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Category Archives: AGD
AGD: Senators’ STATEments on National Geography Week
by Corey Alderdice I would be willing to wager that–as an extemper–you could identify every US state on a map. We even think you’re smart enough to name all the state capitals in five minutes. US Senators, well, that’s another … Continue reading
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AGD: Buffet = The Fastest Way to Feed a Busload of Speechies
by Corey Alderdice Feeding a team of starving speechies can be quite the challenge. After a long competition and several hours on the road before returning home, coaches have to seek out the easiest way to feed a busload of … Continue reading
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AGD: The Only Thing Fast About the Recession is the Food
by Corey Alderdice There have been a lot of losers in the ongoing recession. Banks, network television and luxury industries have each suffered in one way or another. It seems as though only one industry has remained recession-proof. Fast food. … Continue reading
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AGD: The Last 10 Years in 7 Minutes
It’s been a heck of a decade, to say the least. When the new century opened up, we were worried about Y2K. Words like the iPod, Facebook and YouTube had yet to enter the cultural lexicon…or even exist for that … Continue reading
AGD: We Are of Peace. Always.
by Corey Alderdice President Obama is a alien lizard from outer space. It’s not the claim of opponents of the President’s healthcare reform efforts. Instead, it seems to be the allegorical underpinning of ABC’s reimagining of the early 1980s television … Continue reading
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AGD: Sesame Street Is as Old as Your Parents
by Corey Alderdice The black and white television in the spare bedroom of my grandmother’s house had a twice-daily appointment during my childhood: Sesame Street. Shortly after consumption of a bowl of cereal in the mornings and somewhere just beyond … Continue reading
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AGD: The Death of Newsprint
by Corey Alderdice I wouldn’t want to be a newspaper right now. Other than the limited color scheme, short life span, the constant risk of being recycled and competition from techno-wonders like the Nook and Kindle, it turns out that … Continue reading
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AGD: The Buzzword
by Corey Alderdice Even though the worlds of forensics and technology have yet to find a way to come together during tournament competitions, it seems as though both coaches and students have embraced technology as a way to hone our … Continue reading
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AGD: AskMen Names Don Draper Most Influential Man of 2009
Extemp often comes down to knowing who the most important and influential players are across the world. From heads of state, to despots and innovators alike, the names and personalities of these individuals are the underpinning of our most important … Continue reading
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