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Why I Registered on Facebook

A professor finds a new way to communicate with colleagues and students

Yeah, I did it. I registered for an account on Facebook.com. I'm sure I protest too much when I say it went against my instincts and better judgment to do so. Nothing's more embarrassing than a grown-up trying to be one of the kids. But we can't let the...

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