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10/14/2026 · Van Buren County

Age of Distractions: The Battle for Our Attention in a Digital World

Man Meet | Contributing Writer One of the toughest things in modern times, in my opinion, is for college kids to concentrate. In today’s society, there are lots of distractions, lots of noise calling for our attention. Our lives have been completely changed in too many ways to count by our smartphones, social media, streaming […] The post Age of Distractions: The Battle for Our Attention in a Digital World appeared first on PantherNOW.

10/14/2026

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Democracy and the death penalty, one man, one volt

When asked about the death penalty, some are surprised to hear me say that... The post Democracy and the death penalty, one man, one volt appeared first on The Port St. Joe Star.

Ron Hart · The Port St. Joe Star · 10/14/2026

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Precious sacred scenes unfold

Janis Schweikert asked if I’d come to their 1976 Port St. Joe High School... The post Precious sacred scenes unfold appeared first on The Port St. Joe Star.

Kesley Colbert · The Port St. Joe Star · 10/14/2026

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The Salt Shaker Test: Stetson’s October poll needs a lot more salt

More disclosure than September. What it discloses is a panel grading itself. The post The Salt Shaker Test: Stetson’s October poll needs a lot more salt appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..

Steve Vancore · Florida Politics – Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. · 10/14/2026

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In capital punishment, failure is a feature

In his 1975 book, “Systemantics,” John Gall hypothesizes that complex systems tend to fail, and not because of bad intentions, incompetent operators, or a few correctable defects. Organizations and other human-made systems develop unanticipated behaviors that often thwart their intended purposes. As we begin to recognize these tendencies toward failure, we assume that a new, […]

Dale Brumfield · Florida Phoenix · 10/14/2026

Good Karma Corner

The Good News Has Tools, Wildlife Bridges, and Fewer Wasted Tomatoes

Libraries lend more than books, engineers help animals cross highways, and neighbors keep edible food out of dumpsters. Also, somebody finally gave the humble repair café the attention it deserves.

10/14/2026