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Baltimore Sun: Trump's Immigration Policies Are Inhumane, Unsafe
By Editorial Board
The new immigration policies President Donald Trump's administration released Tuesday make America less humane; they target millions of people who have been in this country for years, have contributed to society and have raised children here. They make America less free because they portend the creation of a massive "deportation force" that will hunt through communities coast-to-coast for those here illegally, inevitably sweeping up the innocent and increasing racial and ethnic profiling. But most of all, they will make America less safe.
Mr. Trump's spokesman, Sean Spicer, says the president intends to "take the shackles off" immigration officers to make "the No. 1 priority" removing those "who pose a threat to our country." Actually, that was the No. 1 priority under the Obama administration, which instructed immigration enforcement agents to prioritize deportation of those who committed serious crimes while in the United States. The Trump policy would allow for deportation of people who violate traffic laws or who have even been accused of a crime but not convicted. Innocent until proven guilty no longer applies, and immigration agents will have vastly expanded authority to determine on their own who constitutes a "threat."
Immigration courts are facing a huge backlog as it is, some 540,000 cases with an average wait of more than two years. In some courts, the delay is much longer. Mr. Trump says he wants to throw more resources at the system, but how much and how quickly? For the time being, flooding the courts with people who have not shown themselves to be a danger would only delay the deportation of people who are.
Mr. Trump plans to deal with that to some degree by vastly expanding a program that eliminates due process for some immigrants caught in this country illegally. The "expedited removal" program, as it was used by the Obama administration, allowed for the elimination of some protections and hearings before deportation for people caught near the border who had been in the country for less than two weeks. Mr. Trump wants to expand it nationwide and draw in those who have been here for up to two years.
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Clyde Vanel
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By Patrick Donachie
Clyde Vanel, a Democratic candidate in the race to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark, said he was fighting to keep a robust middle class in southeastern Queens.
If elected, Vanel would represent Assembly District 33, which includes parts of Cambria Heights, St. Albans, Queens Village, Hollis and Bellerose.
Vanel's political career began in 2009, when he challenged then-Councilman Leroy Comrie. Vanel said this first candidacy was part of a groundswell of frustration with Council members who voted to allow Michael Bloomberg to run for a third term as mayor. He also ran against Clark in a 2012 primary and contended many of the issues facing his community were still not being properly addressed.
"I live in a neighborhood, a strong middle-class neighborhood, where my parents were able to put their money together and buy a house," Vanel said, before contrasting his parents' stability with the neighborhood today. "Now, that story is not as prevalent. Houses are worth half a million. Children can't buy the house they grew up in."
Vanel, who also works as an attorney and was previously a restaurant owner, said a mix of underemployment, unaffordability and the prevalence of foreclosures in the area were contributing to people finding it harder to buy and maintain homes in the area.
He said he would advocate for a plan called "Silicon Jamaica" to entice businesses into the downtown corridor. He said the preponderance of transit options made Jamaica a prime location for new business and he wanted to strengthen the neighborhood's push to attract new industries.
"Right now, there's no plan to attract that type of business. We don't have the plan. These businesses are already going to Harlem, going to Long Island City, going to Brooklyn," he said. "We have to get the entry-level, but we need the middle-level and the higher-level jobs. We need to ensure that our community can get good paying jobs right here."
Vanel previously worked as a chief of staff for state Sen. James Sanders, and said if he were elected to Albany, he would hope to distinguish himself with his background in business and law. He acknowledged he would have a learning curve, but said that the support of Rev. Floyd Flake of the Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York and A.R. Bernard of the Christian Cultural Megachurch in Brooklyn would give him significant backing in his pursuits.
He also spoke about the importance of preparing students in southeast Queens to be able to participate in a "global economy" and expressed hope that more students could be convinced to pursue further education and careers in the natural sciences or mathematics.
"How do you get more of our youth interested in the math and the sciences? In this day and age, our kids are competing with the world," he said.
The Democratic primary takes place Sept. 13. Vanel's opponents in the race are Roy Paul, Nantasha Williams, Sabine French and Bryan Block (who did not respond to requests for a profile interview from the TimesLedger).
Reach reporter Patrick Donachie by e-mail at pdonachie@cnglocal.com or by phone at (718) 260–4573.
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Barbara Clark
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Quick fact file of Myntra-Flipkart deal
By Alok Soni
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Deal is done. India's largest online fashion store, Myntra has been acquired by Flipkart.com, India's largest ecommerce player.
Though both the parties have declined to comment on the deal structure, but the happy faces during the announcement ensured that it's a win-win situation for both Myntra and Flipkart.
(From L-R) -Binny Bansal, Sachin Bansal(making the announcement), Mukesh Bansal
Sachin accepted that the conversation was initiated by him and over the months they became more and more confident that this is the way to go. The deal doesn't affect things for the consumer as he will continue to see Myntra and Flipkart fashion store as separate entities. But what happens to employees, and what about the founder himself? Why the acquisition at this stage and what can be expected in coming times?
Here's a quick fact file of the Myntra-Flipkart deal:
It's a 100% acquisition. The current investors in Myntra remain so and there's no exit taking place.
Myntra continues to function as an independent entity and so does the fashion division of Flipkart.
Only Mukesh Bansal from Myntra joins the Flipkart board. He'll head the fashion business for Flipkart.
All the Myntra employees get the universal stock options.
$100 million to be invested in Flipkart fashion business in coming years.
Together, Flipkart and Myntra will have over 50% share in the online fashion market in India (Myntra's current share is ~30%).
There are no immediate plans of integrating the duo but the possibilities will be explored in near future.
There are enough funds with Flipkart to sustain for long, hence there are no immediate plans for next round of funding.
Flipkart is definitely eyeing for an IPO but not the priority as of now.
Flipkart plans to go Alibaba way rather than the Amazon way due to more similarities in between Indian and Chinese consumers.
There's no threat to Myntra's online fashion dominance by Amazon.
Flipkart aims to grow its fashion/apparel business to an extent that it accounts to 30% of their revenue shares.
Key stakeholders in Myntra have become millionaires with this deal.
