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"There is only one religion, though there are a hundred versions of it."
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The United States is unique in tracing the principle of equality under law to the great religious principle of creation in God's image. German theorists have generated an independent commitment to equality under law by deriving the principle from the rule of law. The idea of law is hostile to arbitrary distinctions. The rule of law implies, therefore, the necessity of recognizing a constitutional requirement like the German provision: "All persons are equal before the Law." 1 This alternative, rule-of-law rationale suffices for most purposes. And it may account for why the other English-speaking countries seem to have ignored the rhetoric of the key moments in the evolution of American thinking—the 1776 Declaration of Independence and the 1863 Gettysburg Address. 2
Our rhetoric in the years 1776 and 1863 has left us with a deep foundation for our commitment to equality. As Americans, we derive sustenance from our Great Maxim, "All men are created equal." One would expect that these famous words would have had a distinguished career in the rhetoric of the Supreme Court. In fact, these words have been recited much less than one would expect—only twenty-three times in the history of the Court, and usually, as we shall see, in dissenting opinions. The

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UNC has the weapons for Omaha arms race
Make no mistake about it, because it was the theme of the Chapel Hill Super Regional at Boshamer Stadium as North Carolina finished off East Carolina 9-3 on Sunday to sweep the best-of-three series and advance to the College World Series for the fourth consecutive season -- a first-ever accomplishment for an ACC team.
AP Photo/Sara D. DavisAdam Warren had eight strikeouts and allowed only one walk in North Carolina's 9-3 win over East Carolina.
Yes, MLB star-in-waiting Dustin Ackley hit a three-run homer to give the Tar Heels a 7-0 lead in the sixth inning. And yes, UNC pounded out 13 hits to mark the sixth straight game with double-digit hits for a team that's offense was questioned coming into the season.
But it was the pitching performances from starters Alex White on Saturday and Adam Warren on Sunday -- against a power-hitting ECU lineup -- that allowed UNC to coast its way back to Rosenblatt Stadium by a combined score of 19-4.
White recorded a career-high 12 strikeouts in Game 1 and Warren followed it up with an eight strikeout performance on Sunday. For the two-game set, the entire UNC staff posted 23 strikeouts to just four walks.
In his last three starts -- all wins -- Warren has combined for 23 strikeouts and just two walks in beating Duke, Kansas and East Carolina.
So Sunday was really just another day at the office for the senior from New Bern, N.C.
"I just tried to go out there and throw strikes," Warren said. "I tried not to let it get in my head that this was my last start in the stadium, but obviously that big inning we had in the sixth allowed me to pound the zone and let our defense help me out."
OK, sure.
If Warren won't pump his own tires, let his teammates lend a hand.
"It was unbelievable," Ackley said. "Both of those guys threw [late into the game]. When you take that kind of pressure off your bullpen it's just fun and everybody is able to relax and hit more and play defense.
"Especially with pitching, when guys like that have confidence it just makes everyone else more confident."
And let's not forget this was against a Pirates lineup that had six players with at least 13 home runs and a team batting average of .340.
"Those guys are really good hitters," UNC third baseman Kyle Seager said of the ECU lineup. "Their numbers are gaudy and yet both of our pitchers were absolutely dominant. Adam was sensational today, and you can't say enough about Alex because they both give you a chance to win every single time."
With the win Warren improved to 9-2 on the season with a 3.23 ERA and 97 strikeouts against just 34 walks. And opponents are hitting just .239 against him in his 92 innings of work.
White's numbers are nearly as impressive. He's 8-4 with a 4.13 ERA and 109 strikeouts against just 41 walks -- with an opponents' batting average of .234 in 98 innings of work.
"They can pitch away with their fastball in the low 90s as good as anybody you'll see," East Carolina coach Billy Godwin said. "We've seen guys that throw hard all year but not with that type of command. That's a good one-two punch."
And out of the bullpen, coach Mike Fox has a pair of go-to guys as well. Brian Moran is 7-1 with a 1.95 ERA, four saves and a .184 OBA, while Colin Bates is 4-2 with a 2.84 ERA, six saves and a .238 OBA.
"They've got the pitching to go out there and play very well," ECU first baseman Brandon Henderson said. "They've got some very good arms. They're going to be able to compete out there."
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Cal Baptist senior Matt Puig was named an All-American by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches after leading CBU with 70 goals this season.
It's the seventh year in a row the Lancers, who� went 15-17 in their first season in a conference and defeated four top-20 ranked opponents, have had a player named an All-American and third straight they've had a first-teamer.
Puig was also a first-team selection in the Western Water Polo Association and was named to the conference's all-academic team with a 3.02 cumulative grade-point average.
Puig had 21 multi-goal games and also had a team-best 13-game scoring streak. The two-meter player also drew 33 ejections, which was second best on the team.


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By Puggirl
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Comments about Chroma Acrylic Mural Paint:
I paint outdoor paintings and barn quilts on plywood and these paints are excellent for it. The colors are vibrant and they mix well for custom colors. The coverage is also very good. The reason for the four stars is that some of the colors tend to run if you don't let it cure for a long while. The red (Stop) and the blue (Ice) are the ones that I noticed the bleeding on. For crisp separate colors, these need to dry for several hours before painting next to it. Also, I had to use a clear protective coating because those colors also bled a little in the rain. Overall, these are amazing paints and a great value.
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Seems pretty good
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first time i used these on a mural. well see how long the color holds up outside in the desert.
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The Brilliance of the Hues is Delightful.
