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R.V. Edwards — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 03:28:24 GMT

If they can find "lost" cities in the jungle, why can't they find that "lost" Spanish ship that is buried in the sand dunes of the Colorado River delta in Mexico?

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Chris Eldridge — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 03:58:24 GMT

I think this is great news but we need to be careful. If we discover 100s of ancient sites and put that information on the web, it is likely that grave robbers will get to the remote sites long before any archeologist do. This happens all the time in Angkor Wat where there are even guards present.

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J. E. White Chickasha, OklahomaI — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 04:06:54 GMT

I feel very sorry for those who don't believe there is an afterlife (in My house, there are many mansions--I can't prove it but I know for sure there is because I had a visit from the Holy Ghost when I was 26 and on my knees praying for the solving of a problem that I had been praying for for 3 months. I received my answer and was able to solve the problem. I am now 76 and and I have lived my life with peace and no fear of death.I was living in Fla. when this happened.

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Eric, Livonia, MI — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 05:12:43 GMT

This Sounds a lot like the process described in the Michael Crichton book "Congo" to find the fictional lost city of Zinj. Is this the first time that this process has been used, or just the first time I am hearing about it?

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HAMID SADEGHIPOUR TEHRAN IRAN — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 07:52:33 GMT

DEAR SIR, I WRITE ON EARTHQUAKE MECHANISM, PLEASE, HAVE A LOOK TO MY SITE.

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Rich, PA — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 12:11:07 GMT

I personally think that it is pretty funny that this is a big story. Does anybody remember the " Bosnian pyramids ". This is the same way that they were found. Are they still digging for them? Haven't heard much about it lately. Or is it because maybe he actually found something that no one else has.

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V. Dirst, Sturgeon Bay, WI — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 13:17:19 GMT

University of Arizona archaeologist T. Patrick Culbert began using satellite photography to identify Mayan sites in the Peten in the late 1970s.

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Kady, Narragansett-Rhode Island — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 15:39:15 GMT

They definitely have to be careful about posting on the web--but at the same time, these are trained archaeologists that have been searching the jungle for months and years walking RIGHT by it everyday...they didn't post the coordinates of the sites--just that they are there...somewhere. So as much as I agree with you, If archaeologists couldn't find it on their own without the help of satellite images, I doubt a grave robber will be able to do the same without a specific place to start apart from "the Guatemalan Jungle".

Also, If we can do this on land, why can't we use this technology to find ruins that litter the sea bottoms. I mean, supposedly, the Lost City of Atlantis thrived with a metal that is no longer in existance anymore, (orchalcite), so shouldn't an unidentified source of metal be able to show up via satellite? And if not Atlantis (because not everyone believes in it--though i'm sure it's there.) What about exploring the ruins of the coast of Japan or other various ruins around the Caribbean (bimini road) etc. Satellites with the capabilities that this one seems to have--showing different minerals and sediments--should be able to show us more than meets the eye, or more than we can explore feasibly without damaging history. Just a thought.

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Bev Sales Foothill Ranch,Calif. — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 15:41:58 GMT

This is not new stuff,a couple of year's ago I remember a "special" on TV that this method was being used to spot old trade route's in the deserts,what took so long to apply this to the forest,looking for new growth vrs.old growth perhaps ? (different colors)

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John Carroll — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 16:18:50 GMT

I'd like to see this used in the Ohio Valley/Mounds View area.

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John Doe, Seattle, WA — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 16:53:10 GMT

Hamid, why are you using a Scranton, Pa address from Tehran?

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Matthew Shiroma, Concord, California — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 17:04:56 GMT

I recall reading somewhere that a satellite survey of parts of North Africa and the Saudi Arabian Peninsula has also been done, and geometric patterns have also been noticed, similar to what is described about submerged European ruins.

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Alan Boyle — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 17:16:28 GMT

You're quite correct, Matthew ... satellite ground-penetrating radar and multispectral imagery aided in the study of the Ubar archaeological site, the "Lost City of Arabia," as described on this PBS Web page:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ubar/tools/

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galleyslave#41 London England — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 18:06:32 GMT

It would be a great shame if all the secrets of the earth were to be discovered, man would have nothing left to dream about, no adventures to plan, no books to write. Of course on the other hand I'm always ready to learn more.

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Stephen Davis — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 21:43:23 GMT

With new interest in the Mayans and thier knowledge, civilizations, predictions, etc.., I feel we'll be seeing more and more about them and thier astronomical skills. Funny how this was discovered from space.

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Dave Ebert — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 03:14:02 GMT

In woodland New England many people are searching for and cataloging "rock piles", groupings of stones thought to have archeological import, but indefinitive. It would be interesting to have a mapping of these rock piles overlaid with a multispectral satellite overview and see if there are larger patterns undiscernable to the hiker's eye. See a blog called Rockpiles by Peter Waksman. Interesting stuff.

