Monthly Archives: May 2015

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 25-31, 2015

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. What economic problems demand immediate attention from the Egyptian government? 2. Why has the Quebec separatist movement faltered? 3. How can development aid be improved to better assist poor nations? 4. Should other nations emulate France’s food waste … Continue reading →

R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of May 18-24, 2015

Posted on May 22, 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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R&D from Prepd: Southeast Asia’s Migrant Crisis

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Logan Scisco

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of May 18-24, 2015

Posted on May 20, 2015 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: Abortion Rights

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Logan Scisco

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Nepal’s Earthquake

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] On April 25, Nepal was hit by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that killed more than 8,000 people and injured tens of thousands of others. The earthquake leveled thousands of buildings around the Kathmandu Valley, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites. … Continue reading →

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R&D: Nepal’s Earthquake

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on Nepal’s earthquake. How to rebuild after an earthquake like Nepal’s using basic materials. http://t.co/B6s46d5486 pic.twitter.com/zgA0H3Hc4y — New York Times World (@nytimesworld) May 16, 2015 The Nepal earthquakes offer a … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 18-24, 2015

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. What is the best way that the world can prevent deforestation? 2. How will the NDP’s victory in Alberta affect the Canadian energy industry? 3. Should Saudi Arabia go nuclear? 4. Is the BEE harming the South African … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 18-24, 2015

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Should Southern states create an “SEC Primary”? 2. Will corruption investigations in New York bring down Andrew Cuomo? 3. Should Jeb Bush embrace his brother’s presidential decisions as he crafts his 2016 campaign strategy? 4. What impact will … Continue reading →

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Strategy: Navigating the NCFL Grand National Tournament

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Logan Scisco

by Monica Coscia Monica Coscia competed in extemp for Montville Township High School in Montville, New Jersey. She was the 2014 NCFL National Champion in extemp, state runner-up in United States extemp, and the extemp CFL point leader for the … Continue reading →

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