Very orderly and methodical he looked, with a hand on each knee, and a loud watch ticking a sonorous sermon under his flapped waist coat, as though it pitted its gravity and longevity against the levity and evanescence of the brisk fire.

Ray Lankester has recently discussed this subject, and he concludes, as far as its extreme complexity allows him to form a judgment, that longevity is generally related to the standard of each species in the scale of organisation, as well as to the amount of expenditure in reproduction and in general activity.

If he could think himself of so much use, one gleam of day might, by possibility, penetrate into the cheerless dungeon of his remaining existence--though his longevity is, at present (to say the least of it), extremely problematical.

Moreover: we are to consider, that from the presumed great longevity of whales, their probably attaining the age of a century and more, therefore at any one period of time, several distinct adult generations must be contemporary.

His nickname was "King Ralph", a reference to his political longevity and his management style.

A queen of Lasius niger was held in captivity by German Entomologist Hermann Appel for 28¾ years; also a a Pogonomyrmex owyheei has a maximum estimated longevity of 30 years in the field.

Female Frankeston show more fertility, its productive longevity and durability are one of its many enhanced traits, making it common to find calves whose grandmothers have exceeded 14 calves in their productive life.

Milking Shorthorns are known for their durability, longevity, and ease of calving as well as their versatility in a number of production environments.

A testament to the company’s strong belief from the very start in the longevity of books, it remained in print until 1971.

It is grown as ornamental tree in far eastern oriental classical gardens where it symbolizes longevity.

Influences from and references to religious texts that were common in pharaonic Egypt are seen throughout the entirety of the "Book of the Faiyum," standing as a testament to the longevity of Egyptian religion.

General George Poker Sash is a 104-year-old veteran of the American Civil War who remembers very little about the War but is currently celebrated for his longevity.

The hardwood:conifer timber volume ratio is 1:1,000 in the maritime Pacific Northwest. Another unique feature of Olympic forests is the size and longevity of the dominant tree species.

The ancient Chinese believed that ingesting long-lasting precious substances such as jade, cinnabar or hematite would confer some of that longevity on the person who consumed them.

Many of these substances, far from contributing to longevity, were actively toxic.

Another contributing factor to Matilda's longevity was her having lived the majority of her life indoors, inside a large wire cage, where she enjoyed a stable, protected environment year-round.

The results of his research, which focused on health and longevity, were published in booklets and distributed for free across the country.

Supporters cited the band's accomplishments including longevity, proficiency, and influence, as well as commercial sales figures and RIAA certifications.

He is a member of the Longevity Science Advisory Panel of Legal General, he sits on the European Advisory Board of Princeton University Press and he has served as a scientific advisor to the Technology Development Committee of Abu Dhabi.

According to S. Jay Olshansky and Bruce Carnes, "there is neither convincing evidence nor scientific logic to support the claim that adherence to a Paleolithic diet provides a longevity benefit."

Known for its majestic stature, wide branches, and longevity, the White Oak is the state tree of Maryland.

The Black Sun Press enjoyed the greatest longevity among the several expatriate presses founded in Paris during the 1920s.

On the one hand, Harkin’s success and longevity as Parks Commissioner can be measured in economic terms, namely in tourism profits.

When Yi mein is consumed on birthdays, it is generally referred to as Longevity noodles or Sau mein (壽麵/寿面).

Usually it is consumed with longevity buns during birthday celebrations.

The maximum recorded longevity in the wild for this species is four years.

Slick's longevity in the music business helped her to earn a rather unusual distinction; the oldest female vocalist on a "Billboard Hot 100" chart-topping single.

Twelve senators will reach the mandatory retirement age of 75 before the scheduled end of 2016: Longevity.

These paintings are colorful commentaries on the secret of the longevity of our culture.

In the novel, scientific and technological advances, such as increased longevity, settlements on other planets, and even terraforming, have opened gateways to an extraordinary future.

Despite his short time in the Senate, Heiskell's longevity eventually made him, not only the oldest living former Senator, but also the last surviving person to have been a Senator in the 1910s.

Those listed as verified have been validated by an international body that specifically deals in longevity research, such as the Gerontology Research Group.

The reactivity of the media, rather than a reduction in permeability is more likely the factor that limits field PRB longevity.

Because this technology is relatively new, it is still hard to predict the longevity of sites.

Depending on assumptions of controlling factors, longevity estimates can differ by an order of magnitude (e.g. 10–100 years).

To ensure longevity of tenure, because there were just not enough sporting grounds in Sydney, but with some reluctance, the Glebe-Balmain Club decided to change its name to the Drummoyne Rugby Football Club.

It also has the capability for longevity, as long as the DNA is held in cold, dry and dark conditions, as is shown by the study of woolly mammoth DNA from up to 60,000 years ago, and for resistance to obsolescence, as DNA is a universal and fundamental data storage mechanism in biology.

Due in part to the longevity of the Williams-Williams match, the players remained on court till after 2.11 am, meaning that the match was sixteen minutes shy of the latest match ever played at the Open.

"Muze" declared Jackson "music royalty" and likened the album to continuing her longevity in popular culture.

There is little data on longevity in wild adults, although captive ones have lived for up to 15 years.

This increasing longevity, plus the anchoring of Copland’s score in American culture, suggests near-certain permanence for the ballet.

This longevity was invaluable for the studies because while the monkeys were being trained at a task, neurons that were initially silent began firing as the task was learned, a phenomenon that would not have been observable if the electrode was not capable of long term implantation.

In addition, it has demonstrated longevity of over four years in a human patient, because every component is completely biocompatible.

The longevity of the series has also allowed Brook to report from some of the world’s top film festivals, including Cannes, Sundance, and Toronto.

During the economic times around the millennium, lower initial capital costs seemed to trump longevity as a selling factor.

The maximum longevity of their life is about 27 years.

Being magical can contribute to one's longevity, as there are several characters in the series who are quite long-lived (such as Griselda Marchbanks, who was an invigilator during Albus Dumbledore's O.W.L examinations).

The widespread claims about Reincken's exceptional longevity stem from Johann Mattheson, who, writing in 1722, gave his date of birth as 27 April 1623.

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When asked about his longevity, he said to an interviewer, "If a man doesn't sing well by the time he is 83, when will he, I'd like to know!"