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Old 06-25-2002, 01:38 AM   #1
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What the hell kind of field is "satellite-imaging diplomacy"?
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University of Richmond Professor Porcher Taylor, an expert in satellite-imaging diplomacy, ... He doesn't necessarily believe an ancient ship lies on the mountain, he says, but the implications of such a discovery could be tremendous.
Speaking of which, Vorkosigan, I don't necessarily believe that you're from Andromeda, but the implications could be tremendous. By the way, what the hell is "an expert in satellite-imaging diplomacy"?
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<strong>"Since Judaism, Christianity, and Islam... all embrace the Noah story as literal history, that would certainly show a common bond," Taylor said. "This would go a long way in dissipating global terrorism."
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I think it means he specialises in talking people -defence departments, commercial interests - into letting him see their classified pictures. Access to samples is often a big issue in Earth Sciences.
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