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Young sustained the concussion and whiplash in a car accident before the NBA draft in June. The Celtics chose the 6-foot-6 swingman with its second first-round pick — No. 17 overall — but held Young out of practices and the competition for rookies and free agents in Orlando.
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LOS ANGELES - Shortly after his morning classes Thursday, Matt Barkley was summoned to Pete Carroll's office.
"I thought we were watching film or something," Barkley said.
It was something, all right.
USC coach Carroll told the freshman from Mater Dei High that he would be the Trojans starting quarterback against San Jose State on Sept. 5 and beyond. The announcement sent ripples through the world of college football and, for maybe the only time since he became a Trojan, left Barkley a little flustered.
"I was speechless when Coach told me, and just so happy at the same time," Barkley said. "But it's really an honor, and I know I have to live up to it. It's going to be a fun year."
Barkley becomes the first freshman quarterback to start a season opener for USC. It happened in part because of sophomore Aaron Corp's leg injury, in part because Barkley overwhelmed the coaches with his acumen since enrolling in January and participating in spring practice.
"He's just done an exemplary job in every phase of everything," Carroll said. "I can't explain how a guy this young and this new could do that, but he's done it.
"Of course he's got a lot of stuff to learn, as any new quarterback would have at any time in a new system. Whether you're young or old, it takes you awhile. He's got to get through that. But he couldn't do more than he's done at this time."
The decision to start Barkley over Corp represents a departure for Carroll, who generally has leaned on veterans at the quarterback spot. It wasn't the safe choice. But then, Carroll might not have had another one.
The rhetoric at USC is that every position is open for competition. Although Corp (Orange Lutheran) won the starting job in spring, Carroll emphasized that Barkley wasn't far behind and would continue to push him.
Still, it was Corp's job to lose. And if he continued to manage the offense the way he had in spring — with minimal turnovers — Corp wouldn't lose it.
Then a lineman rolled into Corp's leg Aug. 10, and everything changed.
The crack in his left fibula kept him out of practice for two weeks. He came back Tuesday after being medically cleared to do so but wasn't himself.
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Promise check: Deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme with Labor's funding and timeline
During the election campaign the Coalition pledged its support for the delivery of the National Disability Insurance Scheme to Labor's timeline and with Labor's previously announced funding.
"The Coalition will maintain announced funding for the NDIS," the Coalition's disability and carers policy states.
"We will honour Commonwealth agreements with New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory for launch sites. The Coalition will honour the Commonwealth agreements for the full state-wide roll out with all the States and Territories.
"The Productivity Commission proposed a progressive roll out for an NDIS between 2014-15 and 2018-19, starting with regional launch sites. Labor has instead decided to commence launch sites a year earlier in 2013-14 and to complete the scheme a year later in 2019-20. The Coalition will retain this timeline."
When launching the policy on August 20, 2013, Tony Abbott said the Coalition had "unequivocal" support for the NDIS. This position was reiterated during the election campaign.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme Act was passed on March 21, 2013 with bipartisan support.
In the 2013-14 budget, the former Labor government pledged the Commonwealth would provide $19.3 billion from 2012-13 to 2019-20 for what was then called DisabilityCare Australia. The vast majority of the funding was due to fall in the final two years, with the NDIS due to reach full operation in 2019-20.
By 2019-20 the former Labor government predicted the cost of the running the NDIS would be over $22 billion for the year, with the Commonwealth paying almost $12 billion and state and territory governments paying for the remainder.
In terms of rolling out the scheme, Labor said in its 2013-14 budget it would "provide full coverage in NSW, South Australia, and the ACT by 1 July 2018 and in Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and the Northern Territory from 1 July 2019". WA signed up to the scheme after the budget.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinio, innovative provider of downloadable storage performance software, today announced continued strong growth, making key hires from top companies including NetApp, Endeca, Netezza, Permabit and Veeam. The company has surpassed 25 employees, doubled its office space in Cambridge's Kendall Square area, and continues development work toward its first product launch later this year.
"The Kendall Square tech startup scene continues to thrive, and our location here is a real asset," said Arun Agarwal, Infinio CEO. "We're attracting talent that has helped drive hugely successful companies, and we look forward to repeating that success together at Infinio. We're creating a great combination of experience, skills, and enthusiasm."
Infinio has doubled its initial office space in the American Twine Office Park on Third Street, and signed an agreement to move into an even larger suite in the building later this year.
Infinio is developing software solutions to address the most expensive bottleneck in virtual environments: storage performance. Those interested in joining the team should email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Does anyone else remember this game?
I still can't beat the last level without using cheats. The tiger guards are so fucking cheap.
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I had this game as a child one of my favourites, also so damn hard.
