Monthly Archives: February 2010

A Recall For Bad History?

“This book is a Toyota” Now what? Continue reading

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A Northwestern University Education, 2010

This item is true. I wish it weren’t. Continue reading

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A Looming Ethical Dilemma: Family Health Incentives

How much do you want your employer telling your family how to live? Continue reading

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Ethics Hero: Sen. Scott Brown

Sen. Scott Brown shows why the U.S. government isn’t “broken.” Continue reading

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Shin-Soo Choo and the Duke’s Dilemma

In 1942, John Wayne faced the same dilemma that the Cleveland Indians’ first baseman faces now. Continue reading

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Ethics Hero: ESPN

Even in the entertainment business, workplace ethics matters. ESPN has done its duty to make sure it stays that way. Continue reading

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Fat Ethics and Kevin Smith

Ethical implications of the Kevin Smith obesity controversy Continue reading

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“For Our Own Good”: the U.S. Government’s Prohibition Poisoning Policy

Apparently sometimes the crazy conspiracy theorists are right. Continue reading

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Lindsay Vonn and the Fairness Obsession

Let’s not get carried away with fairness, especially in sports. Continue reading

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An Idiot’s Guide to the Golden Rule

The Golden Rule can help overcome stupidity, too. Continue reading

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