Myntra continues to hire and expand. Have global ambitions as well.
Did you read between the lines of Flipkart and Myntra deal?
Watch out this space for more details on the Flipkart-Myntra deal.
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April 5, 2018 · 12:10 AM
The Curse of Time, on #LisaBurtonRadio
Welcome everyone. Turn down the lights, find your silver bells, and possibly a crystal that speaks to you. You might want to light a candle or two. This is Lisa Burton Radio, and I'm your host Lisa the robot girl.
My special guest today is living under some unusual circumstances, but we'll let her tell us about them. "Welcome to the show, Amelina Scott."
"Hi Lisa. I'm so excited about this, a chance to tell my story to a robot girl, that's beyond amazing!"
"I already mentioned that your living arrangement is a bit odd. Can you fill our listeners in a bit?"
"Yeah, my dad disappeared on my thirteenth birthday. Sorry, I find this difficult to talk about. It really hurts. I, I cope by writing my feelings down in poetry. I don't like to talk about it… But for you I will …
"Dad's vanishing was the weirdest night ever. We'd been celebrating, laughing, dancing and playing charades. Then my dad's charades card became a terrible omen and he upped and left. It was scary and so out of character for him. I tried to fathom it out, but it's pretty unfathomable. Mum and I clung to each other, weeping….
Then, guess what? A couple of years later he returned. A dad, but not the dad I knew. It was heart-breaking. He had aged, viciously. He looked more like a battered old grandfather than my dad."
"That's strange, but is it possible he went away for some kind of treatment, and returned after it was over? It might have been really hard for him."
"No way! What made you say that… No treatment would do that to you! That's bonkers. Unless it was a special clinic for guys addicted to playing guitar. My dad always loved his guitar. I reckon there's something sinister going on; I'd say he's a victim of an aging curse.
"Ah, my mum, Sorry, this is making me tear up again. My lovely mum has changed. She used to be all sunshine and now she's sharped-tongued and stroppy. She hasn't aged but it's like her soul has. Deep inside. The pain's carved its way in and taken residence. Then there's Esme. She used to go to the same school as me. We weren't close then but now we are. I've always longed for a sister to share my thoughts with. Esme isn't my real sister, I'm an only child, but she feels like one. I know this sounds crazy but she's trapped. Yeah, trapped, in the mirrors in our house. You must think I'm making this up, but I'm not. Her pain's trapped too. She has a limited ability to do anything, so she speaks, listens, and eavesdrops. She moves a bit but has no real freedom. This leaves my poor friend trapped with a continuous stream of dark thoughts. She tells me loads of shocking stuff about how she used to self-harm. How she's a victim too. She can't tell me why she's become a prisoner in our house. Someone has sworn her to secrecy."
"It's getting stranger, particularly Esme. Is there anything that might have catalyzed these events? Maybe you can put your finger on something."
"I know this sounds odd but I'm beginning to think it's got something to do with this weird grasshopper housed in the Corpus Christi Chronopage clock on King's Parade.
"It took a long time to work it out but I think time has something to do with it. I'm still muddling through. At the beginning, this cartwheeling invite bounced through my letterbox and summoned me to the Crystal Cottage. In despair, I thought I'd never find the cottage. It was like the cottage was playing hide and seek with me. But, then my Aunt Karissa sent me an enchanted paint set. I painted creepy scenes, creatures and the like. It scared the heck out of me but there was a purpose to it all. It was like I had to go through this to get my pass to the cottage. I can't tell you much more for fear of spoiling the story. All I can say is this cottage is so beautiful, a haven of mysterious light. It's quaint, a magical place hidden below the earth. Its walls hold an array of every twinkling crystal imaginable. It's dream-like. But, there is a sense of danger too. A sense that the cottage must be protected from evil."
"Things are sounding pretty creepy."
"Oh, geez there is so much about the cottage I daren't tell you. What can I say?
"An old wacky lady, Leanne inhabits the cottage. She tends to the crystals and keeps a bunch of white doves as pets. I have a feeling the doves are not as pure white or as friendly as they seem. The cottage is guarded by a creature called Eruterac and protected by well-known Gods and Goddesses from mythology. Aphrodite often takes a hissy fit if pretty girls meddle in the affairs of the cottage.
"According to Google maps the cottage doesn't exist. Yet, I swear I've been there. It's located on a river pathway, a place that's light and breezy, or shadowed and eerie. The cottage lays hidden below the earth. When it's summoned, it breaks through the surrounding earth to appear at ground level. But even then Google maps can't find it.
"To find the cottage I had to take a dangerous pathway. I'd been warned not to go by my mum but I didn't listen. At the railway tracks I knew I was in danger. What kind of danger I didn't know. Then, this guy called Ryder turned up. All dark charisma and shadows. He saved me from two youths who didn't have control of their own minds. They'd been tormenting me but it was as if they were puppets. As Ryder left, he commanded the shadows at his feet to do his bidding. It was a strange encounter, an awakening. His hypnotic personality frightened but excited me too. I had to find out more about him.
"So there is a shadow monster and a strange cat named Shadow. Do you think there could be a connection there?"
"Oh there are so many connections to puzzle and confuse! Who is Ryder? And how is he able to command the shadows? The monster isn't the shadow; he's too earthy to be a shadow. My not-quite-sister Esme believes the monster is Mr Nice Guy! But, I'll let you decide about that…Shadow is a black cat but he's more than that. There's something extraordinary about him. A power within that I can't quite explain. I love him but my mum and dad hate his black furry guts. Black cats have that effect. Some people believe they're bad luck. Maybe they are. He turned up when my dad returned. A strange coincidence or what? Maybe I should kick him out. Sigh. I could never do that.
"I get so frustrated with Esme. We often argue. She knows what's going on. I swear she does. But she won't tell me. Or, perhaps she is too scared to. Someone is controlling her that's for sure."
"I understand your frustrations. What are you going to do now?"
"I'm learning all I can about crystal magic. I'm discovering who I am. I'm not an ordinary girl .I'm a Krystallos, a crystal magician. That's who I am, but it's taken me a long time to find my true self.
