Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state in which its residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over the territory. The opposite of independence is the status of a dependent territory.
Depending on the state. If it's a four year federal sentence you will have to do 85% ,or they takeoff 54 days a year for good behavior. Most states abdopted the NERA Act for federal funding (No Early Release Act). Meaning if you're incarcerated for a violent crime you will be required to do 85% of your sentence.
Examining how stress affects good and bad habits. New research shows that while stress can cause us to relapse into bad habits, such as eating junk food or forgoing the gym, it can also reinforce good habits too. In the study, University of Southern California researchers conducted five experiments involving a group of college students.