[Air-l] Sponsored papers

[Barry Wellman]

Folks, You've read the story about novelist Fay Weldon getting sponsorship
from Bulgari jewelers for her latest book.

I too want product placement gelt! If it's good for hockey rinks, it's
good enough for the American Sociological Review!

So here's part of my next paper.

Technological change has enabled dispersed community. People use their
Nokia phones together with MCI's Friends and Family to hear each other's
voices. AOL helps fill in the gaps with text messages -- including the hot
new Instant Messaging feature -- while the urge to actually see and touch
someone can be satisfied with the Ultimate Driving Machine -- BMW -- or
Flying the Friendly Skies of United. And you can order via Amazon now for
Palm's new video kit -- watch your significant other and the road at the
same time!

 Barry
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  Barry Wellman        Professor of Sociology       NetLab Director
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