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I can't be as specific as I would like, because I have yet to apply the paint to my "in-progress mural". Blick personnel answered my calls and had the ability to carry on a conversation regarding the quality (specific for murals) and the lightfastness, as well as the adherence of the pigment to the wall and the sealing thereof.The order arrived within days... maybe three or four, without special delivery. I am amazed and excited by the brilliance of the hues and cannot wait until the painting begins. I do wish the paint company would use standard names for the colors, but with the hues I have seen, that is simply for my convenience. So far I am thrilled. I can't comment on the longevity of the paint quality, but was reassured by literature and research that this brand (Chroma) is in the top of its class for mural paint. It was also a bit less expensive than its competitor, and by ordering through Blick, the shipping was dramatically less. I declare this an excellent buy. When my mural is completed, I will return and post images. The final image will cover a space measuring 24 ft x 8 ft. , and is my first mural to be hung in an outside space. ( I have completed several indoor murals).I award the five star rating solely based upon speed of delivery, and brilliance of color... along with he multiple research I have done. If this view changes, I will let you know!
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Great Coverage! Aweful names!
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I tried these for a Painting Class I was teaching. I only ordered 2 as I don't like the crazy names they use. Makes me unsure of what to expect. Glad I took a bit of a risk. They are fantastic! Covered in one coat. I would like to order more, but again, I don't know what colors to expect from such weird names and while the calypso matched what is on my computer screen, "purple Haze",was better, and darker. Chroma, Please add common pigment names if possible for ease of ordering. Give these a try! My 28 students chose these as the best brand at the party.
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I have not used similar products so don't have anything to compare to. I was impressed with the amount of coverage and the color brightness. Check out the photos.
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By Eglonbird
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I bought this to paint an exterior mural on rough plywood. It covers so well and the color is vibrant. Dick Blick delivered quickly with a great price. I will always use this paint.
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Love that this paint can be used for indoor/outdoor use. Isn't as opaque as I'd I'd like.
Great Mural Paints!
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I'm halfway through my outdoor mural, we've had a lot of rain in between and haven't put any kind of a seal on it. It's still looking gorgeous! Can't wait to finish up and see the finished product.
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Second time using this product for painting on a dumpster. Really easy to mix and blend, easy to apply, and has definitely withstood weather! The colour is really vibrant and consistency was great to work with. No complaints here. I'm using it again for a 12'x24' mural on brick. Here's the most recent dumpster work!
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First time using them and pleased with the end results!
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This was my first time using the Chroma Mural Paints and I found them to easy to work with. I did notice a few of the colors dry a bit darker than anticipated. And that a few colors are a bit more translucent than I was hoping for. But once I started mixing some colors to customize them to my liking I was very pleased with the end results. I think the coverage you get out of a jar is good and the value is also good for the price. Overall I would definitely recommend them.
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The US Department of Homeland Security protects the country from terrorists and keeps a check on illegitimate travel and trade through the US Customs and Border Security Protection which is also assigned the task of monitoring and screening of sea cargo containers. The check for chemical, radiological, biological weapons, explosives and drugs requires the accurate and quick screening of thousands of ocean cargo containers that enter the US ports every day.
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Oklahoma football notebook: RB Damien Williams gets the nod, more carries
Damien Williams was Oklahoma's leading rusher through its first three games, but remained Dominique Whaley's backup — officially, at least.
That changed Saturday, when he started OU's 41-20 win at Texas Tech and was the Sooners' go-to guy out of the backfield from the very first series.
"It felt great, just knowing that I'm gonna be that guy," Williams said. "They're putting more carries on me and letting me do more with the ball.
"They told me last minute, 'You're gonna be the guy. Be prepared to do your assignments.'"
Williams carried the ball 14 times for 48 yards, but he made a bigger impact in the Sooners' passing game — catching six passes for 82 yards, including a long of 38 yards.
Whaley's only two carries came back-to-back in the second quarter; the second was for 18 yards and moved the Sooners to Tech's 1-yard line.
On the next play, backup quarterback Blake Bell entered the game scored to give OU a 14-10 lead. The Sooners didn't trail again after that.
That Williams' first start came in Lubbock is interesting because it was almost his home; the junior-college transfer from Arizona Western took his college decision all the way to signing day last February, and the final two schools he chose from Oklahoma and Texas Tech.
"I'm with the team that I'm with, and I'm happy to be with my team," Williams said of the game between his final two college choices. "It didn't really matter."
Trey Metoyer, the true freshman receiver expected to be an instant superstar, continued the slow start to his Oklahoma career Saturday, making no catches in Lubbock.
On OU's first drive, Metoyer dropped a sure 13-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Landry Jones.
Two plays later, Jones found senior Penn State transfer Justin Brown for a touchdown, his first as a Sooner.
Two first-year Sooners made their first career catches Saturday. True freshman Durron Neal caught two passes — both on the same second-quarter drive — for 38 yards, including a 25-yard grab.
Junior Lacoltan Bester, who transferred to OU from East Mississippi Community College, also made his first career grab, a 10-yarder midway through the third quarter.
Oklahoma began Saturday's game in a dime package, with six defensive backs and just one linebacker.
It was a set the Sooners stayed in for much of the game, with sophomore Julian Wilson playing in the sixth defensive back spot and the linebacker frequently rotated between Tom Wort, Corey Nelson, Frank Shannon and Aaron Franklin.
Shannon and Wilson each finished with six tackles, which was tied with Nelson and Aaron Colvin for the team high.
Shannon also sacked Tech quarterback Seth Doege for a 10-yard loss.
"Frank had a heck of a game," said coach Bob Stoops. "Julian Wilson played a ton. He did well.
"All of those guys came in and did a nice job. The guys up front I thought got excellent pressure overall."
Near the end of the first quarter, senior defensive tackle Jamarkus McFarland intercepted a pass, but then fumbled it back to Tech on the Red Raiders' 4-yard line.
McFarland left the game with an apparent ankle injury and didn't return, although he stayed in uniform and on the sideline the rest of the game.
After the game, defensive coordinator Mike Stoops said he wasn't sure of McFarland's status, but the senior was seen slightly limping toward the team bus.
