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Do doctors believe Black people suffer less pain? A review of one influential study.

2 years 5 months ago
For the past week or so Bob Somerby has been writing about whether doctors believe that Black patients are more tolerant of pain than white patients. In particular, he's been writing about a frequently cited study from 2015 which you can read here if you're so inclined. Now, Bob is practically trolling me here. This ...continue reading "Do doctors believe Black people suffer less pain? A review of one influential study."
Kevin Drum

Home

2 years 5 months ago

Home is a mixed media project of past and present images, paying homage to artist Phillip Hamer’s loved ones.   Hamer dedicates this project to his family, the humans who

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Rachel Huffman

Companies Still Flocking to Spec Industrial Space in the Midwest

2 years 5 months ago
From rejournals: A total of 259 million square feet. That’s how much spec bulk distribution space was bult during the last six years in major Midwest markets. And companies didn’t hesitate to fill that space, with 86.8% of this spec construction occupied as of the third quarter of 2022. That’s one of the highlights of the […]
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STLCC Enabled Veteran to Find the Right Fit for a New Career

2 years 5 months ago
From St. Louis INNO:  The Army ROTC paid for veteran Will Gunn to attend college at Washington University in St. Louis and paved the way to a career in education. He worked as an admissions officer at WUSTL, college counselor at De Smet Jesuit High School and social studies teacher for Saint Louis Public Schools. […]
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These Could Be 2023’s Most “Recession-proof” Jobs

2 years 5 months ago
From Thomas Net:  Predictions for 2023 have been all across the board, and hints at a recession have workers across many industries increasingly concerned about their job security. But it appears some have less to worry about than others. Payscale – a compensation data and software firm – recently published a report identifying the jobs in 2023 […]
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Highest Paying Trade Jobs

2 years 5 months ago
From Money: With the ongoing labor shortage, companies are having difficulties filling trade jobs that require specialized skills obtained through routes other than a four-year college degree. Trade careers exist in various industries, often involve hands-on work and can allow for a quick entry into the job market. In addition, plenty of trade jobs can pay well, though […]
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How Interest Rates, Economy will Affect Building Industry in 2023

2 years 5 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal: Especially on the for-sale housing side, the construction market is slowing in the wake of higher interest rates and concerns about a recession in 2023. In November, total construction starts declined by 18%, with nonresidential building starts — encompassing sectors like offices, warehouses, hotels and shopping centers — losing 25%, nonbuilding […]
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis Secures Over $20M in Community Project Funding

2 years 5 months ago
From Illinois Business Journal: Media reports have shared that U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) has secured $20,308,790 in Community Project Funding (CPF) for 15 different communities through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Complete details of each of the 2023 funding requests can be viewed here. All requested projects have been included in legislation passed out of the […]
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