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.

Another difference between oil and acrylic paints is the versatility offered by acrylic paints-acrylic is very useful in mixed media, allowing use of pastel ( oil & chalk ), charcoal, pen, etc.

Biological processes play a major role in the removal of contaminants and biotechnology is taking advantage of the astonishing catabolic versatility of microorganisms to degrade / convert such compounds.

The versatility of PVC is due to the wide range of plasticisers and other additives that it accepts.

Despite making few forays beyond the arts, his versatility in the disciplines he took up was of such a high order that he is often considered a contender for the title of the archetypal Renaissance man, along with fellow Italian Leonardo da Vinci.

The versatility of structuralism is such that a literary critic could make the same claim about a story of two friendly families (" Boy's Family + Girl's Family ") that arrange a marriage between their children despite the fact that the children hate each other (" Boy-Girl ") and then the children commit suicide to escape the arranged marriage ; the justification is that the second story's structure is an ' inversion ' of the first story's structure: the relationship between the values of love and the two pairs of parties involved have been reversed.

Sondheim's music director, Paul Gemignani, said, “ Part of Steve ’ s ability is this extraordinary versatility .” Merrily, however, was a 16-performance flop.

AES is also used extensively as an evaluation tool on and off fab lines in the microelectronics industry, while the versatility and sensitivity of the Auger process makes it a standard analytical tool in research labs.

A good example of this versatility is oak, which could be referred to as variously an " oak branch ", an " oaken branch ", a " branch of oak ", or the " branch of an oak ".

Druids are the most versatile class in the game, but they lose their instant versatility already on lower levels, as later on a druid that is specialized in the Restoration talent tree for example will not be able to effectively tank in a high level instance just by shapeshifting into Bear form.

Consistently acclaimed for her versatility, she is a six-time Oscar nominee ( five of which came throughout the 1980s, the other in 2011 ), and has been nominated three times for a Grammy Award and once for a BAFTA Film Award.

Found throughout the tropic and subtropic area, the coconut is known for its great versatility as seen in the many domestic, commercial, and industrial uses of its different parts.

His versatility at the height of his career is exemplified by his starring roles in theatrical productions as diverse as the musical Expresso Bongo ( 1958 ) and Peter Brook's celebrated production of King Lear ( 1962 ).

Although Pete is often typecast as a villain, he has shown great versatility within the role, playing everything from a hardened criminal ( The Dognapper, The Lone Chipmunks ) to a legitimate authority figure ( Moving Day, Donald Gets Drafted, Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip ), and from a menacing trouble maker ( Building a Building, Trombone Trouble ) to a victim of mischief himself ( Timber ).

" Roger Ebert, considering the trajectory of her career, wrote that " in a year that has seen her in varied assignments such as Married to the Mob and Tequila Sunrise, the movie is more evidence of her versatility.

Comfrey has long been recognised by both organic gardeners and herbalists for its great usefulness and versatility ; of particular interest is the ' Bocking 14 ' cultivar of Russian Comfrey.

Another reason for its popularity is its flat trajectory, very good penetration and high versatility, depending on what bullet and load are used.

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.

Gene regulation gives the cell control over structure and function, and is the basis for cellular differentiation, morphogenesis and the versatility and adaptability of any organism.

More generally gene regulation gives the cell control over all structure and function, and is the basis for cellular differentiation, morphogenesis and the versatility and adaptability of any organism.

Trans-illuminated signs also show versatility in other directions.

Aeschylus and Sophocles were innovative, but Euripides had arrived at a position in the " ever-changing genre " where he could move easily between tragic, comic, romantic and political effects, a versatility that appears in individual plays and also over the course of his career.

Buckland also states that Bush's idea should be viewed from the historical perspective of microfilm technology developed prior to 1945 rather than based on the power and versatility of digital computer technology developed after 1945.

In theory this could also apply to the 4x and 8x, but most rowing clubs cannot afford to have a dedicated large hull which might be rarely used and instead generally opt for versatility in their fleet by using stronger shells which can be rigged for either sweep rowing or sculling.

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

Furniture was also freestanding, instead of being anchored by the wall, to accentuate the lighthearted atmosphere and versatility of each piece.

Recent exhibitions have also highlighted his versatility.

Gettin Square also featured rising star David Wenham who demonstrated versatility with a string of critically acclaimed roles including the title role in Paul Cox's 1999 biopic Molokai: The Story of Father Damien and the 2001 thriller The Bank, directed by the politically conscious film director Robert Connolly.

Marceau also showed his versatility in motion pictures such as First Class, in which he played 17 roles, Shanks, where he combined his silent art, playing a deaf and mute puppeteer, and his speaking talent, as a mad scientist ; as Professor Ping in Barbarella, and a cameo as himself in Mel Brooks ' Silent Movie, in which, with purposeful irony, his character has the only audible speaking part, uttering the single word " No!

Persian cataphract archery also seems to have been again revived in late antiquity, perhaps as a response ( or even a stimulus ) to an emerging trend of the late Roman army towards mobility and versatility in their means of warfare.

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.

They are often seen competing in Western classes such as trail, barrels, reining, versatility and cow penning, and are also commonly used for trail riding and endurance competitions, driving and gymkhana.

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

Orchards also served as sites for food production and as arenas for manual labor, and cemetery orchards, such as that detailed in the plan for St. Gall, showed yet more versatility.

It was also due in no small part to the relative ease of obtaining a staff as well as the versatility of such a tool: a staff or stick was almost universally present, used as a support for the long daily walks, to help cross the rivers, by the shepherds to protect the cattle from wild animals, and so on.

He impressed the England staff with his versatility, as he can also play down the left wing.

Sorcery also was the first 2. 0 expansion to have non-unique warriors with Item slots, allowing for even greater versatility in army building.

A reflection of its versatility is that BeauSoleil has also earned a Grammy nomination in the Contemporary Folk category, for the 1999 album Cajunization, with songs that effortlessly span Cajun, Calypso, French ballad, blues and other musical styles.

Most frequently associated with West Coast jazz, he was known for his versatility and also played in a number of other styles, including Dixieland, swing, bebop, avant-garde jazz and fusion, as well as contributing to the musical background of hundreds of Hollywood films and television programs.

She is also noted for her versatility as an actress in genres like comedy, drama and action.

ActionScript on Adobe AIR has also increased efficiency and popularity because of its versatility of being able to run on many interfaces.

Additionally, T4SS also secrete virulence factor proteins directly into host cells as well as taking up DNA from the medium during natural transformation, which shows the versatility of this macromolecular secretion apparatus.

Because IVTS provides security, anonymity, and versatility to the user, the systems can be also used for supplying resources for doing illegal activities.