Distractions, such as having someone to talk to on the plane or focusing on an engrossing book, can also work to ease the tension.

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Such a partnership could see big cost savings for the carrier, by herding short-haul passengers into trains and focusing on more profitable long-haul plane trips.

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Additionally, it features a macro switching ring on the lens barrel which instantly shortens the minimum focusing distance to approximately 20cm (from image plane), allowing the camera to capture small, close-up subjects with exquisite detail.

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Washington (CNN) -- A Senate committee began its assessment of intelligence reforms put in place after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by focusing Wednesday on the alleged Christmas Day attack aboard a plane landing in Detroit, Michigan.

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