11.   The rise and fall of the Ranger empire was so brief and vivid that it may become a model for these fast-forward times.

12.   They envision a world in which supercomputing power is so pervasive and inexpensive that it literally becomes an integral part of of every man-made object.

13.   They had no idea they would enjoy it so much or that it would become such a big part of their lives.

14.   Their romance bloomed quietly and it was not until a month before the wedding that it became public.

15.   Several ministers wondered aloud why Britain had taken so long to eradicate a disease that it first became aware of a decade ago.