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John Shotzbarger, Minneapolis, MN — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 04:16:44 GMT

Non-military use of the satellites is not new. However, the use is opening up. To gain a better understanding of what is now possible, look up "remote sensing" by pnysical means, mechanical, electronic, etc., information on the web. Direct sensing from satellites is restricted by their technology for some things, however, satellites may relay information from remote sensing robots on land or under the sea. For instance, special small cameras with other electronic measuring devices are temporairly attached to sea creatures and the information recorded is then relayed to a satellite which relays it to receiving stations. This is not new, just not recognized much by the media.

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Arthur Rudd Chipiona, Spain — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 06:07:34 GMT

I wonder if this technology has been tried/used to try to discover WMD traces in the Iraq desert? I know they found at least one airplane buried in the sand, why not 100 more or a few WMD's???

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TheFallibleFiend, LORTON, VA — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 08:19:00 GMT

Interesting. According to John Romer (Testament), ancient travelers in groups of 2s or 3s who camped in the Sinai desert thousands of years ago left remains that are easily visible to our technology today, and yet ... there is no sign of 2 million hebrews wandering the desert for 40 years ... or even 200K wandering for 40 months ... or yet 2K wandering for 4 weeks. No record. God must have cleaned up the mess afterward. Yea ... dats da ticket.

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Henry Jones, Sneads,Fl. — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 17:19:32 GMT

How deep in the water does multispectral imagery penetrate, i.e.; search for images in the "Bermuda Triangle, search for imagery in the African jungles for long lost planes of WWII? My children's grandfather disappeared over N.Africa while ferrying planes during WWII

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Mark Brender — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 17:57:19 GMT

I work for the satellite image company the flies the IKONOS satellite. It was our imagery taken from 423 miles in space that was able to help uncover these ruins. We can also 'see' about 90 feet under clear, still water -- like in the Caribbean or Sout Pacific. Ideal for studying the coral reef habitat. We plan to launch GeoEye-1 later this year and it will have a ground resoultion of 16 inches. We can't see into the ground or under sand.

Mark
Vice President Comms/Marketing
GeoEye
703-480-9562

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Robert Ireland, Houston Texas — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 18:44:06 GMT

To galleyslave#41 I have heard that the more we know the more we realise what we do not know. I think we have just opened a Pandoras box of undiscovered knowledge that will take many lifetimes to read and understand - - live long and prosper.

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Margie wallace — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 20:36:06 GMT

Ha! Surely, this is the dumbest, most illogical statement ever to come from the mouth of an "expert." No wonder we are behind our selves in understanding our world.

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John Michael — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 22:46:49 GMT

Satellite Image research.

http://www.satellitediscoveries.com

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Louis Snyder — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:25:02 GMT

Just like the phenomena of UFOs and conspirators in the JFK assination, the lost city of Atlantis is something the nuts just can't pass up. some things just keep on going no matter how unsupported the idea. Where do all these nuts come from?

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M.E.W.,webster springs,wva — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:43:06 GMT

To J.E. White Chickasha,oklahomaI, I'm 51 years old.
I too have had different experiences from God, Holy Ghost and Jesus. As a little girl , I've seen Jesus several times over the years. At fourteen , the Holy Ghost saved my soul. And when I couldn't take this life any more, God sent his angels to put me in his arms to restore my soul. And like you , no one believes me. You are truly blessed to have been visited by God. Even tho no one believes me. I believe me and that's all that counts.I pray that others will come to know god and Jesus and trust them to take control over their lives. When I finally stopped trying to control my life and said god , it's in your hands now, I've screwed up enough for me. I know he can straighten up my life better than I ever could. If anyone feels the same , please email me and let me know of any experiences you have had.

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Loren Dennis, P,O, Box 277, Maxwell, N,M, 87728 — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:09:46 GMT

Beware, the closer man discovers his past throughout the world, the farther from God he will become.

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Herc Foster — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:58:30 GMT

Why do the religious nuts get nervous every time we discover something new?

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Chuck Reed — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:15:49 GMT

Dear White, Webster and Dennis: I was 35 when I prayed through and am 57 now. Be not troubled by science and scientists, they use a similar thought process (searching)which brought about our enlightenment. There is no antagonism, in my opinion. The further we reach, the closer we get to protecting the garden God gave us, and feeding the hungry. Imagine if man could not have observed and recorded... Jesus' life and The Holy Ghost. It is not science, but government's abuse of science which you should fear, and government's abuse of our faith.

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John Shafer, Seattle, WA — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:09:55 GMT

for real now, we all know that as we discover more, we will finally be able to put aside this thing called "religion" that has brainwashed so many people.

