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Hello, As a local business owner and mother of 5, I would like to encourage you, your business and/or school to help spearhead the tremendous efforts of Meatless Monday. I am not affiliated with Meat

Did you hear about Tererai Trent, the woman who grew up in Zimbabwe, who was on Oprah last week?       She lived without running water and electricity and had no hope for her future

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