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Who enjoys the fastest internet? South Koreans do, according to Ookla- the average South Korean Internet connection is more than 3x faster than the average connection in the US. Eastern European countries like Latvia and Lithuania are also at the top of the pool. Within the US, there is tremendous variation by state. Delaware, a very small state, has the fastest connections (comparable to those in Belgium), whereas Alaska, the biggest state, has the slowest connections (comparable to those in Serbia).
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Deadline for applications: April 12, 2013 Interviews with selected candidates: April 22–26, 2013 Notification of selection or nonselection: 15 days following the interview Starting date: Between June 1, 2013 and September 1, 2013 Apply online Background To achieve sustainable and equitable development in the region, the Research Department (RES) generates new ideas to enrich the knowledge base supporting the policy agenda of the Bank and its member countries,. To maximize the impact of its research, RES carries out activities that serve as inputs to Bank departments, governments, the academic community, and public opinion in the region. RES advises management on economic and development issues, conducts research and analysis on macro- and microeconomic trends, and oversees the development of the Bank’s quantitative and analytical databases.About the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) The National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) is an incident-based reporting system for crimes known to the police. For each crime incident coming to the attention of law enforcement, a variety of data are collected about the incident. These data include the nature and types of specific offenses in the incident, characteristics of the victim(s) and offender(s), types and value of property stolen and recovered, and characteristics of persons arrested in connection with a crime incident.
National Incident-Based Reporting System Resource Guide