I remember this game. Made by monolith, no?
This was absolutely the first video game I've ever played. I remember my dad getting mad at me because I couldn't hit shoot at the right moment when I was in charge of shooting
I'm pretty sure this was my first PC game. Holy shit I used to love this.
Sorry OP, you're the only person on the entire earth to have remembered this game.
I remember this game so well in fact I replayed it a couple of months ago.
Read the thread before you post, you just made yourself look like an ass.
Just understood your sarcasm. That whole post was unnecessary.
This game is one of my all time favorites.
Also, hard as nails.
Anyone remember game Gruntz?
I think that this game came out about the same time when most FPers got their hands on a PC for the first time. This was the first PC game I remember being really into. The next one was Enemy Territory.
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Welcome to Northwest Local School, Home of the Mohawks "Preparing students to meet the academic, social, civic and career needs for a global society."
NHS JV Softball Saturday 4/18/15 Plays Eastern Brown Away @12:00 PM bus @10:15
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Welcome to the site of the Northwest Mohawks! We are excited about the 2014-2015 school year! The Staff, Administration and Board of Education of the Northwest Local School District are committed to providing the highest quality education for all students. Our mission is to be a "unified partnership with families and community, and committed to providing all students the maximum opportunities to develop into life-long learners and productive citizens."
The District purchased 300 Chrome Books for use in Grades 3 through 8. This allows teachers greater flexibility to utilize technology in their individual classrooms. The Chrome Books will also be utilized to administer required State testing.
Northwest High School has once again been named as a "School of Promise." We are proud of the accomplishments of our students and staff and the efforts they put forth to maintain this status.
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Comparison and Assessment of Mechanical and Herbicide-Chemical Side-Trimming Methods of Managing Roadside Vegetation by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
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Synthesis of Hydrologic and Hydraulic Impacts : Technical Report
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HeatWurx patching at two locations in San Antonio
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Creator: Freeman, Thomas J. & Epps, Jon A.
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Pavement repair strategies for selected distresses in FM roadways
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Creator: Dessouky, Samer; Oh, Jeong Ho; Yang, Mijia; Ilias,Mohammad; Lee, Sang Ick; Freeman, Tom et al.
Description: "Expansive soil is considered one of the most common causes of pavement distresses in FM roadways. Depending upon the moisture level, expansive soils will experience changes in volume due to moisture fluctuations from seasonal variations. The objective of this research was to evaluate existing repair projects on selected FM roadways. Those roadways experienced failures in the form of fatigue and rutting in the wheel path, and longitudinal (faulted) cracking including edge cracking. The causes of those failures were mainly linked to high PI expansive soil and narrow pavement."
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Performance of lap splices in large-scale column specimens affectedby ASR and/or DEF
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Texas flexible pavements and overlays. Year 1 report, Test sections, data collection, analyses, and data storage system
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Recommendations for design, construction, and maintenance of bridge approach slabs
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A number of former Wildcat professional football players will be on hand at Saturday's Spring Game for an autograph session at Arizona Stadium, as part of football alumni weekend.
More than 100 former Wildcat players will visit this weekend to take part in an invitational golf outing, a dinner and events in connection with the 2009 Wildcats' featured spring scrimmage in Arizona Stadium on Saturday..
Gates to Arizona Stadium open at noon, with the former pros and the current team set to sign autographs on the east side concourse above the Zona Zoo student section about 20 rows up from the field.
The 2009 team will sign autographs in the stadium from noon to 1 p.m.
UA coach Mike Stoops and staff will direct one of the final sessions in spring practice with the Spring Game at 1:30 p.m. It represents the 13th practice of spring ball, with two more slated for next week to conclude spring drills. In a departure from earlier seasons, team leaders selected Blue and White squads in a "draft" to stock the two teams for the game Saturday.
Among those on hand for the NFL pro signing event from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. are four-time NFL Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs of the Chicago Bears; consensus first-team All-American linebacker Ricky Hunley (1980-83), a member of the College Football Hall of Fame; former 12-year NFL vet Glenn Parker, an offensive lineman who played in five Super Bowls;1994 Lou Groza Award winning kicker Steve McLaughlin; former eight-year pro cornerback Randy Robbins; and legendary UA placekicker Max Zendejas, an All-American whose nephew, Alex, is the current Wildcat kicker.
April NFL Draft hopefuls Eben Britton, Willie Tuitama, Mike Thomas and Nate Ness from the 2008 Arizona Las Vegas Bowl champions also will be on hand along with a dozen other former Wildcat pros including David Adams, Jim Arneson, Tony Bouie, Michael Bates, Copeland Bryan, Bill Demory, Marsharne Graves, Chris Henry, LaMonte Hunley, John Kaiser, Chris Singleton, Bobby Wade, Ray Wells and Claudius Wright.
