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<DIV><SPAN class=789284719-26082008><SPAN class=789284719-26082008><FONT
face=Arial size=2>I've entered in a project with American Express' Member's
Project Contest for an Online Free University.<SPAN class=772261621-26082008>
This is meant to be an adjunct to traditional post secondary education methods.
</SPAN> If awarded, it could benefit Wikimedia foundation greatly.
</FONT><A title=http://smartchive.com/lists/lt.php?id=fUUICQcJAlEARVADVx4JBFJR
href="http://smartchive.com/lists/lt.php?id=fUUICQcJAlEARVADVx4JBFJR"
target=_blank><FONT face=Arial
size=2>http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/KHB7EG </FONT></A><FONT
face=Arial size=2> has the official proposal
outline</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=789284719-26082008>Imagine how a $1.5
million dollar grant advance Wikiversity. This is a dream that I'd like to
get off the ground. I believe this is something that you ultimately want
Wikiversity to be like, and this would be a magnificent short
cut.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=789284719-26082008>This project is very
much in keeping with the goals of Wikiversity. I'm pretty sure that Amex would
actually have you assist, if not lead, in the project.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=789284719-26082008> <A
title=http://smartchive.com/lists/lt.php?id=fUUICQcJAlEARVADVx4JBFJR
href="http://smartchive.com/lists/lt.php?id=fUUICQcJAlEARVADVx4JBFJR"
target=_blank>http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/KHB7EG </A> has
the official proposal outline</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=789284719-26082008>A PowerPoint that
outlines the proposal is available at <A
title="http://www.smartchive.com/wfu.htm http://smartchive.com/lists/lt.php?id=fUUICQcJAlEGRVADVx4JBFJR"
href="http://www.smartchive.com/wfu.htm"
target=_blank>http://www.smartchive.com/wfu.htm</A></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=789284719-26082008>Thanks in advance
for your prompt consideration of this request.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=789284719-26082008>Paul
Misner</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=789284719-26082008>410-740-3490</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=789284719-26082008><A
title=mailto:paul@paulmisner.com
href="mailto:paul@paulmisner.com">paul@paulmisner.com</A></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear Friend</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Imagine a world where everyone, anywhere, can go
online, and for free, get the equivalent of a college education. How would that
effect society? Could it have an effect on world peace, on solving our problems,
and making this world a better place? Such an educational portal has been
my dream for a long time, and with your help, I believe that we can make it a
reality.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>I don't want your money. This is not a request for
anything other than a small moment of your time. With your help, I'm
hoping that I can receive funding for this project. I recently submitted
my proposal, "Worldwide Free University" to the American Express Members
Project. and with your support it could get funding . <I>There are only
about 1,000 projects now, so odds are pretty good.</I> First prize is $1.5
million, second price is $500,000, and there are 5 remaining prizes available,
each for $100,000. I know that I can make significant progress on this
project with even the smallest budget. </FONT></P>
<P><SPAN class=772261621-26082008><FONT face=Arial size=2>Amex chooses who does
the project, and I'd believe Wikiversity would be one of the groups
participating.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>I've outlined my proposal at </FONT><A
title=http://smartchive.com/lists/lt.php?id=fUUICQcJAlEARVADVx4JBFJR
href="http://smartchive.com/lists/lt.php?id=fUUICQcJAlEARVADVx4JBFJR"
target=_blank><FONT face=Arial
size=2>http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/KHB7EG </FONT></A></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>I also have a video on YouTube, which outlines this
project. </FONT><A
title=http://smartchive.com/lists/lt.php?id=fUUICQcJAlEBRVADVx4JBFJR
href="http://smartchive.com/lists/lt.php?id=fUUICQcJAlEBRVADVx4JBFJR"
target=_blank><FONT face=Arial
size=2>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-MlCGhrKr8</FONT></A></P>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The video is about six minutes long, if you don't
have that time, please download a copy of the PowerPoint at </FONT><A
title=http://smartchive.com/lists/lt.php?id=fUUICQcJAlEGRVADVx4JBFJR
href="http://smartchive.com/lists/lt.php?id=fUUICQcJAlEGRVADVx4JBFJR"
target=_blank><FONT face=Arial
size=2>http://www.smartchive.com/wfu.htm</FONT></A><BR><BR><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">If you'd like to help,
please go to </SPAN> </FONT></FONT><A
title=http://smartchive.com/lists/lt.php?id=fUUICQcJAlEARVADVx4JBFJR
href="http://smartchive.com/lists/lt.php?id=fUUICQcJAlEARVADVx4JBFJR"
target=_blank><FONT face=Arial
size=2>http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/KHB7EG </FONT></A><FONT
face=Arial size=2> and click on the nominate link. <BR><BR>September, 2008 is
the last day to nominate this project. </FONT></DIV>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks in advance for your help.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Paul Misner<BR></FONT><A
title=mailto:paul@paulmisner.com href="mailto:paul@paulmisner.com"
target=_blank><FONT face=Arial size=2>paul@paulmisner.com</FONT></A><BR><A
title=http://www.paulmisner.com/ href="http://www.paulmisner.com/"
target=_blank><FONT face=Arial
size=2>www.paulmisner.com</FONT></A></P></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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