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in another time > First Wildwoods fire companies were little more than bucket brigades
Written by JACOB SCHAAD Jr. Friday, September 17, 2010 03:41 pm
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As 7,000 firefighters gather in the Wildwoods this weekend with their families and friends for the annual New Jersey State Firemen's Convention, it is appropriate to look back to a different time and place, some 90 miles away, where a famous man in American history is credited with having started the first fire department in the nation.
Benjamin Franklin, of course, is best known as one of the founders of the nation and as a diplomat, statesman, writer and inventor. Of lesser fame but important in American history and to every firefighter here is the fact that Franklin set the stage by starting the nation's first fire department in Philadelphia in 1736. He called it the Union Fire Company, and as in the years to come with other fire companies, he enlisted the help of prominent leaders in the community to join and expand his efforts.
When he was only a 6-year-old, Franklin watched part of his original home city of Boston go up in flames as more than 100 families lost their homes. Later in life, after he settled in Philadelphia, he wrote about the perils and consequences of fires in his newspaper The Pennsylvania Gazette.
Another huge fire in the City of Brotherly Love in 1736 caused Franklin to start the fire brigade. It had 30 volunteers and they were identified as firemen – the title to change years later to firefighters when women were allowed to join the forces. The first volunteer in America was said to be a man named Isaac Paschall.
Among the first firewomen were Molly Williams, a slave of a New York merchant in 1818; Marina Betts of Pittsburgh, who gained fame during her 10 years as a firefighter when she dumped buckets of water on male bystanders when they refused to help battle fires; and San Francisco's Lillie Hitchcock, who joined men in pulling horseless drawn engines when she was 15 years old during the 1850s.
The boroughs of Holly Beach and Anglesea weren't even a dream when Franklin started his fire company. Some of the local land upon which their people were to settle was visited during the summers of the early 19th century by the Lenni Lenape Indians who came there to fish in the ocean and hunt in the wildlife of the forest. It is doubtful if they needed the advice of Franklin on how to put out a fire – although some Indians elsewhere could have used the services of a financial advisor if legend is true that in 1626 they sold Manhattan Island to the Dutch for what amounts to a paltry $24.
Fishermen and developers arrived at what has become known today as Five Mile Beach during the period following the Civil War, and Holly Beach and Anglesea became official incorporated boroughs in 1885. Holly Beach's first fire company in 1884 was a bucket brigade named the Holly Beach Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company, and its chief was Edward Potts. There followed in 1901 the Holly Beach Fire Company No. 1, still existing today in Wildwood, a community that consolidated with Holly Beach in 1912. That company now owns the oldest hook and ladder in the world, dating back to 1913. It is used now primarily for parade purposes.
In the same time frame, at the northern end of the island, the Anglesea Fire Company was organized in 1897 and chartered in 1902. A latecomer was the Wildwood Crest Fire Company, which was founded in October of 1910 – five months after the borough, now celebrating its 100th anniversary, was incorporated.
Interestingly, the Holly Beach and Anglesea fire companies have retained their original names although the borough of Holly Beach is now known as Wildwood and Anglesea is North Wildwood.
In those early days, the fire companies were the heart and soul of the communities. Their first commitment, of course, was to extinguish fires and prevent them, but rarely was there a fireman who wasn't involved with some other phase of municipal life. Three of the members of the original Holly Beach Pioneer and Hook and Ladder Company – Franklin VanValin, Frank E. Smith and William E. Forcum – all went on to become mayors of Holly Beach.
The pattern was to continue throughout the years. Former Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano has been a fireman for 38 years and is now a battalion chief for the Holly Beach company. Current North Wildwood Mayor Bill Henfey has been a fireman for the Anglesea company and has served as a policeman. North Wildwood Councilman Robert McCullion has been a longtime member of the Anglesea company and one-time battalion chief. He now adds to his volunteer duties by calling bingo numbers at its firehouse as part of the company's fundraising efforts. The first fire chief at Anglesea was George Redding, one of North Wildwood's most colorful mayors who served as the sixth mayor of North Wildwood from 1926-1949 and went on to become a state senator. Former Councilman Walter Larcombe is now battalion chief at Anglesea.
Troiano remembers the attraction the firehouse and its department once had for the young.
"It seemed like everyone wanted to be a fireman," he said. "When I was a kid there was no better place to go than the firehouse."
Early on, the lure of fighting fires was so popular in the Wildwoods that the supply of potential firefighters exceeded the demand. Many applicants for membership were denied because there weren't that many openings in the departments. On the plus side officials claimed this brought better firemen to their departments because they could be more selective in their choices.
Indicative of the past when fire companies and their supporters raised funds through various benefit events, today's Anglesea company stages one of the biggest in New Jersey by firefighters and certainly the biggest in Cape May County. Every summer since 1999 it has been presenting in North Wildwood, nee Anglesea, a barbecue and blues festival that draws thousands of people to the community.
In the years to follow the departments experienced some ups and downs. To encourage more efficient service, the Holly Beach governing body offered a $3 prize to the first team of horses to reach the firehouse after an alarm was sounded. The team that came in second earned $2. The women of Holly Beach raised enough money, $111.50, to buy a piano for the firemen. It was rented to the public for $5 a night, and when the piano was not in use a lock was placed on it to insure there would be no free piano playing.
On New Year's Eve of 1900-1901 the plan for the Holly Beach Fire Company was to celebrate the arrival of the new century at a party at which a newly acquired 375-pound bell was to be rung as the hands of the clock reached midnight. But when the time arrived it was discovered that the bell, not unlike the historic Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, had a crack in it. Another bell, hopefully not a historical repetition, was ordered.
In 1907 the Wildwood Fire Company, to be organized formally the next year, wanted to erect a "Court of Honor" above the boardwalk as part of the summer convention of the Firemen's Relief Association of Jersey. Support for the project was asked from the neighboring communities, but an indignant Holly Beach, to ironically become part of Wildwood five years later, rejected the suggestion. Its officials said they would entertain the visiting firemen "in their own way."
Meanwhile at the Pine Avenue fire station, re-elected President Stanley Kalbach announced he would impose fines on people who swore at meetings. His first fine was assessed against his brother, Warren, but he later rescinded it when it was argued his brother was "speaking the truth," notwithstanding the inelegance of his language.
And at another fire meeting rules and regulations were established against spitting "tobacco juice" on the floors. Missing the targeted spittoons was no excuse, it was said. Sure, practice makes perfect, but don't practice at the firehouse.
