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Continued Support for Artists: A New Direction in 2017

As we look to 2017, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture will continue its longtime commitment to supporting Cuyahoga County artists. With community input, CAC will explore approaches to support artists, including those who haven’t had a seat at the table before. Most importantly, we will continue to support artists who actively engage and impact their communities.

At its December 12 meeting, CAC’s Board of Trustees listened to nearly two hours of public comment on individual artist funding. As planned, the board did not take any formal action. We heard that we need to continue to seek input as we consider the best ways to provide meaningful support to artists, in line with our role as a public funder and our mission.

CAC staff and board discussed key elements of any future support for artists. These elements are years in the making and come from the work our full staff and board have been doing: board discussions and public comments at our public meetings; our community listening project, where we heard from more than 2,000 residents, including artists and cultural partners; and from best practices for public agencies supporting artists across the nation.

Key elements of our future support for artists will include:

  1. Providing flexible funds that enable artists to create, just as we’ve done since 2009. We aren’t interested in forcing artists into project grants.

  2. Using a broad definition of “artist” that is in line with CAC’s authorizing language in the Ohio Revised Code Section 3381, which aligns with our primary grant programs, operating support and project support. That definition is: “Arts or cultural heritage" includes, but is not limited to, literature, theater, music, dance, ballet, painting, sculpture, photography, motion pictures, architecture, archaeology, history, natural history, or the natural sciences. This definition opens the door for more residents to participate in individual artist support programs.

  3. Striving for equity by supporting those who are often underrepresented and/or marginalized, and intentionally seeking out and supporting artists of color and emerging artists. This element comes directly from feedback from the community and is not meant to exclude one group at the expense of including others. All will be welcome.
  4. Supporting excellent art that actively engages and impacts the community. At CAC, we believe that art can be both excellent and in service of the community. Because we’re using public dollars, it’s imperative that there is community impact in all of our grantmaking.
  5. Offering a supportive cohort model where artists have the opportunity to learn from each other and collaborate. As we’ve heard from local partners and from many artists, people want to grow their networks and share their work. We want to support this.
  6. Offering learning opportunities and tools that support artists in the difficult, but important work of using their art to impact their community. Many artists do this, but for those who want to learn more, we want to offer support and tools. As a past fellow told us, “Many artists have something they want to say, they just want help amplifying their voice.”

While our approach to funding artists will change, our commitment to supporting artists remains steadfast.
CAC’s board approved a 2017 budget that includes funds to support artists. In 2017, we will explore potential approaches and we will actively seek input from residents.

Want to stay involved? Call or write us, and look for opportunities to connect with us in the coming months. We’re listening, and committed to being open and transparent.

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Sporting Lucas Terrier

The Sporting Lucas Terrier is a small breed of dog of the terrier type. The breed is named for Jocelyn Lucas.

Appearance A short-legged working terrier that must be small and narrow enough in the chest to go to ground when required. About twelve inches at the withers, and about 15 lbs. in weight. The harsh shaggy coat is white with dark patches, or various combinations of brown, black and tan or grizzle and tan.

History The Sporting Lucas Terrier was developed in Scotland (firstly in Mey, Caithness and later in Abington, South Lanarkshire) from the Lucas Terrier, the Jack Russell Terrier, and various Fell Terriers by Brian Plummer in the 1990s, in an effort to create a good working terrier. In 1999 the Lucas Terrier Club de-listed all of Brian Plummer's dogs as they "did not want infusions of other terrier types introduced into their bloodlines". Breed clubs were then set up for Plummer's dog, and it became the Sporting Lucas Terrier, despite the fact that the connection to the original Lucas terrier is tenuous. The Lucas Terrier was created by Major Jocelyn Lucas in the late 1940s, in an effort to breed a Sealyham Terrier that could go to ground, from Sealyhams and Norfolk Terriers. Today it has returned to being primarily a pet and showdog. Another breed of terrier developed by Brian Plummer is the Plummer Terrier. It is similar, but bull terrier was also used, and the dog developed a reputation for quarrelsomeness.

Recognition Of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world, only the United Kennel Club (US) recognises the Sporting Lucas Terrier, in their Terrier Group. It may also be recognised by any of the very large number of specialty dog clubs, dog sports clubs, minor registries, and internet based breed registry businesses. The primary breed club for the Sporting Lucas Terrier, which was founded in 1999 after the split with the Lucas Terrier Club, is The Sporting Lucas Terrier Club. Mr. Plummer (Sept 11th 1936 - Sept 12th 2003) is deceased.

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SIBM Bangalore Final Placement - Average CTC INR 9.22 lpa.

Business management institute Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Bangalore ( SIBM) declared its final placement report for the batches 2014-16. This year average CTC increase by 8.34 % from last year’s INR 8.51 lpa for batches 2013-15, to average CTC INR 9.22 lpa and highest CTC is INR 16.75 lpa. Highest CTC also higher than previous year, this year most of the job profile offered to student are Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Social Media Marketing, B2B & B2C Marketing.

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Gadkari shares strategy to counter air pollution

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New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Amid rising pollution levels, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said traffic not destined for Delhi should be diverted from the capital to cut traffic congestion on city roads.

Gadkari said the government was working on completion of the Easterly Bypass Road before January 26.

He said once the Easterly and Westerly bypass roads were operational, vehicles destined for other places near Delhi won’t have to enter the city.

“This would bring huge relief to the people of Delhi from vehicular pollution,” the Minister said.

Gadkari’s remarks came after he visited the National Highway-24 for inspection of the ongoing construction activity.

He said the two bypass roads, along with the upgradation of NH-24 into a 14-lane National Highway, would reduce vehicular pollution in Delhi by 50 per cent.

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Gadkari said his Ministry had also formulated a Rs 40,000 crore scheme to ease traffic congestion in the city which would also bring down pollution levels as “vehicles won’t be stuck in traffic burning extra fuel”.

“Delhi is the heart of India and is the national capital. People from across the world come here and take a negative impression of the city. We want to change that,” he said.

The government was also working on use of alternative and clean fuels, in place of diesel and petrol, as another way of reducing vehicular pollution. This included electric taxis and buses, bio-ethanol, methanol and other technologies, he added.

“If electric bus system is introduced in Delhi, it would reduce pollution. Soon, bio-ethanol-based bikes are going to be launched which would use fuel generated from sugarcane husk.

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“This would not only lead to reduction in pollution levels but would also help our farmers who are growing sugarcane,” Gadkari said.

He said the government was also looking at the possibility of setting up plants to generate bio-ethanol from rice straw, bamboo, cotton straw and other agricultural products.

About the first leg of the Delhi-Meerut Expressway from Nizammuddin Bridge to the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border, Gadkari said it would be completed by December this year.

Work, which was to be completed in 30 months, would be completed in just 14 months. About 75 per cent of the work had already been done, Gadkari said.

The 14-lane road would have a six-lane expressway in the centre and four-lane highway on each side, a Ministry official said. It would also have provision for a cycle lane and foothpath along the entire stretch.

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“Once all the phases of the Delhi-Meerut Expressway are completed, it would reduce the travel time from current four hours to 45 minutes,” Gadkari said.

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The influence of immigrants on the American Christmas is older than the nation itself.

America is a nation of immigrants, so it comes as no surprise that most of its Christmas traditions — from Poinsettias, to mistletoe, to Nativity scenes — come from other cultures.

In a nod to its English heritage, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Canton recently transformed itself into a Tudor church for a Renaissance concert and feast. Some members donned period costumes for the event.

