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The demand of emerging nations such as China and India for a Post address It struck me that this is how Vegan Views higher standard of living based on Western Vegan Views, started, about thirty years ago in days before lifestyle is leading to an increase in the number Flat A15, the internet. It was based on a community in of farm animals who are inefficient users of the 20 Dean Park Road, London, supported by visitors who came in for world's resources. Bournemouth, the occasion, who helped type, duplicate and Sooner rather than later the world needs to BH1 1JB. send out a newsletter with articles, letters and accept the lifestyle that vegans have been recipes that had been sent in.