"I guess he twisted his ankle," Mike Stoops said. "I don't know ... his status."
Also, redshirt freshman reserve guard/center Nila Kasitati hurt his knee in the second half and didn't return.
He was later seen on the sideline with ice on his knee, and was walking with crutches after the game.
Mike Stoops, in his first season back as Oklahoma's defensive coordinator, is excited to head back to the Cotton Bowl next weekend for the Red River Rivalry.
"It's a special game," Mike Stoops said. "This is what you come to Oklahoma for. It's Oklahoma-Texas, and (Saturday's win) gives us a lot of momentum and a lot of confidence going down there. That's good for us."
Mike Stoops spent five seasons in Norman, leaving after the 2003 Big 12 title game to take Arizona's head coaching position, a job he held until being fired midway through the 2011 season.
After Texas Tech's win last week at Iowa State, the Red Raiders were ranked No. 1 nationally in total defense and passing defense, and No. 5 in scoring defense.
It's safe to say the Red Raiders will fall in those rankings after Saturday's loss to Oklahoma, in which the Tech defense surrendered 34 points — not counting Javon Harris' third-quarter interception return for a touchdown — and 259 passing yards.
Entering Saturday's game, Tech opponents were averaging 10.8 points, 82 passing yards and 167.5 total yards per game.
Jones' two touchdown passes Saturday increased his career total to 100, tying him for 13th all-time with former Marshall QB Chad Pennington. He also became one of three players in Big 12 history — and one of 23 in NCAA history — to have 100 career touchdown passes and 13,000 career passing yards. ... Tress Way booted a 71-yard punt in the first quarter into the wind, which is his season long and ties for the third-longest in his career. ... The game's 60,800 fans in attendance set a Jones AT&T Stadium record. The previous record of 60,454 was set in 2010 against both Texas and Oklahoma State.


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NORMAN — Let's get two things straight as the Cincinnati Bearcats come to Owen Field. 1. Big East football stinks. 2. That didn't keep West Virginia from lighting up the Sooners in the Fiesta Bowl and it doesn't have to keep Cincinnati from pulling a shocker today. The Bearcats are legit, with 16 starters off a team that in 2007 went 10-3 and finished 17th in the polls. But UC's conference stinks. The Big East went 4-4 last week, with all four victories coming against Division I-AA foes. When the Big East played a real team, it lost. This is a league kept alive by West Virginia, which should have been shanghaied to the ACC along with Miami and Virginia Tech. The Big East went 8-10 against fellow BCS-league foes last season, thanks to West Virginia's 3-0. And you know what happened in the Fiesta, where the better team won 48-28. But the Big East still has an image problem. Only us gridheads even know who's in the league. I asked four random Sooners this week to name Cincinnati's conference. Sam Bradford and Jon Cooper knew Big East. Alan Davis guessed Big Ten. Brandon Caleb guessed Pac-10. They don't teach geography like they once did. "I never really followed Cincinnati football," Davis said. "I always followed Cincinnati basketball. Kenyon Martin, all those guys." No doubt, Cincinnati is a hoops school. But it's not too shabby on the gridiron. The hire of coach Brian Kelly has been a master stroke. Kelly is 12-3 at Cincinnati. Truth is, you figured the Big East would do a lot for a mid-major football program like Cincy, which came aboard in 2005. Instead, Cincy has done a lot for the Big East. Cincinnati last season won at Rutgers and at South Florida. With Louisville's bewildering fall, Cincinnati could be poised to rise in the Big East. Will the Bearcats be another West Virginia or just another Big East rumdum? No better place to start finding out than Owen Field.


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I ROSE on the morning of July 17th, dejected and depressed, and while we drank our coffee before starting on the march, I ventured to tell Emin of my conversation with Hawashi Effendi the evening before. He affected to make light of it, but told me he had decided not to go straight down to Rejaf, but to remain at Kirri, a station two days' march this side of Rejaf, and send on Hamad Aga and the other officers to tell the officers of the 1st Battalion of their meeting with us. After doing this, Hamad Aga was


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I just started the pill and have been bleeding for almost a month. I am also cramping. It's light and heavy, is it bad?
The simplest answer is probably not to take the pills and see your doctor. It hardly seems worth bleeding constantly.
Then GTF off the pill and see your gynocologist pronto.
My feeling after having been with many females on the pill is that you have a pill that's absolutely not appropriate for you. The pill is supposed to help regulate your periods, not make them worse. The hormonal dosage is probably very wrong for you. It may also be that the pill is wrong for you, period. Then it's either an IUD if you can take it (but you might not, looks like your uterus is extremely irritable) or...condoms for bf, however unpleasant it is to ********* in latex. Or anal sex.
I thought it was normal to bleed when you start the pill...? but then again, I never really paid much attention in health class.
Sorry about your miscarriage. See a doctor
You need to go see the doctor. I'm on the pill and I've never had constant bleeding. During your period time, the flow should be lighter when your on the pill. Perhaps your on a type of pill that is not compatible with your body so you require a different brand.
well sometimes it can take a while for your body to adjust, but if its been going on for a month i suggest you tell your doctor (could mean that pill is too weak for you)
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- NEW Fuel Gauges
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Beam: 19 ft 7 in
LWL: 41 ft 5 in
Displacement: 27500 lbs
Total Power: 1100 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Johnson & Towers Detroit Diesel
Year Built: 1999
Engine Model: 6V92TI
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Starboard
Engine Hours: 650
Engine Power: 550 HP
Engine 2:
Engine Brand: Johnson & Towers Detroit Diesel
Year Built: 1999
Engine Model: 6V92TI
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Port
Engine Hours: 1300
Engine Power: 550 HP
Cruising Speed: 24 knots
Maximum Speed: 28 knots
Fresh Water Tanks: (128 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (524 Gallons)
Number of cabins: 1
Number of heads: 1
September 2013 Updates
- Bottom completely sanded and repainted
- New dripless shaft logs installed
- New bolsters installed
- Complete service done
- Boat is in turn-key condition
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SEAHAWK's spacious interior has a comfortable owner's stateroom forward, a large galley area and a stall shower in the oversized head. SEAHAWK has 1 stateroom and 1 Vacu-flush head and accommodations for up to 5 people. The salon sofa pulls out to a sleeper and there is also a fold out bunk.
