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The sound bite above is strictly intended for humorous purposes only. Far be it for any of us to question the legitimacy of millions of federal dollars spent on scientific research.

How else would we get out of bed in the morning if we didn’t know how to get out of bed?

What happens, though, when egos grow too large? In this case, the ecologist, thoroughly engaged, transforms into a Northern Pocket Gopher. Stranger things have happened, right?

The political processes occur at every level in every industry. You must be willing to play the game well. You must be willing, for example, to have your work videotaped and produced on Nova.

The competition will pick up on some secrets, perhaps. But the exposure is too good to pass up. After all, it could translate into something lucrative for you down the road.