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The Francis Scott Key Motel was built in 1953 by the Hastings family.
The motel was named in honor of the author of the Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key. The property consisted of the Lodge, the two Ranch buildings and eight Vacation Homes.
On July 20th 1972 the property was purchased and operated by William "Kenny" Baker and his business partner Larry Brasher. In 1976 Mr. Baker bought out his partner to become the sole owner and operator. The property has remained in the family ever since. In 1986 Mr. Baker added 32 rooms known as the Maryland and Delaware Buildings. In 1991 the Pennsylvania and Virginia Buildings added 40 rooms to the property. We were proud to celebrate 40 years in business in 2012.
In 1992 Mr. Baker became ill and required a quadruple heart bypass. He asked his only daughter Annemarie to run the business for the summer. Annemarie had been working for the Marriott corporation near Washington DC. Mr. Baker recovered completely from the bypass and realized how much he could enjoy life without having to manage the business himself. He was quick to ask Annemarie and her now husband Jim Dickerson to both come to Ocean City and manage the business. Jim and Annemarie met while both were working as managers for the Marriott Corporation.
In 1993 Jim and Annemarie Dickerson began to manage the Francis Scott Key Motel alongside Mr. Baker. In 1995 another 40 rooms were added (New York and New Jersey buildings). 1999 brought yet another 40 rooms to the complex called the Ohio and Carolina buildings. In 2001 cancer struck Mr. Baker and sadly his battle ended in October 2002.
Jim and Annemarie well versed at the operation of the property continue to manage the operation. In 2005 an additional 20 rooms, Picnic Pavilion and the Caribbean Key Indoor Theme Pool were added bringing the total number of rooms to 232. We renovated the main lodge in 2010 along with ninety guest rooms. In 2014, we renovated an additional 80 rooms and began the construction of Shipwreck Cove. The new themed outdoor pool, hot tub, mini golf, gift shop and bar has been a great new amenity that replaced the old outdoor pool. We are dedicated to continuing to improve and add new amenities to give our guests a fun, affordable vacation experience.
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What types of rooms are available in the hotel and what are the differences between the different categories?
... The hotel has five categories of room, deluxe, grand deluxe, corner suites, the executive rooms and executive suites.
Deluxe rooms are located on the 10th to 18th floors. Grand Deluxe rooms are located on the 19th to 30th floors and Executive Rooms are located on the 31st to 34th floors. All our rooms are equipped with wireless broadband internet access, tea and coffee-making facilities and comfortable beds with duvets.
Rooms on the Executive floors and Suites have a private reception area, 24-hour butler service, complimentary breakfast, tea, coffee and juices served throughout the day, plus early evening cocktails and canapés. In addition, a boardroom is available for small meetings and free wireless broadband internet access is complimentary throughout in the Executive Lounge. ...
Are your hotel rates per room or per person?
... The rates charged are per room although the cost may differ slightly for single, double and triple occupancy. ...
Does my room reservation require any guarantee?
... All room reservations require a credit card guarantee. ...
How do I cancel my hotel reservation without a charge?
... To cancel your booking without incurring any charge, please contact the Reservations Department at least one day prior to your arrival. You will then be given a cancellation number. Please note that you must be booked on a 'Flexible' rate type as 'Advance Pre-Paid' rates are non-refundable. ...
How many people can stay in one room?
... Each guest room can accommodate a maximum of three people. Please note that the third bed will be a roll away bed. ...
Do you offer discounts for a group booking?
... For details of the group rates which are available, please contact the hotel's Sales Department. ...
Do you have a pet policy?
... We regret that animals are not allowed to stay in the guest rooms. ...
Does the Internet rate include breakfast?
... Breakfast is sometimes included on the Internet rate. For details of the rates applicable to a particular period, please visit www.amari.com. ...
What are the standard check in and check out times of the hotel?
... The standard check-in time is 14:00 and check out is at 12:00 noon. ...
Is it possible to check-in earlier?
... It is sometimes possible to check in earlier however, this depends on availability and cannot be guaranteed. ...
Can I have a late check-out?
... It is possible to have a late check out. Please note that, for check out after 18:00, an additional room night will be charged at the regular room rate. ...
Do you offer a room rate for short stays (day use)?
... Day use of the rooms is available. ...
Do you have twin, triple and quadruple rooms?
... We do have twin rooms. For triple rooms, an extra bed may be added. However, no quadruple rooms are available. ...
Are King size beds available in the rooms?
... Yes, they are. ...
Do you have rooms with a bathtub?
... Yes, we do. All guest rooms have a bathtub and a separate cubicle shower. ...
What television channels are available in the rooms?
... These are as follows although they are subject to change:
HBO, BBC, CNN, Bloomberg, ABC Asia Pacific, CCTV 4, TV5, DW, REN TV, RAI, NHK, TVE, Discovery, Star Movies, MTV, ESPN, Star Sports, Zee TV Arabian Channel, ETTV, KBS, AI Jazeera News Channel, Animal Planet, Cartoon Network, 3 Thai public channels, S 5 -Supersport South Africa, S 7-Supersport South Africa and S 3 -Supersport South Africa. ...
Do you have non-smoking rooms?
