While the spread of self-described jihadists is hard to measure, the report says, the terrorists "are increasing in both number and geographic dispersion."

Intermittency would be dealt with, according to this model, by a combination of geographic dispersion to de-link weather system effects, and the ability of HVDC to shift power from windy areas to non-windy areas.

The schism was due in part to the ban on bowl participation, and the vast geographic dispersion of and disparity between the sizes of member schools.

"9/11 has accelerated and expanded the need for geographic dispersion for Wall Street firms," said Frank Fernandez, chief economist for the Securities Industry Association.

In contrast, their wide geographic dispersion in the fossil record is uncharacteristic of benthic animals, suggesting a pelagic existence.

The geographic dispersion of their flock means that Father Howard and his two colleagues, the Rev. Linda Moeller and the Rev. Nan Peete, spend considerable time on subways.

The present extreme geographic dispersion of the Yagua, however, is due largely to the effects of the 'rubber boom' in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Home-study seminary classes are offered where geographic dispersion of students is so great that it is not feasible to meet on a daily basis.

This geographic dispersion may make it more difficult to ascertain legal jurisdiction if disputes arise.

An unusual span of control situation is brought about by the geographic dispersion of some 200 division units throughout the United States.