Me in "The World Book of Knowledge" (?)
| By hannes @ 22:29 | [ Social ] |
Saturday I got a letter from the "American Biographical Institute"[1], a company in Raleigh/US, seemingly producing and selling large and expensive encyclopediae.
They wrote I'd been chosen as one of 500 personalities for inclusion in the 2005 edition of their "World Book of Knowledge".
Alright, I'm rather credulous by nature, but heck, who would want the biography of a random 22-year old in an encyclopedia a the cost of $795 USD? This does indeed very much look like the scheme of the publishing house Belbo, Casaubon and Diotallevi, the heroes in Eco's "Foucault's Pendulum", work for.. publishing esoteric books at their authors' own expense.
If everybody included in their book buys one (and what's such an important mention worth if you can't show it off), they probably make a pretty good profit.
But then I googled a bit. "american-biographical-institute" yields several thousand hits. If we look closer at some of them we find rather strange entries like that hypnotist or His Excellency Alhagi Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh(!), but also many less exotic personalities.
And they really print and sell books, "5000 Personalities of the World" for example.
So.. I'm not really sure about this. They say I was recommended by someone, they had my private address[2] and they really seem to publish books, not only collecting personal data or performing rip-offs on innocent authors.
Anyway, looks like their business modell -whatever it is- is profitable enough to send snail-mail out into the wide world. Amazing.
So if you know more about that institute/company, please let me know!
Oh, and let me close this posting with a quote from that letter:
[1] Right, there's no website.
[2] Ok.. it's public after all
They wrote I'd been chosen as one of 500 personalities for inclusion in the 2005 edition of their "World Book of Knowledge".
Alright, I'm rather credulous by nature, but heck, who would want the biography of a random 22-year old in an encyclopedia a the cost of $795 USD? This does indeed very much look like the scheme of the publishing house Belbo, Casaubon and Diotallevi, the heroes in Eco's "Foucault's Pendulum", work for.. publishing esoteric books at their authors' own expense.
If everybody included in their book buys one (and what's such an important mention worth if you can't show it off), they probably make a pretty good profit.
But then I googled a bit. "american-biographical-institute" yields several thousand hits. If we look closer at some of them we find rather strange entries like that hypnotist or His Excellency Alhagi Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh(!), but also many less exotic personalities.
And they really print and sell books, "5000 Personalities of the World" for example.
So.. I'm not really sure about this. They say I was recommended by someone, they had my private address[2] and they really seem to publish books, not only collecting personal data or performing rip-offs on innocent authors.
Anyway, looks like their business modell -whatever it is- is profitable enough to send snail-mail out into the wide world. Amazing.
So if you know more about that institute/company, please let me know!
Oh, and let me close this posting with a quote from that letter:
»I admire your accomplishments and dedication to improving the lives of others«.Gosh! :-)
[1] Right, there's no website.
[2] Ok.. it's public after all
Comments
Matthias
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worte [at] gmx.at
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http://blog.ch/
2004-09-13 08:29:36
Don't be so modest! His Excellency Alhagi Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh might be the president of a whole country, but does he have a blog? Eh?
2004-09-13 08:29:36
Don't be so modest! His Excellency Alhagi Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh might be the president of a whole country, but does he have a blog? Eh?
michelle
2004-10-08 02:31:43
Hi I came across your post while searching to find out whethr the award from the American Biographical Institute is indeed legit. They wrote to my father who has in fact been dead for 7 years but had our home address in the Caribbean. There seem to be so many who list it in their CV on the net. Does this indicate their credibility or does it mean that many egos have led people astray? I have yet to find out. I will let you know if I do and hope you will also post here as well if you come up with further info.
2004-10-08 02:31:43
Hi I came across your post while searching to find out whethr the award from the American Biographical Institute is indeed legit. They wrote to my father who has in fact been dead for 7 years but had our home address in the Caribbean. There seem to be so many who list it in their CV on the net. Does this indicate their credibility or does it mean that many egos have led people astray? I have yet to find out. I will let you know if I do and hope you will also post here as well if you come up with further info.
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2004-10-08 02:34:56
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/08/26/1093456749832.html?from=storylhs
Scam of the year a snip at $195
By Richard Baker
State Political Reporter
August 27, 2004
Consumer Affairs Minister John Lenders has been asked to investigate a
scam being run by a group called the American Biographical Institute
after it told a Labor MP he would get a decree confirming his nomination
as 2004 "man of the year" if he paid $US195 ($A276).
