Sentences with phrase «on air currents»

The latter trait is a humorous exaggeration, however; where as a cobra uses its hood for intimidation and defence, the Flython uses them to set sail on air currents.

An electric baseboard heater is designed to operate in free air and it depends on air currents passing by to limit the maximum exterior temperature it will reach (for safety reasons).

Å 1/2 ilvinas Kempinas is known for his use of unspooled videotape as sculptural medium like in his work Flying Tape (2004), which levitated a room - size loop of videotape on the air currents from a circle of fans.

As Rayman's posse blaze through a forest swinging on vines, bouncing off mushrooms, bashing baddies, and gliding on air currents above tentacled nasties, inquisitive animals in the background poke their heads out from behind trees and sniff the air, googly eyes wide.

The bird transformation, for example, allows Mulaka to glide after jumping and travel on air currents.

Certain species do have longer flight ranges, and of course they're carried around, wafted on air currents.

There is a lot of water down there now, but given the fact that parts of the continent are getting cooler and parts are getting warmers, plus the effects on air currents, etc. this seems like an interesting question to answer.

Toxins like mercury and PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) can travel long distances across the northern hemisphere on air currents.

When the particles are introduced into the air — unless captured by high - tech particle traps — they can float away from power plant stacks and travel on air currents locally, regionally, and even globally.

Pesticides used on banana, coffee and rice plantations are contaminating remote Central American tropical rainforests by hitching a ride on air currents as they sweep up mountainsides.

Not exact matches

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

Several current and former top Fox News on - air personalities were reportedly furious with Murdoch's comments.

In addition to The Jinx, several other true crime series and television programs centered on the issue of criminal justice have gripped viewers over the past year, including current series focused on O.J. Simpson and infamous Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff that are airing on FX and ABC, respectively.

In this case, the recipients of the transfer payments will increase their spending and, by virtue of the fact that the funding of these payments is created, figuratively, out of thin air, no other entity need cut back on her / his current spending.

Without authority to borrow money, President Barack Obama's administration would face immediate choices on which bills to pay: Federal employee salaries or Medicare recipients, out - of - work residents who receive federal unemployment benefits or investors who expect to receive interest payments on the country's current debt, veterans or air traffic controllers.

The current Wikipedia entry on air pollution, for example, now asserts that pollution includes: «carbon dioxide (CO2)-- a colorless, odorless, non-toxic greenhouse gas associated with ocean acidification, emitted from sources such as combustion, cement production, and respiration.»

Examples include the claim that air has weight, 26 the existence of valleys27 and vents28 on the bottom of the sea, ocean currents, 29 and the fact that winds blow in circular paths.30 These are remarkable claims that could not have been directly observed by a bunch on nomadic sheep herders.

Most of the current discussion focuses on what can be done to reduce the rate of exhaustion of limited resources, the polluting of air, water, and soil, and the rate of global warming.

here are my faves in the newsy / current event catagory: freakanomics radio; planet money; on the media; real time with bill maher; slate political gabfest; fresh air....

Fruit Juice Australia (FJA), a division of the Australian Beverages Council representing 95 % of the juice industry, has rejected accusations Aussie juice is unsafe to consume following identical stories that aired on Today Tonight and A Current Affair tonight (18/01/2012).

If I saw a replay or heard the announcers going crazy, I turned my attention to the TV, but the UFC really needs to start thinking about making some changes that help make the presentation of the sport more appealing to casual / lapsed / new fans by say starting things 1 hour earlier, use current Fox technology by airing a commercial while minimizing the arena camera in the top left corner so you can see what is going on, and coming up with some sort of naming system for events that mark said events as high, medium, and low importance.

Thanks to Steve Rushin for pushing the Hall of Fame candidacy of Bert Blyleven (Air and Space, Jan. 19), who, in addition to his outstanding career, was also someone who made the game fun for fans and his teammates, a quality lost on too many current stars.

Just get us a WC DM in Carvalho (younger, not injury prone and cheaper long term than Khedira as he is not paid much at sporting, stronger than our current option on par with the best of them, great IQ of the game, tall = good in the air, pace and really good technically)!

Although it will be incredibly difficult to ever match his contributions on the pitch, it's vitally important for a former club legend, like Henry, to publicly address his concerns regarding the direction of this club... regardless of those who still feel that Henry has some sort of agenda due to the backlash he received following earlier comments he made on air regarding Arsenal, he has an intimate understanding of the game, he knows the fans are being hosed and he feels some sense of obligation, both professionally and personally, to tell it like he sees it... much like I've continually expressed over the last couple months, this team isn't evolving under this current ownership / management team... instead we are currently experiencing a «stagnant» phase in our club's storied history... a fact that can't be hidden by simply changing the formation or bringing in one or two individuals... this team needs fundamental change in the way it conducts business both on and off the pitch or it will continue to slowly devolve into a second tier club... regardless of the euphoria surrounding our escape act on Friday evening, as it stands, this club is more likely to be fighting for a Europa League spot for the foreseeable future than a top 4 finish... we can't hope for the failures of others to secure our place in the top 4, we need to be the manufacturers of our own success by doing whatever is necessary to evolve as an organization... if Wenger, Gazidis and Kroenke can't take the necessary steps following the debacle they manufactured last season, their removal is imperative for our future success... unfortunately, I strongly believe that either they don't know how to proceed in the present economic climate or they are unwilling to do whatever it takes to turn this ship around... just look at the current state of our squad, none of our world class players are under contract beyond this season, we have a ridiculous wage bill considering the results, we can't sell our deadwood because we've mismanaged our personnel decisions and contractual obligations, we haven't properly cultivated our younger talent and we might have become one of the worst clubs ever when it comes to way we handle our transfer business, which under Dein was one of our greatest assets... it's time to get things right!!!