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The interior features immaculate satin finish varnish on all of the teak doors and trim, ample cabinets, lockers, drawers and shelving, and is highlighted by a solid teak and holly sole throughout. The cushions are upholstered in a beautiful, dark blue leatherette.
- Built-in central vacuum system
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- 2 x SS sinks
- Norcold refrigerator
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- Panasonic microwave
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- 2 x Cedar lined hanging lockers
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- Antennas
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- Furuno FCV-292 color fish finder
- Motorola (fixed) cell phone
- Dytek ST1000 water temperature gauge
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- 1 x Type IV PFD
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- Life Raft
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Competency-Based Education and Extended Transcripts: IMS Global Learning Consortium Enabling Better Digital Credentialing
In a nutshell: "IMS initiatives in digital credentialing enable interoperable competency ecosystems and empower institutions to award credentials beyond the traditional transcript." In addition, "The prevalence of informal and community learning on the web, a renewed appreciation for the value of service learning, and recognition of workplace and experiential learning are all expanding conceptions of what could/should be included in a person's learning record." Organizations working with IMS on this include collegiate registrars and AACRAO, the Competency Based Education Network C-BEN, and the Badge Alliance. The competency data model itself includes four key data elements:
- competency hierarchy - these "help institutions sustain coherent programming across many technology tools."
- competency type - these "empower institutions to control and clearly communicate their curricular models."
- competency code - this "is a logical reference to the full competency statement."
- competency scores - this "enables institutions to report student-level competency scores based on the institution's assessment strategy."
The idea is "to support an extended transcript for CBE as well as general interoperability among higher education institutional systems." There is a working prototype showing how an extended transcript might be displayed in a web browser. The next task to to see widespread adoption, implementation in learning technology, testing and evaluation. 9 page PDF.
Today: 272 Total: 900 Deborah Everhart, Lea, Jeff Grann, Mark Leuba, Joellen Shendy, IMS Global, 2016/05/23 [Direct Link]
Are OERs Sustainable?
This is an excellent posts looking at five key questions regarding the sustainability of open educational resources (OERs), backed with examples and references. Here they are
- "Is the production of OERs sustainable?" After the end of the UKOER funding stream, there was "a dramatic decline in the number of resources added to JORUM." But a "huge amount" of content is being produced on other platforms. "I see this not as a petering out of OER production, but a shift in its context."
- "Are OER platforms sustainable?" We don't know yet. "Entire platforms can disappear. In the non-open world, the closing of a platform means the loss of its content. We don't have that problem in the OER world."
- "Are communities of open practice sustainable?" There are examples both ways, but "the continuation of the OER conference itself suggests a positive answer to the question about communities."
- "Are the OERs themselves sustainable: are they being updated so as not to lose relevance?" A tiny number of resources get remixed, but is that bad? Most academic publications aren't cited, but a small number get a huge number of citations. "To decide whether too much or too little adaptation is happening, we need to know the distribution that "'should' exist, and it's not clear how to do this."
- "Do OERs promote an awareness of sustainability across all subjects?" We don't know.
Great stuff. I read this as argumentation in support for the community-based approach to OERs, rather than institutionally funded and supported. But having said that, I would be loathe to withdraw all funding from the field: what's needed are the tools, supports and scaffolds to help communities build and share their own OERs.
Today: 362 Total: 1552 Martin Poulter, OPENEDSIG Archives, 2016/05/23 [Direct Link]
Documents are the new Email
The idea of this post is to point to the new role of documents as communications tools. Of course, they're always been communications tools, but only as attachments, or worse, printed paper. The new role of documents will see them stored in places like Google Drive, Dropbox, and Sharepoint. Of course many companies already do this, and are beginning to see the second trend identified here: the shifting of a lot of incidental communications to social networks (or social-network-like systems). They're quick, informal, and can be used to refer to documents. But there's also a third trend, hinted at but not explicitly stated: documents themselves will disappear over time, becoming instead entities in a linked database. We need a better approach to databases to make this work, but this is just on the horizon. Via Doug Belshaw.
Today: 176 Total: 896 Stowe Boyd, Work Futures, 2016/05/23 [Direct Link]
George Siemens wrote a nice tribute to Gardner Campbell that was interpreted as a critique of Jim Groom. "Gardner was an originator of what eventually became the DIY/edupunk movement," wrote Siemens. "Unfortunately, his influence is rarely acknowledged." That's not Groom's fault; I was the fourth person on the edupunk panel at SxSW along with Jim and Gardner and Barbara Ganley and at the time everybody was given credit. But you know how it is with media. And it's hard now because a lot of us (including Campbell) are losing the positions we had in both our own institution and in the open access movement generally. This is partially media, partially corporatization, and partially the unyielding force of history. But as Michael Caulfield says, we "You have to assume your allies have good intentions and are being thoughtful and reflective about their practice. You have to treat differences in approach as differences in personal theories of change, not as tests of moral fiber."