Mitcham MP Tony Robinson told Parliament on Wednesday night the
institute had told him of his nomination for the award, which institute
president J. M. Evans claimed was designed to "uplift the
accomplishments of our fellow Americans".
"The task of choosing such a group from around the world is overwhelming
to say the least," Mr Evans wrote. "The institute's international board
of research decided on your nomination due to your overall
accomplishments and contributions to society."
Mr Robinson said the institute invited him to send an extra $US100 to a
North Carolina address if he wanted the deluxe version of his degree,
"custom laminated in Finnish birch".
He told Parliament that while his nomination made him proud, he was
unsure if it was for his 13 reserves games for an E-grade football club
or because of his contribution to politics.
Speaking more seriously, Mr Robinson said it was important the people
behind the scam be stopped from requesting Australians to send money for
a meaningless award.
An internet search by The Age could not find a home site for the
institute. But countless websites refer to people claiming to have
received awards or nominations from it. Gambian President Yahya Jammeh
lists on his official CV awards conferred by the institute, including a
nomination for 1997 man of the year and a 1998 "gold record of
achievement" award.
Mr Lenders said that while he did not doubt Mr Robinson's potential to
be man of the year, it was important Victorians ignored such scams.
"It is very difficult to retrieve money from scams like this that are
run overseas," he said. "This is a scam that is well known to Consumer
Affairs Victoria."
2004-10-08 02:34:56
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/08/26/1093456749832.html?from=storylhs
Scam of the year a snip at $195
By Richard Baker
State Political Reporter
August 27, 2004
Consumer Affairs Minister John Lenders has been asked to investigate a
scam being run by a group called the American Biographical Institute
after it told a Labor MP he would get a decree confirming his nomination
as 2004 "man of the year" if he paid $US195 ($A276).
Mitcham MP Tony Robinson told Parliament on Wednesday night the
institute had told him of his nomination for the award, which institute
president J. M. Evans claimed was designed to "uplift the
accomplishments of our fellow Americans".
"The task of choosing such a group from around the world is overwhelming
to say the least," Mr Evans wrote. "The institute's international board
of research decided on your nomination due to your overall
accomplishments and contributions to society."
Mr Robinson said the institute invited him to send an extra $US100 to a
North Carolina address if he wanted the deluxe version of his degree,
"custom laminated in Finnish birch".
He told Parliament that while his nomination made him proud, he was
unsure if it was for his 13 reserves games for an E-grade football club
or because of his contribution to politics.
Speaking more seriously, Mr Robinson said it was important the people
behind the scam be stopped from requesting Australians to send money for
a meaningless award.
An internet search by The Age could not find a home site for the
institute. But countless websites refer to people claiming to have
received awards or nominations from it. Gambian President Yahya Jammeh
lists on his official CV awards conferred by the institute, including a
nomination for 1997 man of the year and a 1998 "gold record of
achievement" award.
Mr Lenders said that while he did not doubt Mr Robinson's potential to
be man of the year, it was important Victorians ignored such scams.
"It is very difficult to retrieve money from scams like this that are
run overseas," he said. "This is a scam that is well known to Consumer
Affairs Victoria."
Gautam
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gautam.ghosh [at] gmail.com
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http://gauteg.blogspot.com
2005-02-15 13:48:11
I got an exact similar one!
2005-02-15 13:48:11
I got an exact similar one!
Sakura-season
2005-03-31 08:49:49
I've got an similar letter arrived yesterday in Japan. I relieved to find the above comments. Thanks.
2005-03-31 08:49:49
I've got an similar letter arrived yesterday in Japan. I relieved to find the above comments. Thanks.
mij
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mijwillis [at] hotmail.com
2005-05-15 03:46:37
I received one too! The old saying still holds: if it seems to be too good to be true, it probably isn't.
2005-05-15 03:46:37
I received one too! The old saying still holds: if it seems to be too good to be true, it probably isn't.
