Mr. President-elect, before we get to the big doings tomorrow, I'd like to propose a last-minute appointment.

The last-minute appointment, Mr. Giuliani said, "unfortunately was made under circumstances that clearly taint his position as chairman."

The phone rang with people calling for last-minute appointments and farewells.

And in an effort to get his way, the mayor is making three last-minute appointments to the board.

A last-minute appointment is not the only trap.

It means you can get last-minute appointments and special favors that B-list people can only dream about.

If you think you do not have a prayer of getting a last-minute appointment at this popular day spa, think again.

"He was at the Capitol till noon today," said Nicolay, "making last-minute appointments."

The musicians have a vested interest in seeing Mr. Maazel succeed, since they pushed for his last-minute appointment.

He had an appointment; a last-minute appointment set up by Urtho himself.