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To sum up, it is a distinctive mark of substance, that, while remaining numerically one and the same, it is capable of admitting contrary qualities, the modification taking place through a change in the substance itself.

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Hornby, of Bembridge Court, Wigan, also changed his plea and admitting possessing class C drugs.

Policemen admit role in steroid supply gang

James Lee Manfield, 32, of Rawsley Unit, Heath Hospital, Cardiff, was given a 12-month conditional discharge after admitting possession of amphetamines.

BROUGHT TO JUSTICE

Irwin Union Bank, without admitting to any allegations, consented to the issuance of the order in connection with its alleged violations of the Board's regulations implementing the National Flood Insurance Act.

Enforcement actions

Admitting there is a problem and quantifying that problem are the first two necessary steps in a process where the last step--actually fixing the problem--is by far the hardest challenge.