Wasp
2005-06-21 12:42:31
I found their website www.abiworldwide.com, but it looks really cheap. However I bet that overtime, if they would continue to exist their website might evolve to make the organization look real. They use official paper letters, so that it would look like this organization does exist. They prey on your greed, selfishness, and a hope for a miracle. Think really carefully about anything coming to you from somewhere you don't know and asking for money from you, for the reason of making you famous or rich.
2005-06-21 12:42:31
I found their website www.abiworldwide.com, but it looks really cheap. However I bet that overtime, if they would continue to exist their website might evolve to make the organization look real. They use official paper letters, so that it would look like this organization does exist. They prey on your greed, selfishness, and a hope for a miracle. Think really carefully about anything coming to you from somewhere you don't know and asking for money from you, for the reason of making you famous or rich.
MSM
2005-08-01 17:56:13
I think we should all be honored, and I'm looking forward to the next official function where all of the "Men" and "Women of the Year" get together so I can mingle with my esteemed colleagues.
Seems to me that, even if you don't send the $$ for the official document, you can still represent you were selected "___ of the Year" by ABI. Personally, I intend to add the designation to my business cards, letterhead and RSVP cards of miscellaneous functions I plan to attend. It would be unfair to everyone else for them to NOT know they are in the presence of such a VIP. Congrats to all of us!
2005-08-01 17:56:13
I think we should all be honored, and I'm looking forward to the next official function where all of the "Men" and "Women of the Year" get together so I can mingle with my esteemed colleagues.
Seems to me that, even if you don't send the $$ for the official document, you can still represent you were selected "___ of the Year" by ABI. Personally, I intend to add the designation to my business cards, letterhead and RSVP cards of miscellaneous functions I plan to attend. It would be unfair to everyone else for them to NOT know they are in the presence of such a VIP. Congrats to all of us!
Ruchi
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nruchi [at] yahoo.com
2005-09-21 12:58:37
Hi
I got one too.. in Japan, to a newly moved location! The letter says, "Dear Mr. Ruchi Naithani", ...you have been nominated for Man of the Year.....
Well, I was totally honored and proud, wondering who this secret admirer of mine was, who nominated me for such an esteemed award... but there was only one problem. The nominator didnt know that I am a woman!Ofcourse they were kind enough to mention that they did confer a "Woman of the Year" award too, but as it seems they thought it wasnt for me!!Oh well!! What people do to swindle!
2005-09-21 12:58:37
Hi
I got one too.. in Japan, to a newly moved location! The letter says, "Dear Mr. Ruchi Naithani", ...you have been nominated for Man of the Year.....
Well, I was totally honored and proud, wondering who this secret admirer of mine was, who nominated me for such an esteemed award... but there was only one problem. The nominator didnt know that I am a woman!Ofcourse they were kind enough to mention that they did confer a "Woman of the Year" award too, but as it seems they thought it wasnt for me!!Oh well!! What people do to swindle!
J Ashman
2005-10-28 11:40:49
I've also recieved these nominations...
Firstly I was nominated for inclusion in the "comtemporary who's who"
("for only x hundred dollars you can get a lovely leather bound volume, why not buy several for your friends and family?"!...)
Then I was nominated as an editor for teh above volume. I replied to this one because the certificate was free! :-)
The I was nominated as "international man of the year"! That made my mum very proud.
(Again..."for only x hundred dollars you can get a framed certificate".........)
Most recently I was nominated for my "contributions to peace"!
("for only x hundred dollars you can get a framed certficate" ...etc..etc)
I must be speshial! :-D
2005-10-28 11:40:49
I've also recieved these nominations...
Firstly I was nominated for inclusion in the "comtemporary who's who"
("for only x hundred dollars you can get a lovely leather bound volume, why not buy several for your friends and family?"!...)
Then I was nominated as an editor for teh above volume. I replied to this one because the certificate was free! :-)
The I was nominated as "international man of the year"! That made my mum very proud.
(Again..."for only x hundred dollars you can get a framed certificate".........)
Most recently I was nominated for my "contributions to peace"!
