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Apple Explains Why It Doesn't Plan to Create a Search EngineWe've all heard someone claim they have a "high pain threshold" as if it's a mark of strength or resilience. But does science support the idea that some people genuinely feel less pain than others? Pain is an experience shaped by our psychology and social context, with many variables. In our interviews with children about their experiences of pain, many link pain to "toughness". It seems that social expectations shape our understanding of pain from a young age. There are also plenty of misconceptions about pain thresholds, which contribute to health-care inequities that affect millions of people. What is (and isn't) a pain threshold? A pain threshold technically refers to the point at which an event – such as heat, cold, or pressure – becomes painful. While these two terms often become muddled in everyday language, they describe different facets of the pain experience. Distinguishing between them is crucial, especially in research settings. How stable is a pain threshold? The stability of a pain threshold is controversial, and probably depends on how it is tested. Certain techniques produce fairly consistent results. But the pain threshold may be more of a "zone of uncertainty" than a fixed point of transition from non-painful to painful. We have argued that how variable someone's pain threshold is may, in future, provide valuable information that could help us understand their risk of chronic pain and the best treatment options for them. Biological influences on pain thresholds Pain thresholds are influenced by a variety of biological factors. For now, let's explore genetics, hormones, and the nervous...Report: Institutional neutrality favored at Carolina, Wake, DukeRansomware attack on software supplier disrupts operations for Starbucks and other retailers
Two South Carolina women are among the 39 people nationwide granted full pardons by President Joe Biden, getting their criminal past erased decades after pleading guilty to nonviolent offenses in their 20s. Denita Nicole Parker, 43, of Gaffney, and Shawnte Dorothea Williams, 45, of Columbia, now have the chance to move forward without the shadow of their prior convictions. The pardons clear their existing criminal records. Details about their respective cases were not immediately available. In its Dec. 12 announcement, the White House provided brief summaries on each person pardoned by Biden. Clyburn, Pressley, Scanlon, colleagues urge Biden to use clemency power to address mass incarceration before leaving ofice Parker is described as a dedicated parent of two who works full-time. She also helps deliver meals with a charitable organization two to three times a month, organizes donations for the homeless and buys holiday gifts for children in her community, the White House stated. She and her husband also started a program that feeds approximately 100 families. Williams likewise is characterized as being an active member in her community, where she works in her church's food pantry and on Sunday mornings serves as a greeter to welcome her fellow parishioners. Since her conviction for a non-violent drug offense, the White House said Williams has been steadily employed in several fields. She was described by those who know her as loyal and dependable. A review of federal records by The Post and Courier identified two likely cases dating back to 2005 and 2006. In one case, a 25-year-old woman was charged with embezzling more than $1,000 while working at a bank. In the other, a woman was among 16 people charged with conspiring to traffic 50 grams or more of crack cocaine, as well as possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance. The South Carolina U.S. Attorney's office declined to comment. U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-Columbia, praised the action in a written statement that was released before it was publicly known that two of the people pardoned by the president hailed from South Carolina. "This grant of clemency and restoration of rights is a significant step forward," Clyburn said. "Many people of color and moderate means have been disproportionately burdened by systemic injustices and clemency is a potent tool in the president’s toolbox to remedy some faults in our legal system. We have a leader in President Biden who is committed to tackling these injustices and has done that work in earnest." Clyburn's office did not immediately respond to a question asking whether he recommended Parker and Williams for Biden to consider. The president granted mercy to them as part of the largest single-day act of clemency in modern American history, commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people and granting pardons to 39 others. The pardon recipients had all committed non-violent crimes, and the commutations were for people who were placed in home confinement during the pandemic. "America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances," Biden said in a statement, saying it was his privilege to grant pardons to people "who have demonstrated remorse and rehabilitation." The total easily surpassed the record set by President Barack Obama, when he shortened the prison sentences of 330 drug offenders in one of his final acts before leaving office in January 2017. Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to And more could be coming. Biden has said he would be taking more steps in the weeks ahead and would continue to review clemency petitions.‘The Chosen: Last Supper’ Season 5 Trailer Unveiled Ahead Of Theatrical Release