Although there were other similarities between then and now, history has not explained whether they were spitting images of Ben Franklin's firehouse.
Some of the information for this article was taken from George Boyer's book, "Wildwood, Middle of the Island."
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ATHENS – Despite reports to the contrary, Georgia is sporting a Top 10 defense this season. It's just not the top-10 ranking everybody expected.
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-- Pennsylvania county treasurers hunters will accept antlerless deer license applications from resident hunters starting July 12, and from nonresidents beginning July 26.
Under the 2010 timeline, residents will apply for regular antlerless deer licenses on July 12; nonresidents will apply for regular antlerless deer licenses on July 26. After this, residents and nonresidents will apply for the first round of unsold antlerless deer licenses on Aug. 2, and residents and nonresidents will apply for the second round of unsold antlerless deer licenses on Aug. 16.
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For the 2010-11 license year, antlerless deer license fees are the same as they have been since 1999, except for the 70 cent transaction fee attached to the purchase of each license and permit, which is paid directly to Automated License Systems, the Nashville-based company that runs Pennsylvania Automated License System (PALS). This transaction fee means residents will need to write checks made payable to County Treasurer for $6.70, and nonresidents for $26.70.
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However, after publication of the digest, it was discovered that the addresses for the Adams, Lancaster and Montgomery county treasurers had changed. The correct addresses are as follows: Adams County Treasurer, 117 Baltimore St RM 101, Gettysburg PA 17325-2390; Lancaster County Treasurer, PO Box 1447, Lancaster PA 17608-1447; and Montgomery County Treasurer, PO Box 311, Norristown PA 19404-0311.
The county treasurer address page in the online version of the digest, which can be accessed through the Game Commission's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), has been updated with the correct addresses.
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The FTC "Red Flags" Rule Goes into Effect May 1, 2009
The "Red Flags" Rule: What Health Care Providers Need to Know About Complying with New Requirements for Fighting Identity Theft
by Tiffany George and Pavneet Singh, attorneys in the Federal Trade Commission's Division of Privacy and Identity Protection
(Federal Trade Commission Website - More on Red Flags Rule: CLICK HERE: http://www2.ftc.gov/redflagsrule )
The expression "red flag" signals "Danger: Be alert to problems ahead." For millions of consumers every year, identity theft is more than a threat — it's their reality. Businesses often bear the biggest part of the monetary damage from identity theft. But the economic, psychological, and emotional harm to victims can be devastating. And when the identity theft involves health information, the consequences can be particularly severe.
It's everyone's responsibility to do what they can to fight identity theft. Health care providers can be the first to spot the red flags that signal the risk of identity theft, including suspicious activity indicating that identity thieves may be using stolen information like names, Social Security numbers, insurance information, account numbers, and birth dates to open new accounts or get medical services.
Under the Red Flags Rule, which went into effect on January 1, 2008 *, certain businesses and organizations — including many doctor's offices, hospitals, and other health care providers — are required to spot and heed the red flags that often can be the telltale signs of identity theft. To comply with the new Red Flags Rule — enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the federal bank regulatory agencies, and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) — you may need to develop a written "red flags program" to prevent, detect, and minimize the damage from identity theft.
Are you covered by the Red Flags Rule? If so, have you put into place the new procedures the Rule requires?
Although every business or organization with an ongoing relationship with consumers should keep an eye out for the possibility of identity theft, health care providers should pay particular attention to the requirements that the Red Flags Rule applies to "creditors." To determine if your business or organization is covered by the Rule and required to develop a written identity theft Program, you'll need to answer two questions:
Although it's unlikely health care providers would fall within the definition of a "financial institution," many are "creditors" under the Rule. Your business or organization is a "creditor" if you regularly:
Under the Rule, "credit" means an arrangement by which you defer payment of debts or accept deferred payments for the purchase of property or services. In other words, payment is made after the product was sold or the service was rendered. Even if you're a non-profit or government agency, you still may be a creditor if you accept deferred payments for goods or services.
Health care providers are creditors if they bill consumers after their services are completed. Health care providers that accept insurance are considered creditors if the consumer ultimately is responsible for the medical fees. However, simply accepting credit cards as a form of payment does not make you a creditor under the Rule.
If you determine you're a creditor, the next step is to see if you have "covered accounts." There are two types of covered accounts. One is an account used mostly for personal, family, or household purposes that involves multiple payments or transactions. This includes continuing relationships with consumers for the provision of medical services.
The other is one for which there is a foreseeable risk of identity theft. In determining whether you have such an account, consider the risks associated with how the accounts may be opened or accessed — i.e. what type of interaction and documentation is required — as well as your experience with identity theft.
If your business or organization is a financial institution or creditor, but does not have any covered accounts, you don't need a program. But if you have covered accounts, you must develop a written program to identify and address the red flags that could indicate identity theft.
The Rule doesn't tell you specifically what your red flags program must look like. Instead, it gives you flexibility to implement a program that best suits your business or organization, as long as it meets the Rule's requirements.
Your starting point for developing a program is the Guidelines issued with the Red Flags Rule, available at www.ftc.gov/os/fedreg/2007/november/071109redflags.pdf. (The Guidelines are on pages 63773-63774 of the document.) The Guidelines list the issues you must consider in developing and maintaining a program appropriate for your business or organization. You also should draw on your own experience and knowledge about identity theft risks in developing your program.
There are four basic steps to designing a program to comply with the Rule:
In addition, your program must spell out how it will be administered. The program should be appropriate to the size and complexity of your company or organization, as well as the nature of your operations.
Under the Rule, creditors and financial institutions with covered accounts must develop a written program to identify the warning signs of identity theft.
The Guidelines describe the following categories of warning signs — red flags — that your program must identify and address:
When identifying red flags, consider the nature of your business and the type of identity theft to which you might be vulnerable. Because health care providers may be at risk for medical identity theft, you'll need to identify the warning signs that reflect this risk.
Once you've identified the red flags that are relevant to your organization or business, you must establish policies and procedures to detect them in your day-to-day operations.
For example, you may spot red flags when you verify a consumer's identity, authenticate consumers, review medical records, or verify insurance information. Some red flags may seem harmless on their own, but can signal identity theft when paired with other events, say, a change of address coupled with the use of an address associated with fraudulent accounts.
