Monthly Archives: March 2015

U.S.-Iranian Relations (2015)

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] When he was elected in 2008, President Barack Obama went to great lengths to convince voters and the rest of the world that he would not continue many of the foreign policies of George W. Bush.  Bush’s presidency is … Continue reading →

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U.S.-Iranian Relations (2015)

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on U.S.-Iranian relations (2015). Should Iranians be allowed to study engineering in the U.S.? Sanctions have spurred a controversial debate: http://t.co/WHzpp7Of1h — Brookings (@BrookingsInst) March 23, 2015 Netanyahu Aides … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 23-29, 2015

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Is the international community doing enough to combat human trafficking? 2. Does the far right or the far left pose the biggest threat to European stability? 3. Is Somalia’s security situation improving? 4. What rights should asylum seekers … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 23-29, 2015

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Who is 2016’s most vulnerable senator? 2. Should TSA agents carry guns? 3. How can New York City better tackle its homeless problem? 4. Is President Obama right about the GOP budget proposal? 5. How can the American … Continue reading →

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2015 Kentucky High School Speech League State Championship: Anderson Makes History With Third Consecutive Championship

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Brian Anderson of LaRue County High School made history at this year’s Kentucky High School Speech League (KHSSL) State Championshp by winning the extemporaneous speaking state title for the third consecutive year. Anderson, last year’s Barkley Forum champion and … Continue reading →

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2015 NSDA Nationals: Qualification Board Update (3/20)

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Thanks to our readers, we have quite a few new districts on the 2015 NSDA qualification boards.  This week’s update includes qualifiers from the Central Minnesota, Central Texas, Deep South (AL), East Los Angeles (CA), Great Salt Lake (UT), … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of March 16-22, 2015

Posted on March 20, 2015 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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2015 Nevada Forensic Association State Tournament: Green Valley Rolls as Qureshi Repeats in IX and Avecilla Wins USX

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Green Valley High School took both extemp championships at this year’s Nevada Forensic Association State Tournament, with Omar Qureshi winning International Extemp and Chace Avecilla winning United States Extemp. Qureshi’s victory in International Extemp, which saw him take five … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: The 2016 Senate Races

Posted on March 19, 2015 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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2015 New Jersey Forensic League State Tournament: Balaji Repeats in IX; Sirot Wins USX

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] This year’s New Jersey Forensic League State Tournament became a duel between Ridge High School and Montville Township High School, with both schools exchanging wins and second place finishes in the tournament’s International and United States Extemp categories. In … Continue reading →

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