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	The Melting Point

debbyski

2-2-2008 1:58 PM

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2-2-2008 3:59 PM

tidbit2

Its up to environmentally aware and nature loving people to set the example particularly to the people numbed to or disrespectful of the earth

2-2-2008 6:52 PM

debbyski

Yes it is.

2-2-2008 8:40 PM

thisnamecantbetaken

Even in the remotest of places, you can always find a styrofoam McDonald's cup. In the remotest of places.

2-3-2008 1:58 PM

cabanaben

So go the glaciers, so goes the eco-system, if we loose the bees, we loose natural pollination, goodbye humans, been nice to know you.

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