Quote of the Day: Benedict XVI

“If technical progress is not matched by corresponding progress in man’s ethical formation, in man’s inner growth (cf. Eph 3:16; 2 Cor 4:16), then it is not progress at all, but a threat for man and for the world.” - Benedict XVI.

For The Ladies Of TSO: Djimon Hounsou Named Most Beautiful Black Man

One of my (J) best white female friends is the daughter of a big-time GOP politician and she’s about as conservative as they come. She is 100% for the war, etc., but she’s also hella cool. A few years back, she said “the most beautiful man on the planet is Djimon Hounsou.” I remember looking [...]

Unhappy? Maybe You’re A Perfectionist.

About 10 years ago, I (J) was a perfectionist. I wanted to be the next Thurgood Marshall. I quickly realized my choices were to either be happy or be the best at everything.

“Just about any sports movie, airport paperback or motivational tape delivers a few boilerplate rules for success. Believe in yourself. Don’t take no [...]

Why Are More Minorities In Special Education?

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has assembled a panel of experts to discuss why minorities are frequently misplaced into special education. While research has long shown that non-Asian minorities make up a disproportionate number of students assigned to special education, there is disagreement concerning the reasons for this disproportion. Some of the reasons to [...]