("for only x hundred dollars you can get a framed certficate" ...etc..etc)
I must be speshial! :-D
Kondraosh
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Kondraosh [at] scz.europa.net
2005-11-26 00:38:24
Indeed people the current level of sophisticaltion in the aspects of "political correction" that generates the thought that...only true "Greatness", held only by those (few) esteemed members of the media/political base, that will be the real achiever any letter award or mention whatsoever. Surely x dollars is paid somewhere for any award, degree, decree or paper whether it be in courtesy title of Knighthood down to registered trademarks levied by our gracious and benevolent Hollywood (in USA or anywhere else) The sad reality is that there are few...and few awards indeed that we may be nominated for, or trinkets given, without cost. And there are many un-noted achievers. (Perhaps Virtuous indeed)Politics are the source for many to achieve whether it be letter or title or even the benovelent letters we assume are granted to right and most humble people. X dollars is never mentioned when dealing with the Pulit.er, or the Nob.l or where it indeed ever goes...we can only assume (money is not there/ but it is somewhere). Surely one among the many never deserved these, and surely one most honorable never received these. So we can address this in many ways. Either we can dismiss the many or the few for having or having not partaken in the method of honor. Or haveing that honor processed by x. Perhaps we can see that there is indeed so little one can have in life but a token of appreciation....a watch given to us by our boss upon retirement...or a healthy pay raise. There is little in the outside business world that would put a token of appreciation of work well done..its really quite sad indeed when you look at it from a greater perspective where a little token might have been the right appreciation in the right incident...and the"x" might have been the right thing needed at the right time for some deserving individual (do we know..or are we judgemental of whom this individual might be? ) The worst configuration of the world would be if there were positively no honor to rest upon. We could see ourselves in that perspective very similar to a former Soviet worker who lived his life and worked only to have his name engraved on a pen/medal (at the cost of his boss)close to the end of his life or career.
Now Im not condoning SCAMS. There are too many of them, right-left and center! But I do believe, however naively, that the source that you are talking about gives our what it does...however cheaply we can think about profiteering and rackets as well as SCAMS...If you look into these organization or organizations you may rest assure that there are some really fine (and outstanding)biographies among the members of these groups. Whether these are members of right-wing Political groups or the musicians who make the #1 Hit's , some of these people are individuals with backgrounds of true "Achievement". Some maybe who are fighting for some worthy appointment! Others maybe hoping for the Stars!
So I think a little notice never hurt a person, only provided for them a little self esteem. I can say congratulations for being selected Man of the Year! And to the others peacefully...its not worth a global SCAM alert...you may have been nominated by somebody like me.
2005-11-26 00:38:24
Indeed people the current level of sophisticaltion in the aspects of "political correction" that generates the thought that...only true "Greatness", held only by those (few) esteemed members of the media/political base, that will be the real achiever any letter award or mention whatsoever. Surely x dollars is paid somewhere for any award, degree, decree or paper whether it be in courtesy title of Knighthood down to registered trademarks levied by our gracious and benevolent Hollywood (in USA or anywhere else) The sad reality is that there are few...and few awards indeed that we may be nominated for, or trinkets given, without cost. And there are many un-noted achievers. (Perhaps Virtuous indeed)Politics are the source for many to achieve whether it be letter or title or even the benovelent letters we assume are granted to right and most humble people. X dollars is never mentioned when dealing with the Pulit.er, or the Nob.l or where it indeed ever goes...we can only assume (money is not there/ but it is somewhere). Surely one among the many never deserved these, and surely one most honorable never received these. So we can address this in many ways. Either we can dismiss the many or the few for having or having not partaken in the method of honor. Or haveing that honor processed by x. Perhaps we can see that there is indeed so little one can have in life but a token of appreciation....a watch given to us by our boss upon retirement...or a healthy pay raise. There is little in the outside business world that would put a token of appreciation of work well done..its really quite sad indeed when you look at it from a greater perspective where a little token might have been the right appreciation in the right incident...and the"x" might have been the right thing needed at the right time for some deserving individual (do we know..or are we judgemental of whom this individual might be? ) The worst configuration of the world would be if there were positively no honor to rest upon. We could see ourselves in that perspective very similar to a former Soviet worker who lived his life and worked only to have his name engraved on a pen/medal (at the cost of his boss)close to the end of his life or career.
Now Im not condoning SCAMS. There are too many of them, right-left and center! But I do believe, however naively, that the source that you are talking about gives our what it does...however cheaply we can think about profiteering and rackets as well as SCAMS...If you look into these organization or organizations you may rest assure that there are some really fine (and outstanding)biographies among the members of these groups. Whether these are members of right-wing Political groups or the musicians who make the #1 Hit's , some of these people are individuals with backgrounds of true "Achievement". Some maybe who are fighting for some worthy appointment! Others maybe hoping for the Stars!