Your program must include appropriate responses to your red flags to prevent and mitigate identity theft. These responses could include monitoring accounts, contacting the insurance provider, changing account numbers to prevent misuse, or a combination. Sometimes you may determine that no response is necessary. In other cases, certain events — such as a recent data breach, a phishing fraud that targeted your business or organization, or another suspicious activity — may raise the risk of identity theft and require specific preventive actions.
Because identity theft threats change, your program must describe how you will update it to ensure that you are considering new risks and trends.
No matter how good your program looks on paper, the true test is how it works. Your program must describe how it will be administered, including how you will get the approval of your management, maintain the program, and keep it current.
According to the Rule, your program must be approved by your Board of Directors or, if your business or organization doesn't have a Board, by a senior employee. The Board or designated senior employee also must approve any material changes to the program. Your program should include staff training as appropriate, and provide a way for you to monitor the work of your service providers. The keys are to maintain oversight of the program, keep it relevant and current, and ensure that all necessary members of your staff — from the intake desk to the records room — are on board. A program that stays in a filing cabinet isn't a good program.
Although there are no criminal penalties for failing to comply with the Red Flags Rule, financial institutions or creditors that violate the Rule may be subject to civil monetary penalties. But there's an even more important reason for compliance: It assures your consumers that you are doing your part to fight identity theft.
Have questions about how health care providers can comply with the Rule? Email email@example.com.
* On October 22, 2008, the Federal Trade Commission issued an Enforcement Policy statement that delays enforcement of the Red Flags rule until May 1, 2009 (http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2008/10/redflags.shtm). This does not affect enforcement of the address discrepancy and credit card issuer rules. Nor does it affect compliance for entities not under the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Tiffany George and Pavneet Singh are attorneys in the Federal Trade Commission's Division of Privacy and Identity Protection.


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Design is the contrast of the core of limitations therefore there are no boundaries. It is simply an interpretation of creativity.Jenaiha Woods
When you live on cash, you understand the limits of the world around which you navigate each day. Credit leads into a desert with invisible boundaries.Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
It is the media that controls the boundaries of what is politically permissible, so better to change the media. Profit motives work against it, but if we can have the audience understand that most other forms of journalism are not credible, then it may be a forced move.Julian Paul Assange
Somebody will ask those of us who compose with the aid of computers: 'So you make all these decisions for the computer or the electronic medium but wouldn't you like to have a performer who makes certain other decisions?' Many composers don't mind collaborating with the performer with regards to decisions of tempo, or rhythm, or dynamics, or timbre, but ask them if they would allow the performer to make decisions with regard to pitch and the answer will be 'Pitches you don't change.' Some of us feel the same way in regard to the other musical aspects that are traditionally considered secondary, but which we consider fundamental. As for the future of electronic music, it seems quite obvious to me that its unique resources guarantee its use, because it has shifted the boundaries of music away from the limitations of the acoustical instrument, of the performer's coordinating capabilities, to the almost infinite limitations of the electronic instrument. The new limitations are the human ones of perception.Milton Babbitt
Sometimes informality breeds rudeness. Maybe companies that are very informal manage to keep stress levels down. But if it's very informal, workers might not know what their boundaries are.P.M. Forni
Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies; but the compelling force of all times has been the force of originality and creation profoundly affecting the roots of human spirit.Ansel Adams
As I was writing about Grace Marks, and about her interlude in the Asylum, I came to see her in context the context of other people's opinions, both the popular images of madness and the scientific explanations for it available at the time. A lot of what was believed and said on the subject appears like sheer lunacy to us now. But we shouldn't be too arrogant how many of our own theories will look silly when those who follow us have come up with something better? But whatever the scientists may come up with, writers and artists will continue to portray altered mental states, simply because few aspects of our nature fascinate people so much. The so-called mad person will always represent a possible future for every member of the audience who knows when such a malady may strike? When "mad," at least in literature, you aren't yourself; you take on another self, a self that is either not you at all, or a truer, more elemental one than the person you're used to seeing in the mirror. You're in danger of becoming, in Shakespeare's works, a mere picture or beast, and in Susanna Moodie's words, a mere machine; or else you may become an inspired prophet, a truth-sayer, a shaman, one who oversteps the boundaries of the ordinarily visible and audible, and also, and especially, the ordinarily sayable. Portraying this process is deep power for the artist, partly because it's a little too close to the process of artistic creation itself, and partly because the prospect of losing our self and being taken over by another, unfamiliar self is one of our deepest human fears.Margaret Eleanor Atwood
I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground that 'all powers not delegated to the United States, by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states or to the people.' To take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specially drawn around the powers of Congress, is to take possession of a boundless field of power not longer susceptible of any definitionThomas Jefferson
Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries."Jimmy Carter
It is difficult to understand precisely what the state hopes to achieve by promoting the creation and perpetuation of a subclass of illiterates within our boundaries, surely adding to the problems and costs of unemployment, welfare and crime.William J. Brennan, Jr.
