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Why does Singapore top so many tables?
A useful overview of Singapore’s performance according to some international standards. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24428567?SThisFB
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Singapore culture – shared Google document
Use the link below for the lesson, and for further revision. The second tab in particular focuses on the AQ topics for past papers – you should notice after a while that many examples are relevant across topics, and that … Continue reading
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Two recent reports about Singapore
Two interesting reports, each about a key aspect of Singapore, have recently come out in the news. The more recent one, published earlier this month, is the Auditor-General’s report to Parliament and the President. Highlighted in the media, the report casts … Continue reading
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Tagged civil service, corruption, discrimination, public service, race, Singapore
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I am a Muslim and I am not that offended July 22, 2013 I am a Muslim and I am not that offended Filed under: Human rights,Politics — Hornbill Unleashed @ 12:00 AM Tags: Anak Sarawak Bangsa Malaysia, Save Malaysia, Save Sabah, Save Sarawak Young Singaporean Muslim When … Continue reading
In China, Execution Done Behind Closed Doors Raises Questions About Dubious Organ Transplant Practices
An interesting piece which happens to be relevant to the essay question covered in class last lesson: http://www.tealeafnation.com/2013/07/in-china-execution-done-behind-closed-doors-raises-questions-about-dubious-organ-transplant-practices/ In China, Execution Done Behind Closed Doors Raises Questions About Dubious Organ Transplant Practices On the morning of July 12, Zeng Chengjie, … Continue reading
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Tagged China, Crime, health, human rights, law, organ donation
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Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-22689552 28 May 2013 Last updated at 13:43 GMT York Mosque praised for offering EDL protesters tea A mosque has been praised for serving tea and biscuits to English Defence League supporters after the far-right group arranged a demonstration there. About six … Continue reading
The New #1 Tourist Destination in the World? It’s Bangkok
The New #1 Tourist Destination in the World? It’s Bangkok But New York still earns the most money from foreign tourists — and Tokyo earns the most per tourist, by a long ways DEREK THOMPSON | MAY 28 2013, 1:59 PM … Continue reading
Franglais row: Is the English language conquering France?
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22607506 Franglais row: Is the English language conquering France? By Agnes Poirier French journalist The French parliament is debating a new road map for French universities, which includes the proposal of allowing courses to be taught in English. For some, … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, education, France, language, literature, nationalism
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How religions change their mind
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22250412 How religions change their mind By William Kremer BBC World Service Once upon a time, animal sacrifice was an important part of Hindu life, Catholic priests weren’t celibate and visual depictions of the Prophet Muhammad were part of Islamic … Continue reading
Did Singa’s ‘resignation’ letter lack kindness?
Priscilla Goy The Straits Times Publication Date : 17-05-2013 Mixed reactions to kindness group’s latest campaign to generate feedback A clever move to generate publicity or an unkind and distasteful stunt? This has been the question on many people’s lips … Continue reading
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