As we remember those who were lost, the international community must continue to stand with Pakistan, Nigeria and Afghanistan in this final push towards eradicating polio.

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But he figures that sale-driven bonanza will be followed by a shopping lull that will last until December 17, the final Saturday before Christmas weekend (Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, making it likely that the final big Saturday push will come the previous week).

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