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For this research, I will utilize the theory presented by Spolaore and Wacziarg (2005) that finds that “(i) country size and openness are positively related to higher income per capita in steady-state (and hence higher growth in the transition to the steady-state), and (ii) other things equal, the effect of size is larger for countries with higher barriers to trade (and, hence, lower openness), while the effect of higher barriers and lower openness is bigger for smaller countries.” In essence,…

Thirty years ago, Canada and the US opened negotiations in regards to a possible Free Trade Agreement. As a result, a nationwide contentious debate filled the streets and a call for an election was demanded as necessary. A bilateral agreement came to form, generating a FTA between the United States and Canada. By 1990, president Bush and the Mexican president divulged their intentions, on negotiating a free trade agreement. This ultimately posed a problem for the deciding governments. Should the…

connected to a network has the power to do so. Continuing our technology advancements, we always have the need to upgrade and improve our networks for many reasons. There are a lot more households using Local Area Networks (LAN) in this generation than past generations. Within a Local Area Network there are a few ways to lay out a physical topology of a network. There is the ring topology, which is rarely used today. There is also the bus topology, which is also rarely used today because it is…

Olympic Federal Solutions, LLC. (OFS), is a certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business recognized for its proven ability and expertise as a service provider to local, state and federal companies in need of professional services. In addition, the company has a training, consulting and product component as part of their revenue and growth plan. The need arises from an industry whose sub-contracts as a focus as opposed to focusing and streamlining the process for the services community…

Layers of WBAN For the low cost, and short range communication IEEE has defined layers called physical (PHY) and medium access control (MAC). Physical layer Clear channel assessment (CCA) within the current channel, activation and deactivation of radio transceiver, data transmission and reception are the tasks that is done by the physical layer. There are different physical layers. The choice of physical layer depends on the applications. The different physical layers are: Narrow Band (NB),…

be able to share data geographically wide areas. A network usually has several computers on the network and they are usually connected by a communication device such as a router or a switch these are also known as Network devices. These type of devices include routers, firewalls, gateways, switches, hubs, to create the local area networks. Network devices allow computers to talk to other computers outside of their network or LAN. The LAN or “local area network” is a network that connects…

Dean Burnett is a neuroscientist at the University of Cardiff, a stand-up comedian, and a Guardian blogger. In his book, The Idiot Brain: A Neuroscientist Explains What your Head is Really Up To, he argues that our brains are fallible. The book covers several themes, but the most important themes are mind controls, mental health and fear. With respect, to the theme of mind controls Burnett explains that the brain’s control of the body sometimes results in irrational behaviours. For example, the…

One week prior The man carefully stroked Reynia’s cheek while tugging her tightly to his body. The mans breath was acid smelling of whiskey. His eyes looked up and down Reynias small quivering frame. The man eyed her as though just a piece of meat, one so tantalizingly close. Reynia was the prey, and he the predator. The mans hot breath sent shivers down her neck. He licked his lips hungrily, as if preparing for a meal. Reynia jerked her head to the side and took a strangled gasp…

SUPPLEMENTAL: Hampton County Sheriff’s Office responded to Heyward Town Road regarding the earlier incident. Hampton County Dispatch advised subjects involved had a machete and was attempting to assault others. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with Terri Stevenson, and Charlene Singleton, who was parked at the end of Heyward Town Road. Upon speaking with them, deputies relocated to Heyward Town Road when we observed a large crowd standing in the middle of the road. Deputies spoke with Ms. Aundrea…

Matt Dababneh, former Chief of Staff to Congressman Brad Sherman, was elected to the California State Assembly in 2013. He represents the 45th Assembly District communities of Calabasas, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Hidden Hills, Northridge, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, West Hills, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills. A fourth-generation Valley resident, Dababneh was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles. After he graduated from…