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Apple Explains Why It Doesn't Plan to Create a Search EngineWe've all heard someone claim they have a "high pain threshold" as if it's a mark of strength or resilience. But does science support the idea that some people genuinely feel less pain than others? Pain is an experience shaped by our psychology and social context, with many variables. In our interviews with children about their experiences of pain, many link pain to "toughness". It seems that social expectations shape our understanding of pain from a young age. There are also plenty of misconceptions about pain thresholds, which contribute to health-care inequities that affect millions of people. What is (and isn't) a pain threshold? A pain threshold technically refers to the point at which an event – such as heat, cold, or pressure – becomes painful. While these two terms often become muddled in everyday language, they describe different facets of the pain experience. Distinguishing between them is crucial, especially in research settings. How stable is a pain threshold? The stability of a pain threshold is controversial, and probably depends on how it is tested. Certain techniques produce fairly consistent results. But the pain threshold may be more of a "zone of uncertainty" than a fixed point of transition from non-painful to painful. We have argued that how variable someone's pain threshold is may, in future, provide valuable information that could help us understand their risk of chronic pain and the best treatment options for them. Biological influences on pain thresholds Pain thresholds are influenced by a variety of biological factors. For now, let's explore genetics, hormones, and the nervous...Report: Institutional neutrality favored at Carolina, Wake, DukeRansomware attack on software supplier disrupts operations for Starbucks and other retailers
Two South Carolina women are among the 39 people nationwide granted full pardons by President Joe Biden, getting their criminal past erased decades after pleading guilty to nonviolent offenses in their 20s. Denita Nicole Parker, 43, of Gaffney, and Shawnte Dorothea Williams, 45, of Columbia, now have the chance to move forward without the shadow of their prior convictions. The pardons clear their existing criminal records. Details about their respective cases were not immediately available. In its Dec. 12 announcement, the White House provided brief summaries on each person pardoned by Biden. Clyburn, Pressley, Scanlon, colleagues urge Biden to use clemency power to address mass incarceration before leaving ofice Parker is described as a dedicated parent of two who works full-time. She also helps deliver meals with a charitable organization two to three times a month, organizes donations for the homeless and buys holiday gifts for children in her community, the White House stated. She and her husband also started a program that feeds approximately 100 families. Williams likewise is characterized as being an active member in her community, where she works in her church's food pantry and on Sunday mornings serves as a greeter to welcome her fellow parishioners. Since her conviction for a non-violent drug offense, the White House said Williams has been steadily employed in several fields. She was described by those who know her as loyal and dependable. A review of federal records by The Post and Courier identified two likely cases dating back to 2005 and 2006. In one case, a 25-year-old woman was charged with embezzling more than $1,000 while working at a bank. In the other, a woman was among 16 people charged with conspiring to traffic 50 grams or more of crack cocaine, as well as possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance. The South Carolina U.S. Attorney's office declined to comment. U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-Columbia, praised the action in a written statement that was released before it was publicly known that two of the people pardoned by the president hailed from South Carolina. "This grant of clemency and restoration of rights is a significant step forward," Clyburn said. "Many people of color and moderate means have been disproportionately burdened by systemic injustices and clemency is a potent tool in the president’s toolbox to remedy some faults in our legal system. We have a leader in President Biden who is committed to tackling these injustices and has done that work in earnest." Clyburn's office did not immediately respond to a question asking whether he recommended Parker and Williams for Biden to consider. The president granted mercy to them as part of the largest single-day act of clemency in modern American history, commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people and granting pardons to 39 others. The pardon recipients had all committed non-violent crimes, and the commutations were for people who were placed in home confinement during the pandemic. "America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances," Biden said in a statement, saying it was his privilege to grant pardons to people "who have demonstrated remorse and rehabilitation." The total easily surpassed the record set by President Barack Obama, when he shortened the prison sentences of 330 drug offenders in one of his final acts before leaving office in January 2017. Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to And more could be coming. Biden has said he would be taking more steps in the weeks ahead and would continue to review clemency petitions.‘The Chosen: Last Supper’ Season 5 Trailer Unveiled Ahead Of Theatrical Release
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STUART, Fla. , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health In Tech, an Insurtech platform company backed by third-party AI technology, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 2,300,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a public offering price of $4.00 per share, for gross proceeds of $9,200,000 , before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and estimated offering expenses. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Nigeria’s tax system long overdue for reform – Information Minister
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