Union Carbide
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 | |  | Published by DaggyStyle on 20.10.2006 at 13:57. |
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For brekkie as well as the best coffee I've had in India, I spent Friday 27th killing time, waiting for the train and exploring Bhopal. Before arriving in Bhopal I'd thought the name sounded familiar, but I couldn't place it until my guidebook reminded me of one of the most tragic stories in the history of India.
Back on the sultry winter's evening of 3 December 1984, the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal gave the residents an early Christmas present of 15 tonnes of methyl isocyanate. This instantly deadly gas, used in the manufacture of pesticides by the American multinational, seeped out of the factory and spread through the town as people slept, killing thousands and permanently destroying the lives of countless others, 'countless' being the operative word here as official figures are hard to come by. Officially the death toll was 6000, with over half a million people having their health permanently destroyed by the disaster, but the locals reckon that these figures are somewhat conservative.
Of course Union Carbide, a big bastard of a conglomerate, struck a deal with the Indian government as far as compensation went, so precious little has actually appeared and helped those who lost everything, and although Bhopal is back to relative normality and Union Carbide has closed its factory and buggered off, the spectre of the world's worst ever industrial disaster looms in the past. It's scary stuff indeed.
As for the town itself, it's another wonderfully busy Indian city with a few mosques, temples, museums and the like. Unfortunately I was too busy running around trying to find a hotel room and somewhere to eat to explore properly, but that's life on the road...
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On The Trail Of The Vikings
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| | | Published by Clever Guy on 20.10.2006 at 18:44. |
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When two seas come as close to each other as the North and the Baltic Sea, ships will always try to find a way through. In days gone by the Vikings managed to do this via the rivers and lakes of Schleswig-Holstein, but an artificial waterway had to be built for large commercial vessels: the Kiel Canal. Even small boats are permitted, so a trip on the canal is a must for your itinerary. Beginning in Brunsbüttel the canal takes you all the way to the Hanseatic city of Kiel, one of the largest passenger ports in Germany. The harbour is located in the middle of the city and provides a vibrant backdrop for shopping or a tour of the sights.
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General
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| | | Published by embobo on 20.10.2006 at 22:20. |
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Restaurant – Pets Allowed – Bar – 24 hour Front Desk – Newspapers – Terrace – Non Smoking Rooms – Rooms/Facilities for Disabled – Family Rooms – Free Parking – Elevator – Heating – Breakfast Buffet
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Services
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| | | Published by embobo on 20.10.2006 at 14:32. |
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Meeting/Banquet Facilities – Laundry – Ironing Service – Bridal Suite – Internet Services – Packed Lunches – Tour Desk – Fax/Photocopy – WiFi / Wireless Lan – Free WiFi Internet Access Included
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Canoeing Through Schleswig-holstein
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| | | Published by slick on 20.10.2006 at 19:11. |
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Situated between the bays of Kiel and Lübeck, the Holstein's Switzerland nature reserve is a paradise for water lovers. The river that takes you through this idyllic lakeland scenery is called the Schwentine. Along its course you'll see Plön, the ducal town on the shores of Great Plön Lake, as well as sleepy connecting canals and fabulous lakes that are perfect for swimming in. No less picturesque is the Trave river that stretches to the Baltic coast. The best way to discover this verdant, ever-changing landscape is from inside a canoe. From the waters of the Trave river, explore the maritime traditions of Lübeck (see picture), an old Hanseatic town and the cultural centre of the region, with its impressive brick Gothic architecture (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The river then flows into the Baltic Sea at the seaside resort of Travemünde.
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J. C. Penneys Bridal Dresses
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| | | Published by Fietskar on 20.10.2006 at 10:33. |
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October 20th, 2006
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| | | Published by roblov on 20.10.2006 at 10:40. |
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