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STEVE HAMILTON, MERIDIAN, MS — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:53:33 GMT

USING REMOTE SENSING TO UNCOVER HISTORIC OBJECTS, LOST CULTURES OR CIVILIZATIONS THAT HAVE LONG BEEN HIDDEN OR EXTINCT IS VERY EXCITING AND PROMISING FOR PRESENT OR FUTURE EXPLORERS. THE VERY THOUGHT OF BEING ABLE TO PROVE OR DISPROVE MYTHS BECAUSE OF TECHNOLOGY LIKE THIS MAKES ME GIDDY AS I TYPE. EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE LIMITAIONS ON THE TECHNOLOGY PRESENTLY, I'M SURE THERE WILL BE A TIME WE CAN DETECT JUST ABOUT ANYTHING, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE PLANET EARTH IN A WHOLE BECOMES LIKE A DAY AT THE BEACH WITH A METAL DETECTOR. JUST IMAGINE, SCANNING THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN (HOW ABOUT THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE TO START) POSSIBLY SOLVING SEVERAL OR SEVERAL THOUSAND MYSTERIES (THE LOST SQAUDRON, AMELIA EARHART, ATLANTIS..ect.)BECAUSE DEPTH AND TERRAIN WILL NOT MATTER. WHEN THESE SAME TECHNIQUES CAN BE APPLIED TO LAND MASSES SUCH AS ANTARTICA, THE SAHARA DESERT, TROPICAL RAINFORESTS OR LARGE MOUNTAINOUS REGIONS (MAY NEED IT TO FIND OSAMA BIN LADEN DEAD OR ALIVE - SORRY COULD NOT RESIST)IT MAY ANSWER OR UNLOCK NEW MYSTERIES. I BELIEVE MYSTERIES ARE JUST STORIES ON HOLD UNTIL FINISHED. I BELIEVE GOD ALLOWS SOME MYSTERIES TO BE SOLVED FOR MAN'S SAKE OF LEARNING, UNDERSTANDING AND ABOVE ALL ADAPTING. I ALSO BELIEVE GOD MAKES SURE SOME REMAIN MYSTERIES UNTIL HE AND HE ALONE REVEALS THE ANSWER. I MAY NOT BE AROUND LONG ENOUGH FOR THE ANSWERS TO THESE MYSTRIES, BUT I PROMISE I'LL KEEP MY FAITH AND HOPE GOD FINISHES READING THE STORIES TO ME WHEN THE TIME COMES.

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Tracker Hebert — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:52:18 GMT

If anyone has information on where I can find a very good archeology site with updated information about this sort of thing it would be much appreciated. My google searching is ineffective, and I'm hoping someone has a link to something better than the loads of nothing-websites the net holds.

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Highe R. Powers, Saratoga Springs, NY — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:11:47 GMT

Boyz and Girlz play nice, God doesn't want you bickering about the past or the future. He wants you to have some truth in the present. Lets leave it at that. Furthermore, I say anyone who wants to actually wants to loot a mayan structure.......LET THEM. They are trapped, And will never get out! Good day to ya!

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John Murphy, Austin, TX — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:14:14 GMT

Could this technology also be applied to surveying areas under cultivation for the purpose of determining what crops the soil is best suited to support for the purpose of optimizing food production?

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Guy S. Newell — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 13:48:46 GMT

These stories about ancient Central American cultures always seem to attract the same crowd that loves to read about UFOs and talk about Bible stories. These stories must touch some deep need to connect with our genetic memories.

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K. Sutton, Croswell, MI — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:25:28 GMT

What on Earth does any of this have to do with religion. This is an important discovery. I believe there are many things on this Earth we have yet to discover. There are new species of animals and plants discovered every day. The more we learn about our world, the more equiped we are to be able to solve energy problems, food shortages and global warming. Anyone who says that 'GOD' doesn't want us to find the secrets of our universe wants to keep their heads in the sand. I say "Let them". I for one, prefer science and what I can see to the statics and confines of religion. Organized religion was began as a means to control the populace by people in power. Read your Sociology! The Bible was written by 'MAN' not by 'GOD'. What are the names of the books? Figure it out, science is the future. KEEP UP OR GET OFF THE PLANET!

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nadia Johns - new York,ny — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:57:08 GMT

It turns out that the us & nasa are looking for the Hall of Records"- with it's advanced tech, as stated by E. Cayce.

Your BAAHH-ing this statement, is exactly what they want you to do. To close your mind to possibilityes - so they can do their work quietly. As if to say ' Let the sheep beat up on each other" -
and in this the us & nasa are rotfl at us.

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Lela, Paia, Hawaii — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:52:31 GMT

Although I find the idea of the technology exciting, I also harbor the fear that these discoveries will not be used for promoting our understanding of the past. If you've ever read Forbidden Archeology, you know that anything they find that does not fit into their fictional account of the history of our planet gets tossed aside. How much valuable information will be discovered only to be disregarded because of a fixed dogma? I'd just as soon professional archeologist never had this type of equipment, not unless they plan to allow the descendants of these cultures to benefit from their finds...let's not hold our breath on that one, either. The academics have not proven themselves good guardians of such important information. We should think twice before giving them better tools to continue their rape of our past.

