1.   Brushing aside the apocalyptic scenarios, most member states are struggling to meet the fiscal criteria for monetary union.

2.   But out of the ennui something else may be emerging, something the experts, with their apocalyptic scenarios, did not see coming.

3.   Certainly, he is wishing that this apocalyptic scenario will occur, the sooner the better.

4.   Nevertheless, it would be somewhat premature to project apocalyptic scenarios for most of these industries.

5.   Not a day goes by that I am not assailed by bimbos and himbos with horrifying apocalyptic scenarios.