Back in early April, right before episode one of the current season aired, I posted a comment on TLT which said: «My biggest gripe is about the way JO portrays the schools as being the stumbling block, rather than the lack of funding.

In the current issue of Campaigns & Elections, I examine four of these questions in detail, with a particular focus on the relative power of the Republican air dominance vs. the Democratic strength on the ground.

The Royal Aeronautical Society's Air Power Group has published a discussion paper on the current and future of maritime air power in the Air Power Group has published a discussion paper on the current and future of maritime air power in the air power in the UK.

Rep. Curt Oda — a Utah legislator known for his strong stance on the 2nd Amendment Ken Sumsion — former Utah legislator, known for his budget expertise Matt Throckmorton — former Utah legislator and current Executive Director for the Utah Military Academy Chuck Williams — retired Lt. Col. in the United States Air Force, and a former Assistant Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon.

Air Power: The major piece of written work in 2014 was a discussion paper on «Current and Future Maritime Air Power for the UK», which was published in July on the Society's website.

The debate — in which independent candidate and current Florida Gov. Charlie Crist was not scheduled to participate — was set to air on NBC's Meet the Press.

Cuomo's health commissioner, Dr. Howard Zucker says as he examined numerous completed and still on going studies on fracking's effects on drinking water, air quality and other health issues, several «red flags» were raised, and he says he has «identified significant health risks in the current data» that have not been answered by conclusive long term studies with «large population pools».

Meanwhile, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar also stated that the current emphasis on massive infrastructural development in the NAF is prompted to promote professionalism and service delivery.

Gail Brewer recommended on Thursday — based on estimations by Cushman & Wakefield — that the city lower the minimum price set for air rights to $ 250 per square foot, rather than the current $ 393.

Unlike FEGs, which carry the generators into the sky and send current down the tether, the WPI kite would bob up and down just a few hundred feet in the air, creating jerks or pulses in the tether that would power a generator on the ground.

The animals may be spared the misery of hay fever caused by the ragweed pollen that will inevitably drift into their box on currents of air.

Noting that the timing of KD outbreaks in Japan coincides with certain wind patterns from Asia, climate scientist Xavier Rodó, PhD, and colleagues at the Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies and the Catalan Institute of Climate Sciences, both in Barcelona, used computer models to simulate air currents and airborne particle transport for all days since 1977 with high numbers of KD cases in Japan, based on data compiled by Yoshikazu Nakamura, MD, and colleagues at Jichi Medical University in Japan.

The failure of Congress to reach agreement on climate and energy legislation has left the future of U.S. new nuclear projects up in the air, focusing more attention on the possibility and the challenges of further extending the life expectancy of the current nuclear fleet, industry officials say.

With help from Hiroshi Tanimoto, PhD, and colleagues at the National Institute of Environmental Science in Tsukuba, Japan, the plane sampled at altitudes between two and three kilometers above Japan to avoid surface contaminants, and on days during the KD season when air currents originated only from northeastern China.

And if it's a big enough improvement on current technology, the Air Force might place similar telescopes at key sites around the globe for 360 - degree surveillance.

CubeSats offer a number of challenges, says Brian Weeden, a former officer in the U.S. Air Force with a focus on space security and current director of program planning for the Secure World Foundation.

The large, bald - headed birds float on rising currents of warm air known as thermals, which they use to soar high into the sky without beating their wings, thereby saving energy.

The negative effect of imported pollution on the US's ability to achieve its air quality goals is not wholly unexpected, according to Owen Cooper, a senior research scientist at the University of Colorado and the NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, who is familiar with the current study but not directly involved.

Using an onboard source of energy (such as a battery, ultracapacitor, solar panel or any combination thereof), the electrodes will send an electrical current into the plasma, causing the plasma to push against the neutral (noncharged) air surrounding the craft, theoretically generating enough force for liftoff and movement in different directions (depending on where on the craft's surface you direct the electrical current).

The authors dwell on current building concerns such as «sick building syndrome» (buildings associated with higher than normal absenteeism and sickness rates, complaints about air quality, headaches, eye problems, dry mouth and blocked nose), legionnaires» disease and radon.

Unusual air currents are behind the torrential rains falling on Europe, but climate change may play a role, too

It is also unclear at this time what impact massive numbers of wind farms might have on lower - level air currents and whether this itself could impact climate change, Reilly said.

The project outcomes can be used to improve current mitigation measures to prevent adverse effects of seismic air gun noise on large whale behaviour.

The lab's blast walls were up; sheets of Kevlar hung to catch shrapnel; banks of capacitors on the co-opted Air Force experiment primed to unleash 12 million amps of current; X-ray detectors set to snag bursts of photons; bottles of celebratory champagne chilled.

Metal - air batteries, fuel cells and other energy storage and conversion applications rely on chemical reactions to produce current.

«While nuclear can be a very large share of global demand and low carbon supply, we're not going to do it, I believe, on the current generation of technology,» said Armond Cohen, executive director of the Clean Air Task Force.