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Patrick, Warner Robins, GA — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:37:45 GMT

This technology has great potential but it is surprising how few people take advantage of it. I recall seeing a previous article on use of this type of satellite sensor data to find meteor impacts sites in Australia. They developed software to process the data and found over 1200 probable sites. A sampling of these sites was visited on the ground to determine if these sites were impacts as expected. Most were.

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K. Miller, Knoxville, Tn. — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:21:40 GMT

Thank you K. Sutton! You summed things up quite nicely. I couldn't have said it better myself.

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TheFallibleFiend, LORTON, VA — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:02:09 GMT

It's better to remain ignorant than to try to understand the world around us. All those danged scientists are evil. If humans were meant to learn, God would have given us brains.

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Mike B, Tacoma, WA — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:36:47 GMT

I am always delighted to hear of any instance when technology is being used constructively. Thank you GeoEye for contributing your resources to spark the imaginations of us nobodies and archeologists alike.

"Anyone who ignores the past is bound to repeat it."

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Drew Elson.Kerrville,TX — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:46:11 GMT

these satellite discoveries need to be kept top secret and on a need to know basis. Publishing them will just give looters a convienient road map.

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empty13 — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:09:43 GMT

they cant find a ship in nevada because the colorado sand dunes are in colorado.

... otherwise... kewell use for satellites but...

one might suggest that only approved archaeologists should be allowed to examine such sites, but then "approved" archaeologists will just say it is "all crap (and/or cover it up) and everything of value was done in israel anyway."

and i believe that the "grave robbers" are indelibly tied to the "approved" archaeologists" anyway.

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they know what u are eating for breakfast.

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DX Burlington, NJ — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:47:31 GMT

The more we discover, the more God is revealed.

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Paul M. SLC, UT — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:48:28 GMT

Let me be the first to say good find. I do believe that God reveals these things to man when he sees fit. I believe that this is definately a religous discovery and will lead to more. I have a request to have the satellite look off the coast of Belize to look for fallen cities there as well. The Book Of Mormon is a history of an ancient people that flourished in central america during 600bc to around 400 ad. Maybe these ruins just discovered uncovers archeolegy finds of this time period.

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harald hardrada — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 05:45:55 GMT

why do you approve what all these freaks of religiosity say? -- it has nothing to do with the subject & nothing to do with science -- mainstream news media cower before those who parade their faith

small wonder that america's headed down the drain

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TheFallibleFiend, LORTON, VA — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 08:38:15 GMT

E. Cayce was a hoaxster, as was Brigham Young, as was Paul. This is a science forum, not a religious forum.

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Hamidtown, Indiana — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 04:39:53 GMT

I really don't believe in God and I really don't like it when other people do so I use any forum I can find to say so. Franklin

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TheFallibleFiend, LORTON, VA — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:11:22 GMT

I don't care if other people believe in god. But they don't have to waste everyone else's time in a science related forum to mention god at every opportunity.

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Kannon C,, Maricopa,Arizona — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:24:26 GMT

I think NASA probably has already found more than what they are revealing. Perhaps they keep it secret is because of thieves, It also wouldn't surprise me if they keep it secret because we (cro-magnon humans) are much older than scientists want to admit. Another could be that it might involve facts that aliens are our ancestors. Yes, I believe in life in other worlds but I believe in God, too,

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auntiegrav — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 02:22:32 GMT

Mark from GeoEye: Any work being done to map the sunken cities around India?

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Joshua, Nashville TN (Yes we wear shoes and can complete sentences) — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:42:47 GMT

Whats with the F E A R , that grips our culture?

Hey, if you're scared, say your scared, then keep both your lips firmly closed.

God, whichever name you use to speak to God, wants to impart wisdom and knowledge on us because we are stupifying our children and the rest of the world. How can discovering the ruins of an ancient civilization, which we've found others, be evil or against God? Are we gonna discover some magic spell that erradicated their entire culture at the conclusion of the words spoken? Maybe.

Nobody knows the limits of knowledge. If we did, for instance, discover everything that once remained hidden from us, how it works, and even who put it there. Are we to give up living because we have all the answers? Uh....No. After those possessing the knowledge impart it on to others, is that when we give up? Uh....No. What then would we do? Well, I'm for contributing to the quality of life for everyone, we could live each day to its fullest, smell the flowers, really enjoy others company and (this might please the UFO-ers) be invited to the space faring races.

Sorry, my point is, the division of the scientific community and the religious community is ridiculous. Drawing a line in the sand, only makes the distance greater, NOBODY KNOWS $#!T. The Bible "IS" a work of literature presided over by men, but the content, beyond the story, (insert long whistle) that is some amazing stuff.

