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  • Among her future projects is Chicago's Northerly Island that will take decades to finance and develop.

    A Big Fish in Many Ponds Joel Henning 2011

  • In general, the climate of Uganda is mainly influenced by: the dry N.E. and Northerly air masses which cause the dry weather in much of the north the dry South Easterlies which becomes moist after blowing over Lake Victoria thus causing the wetconditions in much of the south. the presence of Lake Victoria which supplies moisture that make the south moist.

    Contributor: Herbert Omari 2010

  • In general, the climate of Uganda is mainly influenced by: the dry N.E. and Northerly air masses which cause the dry weather in much of the north the dry South Easterlies which becomes moist after blowing over Lake Victoria thus causing the wet conditions in much of the south. the presence of Lake Victoria which supplies moisture that make the south moist.

    Climate of Uganda 2009

  • Add a Northerly wind to a room containing a house of cards and you are left with a mess to clean up.

    Hale "Bonddad" Stewart: Why the Stimulus is Needed, Part II 2009

  • Maple and blueberry are really awesome together - very Northerly flavors!

    Blueberry Maple Fro Yo Brilynn 2009

  • Northerly winds are likely to increase in intensity with climatic warming, bringing more volatile compounds such as some POPs and mercury into the Arctic.

    Human impacts on the biodiversity of the Arctic 2009

  • Northerly hot winds called loo blow across the south during the day in the summer, causing dust storms with wind velocities between 60 and 110 miles per hour (mph).

    Baluchistan xeric woodlands 2008

  • With Northerly winds up to 25 knots and rough sea conditions the vessel was in a perilous situation.

    Archive 2008-05-01 Thatsnews 2008

  • With Northerly winds up to 25 knots and rough sea conditions the vessel was in a perilous situation.

    Yacht Rescued from Goodwin Sands in Rough Seas Thatsnews 2008

  •   Above the trees you'd traverse night skies in a Northerly direction, the kite bobbing you up and down.

    minimal one 2008

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