Centreville was of significant strategic value due to its proximity to several important roads, while its position atop a high ridge provided a commanding view of the surrounding area.

Situated in the proximity of the site of ancient Tmutarakan, Temryuk was vied by various powers as a vantage point commanding the mouth of the Kuban River.

Richard Stallman has described this view with an analogy, saying, " The GPL's domain does not spread by proximity or contact, only by deliberate inclusion of GPL-covered code in your program.

Anthropologist John D. Hawks expresses the view that rather than explaining human traits simply and parsimoniously, it actually requires two explanations for each trait-first that proximity to water drove human evolution enough to significantly change the human phenotype and second that there was significant evolutionary pressure beyond mere phylogenetic inertia to maintain these traits ( which would not be adaptive on dry land ) and points out that exaptation is not an adequate reply.

The proximity of the poems to the epistles and their similarity in subject and tone, suggest that they may be interpreted as being written from Cavendish ’ s own point of view.

In view of its proximity to Germany, one of the most popular areas of Denmark for visitors is the South of Sealand and the neighbouring islands.

In total, 20, 200 upgraded seats were installed, with each seat having a tilt of 87 degrees, ensuring a perfect view and proximity to the pitch.

Bernard Haykel, professor of Near Eastern Studies, states that among Sunnis is " a strongly held view that temporal proximity to the Prophet Muhammad is associated with the truest form of Islam.

The view of the ground was entirely obstructed, so the pilots had to rely on a sonar altimeter to judge ground proximity.

Street view north of the Cutlerite church property in Independence, Missouri, showing relative proximity to the Community of Christ Temple.

Due to the beautiful view, bay proximity, cruise ships docked at Ōsanbashi Pier, and the graceful Yokohama Bay Bridge, images of Minato Mirai 21 tend to be used as a symbol of today's Yokohama.

* Modern view on proximity flying video from Norway

The meeting is generally thought to have occurred on the site of St. Augustine's Abbey in Bristol, yet in view of Aust's proximity to that abbey, which is situated 10 miles to the south, it is conceivable that the Archbishop set foot in Aust, perhaps being the place where the British bishops from today's Wales landed, and possibly the village grew from a single church erected on the site commemorating his presence.

Turstin also had a holding at Caerleon across the River Severn, and the two holdings may have been logically related in view of Caerleon's proximity to the western terminal of the Aust Crossing.

Pupils will dilate giving someone the inability to view any notes they have in close proximity, however, long range vision is improved making the speaker more aware of their audience's facial expressions and non verbal cues in response to the speaker's performance.

A 3D rendered view of the rarely seen far ( western ) side of Kapiti IslandOwing to the proximity of Wellington, there are regular tourist trips to the island, limited to 50 people per day, and it is an especially popular destination for birdwatchers.

Front view of the State House, illustrating its proximity to Beacon Street.

San Francisco, the second largest barangay, along with San Joaquin, Santa Ines, Poblacion, Calumpang and other barangays are categorized as urban in view of their proximity to the city proper.

The range is a popular hiking destination, due to the excellent view of Mount Rainier and its proximity to roads and the Sunrise Visitor Center.

Clemency continues to be primarily an agricultural community although it has recently been expanding as a residential area in view of its proximity to the E25 motorway.

It gives guests the opportunity to view grazing wildlife outside their rooms and public areas in the resort within proximity of the animals, conveying the feeling of being in an African savanna.

Some pilgrims expressed the view that this " new " Saint's statue should not stand in such proximity to that of the Blessed Mother.

A substantial Roman baths complex was excavated in the 1970s, but because of its proximity to the cathedral it was not practicable to retain the excavation for public view.

Today all district communities enjoy high values due the close proximity to ocean access and view.

Many cycling activists view these as being more attractive than cycle paths, while others object to being in close proximity to bus exhausts.

Zollicoffer decided it was impossible to obey orders to return to the other side of the river because of scarcity of transport and proximity of Union troops.

MIT's proximity to Harvard University (" the other school up the river ") has led to a substantial number of research collaborations such as the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology and Broad Institute.

The higher regions of the Himalayas are snowbound throughout the year, in spite of their proximity to the tropics, and they form the sources of several large perennial rivers, most of which combine into two large river systems:

This gave rise to the town itself through a combination of a good harbor, proximity to the sea routes, vast timber resources, and a river capable of supporting mills.

The name Ebola virus is derived from the Ebola River ( a river that was at first thought to be in close proximity to the area in Zaire where the first recorded Ebola virus disease outbreak occurred ) and the taxonomic suffix virus.

Other towns in Lauderdale County competing for early settlers because of their proximity to the river were Savage's Spring, nine miles ( 14 km ) below Florence and Waterloo, some downriver.

Wapping's proximity to the river has given it a strong maritime character, which it retains through its riverside public houses and steps, such as the Prospect of Whitby and Wapping Stairs.

Wapping's proximity to the river gave it a strong maritime character for centuries, well into the 20th century.

Foundation trouble thanks to the close proximity to the river then held progress up while the chancel was extended to prop the building up and create a greater level of structural stability, as the nave piers were leaning dangerously to the east.

It seems that the proximity and name of Wroxham Bridge – one side of which, naturally, is in Hoveton – gave rise to the common attribution of the name ' Wroxham ' to that part of Hoveton that is close to the river and may be considered the commercial centre for both villages.

The name was chosen when settlers saw the proximity of the forests, the river and its valley, and the Pacific Ocean, as ideal for enjoying the quality of life, and felt " fortunate " to live there.

Only small amounts of gold were found through panning in the river, and geologic surveys showed gold deposits underground due to the proximity to the Duluth Geologic Complex were not in high enough concentrations to have either an underground or surface mine be economically feasible.

Along with the river, the proximity of the old Morris and Sussex Turnpike, which passed through the region shortly after 1801, and the coming of the Morris Canal, in 1831, made the site a favorable one for development.

The proximity of the river and of the slave state of Kentucky on the opposite shore led to Ripley's role as an early stop on the Underground Railroad, a network of citizens helping slaves escape north to freedom.

Firstly, Roman castra were often sited on flat land, especially in close proximity to or on important nodes like river crossings or intersection trade routes.

It grew in part from factors such as the river and its falls, steel manufacturing, and the proximity of the nearby Ravenna Training and Logistics Site.

Yankton is commonly referred to as the " River City ", due to its proximity to the Missouri River and the importance that the river played in the city's settlement and development.

The proximity to the river enhanced its recreational opportunities for residents and visitors as well.

Throughout its history, Philippi has suffered from floods because of its proximity to the river and the relatively low elevation of most of the town.

The village's proximity to the river became a liability in the early twentieth century, however, when major floods began to afflict the settlement.

It is positioned in close proximity to the Boom towers which originally had a chain suspended between them and would have been used as part of the citys defences and as a method of collecting tolls on goods travelling up river from Great Yarmouth.

The proximity to Cincinnati, the completion of I-75, the nexus of rail service and river traffic, creation of several industrial parks, and the growth of Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport ( located near Hebron in northeastern Boone County near the Kenton County line ) drew many industries into the area.

It is the area along the river with the largest number of human settlements due to its proximity to the river.