“The Church of England was a part of the Roman Catholic Church until Henry VIII split off the English branch and made himself head of the Church in 1534,” said St. Paul’s rector, the Rev. Barbara Bond.

Bond said the Church of England veered between Catholic and Protestant under Henry’s children, Edward VI, a Protestant, then back to Catholic under daughter Mary, then back to Protestant under youngest daughter Elizabeth I.

 “Because Elizabeth reigned for 45 years, stability was achieved, and the church remains Protestant,” Bond said. “So the Tudors are very important to church history.”

The influence of immigrants on the American Christmas is older than the nation itself. Pilgrims initially outlawed Christmas in the colonies out of fear that people would use it as an excuse to overindulge.

Holly, mistletoe and other evergreens have become identified with an English Christmas and subsequently, America, but the British usurped the tradition from pre-Christian pagan and Druid religious festivals.

The Christmas tree is credited to Martin Luther and was introduced to the English by Prince Albert, the German-born husband of Queen Victoria. It subsequently spread to the U.S. and other countries.

In recent years, new traditions have been added to the American palette. In December, Christian Hispanics observe the Feast of Our Lady of Guadelupe, commemorating a miraculous visitation of the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego, a Mexican Indian, in 1531.

Many Hispanics also observe Las Posadas, a nine-day reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem. Las Posadas features people in costume depicting Joseph and Mary’s search for “posadas,” or lodging, for eight nights prior to Jesus’ birth. Also, in some Spanish-speaking cultures, Christmas is celebrated with fireworks, and sparklers called “chispitas mariposa.”

For many of the world’s 100 million Orthodox Christians, Christmas won’t arrive until January because the church adheres to the Julian calendar, which predates the Western, or Gregorian, calendar.

The Very Rev. George Treff, of St. George Romanian Orthodox Church in Canton, said many Romanian holiday traditions precede Christianity itself and have been absorbed into the faith.

“The whole season this time in Romania, you have Christmas carolers who go out and not only (sing) but announce the Nativity and bring others greetings to prepare for the new season; to chase out the old, and things that may have plagued us or bothered us in the past,” he said.

Treff said some Romanians also dress up in costume.

“Not only traditional costumes of the people, but many also dress up as wolves and bears and put on little plays especially with children, in keeping with the festive season,” he said. “Some of the traditions within Romanian culture are quite ancient, and go back before the time Christianity was known in that part of the world. They were a people of belief in many things. Some of the old ways have become part of the tradition over the centuries.”

Treff said that because his parish follows the Western calendar, it will observe Christmas today, but the celebration of Christ’s birth will continue over the next 12 days, culminating on Jan. 6 with the “Theophany,” also known as the Epiphany, or the baptism of Jesus.

For Greek Christians, holiday treats include melomakarona, kourambiedes, and diple cookies, and Christopsomo, or “Christ Bread,” a round loaf decorated with an image of a cross, lamb or fish.

The abbreviation, “Xmas,” often is taken as a sign of disrespect, but it comes from the Greek word “Xristos,” which is “Christ.”

St. Francis of Assisi, Italy, is credited with introducing the Nativity scene to Christmas celebrations in 1223. Today, many Italian-Americans celebrate Christmas Eve with the “Feast of the Seven Fishes.” Symbolic of life and of plenty, one theory is that the seven types of seafood are served to represent the days of week. Another holds that the fish represent the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. According to historians, the tradition can be traced to the ancient Roman celebration of Saturnalia, a feast and gift exchange dedicated to the god Saturn, which began Dec. 17 and ended Dec. 23.


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Water district nixes request for higher dry season flows

September 21, 2018 Lee County estuaries still may not get enough fresh water when it is needed and, perhaps worse, may continue to get way too much of it when it rains. more »»

Chamber, SCCF to take part in red tide briefing panel

September 21, 2018 Sanibel and Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce President John Lai has been chosen as a panelist for a red tide briefing on Sept. 27, hosted by the Ocean Conservancy and Citizens' Climate Lobby. more »»

Causeway tolls lifted for part of the weekend thanks to donation

September 21, 2018 Sanibel Causeway motorists will not have to pay a toll on Sept. 22-23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. more »»

CROW meets challenge for endowment fund

September 21, 2018 The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife recently announce that the challenge to raise $50,000 to match a gift to CROW’s Endowment Fund, made anonymously in January, has been met. more »»

Birding tram, ranger tours to highlight opening of ‘Ding’ Days

September 21, 2018 The “Let’s Get Outside Day” will kick off this year’s weekend-long “Ding” Darling Days on Oct. 12 at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. more »»

VIP Realty Group announces top producers for the month

September 21, 2018 VIP Realty Group announced its top agents and sales teams for the month of August. Lynda and Kit Traverso had top sales. more »»

John R. Wood Properties announces top producers for the month

September 21, 2018 John R. Wood Properties announced its top producers for the month of August. Dave Russ was the top liste. more »»

Songwriter fest starts on-island, ends on Fort Myers Beach

September 19, 2018 More than 100 songwriters will participate in the fifth annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest, “Cheers to Five Years,” that opens this weekend including artists Midland and LOCASH. more »»

Sanibel fire district approves millage rate, budget for next fiscal year

September 19, 2018 The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District adopted a final millage rate of 1.1089 and budget of $8,363,650 for the upcoming fiscal year at its second and final budget hearing. On Sept. more »»

More than one way to support museum through annual Celebrity Island Dinner

September 19, 2018 While tickets to the annual Celebrity Island Dinner to benefit the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum may be close to sold out, there is still a chance for the community to offer its support. more »»

CEPD sets tentative millage rate, budget at hearing

September 19, 2018 The Captiva Erosion Prevention District adopted a tentative millage rate of 0.2984 and budget of $455,186 for the upcoming fiscal year at its first budget hearing. On Sept. more »»

Library to host musicians during Island Hopper festival

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Panel to conduct further research to supplement wastewater study

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Vegetation trimming begins today on Sanibel Captiva Road

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FWC launches partnership with scientists to combat red tide

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Local business giving back to CHR

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Rock, ride and rejoice

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Moms in prayer

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

What Truly Matters in the End!

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (ESV) - The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.  For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.

by Carley Cooper

Smiling Buddha

I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed the other day when I saw a photo with this quote on it:

In the end only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” ~~Buddha

I really got to thinking about this a lot.  I started to wonder about it.  Really?  These are the things that matter?  How do we know this for certain?

Sounds Very Warm and Fuzzy, Doesn’t It?

The truth is that it’s a very relative statement.  What does real ‘love’ mean in human terms?  It will not mean the same thing to everyone.  How graceful is graceful enough?  Without these things defined there is no real meaning to Buddha’s statement.  And, who are the people who get the privilege of defining these things for the whole human race; for all time?  No matter who that would be (Buddha or otherwise) it’s not fair to everyone else to leave us out of the decision making.

The truth about "In the end" is that only God can define true love, because God is love.  The rest of us are just striving daily to get there.  Only God has shown true gracefulness.  In the end what matters is that you:

  • love Jesus
  • love others as you love yourself

These first two points are greatest commandments that Jesus gave us.  Jesus told us “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’  This is the first and great commandment.  And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’  On these two commandments hang all the Law  and the Prophets” (Matthew 22:37–40 (NKJV)).  We just need to look toward Jesus’ example of love.  He loves us as He loves His Father.  So must we do the same.  But, you also must love yourself like God loves you, and see yourself as His child, because without that you can not love others.

That’s Not All.  There’s More!

