When people want information, they tend to have a source.  In the year 2008, it's interesting that some young people* still have the following information-gathering practices: 
  1. Checking the radio for traffic.  The radio rarely ever has traffic information, especially when you want it, and especially the area you're driving in.  Alternative:  Cell phone.
  2. Checking the TV for weather.  If you can actually find the weather channel, and if it's not playing commercials, and if you happen to have 30 minutes to waste as you wait for them to get to your area of the country.  Alternative:  Cell phone or internet.
  3. Checking the newspaper for news.  Will it be under National?  Or Local?  Or Lifestyle?  Who knows?  Who cares.  Alternative:  Internet.
*It's not too surprising that old people don't use cell phones for everything, and I'll let that slide. #entertainment