Over the weekend, we were treated to a smorgasbord of self-justification from Herman Cain and Jerry Sandusky, who, as they spiral downward and hopefully out of the public eye, seem unable to just shut up.

FORBES: When Defiance Replaced Responsibility

Countless businesses have been unable to get the loans they need and many have been forced to shut their doors.

WHITEHOUSE: Signing the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Speaking from my own experience, I recently shut down one deal when a potential partner was unable to consider my time as important as his, and another when a potential ally was unable to return calls in a timely manner.

FORBES: The Peace Of Mind Of Regret-Free Living

Dell shut down its effort to sell flat-screen televisions last year, unable to compete against offerings from Sony and Sharp in the U.S. Worse yet, while Apple is just now likely to launch its first handset that will take advantage of high-speed, third-generation networks, Japanese companies have been building handsets tailored to such networks for years.

FORBES: IPhone Invades Sony Territory