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Who Owns Your Genes?

Knowledge is power, but is owning it responsible? That’s one of the questions at the core of a recent federal lawsuit challenging the right of a company to patent—in effect to own—human genes.... Read full article

Recession Resumes:  How Low Can You Go?

Resume inflation—with its over-written under-achievements—has long set the workplace standard for autobiographical unacceptability. But is resume deflation, like hiding advanced degrees and changing too-lofty titles, just as irresponsible?... Read full article

Michael Vick:  Sharing the Blame?

Michael Vick was released from federal prison recently after serving time for his role in running a dog fighting ring. His new role—campaigning to end dog fights—unleashed a torrent of public skepticism. He did the time, so should he be forgiven?... Read full article

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Responsibility to Strangers

Yesterday my friend of 43 years and I were out shopping.  It was rather windy and as soon as we pulled into our parking space she exclaimed “Oh, no!”, jumped out of the vehicle and chase a run-away shopping cart that was headed for the… Read full story

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I won tickets to a Penguins hockey game where I got to ride the zamboni. My mom (like now) helped me write a think you letter to both the team and the people that I won the tickets and ride with. The people for the… Read full story