Briggs, Henry, New York Giants safety Michael Johnson, San Diego Charger Antoine Cason and Cleveland Brown Syndric Steptoe are among Arizona's current professionals who plan some time in Tucson in the coming months to work out in the UA weight room.
Cornerback Cason, the 2008 Jim Thorpe Award winner, was slated to be on hand but the Chargers' hire of a new defensive back coach will have him in San Diego on Saturday.
Since Stoops arrived on campus in early 2004 he has encouraged former players - including his former Oklahoma Sooners' Lombardi Award winner and Briggs' teammate in Chicago, Tommie Harris - to return to spend time working out under the nearby eye of UA director of performance enhancement, Corey Edmond.
The general mood around Arizona football this spring has been one of relaxed optimism, notably because of the tangibly evident team speed, the contest at quarterback among sophomores Matt Scott, Nick Foles and Bryson Beirne, and overall depth at most positions. It's clearly been the program's smoothest and most productive spring session since Stoops' hire.
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Welcome to the Canberra Organic Growers Society web site. We are a group of gardeners (mainly urban) dedicated to growing our own organic fruit and vegetables, either in backyards or community gardens. This web site contains information on various practical aspects of organic gardening and is particularly relevant to the Canberra region. It also contains information about our community gardens, notices of coming events of interest to gardeners and a blog which includes gardening questions and answers. The web site will be regularly updated so please subscribe to our RSS feed so that you are notified of any significant additions to the site, new events and breaking news.
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The Capital Region Farmers Market – Bill Watson
Bill Watson is a member of the Rotary Club of Hall where he has been Director of the Market and responsible for compliance. He is also the Principal of Watson Agriculture Resources and Environmental Consulting. Bill will speak about the Capital Region Farmers Market, its nature, history and objectives. The market has rules relating to compliance and the authenticity of suppliers and produce and other issues of legislation, waste disposal and competition. He will also outline projects funded by the income earned by the Market.
Bill has had a long and distinguished career as an analyst and researcher in rural , environmental and natural resource issues. Bill and family graze cattle on a small farm out on the Yass River Road , Murrumbateman – "Greenfield Farm". With his extensive background in the economics and science underlying agricultural and natural resource issues and his experience as Market director and as a local farmer, Bill is uniquely placed to provide a detailed perspective on the extraordinarily popular Capital Region Farmers Market.
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24 May 2015 02:30 PM
Film: Open Sesame: the story of seeds
This timely and emotionally moving documentary, by filmmaker and writer Sean Kaminsky, illuminates what is at stake and what can be done to protect the source of nearly all our food: SEEDS.
According to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN), approximately 90 percent of the fruit and vegetable varieties that existed 100 years ago no longer exist today. Maintaining seed biodiversity allows us to breed new varieties that are resistant to pests or thrive in temperature extremes. This is essential in a changing climate.
Meanwhile, corporations are co-opting seed genetics using patent law. In the past, seeds were a shared resource not unlike the water we drink or the air we breathe. Today, corporate-owned seed accounts for 82% of the world-wide market. In this film you will meet a diverse range of individuals whose lives centre around seeds: farmers, renegade gardeners, passionate seed savers, artists, seed activists. This film tells the story of seeds by following their challenges and triumphs as they work to save this precious resource.
Majura Community Hall Dickson
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Organic Gardening for Beginners at CIT Solutions, run by an experienced COGS member (a course fee applies).
The next course will start Semester 1 2015. Each course runs for four sessions of 3 hours each. Course details and on-line enrolment is available at http://www.shortcourses.cit.edu.au/categories/list.html?page=1%26SubcategoryID=35
Composting and Worm Farms
The next Composting and Worm farming workshop will be held in conjunction with CIT Solutions on 8 November 2014. Each workshop will be 3 hours (1:30 to 4:30pm). Workshop details and on-line enrolment are available at http://www.shortcourses.cit.edu.au/categories/list.html?page=1%26SubcategoryID=35 . A workshop fee applies.
Organic Pest and Disease Management for Home Gardeners
The next workshop will start on 3 September 2014. It will provide practical information to enable participants to deal with common pests and diseases encountered in the home garden using organic methods. The main focus will be on pests and diseases of fruit and vegetables in Canberra, but these same techniques are also applicable to ornamental plants. The workshop will consist of three sessions of two hours each. http://www.shortcourses.cit.edu.au/categories/list.html?page=3%26SubcategoryID=35 . A workshop fee applies.