I believe that the government taking god out of our lives is the worst thing to happen to this country. Every country in the world has some religious adhesive that binds all of its inhabitants, it provides the social aspect that we as humans desire most. Once, not long ago if you didn't go to church or temple, something was wrong with you, now the opposite is true. In this country, in this day in age, can you not understand how these victimizers feel isolated with no god, no friends, ridicule and the drive to belong so badly that they could shut off their feelings to commit acts of horror so great that you wonder what could have been going through there mind. Well, psychoanalyze this, NONE...I repeat...NONE of us are alone, but our self serving idealized individualizing society has left so many out in the cold, that western culture shouldn't even be called society. (isn't the word rooted in "social")

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Phil cartwright — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:44:39 GMT

I agree wholeheartedly with the general comments that satelite imagery is a great vehicle for finding lost sites, not only in Central and South America, but under the sands of Egypt as well. There is a lot of controversy surrounding just who 'God, or the 'Gods' were. Modern day thinking, when applied to verses of the Bible...which were written down by technilogically ignorant scribes who only wrote what they saw, leads us to believe that The Egyptians possesed flying vehicles, decribed as firey chariots, since the chariot was only 'propelled vehicle' known to the scribes. The Mayans were doubtlessly very advanced, as were the Egyptians, compared to the bronze aged judeans who served tham as slaves.. Their technology was not of this world, and they made sure that they took it with them when they left..but maybe, just maybe, they left something behind. Lets hope we can find it...and those closed minded archeologists wont stay silent about it ..and thereby put in question all that we think we know about The ancient Egyptians.

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Delhi — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:14:23 GMT

To J. E. White Chickasha, Oklahoma
Greeting!
I am very much with you Dear J. E. White Chickasha, of OklahomaI. I do belive in God and know that HE listens to those who pray to Him and seek Him earnestly. If you want we can be friends. I am Anurag my age is 45 and I recpect those who love God. If you wish you may contact me – theomega47 <at> rediffmail.com
May God bless you
With prayers and regards
Anurag Joab

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Ann Lewis Indianapolis — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:26:00 GMT

The name of GOD has killed more people than the atomic bomb..how can anyone support religion? Religion should be a private thing... practiced at home and without monetary contributiion. Goodness is NOT FOR SALE BUT ACQUIRED!

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Ann Lewis Indianapolis — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:34:22 GMT

Get a life Anurag...no God would inflct such pain on so many...a devil might but not a God

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Brandon Perrault, Montreal , Canada — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 23:41:24 GMT

There is a secret message in the ruins of these cities. I have seen the satellite view of these networks of cities and they were not only cities but a message to the cosmos. Look Closer. Meegwetch

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Tom, Detroit Michigan — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 04:21:09 GMT

Similar Remote Sensing has been used all across the United States to locate and destroy the plantations of illegal drugs. It is amazing how detailed and accurate the satelite photographs can interprete the slightest details of the pigments of vegitation. I have been on helicopter rides were these satelite photos have been used to locate such areas.

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sheryy ,sarajevo ,Bosnia and Herzegovina — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:08:04 GMT

I've read an interesting article on http://www.bosnian-pyramid.net about the corners of the pyramid. It would be an easy way to proof quickly the existence, but they dig near the corners but not the corners. Then they've dug something on the top of it, but not the top!? I've seen some pictures on that really let me think again about this whole thing. Every day I believe less in this mystery.

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CHARLIE STANDRING — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 22:04:35 GMT

THIS IMAGING IS A GREAT SCIENTIFIC TOOL. WHAT HAS BEEN FOUND,TO DATE AND REVEALED IS A MIRACLE. IF A SPECIFIC EVENT, OR OBJECT WAS DESIRED TO BE FOUND,IT WOULD PROBABLY BE FOUND IF IT DID OCCUR OR EXISTED. GOD GAVE US THESE TALENTS SO THAT WE WOULD USE THEM TO BENEFIT ALL MANKIND. LET'S DEVELOP THESE TALENTS FOR ALL PEOPLE TO BENEFIT.

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Morgan Hawley Gt. Falls Mt. — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:27:24 GMT

to Anne Lewis Indianapolis, The name of god has killed no one,but people sure have, using religion to get thier greedy hands on another persons stomping grounds. It is quite obvious anyone that believes in any thing or anyone speaks about it, or they will never solidify what they think they believe and it will be just a passing thought.

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omid,iran south — Wed, 02 May 2007 10:35:36 GMT

i like use ur images of iran but usa blocked iran whats my sin?????????

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Mark McKenzie, Sierra Vista ,AZ — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:41:47 GMT

I have been developing a theory on the evolution of thinking, especially social thinking and it really amazes me that scientist do not take this into consideration when examining ancient cultures and how these primitive ways of thinking influenced the development of their civilizations. Ex. Its an established fact that early civilizations viewed women as second class citizens to say it kindly. My research has lead me to the question: How would this influence the formations of writing, beliefs, and heirarchy in a society. Well, its pretty clear that if one believes that women are second class, that they will not make them the ruler of their lands and people. This would also translate to what they write in the form that most heros, gods and important figures would male and be in charge. Ask yourself, does the bible reflect any of these primitive stereotypical thinking? So much blood has been shed in name of religions and will always be so because they think that they are alway right. No room for compromise and growth. Those ways of thinking are like a chimps decisions compared to mans decision making. We are still evolving in our thinking. Letting go of old antiquated fears of the dark. the growing pains are apparent but religions will eventually lose out to more evolved ways of moral spiritualism and thinking.

