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	Rise of the web's social network...

mugofcoffee

4-17-2007 2:16 AM

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mugofcoffee says:

an absolutely interesting insight!

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4-17-2007 10:27 AM

wiccantexan

Ironically enough, the Virginia Tech students found out what was happening in large part due to connecting with fellow students on Facebook and MySpace.

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