Monthly Archives: December 2014

Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of December 15th-21st, 2014

Posted on December 17, 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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R&D from Prepd: Jeb Bush

Posted on December 17, 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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Collapsing Oil Prices (2014)

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Since June, the price of oil has plunged 40% on the international market in response to economic slowdowns in Europe and Asia and a glut of supply from the Middle East and North America.  The falling price of oil, … Continue reading →

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R&D: Collapsing Oil Prices (2014)

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on collapsing oil prices (2014). Good read…Three scenarios that result in a rebound for oil http://t.co/vx5oXNO91o — korbsak sabhavasu (@korbsak) December 16, 2014 The challenges of falling oil prices http://t.co/O6fJRCKgu1 … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of December 15th-21st, 2014

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Will U.S. sanctions force the Maduro to change course? 2. After 13 years, did NATO accomplish its mission in Afghanistan? 3. Should Venezuela expand its oil diplomacy initiative? 4. What role should the UN play in resolving the … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of December 15th-21st, 2014

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. How will low gas prices affect the U.S. economy? 2. Will Jeb Bush seek the presidency? 3. Should the U.S. provide lethal military aid to Ukraine? 4. Does the Senate Intelligence Committee’s report on interrogation techniques strengthen American … Continue reading →

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2014-2015 Extemp Central National Points Race: New Standings Posted to Reflect George Mason!

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] The 2014-2015 Extemp Central National Points Race standings have been updated to reflect the results of the George Mason University Patriot Games.  To access the standings, you can click on the National Points Race tab on the right of … Continue reading →

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2014 George Mason University Patriot Games: Wartel Outduels Graham to Win His First National Points Race Event of the Season; Also Wins Round Robin

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] The last National Points Race tournament of the first semester took place last weekend at the George Mason University Patriot Games, held on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Josh Wartel of Lake Braddock Secondary School … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of December 8th-14th, 2014

Posted on December 12, 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. Here is our weekly … Continue reading →

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2014 University of Texas-Austin Longhorn Classic: Venkatraj Wins IX; Larkin Wins USX

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] More than one hundred United States extempers and ninety International extempers competed last weekend at the University of Texas-Austin Longhorn Classic. The tournament allows extempers to participate in both extemp categories and it typically provides a venue for those … Continue reading →

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