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August 2008 Archives
August 1, 2008
Anteater
Assuming the giant anteater is a popular attraction at the zoo, what is the next new animal the zoo should get?
August 5, 2008
Nicknames
What do you think the best nickname for Greensboro is? How about Asheboro?
Night Out
Is there a night out event in your neighborhood tonight? Based on what you know about previous ones, are they helpful?
Government construction
Is there a better way to plan for and pay for construction that is a few years down the road?
RCC's gas-saving schedule
Is this a good idea? For students? For employees? For education? If so, do you think other institutions of higher learning should adopt it?
August 6, 2008
County efficiency
Here's a fat pitch: How would you improve the efficiency of Guilford County?
August 7, 2008
Crime
If you live in High Point, do you feel unsafe? What's your advice to the police on dealing with the wave of violent crime?
Sidewalks
Extend the hours for sidewalk dining or not? Unfair police enforcement or proper interpretation of the law? You decide.
Contacts
Would you like your 8-year-old to wear contacts (if his or her eyesight needed improving, of course)?
Bonuses
Do you think reducing the teacher bonuses is fair?
August 8, 2008
Rental inspections
Should the city scale back the inspection program of rental properties?
Edwards and the affair
So what's next for John Edwards? Does this end his career in the public policy spotlight?
Other discussion and a look at how newspapers played the story here.
August 13, 2008
Replacements
If you're a neighbor of Replacements, do you have an opinion about the expansion of the company's plant? Or, even if you're not....
Elections
Will lines at the polls keep you from voting in November?
August 14, 2008
A&T
Is A&T back on track?
Arrest
Do you think the officers acted appropriately?
August 15, 2008
Dr. Fordham
Share your memories of Dr. Christopher Fordham.
Illegal immigrants
Should community colleges admit illegal immigrants?
August 22, 2008
Lowering the drinking age
Do you support a proposal to lower the legal drinking age from 21 to 18?
August 26, 2008
Ready for school
Are our schools preparing children for the 1950's or the 21st century? What should be changed to adapt to the changing world?
Democrats
Will you be watching?
Cultural mecca
Should the city spend $14 million to expand and improve its downtown area?
Sex offenders
Should registered sex offenders be banned from Greensboro's parks?
August 27, 2008
Triad Park
Should taxpayers fund an amphitheater at Triad Park?
First Day
How was the first day of school in your house? Was the second day better or worse?
Play ball!
Should baseball stadiums have more shields to prevent balls from going into the stands and possibly striking a spectator?
Campus safety
Are college campuses doing enough to ensure the safety of students, faculty and administrators?
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