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Monterey Chickpea Sandwich

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Many years ago, I had a brief flirtation with vegetarianism.  I was a lacto-ovo vegetarian, which means I ate eggs and milk.  I could never commit to being a vegan.  I had health concerns because vitamin B-12, which is quite essential, can only come from animal products.  Another problem is that I have a sensitivity to soy products, which vegans often use as a substitution. I lasted a full year on this diet.  I even got through the holidays.  After the holidays, I caved to the temptation of a bacon cheeseburger.  As it turns out, my falling off the wagon coincided with my disenchantment for what caused me to become a vegetarian in the first place. I had been interested in Buddhism, and though I still retain many beliefs from this religion...like most organized religions, there were other things I didn't believe enough to commit. I don't regret, though, that year of vegetarianism.  It opened up a whole new world of foods.  Like most Americans, prior to this, meat

Review of Hearts For Hearts Doll Dell From Appalachia, USA

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PRODUCT DETAILS: Recommended Age:   6+ (Choking hazard should be taken seriously as these dolls really do have small items) Put out by:   Playmates Toys Year of Manufacture:   2010 Discontinued:   Yes Information:   A portion of the purchase price goes to World Vision to help children worldwide through education, water, hygiene, microenterprise, community development, and disaster relief. Movement:   Typical baby doll--head goes up and down/side to side, arms go up and down/back and forth, legs go up and down, elbows and knees do not bend.  Doll can stand on her own and sit down if you prop her against something or put her hands behind her. Doll composition:   Vinyl Contents of Box:   1 15 inch doll (38 cm) dressed in a camouflage hat, silver flower earrings, butterfly necklace, pink and green bangles, short-sleeved flower print blouse, aged cut-off blue jeans that have slits and a fringed bottom, white and yellow shoes, booklet, blue-green brush with rubberband, a code