Monthly Archives: October 2009

Changes Coming to Extemp Central Next Month

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Starting next month, on November 2nd, there will be some changes appearing on Extemp Central.  We plan to debut a better rollout of content on a weekly basis to best assist the extemp community.  We are also open to additional … Continue reading →

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Extemp News Quiz Answers for the Week of October 19th-23rd, 2009

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Here are the answers to this week’s news quiz. The answers are found in the multiple choice format and are bolded.

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AGD: The Buzzword

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

by Corey Alderdice Even though the worlds of forensics and technology have yet to find a way to come together during tournament competitions, it seems as though both coaches and students have embraced technology as a way to hone our … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: Kerry-Lugar Bill

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

By Logan Scisco Since September 11, 2001, the Pakistani government has been a friend to the United States.  Although Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) organization helped to establish the Taliban and was friendly to the Taliban government in Afghanistan, the … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of October 20th-26th, 2009

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1. Due to its economic problems, should the U.S. cut foreign aid? 2. How can the Democrats get 60 votes on healthcare reform? 3. Was it a shrewd move for Fatah to endorse the Egyptian reconciliation plan? 4. Despite its … Continue reading →

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News Quiz for the Week of October 19th-23rd, 2009 (Short Answer Version)

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Here is the multiple choice version of this week’s news quiz.  This week sees a heavy focus on International issues as the domestic scene was quite dry (unless you liked following hoaxes about kids abandoning their homes in makeshift hot … Continue reading →

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News Quiz for the Week of October 19th-23rd, 2009 (Multiple Choice Version)

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Here is the multiple choice version of this week’s news quiz.  This week sees a heavy focus on International issues as the domestic scene was quite dry (unless you liked following hoaxes about kids abandoning their homes in makeshift hot … Continue reading →

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News Quiz Answers for the Week of October 12th-16th, 2009

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Here are the answers for this week’s news quiz.  The hardest questions for extempers were likely #8 and #9, which dealt with homeland security and the Indonesian political system. How many did you get right this week? The new news … Continue reading →

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AGD: In a Down Economy Shopping Becomes Entertainment

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

by Corey Alderdice When Steve Jobs joined Disney’s board of directors with the Mouse-Ears Company’s acquisition of Pixar, the company hoped Jobs work a bit of that Apple magic for them as well. With Jobs’ insight and blessing, Disney intends … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

Before we jump into this week’s topic brief, check out the official video from NobelPrize.org’s YouTube channel on their rationale for the selection of Barack Obama as a 2009 Nobel Laureate. By Logan Scisco When people first heard the news … Continue reading →

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