Argues that cosmology is a central focus in John's Apocalypse, but not in the sense that John envisions a stable cosmos. Rather, John employs cosmological themes for persuasive purposes that include a critique of Roman imperial cultic discourse.
This paper takes stock of forecasting and policy analysis system capacity development (FPAS CD), drawing extensively on the experience and lessons learned from developing FPAS capacity in the central banks. By sharing the insights gained during FPAS CD delivery and outlining the typical tools developed in the process, the paper aims to facilitate the understanding of FPAS CD within the IMF and to inform future CD on building macroeconomic frameworks. As such, the paper offers a qualitative assessment of the experience with FPAS CD delivery and the use of FPAS in the decision-making process in central banks.
The serial optical data format has attracted attention for decades now, because of its promise to reduce the number of active components in a communication system. Indeed, historically increasing the serial bit rate by a factor of 4, reduced the cost per bit by 40%. Going beyond the available electronic bandwidth (roughly 100GHz today) can be obtained using optical time division multiplexing (OTDM), and symbol rates up to 1.28Tbaud per polarization have been demonstrated. As most optical signal processing devices operate on a per channel basis, it is advantageous to aggregate the data in a serial format, since this allows for optical signal processing of many bits in a single device. This chapter gives an overview of the state-of-the-art of OTDM systems to reach multi-Tbit/s serial data and means to handle these ultra-high bit rate signals using for instance nonlinear silicon waveguides for e.g. serial-to-parallel conversion.
As the ice around the Arctic landmass recedes progressively further each year, the territory has become a flashpoint in world affairs. New and lucrative trade routes from East to West are now becoming accessible for shipping lanes and military deployment, and the Arctic is known to be home to large gas and oil reserves. Yet the territorial boundaries of the region remain ill-defined. In response to these geographical changes the Scandinavian countries, especially Denmark and Norway, have begun staking large proprietary claims in the face of pressure from the major powers - Russia, Canada, the US and China - for the trade routes to be designated as International Waters. Here, Norwegian scholar Leif Christian Jensen shows how Norway has undergone a positional shift after declaring its assertive position on the Arctic in 2005. Its disputes with Russia have created a new foreign policy dilemma, and a new set of 'red-lines' in Norwegian policy. Is Norway, as it would like to be seen, an environmentally friendly, peaceful, 'enlightened' nation? Or does this geopolitical shift in world affairs necessitate a new and more aggressive Scandinavia? International Relations in the Arctic makes a timely contribution to the 'turn to the North' in International Relations and Political Science.
TO DIE TO SLEEP by Liz Huddle & Leif BentsenJIM HANSEN'S DAD IS DEAD AND HIS MOTHER IS, UNBELIEVABLY, MARRYING HIS UNCLE. Former director and actress Diva Crouch arrives at the wedding reception at the wealthy Hansen estate just in time to see her son Greg and his best friend Jim Hansen explode in a fist fight sending cake, champagne, and 500 guests flying... Following the wedding melee, a very contrite Jim Hansen asks Diva and her part time gumshoe husband, Duke Olsen, to prove his uncle Michael Hansen murdered James Hansen, Senior. With a couple of old partners from Seattle PD and some of Diva's cohorts from the theater community, Duke and Diva follow a trail of clues from exploding cars and boats, through bedrooms from Poulsbo, to Seattle, LaConner, and Leavenworth to the final curtain during a polo match at the Bainbridge Equestrian Center.LIZ HUDDLE has a long and distinguished career as a producer, director and actress, including serving as artistic director of Seattle's Intiman Theatre and Portland Center Stage in Oregon. Her husband, LEIF BENTSEN, is retired from several careers including law enforcement and amateur bon vivant.
Four men are stranded in the frozen north. Should they stay with their helicopter as stated in the regulations or should they try to walk 100-odd miles through the snow and ice?
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