Monthly Archives: October 2013

R&D: India’s Relations with China

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D provides articles for extempers on India’s foreign relations with China.  The two growing Asian economic powers are seen as future global superpowers, but internal problems may undermine the attainment of their geopolitical goals. “India ought to strengthen … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of October 28th-November 3rd, 2013

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is this week’s Extemp Central news quiz.  Good luck!

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2013 Florida Blue Key: Saffran and Nellans Trade Victories in Latest Showdown; Thirteen Extempers Tentatively Qualify for 2014 Extemp TOC

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Last weekend in Gainesville, Florida, more than seventy extempers participated in the thirtieth annual Florida Blue Key Speech and Debate Tournament. This year’s tournament attracted one of the strongest fields in recent memory, as seventy-four extempers competed in United … Continue reading →

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Healthcare.Gov Problems

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] On October 1st, the federal government launched healthcare.gov, which allowed for Americans in 36 states to find healthcare policies that were congruent with the requirements of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.  By March 31st, all Americans … Continue reading →

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R&D: Healthcare.Gov Problems

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the problems facing healthcare.gov. Obamacare headaches: More than the website via @POLITICO for iPhone http://t.co/yttqB6nY1P — fed up with obama (@fed_upwithobama) October 28, 2013 Krugman: The pitfalls of … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 28th-November 3rd, 2012

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Will Saudi Arabia ends its ban on female driving? 2. Can alternative energy sources provide the foundation for significant economic growth in Africa over the next century? 3. Should the Canadian Senate be abolished? 4. Is it in … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of October 28th-November 3rd, 2013

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Will problems with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act erase the gains Democrats made during the government shutdown? 2. Has Edward Snowden significantly damaged American foreign policy? 3. What should be done to curtail a rising number … Continue reading →

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R&D: Venezuela’s Economy

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D provides sources on Venezuela’s economy, which is facing significant problems.  Analysts wonder if these problems will produce the end of the Bolivarian Revolution begun by former Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez. #Venezuela upbeat on 2014 economy despite soaring … Continue reading →

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R&D: NSA Spying Activities Against France

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D explores recent revelations that the National Security Agency (NSA) has been doing extensive electronic surveillance in France. Report highlighting vast #NSA spying on France makes Secretary John Kerry’s trip to Paris uncomfortable: http://t.co/CsFflIFJjt @sarallana — CSMonitor.com (@csmonitor) … Continue reading →

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Strategy: How to Use a Notecard

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] by Logan Scisco Regular readers of Extemp Central may wonder why I am devoting this week’s strategy piece to using notecards, since you rarely find extempers on the national circuit with them.  Although it is true that you will … Continue reading →

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