Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Wednesday's story ideas

Expiration dates. Plenty of close-out stores sell food past their dates... so what's really safe to eat. Considering that things like water and bread crumbs have expiration dates, what's the real story?

Fluorescent bulbs. Once you turn 'em on, should you leave 'em on? Or does turning them off and on use more energy?

Autism insurance. Apparently most carriers don't cover this, so what's a parent to do?

National pastime, or game for the rich? Baseball tickets have skyrocketed... how does the average Joe afford to go to a ballgame, if he goes at all anymore?

Driving slower. During a gas crisis years ago, the feds lowered the speed limit to 55 mph. Driving ten mph slower can save a ton of gasoline. Will the government do it again, and will drivers back off the gas pedal?

New study shows that pregnant women who wear seat belts are not harming the unborn child, and the belt will protect the baby in a crash.

Government waives regulations for Mexican border fence.

Copper construction alternatives. Are contractors now using other materials due to the rash of copper thefts?

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