... Non-smoking rooms are also available upon request. ...
Are safety deposit boxes available at the hotel?
... All guest rooms have a safe deposit box which is available free of charge. ...
Is email available at the hotel?
... We have free Wi-Fi in all areas of our hotel and in each guest room.
Emails can be arranged at our business centre or in a private office. ...
What proof of identification do I need to provide at check-in?
... Your passport or Identification Card if you are a Thai national, and your booking confirmation number. You may also be asked to present the credit card that was used to secure your reservation. ...
What if someone else booked for me and won't be joining on the trip?
... A photocopy of the credit card with the cardholder's signature and authorisation can be presented. ...
Travelling With Children
Is a babysitting service available?
... Yes, a babysitting service is available. ...
What facilities are available for children?
... We have a children's pool, children's menu and a garden where children can play on the 8th floor. ...
Are baby cots available for the rooms?
... Baby cots are available on request. ...
Are high chairs available in the restaurants?
... Yes, they are. ...
Where is breakfast served and at what times?
... Breakfast is served at Amaya Food Gallery on the 4
floor. ...
What restaurants do you have at Amari Watergate Bangkok?
Amaya Food Gallery
Fresh Thai and international culinary created at live cooking stations (Open: 06:00 - 22:30)
Lobby Lounge (coming soon)
Freshly baked pastries and refreshments served in a casual ambience
Light snacks and drinks in the contemporary bistro and on the terrace (Open: 06:30 to 01:00)
Pool Bar
Chilled beverages and appetisers along the pool (Open: 09:00 to 22:00) ...
Is vegetarian cuisine available in the restaurants?
... A selection of vegetarian dishes is available in every outlet. ...
Is a special menu available for children?
... Yes, there is. ...
Do you have 24-hour room service?
... Yes, we do. ...
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Is there a swimming pool in the hotel?
... The swimming pool is on the 8th floor. ...
How much parking space is available at the hotel?
... The parking can accommodate up to 700 cars. ...
Do you have hair-dryers in the rooms?
... Hair-dryers are available in every guest room ...
How long does it take to get a taxi or limousine from the airport to the hotel and approximately how much does it cost?
... It takes approximately 30 minutes to get from the airport to the hotel ...
If I take a hotel limousine from the airport, will I be met by a member of Amari staff?
... We have staff on duty at the hotel to meet all our arriving guests and to escort you to the limousine. The representative wears a red jacket and carries an Amari sign. Please note that we are able to accommodate for a maximum of three guests in our limousine. ...
Do you have any special packages for honeymoons and anniversaries?
... Special packages are available for guests celebrating a special occasion ...
Do you have a tour desk where I can book excursions during my stay?
... The hotel tour desk is available on the 3rd floor and excursions are available to all the main tourist attractions. ...
Do you special facilities and services available for disabled travellers?
... Yes, we do have rooms specially equipped for disabled travellers. These rooms are available on request at no additional charge and subject to availability. ...
Can the hotel reconfirm my ongoing flight and make arrangements for domestic and international flights?
... Yes, the Guest Relations staff will be pleased to assist with your travel arrangements. ...
Is a doctor available at the hotel?
... We have a doctor on call 24 hours. ...
Can I get a massage at the hotel?
... Yes, we have Breeze Spa on the 8th floor. ...
How far is the nearest hospital to the hotel?
... 10 minutes from the hotel is a major international hospital. ...
Where is the nearest bank or currency exchange?
... We have exchange services available in the hotel and the closest bank is a 5 minutes walk. ...
What is the currency in Thailand?
... The currency in Thailand is Thai Baht. Check the current exchange rate on our homepage. ...
At what time do the banks open?
... The banks in Thailand are open from 09.30 until 15.30 p.m. Monday to Friday only ...
Are there shops at the hotel?
... Yes, a range of shops is located on the 3rd floor. ...
Can baggage be stored at the hotel whilst I travel to another location in Thailand?
... Please contact the Concierge to arrange this. ...
Are special services available for the female travellers?
... There is no special service available for the female travellers. ...
Can I order fresh orchids from the hotel to take home?
... Yes, you can. We have two sizes of orchid box - large and small. ...
What beauty facilities are available at the hotel?
... We have a hairdresser, beauty salon and spa. ...
What voltage do you use in Thailand?
... The voltage in Thailand is 220 V. ...
What is the VAT refund system in Thailand?
... Tourists are able to claim back the VAT on larger purchases when they exit the country. Most department stores display a sign to this effect and will provide the necessary forms for completion. ...
Is it safe to drink tap water in Thailand?
... The tap water in Thailand is not potable. Complimentary drinking water is provided in all guest rooms. ...
What is the weather like at different times of the year?
... As a general guideline, the weather in Thailand is warm all year round. However, the weather is generally most pleasant from November to February when there are clear skies and sunshine. The "hot season" is from April and May, when temperatures reach their highest. The "rainy season" is between June and September although it does not rain every day and usually the rain only lasts for an hour or so in the evening. ...
What should I wear in Thailand?
... The dress code in Thailand is quite modest and so conservative dress is recommended. Shorts and sleeveless vests cannot be worn to visit a temple. ...
Are there any golf courses near Amari Watergate?