Today: 81 Total: 1203 Michael Caulfield, Hapgood, 2016/05/20 [Direct Link]
Small is Beautiful: A Study of Ed-Tech as if People Mattered
Of course it would be Jim Groom who channels E.F. Schumacher in the context of education technology, "of how small is beautiful in terms of IT, experimentation, community, open infrastructure, and individual empowerment. I ended on the note that rather than big companies and governments archiving the web, it's often small, renegade outfits like Archive Team that have preserved 15 years of Geocities sites before they were deleted by Yahoo!" I suppose I would want to amend that original formulation to say that small and connected is beautiful. "The individual web archivist, the marginal group of distributed "hobbyists," the small nodes of people that make the web great are the one's that empower it's possibilities and fuel the long revolution." Yeah.
Today: 32 Total: 874 Jim Groom, bavatuesdays, 2016/05/20 [Direct Link]
Artificial intelligence, cognitive systems and biosocial spaces of education
This article looks at two approaches to AI in education. First, "in the Pearson view, a marketplace of AI applications will both be able to provide detailed real-time data analytics on education and learning, and also lead to far greater levels of achievement." They're working on this now. A lot of what I've talked about in the past - "real-time intelligent analytics conducted up-close within the pedagogic routines" - forms part of this vision.
Second, in the IBM view, educational technology is moving toward a 'cognitive vision' of software that is not preprogrammed with learning tools, but is like instead, for example, "a 'classroom that will learn you' through constant and symbiotic interaction between cognizing human subjects and nonhuman cognitive systems designed according to a model of the human brain." This of course resembles the model of LPSS that i was trying to develop here at NRC. As IBM says, "It's true that cognitive systems are machines that are inspired by the human brain. But it's also true that these machines will inspire the human brain, increase our capacity for reason and rewire the ways in which we learn."
There's a third part to the article which looks at 'biosocial spaces': "The brainy space of the educational environment interacts with human actors, getting 'under the skin' by becoming encoded in the embodied human learning brain. Human brain functions are augmented, extended and optimized by machine intelligences." I think this is exactly right. This is next-generation educational technology, not previous-generation educational technology. This is overall quite a good article, with numerous links to original sources.
Today: 52 Total: 902 Ben Williamson, Code Acts in Education, 2016/05/20 [Direct Link]
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The centers, also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers, received $1.7 million this week to help about 44,000 Oklahomans enroll into health insurance coverage and hire 38 workers.
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The grant money was issued through the Health Resources and Services Administration, a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that focuses its efforts on improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured or medically vulnerable.
Eighteen community health organizations that operate 73 sites will use the money to help their patients understand what their coverage options are.
Judy Grant, interim executive director of Oklahoma Primary Care Association, said staff members who provide assistance will serve as independent voices and will not represent any insurance company.
One of the key concerns has been that many people who would qualify for insurance under the exchange don't know anything about the program. About half of Americans say they do not have enough information about the health reform law to understand how it will impact their own family, a share that rises among the uninsured and low-income households, according to a poll conducted through the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Grant said signing up for insurance, regardless of whether a person has done it before, can be overwhelming.
Many of the people who qualify for coverage under the health insurance exchange are the "working poor" and typically work for employers who cannot afford to offer health insurance, she said.
"It's not something that all Oklahomans embrace, but the fact of the matter is — it's here, and we want Oklahomans to know what their choices are and the best routes to take, and that is what this funding is designed to do," Grant said.
... It's here, and we want Oklahomans to know what their choices are and the best routes to take, and that is what this funding is designed to do."
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By Day He's a Mild-Mannered Civil Servant Who Specialises in Anger Management by Night, He's a No-Holds-Barred Combatant Who Gets into a Cage for Bloody and Brutal Fighting ; No Holds Barred: James Mair in His Title-Winning Fight
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JUST in the door from another day at the office, James Mair looks everyinch the professional person. In his smart suit, crisp shirt and tie, he exudesa businesslike air that befits his role as a civil servant with the ScottishExecutive. But when his nine-to-five demands are met, a surprising side to themild-mannered government worker is revealed.
For 28-year-old James is fast becoming a top name in a sport branded 'barbaric'by politicians, senior police officers and religious leaders - he is a cagefighter. The James Mair who by day trains government staff in customer servicetechniques is also James 'Nightmare' Mair, British Middleweight Champion in thecontroversial sport that mixes martial arts, boxing and wrestling.
It pits two opponents against each other in an octagonal cage that gives themno corner in which to hide as they wage a brutal and bloody battle of punching,kicking, kneeing, grappling and elbowing each other to the finish. And it is inthe centre of this cage that father-of-one James, who has spent eight yearsworking in human resources, becomes another man altogether.
Watching him in action as he overpowers his adversary, throwing him face downon the floor and using his legs to lock him down, the transformation is clear.Pumping veins stand out white against the blood red of his temples as he rainspunch after punch on his foe's head, imbuing each brutal blow with everythinghe has.
The roaring of the raucous crowd seems to spur him on - even the 'come on,sweetheart' chirped repeatedly by his excited auntie who cheers his every move- until the referee steps in to declare him the winner.
He has only been cage-fighting for just over a year, victorious in his firstamateur contest in July 2006, but he is now a professional and a champion inthe field known as ultimate fighting, cage combat or mixed martial arts.
He has his long-term sights set on the U.S., where the sport began in the early1990s and has since achieved such a following that it has overtaken boxing andwrestling as a spectator sport, setting record figures for pay-per-view TVevents. In the U.S., it is a booming industry with an annual turnover of$5billion and top fighters who earn $1million a fight.
Now cage-fighting has crossed the Atlantic to this country, where it isrocketing in popularity but also raising the hackles of its detractors, who sayit is nothing more than a violent spectacle that harks back to the gruesomedays of gladiators in ancient Rome. But 6ft James, weighing in at 13st 7lb, isadamant that the sport is one of the most skilled in existence.
'It's raw,' he admits, at his home in Dalkeith, Midlothian. 'That's the bestword to describe it - raw. It's a full-contact, combat sport. There's noholding back. If you're taking part, you know the rules, you know the risks. Weknow the danger. We train for every dangerous scenario. We learn how to defendand how to endure blows.
