Monthly Archives: February 2011

TOC Qualifier Results: The Salina High Central Forensics Invitational

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here are the results from the Salina High Central Forensics Invitational, held at Salina-Central High School in Salina, Kansas on February 18th-19th.  The tournament was an Extemp TOC qualifier and all elimination round participants earned TOC bids.  We appreciate the … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz Answers for the Week of February 21st-25th, 2011

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Logan Scisco

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

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R&D: Assange Extradition Ordered, Wisconsin Advances Its Budget Debate, and Muslims Sue the FBI

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for February 24th: Assange to appeal extradition to Sweden from the Sydney Morning Herald A British judge has ordered the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange today.  However, Assange’s lawyers say he will appeal the ruling. … Continue reading →

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R&D: Rahm Emanuel is Elected Mayor of Chicago, Libya Unrest Could Send Gas Over $5, and Solutions for Somalia

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for February 23rd: Rahm Emanuel’s rules for victory from Politico Rahm Emanuel is the new mayor of Chicago after winning the first city election without a sitting mayor on the ballot in 64 years.  This article … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 22nd-28th, 2011

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Logan Scisco

1.  Would Angela Merkel be in a better political position if she had not supported EU bailouts? 2.  If the international community gives food aid to North Korea, what strings should be attached to it? 3.  After the disputed election … Continue reading →

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R&D: North Korea Begs for Food Aid, China Hints at an Internet Clampdown, and Obama is Criticized on Spending

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for February 22nd: Starving N. Korea begs for food, but U.S. has concerns about resuming aid from the Washington Post Amid floods and a foot and mouth outbreak, North Korea has begun to beg the international … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 22nd-28th, 2011

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Logan Scisco

1. If Florida refuses to change its primary election date, how should the GOP respond? 2. Is Tim Kaine the only shot the Democrats have of retaining Jim Webb’s Senate seat? 3. Will the newly established National Institute for Civil … Continue reading →

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2011 NFL Nationals Qualifiers: The Western Ohio District

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here are the extemporaneous speaking qualifiers for the 2011 National Forensic League National Tournament from the Western Ohio District.  If you have qualifying results, please send them to logan.scisco@topper.wku.edu. United States Extemp *Ryan Menges (Olentangy Liberty High School) *Qian Wang … Continue reading →

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2011 NFL Nationals Qualifiers: The North Coast District (Ohio)

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Last weekend, the North Coast District (Ohio) hosted its district tournament.  Here are the extempers who will be attending the 2011 National Forensic League National Tournament from the district.  If you have qualifying results, please send them to logan.scisco@topper.wku.edu. United … Continue reading →

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R&D: Libyan Leaders Use Violence to Retain Power, Organized Labor Faces a Moment of Truth in Wisconsin, and Iran Prepares to Send Warships Through the Suez Canal

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for February 21st: Libya protests analysis: ‘For Muammar Gaddafi it’s kill or be killed’ from the Guardian As protests shake Libya, experts believe that leader Muammar Gaddafi sees his conflict with the protesters as a fight … Continue reading →

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