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Ben Daniels might only be 14 years old, but he's already helped legislators sign bills to help the environment. His artwork is inspired by the earth, and he's proof that one person can make a difference.
by  AlexParker  on Aug 05,2008
 
 
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David_Whiteside 20 days ago
great story, Ben rocks!

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