Soil, Potting Mixes and Watering Systems for Home Gardeners
The next workshop is scheduled to start on 13 September 2014. There will be two sessions of two and a half hours each. Learn about managing soil for optimal fertility in growing fruit and vegetables using organic principles. Participants are asked to bring samples of their own garden soil for testing. For those growing fruit and vegetables in pots and planter boxes, potting mixes will also be discussed. Advice will be provided on setting up efficient watering systems for the fruit and vegetable garden. To enrol go to http://www.shortcourses.cit.edu.au/categories/list.html?page=3%26SubcategoryID=35. A workshop fee applies.
Introduction to Horticulture
The next workshop is scheduled to start on 22 October 2014. There will be six sessions of two and a half hours each. If you are interested in growing plants and landscaping or want to know more about the best plants for a Canberra climate, then this course is sure to inspire your green thumb. The course offers a taste of what it is like to be a professional horticulturalist. To enrol go to http://www.shortcourses.cit.edu.au/categories/list.html?page=2%26SubcategoryID=35. A workshop fee applies.
Courtyards and Balcony Gardens
The next workshops will be on 9 September and 18 October 2014. It will provide practical information on building and maintaining balcony and courtyard gardens using organic methods. The workshop will consist of one session of three hours. http://www.shortcourses.cit.edu.au/categories/list.html?page=2%26SubcategoryID=35. A workshop fee applies.
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The Tuggeranong Hyperdome has a variety of organic waste available for composting or worm farms including waste from Fresh Life the fruit market, waste from the Food court, coffee grinds, serviettes, some cooked meats.
They would prefer these waste products did not go to the tip. To access these compostable materials for your compost heap or worms please contact Wayne Hudson on 6293 1000 or email Wayne_Hudson(at)cfsgam.com.au.
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The EFA 2000 Assessment: Country Reports | ||
Tonga |
Information and data for this report was provided by senior personnel of Government/Non-Government and private sectors, church leaders, Youth Groups, Womens Groups, other Associations and the media (radio, television and the newspaper) with regard to educational services (formal and non-formal) that they provide towards realising the goal, "Education for All" by year 2,000.
This report has also benefited from technical advice obtained from the Statistics Department. Annual reports, National Development and Strategic Plans, Examination Records, Projects' Reports, Census Report. UNICEF & UNESCO Bulletins also provided invaluable information and data.
Two oral surveys were conducted to obtain the following
(a) number of children in Class 1 in 1999 who have had early Childhood Education
(b) interviewing children, youth and adults in rural and urban locations in Tongatapu (only)
The writer was assisted by a visit by Mrs Celia Barelle and Mrs Ada Pannet, Mobile Team (UNESCO) and two Workshops organized by UNESCO (Apia) and the Pacific RTAG
Tonga, an independent Kingdom, has a population of over 97,000. The census figure of 1996 was 97,784. There are 150 islands of which only 36 are inhabited.
The formal education system is divided into three stages: Primary or elementary school (six years), secondary school (7 years) and post-secondary (generally 6 months to three years depending on the type of training offered).
Education is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 14, or unless a child has completed six years of primary education. At present, primary education is free, but could be subject to fee paying if prescribed by the Minister of Education under the powers granted to him by the Education Act of 1974. Schools are established on every habitable island where there are children of compulsory school age.
The administration of Tonga's education system is highly centralised. Most of the decisions relating to Education are vested in the Minister of Education through the powers bestowed on him by the Education Act of 1974, from issues relating to educational aims and objectives, syllabi, prescriptions, school curricula, examinations, teaching methods and contents, evaluation procedures to regulations pertaining to teacher appointments, to dismissal and admission of pupils to public schools.
Responsibilities for Education are shared by Government and non-government (mainly religious) organisations as shown:
Table 1
Government Schools |
Non-Government Schools |
Primary |
105 |
15469 |
11 |
1179 |
Secondary |
8 |
3292 |
33 |
10,985 |
Post-Secondary Formal/Non-formal |
8 |
6 |
+ USP, Atenisi, University of the Nations |
Year : Annual Report 1997
Source: Attendance Officers Record
It can be seen from the above table, the government is responsible for educating 93% of primary school-aged children and the remaining 7% are managed by Church Education Systems. Access is 100% and participation rate is estimated at 99.9%. Those who do
not attend school are either severely handicapped or terminally ill.
On the other hand the majority of students [about 77%] studying at secondary level are in non-government schools and only 23% in Government schools. The non-government schools, with the exception of one, receive a government subsidy of T$50 per student per year. They also have the privilege to apply for importation of educational materials and equipment free of duty. Participation rate is approximately 100% up to the age of 16 years or form 5 level.
At Post secondary level the government is responsible for over 50% of the facilities and training and the remainder are managed by non-government and private organisations.