'There are things you cannot do - you can't eye gouge, you can't bite, youcan't spike someone with your elbow on the back of the neck and you can't groinstrike. It is controlled.
'You have to be an intelligent fighter - the best fighters are intelligent.It's a discipline that requires competitors to be highly skilled. If some guyoff the street fancied his chances, he wouldn't last five seconds.' James, theson of driving instructor Jake and shopworker Christina, was nine when he tookup karate. At 14, he moved on to tae kwon do, winning a black belt and theScottish championship two years later.
IGOT into Thai boxing when I was 18,' he says. 'It was more raw, bringing inelbows and knees, and I liked the full contact. It was tougher. When I wasabout 20, I put martial arts aside and concentrated on my fitness in general,taking up boxing when I was 25 as part of my workout regime.
'I only got into mixed martial arts last year. I'd been following it for awhile on TV and then heard there was a club in Edinburgh. …


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Recent commercial real estate transactions as reported by area brokerage firms.
Diane Moore has leased 1,500 square feet of office space for a counseling business at Fieldstone Office Park, 11105 N.E. 14th St., Suite B, Vancouver. Doug Bartocci of Norris, Beggs & Simpson represented the landlord and Jill Lutz of Real Living, The Real Estate Group represented the tenant.
Eurotech Inc., a software and technology company, has subleased 627 square feet of rentable space in the Webber Building, 400 Columbia St., Suite 160, Vancouver, from Kramer Gehlen & Associates. Adam Roselli of Eric Fuller & Associates represented the sublessor and KC Fuller of Eric Fuller & Associates represented the sublessee.
Herontide LLC, investors, has purchased One Lake Place Condominiums, a 60-unit complex at 5264 N.E. 121st Ave., Vancouver, from Turnaround Inc. The purchase price was $4,200,000. Charlie Kleier and Sierk Braam of Norris, Beggs & Simpson represented the seller and Todd Locker of Marketplace Brokerage represented the buyer.
Keys to Advancement, a non-profit group, has leased 735 square feet of office space at First Place Plaza, 12503 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 221, Vancouver. Tamara Fuller of Norris, Beggs & Simpson represented the landlord and Trevor Sosky of Keller Williams Commercial represented the tenant.
Matthew Janik, owner of a website and marketing firm, has subleased 588 square feet of space at 14208 N.W. Third Court, Suite 110, Vancouver, from Pacific Cascade Parking Equipment Corp. Adam Roselli of Eric Fuller & Associates represented both parties.
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LP Release Tuesday: November 22nd, 2011
By Joseph Giannone 4 years ago
Popular music is like a revolving door of ideas and influences. Whether its a group recreating a sound from long ago, artists mashing together multiple influences and genres, reusing ideas that prove popular, or even bringing back a certain style of rock music thats way past its prime, the door really never stops turning. To say that all musicians do this would be a lie though. There are some artists who prefer straying away from the norm and making something unique to them and their sound over rehashing what was done before or whats proven to make money. The indie pop group Fun., punctuation intended, and noise pop darlings Sleigh Bells are among the few bands that aren't, so to speak, cookie-cutter-rock.
Sure, some of their influences are obviously from The Beatles or even that slight Queen reference, but what rock band nowadays doesn't have some influence from them? In addition to Fun. and Sleigh Bells, there are other equally impressive and unique groups releasing new albums today; like the pop-punk inspired Cheap Girls, indie rock stars Cursive and the jam band of funk, Galactic. If youre interested in highly opinionated responses, what these bands have to offer you in the music department, or how the hell to describe Sleigh Bells sound, continue reading! Heres this weeks installment of LP Release Tuesday :
The No One To Blame songwriters came out with their debut album My Roaring Twenties in 2010 to critical acclaim. Both the indie and punk circles fell in love with the record, giving it a constant stream of sales, even though the group is still under that crappy moniker up-and-coming. Thats hopefully all about to change today though, with their sophomore effort Giant Orange hitting shelves. The production on this album is just as sleek as their past efforts, but this time around they are taking in some new influences. With a band like Cheap Girls, change is always welcomed.
Cursive defies all odds though. Their epic sound evokes both the power of their leading man's angst, and maybe unintentionally, helps them overcome all their label mates by showing off impeccable musicianship. Cursive has since left their more indulgent tendencies behind though, and their amazing cello player Gretta Cohn, for a simpler sound. Yet, the group is still at its core a grave exploration of Tim Kasher, both lyrically and sonically. Their seventh album, I Am Gemini comes out today, and if you like thought provoking music with an emotional edge, I highly suggest checking them out.
There are some rappers who break away from the mold and strive to be different from the rest, like Wu-Tang Clan, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Busdriver and many more. There are also a couple of jam bands out there that arent pleased with simply recreating something thats proven popular. Groups like Govt Mule, Medeski, Martin, and Wood, and Umphrey's McGee are among the most unique. Yet, there is no other band that sticks out more than the funk induced jams of Galactic. Hailing from New, Orleans, the jazz-funk band's music takes the complexities of their contemporaries and strips the superfluous music down to a sound that is both widely popular with fans outside the jam band circuit, while still enthralling those who follow Widespread. Galactic is releasing its tenth album today, and its called Carnivale Electricos.
The second is that after much trial and error with their lackluster 2010 debut Treats, the duo learned how to benefit from their bizarre style of music without fundamentally changing. Instead of making an awkward sounding barrage of noises, the band has learned when and how to place sounds, synthesizers and noises at key moments throughout their work. Today Sleigh Bells releases its sophomore record Reign of Terror, which thoroughly creates an album populated with the sometimes eerie soundscapes they are known for, but their new found song writing abilities are top knotch here with great lyrics and catchy hooks. Reign of Terror is an example to audiences and other bands, that if you're talented musician you should take some risks, because the output will likely be outstanding.
