Monthly Archives: November 2013

2013 Glenbrooks: Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3 Pairings

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Courtesy of Bill Thompson of LaRue County High School (KY), here are pictures of the round one, round two, and round three pairings at this week’s Glenbrooks tournament.  Click on the “continue reading” button below to look at the … Continue reading →

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R&D by Prepd: Universal Preschool

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd, the only software built specifically for extemp. Prepd makes it easy to research, practice, and compete!  These tweets provide resources on the idea of universal preschool education, an initiative that President Obama has … Continue reading →

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R&D: Pervez Musharraf

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D covers former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, who governed between 2001-2008 and will stand trial for treason.  His treason trial will be the first in Pakistani history.  Musharraf was a staunch ally of the United States in the … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of November 18th-24th, 2013

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is this week’s new quiz.  How well did you follow the events of the last week?

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Strategy: Transition Tips and Tricks

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] by Logan Scisco Transitions are an important element in an extemporaneous speech.  They serve as the glue to unite the different elements of your structure.  Without transitions, you cannot easily move from your introduction, between your points, or to … Continue reading →

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The Asian Space Race

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Two weeks ago, India launched its Mangalyaan mission to Mars.  The mission, which will take ten months to reach Mars, is intended to study the Martian atmosphere and conduct scientific tests to determine if any forms of life exist … Continue reading →

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R&D: The Asian Space Race

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the Asian space race. Great new article on Globalisation Cafe! New Frontiers: Asia’s space race. — Globalisation… http://t.co/pt1IcmEeWe pic.twitter.com/RNk1zVrt2G — Globalisation Café (@Cafe_Global) November 14, 2013   … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 18th-24th, 2013

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Will President Obama’s proposed fix for those losing health insurance coverage complicate the implementation of Obamacare? 2. If Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear facilities, how should the U.S. respond? 3. Can the Chamber of Commerce stop the Tea Party? … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 18th-24th, 2013

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Should Saudi Arabia assist Israel in a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities? 2. Did the Filipino government fail its citizens in preparing for Typhoon Haiyan? 3. Will Pervez Musharraf receive a fair trial in Pakistan? 4. Is … Continue reading →

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2013 Titan Invitational: Greene Picket Fences the Final; Koreman Qualifies for TOC

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Nova Senior High School, one of the premier forensic programs in the country, held its annual Titan Invitational last weekend in Davie, Florida.  Twenty-eight extempers participated in the tournament and Daniel Greene of The University School (FL) took the championship, going … Continue reading →

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