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Fortunately, there may not be such a real trade-off between self-interest and an ethical life. Recently, empirical studies have helped us better understand the important relationship between living an ethical life and living a happy life. And while it may be easy enough to believe that unethical behavior?...

Author: By James M. Wilsterman | Title: Happiness and Our Ethical Values | 6/3/2009 | See Source »

...global economic crisis is having powerful impacts on higher education, and neither Harvard nor its peers have been immune. Difficult trade-offs among many traditional commitments have been and will continue to be made. We can promise you that the decisions we make will always reflect our core values, priorities, and mission. While the spotlight of attention will often be pulled toward that which has been eliminated, we would also like to acknowledge those of you in the community who have indicated to us that you understand that behind every measure announced there is a trade-off. And we hope...

Author: By Allan M. Brandt, Evelynn M. Hammonds, and Michael D. Smith | Title: Our Plans for the Future | 5/21/2009 | See Source »

So I think that the thing is just separating out that conversation and having it. Why do we feel that way? For me, I agree with you. I mean, I look at the trade-off in terms of ... you know, I am 45 years old. When this is over, and...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Interview with the First Lady | 5/21/2009 | See Source »

The starkest example of the problems with the analysis is the time horizon. When the EPA studied a reasonable 30-year time period, even with its generous assumptions, soy biodiesel and corn-ethanol plants powered by coal or natural gas actually produced more emissions than gasoline; corn ethanol only passed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Stress-Testing Biofuels: How the Game Was Rigged | 5/12/2009 | See Source »

It's also possible that A/H1N1 began life in Mexico especially virulent - that country has apparently been grappling with the virus for weeks longer than the U.S. has - and evolved to become less dangerous by the time it crossed the border. That would not be an unusual evolutionary device, since...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mexico's Mystery: Why Is Swine Flu Deadlier There? | 4/29/2009 | See Source »

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