What’s important in the end, though, doesn’t end there.  We must also:

  • confess and repent of your sins and follow Him -   “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”  (1 John 1:9 (NKJV)In addition, Luke 13:3 (NKJV) tells us “I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.”  To repent means to turn 180 degrees.  We have to turn away from our sinful ways and follow Jesus.
  • help spread the gospel – ‘And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.  He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”’ (Mark 16:15-16 (NKJV))
  • forgive and don't judge othersJudge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” (Luke 6:37 (NKJV))
  • show Jesus to others from within yourself, by loving others and showing them that you are His disciple - "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.  By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.'" (John 13:34-35 (NKJV))

In the End He is All that Matters

Do you have a relationship with Him today?  Do you show Him to others in  your actions, attitude, and daily life?  Do you forgive easily?  Do you judge others quickly?  Do you love your enemies as yourself?  Do you share the Good News with others, and be excited about doing it?  Are you a disciple of Jesus?  These things are so important in the end.

So when you’re looking for that something that will fill your soul and satisfy, and you’re tempted to go in search of worldly spirituality, think about this: those chubby little Buddha statues that some people have sitting in their gardens or on a table in their home; he can’t even get himself across the room without some help.  How is he going to love you in the way you need, or save your eternal soul?

The only one to love you truly and perfectly is God.  Our purpose on Earth is to follow God’s laws to bring Him glory.  The bottom line; in the end; after all is said and done… Jesus is what really matters because without Him we won’t get to spend eternity with Him in Heaven.

Let’s Pray

Dear God ~~  Wonderful, merciful, graceful, perfect-loving Lord, so often I get lost on my journey.  I go looking for things to fill my needs and heart that are made from human-designed concepts.  Thank You for Jesus and all that He has done for me and given me.  Help me to always turn to Him for everything I need and to be my perfect example of love.  Help me to show my thanks by following Your commandments and letting Christ be seen in me by others.  Open the eyes, ears, minds, and hearts of all that I meet and let them be drawn to Jesus; because in the end, that’s all that matters.  In Jesus name, AMEN.

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Catch Up For A Morning Cuppa

August 20, 2018

Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre runs Monday Morning Tea for older people living at 530 Lygon Street, Carlton. This program welcomes older residents of the Carlton public housing estate. Join us to have a chat with tea/coffee and food. Occasionally the group goes on excursions. Many regular members say that they don’t want to be alone or don’t want to stay in their room all day. This session gives them the opportunity to have a chat with neighbours, meet new people and have company. All residents of 530 Lygon st are welcome and if you know anyone who lives there, please let them know about these sessions.

Dates: Mondays excluding major holidays

Time: 10.00am-12.00pm

Cost: Free

For more information: please contact Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre on 9347 2739 or email

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Home   |   International Holiday Packages   |   Jordan

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A land of Biblical stories,lost cities and Lawrence of Arabia, Jordan is a magical and untapped country simply oozing romance and mystery. If it was located in any other part of the world, Jordan would be awash with tourists. But the source of its wealth of amazing sites is also the cause of its isolation. The dangerous and unstable reputation of the Middle East keeps out all but the most intrepid travellers. But here's the great surprise: Jordan is, on the whole, a very safe, peaceful and friendly country.

Day 01

Meet and assist at the Airport, Today you will have the chance to explore the down town start with the downtown area & enjoy the old part of Amman. Embark a panoramic city tour of the capital city of Jordan, starts from the city center heading to the old Gold Souq, passing by most popular Arabic sweets in Jordan & trying the famous ( Konafa / soft white cheese topped with pastry ). Then proceed to the old bazaars & get the chance to buy some Souvenirs with cheap prices. Continue to the Rainbow street where you will find too many coffee shops & restaurants nearby & available. Overnight stay in Amman.

Day 02

After breakfast,proceed to visit Little Petra best known as Al Beidha (the White One) due to the pale rock colors Of this Petra suburb, then go ahead to Petra. Overnight stay in Petra.

Day 03

After breakfast, Visit the Nabatean Red Rose city of Petra, on e of the 7 world wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enter the city through 1KM long narrow gorge which is flanked either side by 80m high cliffs! Notice the dazzling colors and formations of the rocks. The site is massive, and contains hundreds of elaborated rock-cut tombs, a treasury, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets. Overnight stay in Petra.

Day 04

After breakfast, we head further down in southern Jordan to visit other significant sites including Wadi Rum and Aqaba. Explore Wadi Rum on a 1.30 hour jeep ride into the Jordanian desert! Wadi Rum was best described by T.E. Lawrence as "Vast, echoing and god-like", and by the locals as "Valley of the Moon". Then go ahead to Dead Sea. Overnight stay in Dead Sea.

Day 05

After breakfast, Proceed to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth deep in the Jordan Valley and 55 km southeast of Amman, is the Dead Sea, one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world. It is the lowest body of water on earth, the lowest point on earth, and the world's richest source of natural salts, hiding wonderful treasures that accumulated throughout thousands of years. Overnight stay in Dead Sea.

Day 06

After breakfast , we head to visit the ancient Roman city of Jerash, including the paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls , Proceeding to northern Jordan to visit one of the most important ecological and historical sites in the Middle East; Ajloun. Ajloun Castle (Qal'atAr-Rabad) is a fine example of Islamic architecture as it was built by Saladin's general in 1184 AD to control the iron mines of Ajloun, and to counter the progress of the Crusaders by dominating the three main routes leading to the Jordan valley and protecting the communication routes between Jordan and Syria. Then go to Um Qais, previously known as Gadara, a city renowned as the site of the famous miracle of the Gadarene swine, a cultural center in its time and the home to several classical poets and philosophers Promenade through Um Qais and see its colonnaded street, vaulted terrace and the ruins of two theatres. Then return to Amman. Overnight stay in Amman.

Day 07

After breakfast, Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for departure to your final destination.

  • 6 Night’s accommodation on twin sharing basis.
  • Daily breakfast& dinner.
  • Return airport transfer and tour based by seat in coach basis.
  • Return economy class airfare.

-Entry visa to Jordan (JOD 40.00 per person = USD 60.00 per person). The visa must be paid in local currency.

  • ** Currency exchange counters are available next to the immigration desk.
  • ** Full passport details is requested before the arrival
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Even if you have not developed the feel for catching speckled trout, they are biting so well in the Atlantic Beach area you can still catch limits and release a bunch. It really is time to quit wishing and go fishing.

Capt. Matt Lamb of Chasin' Tails Outdoors said fishermen are catching trout everywhere in the waters around Atlantic Beach and Morehead City, especially in the surf. Lamb said the past few weeks have seen exceptionally fishing.

"I've been talking to some of the old-timers, and they are saying this is the best trout fishing in the surf they can remember," Lamb said. "The fish aren't all large, but there are some nice ones. Most are about 17 to 19 inches, and they are biting hard."

Lamb (252-240-3474) said almost all of the surf fishermen are catching most of their fish on MirrOlures, but the variety of styles and colors is amazing.  Some were doing well with the small MR series – the MR 17 that suspends and the MR 18 that runs deep. Many are also using the 52M and TT series that are usually considered the primary lures for the surf.

"What has been interesting is how the weather has affected the trout," Lamb said. "Early last week, they were biting good, and then (they) slowed when the nice weather came in over the weekend. On Tuesday, they started biting again during the rain and picked up more with the wind on Wednesday and Thursday. If wind and rain are the keys, they should bite real well this weekend."

