2 Million spent to save the environment - Prince Charles not the culprit


	2 Million spent to save the environment - Prince Charles not the culprit

hadtoomuch

5-23-2007 7:59 PM

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hadtoomuch says:

Can you believe this Madame person? She spent $2 million to support the environment.

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