Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Tuesday's story ideas

Voter registration is way up for what promises to be a record turnout. How are your local registrars handling things?

School will be back in session soon and systems will have to deal with a huge increase in the price of something simple... paper.

There is a shortage of dermatologists who deal with old fashioned skin problems rather than dole out botox shots.

Fruit drinks that are not 100 percent juice can give people a false sense of security that they're drinking something healthy. Show consumers how to read the labels and spot "juice" drinks that are basically corn syrup.

Deaths from medication mistakes (like the one that killed Heath Ledger) are on the rise. What can pharmacists and doctors do to fix this problem?

Can energy drinks dehydrate you? This is a concern of firefighters, who can suffer heat exhaustion very easily. Talk to a doctor and visit your local firehouse.

High gas prices mean the old fashioned foot patrols are coming back for some police departments. Some are mandating that officers spend a certain percentage of time walking the beat.

Feature: How to keep your hair looking good during sweltering summer humidity.

(Thanks to Melissa for those last three ideas.)

Got a story idea? Share it with the rest of the class. Send 'em to tvnewsgrapevine@gmail.com.

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