Monthly Archives: October 2009

Extemp Questions for the Week of October 13th-19th, 2009

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1. Is David Patraeus the new Eisenhower? 2. What is the best way to solve the unemployment problem in America? 3. How can the Czech Republic be compelled to ratify Lisbon? 4. Has Abbas ruined his standing with the Palestinian … Continue reading →

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News Quiz for the Week of October 12th-16th, 2009 (Short Answer Version)

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Here is the short answer version of this week’s news quiz, with a heavy focus this week on international issues.        

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News Quiz for the Week of October 12th-16th, 2009 (Multiple Choice Version)

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Here is the multiple choice version of this week’s news quiz, with a heavy focus this week on international issues.      

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News Quiz Answers for the Week of October 5th-9th, 2009

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Here are the answers from last week’s news quiz.  Extemp Central apologizes for the delay in getting them up.        

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AGD: AskMen Names Don Draper Most Influential Man of 2009

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

Extemp often comes down to knowing who the most important and influential players are across the world.  From heads of state, to despots and innovators alike, the names and personalities of these individuals are the underpinning of our most important … Continue reading →

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National Points Race Standings Updated!

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Logan Scisco

The new 2009-2010 Extemp Central National Points Race and National Teams Points Race standings have been updated.  To access them, click on the “Nat’l Points Race” tab at the top of the page.  We have a new leader in the … Continue reading →

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Yale Invitational: Final Extemp Results

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Thanks to Stacey Chen and Adam Johnson, Extemp Central has been able to compile a list of the final placings for the Yale University Invitational that was held last week in New Haven, Connecticut. Champion: Aaron Lutkowitz (Montgomery Bell Academy, … Continue reading →

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AGD: The Top 8 of 2008 CEO Compensation

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

GOOD’s executive compensation infographic shows the ridiculous levels of the global leaders in salary for 2008.  Pay close attention to the number of minimum wage earners each CEO’s take-home pay would support.  They are, you know, standing on the backs … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: G-20 Summit

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

by Logan Scisco Two weeks ago, the leaders of nineteen of the world’s influential economies, with the European Union, met in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for another round of G-20 summit talks.  The G-20 is an organization created in 1999 that is … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of October 6th-12th, 2009

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1.  Is the public option dead? 2. How can China be persuaded to put sanctions on Iran? 3. Can Tim Pawlenty win back the White House for the GOP in 2012? 4. Should Hamas release Gilad Shalit? 5. Does Hillary … Continue reading →

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