Finland
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This document discusses various aspects of work life in the past such as commuting, socializing, and work hours. It then provides information about recycling and safety practices. The document highlights notable figures from Finland like Alvar Aalto and describes several landmarks and attractions in Helsinki such as the cathedral, museums, and Suomenlinna fort. It also briefly mentions Tallinn and Rovaniemi, noting that Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland and home of Santa Claus. In conclusion, it shares a quote about the importance of home.
Finland
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- 8. ?Work hours were 7.35 hours daily. ?Weekends required special permissions. ?Two casual leaves per month. Work place
- 10. Recycling
- 11. Safety
- 12. Alvar Aalto "God created paper for the purpose of drawing architecture on it. Everything else is at least for me an abuse of paper." http://0.design- milk.com/images/2013/11/Alvar-Aalto- 600x792.jpg
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- 14. Helsinki 14
- 15. Helsinki 15 Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral of the Diocese of Helsinki
- 16. Helsinki 16
- 18. Helsinki 18 ? Heureka ? National Museum ? Design Museum
- 19. Helsinki 19
- 20. Helsinki 20
- 21. Tallinn 21
- 22. Tallinn 22
- 23. Rovaniemi 23 ?Capital of Lapland ?Official home of Santa Claus. ?Arctic research center
- 25. Friends
- 26. 26 Foreign places are good enough, but home is sweeter.
Editor's Notes
- #6: Doors got locked automatically. Fire alarm couldnt handle Indian food.
- #7: Teetotaler but drank beetroot juice for weeks.
- #8: Coffee is life. Blasphemy to say No.
- #11: Bottles and cans could be recycled at stores. They had recycling machines.
- #16: originally built from 1830-1852 as a tribute to the?Grand Duke of Finland,?Tsar?Nicholas I of Russia. It was also known as?St Nicholas' Church?until the?independence of Finland?in 1917.
- #18: 18th century Swedish fort. UNESCO site. Made up of 6 islands. The church serves as lighthouse for air and sea traffic.
- #27: IGI airport