... The closest one is The Royal Dusit Golf Course on Pitsanuloke Road, which is approximately 45 minutes from the hotel. We can arrange a golf tour, tee-off time, caddy, equipment and transportation to the golf course. Please contact the Concierge for details at Ext no.62. ...
Business Traveller
Can I connect my notebook in the room?
... Yes, notebooks can be connected to our free Wi-Fi. ...
Do you have an express check out service?
... Yes. Simply fill out the form in the room and hand it to the front desk cashier ...
What newspapers do the hotel receive and can these be delivered to my room?
... We have Bangkok Post, The Nation, International Herald Tribute, The Asian Wall Street Journal and the Japanese Yumiuri Newspaper. Guests staying in Deluxe rooms can request one of the mentioned newspapers without any charges. For guest staying in Grand deluxe and suite rooms, we offer a daily free delivery of one newspaper automatically ...
Can I rent a mobile phone?
... Certainly, they are available for rent at the Business Centre. ...
Are secretarial and other business services such as translation available?
... We can provide basic secretarial support services. For specialized needs it may be necessary to employ an outside company. Please contact the business center to discuss your exact needs. ...
Are offices available for rent at the hotel?
... We have 3 offices and 2 meeting rooms for rent in the business centre. ...
Shopping and Tourist Facilities
Are there any major shopping centres near the hotel?
... Shopping facilities located near the hotel include Central World Plaza, Pratunam Market, Siam Paragon, Panthip Plaza and Siam Centre, Platinum Fashion Mall. ...
How far is the hotel from the main shopping area?
... The hotel is located in the shopping area, so you can just walk around. ...
Is the hotel far from the skytrain?
... No, it's just 10 minutes' walk from the hotel. ...
Are you close to the Theatres/Entertainment venues?
... There are many entertainment areas in Bangkok. Within walking distance of the hotel there are cinemas, bowling and ice-skating, plus a range of restaurants. ...
Can we book sightseeing tours directly at the hotel?
... Yes, you can, the tour desk is on the 3rd floor. ...

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Southern Illinois Bancorp Inc. (financial holding company for First Bank, First Insurance Agency, First Financial Services, and Southern Illinois Title) held its August meeting of the shareholders yesterday, Tuesday, August 19, where two significant Board of Director position changes were announced.
Tom Vaught (Springfield, IL), retired attorney, has retired from the Southern Illinois Bancorp Inc. Board of Directors. Mr. Vaught has been an active Director for a remarkable 45 years. Mr. Vaught joined the Board in 1969 and has been a great ambassador and an incredible asset to the organization.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors and senior management, I'd like wish Tom a happy retirement and express our heartfelt appreciation for his many contributions to our organization for over four generations," said Al Fritschle, President and CEO of First Bank.
Adam Vaught (Chicago, IL), son of Tom Vaught, was nominated and elected by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by his father's retirement.
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Seasonal waterfalls, awe-inspiring bluffs and rugged canyons dominate the storied landscape at Starved Rock. Rich with history and beauty, Starved Rock's hiking trails meander through towering trees and scenic overlooks along the Illinois River. Outdoor activities include hiking, canoeing, paddle boat cruises, cross-country skiing, trolley rides, fishing and picnicking. Visitors can stay at the historic Starved Rock Lodge or in one of its cozy cabins.
Galena's historic Main Street -- named "Best Main Street in the Midwest" by Midwest Living magazine and one of America's Best Main Streets by Fodor's -- curves past nearly 100 19th-century storefronts. Galena looks much as it did during the time of the Civil War, although now the historic red brick buildings are home to charming boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. Galena is also known for its cozy lodgings, with quaint bed and breakfasts dotting the picturesque hillsides surrounding the town.
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The experiences you'll find here are as unique, fun and memorable as the road is long. Route 66 defined a remarkable era in our nation's history - and it lives on today in Illinois Route 66's many roadside attractions, museums, restaurants - and the shining ribbon of blacktop we call The Mother Road. Illinois' stretch of this mythic road boasts the highest density of kitschy, interesting things to do you'll find from here to California. So, join us for the far out journey that never ends on Illinois Route 66.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
This museum is one of the most-visited presidential museums in the nation where visitors can experience the entire Lincoln story under one roof, from Abe's humble beginnings in an Indiana log cabin to his days as president in the White House. Be dazzled by two special effects theaters featuring historical ghosts and a Civil War battlefield, life-like vignettes that depict important moments in the president's life, and artifacts that range from Lincoln's stovepipe hat to an original copy of the Gettysburg Address.
Discover Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found! At the Field Museum you can also get a bug's-eye view in the Underground Adventure, descend into an Egyptian tomb, be dazzled in the Hall of Gems, come nose to nose with the infamous man-eating lions of Tsavo, and walk among dinosaurs in Evolving Planet.
Walking through Livingston County War Museum is like taking a tour of the 20th Century, including artifacts, films, books, uniforms and weapons of several wars. The museum does not glorify war, but shows the best attributes of men and women caught up in war. In doing so, we respectfully honor the service of America's veterans, and the men and women from the area who served in the military.