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Lantern Bearer, Mound Village, FL — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:37:19 GMT

It seems to me that such discoveries have been reported over the years using side scan and ground penetrating radar. I suppose the breathless reporting approach in this piece is necessary for some. Perhaps there is an ever evolving refinement of technique which may add to new discoveries. I would expect that to be included in such reportage.

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paul van gent, leiden, the netherlands — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 07:51:08 GMT

What's all the worry about the god of the Christians? One day they're going to dig up Quetzalcoatl and Huitzilopochtli and then see what happens. MUHAHAHA!

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Joel McPherson, Merritt Island, Florida — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:36:48 GMT

Paul van Gent is sure to stir up the animal rights activists (due to Quetzalcoatl's penchant for animal sacrifices)- we've heard from the religious zealots, so let's further dilute what began as a discussion of a marvelous application of technology with more peripheral noise.

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Hillary S, Midwest USA — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:23:33 GMT

Well, I thought the article was pretty cool, but the debate about God and religion was actually slightly more interesting to me. I think I agree with both sides, minus the one person who gets upset at others for believing in God. Thats their choice. Perhaps it upsets religious people to know you don't believe? (It doesn't offend me, but it could. Just think about it.) Anyway, I just so happen to believe in God and that he will protect me and all the good stuff, but I do also happen to take into account science. Perhaps these incredible works in nature (ie: the complexity of DNA, how the body works, the vastness of space, the details that account for the inner workings of a star) are something God (or a God?) has done? I don't think things so complicated could be so random. I believe in theories such as the Big Bang, and even Evolution (albeit I have a modified theory that I like :) ). And I also believe God wants us to learn. Why wouldn't he? And there will never be a time when we have discovered everything. And that right there is pretty cool.

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Debe Pacheco-Holder, Denver, CO — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:52:52 GMT

These findings in Guatemala/Central America are wonderful. The so called "Cradle of Civilization" in Egypt can no longer be called that when my ancestors exsisted here with their own technology and spiritual beliefs. They were civilized and had their own forms of government and education. As this discovery progresses, I think that the "God concept" should not even enter the discussion. We were not heathens, my ancestors just had their own thing going. They were doing rather well until they were "Discovered" by the Spanish explorers.

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BAH, Savannah, GA — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:26:58 GMT

There is no science without God. The more we learn through science, the closer we come to science proving that God exists and created it all. Many believe they are seperate realms but they are not and science will eventually prove just that.

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Joe Blackmon, Anniston, Al. — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:31:34 GMT

If E. Cayce was a hoax why did they find the Bimini road off Bimini and in the year he said they would.

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PGREEN — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:10:00 GMT

IT IS BETTER TO BELIEVE. DIE, AND FIND OUT THIER IS ONE THAN DIE AND FIND OUT THERE ISNT ONE.

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scho, Ft. Wayne, In. — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:18:52 GMT

There is no god without science!
What, you christers all must think that your god is some sort of wizard or somthing that it just waved its arms and voila!!! exsistance....
"IF" there is a god who was responsible for the exsistance of all, than this god was merely a scientist with access to technology light years beyond our current understanding.
As for the written Dogma that all you slaves and servants wish to follow, it is nothing more than childrens stories for the insecure and the frightened.

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Scranton Pa — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 03:03:22 GMT

The disproof of an all powerful entity thru logic.
Little boy: Can you do anything?
God: Yes I can.
Little Boy: Can you make a rock so heavy that you can't lift it.
God: why yes of course.
Little boy: then by your own admission you cannot lift that rock and therefore cannot do everything.
God disappears in puff of logic.

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McKey, TX — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:49:05 GMT

I feel sure that this technology has already discovered the existence of Atlantis and all of the other pyramids around the world, which included the Pyramids of Montauk on Long Island.

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paul martin,waynesburg,oh — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:13:30 GMT

it takes more faith to believe in what is written than what is possible

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john doe, omaha neb. — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:53:22 GMT

hyper link dogma is what i hear. i bet that most of you make 10 dollars a hour or less. and are at work reading this and still dont belive in god. belive in somthing bigger than your self.

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mike UT — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:59:04 GMT

"Fools mock but they shall mourn..."

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DeeRt, Ottawa, Ontario — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:04:33 GMT

I believe that God and science don't have to be opposites. I believe there is a God, and the discoveries we make, we are supposed to make. He enables us through knowledge. I am not arrogant enough to think that this Earth is the only place where life, intelligent or more like us, abides. In a universe as large as this one is supposed to be, there MUST be someone/thing else out there. I am also not naive enough to believe in the "young earth" theory, subscribed to by fundamentalist/creationists. Who, by the way, are more than entitled to their own opinions, and do not deserve to be ridiculed by ignorants who are intolerant of others. The science that God gave us shows us that the earth is millions of years old.