This is a review of the overall major decisions taken and actions undertaken by all actors involved in EFA issues, since the World Conference in Jomtien, Thailand (1990).
This assessment covers both public and private programmes, activities and services, both in school and out of school that aim to meet Basic Learning Needs of Children, Youth and Adults as defined in the World Declaration on 'Education for All'.
This report also addresses major changes and achievements in terms of the six dimensions of the EFA Assessment exercise of education in primary, secondary and post secondary.
The long term goals and targets decided by the National Authorities for the development of Education in the decade were laid down in two National Development Plans (1990 - 1995) and one Strategic Development Plan (7), (1996 - 2000) basically.
Source: Strategic Development Plan
Other additional goals were set when a need was identified and these goals are referred to under each specific level.
1.1 Expansion of Early Childhood care and developmental activities
Early Childhood Education is administered by the Tongan Pre School Association, a non government organization established in 1986. There is no government policy for this level of education and the Pre-school education aimed at the following:
upgrading of the standards and the quality of
(a) teachers
(b) programmes
(c) centres
(ii) to obtain assistance and recognition from Government
1.2 Primary
Tonga has been internationally recognized as one of the first few Pacific Island countries to have attained universal primary education. On that basis, the focus has been more on the plans and strategies for enhancing the quality of educational provisions already in place in the country.
At the primary level, the long term goals are to ensure that at the end of universal primary education for six years:
(a) every child will have developed pride in himself/herself,
his/her community, his/her country and will have developed a sense of identity
(b) every child will have developed a love of learning, books and reading and a thirst for knowledge
(c) every child will be ready for secondary education by attaining a high level of proficiency in Tongan and English literacy, numeracy and mastering the basic skills and knowledge in all subjects and will have developed positive attitudes to all subjects.
(d) every child will be well-disciplined, believe in God and know that he or she is a Tongan, will be spiritually emotionally, mentally and physically healthy and live in a healthy environment.
The Secondary Schools Programmes continued to enhance the basic skills laid down in the Primary Schools. Those skills are further developed in the formal and non-formal programmes offered by Government and other sectors. The decision makers of the Ministry of Education after the Jomtien Conference declared 1990 - 2000 to be a
Literacy Decade and to make every day a "Special Day" for every child in the Kingdom.
1.3 Learning Achievement and Outcomes
Special emphasis on quality learning to :
improve literacy
improve numeracy
upgrade teachers skills
help teachers with assessment of their teaching and the childrens learning
improve the management of the school
improve resources to school
improve school buildings
upgrade special remedial education programme
1.4 Adult Literacy
(i) Secondary
The Secondary Education Division aimed for its education development to:
improve the overall standard and quality
develop and implement quality and meaningful programmes conducive to harmonious, social, economic, cultural and spiritual development of Tonga.
upgrade educational resources and training facilities
achieve quality universal secondary education at Form 5
cultivate and enhance co-operation between educational authorities.
(ii) Post Secondary formal/non-formal
The Community Development and Training Centre (CDTC) was established by Government to co-ordinate and expand post Secondary training opportunities throughout the Kingdom.
Under the umbrella of CDTC, there is an integrated network of institutions
Tonga Institute of Education (TIOE)
Tonga Institute of Science and Technology (TIST)
Distance Education and Communication Centre (DECC)
Tonga National Form 7 (TNF) 7 (1991-1998)
Tonga National Youth Congress (TNYC)
The institutions - CDTC, TIOE, TIST and DECC work closely together in the some of the programmes working towards realising the long-term goals for expansion of :
training courses in response to local demands (youth groups, community groups etc)
technical skills training for the countrys needs
high achievements - TNF 7, computer courses Accounting, Agriculture Diploma Courses etc
high professional standard - teachers [Diploma Programme]
Masters Degree by Distance Learning [DECC]
training resources and quality radio programmes
1.5 Educational Training Skills
Goals set by the Government for other sectors, Education and Health and other non-government organizations to provide services to achieve:
a high quality of life for the people
a high standard of living throughout the kingdom
respect for the options of both present and future generations
individual fulfillment
political stability
a stable economic and financial environment with less dependence on foreign aid
1.6 Education for Better Living
Community Development and Training Centre for Government has programmes for Youth and Adults towards realizing this target by providing learning opportunities for Youth to:
cultivate and enhance sporting talents
promote the preservation and maintenance of the Tongan Culture and Heritage
carry out research work on the Tongan traditions and Culture, in partnership with the Curriculum Development Unit, to compile as resources for schools.
UNESCO's programmes in Tonga:
support for cultural development and cultural co-operation
promote national efforts in the maintenance and appreciation of Tongan traditional forms of expressive and material arts; e.g South Pacific Festival of Arts
provide training opportunities for cultural personnel:- e.g Vaka Moana, Tonga National Centre
The Ministry of Education planned to conduct awareness programmes as an immediate response to the global concern addressed in the Jomtien Conference.
