Surprised by truth

A Toastmaster's secret

A Toastmaster had to speak on 'Do you think of whats in it for me when you help others?" in Tabletopics.
When he started off by saying, I hav eto tell the truth (no you dont have to, like we dont need to know your dirty secrets or like the lonmg answer to the 'How are you?"), I wans t prepared to hear that he does not think twice before helping others. This is not a reflection of what I think of the speaker. I know he is a nice guy but I was surprised more from the speech structure, I thought it was going to be funny and he will admit that he does think if he is going to get something in return when he helps. Breaking down our judgemental lock is more about letting different incongruities that dont fit neatly in one place to just let be.

When No Limits make for Perfomance

Some 70 percent of German highways have no limits on speed. Whether to force drivers to slow down is a perennial debate with entrenched opponents. https://t.co/Xjq1lw9gAi

— NPR (@NPR) January 26, 2019

Why Honesty and Fairness go together?

How the Game Is Played

At the Girl Scouts meeting, we read the Lupe story. But before that, we did an activity that I found online. I distributed some chocolates unevenly.

I heard one say "I didnt get any", another say "I got two" while most got one. I asked them to be patient waiting for the co-leader, wishing the moment doesnt wane soon.

That was enough time for the kids to notice and correct the situation. I was surprised to see that each kid now had one chocolate. It was humbling to know that they knew the lesson already and nothing was to be taught. Some kids briefly enacted the story. What a creative lot.

From one of the stories shared, we also learned the importance of being fair to self too.

Next day, I was thinking about how it is not enough to have fairness, there has to be honesty too for the whole thing to work. 

Gender pay gap reporting was found to reduce the gap.

When customers are your Customer Service

Stur - Classic Variety Pack, Natural Water Enhancer (5 Bottles, Makes 100 Flavored Waters) - Sugar Free, Zero Calories, Kosher, Keto Friendly Liquid Drink Mix Sweetened with Stevia 

Neel Premkumar’s company Dyla makes Stur, a popular organic drink mix. When he launched in 2012 he read every review and responded to every negative one immediately. “Now if someone has a negative review, our customers will go in and respond to it themselves,” he said.

2019 Volvo XC60 R-Design

T5 Front Wheel Drive, Ice White

An adrenaline rush to your senses. The #XC60 was designed for you.

— Volvo Car USA (@VolvoCarUSA) January 2, 2019

Crocs Now

Crocs Kids' Hilo Clog

A friend of mine, gave her sons's crocs. I didnt know what they were at the time. 

Jeff Reeves's Strength in Numbers: Crocs and 4 more consumer stocks that will defy gravity in 2019 https://t.co/qY9dr0qs7T pic.twitter.com/gTI08NwLmJ

— Zyite.com (@zyiteblog) January 26, 2019

We had gone to a Crocs store in a mall,  after some years of that and didnt get how anyone would pop 30$ for kids shoes that arent even for a party.

But now I know, like Jeans and Reebok shoes, they get handed down generations.

Take life with a pair of Crocs https://t.co/pngxK0IsK5

— livecitizen (@livecitizen1) January 26, 2019

And now they come in Batman and Paw Patrol Flavors.







Crocs has made shoes for Diabetic customers . They have special occupation shoes.

Crocs Men's and Women's Specialist II Clog | Comfort Slip On Work Shoe | Lightweight Nursing or Chef Shoe

Who is up for a maternity exam?

A new report says many of the products related to Finnish baby boxes come from manufacturers that abuse employees — including paying wages two-and-a-half times below the local standard of living. https://t.co/xeMgzb45qV

— NPR (@NPR) January 26, 2019

Upward facing Paws

Wishing Milo a speedy recovery!https://t.co/sExwESZLZX

— NPR (@NPR) January 26, 2019

Divine Chocolate Bar, Mint Dark Chocolate, 3.5 Ounce (Pack of 10)

Divine Chocolate Bar, Mint Dark Chocolate, 3.5 Ounce (Pack of 10)

Even if you are like me and dont like to mince mint with your chocolate, the mint is subtle. Imagine the fun chocolate with mint that pops occasionally. Its presence is ever so faint. 
You dont find mint in the mono color chocolate. You dont get what you dont see.

You have seen the chocolate bar, now read the story about how Divine Chocolate empowers women cocoa farmers https://t.co/FdBtltjux5 #DivineWomen #empoweringwomen #fairtrade pic.twitter.com/dockSCbWXn

— Divine Chocolate (@divinechocolate) June 3, 2018

The symbols you see on every Divine Chocolate bar aren't just nice to look at. They're called Adinkra symbols and they represent important aspects of Ghanaian society. Click to learn about @KuapaKokoo and what makes our chocolate distinguished: https://t.co/SD67qN7Kim #Fairtrade pic.twitter.com/5nlRuk3RMq

— Divine Chocolate USA (@DivineChocUSA) March 7, 2018

Häagen-Dazs, Strawberry Ice Cream

Häagen-Dazs, Strawberry Ice Cream

Loop, a new shopping platform announced Thursday at the World Economic Forum aims to change the way we buy many brand-name products. You could be getting your Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream in a double-walled, stainless-steel tub. https://t.co/HSYn3lHKSd

— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) January 24, 2019

2019 Lexus ES300h ES 300h Ultra Luxury

With a stylish exterior and a spacious cabin this surprising overachiever meets the demands of most drivers. Dan Neil, for once, finds few faults. https://t.co/4FuX1DiXcf via @WSJ

— Aneil Mishra (@drmish) January 24, 2019

Maxion 19.5" x 6" F450/F550 Ram 4500/5500 Steel Wheel 10 Lug on 225mm

The wheel has literally been reinvented. pic.twitter.com/RYthH8PtVA

— Digital Trends (@DigitalTrends) January 23, 2019

Rivian

New electric pickup truck faces an uphill climb to get Americans on board

All-electric pickups and SUVs are coming, and Rivian wants to be first out of the gate https://t.co/8p3d8QzREd

— Dennis C. (@ClarkDennisM) January 22, 2019

Pellor Sprinkler Water Pad

Pellor Sprinkler Water Pad,Multi-Size Kids Outdoor Thickening PVC Water Spray Pad Summer Outdoor Patio Sprinkler Pad (170cm)

Sea shepherd + Gearlab paddle

Gearlab Akiak Kayak Paddle - Carbon Black

@tcapr #tcasocial #follo4follo #follow #africanamericannews https://t.co/nvwX2YGiDx

— TCA Public Relations (@tcapr) January 19, 2019