Monthly Archives: May 2010

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 18th-24th, 2010

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Logan Scisco

1.  In light of the EU’s recent deals to protect the euro zone, has the organization become a “transfer union”? 2.  Can Benigno Aquino revitalize the Filipino economy? 3.  How will the departure of Wan Yanhai impact China’s fight against … Continue reading →

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CFL Nats R&D: Europe & Asia

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Russia Seeks Energy Cooperation With Ukraine from the Wall Street Journal EU Finance Ministers Take On Hedge Funds from Der Spiegel Russia defends Medvedev-Hamas talks from Al Jazeera Beijing changes tune on nuclear Kim from the Asia Times David Cameron … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 18th-24th, 2010

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Logan Scisco

1.  Should the U.S. put off new sanctions on Iran in light of Iran’s agreement to send low-enriched uranium to Turkey? 2.  What steps can the federal government take to ensure that another offshore oil drilling disaster does not occur? … Continue reading →

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CFL Nats R&D: Americas, Non-U.S.

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Each day, Extemp Central will be presenting R&D’s for CFL’s nine topic areas.  It is hoped that extempers can use these as a guide to beef up their files/research for the tournament. Brazil & Iran Call for New Economic Order … Continue reading →

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2009-2010 Extemp Central National Points Race: TOC Creates Some Shakeups

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Logan Scisco

The 2009-2010 Extemp Central National Points Race standings have been updated to reflect the results of the Extemporaneous Speaking Tournament of Champions (TOC) at Northwestern University.  After new results were put in, the National Points Race has become more competitive … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of May 17th-21st, 2010 (Short Answer Version)

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Think you can do the quiz without choices?  If so, here’s the short answer version of this week’s news quiz.  Good luck!

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of May 17th-21st, 2010 (Multiple Choice Version)

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is the multiple choice version of this week’s news quiz.  Pick well and good luck!

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Extemp Central Recognized at the Extemp TOC!

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Yesterday, Extemp Central was recognized at the Extemp TOC awards ceremony for its role in assisting the high school extemp community.  Although the TOC Service Award was awarded to me, I would like to say that the award should be … Continue reading →

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Live from the Extemp TOC: Zewail Earns Convincing Victory; San Marino (CA) & L.C. Anderson High School (TX) Place Two in Finals

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Logan Scisco

After two intense days of competition, the eighth annual Extemp Tournament of Champions has concluded at Northwestern University.  On a day that began with the announcement of the 24 participants in quarter-finals, Nabeel Zewail of San Marino High School in … Continue reading →

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Live from the Extemp TOC: How Pairings Unfolded

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Unfortunately, the lack of a wireless connection prohibited live coverage from yesterday’s elimination rounds at the TOC.  Despite that, this post contains the pairings for the quarter-final, semi-final, and final rounds so everyone can see how the tournament developed.  The … Continue reading →

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