Science has a simple faith, which transcends utility. Nearly all men of science, all men of learning for that matter, and men of simple ways too, have it in some form and in some degree. It is the faith that it is the privilege of man to learn to understand, and that this is his mission. If we abandon that mission under stress we shall abandon it forever, for stress will not cease. Knowledge for the sake of understanding, not merely to prevail, that is the essence of our being. None can define its limits, or set its ultimate boundaries.Vannevar Bush
Divorce: a resumption of diplomatic relations and rectification of boundaries.Ambrose Bierce
The acceptance of partition does not commit us to renounce Transjordan: one does not demand from anybody to give up his vision. We shall accept a state in the boundaries fixed today, but the boundaries of Zionist aspirations are the concern of the Jewish people and no external factor will be able to limit them.David Ben Gurion
I know that my unity with all people cannot be destroyed by national boundaries and government orders.Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy
There is a higher form of patriotism than nationalism, and that higher form is not limited by the boundaries of one's country; but by a duty to mankind to safeguard the trust of civilization.Oscar S. Strauss
Each hamlet or village or town should be a place, its own place. This is not a matter of fake historicism or artsy-craftsy architecture. It is a matter of respect for things existing, subtle patterns of place woven from vistas and street widths and the siting and color and scale of stores, houses, and trees.... If the countryside is to prosper, it must be different from city or suburb.... The difference is in part the simple business of containing our towns and giving them boundaries.Robert Riley
The secret affinity between gambling and the desert . . . Gambling itself is a desert form, inhuman, uncultured, initiatory, a challenge to the natural economy of value, a crazed activity on the fringes of exchange. But it also has a strict limit and stops abruptly; its boundaries are exact, its passion knows no confusion. Neither the desert nor gambling are open areas; their spaces are finite and concentric, increasing in intensity toward the interior, toward a central point, be it the spirit of gambling or the heart of the desert a privileged, immemorial space, where things lose their shadow, where money loses its value, and where the extreme rarity of traces of what signals to us there leads men to seek the instantaneity of wealth.Jean Baudrillard
Literary critics, however, frequently suffer from a curious belief that every author longs to extend the boundaries of literary art, wants to explore new dimensions of the human spirit, and if he doesn't, he should be ashamed of himself.Robertson Davies
The dearest possession a man has is his family In the divine assurance that family ties may transcend the boundaries of death, and may continue throughout endless ages of eternity, I find supreme consolation and inspiration.David McKay
Innovation is fostered by information gathered from new connections; from insights gained by journeys into other disciplines or places; from active, collegial networks and fluid, open boundaries. Innovation arises from ongoing circles of exchange, where information is not just accumulated or stored, but created. Knowledge is generated anew from connections that weren't there before.Margaret J. Wheatley
I soon discovered that the greater part of a day in Old State was devoted to meetings. Where the boundaries of jurisdiction were fuzzy or overlapping, meetings became inevitable. Most questions affected a number of functional and geographic divisions...These meetings gave the illusion of action, but often frustrated it by attempting to reconcile the irreconcilable. What was most often needed was not compromise but decision.Dean Acheson
The primary function of a constitution was to mark out the boundaries of governmental powers-hence in England, where there was no constitution , there were no limits (save for the effect of trail by jury) to what the legislature might do.Bernard Bailyn


text: Biography Ian FitzGibbon was born in Dublin and raised in Brussels, Belgium. He is a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin where he took a degree in French and Spanish. He trained as an actor at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. Ian has a long and extensive acting career principally on English television where his credits range from Prime Suspect to Father Ted. Between Dreams, one of his first short films was selected for competition at the Venice Film Festival. He then went on to write and direct Paths To Freedom, a multi award- winning television series for RTE. His first feature, the critically acclaimed A Film With Me In It had its North American premiere at TIFF 2008. It was nominated for numerous Irish film awards and it went on to win the special jury prize for best international film at the Istanbul International Film Festival. Perrier's Bounty his second feature, starring Brendan Gleeson, Cillian Murphy and Jim Broadbent, received its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in 2010 prior to its UK and US release. Death of a Superhero, his third feature starring Andy Serkis and Thomas Brody-Sangster had its world premiere at The Toronto Film Fest and has been acquired by Tribeca Films for distribution in America. It was awarded the audience prize and the jury prize at Les Arcs European Film Festival. To date it has won over 20 international awards at European film festivals. It was also nominated for best film and best director at the Irish Film And Television Awards. He has directed two seasons of Threesome, a comedy series for Big Talk/Comedy Central in London as well as Moone Boy 2 (British comedy awards nomination best sitcom) starring Chris O'Dowd for which he won an IFTA as best tv director. Other credits include Trying Again a 6x30 series for sky written by Simon Blackwell and The Awkward Age written by and starring Dylan Moran for sky's Little Cracker series. His most recent projects are Nurse (BBC 2) produced by and starring Paul Whitehouse and Raised by Wolves (Big Talk/C4) a series written by Caitlin and Caroline Moran. Log in for access Having trouble? Give us a call on +44 (0) 207 393 4400 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com Username Password ! By logging in you are agreeing to our disclaimer. Read more about this disclaimer here Remember me on this computer Forgot your password? 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Jonathan Romney The Independent More on A Film With Me In It Miss Emerald Isle Feature 2000 Feelgood Fiction for UKFC In Development Producer Lawrence Bowen Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Enda Walsh An original feature film Writer and Director Spin the Bottle Feature 2003 Grand Pictures for Buena Vista Producer Michael Garland Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Ian Fitzgibbon Starring Michael McElhatton, Peter MacDonald, Louis Walsh & Samantha Mumba Feature film sequel to Paths to Freedom Watch 1432 Spinning the Bottle Ian Fitzgibbon, Writer and Director More on Spin the Bottle Between Dreams Short 1999 Grand Pictures Producer Paul Donovan and Michael Garland Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Ian Fitzgibbon Starring David Westhead & Lloyd Owen Short film based on Stephen Tredre's memoirs Television Director Nurse In development 2014 BBC Productions for BBC 2 Producer Tilusha Ghelani Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Paul Whitehouse Starring Esther Coles & Paul Whitehouse Comedy about a community psychiatric nurse Laid 1 x 30' 2014 STV for ITV2 In development Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Jonathan Harvey Drama pilot about a woman whose ex-boyfriends start to die in mysterious circumstances Trying Again 8 x 30' 2014 Avalon for Sky Living Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Tony Roche Starring Chris Addison, Jo Joyner, Charles Edwards, Alun Cochrane & Elizabeth Berrington Comedy series [Name] Source More on Raised by Wolves 6 x 30' 2014 Big Talk for Channel 4 In development Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Caitlin Moran & Caroline Moran Full series of the comedy following two teenage girls growing up on a Wolverhampton council estate Moone Boy: Series 2 6 x 30' 2014 Baby Cow for Sky1 Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Chris O'Dowd & Nick Vincent Murphy Starring Chris O'Dowd & David Rawle Second series of the Emmy Award winning show Watch 3560 Moone Boy Series 2, Episode 5 Ian Fitzgibbon, Director Moone Boy has winning charm Benji Wilson The Telegraph More on Moone Boy: Series 2 Raised by Wolves 1 x 60' 2013 Big Talk Productions for Channel 4 Producer Rhian Griffiths Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Caitlin Moran Starring Alexa Davies, Philip Jackson, Helen Monks, Molly Risker & Rebekah Staton Channel 4 pilot written and created by Caitlin Moran [Name] Source More on Dylan Moran's Little Cracker - The Awkward Age 1 x 10' 2012 Pirate Productions for Sky 1 Producer Annie Griffin Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Dylan Moran Starring Dylan Moran, Daniela Nardini, Amber O'Grady & Keith Ramsay Part of Sky's Little Cracker Season Threesome Series 2 7 x 30' 2012 Big Talk Productions for Comedy Central Director Ian Fitzgibbon Starring Emun Elliott, Adam Garcia, Amy Huberman & Stephen Wight Second series of the comedy following an unconventional family set up Vexed: Series 2 3 x 60' 2012 Eleventh Hour Films for BBC2 Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Steve Coombes Starring Miranda Raison & Toby Stephens Second series of the drama comedy about a pair of detectives Threesome 7 x 30' 2011 Big Talk for Comedy Central Producer John Rushton Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Tom MacRae Starring Amy Huberman, Stephen Wight & Emun Elliott New comedy series Be More Ethnic 2007 BBC Northern Ireland for BBC/ RTE Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Paul Tylack Starring Keith Duffy & Christopher Simpson Comedy series for BBC/RTE The Clinic: Multiple Episodes 2 x 60' 2007 Parallel for RTE Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Orla Bleahen-Melvin and Lilie Ferrari Starring Aisling O'Sullivan, Dominic Mafham & Gemma Craven RTE's hit medical drama series Showbands: Series 1 and 2 2005 Bord Scannan na hEireann for RTE Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer John Moloney Starring Liam Cunningham & Kerry Katona 1960's drama series about aspiring showband stars Writer Confirmation Day 2005 RTE In development Writer Ian Fitzgibbon Original film for RTE Writer and Director Fergus' Wedding 4 x 60' 2002 Grand Pictures for RTE Producer Paul Donovan and Michael Garland Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Ian Fitzgibbon Starring Michael McElhatton Six part comedy series following the adventures of Fergus who is engaged to be married to his English girlfriend Penny Paths to Freedom 6 x 30' 2000 RTE Director Ian Fitzgibbon Writer Ian Fitzgibbon Starring Brendan Coyle & Michael McElhatton Popular comedy series


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Endurance Curry
February 28, 2011
Easy to make when you'd rather run than cook, and easy to make on a busy weeknight. This curry can made ahead of time and it's even better the next day. It's Power-Packed with fiber, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and anti-oxidants; and turmeric, garlic and ginger help fight inflammation and enhance heart health. Cook this up tonight!
