Distraction 2008 Freedom of choice or from it
LOS ANGELES AP notes in this editor's column that American freedom of choice is vast yet overwhelming. It cites Galco's Soda Pop Stop with 500 beverage varieties and parallels to 250 cable channels 45 000 supermarket items 14.9 million eBay auctions and 108 million web pages, arguing leaders must navigate this era of abundance. John Nese says people want choice but feel overwhelmed.
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Choices and Democracy Face a Distracted Public
A survey of rising consumer variety shows Americans now navigate 21st century abundance from food to media. Experts warn that plentiful options may hinder focus and effective leadership while Colonial Williamsburg offers a historical contrast in civic choice and public engagement.
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Former West Virginia Justice Miller dies at 79
Former Supreme Court Justice Thomas B. Miller died at his Wheeling home at 79. He served 1977 to 1994 and was chief justice in 1982 1985 1986 and 1991. He authored 671 opinions and helped expand modern WV law while balancing state interests and individual rights. His funeral set for Friday at Christ United Methodist Church.
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