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Ken Griffey and the Code
Ken Griffey has just hit his 600th home run. He is now one of six players to achieve that total. That is something that did not happen in a day or a week or a year, but over a career. The same is true... (full tip) |
The summer and the Code
Now that school is out, we think of the summer as a time of vacation. We may choose to work on a sport, or just enjoy our free time. But, it's also a good time to take a look at the Code and set some "summer goals" for ourselves. More than anything, it's a good time to look for and... (full tip) |
High School, Spring fever and the Code
Everyone who's been in school knows that at this time of the year it becomes harder and harder to pay attention inside of class or outside of class. We all know that the Code says that we will give our best effort, but what are we to do when we don't feel like giving our best effort? (full tip) |
Tornados and the Code
Several tornados went through Virginia, injuring over 200 and destroying property. Tornados are random. Some years ago now the suggestion to "Practice random acts of kindness" became popular. The Code encourages us to be positive role models and to give as we are able for the betterment ... (full tip) |
Samantha Smith and the Code
After spending time in the emergency room, Samantha ("Sam") Smith of Whitewater High School in Fayetteville, Georgia, noted that there were no up-to-date interesting magazines for patients while they waited. She had the idea to solicit donations for used magazines to take to the hospital each month. She talked to the head of the volunteer ... (full tip) |
The Masters and the Code
How is the Masters Golf tournament like the Code for Living? That may seem like an odd question, but what do the two things have in common? First, we will note that the Masters, and Augusta National, have been criticized by many over the years for shortcomings relating to its discriminatory policies... (full tip) |
Brad, Angelina, and the Code
The news of the day is that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie gave over $8 million dollars last year to charities through their foundation, over $4 million each. It's always easy to say, "well, they have so much money..." but the truth is they don't have to give it, and $8 million is a lot of money for one ... (full tip) |
Bernie Marcus and the Code
Bernie Marcus, the billionaire founder of Home Depot, has announced that he will pay for the medical benefits not covered by the government for wounded returning veterans. He wants to shame the government into doing its duty, which is to cover the costs of medical treatment for wounded soldiers in Iraq. How is this like the Code? The Code says that "I will give of my time, skills, and money as I am able for the betterment of my community ... (full tip) |
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