Lamb said the trout were also biting real well in the inland marshes and creeks. One of his charters this week caught (and released) well over a hundred trout. One of the biggest keys to catching the inside trout is to find a spot where the current is moving bait past the fish. Live shrimp has been the best bait, with mullet minnows second; Gulp! shrimp in white and new penny colors have been the top-producing artificials.


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Many small improvements which are considered are not enacted because management thinks they won't have much of an impact. But many small improvements can add up to big increases in productivity and profitability. One dealer at an NADA 20 Group meeting said he considered ways to build traffic in his service department on Friday mornings, since it seemed to be the slowest period of the week. "We had an idea to start having breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This was a big hit with the customers. They loved the extra attention, and it took their minds off their cars being serviced," the dealer said. "We advertised in the newspaper, and customers spread the word to others about the experiences they had. Our Friday morning appointments went sky high, it was easy to do, and it cost us less than $100 a week. Consider the following menu: ABC Motor's Diner • Two eggs, grits and toast • Fried egg and cheese sandwich on a hard roll • Toast, bagel or English muffin • Oatmeal with milk • Coffee It pays to look around the dealership, ask employees, and enact a few lowcost ideas to increase customer traffic. Measuring the results can confirm that small changes can make big differences. This submission was excerpted from "Ideas 2002," produced by the NADA 20 Group staff. For information on joining a NADA 20 Group, call 800-252- 6232, ext. 3.


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Other than #SheenaBora murder case, 5 crime cases involving Bollywood and TV celebrities

Raza Naqvi | Updated on: 7 September 2015, 10:30 IST

The Sheena Bora murder case has gripped the entire nation with all its twists and turns. But this isn't the first time that a spine-chilling crime involving a celebrity from the entertainment industry has made headlines.

Here are some other cases involving Bollywood and TV celebrities:

Neeraj Grover murder case

Grover who was a television executive working for Synergy Adlabs was murdered in 2008. After investigations, it was revealed that a small-time actress Maria Susairaj along with her lover, naval officer Emile Jerome Mathew had murdered Neeraj.

Apparently Neeraj was helping Maria land roles in television soaps, besides shifting to a new house.

Mathew who was Susairaj's fiancee, suspected that Neeraj was living with her which infuriated him. He ended up stabbing Neeraj with a knife from Maria's kitchen. Later the betrothed couple allegedly hacked his body to pieces, packed it in a bag and set fire to it.

Gulshan Kumar murder case

The T-series music baron and film producer Gulshan Kumar was shot dead in broad daylight outside an Andheri temple by two men who pumped numerous bullets into his body.

Nadeem, of the popular music composer duo Nadeem-Shravan, was accused of plotting the murder. After investigations the Mumbai Police Crime Branch alleged that Nadeem had planned the murder in Dubai with Dawood's brother Anees Ibrahim Kaskar. Nadeem presently resides in London.

Brij Sadanah killing spree and suicide

Kamal Sadanah's (Bollywood actor) father Brij Sadanah, who was a successful filmmaker in the 1970s, killed his wife and daughter in a fit of rage at their Bandra residence in Mumbai .

Kamal was also shot at but he survived. The father then committed suicide on the same night. This entire episode sadly took place on Kamal Sadanah's birthday, when the entire family was wiped out.

Sandhya Singh murder case

Sandhya Singh who was the sister of Bollywood music composers duo Jatin-Lalit had gone missing in December 2012. Days later her body was found in the marshes in Navi Mumbai, close to her residence.

After investigations, it was discovered that her son Raghuveer was behind the murder and was arrested. He used to have frequent fights with his mother and was also a drug addict.

Divya Bharti's 'controversial' death

Known Bollywood actress and model Divya Bharti who was married to producer Sajid Nadiadwala, fell to her death from her five-story apartment building in Versova, Mumbai in 1993.

Following her death there was much speculation by the media regarding Bharti's sudden demise, including the possibility of accidental death, conspiracy and even murder.

Even after the investigations, the Mumbai Police failed to find any evidence against Nadiadwala. He was never charged for murder and the case was closed in 1998, labelling it as an accidental death.

First published: 7 September 2015, 10:30 IST
Raza Naqvi @Mir_Naqvi

Raza is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and has worked with the Hindustan Times in the past. A passionate follower of crime stories, he is currently working as a Sub-Editor at the Speed News desk.


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By Anne Marie Amacher
The Catholic Messenger

March for Life participants from the Diocese of Davenport offered up their minor sufferings — no showers for four days, extra walking, sleeping on a bus or church floor, and eating simple meals — to demonstrate support for life.

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Catholics from the Diocese of Davenport were among the thousands to participate in the annual March for Life Jan. 27 in Washington, D.C.

The group of 28 felt privileged to attend the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 27, as did Kelly Bush of Davenport and five others who took a bus sponsored by Iowans for Life.

Donna DeJoode, director of religious education at St. Mary Parish in Oskaloosa, said this was the fifth pilgrimage she helped organize. Her group had participants from Colfax, Pella, Eddyville, Tipton, Williamsburg, Iowa City and Coralville. Financial support for the trip came from the Knights of Columbus in Oskaloosa, Pella and Iowa City. “This was the best weather in the last five years and the crowd seemed much larger this year than ever,” she said. Catholic News Service estimated the rally drew around 500,000 people.

Participants attended the March for Life Expo where they met vendors with a passion for life and listened to personal stories about abortion. They also visited the Holocaust Museum, attended the Vigil Mass at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and met with U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, (R-Iowa), and other elected officials. A few participants toured the Capitol while others went to a rally at which Vice President Mike Pence spoke.

“What I saw there was love,” said Bush, director of student wellness at Assumption High School in Davenport. When she looked to the crowd of thousands marching toward the Capitol for the 2017 March for Life, she saw people holding hands and praying. She heard the loudest, sweetest version of “Ave Maria” she had ever heard sung. She saw Assumption students laughing and making friends with kids from other schools in Iowa. She saw signs depicting an expectant mother and the baby in her womb and inscribed with the words: “Love them both.”

The Assumption group visited the Jefferson Monument the night before the march. “I looked behind the statue of Thomas Jefferson at a famous quote, ‘All men are created equal.’ And I noted that the phrase used was ‘created equal’ and not ‘born equal.’ And I realized, our forefathers got it,” Bush said.

“Any kid with a high school biology book could tell you when human life begins. Within nanoseconds of conception, human life — growing and changing, with its own unique DNA separate from the mother and the father, sex already decided — is formed. It is sacred because all human life is sacred, despite the level of development, location, ability or any other quality. It is sacred simply because it exists. Yet today, we have a silent holocaust of unborn children in our country and many others,” Bush continued.

“It was so inspiring to see the age range at the March for Life. There were young and old. I was so happy to see the number of young people there,” said Tracy Jacobsen, mother of Assumption senior Mary Jacobsen. “It gave me hope for the future that they are aware of the issue of abortion and they want it to end, Tracy Jacobsen said.

She noted that participants were chanting: “We love babies yes we do; we love babies how about you?” and “We are the pro-life generation.” “It was very moving to see all of the people standing up to help babies that have no voice. I was blessed to be able to share this with my daughter.”

Mary Jacobsen said what most impacted her was “seeing thousands of people, especially teenagers, gathered together for one thing — to put an end to abortion. It was really cool to just see everyone gathered for that.”

Assumption sophomore Jon Herrington said it was awe-inspiring to see the crowds. The chant, “We are the pro-life generation” had an impact on him. “We are the pro-life generation; we are the ones who will make change. We are the ones with the obligation to do what is right, regardless of the consequences.”

