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Posted by: Karin Hoffman, Communications

200th post!

Wow! We’ve got two birthdays and a milestone to celebrate today. 200 years ago Abraham Lincoln, our nations’ 16th president, was born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky. On the other side of the pond Charles Darwin, the man who introduced the concept of natural selection, was born in Shrewsbury, England (see previous post). And now we can add that on February 12, 2009, the Burke Blog posted its 200th entry!!

In a little over two years Burke bloggers have written about museum controversy, squids and kids, sustainability, birds, birds and more birds, and even Bill Nye the Science Guy. Thanks to all our followers who stay up-to-date on Burke happenings and research by reading this blog. And hey, if you ever have any suggestions for a story or questions you’re dying to have answered, drop us a line, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, the Burke, in partnership with IslandWood and KUOW, is hosting All Roads, On the Roads, a film festival that provides an international platform for indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture artists to share their cultures, stories, and perspectives through the power of film and photography. The event kicks off Friday, February 13th and continues through the weekend. Click here for a full schedule of films. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Visit IslandWood’s Website to register or call 206-855-4300.