"I have to cure my dad otherwise the villain will keep on stealing time for his own wicked reasons. The only way I can do that is to wield a seriously scary crystal. I have no idea how it will go or what will happen. I'm so in the dark. My Aunt told me I have to be the one to do so. I have to be brave… Me, Amelina Scott has to be brave!"
"Amelina, I wish you all the luck in the world. It sounds like a scary situation, and there isn't a lot of help out there. Any closing comments for our listeners?"
"Sometimes I am that hidden person. That person who's courageous. I have to be that girl. I'll do anything to help my family. I'll do anything to make my friends safe. This curse will find a new victim unless I do."
"You can learn more about Amelina's plight in the book, The Curse of Time – Bloodstone, by Marjorie Mallon. I'll post links and such on the website after I go off the air.
"Make sure to use those sharing buttons today too. Marjorie and Amelina would do it for you when your character appears on the next Lisa Burton Radio."
Fifteen-year-old Amelina Scott lives in Cambridge with her dysfunctional family, a mysterious black cat, and an unusual girl who's imprisoned within the mirrors located in her house. When an unexpected message arrives inviting her to visit the Crystal Cottage, she sets off on a forbidden pathway where she encounters Ryder, a charismatic, but perplexing stranger.
With the help of a magical paint set, and some crystal wizard stones she discovers the truth about a shocking curse that has destroyed her family's happiness.
Buy Book: myBook.to/TheCurseofTime
I am a debut author who has been blogging for three years at my lovely blog home Kyrosmagica: https://mjmallon.com. My interests include writing, photography, poetry, and alternative therapies. I write Fantasy YA, middle grade fiction and micro poetry – haiku and Tanka. I love to read and have written over 100 reviews: https://mjmallon.com/2015/09/28/a-z-of-my-book-reviews/
My alter ego is MJ – Mary Jane from Spiderman. I love superheroes! I was born on the 17th of November in Lion City: Singapore, (a passionate Scorpio, with the Chinese Zodiac sign a lucky rabbit,) second child and only daughter to my proud parents Paula and Ronald. I grew up in a mountainous court in the Peak District in Hong Kong with my elder brother Donald. My parents dragged me away from my exotic childhood and my much loved dog Topsy to the frozen wastelands of Scotland. In bonnie Edinburgh I mastered Scottish country dancing, and a whole new Och Aye lingo.
As a teenager I travelled to many far-flung destinations to visit my abacus wielding wayfarer dad. It's rumoured that I now live in the Venice of Cambridge, with my six foot hunk of a Rock God husband, and my two enchanted daughters. After such an upbringing my author's mind has taken total leave of its senses! When I'm not writing, I eat exotic delicacies while belly dancing, or surf to the far reaches of the moon. To chill out, I practise Tai Chi. If the mood takes me I snorkel with mermaids, or sign up for idyllic holidays with the Chinese Unicorn, whose magnificent voice sings like a thousand wind chimes.
Carolina Russo has created two wonderful portraits of my characters which feature in my paperback which is due for release in April. Below you can see a full colour version of one image.
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Before you take the leap over the pond and land in Ireland for the first time this summer there are a few things you will need to have with you! Preparation is key and with Irish summers being infamous for not sticking to the status quo of sun and heat it is important to know what to pack and bring with you!
Ireland is known for being one of the most naturally beautiful countries in the world. With its luscious green and never ending fields along with the wild and windy coast lines everywhere you look is an ideal opportunity for a photo shoot. Make sure you have your camera at the ready as you will no doubt be using it a lot.
The Aran Sweater is definitely something you may regret not taking with you. With the weather so unpredictable you will be so pleased to have a little bit of style and comfort to ease the pain of watching the rain splash against the pavement on your "summer" holiday.
These are an absolute necessity, if you're not trekking across the beautiful countryside or hiking up through mountains and forests then you will be busy walking through the bustling towns. Even the country's capital Dublin is small enough to walk around but bear in mind you will be on your feet a lot.
Unless you feel like spending hours in a field that looks exactly the same as the ones surrounding you, a map is something you will need. The Irish road signs are not famous for being helpful so you may be relying heavily on your map. And good luck trying to find internet signal at the top of the mountains!
A cape will keep you warm and protect you from all sorts of weather provided to you by Mother Nature when visiting the Emerald Isle. This is a purchase you won't regret when you wrap yourself up in one of the cosiest garments you can wear.
The Irish are known for their wit and sarcastic sense of humor so this is something you will have to bring with you if you are going to join in on the "craic" (Irish word for fun). Be prepared for plenty of laughter and slagging as the Irish embrace you and the meaner they are the more they like you so don't be offended.
Not sure if you have gathered this by now but we get a lot of rain in the summer so be prepared and pack the water proofs. There's not much worse than trekking around in soaking wet clothes, and the rain here is not like that of monsoon season, it is very cold! The highlight of this is it is extra green!
Forget about the Mediterranean diet of light foods and salads, Irish food is something to look forward too and you are guaranteed to be full after every meal. With some of the world's finest beef on offer alongside organic fruit and vegetables and of course the infamous potatoes you will be spoiled for choice.
Adapters are cheap and can be purchased in many places, they are also a must bring unless you do not want to use any electrical goods. The voltage is a lot greater in Ireland so be wary and use a transformer to adjust the voltage.
Enough about all the rain and bad weather, Ireland does have its moments and when it does it is one of the most majestic and beautiful places to be. So be prepared when travelling to Ireland because when the sun does decide to come out it really does shine and leads to a lot of red skin!
If you think we have missed anything please feel free to comment below and let us and all future visitors know!


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Q: (Play 2.4.2, Play Slick 1.0.0) How do I apply database Evolutions to a Slick managed database within a test? I would like to write database integration tests against a Play Slick managed database and apply and unapply Evolutions using the helper methods described in the Play documentation namely, Evolutions.applyEvolutions(database) and Evolutions.cleanupEvolutions(database). However these require a play.api.db.Database instance which is not possible to get hold of from what I can see. The jdbc library conflicts with play-slick so how do I get the database instance from slick? I use the following to get a slick database def for running slick queries:
val dbConfig = DatabaseConfigProvider.get[JdbcProfile]("my-test-db")(FakeApplication())
import dbConfig.driver.api._
val db = dbConfig.db

Thanks,
Leanne

A: Here is how I dow it with Guice:
I inject with Guice:
lazy val appBuilder = new GuiceApplicationBuilder()

lazy val injector = appBuilder.injector()

lazy val databaseApi = injector.instanceOf[DBApi] //here is the important line

(You have to import play.api.db.DBApi.)
