Sheer plumpness, he knew, is not a vital part of the body and has no procreative functions.

the college was one of the first to recognize the importance of music not only as a definite part of the curriculum but as a vital adjunct to campus life.

This is a vital part of their spiritual growth and assimilation.

The program also takes part in the Space Activities National Program ( PNAE ) which objective is to lead the country toward the autonomy of this technology, vital in a path to sustainable development.

The study of plants is vital because they are a fundamental part of life on Earth, which generates the oxygen and food that allow humans and other life forms to exist.

The attacks in the Capoeira should be done when opportunity arises and must be decisive, like a direct kick in the face or a vital body part, or a strong takedown.

Fire has been an important part of all cultures and religions from pre-history to modern day and was vital to the development of civilization.

Chakras correspond to vital points in the physical body but are generally understood as being part of the " subtle body " which cannot be found through autopsy.

Unlike many other succulents, the stem is the only part of most cacti where this vital process takes place.

Young's experiment, performed in the early 1800s, played a vital part in the acceptance of the wave theory of light, vanquishing the corpuscular theory of light proposed by Isaac Newton, which had been the accepted model of light propagation in the 17th and 18th centuries.

From earliest times, some kind of government has arguably been a vital part of every human society — though this refers only to a particularly loose definition of government.

Whereas, throughout its history, the South has relished its grits, making them a symbol of its diet, its customs, its humor, and its hospitality, and whereas, every community in the State of South Carolina used to be the site of a grits mill and every local economy in the State used to be dependent on its product ; and whereas, grits has been a part of the life of every South Carolinian of whatever race, background, gender, and income ; and whereas, grits could very well play a vital role in the future of not only this State, but also the world, if as Charleston's The Post and Courier proclaimed in 1952, " An inexpensive, simple, and thoroughly digestible food, should be made popular throughout the world.

In recent years, evidence has emerged showing that lipid signaling is a vital part of the cell signaling.

In the Middle Ages, the lake formed a vital part of the Trade Route from the Varangians to the Greeks, with the Norse emporium at Staraya Ladoga defending the mouth of the Volkhov since the 8th century.

The river has gained enormous importance as a vital part of European " Corridor VII ", the inland waterway link from the North Sea to the Black Sea.

As some microorganisms can fix nitrogen, they are a vital part of the nitrogen cycle, and recent studies indicate that airborne microbes may play a role in precipitation and weather.

Some nature writers believe wilderness areas are vital for the human spirit and creativity, and some Ecologists consider wilderness areas to be an integral part of the planet's self-sustaining natural ecosystem ( the biosphere ).

Although oxidative phosphorylation is a vital part of metabolism, it produces reactive oxygen species such as superoxide and hydrogen peroxide, which lead to propagation of free radicals, damaging cells and contributing to disease and, possibly, aging ( senescence ).

Although potatoes are not native to India, it has become a vital part of food all over the country especially North Indian food preparations.

It is an important part of animal life, vital to healthy survival.

Roman roads were a vital part of the development of the Roman state, from about 500 BC through the expansion during the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.

By the late Republican era, slavery had become a vital economic pillar in the wealth of Rome, as well as a very significant part of Roman society.

In physical distribution, the customer is the final destination of a marketing channel, and the availability of the product / service is a vital part of each channel participant's marketing effort.

Purification rites called Harae are a vital part of Shinto.

Whenever a congregation really sees itself as a unit in the universal Church, in vital relation with the whole Body of Christ and participating in His mission to the world, a necessary foundation-stone of the ecumenical movement has been laid.

Although the Royal Navy is widely regarded as having been vital for the rise of the British Empire, and British dominance of the world, the British Army played an important role in the colonisation of India and other regions.

At a time of world food shortages, it was vital that farmers produced the maximum amount possible.

The emergence of this new world poses a vital issue: will outer space be preserved for peaceful use and developed for the benefit of all mankind?

The vast territory of Kazakhstan, 2. 7 million km ², low population density, dissociation centers of industry and agriculture, and the remoteness from world markets, makes the possession of advanced transportation system vital for Kazakhstan.

Geographical note: Oman is in a strategic location on Musandam Peninsula adjacent to Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world crude oil

Although, at the time it was seen as confirming Menzies ' status as a world statesman, it was of vital importance to Australia's shipping trade with Britain.

Claiming to be Britain's second oldest colony, this is one of the most isolated islands in the world and was for several centuries of vital strategic importance to ships sailing to Europe from Asia and South Africa.

Severed from vital interplanetary trade routes ( Tékumel is a world very poor in heavy metals ) and in the midst of a massive gravitic upheaval due to the lines of gravitational force between the stars being suddenly cut, civilization was thrown into chaos.

The United Arab Emirates is situated in Southwest Asia, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia ; it is in a strategic location along northern approaches to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world crude oil.

However, recent work by philosopher and critical theorist Nikolas Kompridis tries to show that Heidegger's insights into world disclosure are badly misunderstood and mishandled by Habermas, and are of vital importance for critical theory, offering an important way of renewing that tradition.

Ellington continued to make vital and innovative recordings, including The Far East Suite ( 1966 ), the New Orleans Suite ( 1970 ), and The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse ( 1971 ), much of it inspired by his world tours.

Its basic subject matter and setting — love at the Heian court — are those of the romance, and its cultural assumptions are those of the mid-Heian period, but Murasaki Shikibu's unique genius has made the work for many a powerful statement of human relationships, the impossibility of permanent happiness in love ... and the vital importance, in a world of sorrows, of sensitivity to the feelings of others.

Due in no small part to the influence of transnational economic bodies such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization, the G7, G8, G20, and trade agreements between nations with differing degrees of industrialization such as the Central American Free Trade Agreement, the North American Free Trade Agreement, the Free Trade Agreement of the Americas, the European Union, AFTA, ACTA and TPP, regions of economic exchange have become more integrated across the world than ever before and supply chains for vital commodities and products previously maintained within national borders have became distributed across international lines.

In Portugal, however, Mozambique was considered to be a vital part of a world empire.

This wind tunnel facility represents a unique national asset of vital importance to the nation's defense and its competitive position in the world aerospace market.

Participants in the industry argue that commercial tobacco production is a vital part of the American and world economy.

Posidonius advanced the theory that the Sun emanated a vital force which permeated the world.

Jehovah's Witnesses are taught that it is vital to remain " separate from the world " in harmony with Jesus ' description of his followers at John 17: 14-16.

The Hopi believe that these dances are vital for the continued harmony and balance of the world.

Their website states that " The American Jewish Committee has demonstrated a profound commitment to enhancing relations between Jews and Muslims, a vital part of its fundamental dedication to the promotion of interreligious understanding in the United States and around the world.