Monthly Archives: March 2010

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 23rd-29th, 2010

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Logan Scisco

1.  How will Google’s decision to leave China impact the Chinese economy? 2.  Does Israel need the United States? 3.  Is more nonmilitary aid the best way to combat Mexico’s drug cartels? 4.  Should Sudan’s elections be postponed? 5.  Why … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 23rd-29th, 2010

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Logan Scisco

1. Does Obama’s anti-abortion executive order do enough to ensure that federal dollars are not used for abortions? 2. Is the media covering the tea party movement fairly? 3. Does the financial overhaul bill do enough to prevent future threats … Continue reading →

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R&D: President Obama’s Speech on the Passage of Healthcare Reform

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Logan Scisco

For today’s R&D, here is the speech President Obama delivered last night after the House narrowly approved the Senate version of healthcare reform:

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of March 22nd-26th, 2010 (Short Answer Version)

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is the short answer version of this week’s Extemp Central news quiz.  Good luck!

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of March 22nd-26th, 2010 (Multiple Choice Version)

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your multiple choice version of the Extemp Central news quiz for this week.  Good luck!

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NFL Nationals: Kentucky District Qualifiers

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Logan Scisco

The Kentucky NFL District tournament was held over the weekend at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky.  The following four extempers qualified to Nationals. International Extemp: 1st-James Mohan (Danville High School) 2nd-Doug Lusco (Ryle High School) United States Extemp: 2nd-Emily Martin … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz Answers for the Week of March 15th-19th, 2010

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here are the answers to this week’s Extemp Central news quiz.

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 16th-22nd, 2010

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Logan Scisco

1.  Are U.S.-Israeli relations in a crisis? 2.  Is a one drug method of lethal injection constitutional? 3.  Would Obama’s healthcare reform bankrupt the United States within a decade? 4.  Is Eric Holder’s admission that the U.S. does not expect … Continue reading →

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R&D: House Looking at Procedurals to Pass Healthcare, Clinton Affirms U.S. Support for Israel, and the Fed Keeps Interest Rates Low

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D top ifve for March 16th: House may try to pass Senate health-care bill without voting on it from the Washington Post Hillary Clinton affirms US support for Israel after row from the BBC Fed holds rates … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 15th-19th, 2010

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Logan Scisco

1.  Is Sarath Fonseka being unfairly prosecuted? 2.  Should Abhisit Vejajiva call for new elections in Thailand? 3.  What do the first round of regional elections in France say about Sarkozy’s odds of winning a second term? 4.  Will calls … Continue reading →

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