Education for All by year 2,000
Education as a basic human right
Education as a life-long process
Education to eradicate illiteracy
Source : 1991 Workplan
The strategy to be used for the awareness programmes was the 'CASCADE MODEL' of TRAINING and the modes of delivery were:
(a) centre-based talks and interactions
(b) Radio talks
(c) Monthly publications of "Tokoni Faiako'
Source:Yearly Workplan
Primary Education
The Development Plans laid down specific programmes in primary education to address the following key issues:
The upgrading of school premises and classroom equipment;
Restructuring of the primary curriculum to address the problem of low standards of literacy achieved by students by the end of six years schooling. The Development Plan 7 pointed out that:
A relatively high proportion of students repeating the final year of primary school because of literacy or numeracy problems has indicated certain deficiencies in the primary education system. The primary education curriculum should be restructured to allow for greater literacy and numeracy results by the sixth year.
The plan of action was to review the curriculum materials and develop new curriculum materials in language and mathematics.
The Plan went on to propose a development strategy which involved launching systematic reviews of identified development areas first and then following up with project formulation for attracting possible external funding. The segments identified included:
building of staff quarters for teachers in the schools of the outer islands eg Haapai, Nina etc
upgrading of sanitation facilities in primary schools
development of new curriculum materials and the revision of existing materials
repairing of old furniture and purchasing of new school furniture and equipment
upgrading the quality and relevance of curriculum programmes to meet the needs of all students
promotion of active community participation in the education process and development of a coherent approach to community education and public awareness of important social, cultural and political issues which impinge on the achievement of quality education
collecting basic data and conducting action research in areas which are needed to provide information to illuminate policy and administrative decisions that can transform classroom practices, curriculum development and the training and education of teachers
upgrading the quality of leadership and the effectiveness and efficiency of educational management and administration at all levels
assessing of literacy and and numeracy levels PILLS, BELS Exam (SEE) etc.
upgrading teachers and students competencies in the two languages of Education: Tongan and English
building of new school premises to replace old or temporary buildings used as classrooms
establishing new schools to alleviate the problem of students long distance travelling
purchasing and developing of classroom resources and teacher support materials and equipment, reading books etc.
A parallel development that is now explicitly highlighted in official documents but which has been pursued vigorously is that of establishing a cadre of young, highly qualified and progressive officers involved in inspection and advisory services to teachers. There is sound coordination between the officers based at the Ministry headquarters in Nukualofa and the Area Organisers and Supervising Teachers posted to the districts. The senior echelon personnel in the Ministry of Education collectively constitute an outstanding management and leadership group possessing wide experience and advanced scholarship, with two of the four Deputy Directors holding PhDs in the areas of assessment (up to 1996) and linguistics (up to 1999).
The Ministry of Education is expected to provide leadership in education matters generally in the country. Its specific divisions focus on the assigned roles which currently cover primary, secondary and post-secondary education, curriculum, examinations, teacher education, and indirectly yearly childhood education and non-formal education. The Minister of Education, through the staff of the Ministry, collaborates with the Churches and reports annually on the performance of the education sector. The management responsibility rests with the senior officers of the Ministry, under the supervision and guidance of the Director, four Deputy Directors and a number of officers based at headquarters and in the field.
Tonga also receives assistance from various overseas voluntary organisations in the form of volunteers from the following organisations: Peace Corps (United States): Volunteer Service Overseas (Great Britain) Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers: Australian Volunteers Abroad: Volunteer Service Abroad (New Zealand) UN Volunteers.
The continued co-operation and goodwill existing between Government and Non-Government education authorities is the cornerstone of Tonga's National Education System.
The Ministry of Education remains indebted to Non-Government education authorities for their continued assistance and contribution to national educational developments, both the academic disciplines and extra-curricula activities such as sporting and cultural events which have for many years been developed in a spirit of close partnership and mutual understanding.
Through the Advisory Council of Education established by the Education Act of 1974, Government/Non-Government education authorities are able to meet twice a year to discuss major policy issues, directions etc particularly those relating to changes in the curricula and examination prescriptions. There are also regular dialogues in the form of meetings of Principals, Curriculum Writing Teams, Examination Moderators and for those other activities for which the assistance and expertise of non-government education authorities are often needed.
Non-Government schools continued to follow the prescriptions, syllabi and curriculum materials developed by Curriculum Development Unit. They also collaborated in the external examinations administered by the Ministry of Education such as Secondary Schools Entrance Examination - Form 2 common examination, Tonga School Certificate. Some of the non-government schools have also been responsible for administering and funding areas in education which do not fall within the formal structure of education such as Early Childhood Education (Pre-Schools), Special needs and Theological training. In addition to these they continued to participate in national activities and celebrations.
