NYCkayaker Ganges River Pollution Drives Hindu Holy Men to Suicide Threat

[Erik Baard]

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/05/world/main2332901.shtml?source=RSSattr=U.S._2332901

"The river's destitute state is no mystery to the hordes of fervent
devotees. This year, hundreds of Hindu holy men have threatened to
commit mass suicide during the festival to protest what they say is a
lack of government action, the Daily Telegraph reported last week."

Makes us look like slackers.

CSOly yours,

Erik



Erik Baard

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