1.   Not only is its reappearance welcome, but its author deserves a special salute from The Northern Echo.

2.   As this nation honors its laborers, the backbone of any civilization, a special salute must be made toward women.

3.   A special salute to Avon Books.

4.   Rather, the event was billed as a special salute to what Boeing calls its JSF One Team in Palmdale, Seattle, St. Louis and around the world.

5.   Wood is given a special salute because solid wood floors can be sanded, restained, and refinished economically.