But I digress. I just don't know why the "scientists" think the "religious" are wrong and vice versa. Why can't we have both? There is no real reason one has to cancel out the other.

And to the "gentleman" who implied that Christians or other kinds of believers "make 10 dollars an hour or less", I make 35 dollars an hour as a respiratory therapist, which is a very scientificly (medicine) based job. And, gasp! - I read the Bible along with my neonatology and respiratory pharmacology text books.

Unfortunatley, that man probably makes 11 dollars an hour, and enjoys building himself up at others' expense.

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Don Patterson, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:10:18 GMT

To Chris Eldridge (Sent Friday, January 05, 2007 10:58 PM). Sorry for the late response to your comment. I have worked in mesoamerican sites for the better part of 20 years and have never been to an archaeological site that the looters did not get to first. In short, the looters know where the ruins are-it is the archaeologists that don't know where they are.

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Daveyo, Chicago, Illinois — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:33:01 GMT

The people who put this word God into this subject should vaporize and shut up and disappear. You religious zealots are a pain in the butt. You want to talk about religion then go to a religious site and warp your brain somemore. Leave science and discoveries alone and butt out. Your so called God has nothing to do with this at all. Yes now we have some brains to figure out what took place from our ancestors and you zealots bring up this BS. Always interfering even in medical discoveries that brings us a cure to our afflictions, because of your so called righteous attitudes which is killing thousands daily. To start with your religious fanactism is so screwed up you need to really see a shrink!!!!!!

Now to science, yes it is time we find out things and of what took place. This knowledge is pertinent to our survival and who knows we might also discover eventually how us humans really ticked and how they lived etc. Keep it going science and keep posting these discoveries so we can gain more knowledge as time goes on.

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John J, Barnegat, NJ — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:13:30 GMT

Why can't they spot Osama?

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don campbell westonia western australia — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:49:18 GMT

maybe those glyphs tell of a disaster. the mayans made sacrifices to their gods for various reasons. to sacrifice royalty, it had to be for a special occasion. glyph 2 could be the sacrifical knife their high priest used, and glyph 10 could be the burial mask of the chosen royal sacrificial victim.

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Caretaker, Newport, Wash. — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:34:54 GMT

I've wondered before if satellites could be used for this type of research........unlocking the past. Cool! Way to go guys! Sorry, I don't do politics or religion. Just fact.

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mike — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:14:09 GMT

Maybe the US Gov can hire NASA to use there high tech equipment and use it over Afghanistan and find Bin Laden. Wait. NASA is part of the gov already. It is great to find lost temples in the jungle but I think there are better ways to use NASA.

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BobbyT, Ft. Myers, FL — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:03:39 GMT

I love science, and the use of technology to explore our world. But I love God more, since it was he that gave us this world. I do find it ironic that the anti-religious science types will take anything written as "scientific proof" but unproven, at full face value, yet will deny the God Inspired, Unfallible, Inerrant Bible which has been proved to be true over and over since it was written.

Science then= Dinosayrs and men did not co exist
Science now= well maybe they did
Bible= they did

Science then= Neanterthal, Cro-Magnon and Hominids are various evolutionary stages of modern humans
Science now= well maybe they did co-exist, but the Hominids killed off the others
Bible= The great flood killed all but the family of Noah

Science would be better served if scientists went to the source more often. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

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Chac Balam, Belize, Central America — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:08:00 GMT

I do not wish to denegrate discoveries made recently useing satellite imagery however in 1989 a survey was made of 100 sq miles of northern Belize rain forrest in which Satellite imagery and the GPS system were both used and which resulted in the locating of several Mayan sites of some magnitude. The use of the technology and the technique are not new.

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Josh Gore, Hayden, Idaho — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:15:51 GMT

I think it is great they ae capable of finding lost cities of artifacts, perhaps they will soon be able to help me find my TV remote.

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John Ford, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:46:13 GMT

There is a simple answer to this subject: "factors that may slow the aging process"...HORMONES! More than anything else, decreasing amounts of hormones as we get older are responsible for aging as we know it. Most people peak, hormonally speaking, in their mid-20's. It is also the time that people stop growing and fully mature physically. From that point on, people literally start going downhill slowly but surely due to decreasing hormonal levels over time.

Ever wondered why celebs buy Human Growth Hormone?

Same reason why many women go on hormone replacement therapy while going through menopause. Obviously, diet and lifestyle play a role in aging as well. But, if we could all pop a daily hormone tablet every day as mature adults, we would feel more like kids...

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David Moody, Raleigh NC — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:47:08 GMT

For those that keep asking about why this tech isn't used for finding other lost pieces of history... it's explained in the article.

