Word: voiding
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...fighting the good fight to ensure that church remained separate from science in American classrooms. His high profile and the great deal of respect he garnered, from loyal supporters and begrudging critics alike, made him a formidable advocate for the likes of Professor Dini. His death has left a void that, I hope, another scientist of similar repute will have the courage to fill...
...will fill the void? There is "a huge reluctance from the traditional pool of candidates," especially current CEOs of public companies, says Julie Daum, head of the U.S. board practice at executive-search firm Spencer Stuart. While board members will not be held personally liable for corporate misdeeds, litigation targeting directors (and the embarrassing publicity it brings) is a growing possibility as shareholders and their lawyers test the breadth of the new rules. Many companies are being forced to widen their searches for directors. This means reaching out to people who have never before served on a board, executives below...
...Kevin Spacey explains why he just became artistic director of London's Old Vic theater - and why he wants to rescue the splendid old place from the ravages of time - he talks about its acoustic character. "There are some theaters where an actor's voice goes out into a void," he says. "You can't feel where it's going, and therefore can't control how the performance is modulated. You learn to manipulate and modify your voice - its energy and rhythm, its highs and lows and vocal quality - so the actual acoustical place you're in can either help...
...fear, however, that without the institutional commitment Avery’s appointment represented, the momentum gained this year will be lost as was the case a decade ago. Therefore, we encourage Lewis to fill the void that will be left by her departure by appointing someone who has the expertise and training necessary to proactively ensure the University’s commitment to the RCD Initiative in a manner similar to its past commitments...
...fightin’, and whorin’. The Grille had been a haven for Harvard students to indulge in pure and honest drunken carousal, with none of the bourgeois lameness of many other bars in the Square. Since its demise, the Hong Kong restaurant has filled that void, with an unforeseen bonus: the chance to exchange punches with a friendly local...