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A world of discovery awaits at the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Explore more than 800 exhibits, including the legendary U-505, a German submarine captured on the high seas during World War II; take off on a Boeing 727 airplane for a simulated cross-country flight; descend down a mineshaft for a tour of a realistic coal mine; and witness robots at work in a toy factory. Take a seat at the museum's Omnimax Theater and watch awesome 3D flicks on a giant screen.
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The Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Associates invite you to come to Fulton County, Illinois and enjoy the natural wonders of the Spoon River Valley. Spoon River has carved a wide scenic valley through Fulton County as it flows from London Mills to the south and east where it joins the Illinois River near the southeastern corner of the county. The Spoon River became nationally known from the work of Edgar Lee Masters, author of the noted Spoon River Anthology. Come on out the first two full weekends in October. There are over one hundred miles of scenic routes on the Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive to be enjoyed on this driving tour with beautiful fall colors. There will be food, arts, crafts, entertainment and flea market. Visit 17 villages and historic sites!
On the bluffs of the Illinois River, this small but charming park is home to an enormous outdoor sculpture. Mounds representing five earthen sculptures molded from Illinois clay, known as Effigy Tumuli, invite visitors to walk around and explore. All five subjects, including a snake, turtle, catfish, frog and insect are native to the Illinois River area. This State Park offers the ideal terrain for the beginner hiker.
Opened in October 2012, this new visitor's center celebrates the long history of the Caterpillar Company. Visitors can explore the past by taking a journey back in time via historic photos and antique equipment. Visitor favorites include a 24-foot tall 797 mining truck that doubles as a movie theater and a product floor complete with simulators to explore its world-famous product line.
Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum
See the finest memorabilia associated with the history of the Mother Road in Illinois. Among the artifacts, you'll find the bus and van of Route 66 icon, Bob Waldmire—a true legend of the Mother Road. During your visit, you'll likely spot Bob's brother, Buz Waldmire, sharing stories of his late brother's famous travels up and down Route 66. Be sure to step around back for a great photo op in front of the World's Largest Route 66 shield and other great murals. Admission is free.
The theme park offers miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, carnival rides and an arcade. While the water park features a wave pool, bumper boats, water slides, paddle boats and a lazy river. Catch a movie at the old-fashioned drive-in, adjacent to Knight's.
Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site
The Tomb is the final resting place of President Lincoln, his wife and three of their four children. It was constructed between 1869-1874 in Springfield's Oak Ridge Cemetery. Be sure to rub the nose of the bronze Lincoln bust at the entrance, which is said to bring good luck. Dogs are allowed on the site; they are not allowed inside the monument. Dogs must be under their owner's control, leashed, and cleaned up after at all times.
Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
Step back in time and explore historic New Salem just as Lincoln knew it. This meticulously reconstructed 1830s village is where Lincoln lived as a young adult, studied law and began politics. Everything from the people to the blacksmith's workshop gives visitors a glimpse into what pioneer life was really like when young, burly Abe was throwing down his axe. Open 7 days a week.
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Illinois' only United Nations World Heritage Site. This 2,200-acre site preserves the central section of the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico. An Interpretive Center presents a coherent account of this sophisticated prehistoric culture. Climb Monk's Mound, see the film and life-size village. Don't miss annual events that focus on Native American culture.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Get an intimate look at Lincoln during a tour of the Lincoln Home, the only house he ever owned. The Lincoln family lived here from 1844 until they left for Washington. The Lincoln Home is located in a historic four-block neighborhood that looks much as it did in the mid-1800s, complete with wooden sidewalks. A visitor center and restored neighboring homes display exhibits that tell the story of Lincoln's time spent with his wife, children and friends in Springfield.
This beautiful 1.4 mile long piece of restored hand-laid brick road is a segment of 66 done in 1931 and placed over a concrete roadbed. Route 66 at its best.
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Come explore Burpee Museum and its award-winning exhibits such as Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur, called one of the ten most important dinosaur discoveries in the past 100 years. Burpee Museum also features Homer, a sub-adult or "teen-age" Triceratops. Four floors of exhibits include Windows to Wilderness, a woolly mammoth skeletal cast, Pennsylvanian coal forest, a Native American exhibit, Geoscience, and a viewing lab.
Located on historic Route 66, this was originally a pharmacy built in the 1880's. The soda fountain was added to the business in the 1950's. Stop in for an old-fashioned treat or ice-cream. Doc's is also open for lunch and dinner.
Apple River Fort State Historic Site
Apple River Fort State Historic Site, located in Elizabeth, Illinois, is the site of one of the battles fought during the Black Hawk War. Black Hawk and his 200 warriors attacked the hastily erected fort on June 24, 1832. His story and that of the early settlers are told.
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We operate Chicago's premier Hop On Hop Off ® city sightseeing tours in the classic red & green Trolleys and fun-filled Double Decker buses. We also offer private group transportation for special events such as weddings, parties, and corporate outings. For 19 years the Hop On Hop Off® sightseeing tour has been the gold standard for entertaining and informative tours. Covering 13 miles and 14 stops, the Signature Tour is an eye-popping adventure through the heart of Chicago, giving you the option of Hopping On and Off at your choice of stops to visit the hottest retail, cultural, and family attractions. Summer tours include neighborhood tours and night tours.
