PDF-[READ]-Science in the Archives: Pasts, Presents, Futures

Archives bring to mind rooms filled with old papers and dusty artifacts But for scientists the detritus of the past can be a treasure trove of material vital to present and future research fossils collected by geologists data banks assembled by geneticists weather diaries trawled by climate scientists libraries visited by historians These are the vital collections assembled and maintained over decades centuries and even millennia which define the sciences of the archives   With Science in the Archives Lorraine Daston and her coauthors offer the first study of the important role that these archives play in the natural and human sciences Reaching across disciplines and centuries contributors cover episodes in the history of astronomy geology genetics philology climatology medicine and moreas well as fundamental practices such as collecting retrieval and data mining Chapters cover topics ranging from doxology in GrecoRoman Antiquity to NSA surveillance techniques of the twentyfirst century Thoroughly exploring the practices politics economics and potential of the sciences of the archives this volume reveals the essential historical dimension of the sciences while also adding a muchneeded longterm perspective to contemporary debates over the uses of Big Data in science . 1. Introduction . The . more . producer know . about the markets, the . better equipped producer will . be, based on current market . conditions and . your specific objectives, to decide whether to . Unpacking the . Food, Water, Energy Nexus. Philip A. Loring, University of Saskatchewan School of Environment and . Sustainability. What exactly is the “nexus”?. Connections, Interdependencies, Trade-offs. 22: Hedging, Speculation, and Arbitrage. Futures. Hedge. use futures to reduce risk on an existing position. Speculate. use futures to take on risk in the hope of making a profit. Arbitrage. Use the difference between spot and futures prices to generate risk-free profit . One World One People. What is Global Citizenship?. Global . (of or relating to the world). . citizenship. . (the status of a citizen-.  a legally recognized subject or national of a state, either native or naturalized; . $ versus . ¥ Nikkei 225 Index Futures. 1. Christopher Ting. Learning Objectives. Define quanto. Understand inter-market spread trading strategy. Analyze the P&L of a short quanto position. 2. Quanto. Japan. Started in Japan in early 1700s with Rice Futures . Chicago. But it wasn't until the mid-19th century that the true birth of the modern futures markets and futures contracts began . Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) was established in 1848 . Background. Rejuvenation. To make young or fresh again; to restore to youth or to the appearance of youth; … to give new life to; to refresh, reinvigorate.. Regeneration. The . action of coming or bringing into renewed existence; recreation; rebirth; . Lec. 2: Intro to Futures Markets . (Hull, Ch. 2). Basic Definitions. 1. “Cash Market” or “Spot” contract is an agreement . (between two parties) to trade a commodity . (e.g. oranges, U.S. T-Bills, Currencies, ...) for cash immediately.. Chapter 2. Fundamentals of Futures and Options Markets. , 5. th. Edition, Copyright © John C. Hull 2004. 2.. 1. Futures Contracts. Available on a wide range of . underlying. Exchange traded. Specifications need to be defined:. Lecture 19: Devising a Real-World Hedging Strategy: Optimal Hedge Ratio. (Part 2). Nick . Piggott & Wally Thurman. NCSU Agricultural & Resource Economics. March . 21, 2016. 11.45 am – 1.00pm. University . of Houston Graduate Foresight Program. 7. th. Annual Spring Gathering, April 21 – 22, . 2017. Oliver Markley, Ph.D.. Professor Emeritus, . Graduate Studies . of the Future. University of Houston-Clear Lake. February 2016. The UWA Futures Observatory opened in November 2015 to provide a focus for the Centre for Education Futures’ Scholarship and Innovation stream. . Its . purpose is to:. Promote . and encourage UWA’s future thinking . E-pasts: info@hotelsigulda.lv / www.hotelsigulda.lv . un . labsajutai. -. -. -. KONFERENCĒM:. no 23 . EUR. /pers.. DIENAS SEMINĀRI. 4 dažādas ietilpības zāles. «Sigulda» - 100 m. 2. (. max. . 100 pers.). ericj@resourcefulfutures.org. . Thank you and remember that YOUR contributions are what make the newsletter interesting and fun!. IN THIS ISSUE. :. * More murals in the dayroom!!!. . * A fantastic day spent with the Calgary Police Service!!!.