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State legislators Gene Ward, left, Colleen Meyer and Lynn Finnegan furiously pounded nails yesterday in a contest to see who could pound the most nails in 30 seconds. This event, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity, was held at the state Capitol to draw attention to affordable-housing legislation.

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Legislative aide Haloa Nakanelua, to the wonderment of onlookers, balanced 13 nails atop one pounded nail.

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Angus McKelvey, left, Lauren Valle and state Rep. Lyla Berg pounded away in the 30-second nailing contest.

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Legislative aide Roosevelt Freeman, with a mouthful of nails, hammered away during yesterday's event.