So I think a little notice never hurt a person, only provided for them a little self esteem. I can say congratulations for being selected Man of the Year! And to the others peacefully...its not worth a global SCAM alert...you may have been nominated by somebody like me.
Kondradosh
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[at]
2005-11-26 01:25:44
Another inclusion at the cost of wasting eyes and ears.
Perhaps it is just an old addage passed from parent to child...and friend to friend
The only thing one can get out of the world is that what you put into the world... that alone says allot about reaching for any purpose that is legitimate.
2005-11-26 01:25:44
Another inclusion at the cost of wasting eyes and ears.
Perhaps it is just an old addage passed from parent to child...and friend to friend
The only thing one can get out of the world is that what you put into the world... that alone says allot about reaching for any purpose that is legitimate.
Mulvey
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t_mulvey_mmc [at] yahoo.com
2006-01-11 11:20:22
I receive something like this several times a year from what I think may be related sites...one address is in India.I expect there should be one in Nigeria from where,in addition to the States,a lot of scams originate.
I put up on my office wall the invitation to be a "select recipient" of the Man Of The Year "2005 jeweler(sic)issued" .No charge to me and I hope the cost is all on them..but I guess there are those unfortunately more gullible .Maybe Bush would have more luck if he invaded these scams !!
2006-01-11 11:20:22
I receive something like this several times a year from what I think may be related sites...one address is in India.I expect there should be one in Nigeria from where,in addition to the States,a lot of scams originate.
I put up on my office wall the invitation to be a "select recipient" of the Man Of The Year "2005 jeweler(sic)issued" .No charge to me and I hope the cost is all on them..but I guess there are those unfortunately more gullible .Maybe Bush would have more luck if he invaded these scams !!
Amanda
2006-03-31 09:00:20
i was nominated for 'great woman of the 21st century' today! i'm sooo excited!! i'm also working on my taxes right now....i wonder if i can make a deduction for this? or, hell, get out of paying taxes all together, since i'm i'm one of those "strictly limited to 1,000 outstanding entries" women!
morons.
2006-03-31 09:00:20
i was nominated for 'great woman of the 21st century' today! i'm sooo excited!! i'm also working on my taxes right now....i wonder if i can make a deduction for this? or, hell, get out of paying taxes all together, since i'm i'm one of those "strictly limited to 1,000 outstanding entries" women!
morons.
Charlie
2006-06-07 17:15:20
I have received ABI's and similar mails for a number of years wanting my c.v. for a who's who (asking me to buy a copy, of course) etc. Now, I should be "man of the year" (and pay 200$ for the decree!) which at least made me Google for them - just for fun.
What really struck me is how many persons apparently in high political, industrial or academic positions are listing - often quite a number of - such impressive "honors" on their web pages. One guy even had the major of the city present the man-of-the-year-certificate to him and shows the foto made by the press.
Yet another form of tax on stupidity.
2006-06-07 17:15:20
I have received ABI's and similar mails for a number of years wanting my c.v. for a who's who (asking me to buy a copy, of course) etc. Now, I should be "man of the year" (and pay 200$ for the decree!) which at least made me Google for them - just for fun.
What really struck me is how many persons apparently in high political, industrial or academic positions are listing - often quite a number of - such impressive "honors" on their web pages. One guy even had the major of the city present the man-of-the-year-certificate to him and shows the foto made by the press.
Yet another form of tax on stupidity.
Dr. Gary H. Kramer
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gary_h_kramer [at] hc-sc.gc.ca
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http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ncrc
2006-08-04 21:10:07
I have been chosen as a "Great Mind of the 21st Century" by ABI. For a mere $295 I can have a plaque proving it. The book is $395, and the medal is $595. Only 1,000 lucky people have been selected for this publication.
And there's a form for me to suggest who might like to buy this prestigious book.
2006-08-04 21:10:07
I have been chosen as a "Great Mind of the 21st Century" by ABI. For a mere $295 I can have a plaque proving it. The book is $395, and the medal is $595. Only 1,000 lucky people have been selected for this publication.
