Richard Dawkins: Hawaii as a Nursery of Evolution - Nebraska Vignettes #6

Richard Dawkins shows how the relatively young island chain of Hawaii acts as a nursery of evolution as it moves over a volcanic hotspot in the Pacific Ocean, generating new islands. He shows how Drosophila flies have diverged on the different islands, driven by sexual selection. Download Quicktime version (720p HD): cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com Get the RDF TV podcast through iTunes! itunes.apple.com If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you'd like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science: richarddawkinsfoundation.org During Richard Dawkins' 2009 American tour, we visited Judy Diamond's "Explore Evolution" exhibit at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Lincoln. This exhibit has now been replicated in six museums around the country. While visiting we filmed a collection of short unrehearsed and unscripted videos—just inspired by the "Explore Evolution" exhibit. See the "Explore Evolution" web page here: explore-evolution.unl.edu Special Thanks to: Dr. Judy Diamond The University of Nebraska State Museum www.friendsofthemuseum.org Research by KENNETH Y. KANESHIRO Photos D. disjuncta by KEVIN T. KANESHIRO D. silvestris by KENNETH Y. KANESHIRO Camera & Music by Josh Timonen See more at: RichardDawkins.net



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Hawaii - Oahu Ultralight Flights - A Great Vacation and Travel Destination

If you really want to see Oahu then the best way to do so is from the sky! There is nothing like seeing the coast of Hawaii from a powered hang glider. You can fly right over the water and see hidden spots along the beach or you can check out some ocean wildlife while you are at it. You will be able to see the amazing cliffs and feel freer than ever.

The ultralight flights in Oahu are sometimes called trikes and there are several companies that will take you out. Ultralight flights are safer than hang gliding because they have a motor on them. There are two seats and an instructor goes up with you to teach you how to fly. So not only will you learn how to fly an ultralight but you will also get some amazing views to remember forever of your Hawaii vacation.

You might think that having a lesson in ultralight flying will make your trip less enjoyable, however that is to the case at all. The instructor will guide you and only give you as much control as you are comfortable having. Then, you will be able to relax a bit and look out over Oahu and enjoy this beautiful place. It's one thing to take a helicopter tour and see the area from above, but it is a completely different feeling when you are flying over the land and water with the sun on your face and the breeze in your hair.

Check out the different Oahu companies offering ultralight tours and lessons. You will have fun, learn something new, and have memories that will last forever. If you have never done something like this before go ahead and take the opportunity because you will truly enjoy it and see Oahu like never before.

There is a website that has great information on USA Vacations and Unique Travel Spots Listed State By State and Season, the website is called: Seasonal Vacation Spots, and can be found at this URL: http://www.seasonalvacationspots.com

By Robert W. Benjamin