Seemed people liked being in physical contact with their co-workers, and felt alienated when they were constantly on their own. - Dennis E. Taylor

This is … Locutus.” “Seriously?” Garfield said in an incredulous tone. “Hey, I’d have preferred Hugh, but it appears to be taken,” said Locutus.

Fire has most of the characteristics of life. It eats, it grows, it reproduces. But fire retains no information. It doesn’t learn; it doesn’t adapt. The five millionth fire started by lightning will behave just like the first. But the five hundredth bacterial division will not be like the first one, especially if there is environmental pressure.

That was Ambassador Gerrold, the delegate from New Zealand, a former Aussie. For whatever reason, he had never liked dealing with me. I was mystified by his animosity, as there didn’t seem to be any reason for an attitude, pro or con.