Government assistance to non-government education authorities is made in various forms. The most visible one is the duty-free importation privilege which allows non-government education authorities to apply for duty-free importation of materials and equipment intended for educational purposes.
Places in Government Tertiary Institutions eg Training College and those abroad through the Scholarships programme continued to be allocated to non-government education authorities.
Other forms of assistance included:- donation of library books and resource materials as well as extension of invitations. to schools to apply for Grant/Technical Assistance from overseas donors such as Australia, Japan, New Zealand and UNESCO, UNDP, UNICEF, etc.
It is the Ministry's hope that the partnership between the Government and non-Government education Authorities and other government sectors that provide educational programmes to womens groups, youth, young farmer, and the general public and overseas country donors will be maintained and strengthened.
It should also be noted that the parents and communities contribute a great deal towards the education of their children both financial and in-kind contributions. Without their assistance and co-operation, the schools would not be able to function.
The educational services of the Ministry of Education are largely paid out of public funds although some services such as curriculum development, post-secondary education and senior secondary examinations are funded partly through external assistance. While the expenditure from the public funds is reasonably stable across time, external assistance fluctuates, depending on the development projects in process at a particular time.
Year |
Public current expenditure on primary education |
Total current public expenditure on education |
1990 |
3,473,343 |
8,593,155 |
1991 |
3,764,572 |
8,745,039 |
1992 |
3,671,780 |
8,920,300 |
1993 |
4,162,227 |
9,074,717 |
1994 |
4,577,791 |
9,882,471 |
1995 |
4,708,057 |
9,893,111 |
1996 |
6,048,686 |
11,814,796 |
1997 |
6,065,195 |
11,279,356 |
1998 |
5,670,389 |
11,887,245 |
1999 |
6,006,754 |
14,757,109 |
Table 2: Source: Annual Reports and Statistics Report
As shown in the table, there is an increase every year to cater for teachers' salaries. The increase in salaries was brought about by a structural review made in 1990. Most of the training of teachers was carried out under funded projects.
5.1 External Assistance
Foreign aid is a significant component of development programmes in Tonga. It contributes to the education sector by providing training opportunities and technical assistance, and supporting the construction of facilities.
(a) Scholarships
Since the 1980s Tonga has continued to invest heavily in the education and training of personnel in the civil service and particularly in the social services sector, Health and Education.
As seen in the following table the social sectors alone garnered 56.2% of the total awards with education obtaining the biggest share at 35.9%.
Distribution of awards by field of study, 1997.
Table 3:
Field of study |
Number |
% of total |
Education |
78 |
35.9 |
Medicine |
44 |
20.3 |
Law |
18 |
8.3 |
Commerce |
34 |
15.7 |
Administration |
10 |
4.6 |
Science and Technology |
19 |
8.8 |
Agriculture/Fisheries |
14 |
6.4 |
Total |
217 |
100 |
Source: Annual Report
Table 4
New Scholarship by Donor Country Award for 1996-1998
Country/Organisation |
1996 |
1997 |
1998 |
16 |
9 |
8 |
AUS AID Third Country |
10 |
10 |
5 |
10 |
7 |
8 |
NZODA Third Country |
8 |
19 |
12 |
Tonga Government |
11 |
11 |
11 |
2 |
- |
2 |
French Government |
1 |
- |
- |
British Government |
2 |
- |
2 |
Republic of China |
- |
3 |
- |
Source : Annual Report
The figures given here only cover scholarships allocated by the Tonga Government Scholarships Committee. They do not include private students and students studying under other scholarship programmes such as the New Zealand Aotearoa Scholarship Programme and Australias Scholarship ADCOS scheme. It is estimated that there are over 1,000 students studying through these private means.
The Ministry continued to receive assistance from donor countries.
(a) Curriculum Development: Australia and New Zealand assistance in the revision, trialling and production of materials and related in-service training.
(b) Japanese assistance:
development of soroban materials
teaching soroban in the Primary and at the Training College
development and teaching of the Japanese Language in Government Secondary Schools
school buildings (primary, secondary)
© Australia assistance
teachers housing (in three phases)
new classrooms
Community Development and Training Centre Project
5.2 BELS Programme
Funded by UNDP/UNESCO has assisted Tongas primary education since 1993 in the following areas:
Literacy development
educational assessment
community support for education
Educational Management
In literacy, the assistance is largely through provision of training for teachers in the development of literacy materials and appropriate teaching methodologies (10 units). The Head Teachers are offered intensive courses in educational management. For educational assessment it takes two forms training of teachers and officers and testing childrens literacy and numeracy skills. In Community Support for Education and Early Childhood Education, a new sub-component as from 1998, it provides basic training for head-teachers and teachers to enable them to conduct training for parents in ways in which they could assist their children to develop the basic skills, attitudes, knowledge and values which would maximize their childrens performances.