And in my tests, I simply do the following (actually I use an other database for my tests):
override def beforeAll() = {
  Evolutions.applyEvolutions(databaseApi.database("default"))
}

override def afterAll() = {
  Evolutions.cleanupEvolutions(databaseApi.database("default"))
}

(I'm using Scalatest but it the same thing with an other testing framework.)

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This page displays sold house prices for Willoway Road in Chester.
Willoway Road in Vicars Cross, Chester consists predominantly of semi-detached houses. Properties on Willoway Road typically have values around £200,000 - £300,000, ranging upwards of £300,000 for larger semi-detached houses.
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Want to learn how to make the most of your visit to an ancestor's homeland? Join us on March 12, where Lisa Alzo will show us how with her presentation Back to Your Roots: Planning a Successful Heritage Research Trip.
Description: Learn how to plan that dream trip to your ancestral homeland, including how and what to pack, book affordable travel and accommodations, how to create a workable itinerary, key tips for visiting archives and villages, and other secrets to make it your most memorable trip ever!
Lisa A. Alzo. M.F.A. is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer, specializing in Slovak/Eastern European genealogical research, writing your family history, and using the Internet to trace female and immigrant ancestors. She is the author of nine books, including the award-winning Three Slovak Women, and hundreds of magazine articles, and writes the blog "The Accidental Genealogist" http://www.theaccidentalgenealogist.com.
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Cartesian parametrization: where P and Q are two polynomials with real coefficients, coprime, and such that the polynomials and are coprime (proper representation).
A polynomial curve is a curve that can be parametrized by polynomial functions of R[x], so it is a special case of rational curve.
Therefore, any polynomial curve is an algebraic curve of degree equal to the higher degree of the above polynomials P and Q of a proper representation.
A polynomial curve cannot be bounded, nor have asymptotes, except if it is a line.
- the cubical parabolas (polynomial cubics with a symmetry centre).
- a Lissajous polynomial quartic.
- the L'Hospital quintic is polynomial.


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ST-300-29-62. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Visit Monument to the Mexican Revolution, Mexico City
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Monumento a la Revolución Mexicana (Monument to the Mexican Revolution) in Mexico City, Mexico. Also pictured: Chief of Protocol of Mexico, Federico A. Mariscal; General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores; Fanny Gamboa de Carrillo Flores; Maureen Hayes Mansfield; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard.
KN-C22580. President John F. Kennedy Visits Museo Nacional de Antropología, Mexico City
President John F. Kennedy visits the Museo Nacional de Antropología (National Museum of Anthropology) of the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (National Institute of Anthropology and History) in Mexico City, Mexico. Also pictured: U.S. State Department interpreter, Donald Barnes; Chief of the Cultural Department at the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia, Joaquín Cortina Goribar; General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Director of the Museo Nacional de Antropología, Arturo Romano Pacheco; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); White House Photographer, Captain Cecil Stoughton; White House Secret Service agents, Gerald A. "Jerry" Behn, Ken Giannoules, Lubert "Bert" de Freese, and Mike Mastrovito.
KN-C22666-N. President John F. Kennedy Attends Fourth of July Celebration in Mexico
President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews (at lectern), delivers remarks at the Society's Fourth of July celebration; President John F. Kennedy attends. Seated in first row (L-R): U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; Governor of the State of Mexico, Dr. Gustavo Baz; President Kennedy; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores. Also pictured: President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton. Ciudad Satélite, Mexico.
KN-C22666-K. President John F. Kennedy Speaks at Fourth of July Celebration in Mexico
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks at a Fourth of July celebration organized by the American Society of Mexico. Seated in first row, behind lectern (L-R): President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores. Also pictured: U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agent, Jim Johnson. Ciudad Satélite, Mexico.
KN-C22666-F. President John F. Kennedy Attends Fourth of July Celebration in Mexico
President John F. Kennedy (right of lectern) attends a Fourth of July celebration organized by the American Society of Mexico. Also pictured: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, Edwin M. Martin; President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews; Governor of the State of Mexico, Dr. Gustavo Baz; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh. Ciudad Satélite, Mexico. [Blurriness in image is original to the negative.]
KN-C22666-E. President John F. Kennedy Speaks at Fourth of July Celebration in Mexico
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks at a Fourth of July celebration organized by the American Society of Mexico. Behind President Kennedy, standing in first row (L-R): President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder (far left); unidentified (back to camera); U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann (right of lectern); Governor of the State of Mexico, Dr. Gustavo Baz; President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores. Also pictured: U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh. Ciudad Satélite, Mexico.
KN-C22542. President John F. Kennedy Speaks at Fourth of July Celebration in Mexico
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks at a Fourth of July celebration organized by the American Society of Mexico. Seated in first row, behind lectern (L-R): President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores. Also pictured: U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh. Ciudad Satélite, Mexico.
KN-C22541. President John F. Kennedy Attends Fourth of July Celebration in Mexico
Governor of the State of Mexico, Dr. Gustavo Baz (far left, at lectern), delivers remarks at a Fourth of July celebration organized by the American Society of Mexico; President John F. Kennedy attends. Seated in first row (L-R): President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; U.S Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes; President Kennedy; President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores. Also pictured: U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh. Ciudad Satélite, Mexico.
President John F. Kennedy attends a Fourth of July celebration organized by the American Society of Mexico. Seated in first row (L-R): U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; Governor of the State of Mexico, Dr. Gustavo Baz; President Kennedy; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores. Also pictured: President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews; President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh. Ciudad Satélite, Mexico.
