“The greatest of faults is to be conscious of none.”
― Thomas Carlyle
Finding the Strength to Be Kind
Published under Do the KIND Thing, Introspection, KIND Snacks May 21, 2014John Oliver on Misleading Labeling of Food Products
Published under Advertising (good vs misleading), Food Industry, Funnies, Marketing May 19, 2014“There is very little success where there is little laughter.”
—Andrew Carnegie
“Olmert’s sentence seems gratuitous, even vengeful,” says Dershowitz
Published under Israel, Middle East May 15, 2014“Whichever way this case ultimately ends, it is a great tragedy for Israel and for the worldwide Jewish community, whenever a beloved and distinguished figure is convicted and sentences for a crime. Ehud Olmert, though controversial among right-wing Jews in America, is a respected and beloved figure throughout the Jewish world. I am sure I speak for many when I express sadness regarding his conviction and sentence. I am sure I also speak for many when I express confidence in the Supreme Court of Israel and its long and distinguished record of applying the rule of law with compassion and equality to all of its citizens, regardless of rank.”
–Alan M. Dershowitz on Ehud Olmert’s sentencing
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Quote of the Week: Turning your greatest rival into a source for self-improvement
Published under Favorite Quotes May 09, 2014“A wise man can learn more from his enemies than a fool from his friends.”
- Formula One champion Niki Lauda, as quoted in the amazing movie, Rush
KINDness on Campus
Published under Do the KIND Thing, Education/Raising Children, KIND Snacks May 08, 2014I want to congratulate our KIND University Ambassador at the University of Texas, Jane Claire Hervey, on being awarded the Good Neighbor Award for working to spread KINDness on campus. She was one of 2 (out of 52,000) students awarded, and we are proud to have her on our KIND Team.
If you’re interested in becoming a KIND University Ambassador, apply online at the following link: http://kindsnacks.submit4jobs.com/
The Strong & KIND MVP
Published under Do the KIND Thing, Education/Raising Children, Introspection, KIND Snacks May 07, 2014Congratulations to the NBA’s MVP — Kevin Durant! He deserves this honor, not just for his strength on the court, but for his courage to be kind both on and off the court. We are proud to partner with this STRONG & KIND individual, and I am inspired by the beautiful speech that he gave when he accepted his award.