Indeed... although it should be mentioned that the "NetWatch" column is not quite in the same league as actually having your research published in the journal.
But it is impressive... and it is the second time for Jim.
In Science, Vol 282, Issue 5393, page 1379, 20 November 1998; Jim's FAQ got a brief mention, though not quite in the same comprehensive and glowing terms as the latest reference.
The talkorigins archive has set up a
page for the various awards that it has accumulated, and the references that have been made in different publications. It is indicative of the quality of Jim's work on the Fossil Hominids that the awards page has a special subsection for the awards and mentions given for Jim's pages, rather than for the entire archive.
This latest accolade, however, has to stand out as one of the most impressive.
The general awards page also links to a couple of science textbooks that direct readers to the archive, and to a simply enormous number of university level courses which have the archive as an officially recognized resource for their students.
It takes time to build up the level of expertise that Jim has accumulated, despite his amateur status; but not a prohibitive amount of time. Jim shows what can be achieved with passion and enthusiasm for a subject.
Cheers -- Sylas