FAA Failed to Alert Military on Time Oct 29, 2009
The delay has sparked consternation within the military, concern within the FAA and special oversight by the White House, these officials said, particularly because such time lags were supposed to be eliminated as a result of the lessons learned from the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. In the event of a hijacking, the military would order fighters into the air to intercept an aircraft and possibly shoot it down. (Fox News)
The American Way of Dentistry Oct 2, 2009
"The time lags for getting paid by the state are three to six months," says WSDA's Bracken Killpack. "You can't take that hit on your receivables.". (Slate)
The great super debate Sep 9, 2009
Most of it has significant time lags. As well as performance, APRA has collected an unprecedented amount of detailed data on funds, which means the regulator is quickly coming to a much better understanding of how the funds work. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Demand to determine post-harvest price pattern for corn and soybeans, economist says Sep 2, 2009
The rate of corn consumption in other categories, ethanol production and feed use, will be revealed less frequently and with more severe time lags. Monthly reports of ethanol production will indicate the rate of corn use in that category. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
"Space Internet" to link planets by 2011 Jul 10, 2009
DTN can also bring broadband Web to remote areas with few communication structures, connecting remote humans such as the Arctic's Sami people via satellite with far shorter time lags. The US military has also embraced the technology to help keep lines of communication open in remote areas-or when other infrastructure is destroyed. (India Times)
Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. Announces 2008 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Financial Results Mar 26, 2009
Due to time lags inherent in our supply chain, we may need to record further non-cash charges to adjust solvent inventory values in the first half of 2009. We expect that if crude oil prices remain at current levels, the reduced costs we are experiencing for solvent and fuel should eventually enable us to regain profit margins in our business. (Primezone Releases)
Most Extreme Gamma-ray Blast Ever Feb 23, 2009
Another, far more speculative theory posits that perhaps time lags result not from anything in the environment around the black hole, but from the gamma rays' long journey from the black hole to our telescopes ... As FGST observes more gamma-ray bursts, researchers can look for time lags that vary with respect to the bursts ... If the quantum gravity effect is present, time lags should vary in relation to the distance. (Science Daily)
