Consequence of conflict in Sri Lanka

This is a BBC Ch4 report about the state of the refugee camps housing Tamils who had to flee the fighting between the Sri Lankan Army and LTTE (Tamil Tigers).

Link: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1184614595?bctid=22197914001

Word Cloud: Causes of Conflict for Sri Lanka

Look at these words. Does each word trigger your memory about Sri Lanka?
Link words with your own comments or phrases in a mind map, or jot them down in point form.

Timeline: Sri Lanka Conflict

Check out this time line of the conflict in Sri Lanka. A good summary of events leading up to the violence and also the consequences that follow. Time line runs from 1948 to 2009.

or go to http://www.dipity.com/ and then search "Sri Lanka Conflict" - look for the time line created by TheAgenda.

SS: Real time amendments to textbook! Changes to NHS...

The British Government is considering Changes to NHS. Check out this Q&A provided by BBC news online about the shake-up

For a comprehensive online archive that chronicles the birth of NHS, once again back to the BBC with this webpage filled with video and audio interviews and facts.

SS: Health Minister sums up Singapore's healthcare approach: extracts of a speech

This link to the Youtube video allows you to watch the same video above with captioning. Good if you want to take notes!

SS: Fundamentals of Singapore Healthcare system: an interview with the Health Minister

Pretty much sums up the Sec 3 textbook!

SS: Singapore's healthcare saves money and lives

Video post by World Focus on Singapore's health care system - largely positive but offers some criticism.