Linda Siebens of Oskaloosa said she among individuals separated from the group to accompany a fellow pilgrim and her daughter-in-law to the Emergency Room. The fellow pilgrim was concerned about how Siebens would rejoin the group without a cell phone. “I assured her I would be among 800,000 friends and not to worry….I very quickly found other brothers and sisters in Christ who took me in among them. It was chilly and so I stopped at the Smithsonian to warm up…. My hands were the only part of me that was cold. I was blessed to walk with the Capuchin brothers who were there. I prayed for Jesus to warm me and to help me find the other marchers.”

She met some Marian brothers who provided her with Divine Mercy cards. “I asked them to pray that I would find the rest of my group.” As she rounded the corner of the Supreme Court building, she saw Father Jeff Belger of the Davenport Diocese holding their group’s flag. “I called out to Fr. Jeff. He waved, and I made my way to them. I was embraced by all of those there and I gave thanks to the Lord.”

Bush said that she would love to see devotion to Our Lady of Expectation (feast day Dec. 18) in reverence of Mary and all expectant mothers.

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Taylor Swift Performs 'Never Ever' at the 2012 MTV VMAs (VIDEO)

Taylor Swift wears stripes for her performance at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards held at Staples Center on Thursday (September 6) in Los Angeles.

The 22-year-old singer performed her hit new single “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and even stage dived at the end of the song!

Taylor‘s song was just bumped off the top off the top of the Billboard Hot 100 by Flo Rida‘s “Whistle”. It now sits at number two.

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Private funeral to be held for local broadcasting pioneer Gloria Penner

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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A private funeral will be held Sunday for longtime San Diego television and radio personality Gloria Penner, who died of Saturday of cancer at age 81.

Penner came to KPBS in 1969 as director of community relations and would later work as a writer and editor for "On-Air" magazine, heading the TV station's production unit and hosting KPBS Radio's "These Days." She also hosted public-affairs TV programs and produced segments for "Nightly Business Report" and "The MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour," U-T San Diego reported.

"She was a fighter from day one," Tom Karlo, KPBS' general manager, who began working with Penner in 1973 as an SDSU student, told the newspaper. "She was one of the first women to break into management at KPBS when the ‘good-old boys' were running the station."

For local politicians, interviews with Penner were a required campaign stop. She created and hosted "The Editor's Roundtable" for nearly 14 years. Her final broadcast aired in July.

"Certainly she was an absolute powerhouse," said Laura Walcher of J. Walcher Communications. "She was a great example to many of us, that you can do what you do in a man's world without losing your femininity and grace. She made a major impact on every bit of society that she touched."

Over her career, Penner won seven Emmys, five Golden Mike awards, the San Diego Press Club's Harold Keen Award and the Living Legacy Award from the Women's International Center.

In 2003, the San Diego Chapter of the League of Women Voters created the Gloria Penner Award for Civic Service. Penner herself was the first recipient.

"Gloria was one of a kind," San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders said. "She was very charming, but once the interview started, she never pulled any punches. The term 'softball' was not in her vocabulary."

The Brooklyn, N.Y., native started out as as a high-school English teacher. A class in radio production got her hooked on media, and broadcasting jobs in San Francisco, Hawaii and Washington, D.C., followed.

Penner is survived by her husband, Bill Snyder, her sons Brad Penner and Steve Penner, and two grandchildren. A public celebration of her life is being planned.

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17 / SPRG1 - Early Spring 8-Week Session
Evening Campus
1001 Rogers Street
Columbia, MO 65216
(800) 231-2391

Course Prefix and Number: EDUC 354 A
Course Title: Teaching Social Studies to Elementary Children
Semester Credit Hours: 3
Class Day and Time: Mon
5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Additional Notes:

This is a virtual hybrid course which will meet weekly through Blackboard Collaborate (virtually) and online instruction through D2L using various resources, discussion and homework. The instructor will email instructions on how to access Blackboard Collaborate the week prior to the start  of class.

There will no class Monday January 15, 2018 due to Martin Luther King Day. Make up class is scheduled for Friday January 19, 2018.

Catalog Description

The teaching of social studies in elementary classrooms, including the teaching of exceptional children mainstreamed in classrooms, the use of technology to teach social studies, and assessment for the instruction of social studies. Prerequisites: EDUC 300 or EDUC 505; and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

EDUC 300 or EDUC 505; and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

Essentials of Elementary School Social Studies 4th edition
Author: Turner, T.N., Russell, W.B., & Waters, S. (Routledge)
ISBN: 9780415638487

Course Objectives

  • To understand the central concepts, structures and tools of inquiry of the disciplines. (MoSPE 1)
  • To create learning experiences that make aspects of subject matter meaningful and engaging for students. (MoSPE 1)
  • To develop long-range planning, based upon student, district, and state standards data. (MoSPE 3)
  • To use a variety of instructional strategies and resources to encourage students' development, critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. (MoSPE 4)
  • To understand individual/group motivation, behavior, and create a learning environment that encourages active engagement in learning, positive social interaction, and self-motivation. (MoSPE 5)

Additional Instructor Objectives

Major Topics/Skills to be Covered

  • How to write lesson plans
  • National Standards and Missouri Show-Me Standards for Social Studies
  • Using Themes and constructing units
  • Integrates technology for effective instruction
  • Ages and stages for working with social studies
  • Asking factual recall, probing, and higher order questions
  • Anticipatory sets
  • Constructing projects
  • Evaluating textbooks
  • Becoming a reflective teacher
  • Lesson content and resources
  • Assessing students to determine social studies instruction
  • Teaching social studies to diverse students
  • Management theories and practice
  • Critical reflection
  • MOSPE standards and portfolio construction

Measurable Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrates knowledge of the academic language of the social studies discipline applicable to the certification area(s) sought as defined by the Subject Competencies for Beginning Teahcers in Missouri.
  • Demonstrates social studies content knowledge and ability to use multiple subject specific methodologies for specific instructional purposes to engage students.
  • Understands how to engage students in the methods of inquiry and research in elementary social studies.
  • Can create and implement interdisciplinary lessons that are aligned with standards.
  • Knows and identifies child/adolescent developmental stages and can apply them to students.
  • Understands the components and organization of an effective curriculum, is able to create aligned learning experiences, can locate national and state standards, and is able to align them to learning outcomes.
  • Understands how to select appropriate strategies for addressing individual student needs in meeting curriculum objectives.
  • Knows and understands the concept of differentiated instruction and short- and long-term instructional goal planning to address student needs in meeting curriculum objectives.
  • Can demonstrate knowlege of researched-based models of critical thinking and problem-solving, including various types of instructional strategies, to support student engagement in higher level thinking skills.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of current instructional resources to support complex thinking and technologial skills.
  • Can demonstrate knowledge of strategies for facilitating multiple configurations for student learning including cooperative, small group, and independent learning.
  • Knows how classroom management, motivation, and engagement relate to one another and has knowledge of strategies and techniques for using this to promote student interest and learning.
  • Demonstrates competence in managing time, space, transitions, and activities to create an effective learning environment.
  • Recognizes and identifies the influence of classroom, school, and community culture on student relationships and the impact on the classroom environment and learning.

Instructional Methods

During the sixteen weeks of this course, the following instructional methodology will be employed:

  • Active participation
  • Small/large group discussion
  • Lecture
  • Student-led discussions and presentations

Out of Class Activities

Students will complete assigned readings, reflection papers, a elementary social studies textbook evaluation, and a complete unit plan outside of class. See “Assignments” for further information.

