APRIL 17, 2008

Full News Archive

• Headline: Solvent Living in Akron's Restoration Journey. Impact: David and Gina's lack of credit card debt led to a ripple effect where their neighbors suddenly felt compelled to start budgeting. It’s a slippery slope, and soon the entire neighborhood will be discussing 401(k) plans at the barbecues instead of grilling steaks.. Fact: Did you know that avoiding credit card debt can actually lead to a happier life? But then again, who needs happiness when you have a shiny new credit card?.
• Headline: Radio on Connecticut School Buses Sparks Debate. Impact: This radio system may have seemed innocent, but it set off a chain reaction leading to every school in America thinking they could play music on buses. Spoiler alert: it just resulted in a million kids singing off-key and parents questioning their life choices.. Fact: Did you know that the average child can ignore the sound of their own name, but a single commercial jingle can haunt them for life? Welcome to the real-life horror story!.
• Headline: Politics and Star Power, Above the Crowd and in It. Impact: Beth Ditto’s inclusive approach might just inspire a new genre of politics where celebrity endorsements become the norm. Soon, we’ll have politicians quoting song lyrics instead of policies, and the world will be governed by the Billboard Hot 100.. Fact: Did you know that mixing politics with pop culture is like mixing oil and water? It’s messy, and yet, we can’t seem to stop doing it. Welcome to the 21st century!.