The "not so missing" link...

Hail Darwin. Though, according to Bill Bryson's "A short history of nearly everything", the world wouldn't have been waiting very long for his theory had he not published it, the first to claim it for posterity he was. And so, deservedly in my humble opinion and doubtless also in that of countless more, for the adversity he faced if nothing else, should he be remembered forever. More than just his theory, he had the conviction and resolve to think freely and to express what he believed, and what he could prove, albeit not convincingly enough for most in his time. Like Einstein, his memory continues to be rewarded with a growing body of evidence supporting his bold perception of, and insight into, the world around us. Even in his own lifetime he was nearly pipped to the post. Others had even published on it before, but in works of Geology and hadn't roused sufficient interest of a serious enough kind to have it taken seriously by those who were trusted to arbitrate on such matters. Nowadays, he who challenges the status quo with compelling supporting evidence and meticulous argument is far more likely to be recognised and supported purely on those merits, thanks to people like Einstein and Darwin.
Today I show my appreciation to Darwin, and contemporary champions of evolution such as the noble Dawkins, for helping me understand clearly our beautiful world, and what a privilege every moment upon it is. We are though, as much as we may wish it otherwise, charged with it's destiny.

I will leave you with the Guardian. Aptly named today :)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/oct/01/fossil-ardi-human-race