Serves 2
- 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut butter
- 1 medium to large onion peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder or hot paprika or a shake of hot pepper sauce
- 1 14-ounce can (small can) of tomatoes, or 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 19-ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup broccoli florets or diced sweet potato
- 2 handfuls of sliced fresh baby spinach leaves
- ½ can to 1 can coconut milk (add to your desired taste)
- 1 heaped tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves (optional)
- Whole Wheat pita bread to serve
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion for about 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger and spices and sauté for a few seconds then tip in the tomatoes and break them up with a wooden spoon, spatula or fork.
- Bring to the boil, add the drained, rinsed chickpeas and broccoli or sweet potato, cover the pan and simmer for 7-8 minutes.
- Chuck in the spinach and coriander if using and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add salt to taste (you may need slightly more than usual). Add desired amount of coconut milk. Serve with whole wheat pita bread.
Check out these amazing nutritional benefits:
- Purifies the blood, and also warms it and stimulates formation of new blood tissue
- Is anti-arthritic and acts as a natural anti-bacterial
- May be added to high-protein food to assist digestion and prevent the formation of gas
- Is effectively used to maintain the flora of the large intestine
- Has anti-inflammatory properties that can lessen the pain of rheumatoid arthritis
- It is well known for its warming action on the upper respiratory tract, so it has been used to treat colds and flu; it has been found to be effective in cramps caused by stomach gas and stimulates digestion
- Has a wholesome effect on the circulatory system as it makes the platelets less sticky and is of great benefit in case of circulatory disorders
- Can be described as a food that may help prevent atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease, as well as reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke
- Lessens the amount of free radicals present in the bloodstream
- Is a very good source of vitamin C, the body's primary antioxidant defender in all aqueous (water-soluble) areas, such as the bloodstream, where it protects LDL cholesterol from oxidation
- Contains anti-inflammatory compounds, along with the vitamin C in garlic, especially fresh garlic, may help reduce the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Lessons from My Dad
February 23, 2011
On Sunday February 20th, in his 83rd year, my Dad passed away. I was blessed to have a wonderful relationship with him, and to be with him just before he passed, to tell him how much I loved him, hold his hand and give him a final kiss goodbye.
I was certainly 'daddy's little girl'. He was always there for me no matter what. He was so proud of all my accomplishments, big and small, and always quick to encourage me when challenges arose.
He constantly encouraged me to do what I love and always said "Don't worry, you'll make it", and every time he phoned me he asked "How is the most beautiful girl in Ottawa?"
He was easy-going, fun to be around, never raising his voice. At the same time, we knew we were in trouble when my mom would say "Wait until your father finds out."
Here are but a few lessons I've learned from my Dad
1. Don't be afraid to try.
He taught me how to drive, in fact right after I got my '365' (never having driven before) we drove down Baseline Road, he parked at Vincent Massey Park and told me to go ahead and drive the remaining 2km home. He had way more confidence in me than I had in myself. I declined the to offer to drive home and with patience he took the time every day to give me driver's lessons and I passed my test on the first try.
Result – I love being an entrepreneur, to try and try again, to look ahead every day with confidence as opposed to fear.
2. Get out and get active
He taught me how to ski, came to my many, many soccer games (at a time when it wasn't the norm for all parents to show up), took me to the finish line of the first National Capital Marathon and told me I could run a marathon one day (now I've run 5), taught my brother and I how to water ski, and encouraged us in all our activities. When I graduated from high school, I was one of the top ten graduating athletes and went on to captain the first Women's Varsity Soccer team at Carleton University.
Result – My life happily centers around an active lifestyle and encouraging others to do the same.
3. Love your neighbour
In the weeks and months before my dad passed, he reminded me quite a few times that he wanted to be remembered as a good Christian. I believe, to him, this meant lending a hand whenever he was asked to, being quick with a compliment, creating community with friends and loved ones, gathering for parties, dinners and simple conversation, and being of service through church and through Kiwanis.
Result – Our wonderful Elation Centre community teaches yoga, running and healthy eating. It is also more than that: it's about community and service.
4. Believe in yourself
I'll never forget when I was training for my first marathon and an injury kept me from competing in the race. A few people suggested that maybe it was just too much, a marathon was too far to run. Dad quickly piped up and said "Don't worry, there will be another chance and you'll do it!"
He was also so proud of my entrepreneurial drive and accomplishments and would brag to his friends, and really anyone who would listen, about what I was doing at the time (sometimes to my embarrassment). Now I see how important it is to have a cheerleader on your side.
Result – I realize that I am now a cheerleader. This is my passion and my dharma: to inspire and uplift with my entrepreneurial spirit, with the passion for healthy, active living and with my commitment to community and service.
