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Maddy Buckley and the Code

May 6, 2015

Maddy Buckley is an All American soccer player and a member of the Division III 2013 National Champion William Smith team. But more important to Maddy is the B+ she has written on the back of her hand every day since high school. It reminds her of a young man who died from leukemia and…

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The Gyrocopter and The Code

April 22, 2015

A few days ago a mail carrier landed his gyrocopter on Capitol lawn in Washington to “deliver some letters” to members of Congress. His letters had to do with his view of the need for campaign finance reform. However, it is against the law to fly any sort of plane in the restricted airspace around…

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Jordan Spieth and the Code

April 15, 2015

Jordan Spieth has been garnering lots of praise this week for two reasons: first, because of his performance at the Masters, but equally for his performance as a person. One of the things we noticed was when his final round opponent, Justin Rose, had a difficult shot, and made a brilliant one, Jordan looked at…

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Starbucks and the Code

April 7, 2015

Starbucks has announced that it will pay the college tuition of its employees. How is this like the Code? The Code says, “I will put team goals ahead of personal goals.” What is Starbucks’ “personal” goal as a business? It is to make money. But, Starbucks is not just coffee beans or executives; it is…

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Religion and The Code

April 1, 2015

As we approach Passover and Easter, it is good to reflect on the relationship between religion and the Code for Living. Our personal faith unites us to the One we perceive as God, and strengthens us to follow the moral purposes of our God. As our teams become more diverse, ABW seeks to strengthen everyone…

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Angelina Jolie and The Code

March 25, 2015

Angelina Jolie’s announcement that she had surgery to remove some of her reproductive organs since she was at risk of developing cancer came as a surprise to most of us. Is this particular action reflected in the Code?   The Code says, “I will… be a positive influence in my community and world.” There are many…

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Kentucky, March Madness and the Code

March 19, 2015

Kentucky is the focus of the NCAA tournament this year. Coach Calipari has been most successful in recruiting high school basketball players – primarily, it seems because of the assurance they will be able to play one year for him and then move on to the NBA. Is that okay? Pat Summitt, one of the…

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Johnny Morris and The Code

March 4, 2015

This week Johnny Morris began walking the entire length of the Appalachian Trail – from Georgia to Maine, which should take about four months. He’s doing it to raise money for a nonprofit called MemoryCare, which offers high-quality, affordable care for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. MemoryCare was founded by his mother,…

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Jackie Robinson, Little League and The Code

February 16, 2015

We all know that administrators cheated in putting together the Jackie Robinson West Little League team. And we all know that the Code says “I will play within the letter and spirit of the rules of my sport.” In this case there is a larger point: the team bears the name of Jackie Robinson. Robinson…

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Dean Smith and The Code

February 9, 2015

The world of sports suffered a loss with the news of the death of Dean Smith; his life deserves a moment of reflection. As the basketball coach at University of North Carolina from 1961-1997 his teams won numerous ACC titles, and two national championships. The simplest way to communicate his meaning to the game is…

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