Monthly Archives: November 2009

R&D: Top Five News Stories/Reports You Want to Read Today

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D top five for November 24th: The U.S.-Russia Nuclear Thicket (Interview) from the Council on Foreign Relations Where the Public Stands on Immigration Reform from The Pew Research Center Spain Believes EU Should Create G-3 with U.S., … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 24th-November 30th, 2009

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1.  Does the massacre in Mindanao pose an immediate threat to Filipino democracy? 2.  Was the EU’s selection of Rompuy as its first president a missed opportunity? 3.  Would a prisoner swap with Hamas make Israel appear weak in the … Continue reading →

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The Glenbrooks: Steven Elliott Makes Minnesota Proud; Chesterton Places Two in Finals

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Logan Scisco

The Glenbrooks took place this weekend in Illinois and when it was finished, Steven Elliott of Lakeville North High School in Minnesota captured the championship.  He is the first Minnesotan to capture the title since Kevin Troy of Eagan High … Continue reading →

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R&D: Top Five News Stories/Reports You Will Want to Read Today

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D top five for November 23rd: Venezuela vs. Colombia: Two leaders seek outside mediation from the Christian Science Monitor Support for legalizing marijuana grows rapidly around U.S. from the Washington Post Pity those caught in the middle … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of November 23rd-27th, 2009 (Short Answer Version)

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Up for a challenge?  Try the Extemp Central news quiz without choices.  This is our short answer news quiz for the week of November 23rd-27th.  Good luck!      

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of November 23rd-27th, 2009 (Multiple Choice Version)

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Here is the multiple choice version of this week’s Extemp Central news quiz. Good luck! Last week was our best week yet as far as website visits were concerned. We have also seen a steady increase in the amount of … Continue reading →

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R&D: Top Five News Stories/Reports You Will Want to Read Today

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for November 20th: Europe Chooses Nobodies from Der Spiegel Note: This article has a nice chart on the EU’s new structure. A Tilt Away From Social Issues for the GOP from the New York Times Mixed … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz Answers for the Week of November 16th-20th, 2009

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Here are your answers to this week’s Extemp Central news quiz. Extemp Central and the staff of the Ex Files wish all extempers competing at the Glenbrooks the best of luck.  Remember that 100 National Points Race points will be … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: Healthcare Debate Update, Part 2

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

Yesterday, we began our discussion of the current Healthcare Debate in the first part of our topic brief.  As we wrap up your week of preparation for The Glenbrooks, we dive in further to help you better understand some additional … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: Healthcare Debate Update, Part 1

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

By Logan Scisco Since the summer, the Obama administration has attempted to push healthcare reform through Congress.  With 46 million Americans uninsured, the administration and its Democratic colleagues have emphasized the urgency of passing healthcare reform that would provide insurance … Continue reading →

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