both motivated now to have a full year at the school (remembering that they came in half way through first term), and Jackson starts his GCSE studies in September.
I'm also rather happy that the year has finished, and my sanity is almost intact - although my family would argue with me on that one. I was getting slightly nostalgic earlier in the week upon realising that my time at the school was nearly over - then I was pushed and sworn at by a typical crazy year 8 student and it became obvious that nostalgia was perhaps not the best emotion to suit the occasion! So, hip hip hooray - holidays and then a new start at New Hall School.
Tomorrow we head off to London to see Stan and Ruby Groves, and also perhaps to catch up with Warwick again. We may try to snag a seat or two at a show on the West End, but more than likely will settle for a meal in Chinatown and a movie. I hope your weekend is great as well - enjoy!
# posted by Anthony @ 6:22 pm 
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Hello adventurers!
Congratulations Jackson and Mitchell
on your great results at school, I
hope that this holiday will prove to be a great time to unwind,have fun,
relax, enjoy and of course explore
the new places.
Keep safe, happy and healthy.
Lots of love
Nan and Grandpa xx
Congratulations Jackson and Mitchell
on your great results at school, I
hope that this holiday will prove to be a great time to unwind,have fun,
relax, enjoy and of course explore
the new places.
Keep safe, happy and healthy.
Lots of love
Nan and Grandpa xx
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: 3:02 am
Hello globetrotters,
As usual I enjoy your witty tales and congratulations to the boys for such good marks. In your links, somehow I ended up reading about the Farsis and I found this comment about one of their traditions, most unusual, here it goes:
"Issues relating to the deceased
It has been traditional, in Mumbai at least, for dead Parsis to be taken to the Towers of Silence where the corpses would quickly be eaten by the city's vultures. The reason given for this practice is that earth, fire and water are all considered as sacred elements, which should not be defiled by the dead. Therefore, burial and cremation have always been prohibited in Parsi culture. The problem today though is that Mumbai's population of vultures has been drastically reduced, partly due to poisoning by the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac which is often given to human & cattle. As a result without vultures the bodies of the deceased are taking too long to decompose and this has upset certain sectors of the community. Solar panels have been installed in the Towers of Silence to speed up the decomposition process but this has only been partially successful. There is a debate raging among the community as to whether the prohibition on burials and cremations should not be lifted. A committee comprising both liberal and conservative Parsis is to be set up (November 2006) to try and find a solution to the problem."
Mmmmm!.
Cheers
Rocio
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As usual I enjoy your witty tales and congratulations to the boys for such good marks. In your links, somehow I ended up reading about the Farsis and I found this comment about one of their traditions, most unusual, here it goes:
"Issues relating to the deceased
It has been traditional, in Mumbai at least, for dead Parsis to be taken to the Towers of Silence where the corpses would quickly be eaten by the city's vultures. The reason given for this practice is that earth, fire and water are all considered as sacred elements, which should not be defiled by the dead. Therefore, burial and cremation have always been prohibited in Parsi culture. The problem today though is that Mumbai's population of vultures has been drastically reduced, partly due to poisoning by the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac which is often given to human & cattle. As a result without vultures the bodies of the deceased are taking too long to decompose and this has upset certain sectors of the community. Solar panels have been installed in the Towers of Silence to speed up the decomposition process but this has only been partially successful. There is a debate raging among the community as to whether the prohibition on burials and cremations should not be lifted. A committee comprising both liberal and conservative Parsis is to be set up (November 2006) to try and find a solution to the problem."
Mmmmm!.
Cheers
Rocio
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