5.3 Teachers Resources Centre
This Centre was set up in 1997 and is basically a place where
teachers can come to get access to resources and new ideas
they can develop their own resources
workshops could be conducted and meetings held
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Securing Marriage Equality in New Mexico
November 13, 2013 by Guest contributor
Post submitted by Robert Adams, New Mexico Unites for Marriage Campaign Manager
As far as I'm concerned, I've got the job of a lifetime. Being campaign manager of the newly launched New Mexico Unites for Marriage gives me the opportunity to activate supporters throughout our state to ensure that we secure and protect marriage equality. I've spent years doing this type of work and I couldn't be more excited to be able to direct my efforts to an issue that means so much to me.
Since our launch a week ago, we've been thrilled with the response from every corner of New Mexico. Communities of faith, everyday New Mexicans, business owners and civic leaders are joining our campaign every day because they want to support this basic freedom for every family.
HRC is a founding member and partner of New Mexico Unites for Marriage with two field organizers, Marshall Martinez and Leigh Durham, who are laying a solid foundation for the campaign. In fact, the three of us held the campaign's first ACTION meeting with supporters and allies in Santa Fe Tuesday night and were energized by the response from our capital city.
Before the week's end, we'll be in Las Cruces and Albuquerque hosting the same ACTION forums and signing up volunteers to dig in and stay with us through the legislative process. We have a lot of work to do but the great news out of Hawaii pushes us to deliver and protect marriage equality right here in New Mexico.
Robert runs through the agenda with NM Supreme Court plaintiff couple Kim Kiel and Rose Griego.
HRC field organizer Marshall Martinez passes out materials to attendees of the campaign's first ACTION meeting.
Robert talks to a group about the importance of NM Unites for Marriage
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The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is one of the biggest and longest-running Renaissance fairs in the United States. It's an excuse for jesting and jousting, costume play, supping and quaffing and general 16th-century tomfoolery.
The Minnesota State Fair is the second-largest state fair in the nation. A sea of visitors throngs one of the main intersections.
At this location, crowds in the foreground made me abandon the rest of the panorama.
A kind of mass karaoke, Fair visitors gather in front of pole-mounted microphones. A giant screen displays the lyrics as speakers pump out the music. The effect was quite enchanting.
The Minnesota State Fair is the second largest state fair in the United States (next to Texas) in daily attendance. These chickens and other fowl represent the best efforts of farms across the state.
Beira Mar Avenue is the most beautiful avenue in Fortaleza, Brazil. It is one of the most visited places in our city and it is located on a beautiful beach. There are great hotels, restaurants, bars, fast food and there is a big popular fair from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm every day. You can find typical food, drink, craftwor...
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People might think that 4 TB is a lot of storage space for a single HDDs, and they would be right, but that doesn't mean that's the limit. Sure, it was the limit, until Western Digital invented the helium-filled HDD, the best of which has just appeared.
Normal hard disk drive units are sets of up to four or five platters crammed together into a standard 3.5-inch frame, along with a motor and reading "pin."
Western Digital has a certain technique that makes it possible to increase the number of platters without enlarging the outer frame though.
Said technique consists of filling the HDD with helium instead of air. Helium is a seventh the density of air, which reduces warping on platters and, thus, allows for less space between the disks.
Thus, WD subsidiary HGST managed to create a 6 TB helium-filled HDD composed of seven platters all-in-all.
This is the highest-capacity HDD ever and is best for cloud storage, RAID, replicated environments, and cloud computing. Scale-out environments will benefit too.
The still un-priced HDD is called 6 TB Ultrastar He6 and, in addition to size and capacity, features a high energy efficiency: 23 percent lower idle power per drive, 49 percent better watts-per-TB.
Also, it has a lighter weight than standard, five-disk 3.5-inch units, despite the identical form factor. By half in fact, despite the two extra disks. Meanwhile, the weight-per-TB is 38 percent lower.
Needless to say, none of this would be possible without having the drive totally sealed from the outside world. To that end, HGST implemented the HelioSeal process, which should keep the HDD hermetically sealed forever, or at least for longer than it will take its other parts to fail, which happens to everything at some point.
"HGST's proprietary, new, hermetically sealed, helium-filled HDD solution [is] the industry's first helium filled platform that simultaneously increases capacity while lowering power consumption and operating temperature," said John Rydning, research vice president, IDC.


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