Scientists 'see new species born'

BBC News Online science editor ^ | 2004 June | By Dr David Whitehouse

[nicmarlo]

My registration is safe.

You think that was a flying shark? I think he looks more like a leaping shark. : )

[nicmarlo]

First of all, I didn't post to you, I posted to my friends, one in particular who wanted my opinion.

Secondly, what I posted was: I HAVE MY OPINIONS BUT WON'T POST THEM and gave the reason why.

Thirdly, the reason I refuse to state my opinions are because of people like YOU, which you continue to prove now, ad nauseum: YOU ALL ARE EVEN OBNOXIOUS TO PEOPLE WHO DON'T WANT TO STATE THEIR OPINIONS.

Now, knock it off.

[Lakeshark]

be a man and don't run away when someone responds to them

No comment.

You should tell him you're really a turnip though......

[CarolinaGuitarman]

Creationist COWARD Placemarker.

[nicmarlo]

am not.

[js1138]

I'll be gone most of next week and might have to give up FR, mostly. Something for some to be thankful for.

[Lakeshark]

Okay then.....an evolved golden turnip of the highest order....

[nicmarlo]

lol! the 'highest' order?

[PatrickHenry]

We'll be here when you return.

[Lakeshark]

Evolved, of course.......

[Junior]

You do realize, of course, that any paper with detailed methodology will be tested by other researchers to determine whether its conclusions are in fact reproduceable. There is no Darwinian Conspiracy because any conspiracy with more than one member will quickly fall apart.

If the anti-Evos will ever submit papers that can be tested and pass those tests then they will have a dog in this hunt. Until then ... well ...

But, if it makes you feel better to feel victimized by some mysterious Grand Conspiracy, then whatever floats your boat.

[kinsman redeemer]

..not life. can't reproduce... uses someone's else's ribosomes.

[js1138]

I bet. But did you see the zot yesterday when a returning banee posted a prefectly ordinary news story about the Catholic church supporting evolution? It was old news and had been the subject of several threads, but it was a news story.

[nicmarlo]

I haven't stated what my ideas are regarding evolution. Nor have I claimed victimhood. You put that label on me, and the other pro-evolution "person" insinuated I'm a (a) creationist and a (b) coward.

So far, to prove my point, now two of you have been demeaning toward me....and that's JUST for stating I won't discuss my ideas/opinions onthese threads.

It's much worse when someone disagrees with you all, and one doesn't need to read very many evolution threads to know what I'm saying is a fact.

I've read many evolution threads/opinions, but don't post. What you discount as trash scientists/works, I don't, nor does everyone who disagrees with your opinions of their works.

[furball4paws]

The possibility is very real. The probablitity is another question and I don't think anyone can give an answer that you can take to the bank.

[PatrickHenry]

But did you see the zot yesterday when a returning banee posted a prefectly ordinary news story ...

I missed it.

[CarolinaGuitarman]

Creationist CRYBABY Placemarker

[furball4paws]

Microbiologists argue over whether viruses are alive all the time. Certainly they are lacking many things "life" has, cells, enzymes, DNA and RNA together, energy production, ability to self replicate, etc. Even their origins are tricky. Are they degenerate or are they a pre-cellular form? Maybe yes and maybe no and maybe both. We usually compromise and call them "a biological entity". When you catch one, you will say they are alive.

[furball4paws]

I'm going to move into your stall at Darwin Central. Squatter's Rights.

[nicmarlo]

You're such a man. /sarc