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with the Governor of the State of Mexico, Dr. Gustavo Baz, during a Fourth of July celebration organized by the American Society of Mexico. Standing in foreground (L-R): U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; Dr. Baz; President Kennedy; President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores. Also pictured: President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh. Ciudad Satélite, Mexico.
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks at a Fourth of July celebration organized by the American Society of Mexico. Standing in first row, right of lectern (L-R): U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; Governor of the State of Mexico, Dr. Gustavo Baz; President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores. Also pictured: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, Edwin M. Martin; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh. Ciudad Satélite, Mexico.
KN-22603. President John F. Kennedy Attends Fourth of July Celebration in Mexico
President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews (at lectern), delivers remarks at the Society's Fourth of July celebration; President John F. Kennedy attends. Seated in first row, behind lectern (L-R): President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; Governor of the State of Mexico, Dr. Gustavo Baz; President Kennedy; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores. Also pictured: U.S. State Department interpreter, Donald Barnes; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh. Ciudad Satélite, Mexico.
KN-22602. President John F. Kennedy Speaks at Fourth of July Celebration in Mexico
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks at a Fourth of July celebration organized by the American Society of Mexico. Seated in first row, behind lectern (L-R): U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; Governor of the State of Mexico, Dr. Gustavo Baz; President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores. Also pictured: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, Edwin M. Martin; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agent, Mike Mastrovito. Ciudad Satélite, Mexico.
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks at a Fourth of July celebration organized by the American Society of Mexico. Seated in first row, behind lectern (L-R): U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; Governor of the State of Mexico, Dr. Gustavo Baz; President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores. Also pictured: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, Edwin M. Martin; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh. Ciudad Satélite, Mexico.
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks at a Fourth of July celebration organized by the American Society of Mexico. Seated in first row, behind lectern (L-R): President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores. Also pictured: U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Jim Johnson and Frank Yeager. Ciudad Satélite, Mexico.
KN-C22645. President John F. Kennedy with President of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos, at Los Pinos, in Mexico City
President John F. Kennedy speaks with President of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos, on the steps of Los Pinos, the official residence of the President of Mexico. Also pictured: U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, Edwin M. Martin; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; U.S. Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes; Foreign Minister of Mexico, Manuel Tello; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores; White House Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger; General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; White House Secret Service agents, Gerald A. "Jerry" Behn, Bill Greer, and Morgan Gies. Mexico City, Mexico.
KN-C22636. President John F. Kennedy Visits Columna de la Independencia, Mexico City
President John F. Kennedy (center, left) arrives at the Columna de la Independencia (Ángel de la Independencia, Independence Monument) for a wreath laying ceremony. Also pictured: Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Chief of Protocol of Mexico, Federico A. Mariscal; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); White House Secret Service agents, James J. Rowley, Gerald A. "Jerry" Behn, Mike Mastrovito, and Bill Greer. All others unidentified. Mexico City, Mexico.
ST-300-19-62. Arrival Ceremony for President John F. Kennedy in Mexico
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend an arrival ceremony in their honor in Mexico City. Also pictured: U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); Maureen Hayes Mansfield; Special Assistant to President Kennedy, Kenneth P. O'Donnell; White House Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, Edwin M. Martin; U.S. Coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, Teodoro Moscoso; President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder; Social Secretary to Mrs. Kennedy, Letitia Baldrige; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; U.S. State Department interpreter, Donald Barnes; Chief of Protocol of Mexico, Federico A. Mariscal. A band plays in the background. Benito Juárez International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico.
President John F. Kennedy (center, on platform) attends an arrival ceremony in his honor in Mexico City. Also standing on platform: U.S. State Department interpreter, Donald Barnes; President of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos. Also pictured: First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; First Lady of Mexico, Eva Sámano de López Mateos; Eva López Mateos; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); Maureen Hayes Mansfield; Special Assistant to President Kennedy, Kenneth P. O'Donnell; White House Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, Edwin M. Martin; U.S. Coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, Teodoro Moscoso; President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder; Social Secretary to Mrs. Kennedy, Letitia Baldrige; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Chief of Protocol of Mexico, Federico A. Mariscal; Special Assistant to the President of Mexico, Justo Sierra; Director General of the Institute of Social Security of Mexico, Benito Coquet; Fanny Gamboa de Carrillo Flores; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores; Minister of Finance and Public Credit of Mexico, Antonio Ortiz Mena; Private Secretary to President López Mateos, Humberto Romero Pérez; Chief of the Presidential General Staff of Mexico, Major General José Gómez Huerta; Adela Rodríguez de Guzmán Neyra; President of the Supreme Court of Mexico, Alfonso Guzmán Neyra; President of the Permanent Commission of the Mexican Congress, Rómulo Sánchez Mireles; Mrs. Rómulo Sánchez Mireles; Guadalupe Macías de Tello; Foreign Minister of Mexico, Manuel Tello; Minister of National Defense of Mexico, Lieutenant General Agustín Olachea Avilés; Guadalupe Borja de Díaz Ordaz; Minister of the Interior of Mexico, Gustavo Díaz Ordaz; Governor of the Federal District of Mexico, Ernesto P. Uruchurtu. Benito Juárez International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico.
KN-C22622. Arrival Ceremony for President John F. Kennedy in Mexico
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (both at center right) attend an arrival ceremony in their honor in Mexico City. Also pictured: U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); Maureen Hayes Mansfield; Special Assistant to President Kennedy, Kenneth P. O'Donnell; White House Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, Edwin M. Martin; U.S. Coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, Teodoro Moscoso; President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder; Social Secretary to Mrs. Kennedy, Letitia Baldrige; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; U.S. State Department interpreter, Donald Barnes; Chief of Protocol of Mexico, Federico A. Mariscal. A band plays in the background; Air Force One is visible at far left. Benito Juárez International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico.
KN-C22621. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Arrive in Mexico
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy exit Air Force One upon their arrival in Mexico City. Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton, follows behind the President and First Lady. Also pictured: U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); Maureen Hayes Mansfield; White House Associate Press Secretary, Andrew T. Hatcher; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; Special Assistant to President Kennedy, Kenneth P. O'Donnell; White House Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, Edwin M. Martin; President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder; Ann Gargan (cousin of President Kennedy); Social Secretary to Mrs. Kennedy, Letitia Baldrige; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; Nancy A. Mann; Virginia Stephens de Mariscal; Chief of Protocol of Mexico, Federico A. Mariscal. Benito Juárez International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico.