Graded Activities

Professionalism and Participation10 Points
Description -

In order to achieve a fruitful educational environment, it is essential that you come to class prepared to discuss the readings by raising questions, voicing your opinion of an author’s perspective, or by making general comments. It’s ok to disagree with each other and with me. The important thing is that we’re respectful and professional during our discussions.

Method of Evaluation -

Reflection7 @ 10 points each = 70 Points
Description -

The Reflections will allow you to reflect deeply on important course topics. Each Reflection Discussion should be a minimum of 300 words and submitted to Discussions prior to the beginning of the class when it is due.

Method of Evaluation -

Textbook Evaluations30 Points
Description -

Using an elementary social studies textbook, you will analyze and evaluate the textbook based on its pedagogical approach, content, and associated resources.

Method of Evaluation -

Unit Topic and Objectives20 Points
Description -

In planning for our final unit plan, you will first submit a suitable overall topic and list of objectives. After I evaluate and provide feedback on these, you will then use them in planning the rest of your unit.

Method of Evaluation -

Assessment Plan and Rubric20 Points
Description -

This assignment outlines your methods and plans for assessing students within your unit. Along with submitting an overall plan for assessment, you will also construct an activity and provide an accompanying rubric.

Method of Evaluation -

Lesson Plans5 @ 10 points each = 50 Points
Description -

Over the course of the semester you will construct lesson plans you plan to use for your final unit. These lesson plans will be evaluated on their own merit and their applicability within your final unit. More detail will be in Content.

Method of Evaluation -

Unit Plan100 Points
Description -

This is the culminating project for the course and consists of a ten day unit plan over an elementary social studies topic of your choice. Along with the plan, you will also present this unit during the last week of the course. More detail will be in Content.

Method of Evaluation -

Grading Scale

90%-100% A
80%-89% B
70%-79% C
60%-69% D
0-59% F

Additional Information / Instructions

EDUC 354 Total Points Possible 300
Grades are based on accumulation of points. Points are assigned to each of the assignments. (See points at end of each assignment). Grades will be rounded from .5% and up, to the next
whole number.

APA (American Psychological Association) writing style is the format accepted in the behavioral sciences and is to be used in this course. Students are encouraged to always cite sources, whether specifically called for or not. Whether found in writing assignments, group papers, or research papers, outside resources are to be documented? APA must be used to reference them. Double spacing throughout and written in third person.

Formal rules of proper English and grammar apply for these assignments, and points will be deducted for misspellings, incomplete sentences, and poor sentence structure, etc.

Assignments must be typed and saved as a Word document. Failure to do so will result in the lowering of a grade by a minimum of one letter grade. Assignments must have student's name and assignment's name on the Title Page in order for the assignments to be graded. Assignments missing these two important items will result in a grade of 0.

The instructor reserves the right to adjust or make changes to the schedule and differentiated instruction as needed. All changes will be announced and each student will be responsible for recording and responding to the changes.

Schedule of Activities and Assignments

Week 1
“Contemporary Elementary Social Studies”
  • Introduction
  • Syllabus
  • Missouri State Requirements for Elementary Teacher Preparation
  • “Contemporary Elementary Social Studies”
  • Problems Approach to Instruction
  • Chapter 1
  • Professionalism and Participation
  • Reflection
Week 2
Controversy and Themes in Social Studies Curriculum
  • Controversy and Themes in Social Studies Curriculum
  • Constructivism and Social Studies
  • Character Education and Citizenship
  • State Historical Society of Missouri Tour
  •  Chapters 2 and 3
  • Professionalism and Participation
  • Reflection
Week 3
“Planning Social Studies Instruction”
  • “Planning Social Studies Instruction”
  • Instructional Objectives and Unit Planning
  • “Assessment and Evaluation”
  • Developing Rubrics
  •  Chapters 4 and 5
  • Professionalism and Participation
  • Textbook Evaluations
  • Reflection
Week 4
Reading Skills in the Social Studies Classroom
  • Reading Skills in the Social Studies Classroom
  • Incorporating Fiction and Nonfiction
  • Research Writing
  • Creative Writing in Social Studies
  • Chapter 6
  • Professionalism and Participation
  • Reflection
  • Unit Topic and Objectives
  • Assessment Plan and Rubric
Week 5
Social Studies and Diverse Learners
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Students with Special Needs
  • “Social Studies and the Acquisition of Skills”
  •  Chapters 7 and 8
  •  Professionalism and Participation
  • Reflection
  • Vocabulary, Writing Lesson Plans
Week 6
“Critical Thinking and Problem Solving”
  • Charts, Graphs, and Maps
  • “Critical Thinking and Problem Solving”
  • Promoting Inquiry with Case Studies
  • Chapter 9
  • Professionalism and Participation
  • Reflection
  • Information Skills Lesson Plans
Week 7
“Incorporating Drama in Social Studies”
  • “Incorporating Drama in Social Studies”
  • Mock Trial, Simulations, and Games
  • Chapter 10
  • Professionalism and Participation
  • Reflection
  • Critical Thinking Lesson Plans
Week 8
“Technology and Media in Social Studies”
  • Technology and Media in Social Studies”
  • Teaching with Social Media
  • Unit Plan Presentations
  • Chapter 11
  • Professioanlism and Participation
  • Drama Based Lesson Plans
  • Unit Plan

Library Resources

Columbia College Resources - Online databases are available at the Columbia College Stafford Library.  You may access them using your CougarTrack login and password when prompted.

Course Policies and Procedures

Columbia College Policy - Columbia College students are expected to attend all classes and laboratory periods for which they are enrolled.  Students are directly responsible to instructors for class attendance and work missed during an absence for any cause.  If absences jeopardize progress in a course, an instructor may withdraw a student from the course with a grade of "F" or "W" at the discretion of the instructor.  For additional information, see the Columbia College policy on Student Attendance.

Instructor Policy -

  1. Attendance and Participation: Students are expected to come to class, and therefore a loss of points for unexcused or excessive absences will occur. It is impossible to ever duplicate the time spent in class, and the professor cannot use class time to try to “catch-up” those students who were absent. If you must miss class, it is your responsibility to obtain notes from a fellow student. Do not ask the instructor to provide this for you. Note that any assignments that are not turned in because you are absent will be counted as late. To avoid the late penalty, assignments may be submitted via Dropbox prior to the start of class time. Additionally, when you are late to class, it will be your responsibility to insure that you have been marked present by the professor. Students expecting a superior grade must demonstrate superior attendance. A grade of “A” will not be issued for any student missing more than one class session. The instructor reserves the right to issue a grade of F, U, W, or I for any student who, for any reason, misses three or more classes or more than one hour of field experience. Finally, students must come to class prepared with a notebook and pen or pencil to take notes, and any assignments that are due. Also be prepared to ask questions and participate in class discussion. Borderline grades will be influenced by class participation.

  2. Late Assignments: If the student have justifiable cause for missing student will have 1 day from due date to makeup assignment with a -10% deduction from the maximum possible score. If turned in later than 1 day will receive a 0.

  3. In Class Work: (Weekly Assignments, Class Activities, Discussions, and Group Activities) No Makeup.

Academic Integrity

Columbia College Policy - Columbia College students must fulfill their academic obligations through honest, independent effort.  Dishonesty is considered a serious offense subject to strong disciplinary actions.  Activities which constitute academic dishonesty include plagiarism, unauthorized joint effort on exams or assignments, falsification of forms or records, providing false or misleading information, or aiding another in an act of academic dishonesty.  For more information, see the Columbia College Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures.

Instructor Policy -

  1. All work must be original and represent the thinking and understanding of the student. Sources must be credited for the ideas, content and quotations used in the development of the assignment and must be cited using APA format.