The Polk-a-Dot Drive In was founded over 50 years ago has become one of the most memorable attractions along Illinois Route 66. Stop in and see the collection of memorabilia and enjoy a great meal.
Experience innovations of the present and the future while appreciating the heritage of the past at the free attraction in downtown Moline, Illinois. See vintage machines and climb aboard new ones, operate a simulated excavator or dozer, explore exhibits on how technology helps people shape and care for the land and enjoy interactive ways for kids to learn about farming and infrastructure. The John Deere Store stocks a large collection of genuine John Deere merchandise.
Visit Superman Square in Metropolis to have your picture taken with the 15-foot-tall statue of the Man of Steel. A statue of Lois Lane is located nearby. Across the street is the Super Museum, showcasing rare Superman memorabilia and selling superhero souvenirs.


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If there's one thing Apple can count on in China, it's a pop in sales after it releases a new batch of iPhones. The question is whether its revenue growth is good enough.
If there's one thing Apple Inc. can count on in China, it's a pop in sales after it releases a new batch of iPhones.
Last year, the company sold 2 million units of its iPhone 5 in China in the first weekend of its release. A similar jump is likely behind the 6% revenue growth in Greater
China for Apple's fiscal fourth quarter ended Sept. 28. The Cupertino company's revenue for Greater China, which includes Hong Kong and Taiwan, rose to $5.7 billion in the period from $5.4 billion a year earlier.
The question for Apple in China is whether the 6% growth is good enough. The quarterly figures include roughly the first week of sales for the new iPhone 5S and 5C in China, so the big test will be whether those sales will be sustained. The latest figures compare to last year's quarter when Apple had yet to release its newest phone. This year marked the first time that Apple released its new iPhones in the mainland on the same day as other major markets like the U.S. and Japan.
During Apple's earnings call, Chief Executive Tim Cook said the figures represented a "pretty good quarter." Indeed, any growth in China is good. An unending stream of low-cost handsets from ascendant local handset makers is making the world's largest smartphone market one of the world's most competitive.
But it's an open question whether Apple's new round of iPhones, which rank easily among the most expensive in China, can buck the trend of customers here increasingly paying less for smartphones that pack in the highest specs. The sales are going not just to Apple's Android rivals like Samsung Electronics Co. and HTC Corp., but also local brands like ,Group Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. and Beijing Xiaomi Technology Co.
Also at issue is what long-term impact a continuing government campaign against lavish spending by Chinese officials and a spate of criticism by Chinese state media of Apple's warranty policies will have on the company's sales here.
In China, electronics sales tend to spike ahead of the holiday period, though that's because of Chinese New Year, which this year falls at the end of January, as opposed to Christmas. That means it could be a nervous holiday season for Apple in China.
Still there's at least one factor that will help keep Mr. Cook keep cheery as Chinese New Year approaches. Apple is likely to soon begin selling the iPhone in China through the country's largest mobile carrier, China Mobile. That gives Apple new access to China Mobile's 700 million customers and also the support of the world's largest telecom carrier, which is likely to push out subsidies to help spur sales of the phone once it goes on sale.
Under that light, the most important remark made by Mr. Cook about Apple came just after he called the quarter a good one, when he said, "We want to do better [in China]."
If the company doesn't in the next three months, it might mean it needs to change tack. After all, it's worth figuring out why the company can generate $13.9 billion in revenue from the world's second-largest smartphone market, the U.S., but only $5.7 billion in its largest.
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Dear Non-profit Professional,
How many times have you scrambled to meet a grant application deadline with minutes to spare?
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A nonprofit organization grounded in foundation and individual funding is better able to remain true to its mission and clients –- government funding can carry the most restrictions (and how many times have you spent weeks drafting a proposal only to have the program guidelines change at the last minute or the funds dry up altogether?!).
If you're still reading, I know all about the daily struggles you face trying to find funding for your organization. I've been where you are now and that's how I developed the System.
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- 2009 Jul 27
President Obama's prime time Press Conference was supposed to be about Health Care. While the President made his case for the health care plan making its way through the House, he also created and then exacerbated a controversy over race, Harvard, and the Cambridge Police Department.
Just in case you were on the space station and out of range of the wall-to-wall news coverage, Sgt. Crowley of the Cambridge police department responded to a call of a suspected break in at the home of Harvard professor Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. The call came from a neighbor who, according to initial press reports, said she saw two black males forcing their way into her neighbor's home. We now know, since the 911 call has been released that the witness, Lucia Whalen, never identified either of the men she saw as black. To be fair to the press, the initial reports were based on the Cambridge Police report which summarized the call by saying the witness had identified two black men when in fact, she said, "They were two larger men…one looked kind of Hispanic but I'm not really sure, and the other one entered and I didn't see what he looked like at all." Ms. Whalen went on to say, "I don't know if they live there and they just had a hard time with their key, but I did notice that they kind of used their shoulder to try to barge in and they got in."
In spite of all the comments and news stories to the contrary this story is not about racial profiling. When you read the entire police report filed by Sgt. Crowley, it becomes clear it is a story about a Harvard professor who lost his cool because he believed he was the victim of racial profiling when actually, he was simply the benefactor of a neighbor's concern.