KN-22526. Arrival Ceremony for President John F. Kennedy in Mexico
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The Position of the Office of Medicaid in the Doherty Case Was that a Trust Must Be Read as a Whole, and that the Trustee's Fiduciary Duties Are an Important Consideration
It has been a fundamental tenet of trust interpretation in Massachusetts for generations that the intention of the Settlor is to be respected, that the trust is to be read as a whole, and that any ambiguous or conflicting provisions are to be interpreted in a harmonious manner. In most MassHealth trust denials, there is no reasonable way of interpreting the irrevocable trust as providing for principal distributions to or for the benefit of the Settlor, yet the biased, unfair and unbalanced memorandum of the Office of Medicaid usually attempts to get away with placing a phrase from the irrevocable trust out of context. The memorandum introduced by the Office of Medicaid usually does not even make an honest attempt to get the law correct, even though the new legal position adopted by the Office of Medicaid stands in stark contrast to its official position when it was attacking the trust in the Doherty case.
The correct legal position about trust interpretation was stated on page 12 in the September 28, 2007 brief entitled "Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings" filed in Essex Superior Court by Carolann Mitchell, Assistant General Counsel of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services in the Doherty case: "In reviewing contracts, the courts have found that a contract must be read in such a way that no part of the agreement is left meaningless. See Starr v. Fordham, 420 Mass. 178, 190 (1995); see also S.D. Shaw & Sons, Inc. v. Joseph Rugo, Inc., 343 Mass. 635, 640 (1962). In other words, contracts must be construed to give "reasonable effect" to each provision contained therein. See State Line Snacks Corp. v. Town of Wilbraham, 28 Mass. App. Ct. 717 (1990). …To allow the one sentence … to control the whole of this document would render the Settlor's stated intent … completely meaningless. Such an interpretation of this trust is … against the weight of the law."
On that same page in the brief, the position of the Office of Medicaid recognized the importance of fiduciary duties in trust analysis. The Office of Medicaid took the position that the Trustee in that case had fiduciary duties, but not to the remainderpersons, but rather to the Settlor: "The unambiguous language of Article II demonstrates the Trustees' fiduciary duty runs to Muriel, and dictates that they can use all assets of the Irrevocable Trust for her care and benefit." The opposite is usually true in most MassHealth trust denials, where the Trustee has fiduciary duties to the remainderpersons, and cannot distribute principal to or for the benefit of the Settlor without violating those duties.
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7 Dazzling Desert Dwellers
Virtually every part of our beautiful world teems with life, even those portions that might, at first, seem foreboding to some. The arid, desert regions of the earth are no exception to this fact. If one looks closely enough, the desert sands and scrub abound with life, scurrying in all directions. Here, in this article, we have striven to list 7 Dazzling Desert Dwellers. Though, to be fair, this numbers only scratches the surface of the various forms of life inhabiting these seemingly inhospitable zones.
Deathstalker Scorpion
DeathStalker Scorpion Facts
The Deathstalker Scorpion, bearing the scientific name of Leiurus quinquestriatus represents a rather impressive species of scorpion in the Buthidae family.
This remarkable arachnid also ranks as an extremely dangerous variety of scorpion. Its venom contains an incredibly powerful combination of neurotoxins.
It remains capable of delivering a lethal sting to young children, the elderly, or the otherwise immune impaired. A healthy adult is likely to survive their sting.
However, the sting of this particular scorpion ranks as excessively painful.
The invertebrate currently ranks as the third most venomous scorpion on earth. Surprisingly, its venom seems to be of considerable interest to medical researchers.
One of the unique components of Deathstalker Scorpion venom shows great promise in the treatment of brain tumors.
The fascinating Deathstalker Scorpion exhibits sexual dimorphism, with the males of the species averaging roughly 3 in (7.5 cm) in length.
Yet the females average about 4 in (10 cm) in length. Despite the difference in length, both genders average roughly 2.5 grams in weight.
In color, it shows primarily a pale yellow. Yet horizontal stripes of a light gray also appear, as well as occasional random patches of orange-yellow.
It possesses two eyes on the top of its head, as well as several pairs located along the side of the head.
Uniquely, the tail commonly displays a single dark section, located just before the stinger.
Order: Scorpiones
Family: Buthidae
Genus: Leiurus
Species: L. quinquestriatus
Deathstalker Scorpion Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology
The Deathstalker Scorpion inhabits a rather specific range extending from the Middle East to Northern Africa. It also inhabits limited portions of Asia.
Within that range, it primarily inhabits extremely arid regions of the world. This includes scrubland and desert habitats. Therein, individuals most commonly live under rocks or in abandoned animal burrows.
This arthropod also evolved as primarily nocturnal in nature. As a desert carnivore, it typically preys on insects, earthworms, spiders, centipedes, and even other scorpions.
It hunts as an ambush predator, relying on the sensitivity of the hairs on its legs to detect vibrations.
Despite the toxicity of its venom, it, unfortunately, continues to be rather popular as exotic pets.
Long Eared Jerboa
Long Eared Jerboa Facts
The amazing looking Long Eared Jerboa ranks as a most distinctive looking animal. It also represents the only member of both its genus and subfamily.
By nature, it lives as a primarily nocturnal creature.
This mouse-like rodent remains renowned for its exceptionally large ears. This animal also possesses exceptional long hind legs, adapting for jumping.
Researchers have been able to determine very little reliable information about the Long Eared Jerboa.
However, its numbers appear to be declining. The primary suspect in this trend is a loss of natural habitat.
Long Eared Jerboa Physical Characteristics
The Long Eared Jerboa attains a maximum known head and body length of only 3.5 in (8.9 cm). The oversized tail may be also as much as 6.4 in (16.3 cm) by itself.
