Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Tuesday's story ideas

Packing for Thanksgiving travel. We've all seen passengers who think a Barcalounger will fit in an overhead compartment. We've had to wait as the parents with strollers the size of Toyotas clog up the aisle. Talk to a TSA official to find out what you can do to speed things along at the airport.

Get the lead out. California AG sues toy companies. Will this spread to other states? And what does this mean for little Johnny's Christmas stocking?

Health story. Smoking can cause men's hair to fall out quicker. (Never saw a bald Marlboro man, did you?) Yet another reason to quit.

Nurse practitioners. In many Doctor's offices, they are taking care of the basic stuff, like strep throat, flu, etc. They are also found in many doc-in-a-box operations. In many cases, patients don't ever see the MD. Do patients like the efficiency, or would they rather sit in a waiting room for an hour to see the doctor?

Seat belts on school buses. Is this feasible, a good idea, and who's going to pay for it? The government is looking for feedback.

OK, just saw an ad on TV for Kohl's after Thanksgiving day sale. Doors open at 4am. Yes, you read that right. Four in the morning. Isn't this getting a bit much?

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