The best thing I can say to my Dad is "Thank you. You did a great job and because of your love and support I am doing great.'
I'll miss him.
I am so touched by the outpouring of support and many people are asking about attending a visitation or the memorial, from the information in the Ottawa Citizen, here are the details
"Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road) on Wednesday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday at Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Avenue at 2pm. For those wishing, donations may be made to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute or the Ottawa Hospital Foundation."
Just because it's cold outside… you still need to be hydrated!
February 17, 2011
The number one rule that you will find on tips for staying hydrated? Drink water even when you don't feel thirsty – this is especially important when you are engaging in strenuous exercise. A lot of us think that we are fine in the winter months, clocking our weekly runs, including our long slow distance, without too much concern for water intake. This is mainly because we don't feel over heated in sub-zero temperatures, and with all those high tech wicking fabrics …it feels like we are sweating less. But guess what? We need water just as much in the winter as we do in the summer. Aside from a good training schedule, hydration is one of the most important considerations for enhancing your performance – winter, summer, spring, and fall.
What is the big deal about being hydrated? Well, there is a strong scientific rationale: When you are exercising you are losing fluids, in addition to the normal loss you encounter on a day to day basis. You are not only losing fluids but you are also losing electrolytes. Fluids and electrolytes are all necessary in maintaining good blood flow to muscles and in supplying them with sodium, potassium and carbohydrates. As well, consistent hydration has a natural cooling effect which helps to maintain a normal body temperature. Other benefits include, increased concentration, enhanced skin complexion and increased overall energy.
Here are some pretty basic tips for staying hydrated while in a running training program:
- Oh? What was #1 again? Drink water even when you don't feel thirsty!
- For daily living: we all need to consume half our body weight in fluid ounces; for a 125lb runner that's about 8 cups of water per day, if you weigh more – drink more
- Start drinking water as soon as you get up in the morning – get in the habit. Try to have at least two – four cups of water before noon. Yes, there is some debate about whether or not coffee and tea count … but do yourself a favour and have pure water (with a squeeze of lemon or lime – bonus!) on top of those caffeinated drinks.
- You might want to stop drinking water about an hour before your actual running start time so you don't feel the urge to go to the bathroom half way through.
- Bring water or plan for water breaks during your running workouts. If you are running more than an hour, you need to plan to hydrate at least every 15-20 minutes.
- Invest in a good fitting water belt. There are so many wonderful choices these days, including the multi-bottle fuel belt which can be used for both fuel (water + a gel), water and a sports drink containing electrolytes.
- Rehydrate after your run. It helps you recover more quickly – replacing those depleted potassium and sodium stores. For runs over 90 minutes rehydrate with Sports Drinks
- Watch the weather forecast. In the summer you have to be extremely diligent about hydration as lack of hydration could have very serious effects on your health.
- The ultimate test? Watch the colour of your urine. Health supplements and some veggies can make your urine a bright or odd colour. But despite this, a well hydrated individual will pee pretty clear! Take a look – it is one of your best measures of whether or not your body is hydrated!
Blueberry Scones and a Cup of Tea
February 16, 2011
It's mid-February and it's a dreary and damp day, the perfect day for a cup of tea and a yummy blueberry scone.
So what's a vegan to do when a 'scone-craving' hits? Solution #1, I was at Rainbow Foods and bought a a delicious Vegan Scone made by Auntie Loo's Treats. This is a small vegan bakery in Ottawa and all the products are delicious. Solution #2, dig up my recipes and make some scones (because one scone is never enough).
The recipe below is from VegNew Magazine, and it is simple and always delivers! I use spelt flour which yields a nice light scone and I usually use fresh berries – if you do use frozen berries make sure to thaw completely and drain them, be careful when you mix the berries into the dough, if you mix too much the dough will discolour, it won't affect the taste, just the look.
The tea I chose today is from Celebration Herbals and is a mixture of Turmeric (anit-oxidant and anti-inflammatory) with Ginger and Lemon – divine.
Blueberry Scones
Makes 10 scones, adapted from VegNews Magazine, Sept+Oct 2006
- 2 cups spelt flour
- 1/3 cup agave nectar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup organic sunflower oil
- ½ cup fresh blueberries, raspberries or you can use diced apple
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a thin layer of oil.
- Place flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and mix. Add oil, agave nectar, water and vanilla and mix for 30 seconds. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto cookie sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and brush each scone with a little agave nectar. Continue to bake for an additional 2-4 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Note: if you use frozen blueberries, make sure to thaw and drain them and be very careful when mixing them into the dough – they will turn the batter blue (grey actually) not attractive!
Guest Post by Sherry Carson – Tempo Runs
February 12, 2011
Sherry Carson is Elation Centre's Speed Running Coach. She wrote this post in response to questions raised in her class.
Some runners have been asking me how a long, slow distance run can translate into a faster race pace over the same distance. Quite simply, on it's own, it can't. Speed work is the catalyst that will allow you to pick up the pace on race day. The type of speed work we do on Tuesdays (intervals) is a very good start to seeing a differential but the other type, tempo runs, also play a large role in increasing your race pace. I have described tempo runs by answering the following questions:
- Who? Anyone who is serious about improving race times.
- Why? To improve speed, not just in racing but run speed in general.
- What? Tempos are a run where you warm-up at your usual pace, pick up the pace in the middle of the run for a period of time, and then do a cool down run at the end.
- When? Roughly once a week, approximately 3 out of every 4 weeks. I tend to do 3 weeks of tempo runs (once per week) and then take a week off.
- Where? Anywhere you do your regular run. Try and avoid a route with lots of stop lights or a lot of hills so you can maintain a steady pace without a lot of breaks.
- How? Warm up with a 2-3 km run at an easy pace, then pick up the pace to where you feel like you are working but not in distress. You should be in slight discomfort but able to hold the pace evenly for the duration. The distance should be approximately half the distance of the race you are training for. (If you are training for a half-marathon, for example, you should increase your tempo distance until you get to 10-11km). Cool down with an easy jog for 2 km.
