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2 Left NASA several yrs ago: university --> research in space science teaching; developing [[labs?]] Ed- PGMS (Middle School --> Colleges) ... Happily until [[Lou Dobbs Abropizy?]] left CNN last June to form an internet start-up called Space.com He spoke w/ me during 1st wk of company (5 employees) His belief (1 share): Public's Interest in + Fascination 1 month ago... for 2 wks the only topic in news was John [[?]] + his renew to space <-- Media coverage but interest in life on Europa, [?] looks back 12B [yrs] astronauts [[?]] doing [[somersults?]] For, space run deep. The wonder + adventure of space particularly [[resonates?]] w/ kids. That's the opportunity. We're creating the definitive web site w/ everything related to space (News, Business, Information, Ed+ Ent.) Offer compelling conent that will appeal from [[striketrough]] to everyone from backyard stargazer --> astronauts,from rocket scientists to Star Wars Fans. ----- Capitalized @25M; 2nd round now [ [[approximately]] 65 employees] newsroom in NY, Bureaus in DC, KSC, Houston, [[Pasadena?]] --> Moscow + Paris (our space [[courage?]] is already 2nd + none) Been excited about space for yrs... spend Time communicating enthusiasm, using it to motivate students ... internet provides perfect medium for this. when I'm speaking to students, 1st Q = . . . when speaking as [[strikethrough]] to Bus. People me: Space.Com, 1st Q= How do you plan to make $ defer both to Q+A, if interested