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When I first started college, my freshman roommate showed me how to post an AIM away message. At first, I spent far too much of my life contemplating the right message. On an equally embarrassing level, I spent far too much time checking other people's away messages. Although I appreciated the wit of my friends, I was also envious of the ones who always had something entertaining to say. Perhaps if I would have practiced more....

The assignment: Using less than 140 characters, post an away message/tweet/status on your assigned date under the discussion tab. It must address the material that we discussed in class. Feel free to spend far too much time contemplating the right message (and checking past messages).

This assignment will...
 * Serve as a review of the day's material
 * Encourage you to view the wiki
 * Force you to be a thoughtful and concise writer
 * Provide early morning entertainment
 * Improve your social skills
 * Be epic.