1.   Although there is office space sitting vacant throughout Manhattan, big chunks of contiguous space were hard to find even before the World Trade Center attack.

2.   But, as Abdul Kadir notes, the practical aspect of utilising the areas which lie vacant throughout the country for food production is not that simple.

3.   However, despite intensive lobbying, both the Taliban militia and Rabbani government delegates failed to receive OIC backing, with the Afghan seat remaining vacant throughout the conference.

4.   Amazingly, despite the oppressive weather, many of the cooling centers set up for residents who do not have air conditioning remained virtually vacant throughout the weekend.