Charlie Sheen as Toxic Asset
While actor Charlie Sheen may not be a ‘toxic asset’ in the technical sense, he’s clearly become too much of a liability for the companies who have thus far been profiting richly from his services. In...
View ArticleShould Celebrities Regret Singing for Gadhafi’s Family?
I blogged nearly two weeks ago about the Ethics of Doing Business in Libya. The concern there was about the ethics of involvement in Libya by, well, “businesses” in the traditional, i.e., corporate,...
View ArticleBeer, Burgers, and Pretty Girls
As business models go, it’s all pretty straightforward: beer, fried food, and pretty girls who smile a lot and show some skin. And it’s successful, too. The ‘Hooters’ chain has made a lot of money that...
View ArticlePETA Promises Porn With a Purpose
Is it just me, or has PETA jumped the shark? The always-provocative animal-rights organization is at it again, this time announcing that it’s planning on starting its own porn site to draw attention to...
View ArticleFacebook, It’s Not OK to Suck
Facebook users should keep complaining, complaining bitterly, complaining in every possible forum. Oddly, for all the controversy over Facebook implementing yet another round of changes to its layout...
View ArticleThe Ethics of Changing the Rules of the Game
We all agree on the need to play by the rules of the game. But what do we do when the rules need changing? Under what circumstances should the rules be changed? What should the process be? What are the...
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