><[That would be a mighty and terirble thing.  Let us hope that it does not
come to that....]> he said reflecting on the notion of an entire population
of Mikan.  His next statement changed the topic a bit, <[I have been
thinking of asking for a transfer to the field.  I need more field
experience before I can reach Captain and higher.  Do you think that Rear
Admiral Black could use an officer like me on one of his task force vessels?]>

She was taken aback.  M'Rrenn, the consummate politician and administrator,
wanted to be in the field, where his talents would be wasted.  <[Well, yes,
any commander would be fortunate to have you.  But why Black?  That's the
most dangerous command in Starfleet right now, and your talents would be
wasted on these marauding abominations.]>

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Why does Sea World have a seafood restaurant??  I'm halfway 
through my fish burger and I realize, Oh my God.... I could be 
eating a slow learner!  --Lynda Montgomery

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