While the hunting versatility of the breed has served it well in the field, it has caused much confusion and contention among Ridgeback fanciers about what these dogs are, and are not, as hunting companions.

Like the Rat Terrier, the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier of today is bred for versatility, including hunting instincts, soundness of health, great temperament, and good looks.

He was popular with racing fans, and sporting commentators of the day praised him for his gameness, versatility, stamina and weight-carrying ability, as well as for his speed.

Acts such as Bruce Springsteen, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Roger Waters, The Who, Kiss, Rush, Kenny Chesney, The Harlem Globetrotters, World Wrestling Entertainment, Disney on Ice, NCAA Hockey Regional Championships, the AFL ArenaBowl XV game, Detroit Pistons & Michigan State University Basketball exhibition games have demonstrated the Arena's versatility.

The utility and versatility of the arena throughout the years has included the facility being the site of NCAA Regional Tournaments in both men's ( 1980 ) and women's basketball, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association's Girls Sweet 16 basketball tournament, and an NBA exhibition game.

The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association defines versatility as " the dog that is bred and trained to dependably hunt and point game, to retrieve on both land and water, and to track wounded game on both land and water.

Crowe demonstrated his versatility as an actor in this early period of his career by starring soon after as a street gang Melbourne skinhead in 1992's Romper Stomper and then as an inner-Sydney working class gay man in 1994's The Sum of Us before transferring to the USA to commence his Hollywood career.

Not merely content with his fame as a carnatic vocalist, very soon Balamurali proved his immense versatility by playing the kanjira, mridangam, viola and violin.

Although not portable and often expensive, the piano's versatility and ubiquity have made it one of the world's most familiar musical instruments.

Their effectiveness in bonding metal and general versatility have also made them popular among modeling and miniatures hobbyists.

A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety.

It is believed that the ease with which the game may be learned, the emphasis on not-losing rather than winning and the versatility in the rules have made the game the worldwide phenomenon it is today.

This innovation, along with the croissant's versatility and distinctive shape, has made it the most commonplace item of French food in much of the world.

Having gained the world-wide recognition, the band quit the fantasy world in lyrics and made an obvious stab at versatility by adding funk (" Dreamer ") and acoustic folk (" Circus ") elements to the palette.

The versatility of the ladder-frame design also made the Duett a popular choice as a base for customized vehicles such as hot rods and EPA tractors.

In 1934, he made his Broadway debut as a janitor in Hipper's Holiday and became known for his versatility, playing a number of different roles on stage.

CAR magazine made the Visa diesel one of its top ten models on the market for two years running in the mid-1980s ( January 1986 and 1987 ), for its versatility ( higher models in the range had split rear seats which could be lifted-out to give an almost van-like luggage capacity ); ride comfort (" like a limousine "); its ability to maintain high average speeds due to high levels of grip ; and value for money.

With this lineup, their sound had fattened, being made more powerful and adding much versatility that was not possible with one guitarist.

His quiet work ethic and versatility made him a valuable part of the team.

Blackie was a Radical and Scottish nationalist in politics, of a fearlessly independent type ; possessed of great conversational powers and general versatility, his picturesque eccentricity made him one of the characters of the Edinburgh of the day, and a well-known figure as be went about in his plaid, worn shepherd-wise, wearing a broad-brimmed hat, and carrying a big stick.

In the mid 1980s, James Hardie pioneered the development of asbestos-free fiber cement technology, and began designing and manufacturing a wide range of fiber cement building products that made use of the benefits that came from the products ’ durability, versatility and strength.

In three seasons with the Sacramento Kings, Wallace rarely played, but in the brief appearances he made himself known for his versatility and extraordinary athleticism.

Lincoln recreated their unique luxury pickup truck as the Mark LT in the 2006 model year, however they did not repeat many of the mistakes made with the Blackwood — particularly its lack of options and versatility.

Returning fit at the start of the 2003 – 04 Premier League season, Tébily found himself no longer first choice, though his versatility made him the manager's preferred defensive substitute.

During his time at university he participated in Varsity Matches in five sports: cricket ( 1876 – 79 ), football ( 1876 – 78 ), athletics ( 1876 ) ( he was selected to throw the hammer ), rackets ( 1877 – 79 ) and real tennis ( 1877 – 79 ), displaying an ability that made him arguably the pre-eminent sportsman of his generation ; his only rival in terms of versatility was Oxford's Cuthbert Ottaway.

Vrabel exemplified the versatility sought by Patriots head coach Bill Belichick: in addition to his work as a linebacker, Vrabel frequently checked in as a tight end in short-yardage situations, which made him an eligible receiver.

Although higher-horsepower locomotives were available, including EMD's own SD45-2, the reliability and versatility of the 3, 000-horsepower SD40-2 made it the best-selling model in EMD's history and the standard of the industry for several decades after its introduction.

The design of the SEAT 128 was made in Spain by SEAT engineers, and being marketed as " Three Times SEAT " in order to underline its triple combination ability of sportiness, versatility and design, the car was aimed at rich, young drivers.

Perhaps the best way to indicate the versatility of design that characterizes the use of plastics in signs and displays would be to look at what is happening in only one of the areas in this complex field -- changeable signs.

The ability to travel simply by fading into and out of different locations became one of the trademarks of the show, allowing for a great deal of versatility in setting and storytelling without a large expense in special effects.

Respected for his natural style and versatility, Tracy was one of the major stars of Hollywood's Golden Age.

But particularly with reference to the Art Deco mode – a style which goes unmentioned in Rand's novel – Hood in fact showed his creative versatility in designing two Deco skyscrapers so radically distinct from one another as the RCA Building and the McGraw-Hill Building.

He was fitted for this mission, as no one else, through the versatility of his learning and through his clear and charming Hebrew style.

Astrophysicists Geoffrey and Margaret Burbidge remarked that Gold " was one of the outstanding physicists of his time " and that his " versatility was unmatched ".

She later said that it had been one of the few things she had done in Hollywood that gave her a great measure of satisfaction. The Good Fairy ( 1935 ) was a comedy that Sullavan, although not a natural comedienne, had insisted on doing to demonstrate her " wide-ranging versatility ".

His versatility and originality were displayed in his one man show, or " monodramatic entertainment ," entitled At Home or Matthews at Home, which he initiated in the Lyceum Theatre in 1808.

Because of the versatility of the process and the simplicity of its equipment and operation, shielded metal arc welding is one of the world's most popular welding processes.

The Wii's internal technology is mostly the same as the previous game system, the GameCube, and is far behind the computational powers and multimedia versatility of other competing video game consoles in the seventh generation ; still being the only one to focus primarily on motion-based controls.

However, she never received the popularity of a major star because her versatility prevented her from being placed into any one category of music.

Games based learning provides versatility for more than one learning style, and also can affect cognitive and psychomotor skills.

Since the limited number of actions per turn is one of the most important strategic considerations in the game, a player making his army would have to balance the advantages of formation movement and formation combat against the desire to have the versatility of figures from different factions.

His versatility was such that on one occasion he started the match playing as an emergency striker in place of one injured player before being switched to central defence in place of another.

Their versatility and compact size makes them one of the most popular urban construction vehicles.

This arrangement allows the upper portion of the keyboard to sound a different registration than the lower portion, which lends a greater versatility to smaller organs, especially those with only one manual.

Showing his overall versatility, during his last season late in a game under direction of manager Pete Rose, he pitched 1 innings in Dodger Stadium in a blow out game, giving up two hits, no runs, and striking out one batter.

Its versatility makes it one of the most important venues for events.

This palm is one of the staple plants of the Middle East for its versatility and edible fruit.