Note that you don't need to make every tempo run 10-11km. For example in half-marathon training, my 4 weeks of tempo are as follows:
- Week 1: 5-6 km
- Week 2: 7-8 km
- Week 3: 10-11 km
- Week 4: Off
For a 10 km race, it would be as follows:
- Week 1: 3-4 km
- Week 2: 4-5 km
- Week 3: 5-6 km
- Week 4: Off
Tempos are tough mentally and physically but they will make you a better runner. Unfortunately, they almost always have to be done on your own as it is hard to find a run partner who is your pace as well being on your schedule. I am not too focused on actual pace when I do them but more on the effort I am putting in. I figure if I am running fairly hard, that's what counts. Your goal is to maintain the same pace throughout. Once you get into the routine of them, they are not so bad. I liken it to taking medicine when you are sick. It is unpleasant momentarily but the outcome is why you do it.
Guest Post by Ruth Znotins – Community Support
February 8, 2011
Ruth Znotins is an Elation Centre Yoga Teacher Training Graduate that lives in the Westboro area.
I have a neighbour, here in Westboro, who is the mother of two daughters in their early twenties. Last winter, the youngest daughter (age 21) was diagnosed with a brain tumor and underwent surgery. The doctors were able to remove most, but not all, of the tumor. Consequently, this young woman underwent radiation and chemotherapy all last winter and spring. Little by little, over the course of last summer and fall she began to show increments of recovery. However, in December 2010, an MRI revealed that there is now not only one but two tumors. Moreover, the doctors are concerned that the cancer cells are spreading to the cerebral spinal fluid. A few weeks ago, she started another round of even more intensive radiation. It is anticipated that she will undergo additional surgery in the coming months.
Needless to say, this family is going through incredibly challenging times. I feel compelled to do something to support them.
Sylvie and Donna have graciously given me permission to use their studio to hold a yoga class as a fund-raising event. 100% of funds donated will be given directly to this family.
I am inviting you to participate in a 90 minute yoga class led by me…a recent grad of Elation Centre Yoga Teacher Training.
Theme: Balance
Style: Yin and Yang Yoga
with Meditation and Savasana
Level: Open
Date: Sunday March 6, 2011
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Elation Centre
Tickets: $20
Sign up and pay at the studio (cash only please). If you are unable to participate in this event but would like to make a contribution, please email me!.
Yoga Teacher Training
February 4, 2011
Well we had another great weekend at Yoga Teacher Training. Our focus this session was seated postures and inversions. The opportunity to spend a weekend focused on Yoga is very inspirational. We had quite a few breakthroughs.
Sirasana (head stand) was a big one. As you know headstand is a brilliant Yoga posture, but it must be entered and practiced with brilliance in order to have a healthy, long lasting relationship with it. Kicking up will only create discomforts.
Our next YTT weekend focuses on anatomy, getting to know our body from the inside out. What needs to be engaged? What needs to be relaxed? How does my body move? What are the basics of the nervous system? This workshop is appropriate for anyone who loves yoga, actually for anyone who has a body! If we must live in a body, we might as well get to know it.
Our training is accessible for the busy person or the urban yogi(ni). It's filled with practical yogic philosophy for healthy happy living. It's recognized by Yoga Alliance and by HRSDC (which mean we can provide you with a official receipt for tax purposes).
Chocolatey Protein Bars
February 1, 2011
D is for Dinner – or in this case – V is for Vegan Snacks. Stu Mills and I will be making these Yummy Protein Bars on CBC Radio 91.5 Wednesday February 2 @ 3:40PM. Be sure to tune in.
I originally found this recipe, years ago, in the Ottawa Citizen, I have adapted it a bit to make it Vegan. Makes about 20 medium sized bars. Perfect for after a hard workout or anytime you need a power-packed snack.
- 1 cup soy protein powder**
- 1/2 cup whole wheat or spelt flour
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup oat bran
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup Sucanant or packed brown sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (President's Choice brand are vegan)
- 1 cup chopped nuts and/or sunflower seeds
- 1 1/2 cups plain or vanilla soy yogurt
- 1/4 cup canola oil – preferably organic
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (don't need if using vanilla yogurt)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, or 325 degrees if using a glass pan. Lightly oil a 9- by 13-inch baking pan and a baking tray.
- Mix together the soy protein powder, flour, oats, oat bran, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Crumble in the brown sugar, making sure there are no lumps. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts/seeds.
- Measure the yogurt, oil and vanilla in a second bowl. Stirring until well combined. Add the wet mixture to the dry, and mix patiently until thoroughly blended.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, patting it evenly into place with your hands. Bake in the center of the oven 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and cut into 20 bars. Place bars on the prepared baking tray and bake another 15 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Remove bars from the oven and place on a rack to cool.
- Store in the freezer in a heavy plastic freezer bag. You can defrost in the microwave for 15 seconds or in a toaster oven.
**soy protein powder is available at bulk or natural food stores. Make sure to get unflavoured, ask if it is suitable for cooking and baking.


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Hanisha Vaswani, an Ex-Pinstormer was recently awarded her Masters in Information Technology from the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy. While working on her final thesis, she used the Pinstorm presentation style to create her presentation – with great results. Here is what she has to say about her thought process and the Pinstorm presentation style…
I was last in line to present my final thesis, and the audience (my professors) would likely be dead by then. After a dozen cluttered presentations, they'd only want to quickly get over with the whole business, and I needed them to hear me out, pay attention, laugh at the right places, and grade me well :). I'm hardly alone. You've been there too, and for you, the stakes are higher than getting better grades on a mark sheet.
When we speak, we want to be heard and understood, even remembered. (If not, why speak at all?). But we also know our audience today is busy, and have tiny attention spans as a result. So how do we get across to them?
Focus: Pick one thing you want your audience to remember at the end. Build the presentation around it.
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Pith: Justify each word's presence on your slides. We at Pinstorm can do this in our sleep, right? :)
Wit: Get them interested. And when they want to hear more, make your spiel. ( albeit, briefly.)
Smarts: Be Different. Do you need PowerPoint at all? Will a demo do better?
In short — use the Pinstorm style!
Does it work? I'll give you two examples and let you judge:
My first example is my pseudo-famous thesis, part of which spoke of a part-of-speech tagger, I built. Its differentiation is that it is actually composed of two completely different taggers. The presentation said 'A Tale of Two Taggers'. Sad, perhaps! But it worked. Everyone still remembers my tagger's USP. My professors heard me out, asked questions, made suggestions, and actually had an impromptu discussion about my approach. There come the marks :)
My other example is a presentation I heard at an IT jobs seminar in late 2001 –not a happy time for IT job seekers. While most speakers were reading off sad-yet-fake-hopeful presentations, this one speaker was scribbling on a paper onstage. And when he spoke, sans his PowerPoint presentation, it was to spout Seven 'Laws' for building a career (note: career, not job); each wittily named. Some examples include Law of Aamir and Sunny, Law of Zig and Zag, Law of Schumacher and Schumacher. Any doubts whose presentation I still remember seven years later?
