In early 1998, as more bombs were found, and after an abortive attempt to filter out the ammunition, the navy abandoned the beach-replenishment project, dumping the sand into the sea instead.

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Drug dealers were among the first to filter in to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, joining some who never left at all.

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As I turned back onto the I-90 towards Toledo and eventually Detroit, after a nutritious burger and fries, a filter took cars onto the interstate across a lane of oncoming traffic.

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The immediate support of these major figures, who offered universal praise for the Palins' actions after learning their daughter was pregnant, provides the filter through which conservative Christian voters will process the development. iReport.com: Were you married at a young age?

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After all a newspaper with limited area by design becomes a filter for our attention.

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After all, how can one prove beyond doubt that a water filter prevented a child from falling sick?

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Modern Masters looks like an excellent way to allow a small quantity of Modern staples to filter safely to the playerbase, and will likely be a sought after product for players looking to round out Commander and custom decks with spiffy new artwork as well.

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