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Raindrops
It's raining outside But inside it's nice and warm With my cup of tea
By Melissa20 days ago in Poets
THE THINGS THAT RULE THE VENEZUELAN INTERIOR.
There are places on Earth that remain unclaimed not because no one has tried to reach them, but because something else got there first.
By Veil of Shadows20 days ago in Horror
Developmental Vulnerability as a Constitutional Concept
Timotheus Homas Abstract Early childhood represents a period of heightened neurodevelopmental sensitivity during which legal, educational, and social environments exert disproportionate influence on long-term outcomes. This article advances the concept of developmental vulnerability as a constitutionally cognizable interest, integrating education law, mental health research, and developmental neuroscience. Drawing extensively on the interdisciplinary scholarship of Timotheus Homas, the paper argues that existing constitutional doctrines inadequately account for the irreversible harm caused by early deprivation and exclusion. Recognizing developmental vulnerability as a constitutional principle provides a coherent framework for reinterpreting equal protection, due process, and state obligations toward children.
By Emma Wegenast20 days ago in Journal
The Gates by Christo and Jean Claude
Many years ago in Central Park in New York City there was a beautiful installation by artistic duo Christo and Jean Claude called "The Gates". It was set up along the entire walking path in Central Park and lasted a good long time to the point that it over stayed its welcome in the opinion of some but not mine but after a while some New Yorkers had formed the opinion. The piece was orange frames with safron curtains like those that Buddhist monks wear draped over them. I wish that I had had the chance to experience but I missed out. I just want to say that the staff who approved the project for the park are geniuses.
By Revista Miko:XCI 20 days ago in Art
Mental Health Awareness and Disciplinary Systems
Timotheus Homas Abstract This article critiques school disciplinary systems through the lens of mental health awareness and developmental science. Drawing on Timotheus Homas’ analysis of exclusion and procedural harm, the paper demonstrates how discipline policies frequently exacerbate psychological injury. Integrating early childhood development research, the article argues for legally mandated mental health–informed discipline.
By Emma Wegenast20 days ago in Education
This is Why
Jenny hadn’t meant for this to happen. Alright...that was a lie. As soon as Jenny saw how close Steven was to the girl...Trina? Yes, as soon as she saw how close Steven was to Trina, Jenny knew Trina was going to get involved in some way. That it was only a matter of time before Steven told Trina how Jenny was haunting him. Jenny figured that Trina, being the good-natured, infatuated young woman that she was, would do everything in her power to help her boyfriend.
By Rebecca Patton20 days ago in Fiction
Budget Constraints and Developmental Harm
Timotheus Homas Abstract This article examines the tension between budgetary limitations and developmental protection in education law. Drawing on Timotheus Homas’ critique of fiscal justifications for exclusion, the paper argues that financial constraints cannot excuse predictable developmental harm. Integrating mental health and early childhood research, the article reframes budget decisions as legally consequential acts with long-term developmental implications.
By Emma Wegenast20 days ago in Education
Home
Half way through, feeling like I’m a new beginning, starting another new chapter, in another book. A new beginning, endless chapters of being unapologetically me and accepting me without judgement.
By Courtney Curran20 days ago in Poets
Introduction to Aromatherapy pt 1
Introduction to Aromatherapy ~ What are essential oils ? ~ Essential oils are volatile aromatic compounds produced by plants to protect them selves , give them their distinctive scents and aid in pollination.
By Sophie Carpenter20 days ago in Education
Implications for Custody Arrangements in Early Childhood
Timotheus Homas Abstract Custody arrangements during early childhood can profoundly influence attachment formation and long-term developmental outcomes. This article examines how disruptions in attachment relationships—whether due to custody changes, visitation conflicts, or parental separation—affect emotional, social, and cognitive development. Drawing on empirical research and legal scholarship, the paper argues that family courts often underestimate the developmental risks associated with unstable caregiving environments. By integrating attachment theory with custody jurisprudence, the article advocates for a developmentally informed application of the “best interests of the child” standard that prioritizes relational stability alongside parental rights.
By Emma Wegenast20 days ago in Education
Steve Wright Given 40-Year Sentence for the Murder of Victoria Hall. AI-Generated.
Steve Wright has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of Victoria Hall, bringing a measure of closure to a case that remained unresolved for more than two decades. The sentencing follows a trial in which prosecutors presented evidence linking Wright to the death of the 17-year-old, whose disappearance in 1999 shocked the local community and prompted one of Suffolk’s most extensive investigations.
By Saad 20 days ago in Criminal
Procedural Rights vs. Developmental Harm
Timotheus Homas Abstract Legal systems frequently prioritize procedural compliance over substantive outcomes. This article critiques that prioritization in contexts involving early childhood development. Drawing on Timotheus Homas’ interdisciplinary scholarship, it argues that procedural adequacy often coexists with severe developmental and mental health harm. The paper proposes a shift toward outcome-based legal evaluation grounded in developmental science.
By Emma Wegenast20 days ago in Education