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Archaeologist for the last 30 years. Norh American generalist and Hopwell culture/Red Ocher culture specifically. Lithics Expert and Ground Stone tools.

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Numerous museums in US and Canada. Several University Anthropology Departments.

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Rebecca02/02/12101010Wow! That was fast! Thank you very .....
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2012-02-01 taking calculus in high-school:

Hi Rebecca,    While calculus can be of value, you can take it at the university level as well.  Take the history course knowing that you will be taking more in university as well.    One bit of advice

2012-01-28 Career Advice:

Hi Ali,    Finish your degree in ChemEng.  This is a good degree to have and you can find good employment in this field.  Archaeology does not pay very well.  But you are also in luck.  There is a great

2012-01-28 Very Old Latch:

Hi Hansi,    Nope not annoying in any way.  But I am happy to hear that your exploits are not taking place on Federal Lands.  You should also seek permission from land owners to go exploring and permission

2012-01-28 Very Old Latch:

Hi Hansi,    Are you by chance using a metal detector to find these objects?  To do so on federal land is quite illegal.  I recommend that you turn it in as a found object.  I  will not turn you in BUT

2012-01-26 my Archaeological Found:

Mr. Hufer,      Since they are magnetic, I do not believe that they are Native American in origin.  I spoke to a colleague earlier and sent the pics to him and he feels that these may be "shot" that may

 

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