  2. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Those found plagiarizing will be dropped from the course and receive an F.

Class Conduct and Personal Conduct

Columbia College Policy - Students must conduct themselves so others will not be distracted from the pursuit of learning.  Students may be disciplined for any conduct which constitutes a hazard to the health, safety, or well-being of members of the College community or which is deemed detrimental to the College's interests. Discourteous or unseemly conduct may result in a student being asked to leave the classroom.  For more information, see the Columbia College Student Code of Conduct and Student Behavioral Misconduct Policy and Procedures.

Cancelled Class Make-Up

Columbia College Policy - Classes cancelled because of inclement weather or other reasons must be rescheduled.  For more information, see the Columbia College Inclement Weather Policy.

Make-Up Examinations

Columbia College Policy - Make-up examinations may be authorized for students who miss regularly scheduled examinations due to circumstances beyond their control.  Make-up examinations must be administered as soon as possible after the regularly scheduled examination period and must be administered in a controlled environment.

Campus Policy - Make up examinations are scheduled on designated Saturday mornings 9am in 103 Buchanan. Students must present a picture I.D. in order to be admitted to the testing session. Students must arrange with the instructor to take the exam before or after it is given in class and permission to take a makeup examination (or any graded activity) is granted at the discretion of the instructor.

Instructor Policy -

  1. Midterm and Final Exams: If the student has justifiable cause for missing, student will have 1 day from the due date to makeup the Exam with a 10% deduction from the maximum possible score. If turned in later than 1 day will receive a 0.

Adding, Dropping, or Withdrawing from a Course

Columbia College Policy - Students may add a course through Wednesday of the first week of the session and drop a course without academic or financial liability through close of business on Monday of the second week of the session.  Once enrolled, a student is considered a member of that class until he or she officially drops or withdraws in accordance with College policy.  An official drop/withdrawal takes place only when a student has submitted a Drop/Add/Withdrawal form.  A failure to attend class, or advising a fellow student, staff or adjunct faculty member of an intent to withdraw from a class does not constitute official drop/withdrawal.  The drop/add/withdrawal periods begin the same day/date the session starts, not the first day a particular class begins. If a student stops attending a class but does not submit the required Drop/Withdrawal form a grade of "F" will be awarded.  For more information, see the Columbia College Registration Policy and Procedures.

Withdrawal Excused

Columbia College Policy - A student may request an excused withdrawal (WE) under extraordinary circumstances by submitting a Drop/Withdrawal form accompanied by a complete explanation of the circumstances and supporting documentation to the location director.  The WE request must include all classes in which the student is currently enrolled.  The Vice President for Adult Higher Education is the approving authority for all WE requests.  A student who receives approval of their WE request may still be required to return some or all of the federal financial assistance received for the session.  For more information, see the Columbia College Withdrawal Policy.

Columbia College Policy - A student may request that the instructor award a grade of "I" due to extraordinary circumstances (unforeseen or unexpected circumstances beyond the student's control) that prevent a student from completing the requirements of a course by the end of a session.  An "I" will not be given because a student is failing, negligent or not meeting requirements.  If the instructor believes an "I" is appropriate, the instructor will specify the work needed to complete the course and the time allowed to complete the work.  Work missed must be made up within two subsequent sessions unless the instructor specifies an earlier date.  Extensions beyond two sessions must be approved by the Vice President for Adult Higher Education.  If the work is completed during the specified time period, the instructor will change the "I" to the grade earned.  If the work is not completed during the specified time, the instructor may allow the incomplete to remain on the student's permanent record or change it to any other letter grade.  For more information, see the Columbia College Undergraduate Grading Policy.

Grade Appeal

Columbia College Policy - A student may appeal any grade given if it is believed to be in error or in conflict with Columbia College policy and procedures.  The student must state in writing to the location director why the grade awarded is believed to be in error and request a desired remedy.  The faculty member who awarded the grade will be given the opportunity to comment on all student allegations.  If the issue cannot be resolved at the location the appeal will be transmitted through the location director to the Vice President for Adult Higher Education.  A grade appeal must be received for review by the Vice President for Adult Higher Education prior to the end of 60 days from the date the grade was awarded.  For more information, see the Columbia College Undergraduate Grading Policy.

Columbia College Policy - Course prerequisites are established to ensure that a student has adequate academic preparation to succeed in a particular course.  Staff members will attempt to ensure that students meet prerequisite requirements.  However, it is the student's responsibility to closely examine the course descriptions to determine if prerequisites exist and to enroll in courses in the proper sequence.  In some exceptional cases it may be apparent that the student possesses the required skills and knowledge to succeed in a particular course, even though they have not taken the prerequisite course.  In this case the prerequisite course may be waived by the location director.  Waiver of a course as a prerequisite does not remove the requirement to complete the course if it is a requirement for the student's degree program.

Columbia College Policy - The College provides all students access to CougarMail (the official means of e-mail communication for the College), online resources from the Stafford Library, and their Columbia College records (transcripts, grades, student schedules, etc.) through CougarTrack.

Instructor Policy - Student should check D2L Announcements and Cougar email each week for messages from the instructor.

Columbia College Policy - The official student email address (also known as CougarMail) will be used for all official correspondence from faculty and staff.  Students are responsible for the information received and are required to monitor their CougarMail account on a regular basis.  Students may forward their CougarMail to another email account but will be held responsible for the information sent over CougarMail, even if there is a problem with the alternate mail service.

Instructor Policy - Cougar email will be the official email address for students in this class. Instructor will reply to messages and emails. If student does not receive a reply, the message or email was not received.

Cell Phones

Columbia College Policy - Cell phones can be a distraction to the learning process.  Location directors or course instructors may require that cell phones be turned off or set to vibrate during class periods.  Students requiring special arrangements to receive a cell phone call during class should make prior arrangements with their location director or course instructor.

Instructor Policy - Cell phones should be put on silent in class.

Bookstore Information

Columbia College Policy - Ed Map is Columbia College’s bookstore for Online, Nationwide, and Evening students.  As part of Truition, students will receive their course materials automatically as described below.

eText Information

If a course uses an eText, (see Textbook information above) the book will be available directly in Desire2Learn (D2L) and through the VitalSource eText reader the Friday before the session begins, if registered for courses prior to that date.  Students will have a VitalSource account created for them using their CougarMail email address.  Upon first login to VitalSource, students may need to verify their account and update their VitalSource password.  More information about how to use the VitalSource platform, including offline access to eTexts, can be found in D2L.  Students that would like to order an optional loose-leaf print-on-demand copy of eligible eTexts can do so through the Ed Map storefront at an additional cost.  Once orders are placed, it can take approximately five to seven business days for students to receive their print-on-demand books.

Physical Course Materials Information

Students enrolled in courses that require physical materials will receive these materials automatically at the address on file with Columbia College.  Delivery date of physical materials is dependent on registration date and shipping location.  Please refer to confirmation emails sent from Ed Map for more details on shipping status.

Returns:  Students who drop a course with physical course materials will be responsible for returning those items to Ed Map within 30 days of receipt of the order.  More specific information on how to do so will be included in the package received from Ed Map.  See here for Ed Map's return policy.  Failure to return physical items from a dropped course will result in a charge to the student account for all unreturned items.

Students who opt-out of having their books provided as part of TruitionSM are responsible for purchasing their own course materials, but may do so through the Ed Map storefront.  Visit for details.

Columbia College Policy - The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records.  For more information, see the Columbia College Family Education Rights and Privacy Policy.