Simply put: Don't say much, so there isn't much to forget. And say it so well that it is absolutely impossible to forget.
Make your point, there's a reason that the tool is called PowerPoint after all :)
Here is wishing Hanisha a very hearty congratulations from all of us here at Pinstorm.


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Multiple Federal Education Offices Support Teacher Preparation for Instructing Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners, but Systematic Departmentwide Coordination Could Enhance This Assistance
GAO-09-573: Published: Jul 20, 2009. Publicly Released: Aug 19, 2009.
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In 2005-2006, students with disabilities comprised 9 percent of the student population in the United States, and English language learners comprised about 10 percent. Many of these students spend a majority of their time in the general classroom setting in elementary and secondary schools. Most teachers are initially trained through teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education. GAO was asked to examine (1) the extent to which teacher preparation programs require preparation for general classroom teachers to instruct these student subgroups; (2) the role selected states play in preparing general classroom teachers to instruct these student subgroups; and (3) funding and other assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Education (Education) to help general classroom teachers instruct these student subgroups. To address these issues, GAO conducted a nationally representative survey of teacher preparation programs and interviewed officials from state and local educational agencies in four states and Education.
According to GAO's survey results, most traditional teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education nationwide required at least some training for prospective general classroom teachers on instructing students with disabilities and English language learners. While the majority of programs required at least one course entirely focused on students with disabilities, no more than 20 percent of programs required at least one course entirely focused on English language learners. Additionally, more than half the programs required field experiences with students with disabilities, while less than a third did so for English language learners. Despite recent steps by the majority of programs to better prepare teachers for instructing both of these student subgroups, many programs faced challenges in providing this training. The four states GAO visited--California, Georgia, Nebraska, and Texas--set varying requirements for teacher preparation programs. However, all of the states and school districts visited provided assistance to general classroom teachers to help them instruct these student subgroups. Nevertheless, these states and school districts cited challenges providing this training, such as time constraints and identifying appropriate instructional strategies. Six Education offices provide funding and other assistance that can help general classroom teachers instruct students with disabilities and English language learners, but no departmentwide mechanism exists to coordinate among the offices. Ten grant programs allow grantees to use funds to help general classroom teachers instruct these students; Education offices also support research and technical assistance providers that serve policymakers and educators. However, Education lacks a mechanism to facilitate information sharing among the offices on a regular basis that could assist offices that have less experience with these subgroups to better understand student needs or integrate research findings into ongoing programming.
Recommendation for Executive Action
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: In 2009, the Department reported that it had taken steps to coordinate various activities across offices, including the development of a Human Capital Team which will provide a mechanism to create a consistent policy relating to the effectiveness and equitable distribution of teachers and principals. The Department states that this team will also provide a structure to enable more effective collaboration across the Department. As the work of the Human Capital Team evolves, the Department states that it will examine issues related to the teaching of students with disabilities and English language learners and strategies to help ensure that teachers have the knowledge and skills to instruct these students in the regular classroom. In FY12, Education reported that its Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality office and Policy and Program Study Services are conducting inter-office monthly meetings among teacher quality programs. Teacher quality program offices are meeting regularly to share information and devise ways to compile the information and disseminate internally and externally. The meetings provide an opportunity for representatives from each of the program offices to report on their specific programs, share resources and coordinate with other program offices. Technical working groups have been organized to accomplish tasks that are generated by the meeting discussions. Topical meetings will be conducted to further inform the group on current research, policy and other events.
Recommendation: The Secretary of Education should develop and implement a departmentwide mechanism to ensure more systematic coordination among Education's offices that oversee grant programs, research, and technical assistance that can help prospective and practicing teachers to instruct students with disabilities and English language learners in the general classroom.
Agency Affected: Department of Education
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Department of Education:Status of Prior GAO RecommendationsGAO-14-848T: Published: Sep 10, 2014. Publicly Released: Sep 10, 2014.
Older Americans:Inability to Repay Student Loans May Affect Financial Security of a Small Percentage of RetireesGAO-14-866T: Published: Sep 10, 2014. Publicly Released: Sep 10, 2014.
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Education of Homeless Students:Improved Program Oversight NeededGAO-14-465: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Aug 22, 2014.
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School-Meals Programs:USDA Has Enhanced Controls, but Additional Verification Could Help Ensure Legitimate Program AccessGAO-14-262: Published: May 15, 2014. Publicly Released: Jun 16, 2014.
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Education Grants:Promise Neighborhoods Promotes Collaboration but Needs National Evaluation PlanGAO-14-432: Published: May 5, 2014. Publicly Released: Jun 4, 2014.
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|Winter Fun in Korea: Ice Skating and Sledding
Winter has arrived in Korea, and with it comes frequent forecasts of snow and freezing nighttime temperatures. With these conditions, it is easy to see why people tend to spend more time indoors in Winter, but Korea's winter sports offer plenty of great reasons to go outside. Ice skating and sledding are two of the most popular and affordable winter leisure activities and are loved by people of all ages. The winter cold will be a distant memory as you zoom down snowy hilltops or gracefully glide across the ice. So brave the cold this winter and visit an ice skating rink or sledding park to make some unforgettable winter memories in Korea.
Seoul Square Skating Rink
Seoul Square Skating Rink
Lotte World's Indoor Ice Rink
An indoor ice rink is located on the 3rd basement floor of Lotte World, one of the major amusement parks in Korea. A glass ceiling lets in natural sunlight while protecting skaters from inclement weather or extreme temperatures. At night, moving laser lights help create an even more exciting atmosphere. Around the ice rink are family restaurants and cafés where you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee or a pleasant dinner while enjoying views of the rink. Upon presenting your ice skating rink ticket, you can get a 2,000 won discount if you choose to purchase a Lotte World all-day ticket, so don't forget to enjoy other fun rides at Lotte World. Also, there is an event for skaters to watch a pro-basketball game for free until March 31, 2014. To take part in the event, take your stamped ice rink ticket and present it at Jamsil Gymnasium.
Lotte World Indoor Ice Skating Rink
* High season depends on school vacation schedule in Korea.
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* Make sure to wear gloves.
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* Period and hours may vary in the event of unexpected conditions.