The police report also reveals that when Sgt. Crowley arrived, he spoke to the 911 caller (Lucia Whalen) and then walked up to the door of Gates home. He was confronted by an angry Gates who initially refused to display any identification. After insulting the officer, saying unkind things about the officer's mother, and accusing the officer of racism, Gates finally produced his Harvard I.D. card. The officer was preparing to leave but Gates continued to shout at him. Crowley wrote, "I told Gates I was leaving his residence and that if he had any other questions regarding the matter, I would speak with him outside the residence." Officer Crowley walked outside the house only to have Gates follow him into the yard and make a public scene by hurling insults and continuing, now in the presence of witnesses, to accuse the officer of racism. Sgt. Crowley warned Gates twice to calm down. Gates refused and the officer arrested him for disorderly conduct.
At the end of President Obama's press conference on Healthcare, he was asked about the incident. He said even though he didn't have all the facts, he believed the Cambridge Police acted "stupidly" in arresting Gates. Later, when press secretary Robert Gates was asked if the President knew the question in advance and if he had delivered a prepared answer, he refused to comment.
The President's comments created a firestorm as activists groups accused the police of brutality and Lucia Whalen, the 911 caller, of racial profiling. Sgt. Crowley has steadfastly refused to apologize saying he acted according to his training and in the best tradition of the Cambridge Police Department. The cacophony of criticism raised in response to President Obama's use of the word "stupidly" to describe Crowley's actions eventually forced the President to offer a quasi-apology and invite both Crowley and Gates to the White House to share a beer and talk about the state of race relations in America. Both men have accepted the invitation and the meeting is supposed to take place sometime this week.
The Rev. Al Sharpton said he was glad all three parties were going to get together so they could talk about "police brutality and racial profiling." Now that we know from the released 911 call there was no racial profiling and from the police report there was no police brutality, I wonder if the President, Crowley, and Professor Gates will talk about the real issue…why an educated and renowned Harvard professor would explode into a fit of racially motivated rage just because a white police officer responded a call to his home to see if a crime was being committed. Instead of Gates admitting he acted like a child and President Obama admitting he jumped the gun, the solution is to get everyone together for a "kumbayah" photo-op moment and talk about issues that have nothing to do with the incident.
The fact is Gates behaved badly (behavior he should apologize for), Officer Crowley followed correct police procedure to the letter, and the President should have stayed out of it. Even if the three share a keg of beer it won't change these simple facts and it certainly won't do anything to improve race relations.
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MIAMI - The chief of the Guantanamo war court has ruled in favor of keeping a time delay on public viewing of the Sept. 11 death-penalty trial and of keeping a censor in his court to protect national security.
The American Civil Liberties Union challenged the 40-second delay, arguing that the Pentagon had transformed the courtroom at Camp Justice into a "censorship chamber" for the coming death penalty trials.
Spectators who watch the proceedings at the war court in Cuba sit in a soundproof room, watching the trial live but hearing the audio 40 seconds later. If a court security officer functioning as a censor deems what is being said is a national security secret, the audio is obscured by white noise.
Col. James L. Pohl, the judge, wrote in his five-page decision that he is "acutely aware" that he has "twin responsibilities of insuring the transparency of the proceeding while at the same instance preserving the interests of national security."
But, he wrote, "the brief delay is the least intrusive and least disruptive method of meeting both responsibilities."
The delay lets the security officer who sits to the right of the judge push a button to muffle any details that the trials might divulge of the detainees' years of captivity in the CIA's now-closed secret overseas prison network. All the men say they were tortured by the CIA using now-banned "enhanced interrogation techniques" - notably waterboarding - to extract confessions and other information.
The censor has done this twice this year, both times to stop the public from hearing defense lawyers, and both times in error.
The chief prosecutor, Brig. Gen. Mark Martins, has said confessions derived through torture or otherwise involuntarily will be excluded from the trial of five men accused of orchestrating, financing and training the 19 hijackers who killed nearly 3,000 people on Sept. 11, 2001.
Charged are alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, 47, who told a Guantanamo panel after his transfer from CIA custody, and 183 rounds of waterboarding, that he devised the 9/11 attacks "from A to Z," and four alleged conspirators. They are Yemenis Ramzi bin al-Shibh, 40, and Walid bin Attash, 34, described as Mohammed's deputies; and two men accused of helping arrange the hijackers' travel and United States finances, Saudi Mustafa al-Hawsawi, 44, and Pakistani Ammar al-Baluchi, 35, Mohammed's nephew.
All are charged with war crimes to be heard by a jury of military officers, which can also order their execution.
The judge explained the security arrangements in a ruling and accompanying 20-page "protective order" ruling, which he also signed Dec. 6. Both were made public on a Defense Department website Tuesday evening after the Pentagon gave the intelligence agencies an opportunity to scrub them of information the public shouldn't see.
In this instance, the judge's rulings were released unredacted.
The ACLU said in a statement that the organization would seek further review of the ruling, but did not explain when or in which court.
"For now, the most important terrorism trial of our time will be organized around judicially approved censorship of the defendants' own thoughts, experiences and memories of CIA torture," said ACLU attorney Hina Shamsi, who argued the case at Guantanamo.