The technique in question is imaging chemical changes in the vegatation.

Q: Why can't they distinguish old growth vs. new growth at other types of ruins.

A: Since the Mayan civilization collapsed nearly 2000 years ago, it's ALL old growth. It's the fact that they built with limestone that causes the changes.

Q: Why can't they find a ship wreck.

A: It's very hard to get jungle vegatation to grow underwater or under a sand dune.

Q: Why isn't this used in the Ohio Valley area?

A: Indigenous people there did not build with limestone.

I'm not an expert in satellite imaging or Mayan history. Just a layman who remembers the good advice my father gave me... "when all else fails, read the directions."

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Nestor, Allentown, PA — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:52:23 GMT

Well, I am very excited about the limitless possibilities that this find opens up. Although, it is a double edge sword in that it makes a distinct line between believers in God and believers in science. I myself, believe very much in God, but I am acknowledge the fact that God has given us the tools (brains) necessary to uncover all of the earth's mysteries. To those that believe in God, let's educate our peers and not preach about why we are better. To those that are non-believers, let's not be so close-minded and egotistical to believe that a higher power doesn't exist. That's just not intelligent. Thanks for listening!

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John Ford, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:20:53 GMT

[...] They will never find any "ancient Mormon ruins" because of the fact they do not, nor ever did, exist! Joseph Smith made this fiction up off the top of his head, just like L. Ron Hubbard invented his own religion to get rich quick. There is NO corroboration of Smith's story outside his faithful flock...and some of his witnesses later retracted their stories. It's a crock and Jesus never set foot in North America.

As far as "Bible banger blogs" are concerned on science sites, everything is fair game. Atheists and agnostics forget the FACT that it takes just as much FAITH to believe in the Big Bang as it does the Bible! There is no PROOF that the Big Bang ever happened, and it can't be replicated in the lab. Nor has the "missing link" ever been found to link us with primates. If you look at all the facts, there is no direct proof of "macro-evolution", either. Even "micro-evolution" is a bit questionable since all evolutionary evidence is circumstantial at best.

Ever wonder why are written records don't go back more than approx. 5,000 years? The earliest mention of man might stretch back to about 10,000 B.C. I don't have the answers as to why that is, but I find it interesting that modern humans seem to have just appeared on the earth only a few thousand years ago. Compared to the age of the earth (4.4B years) and the fossil records of most animals, Homo sapiens are a relatively new commodity on the planet. It's like we magically appeared right after the last major ice age!

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Clark C. McClelland, fomer ScO, Space Shuttle Fleet, KSC, FL — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:13:31 GMT

Rich; PA!
Dr. Sam, the discoverer of the Bosnian pyramids is traveling to Egypt in March to give a presentation of his progress.
I received an email from him today.
Much is being withheld from the human race!
Open my website at: www.stargate-chroncles.com for more surprises.
Clark, ScO

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wayne wells,launceston,tasmania,australia — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:25:54 GMT

I use google earth to zoom in on different places on the earth.I have found some intresting areas in northern syria,egypt and south america.I have a very good eye for detail.Even seen strange structures in the sea.

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Wayne Wells,launceston.tasmania,australia — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:48:52 GMT

You would be amased at what someone with a good eye like myself can pick up on the ground using google earth.I bet there are many other people like my self doing the same thing.We just do not want the wrong people finding lost cities or structure as they may contain valuable items from the past.

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wayne wells,australia — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:19:42 GMT

So what if you do find something intreasting on google earth imaging like a lost city.What do you do with infomation like that.Contact the local media.Contact the local museum.Sell the infomation on e bay for the higest bidder.Go to the location and check it out for yourself.I beleive there should be some kind of security protocols in place for infomation like this.

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Alwayslearning, Winnipeg, MB, Canada — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:27:06 GMT

It takes a very arrogant person to think they can thrust their beliefs of any kind upon others. Live it, don't push it!

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V.A.J. jr. lawrence, ks — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:07:05 GMT

Why does every argument about PROGRESS turn into a question of science or faith?? Look none of you have an all-inclusive answer that makes perfect sense. BELIEVE WHAT IS FACTUAL AND LIKEWISE WHAT IS POSSIBLE (PROBABLE). It's called eliminating unfocused argument. Stop bickering over what u can't PROVE and focus on the bigger picture. The universe is ginormous, plenty of room for truth, ideology and growth. But KEEP IT MOVING FORWARD... I for one am very interested in the lost history of our kind and a discovery or use of science in this nature is beneficial to us as a whole.

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moroni,Zarahemla,Pa — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:22:36 GMT

HMMM I thought the same thing more proof the book of mormon is true! it sure seems to fit doesn't it?

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mike kerns columbus ohio — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:26:35 GMT

the question i have has anyone ever took the time to plot on a map from space to see if any of the stars match up with the citys of the mayan this way you would know if the citys and the stars match up so you can get some better information also the citys from other palces