OSX 10.7.4 login items resetting

My macbook pro occasionally resets its login items, about once every month. Its getting more and more iritating so I'm hoping someone can suggest something. I'm running OSX 10.7.4.
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I recently ran into internet connection issue during startup. I managed to find the culprit (it's the firewall) but I believe there should be more behind just blaming the firewall for it.
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