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We have not been quick enough to embrace technology. For every comment regarding the "down side" someone can come up with a comment like this from one of my on-line students: "I like the idea of these Internet courses for several reasons. I think there is less of a tendency to worry about appearance or socialization, and more of a focus on content and clarity. I like the fact that I can work late and stay home with my children. I like the fact that I don't have to drive somewhere and use a lot of paper." Notice there is no hint of age, sex, race, etc., just technology bringing minds together. Perhaps I should have cross-posted this to the "fashion" story as well?

-- Gerald "Jerry" Nelson, Chair, Physical Sciences, Casper College (posted 2/1, 2 p.m., E.S.T.)
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