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Saturday, December 20, 2008
Activist Attorney for Migrant and Farmers' Rights, Shelly Davis, dies --
Fallout -- collage copyright Kyi May Kaung
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/15/AR2008121502904.html
In the face of death, so little we can do. Shelley worked to make others' lives better.
Sincere condolences to Helen and other family members and friends. I am looking for a floral tribute photo to post.
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Excellent movie--Merchant Ivory--Before the Rains--probably best movie set in India 1937--
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIwvOL2gRbQ
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