Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Tuesday's story ideas

Cheating on SAT or ACT exams would seem to carry severe penalties, but schools are only told the results are invalid if the student is caught due to confidentiality issues. Then the student can simply re-take the test. So where's the risk?

Consumer story: Since mosquitoes are out in force, what is DEET in insect repellent? And are there any effective and "green" repellents?

Ban to be lifted on offshore oil drilling... if you're in a coastal market, what will the effects be, and how do the locals feel?

Diabetes increases your risk of getting tuberculosis.

Airport shuttles services. With flying down and gas prices up, are these surviving? And are hotels cutting back on free shuttles from the airport?

Government agencies installing GPS units in cars to monitor gasoline use and driving habits.

1 comment:

turdpolisher said...

did a story about mosquitoes a couple weeks ago. eucalyptus oil is almost as effective as DEED. ever seen a koala covered in bug bites?