More Mayan Prophecy from 'the official' 212012 website

Most of us are not archaeologists or astronomers, anthropologists or astrologers. Yet the majority of what is written about one of the most exciting and relevant subjects of our day - the approaching Winter Solstice 2012 end-date of the Mayan Calendar - appears in words aimed at specialists and couched in language that can be hard to read. This article is written for the Everyday Earthling who may be hearing a lot about the Mayans, their calendars, hieroglyphs and mysterious temples scattered throughout the jungles of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras. 

12-21-12 - The End or the Beginning

Trying to make sense of the Mayan Calendar and the many meanings that it may hold has become a full time job for many scientists and dooms-dayers alike. While some believe it is the end, others poo-poo the thought and continue on with daily life. Whereas others are looking forward to welcoming the dawn of spiritual enlightenment.

Nasa's official response is, "Just as the calendar you have on your kitchen wall does not cease to exist after December 31, the Mayan calendar does not cease to exist on December 21, 2012. This date is the end of the Mayan long-count period but then -- just as your calendar begins again on January 1 -- another long-count period begins for the Mayan calendar."