Typically the tail is capped by a tuft of white fur. The rather surprising creature also remains extremely light, weighing an average of roughly 1.3 oz (38 g).
The coloring of this rather astonishing animal appears to predominantly consist of a random combination of various shades of brown and white.
The oversized ears may be as much as 30% longer than the entire head.
Family: Dipodidae
Genus: Euchoreutes
Species: E. naso
Long Eared Jerboa Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology
The fascinating Long Eared Jerboa appears to be endemic to a range that ranges from southern Mongolia to regions of northwest China. For its habitat, it appears to prefer to inhabit primarily arid regions in Asia.
Consequently, its exceptional hearing, provided by the oversized ears, allows it to easily locate its prey, or detect potential predators.
The rather impressive little rodent, like other related species, possesses a carnivorous diet. Observations indicate that it usually preys on various small insects.
Aside from its rather extensive range, and apparent abundant numbers, little data can be confirmed about the animal.
However, based on its apparent numbers, the range of habitation, and the fact that much of its range includes protected areas, the IUCN lists it as a Species of Least Concern.
Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle
Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle Facts
Most interestingly, the Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle inhabits an extremely limited range. They also occur only in a portion of the geologic feature known as the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, in southern Utah, in the United States.
Due to the combination of such limited range and small numbers, this insect now lists as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. Estimates place their total current population at less than 2,000 individuals.
They spend the entirety of their lives in one tiny area, typically on the same individual sand dune. The majority of individuals venture less than 1,000 ft (300 m) from the spot where they hatched from their eggs.
Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle Description
Much as with many insects, the Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle displays sexual dimorphism, with females typically larger in size than males.
However, both genders remain tiny. An overall average body length is slightly less than 0.5 in (12 mm).
Though small, their coloring is rather striking. Also, the body is generally brown or bronze. Furthermore, the upper thorax possesses a metallic sheen. While the wing cases are usually concealed, they are a brilliant white.
Their eyes are rather large in comparison to other beetles of their size. In addition, the legs are relatively long, to keep the body away from the hot sand.
Their most noteworthy feature is the presence of numerous bright white hairs lining much of the body and legs.
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Carabidae
Genus: Cicindela
Species: C. albissima
Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle Habitat and Ecology
The Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle is endemic to Utah, United States. They only inhabit the Coral Pink Sand Dunes geologic feature, hence the name. The color of the sand dunes is unique and is the reason they have evolved their own distinctive coloring.
Mating occurs in the spring, and the larvae reach adulthood the following spring.
They are carnivorous, and adults primarily prey upon flies and other small arthropods they can catch on the dunes.
Larvae remain in small burrows and feed on any small arthropod that wanders by.
The primary threats to their existence have been habitat loss due to climate change and the use of recreational vehicles such as buggies on the dunes.
Fortunately, their habitat is part of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. The use of buggies in the region they inhabit has now been banned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The remarkable Golden Armadillo Lizard represents a species of lizard endemic to certain desert regions. It also remains a unique species of animal.
Its rather fascinating defense mechanism constitutes rolling into a tight ball, which makes it appear larger to would-be predators.
This action also presents would-be attackers with its thick, armored exterior. This defensive technique usually protects it from most predators.
The IUCN previously listed it as Vulnerable but recently downgraded that status to Least Concern. This occurred due to a virtual cessation in the pet trade.
The fascinating Golden Armadillo Lizard remains a moderately sized reptile. Yet that does not diminish its rather fascinating nature.
Its colors range from a light brown to a dark brown on top. Yet the underbelly of the Golden Armadillo Lizard appears yellow, with a black pattern.
Individuals range in size from 6.5-8.5 in (16-21 cm) in length, with no discernible sexual dimorphism. Its bite measures so powerful for a creature of its size that it can literally break its own jaws when it bites.
The amazing Golden Armadillo Lizard evolved as endemic to a highly specific portion of southern Africa. It only thrives in portions of the Northern and the Western Cape provinces of South Africa.
The lizard prefers scrub brush and rocky areas for its habitat. Despite the heat of this habitat, it remains a diurnal creature, being active during the day and sleeping at night.
The Armadillo Lizard also typically lives in social groups which can number as many as 60 individuals but is usually closer to 30 individuals.
Its diet consists primarily of small invertebrates such as insects and spiders. The remarkable animal also has an average lifespan of approximately 10 years.
Individuals typically make their home in cracks in boulders, or crevices.
Tiger Rattlesnake
Tiger Rattlesnake Facts
The most noteworthy fact about a Tiger Rattlesnake is that the animal is the most dangerous species of all rattlesnake.
The quantity of venom injected with a bite is less than that of similar species. Yet, the venom contains a powerful mix of neurotoxins and mycotoxins which often leads to muscle death.
The endemic range of the species is rather restricted. Furthermore, even within that range, their habitat requirements restrict their population to very specific regions.
Finally, despite inhabiting such a restricted range, their numbers appear to be stable. As a result, the IUCN lists this snake as a Species of Least Concern.
Tiger Rattlesnake Physical Characteristics
Physically, the Tiger Rattlesnake is a small type of pit viper.
In addition, sexual dimorphism is present, with males usually larger than females. The snakes reach a maximum recorded length of only 36 in (91 cm) and are also quite light, rarely weighing more than 1 lb (0.45 kg).
Their basic coloring also varies greatly among individuals. Most are either an orange-brown or bluish gray. Black bars show across the body, hence the name "Tiger Rattlesnake."
The head is triangular in shape and small. In fact, relative to body size, it has the smallest head of any known rattlesnake, yet the distinctive rattle is quite large, again relative to body size.
Like all pit vipers, they possess heat-sensing organs on each side of the head.
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Crotalus
Species: C. tigris
Tiger Rattlesnake Habitat and Ecology
The Tiger Rattlesnake is endemic to portions of Arizona and southern Mexico. Within that range, the snakes roam at altitudes ranging from sea level to 4,806 ft (1,465 m).
They inhabit regions of rocky desert canyons, bajadas, and foothills. This species is primarily terrestrial, yet will occasionally perch in low vegetation. Their periods of activity also vary according to the seasons.
