Entries in Linked Up in Loudoun for August 2008
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 11:48 a.m. on August 28, 2008
Campaign Finance, Test Scores
Bloggers and media discuss the amount of money raised by Wolf and Feder, the football season beginning this weekend and more. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 3:11 p.m. on August 27, 2008
New Schools, Sterling Real Estate
Loudoun media and bloggers take a look at the county's new elementary schools, what it means to coach your own son in high school football and the real estate market in Countryside in Sterling. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 10:48 a.m. on August 26, 2008
Loudouners at the Democratic Convention, Parking Tickets
Loudoun media and bloggers write about the end of Old Dominion Beerpub, parking tickets in Leesburg, Loudouners representing at the Democratic Convention in Denver and tips for parents of school-aged children. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 11:24 a.m. on August 25, 2008
South Riding's Triathlon, School Temperatures
Get ready for the South Riding triathlon, learn about energy conservation techniques in the LCPS and think about taking a tour of Leesburg's developments. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 3:58 p.m. on August 22, 2008
School Politiking, Signs Banned
Metro testing new straps, discussions about back-to-school night politicking, and UVA decides to ban signs during athletic games. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 11:50 a.m. on August 20, 2008
McCain Leads in Loudoun, Music and Sports
Bloggers write about the recent polls showing Sen. John McCain leading in Loudoun County over Sen. Barack Obama, the music played at high school sports events and the importance of keeping up senior year grades for college admissions. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 11:49 a.m. on August 19, 2008
The R Word, Passwords in E-mails
Bloggers write about the word "retarded" and how it can affect those with intellectual disabilities, the recent send-out of passwords in e-mails to every Redskins season-ticket holder, an alternative way to clean up politics and the secret to getting into college. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 11:14 a.m. on August 18, 2008
Tim Kaine, Bus Lines
Bloggers write about Governor Tim Kaine's visit to Loudoun County, what it's like waiting for the bus sometimes and the effect of humanity on nature in the D.C. area. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 11:25 a.m. on August 15, 2008
Leesburg Flag, Gas Prices
Bloggers write about a vote for a Leesburg town flag, how high gas prices are getting cars off of the road and post a fast recipe for orzo salad. Read full entry and discussion »
Republicans and GLBT Community, SWAT Teams
Bloggers write about the Loudoun County Republican Committee's changing approach to the GLBT community, the use of SWAT teams on civilians and consumer-proofing children. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 10:41 a.m. on August 13, 2008
Grading Scales and College, Domestic Energy Sources
Bloggers write about how universities look at grading scales from high school, a new shipment at a thrift store and the amount of Virginians that support increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 11:00 a.m. on August 12, 2008
Football Parents, Babies
Bloggers write about the arguments that occur among football parents on local news sites, whether babies are bad for the economy or not and how tall trees grow. Read full entry and discussion »
Drug-Free Congress Petition, International Students
Bloggers write about a petition for members of the U.S. Congress to undergo mandatory drug testing, what international students can expect in Loudoun schools and how to cook grilled stuffed eggplant. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 2:31 p.m. on August 8, 2008
Dogs and Bottled Water
Loudoun bloggers posted links related to autism, water bottles and dog shootings today. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 3:33 p.m. on August 7, 2008
Abstinence and Education
Local bloggers weigh in on issues like sex education and foreign language education today. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 12:43 p.m. on August 6, 2008
Politics, Education and Athletics
Loudoun bloggers freely dish out their opinions - good and bad - on politics, education and some bold athletes. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 2:09 p.m. on August 5, 2008
Guns, Crime and Bureaucrats
Loudoun County bloggers offer a bit of criticism for local government and law enforcement today. They dish out praise for the Sheriff's Office but pan local bureaucrats. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 10:28 a.m. on August 1, 2008
Solar System, Theater, Iraq
Bloggers write about some of the recent discoveries in the area of space exploration, getting children involved in theater programs and timetables in Iraq. Read full entry and discussion »
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