The control of information- ever wonder how you can suddenly be focused on a topic that was not even part of your conscious thought? Reading the morning headlines from different sources I read the important information as well as the ‘off-the-radar’ pieces. As an example, USA Today offered the following online article:

How did this get to be front page news? Who selected it and why was it deemed important? Being able to control the flow of information is an amazing privilege and very powerful. I often wonder what each of us is uniquely positioned to provide as information? Your friend who always has the best stories that seem beyond reason. The blog that you read because it never fails to offer something valuable. The media source that you turn to first if you have been out of range for a day or two.

What information do people and businesses rely on us for?