The rattlesnake primarily preys on a variety of small mammals. Interestingly, unlike most snakes, they hunt by both ambush and active stalking equally.
Their own predators are few but include hawks and eagles. The Tiger Rattlesnake is easily annoyed and is quite aggressive. The major threat they face is human expansion into their endemic territory – just like many other species do.
Grasshopper Mouse
Grasshopper Mouse Facts
The Grasshopper Mouse serves as the collective name for all of three separate and distinct, and rather surprising, species of mice.
This fascinating small rodent prefers to inhabit the abandoned burrows of other animals, such as prairie dogs or kangaroo rats.
The creature will, however, construct its own burrows if forced to do so because it cannot find an abandoned one from a prior resident.
Though the three varieties of this animal strongly resemble the common household mouse, genetically, the relationship remains quite distant.
Grasshopper Mouse Physical Description
The startling Grasshopper Mouse represents a roughly average size rodent. This particular species displays no apparent signs of sexual dimorphism.
Individuals average roughly 5 in (13 cm) in body length, though exceptional specimens may grow to a somewhat greater body length.
In addition, the tail of this rodent, which grows rather thin, often reaches lengths equal to or even slightly greater than that of the body itself.
An average weight equals only 1.7 oz (49 grams). In color, it typically displays gray to reddish brown on top and white on the underbelly.
Family: Rodentia
Genus: Onychomys
Grasshopper Mouse Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology
The Grasshopper Mouse either evolved or adapted to arid and semi-arid habitats within North America. As a result, its territory extends from portions of central Mexico to central Canada, and it typically prefers dry grasslands and desert regions.
All three varieties of this small animal live as terrestrial and nocturnal in nature.
It remains predominantly carnivorous in its diet, yet individuals do consume smaller quantities of seeds on occasion, to supplement the diet. Its principal prey consists of beetles, grasshoppers, crickets, and scorpions.
The animal also actually evolved an immunity to the venom of many poisonous prey and predators alike. The Grasshopper Mouse also has a highly aggressive and territorial personality.
Unique among small rodents, it actually vocalizes, with a small howl. It uses this to communicate and it is actually audible to humans. Many who hear it compare it to a low pitched coyote howl.
Blue Death Feigning Beetle
Blue Death Feigning Beetle Facts
Though the name of the Blue Death Feigning Beetle remains rather unique, it also serves as perfectly descriptive.
Scientists do not yet know much about this insect.
The common name derives from the combination of its distinctive coloring and its behavior.
When threatened, it reacts in a way the name implies.
It quickly rolls over on its back and becomes extremely rigid. Once the perceived danger passes, it resumes moving.
Blue Death Feigning Beetle Physical Description
First of all, the remarkable Blue Death Feigning Beetle is actually black in color. The blue comes from a chemical coating that it secretes from its body at will.
Such a rather interesting adaptation serves a fully functional purpose, however. This coating serves to protect it from the harmful effects of sunlight.
This rather fascinating invertebrate remains quite small in size. A total overall length averages between 0.7 – 0.8 in (18 – 21 mm). The species does display sexual dimorphism, but only to a very small degree.
Males average about 0.5 mm smaller in size.
Family: Tenebrionidae
Genus: Asbolus
Species: A. verrucosus
Blue Death Feigning Beetle Habitat and Diet
The remarkable Blue Death Feigning Beetle also appears to be extremely long-lived and can live for as long as ten years.
It evolved as endemic to the desert regions of North America, in the northwest section of the continental United States. Typically, people see it crawling either on or around sand dunes.
Though it hunts by both day and night, it remains primarily nocturnal. It appears to be an opportunistic feeder and principally consumes a variety of plants, as well as any carrion available.
We hope that you have enjoyed our choices for 7 Dazzling Desert Dwellers. As always, such lists remain entirely subjective. What we consider dazzling some of you may not, and that is quite natural. But we hope that you find these choices illuminating, in that they represent a cross-section of the varied and numerous forms of life inhabiting the desert regions of our world. Such environs remain highly vulnerable, however, especially to the depredations of climate change. We urge everyone to take care to help preserve these, and other regions, of our earth.
Check out our articles on other desert-dwelling creatures, including Saharan Silver Ant, Somersaulting Spider, Thorny Dragon
Written by Todd Sain Sr. · Categorized: Eco Blog · Tagged: Climate Change, IUCN, Sexual Dimorphism


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Not 'bitter:' Michigan man cleared after 45 years in prison
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area man whose murder conviction was thrown out after he spent 45 years in prison was exonerated Wednesday and won't face a second trial.
Richard Phillips shows his order of dismissal of homicide charges against him in Judge kevin Cox's courtroom at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Phillips, whose murder conviction was thrown out after he spent 45 years in prison, was exonerated Wednesday and won't face a second trial. (Max Ortiz/Detroit News via AP)
Richard Phillips, 71, was upbeat, saying the criminal justice system "works — it just didn't work fast enough."
A judge granted a request to permanently drop the case against Phillips, whose conviction was erased last year. Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy said a new investigation by her office backed his claim that he had no role in a 1971 fatal shooting.
She said a key witness lied at his 1972 trial.
"There's nothing I can say to bring back 40 years of his life," Worthy said. "The system failed him. This is a true exoneration."
The case was reopened at the urging of the Innocence Clinic at University of Michigan law school after a co-defendant at the '72 trial told the state parole board that Phillips wasn't involved in the slaying of Gregory Harris.
Phillips had been free on bond since December. He likely will be eligible for more than $2 million under Michigan's wrongful conviction law.
No one in the U.S. has served more years in prison before being exonerated than Phillips, said David Moran, director of the Innocence Clinic.
"I've never carried bitterness around, so I'm not a bitter man," Phillips told reporters when asked about his decades in prison.
One of his goals: A reunion with two children who were ages 2 and 4 when he went to prison in 1972. Despite publicity about his case, Phillips said he hasn't heard from them and doesn't know their whereabouts.
"You have seen the worst and best of the criminal justice system," Judge Kevin Cox told Phillips.
Phillips has settled in a Detroit suburb and attends a church where he shares his story with others.
"His freedom truly belongs to him again," Moran said.
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