Monthly Archives: November 2016

R&D from Prepd: South Korean Politics

[fblike] Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). Prepd is building debate technology that helps extempers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. This R&D provides resources on the turmoil that is roiling … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 28-December 4, 2016

[fblike] 1. Do Americans need a tax cut or a tax increase? 2. Will Trump’s presidency be a major setback for global climate change efforts? 3. Do poor Black Friday sales signal weakness in the U.S. economy? 4. Should Democrats … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 28-December 4, 2016

[fblike] 1. Will Colombian voters approve a revised peace accord with the FARC? 2. How can the international community best curb violence against women in combat zones? 3. Would a cashless society bolster the Indian economy? 4. Should Park Geun-hye … Continue reading

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of November 14-20, 2016

[fblike] Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). Prepd is building debate technology that helps exte mpers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. Here is our weekly survey of news stories to … Continue reading

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R&D from Prepd: Italy’s Constitutional Referendum

[fblike] Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). Prepd is building debate technology that helps extempers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. This R&D provides resources on Italy’s constitutional referendum, which will … Continue reading

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R&D from Prepd: The Trump Transition

[fblike] Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). Prepd is building debate technology that helps extempers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. This R&D provides resources on the Donald Trump’s ongoing transition … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 14-20, 2016

[fblike] 1. Is the world winning its battle against famine? 2. How can Egypt reverse its economic fortunes? 3. Is a genocide taking place in South Sudan? 4. Will Australia be able to broker a refugee deal with the United … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 14-20, 2016

[fblike] 1. Why did Donald Trump win the 2016 presidential election? 2. Will the Electoral College be abolished before 2020? 3. Who is the Democratic frontrunner for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination? 4. Will U.S.-Russian relations improve during a Trump … Continue reading

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Q&A With Ian Panchevre, The Founder of Prepd

[fblike] If you’re a regular reader of Extemp Central, chances are you’re familiar with Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). The startup that has built popular apps for Extemp and Congress recently launched Generation 3, a brand new version of its debate technology. … Continue reading

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of November 7-13, 2016

[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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