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Arja L.
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"To live responsibly"

Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland
female, age 66
married, 3 children
Speaks: French as 3rd language, Russian (learning), German - bit rusty, Swedish as a 2nd language, English as a 2nd Language, Finnish (mother tongue)
Joined Mar 19, 2009
What I Want to Do: Make a difference
Causes: Abolishing Poverty, Preservation of Wildlife and Nature, human and animal rights
Activities: sustainable living, walking, animal rights/welfare, nature conservation, journalism, internet, social media


 
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Joined Mar 19, 2009 Activist Aspirations Casual 
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Groups Amnesty International, ORANGUTANS: Men of the Forest, Oxfam, Rainforest Action, Team Earth, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), WWF-World Wildlife Fund
Hometown Hämeenlinna (Lammi), Finland 
Homepage http://www.kolumbus.fi/arja.leppanen  
Birthday Dec 30, 1946  
Languages French as 3rd language, Russian (learning), German - bit rusty, Swedish as a 2nd language, English as a 2nd Language, Finnish (mother tongue)  
About Me An elderly librarian on a part time pension, a family orientated woman with a social conscience, and who loves nature and animals in particular.
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  Lifestyle
Pets 5 cats  
Activist Aspirations Casual
Political Leaning Very Liberal
Religions Agnostic  
Eating Habits occasional treats, Diabetic Low-Carb, chocolate and coffee  
Wild Fact About Me
My Philosophy Live and let live, but be responsible
What Gives Me Hope It's never too late to learn
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by I would put an end to war and feed the poor
What/who changed my life and why Muhammad Yunus, Grameen Foundation, because he started banking for the poor
What Bugs Me Abuse in any form, cruelty to animals, indifference and selfishness, injustice  
Passions Nature, peace and hope  
Inspirations People who refuse to give up, good people, Kindness and Compassion  
What Scares Me Religious extremism of ANY religion  
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Role Models Mahatma Gandhi, Dalai Lama, Jane Goodall  
Quotation Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind
Interests children  
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    Apr 5, 2012 6:02 PM

    Shankar A. (51)     		WeekNamaste Arja!
    Mar 27, 2012 1:33 AM

    Shankar A. (51)

    Namaste!thank you so much Arja for your green star to me.take care,shankar
    Mar 9, 2012 1:00 PM

    Shankar A. (51)

    Dear friend Arja ,
    Namaste and greeting from nepal!
    i am very happy to add me as your friend,thank you very much. hope our friendship will be beautiful and peace on our life.having wonderful days always.
    your friend from nepal,
    shankar adhikari
    Dec 6, 2010 4:05 PM

    Kirsikka A. (106)     		Hello My Friend
    Hei Arja! Mukava tavata sinut täälläkin!
    Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää!
    Aug 29, 2010 2:18 PM

    DOUG M. (155)

    Hello Arja! I hope you are well on this fine Sunday!
    Kudos
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