Monthly Archives: March 2014

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 31st-April 6th, 2014

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. What steps does Guinea need to take to control the spread of the Ebola virus? 2. Are the National Front’s gains in local French elections a sign of things to come? 3. How can Myanmar’s authorities sell the … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 31st-April 6th, 2014

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Will the Ukrainian crisis cause America to change its foreign policy toward Taiwan? 2. Has Chris Christie overcome “Bridgegate”? 3. Will Taco Bell’s decsion to serve breakfast help it gain market share? 4. Does the United States need … Continue reading →

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2014 Colorado High School Activities Association State Tournament: Denver East Sweeps Both Categories; MBA Participants Slater and Glaser Duel it Out in International Extemp; Segal Wins USX

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Last weekend the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) State Tournament took place in Highlands Ranch, Colorado and two new state champions were crowned. International Extemp was a battle between two MBA Extemp Round Robin participants, as Gabe Slater … Continue reading →

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2014 NFL Nationals: NFL Qualification Boards Updated (3/28)

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] We have a lot of updates to make to this week’s NFL Nationals qualification boards.  The boards now include qualifiers from the Carolina West (NC), East Los Angeles (CA), East Texas, Greater Illinois, Idaho Mountain Rivers, Inland Empire (WA), … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: The Energy Security Trust Fund & Energy Security

Posted on March 28, 2014 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!  Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. Like Prepd on Facebook for special info and contests. This … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: Taiwanese Protests vs. China Trade Deal

Posted on March 27, 2014 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!  Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. Like Prepd on Facebook for special info and contests. This R&D provides resources … Continue reading →

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Tips for Dealing with Economic Questions

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Logan Scisco

by Logan Scisco Whether you do International or United States Extemp, you will have to answer questions on economic issues.  In fact, at the NFL National Tournament it is not uncommon for extempers to run into multiple economic rounds since … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of March 24th-30th, 2014

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is this week’s Extemp Central news quiz.  Good luck! To access a list of all our old quizzes, click here.

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2014 National Catholic Forensic League Grand Nationals: Extemp Topic Areas

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] The topic areas for this year’s National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) Grand National Tournament have been released.  There are nine topic areas.  Since the tournament is eight rounds, one of these topic areas will not be used.  The topic … Continue reading →

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America’s Heroin Crisis

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] In modern times, American policymakers have loved to declare war against a social or medical problem.  In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty.  In 1971, President Richard Nixon declared simultaneous wars against cancer and illicit drugs.  … Continue reading →

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