The reason why this group is so special is that Aim and Ignite creates a complex work of progressive rock that features a great pop sensibility that's layered with electronic orchestra instruments and synthesizers. With Fun. making an album like that, their ambitions proved you can still make complex pop music and have wide appeal. In whats sure to bring them more fame then before, Fun.s newest album Some Nights hits stores today. Like most bands searching for wider acclaim, Some Nights features drastic changes in their sound. Their proggy indulgences are long gone, and are opted out for sleeker song structures with a wider variety of electronica beats, and pop oriented songs. The band has stated that their latest work took inspiration from hip-hop productions like that of Kanye West, which totally shows in the album's highly produced sound and occasional use of the vocoder. While I may enjoy their debut more, this once unknown and magnificent discovery is now looking to be appreciated by everyone. You should listen to Fun..
Other Releases This Week:
Archers of Loaf- VeeVee
Bright Moments- Natives
Josh Ritter- Bringing in the Darlings[EP]
Grimes- Visions
Sinead OConnor- How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?


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Expert Reviewed
How to Give Your Hamster a Bath
Three Methods:Finding Other SolutionsUsing a Damp ClothBathing Your HamsterCommunity Q&A
Does your room smell like a pigpen because of your hamster's cage? If you investigate the source of the smell, you may find out it's not the cage, but the hamster itself that is beginning to stink! Though under normal circumstances hamsters should never really need a bath, which can disrupt their natural oils and possibly be detrimental to their health, here are some methods of cleaning your hamster.
Method 1
Finding Other Solutions
1Avoid bathing your hamster if possible. Only bathe your hamster if there is something stuck in its fur or if he has come in contact with a toxic chemical. Bathing your hamster in water washes out their natural oils and can seriously harm them!
- During estrus, female hamsters can also have a different odor when they are in heat.
2Clean the hamster cage more frequently. The best way to address a smelly hamster is to clean out his cage more frequently. Before attempting a bath, change your cage-cleaning habits and see if the smell improves.
- Touch up problem areas up daily and change all of the bedding weekly.
3Ensure that your hamster really needs a bath. The only time you should give your hamster a bath is if there is something on its coat that could harm him, e.g. something toxic or sticky on his coat or something stuck to him that he could choke on if he tried to clean himself.[1]
- If you've spilled something harmful on your hamster, you will probably wish to bathe it.
4Try a sand bath first. If your hamster is not life-threateningly dirty, a sand bath should be sufficient.The hamster will roll around in the sand, and the sand will cause most dirt to fall off naturally.
- Buy chinchilla sand at the pet store and put it in a little bowl for your hamster.
- Make sure to buy sand, not dust, as dust can cause respiratory problems for your hamster.
- If the sand is a permanent fixture in your hamster's cage or playpen, make sure to check it daily as your hamster may start using it as a litterbox.
5Make sure there is no other way to remove the problem substance. For example, if your long-haired hamster has gum in its fur, you can simply cut it out.
Method 2
Using a Damp Cloth
1Fill a basin with one or two cups of room temperature water. Add one drop of unscented pet shampoo. Wet a washcloth and in the basin. If there are suds or any kind of lather, you've used too much shampoo. Start over.
2Swab your hamster with the cloth. Very carefully rub in the direction of its fur, like you would when you're petting it.[2]
3Wipe your hamster off with a soft, dry towel. Gently wipe your hamster with a very soft towel in the direction of its fur to remove water and dampness.
4Place your hamster back in its cage. Be sure the cage is clean and fresh, and place the cage in a place that is a little warmer than normal if possible. Make sure there's absolutely no cold air draft.
Method 3
Bathing Your Hamster
1Consider whether a bath is absolutely necessary. Only consider this if your hamster has come in contact with a toxic substance that can't be spot cleaned, and you can't bring it immediately to the vet. It is not uncommon for hamsters to die from being bathed, either by drowning or because they got sick after the bath.[3] Some situations that might warrant a bath include:
- It fell in something that was potentially dangerous or toxic such as neat disinfectant, white spirit, corrosive substances such as an acid, nail polisher remover
- The coat got covered in something that would be toxic or cause a stomach upset if the animal groomed and swallowed it (non-food substances such as those mentioned, or chocolate, jam, honey)
- The hamster was covered in something really sticky which could irritate the skin (chewing gum that could not be removed by spot cleaning or cutting fur) or that would cause a bowel obstruction if the hamster chewed it off the skin (blu tac, putty, wax) or a substance that would damage the skin such as urine
2Fill a bowl with a couple centimeters water. If you absolutely must bathe your hamster as a last resort, get a bowl and fill it with a couple centimeters of lukewarm water.[4]
3Bathe your hamster very gently with plain water. Moisten your hamster, taking care to keep the water away from her face. You can also use a cloth or an old toothbrush with soft bristles to gently clean the hamster. Again, make sure not to get water on or near the hamster's face. [5]
4Add unscented pet shampoo if necessary. If water alone will not remove the toxic or sticky substance, you can use a very small amount of the mildest unscented pet shampoo you can find. Be very careful to keep the shampoo and water away from your hamster's face.
5Rinse the hamster. If you used any shampoo, be sure to use plain lukewarm water to rinse the hamster off and completely remove any shampoo residue.[6]
6Pat your hamster dry with a soft, clean towel. Place your hamster on top of a dry towel and use the other end of the towel or a second towel to gently pat your pet dry. If you rub, be sure to do so very gently in the direction of its fur.
7Place your hamster back in its cage. Make sure to get most of the water off before putting your hamster back in its cage to sleep off its agitation. Make sure your hamster has plenty of substrate to dry itself on and to keep it warm.
