Friday's story ideas

Possible changes in bankruptcy laws regarding foreclosures are being discussed in Congress. What could this mean to someone who has lost a home?

Fluorescent light bulbs are a tough sell. Many claim the light is "different." So what's the deal on the different kinds of light?

Study shows Americans are not getting enough sleep. One main cause... the Internet.

Google is working with medical officials to provide patients with their own medical history. (Reminds you of that Seinfeld episode in which Elaine tries to steal her chart.)

Habitat for Humanity is collecting aluminum cans around here. Are they doing it elsewhere, and how many cans does it take to build a house?

And it is leap day. Instead of the usual find-the-people-born-on-February-29th story, why not talk to an astronomer and get a real explanation of why this happens every four years.

Producers FYI: Since everyone now knows Obama's middle name, it might make for an interesting bumper graphic to reveal the middle names of the three other candidates. McCain's is "Sidney," Huckabee's is "Dale" and Clinton's is "Diane." (And yes, I had to look it up.)

Best line I've read today: "The cheapest energy is the energy you don't use."