"The problem is not so much the audio delay, but the basis for it," she said, calling it "the tool through which the government unconstitutionally prevents the public from hearing testimony about torture."
An attorney advocating transparency on behalf of 14 news organization, including The Miami Herald, had opposed aspects of the security restrictions as well, including the 40-second delay, as overly broad. First Amendment attorney David Schulz argued that the judge had to make specific public findings of why national security might be at harm before shutting the public out of proceedings.
To that end, Judge Pohl wrote that prosecutors had given him secret affidavits from the Central Intelligence Agency, FBI and Department of Defense that justified the security arrangement. Those affidavits are under seal. Neither the defense attorneys nor the public can review them.
The protective order itself spells out that anything about their CIA custody is classified, including "their observations and experiences," meaning the accused can't talk about what happened to them at the so-called "dark sites" in open court.
The media attorney had argued that some information was already leaked or made public and the judge should allow the public to hear about secrets that have already been spilled. Judge Pohl did not respond to that argument directly but had said in open court he would defer to the government on what was properly classified.
The judge's protective order did give one concession to defense attorneys: The creation of a Defense Security Officer, a government official with Top Secret clearances and understanding of CIA restrictions who can help the defense handle documents.
A court security officer twice this year took advantage of the 40-second delay to censor portions of legal arguments offered by military defense attorneys at pre-trial hearings in the 9/11 case. The censorship is achieved by replacing audio of the proceedings with white noise - plus cutting the video feed to spectators watching proceedings remotely at Guantanamo and special sites at U.S. military bases.
In each instance, a review found the censorship unfounded. In May, the censor replaced a portion of Air Force Capt. Michael Schwartz's argument with white noise because the defense attorney for bin Attash mockingly referred to "the torture that my client was subjected to by the men and women wearing the big-boy pants down at the CIA."
The Pentagon restored the remark to an unofficial court transcript five days later, a Pentagon spokesman said, at the request of the chief prosecutor who heard the remark live and realized it didn't meet the standard for censorship.
More recently, on Oct. 17, Pohl ruled on the spot that the censor overreacted when he killed the sound and video feed to Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Bogucki's offering a hypothetical interrogation technique. Pohl had the audio and video restored for spectators and had Bogucki say out loud again what had been censored:
"Your Honor, if I beat you, I'm not providing you information. If I chain you to the ceiling, I'm not providing you information. I'm doing something to you."
This was part of the defense attorneys' now-failed bid to let the accused describe in open court what the CIA did to them before they got to Guantanamo in September 2006.
The newspaper groups that opposed the protective order called themselves "the press objectors." Besides The Herald and its owners, The McClatchy Company, they included ABC Inc., The Associated Press, Bloomberg News, CBS Broadcasting Inc., Fox News Network, National Public Radio, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Reuters, Tribune Company, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.


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When she was still in elementary school, Kelsey Phinney would spend hours in the woods outside Boulder, Colo., ignoring the aching muscles and freezing fingers and toes as she kicked and glided on her Nordic skis, following her father deeper into the woods.
Phinney's limbs worked almost without thought. Her brain was mesmerized by the vigilant gnomes guarding marvelous treasures in the trees around her, and mischievous dwarves concocting schemes to take them away. Phinney's father would weave fantastic tales about their surroundings, enchanting her to keep going, keep moving, keep skiing – because maybe, just maybe, the woodland creatures would meet them at the crest of the next hill.
Kelsey Phinney bio
Sport, school: Nordic skiing, Middlebury
Class: Sophomore
Academic achievements: Majoring in neuroscience and taking pre-med qualifications
What you didn't know: Phinney has done a lot of international travelling, including living in Italy with her family for part of her elementary school years. She speaks fluent Italian and is enamored of everything about the country. But she said the most interesting place she's ever been is the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. "It was so different and so beautiful with the mountains and the cliffs going straight into the water. I'll always carry that memory with me."
Phinney, now a Nordic skier at Middlebury, kept following her father up hills and through forests, as long as he kept telling her stories. In some ways, he's never stopped motivating her, whether she's on her skis in competition or studying for her genetics final.
Phinney's father, former professional and Olympic cyclist Davis Phinney, inspired not only his daughter's quest for skiing achievements but also her pursuits in the classroom. When Kelsey Phinney was only 5 years old, her dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder that affects how people move. Her father's diagnosis came so early in her life that she doesn't really remember a time when he wasn't dealing with its effects. But she does remember the experimental deep brain surgery in the summer of 2008 at Stanford University, and the incredible change after a deep brain stimulator, which functions like a pacemaker for the brain, was implanted during the procedure.
The impact of the surgery on her father and their family made a big impression on Kelsey Phinney. Now a sophomore at Middlebury, she is studying neuroscience and taking pre-med requirements in hopes of becoming a doctor and studying Parkinson's disease.
"There is no cure, and nothing stops the progression of Parkinson's right now," Phinney said. "But it was really amazing when my dad came back from California. He no longer had a tremor. He had a tremor in his hands as far back as I can remember.
"There is no cure, and nothing stops the progression of Parkinson's right now," Phinney said. "But it was really amazing when my dad came back from California. He no longer had a tremor. He had a tremor in his hands as far back as I can remember.