Community Q&A
Can I groom a hamster?
- Yes, and grooming is fun for both of you. Put the hamster in a little shoe box or bin where it can't crawl out and lay out some chew toys. Get an old clean toothbrush or buy a grooming kit from a store and carefully lay the tools in the box. After a few minutes, try to brush the hamster gently. If it gets freaked out, put the brush down and put your hamster back in the cage. Repeat this method for a week or two. The hamster will get use to it and come to anticipate it.
I have had a hamster for a while but it is still biting me. What do I do?
- Be more careful around it. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before touching your hamster. Let it sniff your hand before picking it up and make sure that you warn it of your appearance, such as softly singing or talking gently. Stroke it a bit. If it bites, retract with a firm but soft "No." At this, the hamster will probably realize it was not right to bite you.
When should I give my hamster a bath?
- Hamsters are susceptible to colds; getting one wet makes it easier for him to catch one. This is one reason why hamster owners are warned to never bathe their hamsters. Another reason bathing is risky is because it removes essential oils from the fur that help keep the hamster healthy. It extreme circumstances, you can spot-clean areas, such as when a hamster has gotten something toxic in his fur. Do so in a warmed environment, and get the fur dry quickly after cleaning. Return the hamster to its habitat only once he's completely dry.
How often do I clean my hamster -- is it okay each half a month?
- It depends on whether or not your hamster needs a bath. It depends on whether or not you have spilled anything toxic on your hamster. If you just want to give your hamster a clean, then dab it with a wet toothbrush or a comb and then pat it dry, maybe once a week.
- If this is your first time bathing a hamster, look at other articles or talk to a current hamster owner to find the best way to clean your hamster.
- Comfort your hamster as you bathe it. This will minimize agitation and fright.
- Don't simply wash a hamster for fun or because you want them to be the cleanest hamster on the block. If you want to compete for beauty, a hamster isn't your thing.
- Start by putting a few drops of water on its back and rewarding the hamster with treats to get it use to water. Do not force the hamster let it get used to water and always watch it and make sure it's head is always above water so it won't drown.
- Make sure to use "Chinchilla Bath Sand" and not dust, as the dust can cause respiratory problems for your furry companion.
- If you're not sure you are using the right shampoo, buy it from a local pet store. An experienced pet store attendant is a good source of advice on the shampoo and bathing methods.
- Use room temperature water.
- You can also buy a bath scented sand for your hamsters. Put a small quantity into a bowl and place your hamster in it. The hamster will roll around the sand causing the dirt to fall into the sand.
- Do this on a warm day if you can, as hamsters are very susceptible to chills.
- Bathe your hamster as the ABSOLUTE last resort, as bathing your furry friend can cause serious and sometimes fatal health problems.
- Do not use water at all unless directed by a veterinarian because water can harm the hamster.
- Do not put the hamster back in its cage until it is completely dry.
- When handling a hamster always hold them gently because they are small and fragile animals.
- The hamsters usually don't need bath as they clean themselves by licking.
- If you have a skittish sort of hamster, you may want to get a friend or family member to help you, especially when you're drying the hamster.
- Do NOT put your hamster in deep water.
- Hamsters actually bathe themselves by licking.
- If you can't find chinchilla bath sand, get children's play sand.
- DON'T use Chinchilla Dust. Use Chinchilla Sand. Only bathe your hamster in water if you really have to or if your vet says it's okay.
- Do not use any kind of shampoo on your hamster as it may cause irritation.
- Bathing your hamster will cause it stress, which can lower its immune system. Be vigilant about signs of illness after bathing.
- Remember: If you are going to put a hamster sand bath inside your cage, check the sand every day because the hamster could be using the sand bath as a toilet and you don't want that.
- Do not make your hamster swim, because they could get tired, stop swimming, and drown.
- In addition to causing chills, soapy water can strip necessary oils from a hamster's fur and skin.
- Do not attempt to dry your hamster with a hair dryer.
- Always double check with your vet before bathing your pet.
- A smelly hamster may be sick. Consider taking the hamster to the vet.
- Do not bathe your hamster unless you need to for your hamster's health.
Things You'll Need
- A bowl of lukewarm water
- A hand towel
- Very mild pet shampoo (only for extremely sticky hamsters)
- An assistant, preferably one with whom your hamster is familiar.
- Chinchilla sand and a bowl to keep your hamster clean in the future.
- A clear space so that you can have all your materials.
- Paper towel or napkin to pickup roaming stools.
- Treats to reward your hamster
Sources and Citations
- ↑ http://hamsterific.com/hamsterific-university/bathing-a-hamsters/
- ↑ http://animals.pawnation.com/give-teddy-bear-hamster-bath-1011.html
- ↑ http://hamsterific.com/hamsterific-university/bathing-a-hamsters/
- ↑ http://hamsterific.com/hamsterific-university/bathing-a-hamsters/
- ↑ http://animals.pawnation.com/give-teddy-bear-hamster-bath-1011.html
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Raipur, Sep 7 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government Friday announced that the Shah Rukh Khan blockbuster 'Chak De! India' would be tax-free in the state for six months.
The commercial tax department's notification makes the tax waiver effective from Sep 6.
The film, about a gritty women's hockey team that goes on to win the world championships thanks to its coach, has set 'high standards in social, education and cultural sectors besides it has promoted team spirit in sports and also plays a vital role in women's empowerment', stated a government release.
It went on to state: 'Its story is inspired to boost national feelings.'
The film that brings to reel life the story of a losing hockey team and how a coach turns its destiny around has been declared tax-free in several states, including Delhi, Bihar, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
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Police investigate robbery behind plazaStaff Report | February 14,2013Police are searching for a man involved in a reported robbery on the bike path behind Rutland Shopping Plaza early Thursday morning.
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