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Month: February 2011
Here are the results of the 2011 Ridge Invitational, held at Ridge High School in Basking Ridge, N.J. on January 29th, 2011.
Champion: Zach Klein (Montville High School, New Jersey)
2nd: Patrick McCormick (Chaminade High School, New York)
3rd: Chase Harrison (Millburn High School, New Jersey)
4th: Chris Lim (Millburn High School, New Jersey)
5th: Saif Yasin (Montville High School, New Jersey)
6th: Joseph Diamond (Monsignor Farrell, New York)
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Here are the results of the 2011 Schwan’s Speech Spectacular, held on January 29th-30th at Marshall High School and Southwestern Minnesota State University. The tournament was an Extemp TOC qualifier and all elimination round participants earned TOC bids. Thanks to the tournament tab room for putting the results of the tournament online at Joy of Tournaments.
Champion: Teagan Lende (Fargo Shanley High School, North Dakota)
2nd: Ashesh Rambachan (Eastview High School, Minnesota)
3rd: Nathan Leyes (Des Moines Roosevelt High School, Iowa)
4th: Kyra Stephenson (Eagan High School, Minnesota)
5th: Caitlin Moran (Eastview High School, Minnesota)
6th: Catherine Chiodo (Des Moines Roosevelt High School, Iowa)
Here is your R&D for February 1st:
Why a nervous China aims to shield citizens from Egypt news from the Christian Science Monitor
Although American news has been following the Egyptian protests 24/7, China has limited coverage of the event because of concerns that it may spark some unrest within its borders.
Mayor Bloomberg’s undercover gun stings get results – and gripes in Tucson from the New York Daily News
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is receiving praise and criticism after sending undercover cops to Tucson, Arizona to buy guns at a gun show. Gun shows have been criticized in the past for making it too easy for those with criminal records to purchase firearms.
The Ticking U.S. Debt-Limit Clock from the Council on Foreign Relations
This analysis brief from the Council on Foreign Relations summarizes America’s debt problems and what steps both political parties are making (or not making) to improve the situation.
1. Is Germany the strong man of Europe?
2. Despite its problems, will Burma’s move towards a parliamentary system better the country’s economic situation?
3. Are fears of a global cocoa shortage overrated?
4. Could unrest in the Middle East lead to the collapse of OPEC?
5. Will drug violence be the biggest issue in the next Mexican presidential election?
6. Has India been too heavy handed in its approach towards domestic terrorism?
7. Should Nigeria go to an open ballot system for electing political officials?
8. Will the murder of David Kato spark significant changes in the way Uganda deals with its gay community?
9. Are fuel subsidies holding Bolivia back?
10. Is ElBaradei strong enough to lead Egypt?
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