"We're incredibly lucky," she continued. "It was just like a different sort of sparkle in his eye."
Kelsey Phinney was in middle school when her father went through surgery, and the process fascinated her. She started asking questions. And more questions. She drew pictures of the brain and, through a foundation begun by her father, essentially grew up around people whose lives have been changed by the disease.
"From a scientific standpoint, I thought it was very interesting," she said. "And from a personal standpoint, I have an additional drive that motivates me."
The summer before her senior year in high school, she spent time at Stanford shadowing the neurologists and medical students for several weeks. She calls the experience "very powerful."
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The Middlebury Squash Center, which opened in October 2013, serves varsity student-athletes and recreational players on campus.
Middlebury College believes athletics is central to the educational experience, and the athletics department is committed to offering opportunities to all kinds of students. To fulfill that mission, the department is adding new facilities, including the nine-court Squash Center that opened in October 2013 and a 110,000-square-foot Field House set for completion in October 2014.
Both facilities will be connected to the Peterson Family Athletic Complex.
The Field House replaces "The Bubble," a temporary facility that housed indoor practices for Middlebury's spring sports beginning in 2002. The new facility will host athletics, intramural, recreational and special events. Features include a rubberized, six-lane 200-meter track, jump facilities and an artificial-turf infield. The new building will also have locker rooms, coaches' offices, meeting spaces and classrooms, and officials hope it qualifies for gold-level LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The Squash Center, already busy on a Tuesday evening less than two months after opening, increased the number of courts and improved the lighting, ventilation and overall experience for both the student-athletes and spectators.
The $46 million price tag is funded by alumni, parents and other donors. The new facilities join an impressive athletics complex that features an 18-hole golf course, the Middlebury Snow Bowl for Alpine skiing and the Carroll and Jane Rikert Ski Touring Center, where Kelsey Phinney trains.
"With our location and weather there are many outdoor recreational opportunities; however, for much of the year, our students need indoor recreational opportunities too," Athletics Director Erin Quinn said. "We encourage them to develop good health and exercise habits and to stay active all their lives, and this project will afford them many such opportunities." –M.B.H.
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Location: Middlebury, Vt.
Founded: Middlebury was founded in 1800 by a group of Middlebury residents who wanted to train young men from Vermont and neighboring states for the ministry and other learned professions.
Enrollment: About 2,450 undergraduate students
Nickname: Panthers
Varsity Sports: 29 (15 women's, 14 men's)
President: Ronald D. Liebowitz (Bucknell, 1979)
Athletics Director: Erin Quinn (Middlebury, 1986)
And Kelsey Phinney has come back for more, spending portions of the past three summers at the Stanford teaching hospital, where she dons a lab coat and follows neurologists through the clinic while they diagnose and treat patients with different movement disorders.
"It's been a really nice reminder of what could eventually come out of studying in college and if I go to medical school," she said. "It's a nice incentive to keep working hard."
Growing up, Kelsey Phinney participated in all kinds of sports in addition to Nordic skiing: soccer, cycling, mountain biking, cross country, hiking, Alpine skiing, even sailing. She found value in endurance sports at an early age and was enthralled by athletes who pushed themselves to their personal limits and collapsed in exhaustion at the finish line.
College was never a question for her, though her brother never went to college and chose instead to pursue a successful professional cycling career soon after high school. Kelsey Phinney knew she wanted to experience other things and push herself in the classroom as well as competitively.
Going so far from home for school was not a problem: All four members of the family, including her brother, Tyler Phinney, and mom, Connie Carpenter Phinney – both Olympians, like Davis Phinney – travel extensively and stay in close contact, even from different corners of the world. The only time she really misses her mom, she said, is when she's sick.
She talks to her parents and her brother at least once a week, exchanging funny emails in between phone calls. The tight-knit family is what both grounds her and allows her to spread her wings.
"It's easier to be far away because I know I have them to rely on if I ever need them," she said. "They don't have to be right here."
So far, Kelsey Phinney has been happy at Middlebury. First-year head Nordic coach Andrew Johnson called Phinney a "low-maintenance kid" who flies under the radar but always shows up ready to perform – and share obscure facts about the brain and how it functions with her teammates.
"She definitely leads by example. She's young, just a sophomore, but she very much lives by the creed that if you're going to do something, it's worth doing well. She's very thorough in everything she does and exemplifies the model of the student-athlete. She challenges herself both in the classroom and on the field of play," Johnson said. "She's a real joy to coach for sure and a great teammate as well."
Phinney trains with a group of women she calls "amazing," and they push her to improve.
She hopes she helps them, too. Last spring, she qualified for the National Collegiate Skiing Championships as a freshman. But her teammates do more than push her athletically – they make Middlebury feel like home.
"Having the community of the team was really nice for me coming in last year, immediately having people who I felt were a new family to me and instantly accepted me," she said. "It was really nice."
After college, Phinney might try her ski legs on the professional circuit for a few years before pursuing graduate school or medical school. Whatever she decides, the woman Johnson calls the hardest worker on the team will give it her all until she crosses the finish line, exhausted.
This story originally appeared in the Winter 2014 issue of Champion magazine.


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