Their framework is a reputation model of learning.

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Sunil Gupta, a spokesman for the jail, which has developed a reputation as a model for reform and prisoner rehabilitation, said Mr. Singh used his clothes to hang himself.

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Metropolitan Portland has gained an international reputation as a model of smart growth, so Bragdon's schedule now regularly includes meeting with visiting urbanists from throughout the world who want to learn from the region's example.

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Perhaps the social reputation route is the right model.

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It said in a statement that "the board remains hopeful that the fundamental strengths of the company, the TX4 model and its global reputation will provide the platform for a successful business in the future".

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Today, it's difficult to talk about Nixon as a model for contemporary Republicans because his political reputation is so tarnished.

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Today, the dominant model for platforms like Facebook or Klout is to equate reputation with influence, based on how many friends I have, or how often other users like or share information I post.

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Gulfstream has recently introduced a new top-of-the-line 650 model that can fly 8, 000 miles without refueling at near-supersonic speed, reinforcing its reputation as the gold standard in business jets.

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