"Daniel William Owens" is a former American football defensive lineman.

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It's the new economic development. This freight train is just a few steps from our doorstep now. The oldest boomers (this week) will be turning 60. That's the tip of the iceberg. As more and more boomers get into their 60s, the market will just be exploding.

Culturally, the black community has always embraced family and church as a source of strength. But technology is a factor in mobility today. You can stay in communication with friends through Palm Pilots and emails.

North Carolina is fifth in the country in getting other states' retirees.

It's working out. The talent's great. The kids are great. Adidas is good about making sure the best interests of the Derby Festival Classic always come first. They haven't strong-armed us in any way.

Certainly, the more all-star games, the more difficult it is. If you weren't associated with a shoe company, I think you'd have a difficult time.

This is as good a collection of players as I can remember. Most of these players will have a major impact on the schools they will be attending next year.

They are good residents with money to spend.