there is a great article in the January or February Nat. Geo (i forget wich one because i got them both the same day) on Darwin. He was hired as the ships naturalist.

A lighthearted look at evolution. This is how I feel sometimes. 8-)

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Thanks, I'll have to look for that. It's interesting that Darwin was an eminent geologist in his time prior to his work on evolution. It was his geology work that landed him on the Beagle where he developed his interest as a naturalist. Feburary 12th marks the 200th aniversary of his birth.

He also destined for preisthood in the angalican church had he not accepted the job on HMS Beagle.

He struggled greatly with what his findings would mean to the theology of the day. He changed wording in 'On the Origin of Species' immediately before publication that he thought would somewhat placate the church.

You should pick up that issue. You'd enjoy the article. It talks about his rush to publish it when it became apparent that another scientist was coming to the same conclusions. That scientist was written about in an issue late last year.

The other scientist was Alfred Wallace, who independently came to the same conclusions on how biological forms evolve. They published their findings jointly. Incredible how they both studied living organisms in far different parts of the world and came to the same conclusions on evolution. They are actually regarded as co-discoverers of how natural selection explains evolution. I'll look up the article as soon as I can.

Given his birthday is next month I'll bet it is the Feb. issue then. It may not be on newsstands yet. not sure when they are sold, i get them in the mail. ususally 10-15 days before the start of the month.

I have yet to finish it as i have had studies that i needed to get out of the way. as well as sick kids.

Bet you're right. I used to get National Geo, but don't anymore. I'll look for it on the news stands.

My three children have all been sick within the last month. It's going around.

A thought provoking artical from George Will hit the newspapers today. I'm a long time fan of his columns and opinions. Interesting how he melds evolution and politics.

RealClearPolitics - Articles - How Congress Trumps Darwin

For anyone who cares to read. An artical on speciation. Compliments of the University of Florida.

University of Florida News - Near Darwin’s bicentennial, UF researchers help reveal hidden aspect of evolutionary theory

I was going to say you cannot trust anything out of Gainesville but then I read and saw the study had a credible University involved. :razz::razz:

Who says the Fighting Irish and Gators can't work together!

certainly not Urban Meyer. ;-)

You're a bad bad man test. :smile:

Happy Birthday Mr. Charles Darwin

Yes Happy Birthday.

I just ordered the E. Janet Browne two volume biography from Amazon. Looking forward to reading them. I figure what a great year to learn more about this eminent scientist.

Charles Darwin: Voyaging
Charles Darwin: The Power of Place

I dont think he heard you telling him Happy Birthday since he is just buried acording to you all.

He's probably evolved into cricket by now.

Oops, wait, that would be devolve. Whatever. Wrong belief.