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NSDA Nationals IX R&D from Prepd: Central & South Asia

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Logan Scisco

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. Over the next month and a half, Extemp Central will provide R&Ds … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: Central and South Asia

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Logan Scisco

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. As part of the leadup to the 2021 National Speech and … Continue reading →

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Nepal’s New Constitution

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Ever since 2006, Nepal’s political parties have attempted to reach an agreement on a new national constitution.  Divided over the role of religion in government, whether the nation’s 239-year-old monarchy should be restored, political boundaries, and the rights of … Continue reading →

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R&D: Nepal’s New Constitution

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on Nepal’s new constitution. Will Nepal’s new constitution hold the country together? http://t.co/VEtWeLwwti — CS Monitor (@csmonitor) September 21, 2015 Nepal has finally agreed a new constitution. Why all … Continue reading →

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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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R&D: Top Five News Stories/Reports You Want to Read Today

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D top five for November 16th: Israel rejects Palestinian statehood bid via the UN from The Christian Science Monitor Passing the baton on healthcare reform from The Economist Sino-Indian rivalry fuels Nepal’s turmoil from The Asia Times … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of May 6th-May 12th, 2009

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1. Is the lack of pay among Congolese soldiers weakening its offensive against the FDLR? 2. Are Maoist hardliners jeopardizing the Nepalese peace process? 3. How can the international community tackle Iraq’s problem of unemployment? 4. What should the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of December 9th-15th, 2008

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Corey Alderdice

1.  Is Somalia the next Afghanistan? 2.  Does the print news industry deserve a government bailout? 3.  After an outbreak of violence by Zimbabwe’s army, is Mugabe’s regime in its final days? 4.  Is the world closing in to becoming … Continue reading →

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