Student Accessibility Resources

Columbia College Policy - Students with documented disabilities who may need academic services for this course are required to register with the office of Student Accessibility Resources.  Until the student has been cleared through this office, accommodations do not have to be granted.  If you are a student who has a documented disability, it is important for you to read the entire syllabus as soon as possible.  The structure or the content of the course may make an accommodation not feasible.  Student Accessibility Resources is located in Student Affairs in AHSC 215 and can be reached by phone at (573) 875-7626.  For more information, see the Columbia College ADA and Section 504 Policy for Students.

Instructor Policy - Students needing accomodations must work with the office of ADA to get the accomodations approved and in place for the class.

Alcohol and Other Drugs: Columbia College Policies & Resources

Columbia College Policy - Columbia College recognizes the negative health effects associated with the use, possession, and distribution of controlled and/or illicit substances, and their detrimental impact on the quality of the educational environment.  Therefore, all members of the College community share in the responsibility of protecting the campus environment by exemplifying high standards of professional and personal conduct.  For more information and resources, see the Columbia College Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy.

Tobacco-Free Policy

Columbia College Policy - The following policy goes into effect on August 21, 2017.  Columbia College values and is concerned for the health and well-being of its students, employees and visitors. The College is committed to providing a healthful and productive educational and employment environment for members of the College community. Consistent with this commitment and in the interest of the general health and welfare of the College community, the College prohibits the use of all tobacco products and related devices on all College property and premises.  For more information, see the Columbia College Tobacco-Free Policy.

Columbia College Policy - Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of protected status (see Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity for a definition of "protected status") are strictly prohibited. Persons who engage in such conduct are subject to discipline up to and including termination or dismissal.  For more information, see the Columbia College Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy and Complaint Resolution Procedure.

Columbia College Policy Library

Columbia College Policy - The policies set forth in the Online Policy Library are the current official versions of College policies and supersede and replace any other existing or conflicting policies covering the same subject matter.  The Online Policy Library is currently under construction with new policies being added on a frequent basis and the policies currently listed are not comprehensive of every College policy.  Questions regarding the Online Policy Library should be directed to the Office of the General Counsel.  For more information on policies applicable to students, see Student Policies.  For more information on policies applicable to the entire Columbia College community, see College-Wide Policies.

Technical Support

Columbia College Policy - If you have problems accessing the course or posting your assignments, contact your instructor, the Columbia College Technology Solutions Center, or the D2L Helpdesk for assistance.  If you have questions about the Ed Map storefront, please contact the Columbia College Technology Solutions Center.  If you have technical problems with the VitalSource eText reader, please contact VitalSource.  Contact information is also available within the online course environment.

        - Columbia College Technology Solutions Center:, 1-800-231-2391 ext. 4357

        - D2L Helpdesk:, 1-877-325-7778

        - VitalSource:, 1-855-200-4146

Course Evaluations - All students are encouraged to complete the online course evaluations. Students are notified by way of CougarMail when the evaluations are available. The evaluations are used to help instructors improve their teaching techniques. They are reviewed carefully by the Evening Campus Director, Assistant Director, and several AHE Administrators. Student should know that all responses are completely confidential, instructors only view results after grades are posted. Your input is valued and appreciated.

Late graded assignment/activity policy - All graded assignments or activities are due when stated in the syllabus or by the instructor. Graded assignments or activities submitted after the stated due date/time will not receive any credit unless the instructor has specifically stated that full or partial credit may be awarded to late submissions.

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The Federation and Equifax Open Financial Capability Center

National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions and Equifax Open Financial Capability Center in Atlanta’s Historic Westside

On the Rise Financial Capability Center offers affordable banking services, education programs to help residents achieve financial goals

New York, NY, April 218 2017 – The National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions (Federation) and Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) today announced the opening of the On the Rise Financial Capability Center in Atlanta’s historic Westside communities. The Center, located at 810 Joseph E Boone Blvd., NW, will provide Atlanta’s historic Westside community with affordable banking, alternatives to payday loans, affordable home mortgages, and a suite of financial services designed to empower residents to achieve their financial goals.

The Center is a flagship for the Pathways to Financial Empowerment program, a Federation program designed to strengthen and expand the provision of financial counseling in the credit union field, integrate counseling with financial products, and track and demonstrate impact.

“One of the best ways to strengthen communities and enable access to credit is by ensuring residents have the means and educational resources to make sound financial decisions to prepare for key milestones in life,” said Dann Adams, President of Global Consumer Solutions at Equifax. “For this project, Equifax has been a committed partner in providing access to affordable financial products to help Westside residents achieve their goals.”

For the past two years, the Equifax Foundation and Community Affairs staff, in concert with The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and other key partners, has been on the ground in the Westside developing a long-term strategy focused on improving the financial futures of the families in the community. Invest Atlanta, the City of Atlanta’s economic development agency, has awarded a Westside Tax Allocation District Community Improvement Fund grant to provide equipment and furnishings for the Center.

The Center recently began holding group financial education classes, one-on-one financial counseling and coaching, education for home ownership, and access to financial products and services. 1st Choice Credit Union, BOND Community Credit Union, Credit Union of Atlanta, and Peach State Federal Credit Union will help staff these educational activities and provide additional support with financial products and services.

“The much-needed financial resources and education On the Rise Financial Center provides will allow residents to participate and benefit from Westside Atlanta’s revitalization,” said Cathie Mahon, President and CEO of the Federation. “We are grateful for the community collaboration with local community development credit unions and Equifax, to create the Center and offer residents of the Westside a powerful financial education platform and complimentary credit union tools which will help them seize a stronger financial future.”

While currently located at 810 Joseph E Boone Blvd., NW, the Center partners are in consultation with the long-standing Westside community agency, Quest Community Development Organization, on the design of a permanent Center location that would bring the Center into alignment with other community assets in the near future.

The Federation is a certified Community Development Financial Institution with a mission of helping low- and moderate-income people and communities achieve financial independence through credit unions. The partnership with Equifax was announced in June 2016.

About Equifax
Equifax is a global information solutions company that uses trusted unique data, innovative analytics, technology and industry expertise to power organizations and individuals around the world by transforming knowledge into insights that help make more informed business and personal decisions. The company organizes, assimilates and analyzes data on more than 820 million consumers and more than 91 million businesses worldwide, and its database includes employee data contributed from more than 7,100 employers.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. It is a member of Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500® Index, and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol EFX. Equifax employs approximately 9,500 employees worldwide.

Some noteworthy achievements for the company include: Named to the Top 100 American Banker FinTech Forward list (2015-2016); named a Top Technology Provider on the FinTech 100 list (2004-2016); named an InformationWeek Elite 100 Winner (2014-2015); named a Top Workplace by Atlanta Journal Constitution (2013-2016); named one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies (2011-2015); named one of Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Innovative Companies (2015-2016). For more information, visit

About the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions
The National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions is a certified CDFI Intermediary representing community development credit unions (CDCUs). The Federation and Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners launched Pathways to Financial Empowerment in 2015, a new initiative to support and measure the impact of credit union financial counseling for low-income consumers.

The Federation’s member CDCUs provide credit, savings, transaction services and financial education to nearly 6 million residents of low-income urban, rural and reservation-based communities across the US, and hold over $60 billion in community-controlled assets. Founded in 1974, the Federation is headquartered in Lower Manhattan with offices in Madison, WI. We offer a wide range of advocacy, educational, training, investment, marketing, and outreach programs to support and assist CDCUs. For more information about the Federation and its programs, please visit

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