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Monthly Archives: April 2015
R&D from Prepd: Baltimore Unrest
[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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Tagged Baltimore, Baltimore riots, Freddie Gray, R&D, racial issues
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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of April 27-May 3, 2015
[fblike] Here is this week’s Extemp Central news quiz. Good luck! To access a list of all our old quizzes, click here.
Posted in Quiz
Tagged April 2015 news quiz, extemp central news quiz, May 2015 news quiz, news quiz, Quiz
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R&D from Prepd: Russian Involvement in the Middle East
[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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Tagged Middle Eastern issues, R&D, Russia, Russia-Iranian relations, Russian foreign policy
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2015 University of Kentucky TOC: Anderson Wins First Expanded TOC in a Rout; Lin Wins Final Round
[fblike] Although the University of Kentucky has hosted an extemporaneous speaking section of its Tournament of Champions (TOC) event for the last three years, this year was the first that a large-scale tournament was held in the Bluegrass State. Forty-eight … Continue reading
Posted in National Circuit Results
Tagged 2015 University of Kentucky Tournament of Champions extemp results, 2015 University of Kentucky Tournament of Champions results, University of Kentucky Tournament of Champions
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Europe’s Migrant Crisis
[fblike] Extempers are aware of the United States’ illegal immigration problems, but another illegal immigration phenomenon has recently caught the attention of the international media: the travel of migrants from North Africa to Europe. While the migration of peoples from … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged European issues, European migration crisis, human trafficking, immigration, Mediterranean Sea, migration, premium content, Topic Brief
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R&D: Europe’s Migrant Crisis
[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on Europe’s migrant crisis. Migrant rescue mission must extend closer to Libya – Amnesty International http://t.co/GE4Uz4k4Vl — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 25, 2015 Europe’s leaders are searching for … Continue reading
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Tagged European issues, European migration crisis, human trafficking, immigration, Mediterranean Sea, migration, premium content, R&D
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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 27-May 3, 2015
[fblike] 1. Will inquiries into the Clinton Foundation impair Hillary’s ability to win the Democratic presidential nomination? 2. Should states raise the smoking age to 21? 3. What is the best way to evaluate teacher performance? 4. Should Bill de … Continue reading
Posted in U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions
Tagged April 2015 extemp questions, extemp, extemp central, extemp central questions, extemp questions, extemp topics, May 2015 extemp questions, practice extemp questions, practice extemp topics, US extemp questions
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of April 27-May 3, 2015
[fblike] 1. How should the EU handle migrants? 2. Is Sri Lanka’s current government a disappointment? 3. Will recent violence between the FARC and the Colombian military wreck the chances for a lasting peace agreement? 4. How can Russia enhance … Continue reading
Posted in Int'l Extemp, Weekly Questions
Tagged April 2015 extemp questions, extemp, extemp central, extemp central questions, extemp questions, extemp topics, international extemp questions, May 2015 extemp questions, practice extemp questions, practice extemp topics
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2015 NSDA Nationals: Qualification Board Update (4/24)
[fblike] This week’s NSDA qualification board update includes qualifiers from the Capitol Valley (CA-IX only), Southern Wisconsin, and Sunflower (KS) districts. You can access the qualification board by clicking on “Quals 15” on the right hand menu on the main … Continue reading
Posted in NSDA News, Qualifiers
Tagged 2015 NSDA Nationals Extemp Qualification Board, 2015 NSDA Nationals extemp qualifiers, 2015 NSDA Nationals Qualification Board
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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of April 20-26, 2015
[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