She also recommends filling a backpack with crayons, coloring books, toys, and snacks and to hold onto a new or special item until you are airborne.

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Presidential aides say the president is eager to use the line-item veto to target tax loopholes, special interest measures and pork barrel projects.

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On the point of receiving Ibrahim Gambari, the UN Security Council's special envoy, they managed to ensure that the first item on his agenda would be the junta's relations with the UN, rather than the crying need for political reform and national reconciliation in Myanmar.

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But women who purchase an item that they know will be out of stock feel special about owning a limited edition product.

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Stores will house the entire 50-item collection within a dedicated space and no outlet will be offering special pricing.

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Parents can make their own cases for special treatment but usually hire lawyers if they are going after a big-ticket item like private school tuition.

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