July 1st, 2009

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• 07.01.09
  PF 2009 Part 1
  Coachean Life (0)

  You’re going to thing that this is all old-hat, but look at it from the perspective from which I’ll be saying it. Amongst Sailors, one starts as a novice in LD. At present I believe that this is the best way to learn the basics of debate like case writing, presentation, argument structure, etc. Plus, there’s a lot of opportunities to debate as an LD novice, so if a student is looking to gain experience, it will happen. After LD boot camp, Sailors can, if they so desire, begin doing PF. So, the starting point for Sailors in PF is ...
  
  
• 07.01.09
  FEED: Capitalism
  Coachean Life (0)

  The FTC came up with this stuff, which somehow just makes me shake my head. Maybe Cap Bad is true.And so this strange taxpayer-funded, candy-colored interactive online mall of free trade propaganda was born. The lessons are encourage economic literacy, pro-trade attitudes, and mall map reading skills. More...
  
  
• 07.01.09
  Another Debater on a Reality Show
  PFDebate Blog (0)

  Victor & Tammy Jih won The Amazing Race so CBS has taken a chance on another former debater. Big Brother 11 has cast Ronnie, a 30-year-old Star Wars collector and a national champion in speech and debate. He is obsessed with video games and often plays more than six hours a day, even to the point of ignoring his wife. Ronnie is a collector of all things sci-fi, especially Star Wars collectibles. Ronnie is an über BIG BROTHER fan who can recite the order of every person ever evicted from the BIG BROTHER house. This student is most proud of being a national champion ...
  
  
• 07.01.09
  DAPDI Adds Judging Workshop
  Global Debate (0)

  Image via WikipediaDear all,As you know, there's no better place to practice for Euro's and improve your debating skills than DAPDI (July 13th - July 17th, in Rotterdam): A three days summer school, topped by a 2 day tournament.DAPDI is not only for improving your skills as a speaker. New at DAPDI this year are workshops for Adjudicators. There will be the opportunity to judge different debates,
  
  
• 07.01.09
  Last Chance to Register for Euros 2009
  Global Debate (0)

  Image via WikipediaOskar AveryCo-Convenor EUDC Newcastle 2009 @NewcastleGatesheadDear Debaters,After all the excitement from Worlds Reg, here is the latest news from EUDC Newcastle. We've been having a good summer so far. It's decided to rain today but the forecast is for more sunshine tomorrow. Let's hope for good weather come August!1) Registration: This has dragged on a lot longer than we
  
  

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