http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/25/1449041.aspxEvery year, a few science writers are chosen for special recognition by the National Academies, which take in the National Academy of Science, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council. With supporten-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/25/1449041.aspx#1449214Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:25:46 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1449214Scott, Tustin, CACongratulations, Alan.http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/25/1449041.aspx#1449733Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:29:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1449733steve smythGood on ya! <br>Humbleness is swell, but as an avidly demanding, voraciously devouring reader...you is da best at turning what most present as strictly info into enjoyable reading, Bubba. <br>These days CL is my reading enjoyment. <br>It's the odd sequence of topics and the mix of stuff that becomes science at CL that I like the most. <br>Grom Day Glo Kitties to Religiofervent Wackballs with opinions...plus, I get to blather freely...no place else in the Universe, eh? <br>Gotta love it... <br>Be nice now Folks. <br>I mean well, and Alan is very generous! <br>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/25/1449041.aspx#1449778Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:39:30 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1449778Jason Isaacs, Carlsbad, CACongratulations, Alan! The party's at your house, I'll bring the chips!http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/25/1449041.aspx#1450196Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:14:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1450196Muhammad Abdullah, Islamabad, PakistanThats very well done Alanhttp://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/25/1449041.aspx#1450203Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:18:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1450203Michael LaineCongrats Alan, You've certainly deserved it! Keep up the good work.http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/25/1449041.aspx#1450422Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:33:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1450422Kathy,Payson,AZWell deserved! You have an excellent space on the Web!http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/25/1449041.aspx#1450816Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:36:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1450816Doug Fingles, Warner Robins, GAWell done!http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/25/1449041.aspx#1451153Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:47:22 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1451153Harlen Campbell, Santa Fe, New MexicoVery very well-deserved, Alan. The quality of your writing is excellent, and your story judgement exceeds it. Congratulations!http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/25/1449041.aspx#1451585Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:42:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1451585Kaise B, Shelbyville TNYOU DA MAN!!! <br> <br>Thanks for all that you dohttp://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/25/1449041.aspx#1453632Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:43:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1453632sally, seattle, waHow many folks in the Puget Sound area would like the chance to thank Alan in person? Maybe the Science Center would host a &quot;night with Alan Boyle.&quot; <br> <br>http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/25/1449041.aspx#1453644Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:44:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1453644Bruce, NHCongratulations! &nbsp;Humbling, yes, but well deserved. &nbsp;When I think of reporting on the early space program (Mercury through Apollo) I think of Walter Cronkite. &nbsp;When I think about extremely well informed (and informing) science reporting today, I think of you. &nbsp;I have every reason to think you will leave a legacy similar to Cronkite's.