The war in a far-off land or activities of the despotic military regime that preoccupied our attention last week will inevitably fade from the news banners on our screens as we, the news consumers, move on to the latest celebrity revelation, reality TV scandal or political blunder. Until something, somewhere happens that changes our perspective. Suddenly, a story becomes very real and very personal and, before you know it, has come to dominate the direction of your life.