And there's a form for me to suggest who might like to buy this prestigious book.
Robert Sparks
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bobette1976 [at] lycos.co.uk
2006-12-07 12:05:37
Due to my English reserve I declined the honour of "Man of the Year". I really didn't think I deserved it in 2006.
My modesty has paid off! Calloo! Callay! I have been invited to sit no less on the "Research Board of Advisers".
Apparently "the Institute" has been rumbling along for "over thirty-eight years".... my only question is how?
2006-12-07 12:05:37
Due to my English reserve I declined the honour of "Man of the Year". I really didn't think I deserved it in 2006.
My modesty has paid off! Calloo! Callay! I have been invited to sit no less on the "Research Board of Advisers".
Apparently "the Institute" has been rumbling along for "over thirty-eight years".... my only question is how?
Marilyn
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marisal1 [at] cox.net
2007-01-25 04:55:12
I also received a nomination and thought it was probably a scam too. Has anyone seen the publication?,
2007-01-25 04:55:12
I also received a nomination and thought it was probably a scam too. Has anyone seen the publication?,
Mike
2007-02-26 19:32:20
I've had two piano teachers (one in Australia, one in USA) who seem to have falled hook line and sinker for these people.
Here's an example: http://www.margaretbrandman.com/warrant.html
2007-02-26 19:32:20
I've had two piano teachers (one in Australia, one in USA) who seem to have falled hook line and sinker for these people.
Here's an example: http://www.margaretbrandman.com/warrant.html
Chikondi
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leratoivy [at] yahoo.com
2007-12-18 11:40:07
I just got my mail today saying Iam one of 2,000 nominees. I googled and guess what info I go! What made me suspicious is that they have no website, and a deadline for submission, but hey, never mind if the deadline has passed!!They are pathetic, taking people for granted, well they will be in for a surprise people are more aware of such pathetic scams.
2007-12-18 11:40:07
I just got my mail today saying Iam one of 2,000 nominees. I googled and guess what info I go! What made me suspicious is that they have no website, and a deadline for submission, but hey, never mind if the deadline has passed!!They are pathetic, taking people for granted, well they will be in for a surprise people are more aware of such pathetic scams.
Jennifer Anonymous
2008-01-13 18:44:38
It is a scam. The "institute" is in an office condo. They purchase mailing lists from organizations. Payment guarantees inclusion in the volumes and bombardments of mailings for other awards. Do not respond.
2008-01-13 18:44:38
It is a scam. The "institute" is in an office condo. They purchase mailing lists from organizations. Payment guarantees inclusion in the volumes and bombardments of mailings for other awards. Do not respond.
Kathfrog
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[at]
2008-02-13 23:57:19
OK now I feel ripped off - you all got 'outstanding person of the year' lists whereas I just got 'Acoomplished Leader'.
The tip-off, apart from it being a 'Lifetime Acheivement award' whereas I've only just joined the workforce is the total lack of any details regarding why I'd be so honoured... You'd think that my being so outstanding and all they'd get me at least one reason I was nominated
2008-02-13 23:57:19
OK now I feel ripped off - you all got 'outstanding person of the year' lists whereas I just got 'Acoomplished Leader'.
The tip-off, apart from it being a 'Lifetime Acheivement award' whereas I've only just joined the workforce is the total lack of any details regarding why I'd be so honoured... You'd think that my being so outstanding and all they'd get me at least one reason I was nominated
arnold
2008-04-03 15:06:46
My 'great mind of the 21st century' was at least great enough to do an internet research of the ABI. Intersting comments!
2008-04-03 15:06:46
My 'great mind of the 21st century' was at least great enough to do an internet research of the ABI. Intersting comments!
Chay
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freetrial [at] comcast.net
2008-05-21 17:16:24
One of the esteemed recipients of many of these prestigious awards just announced his plan to "cut off the heads" of all the homosexuals found within the borders of his country. I wonder if they have an award for "homo-cidal Man of the year"
http://en.afrik.com/article13630.html
2008-05-21 17:16:24
One of the esteemed recipients of many of these prestigious awards just announced his plan to "cut off the heads" of all the homosexuals found within the borders of his country. I wonder if they have an award for "homo-cidal Man of the year"
http://en.afrik.com/article13630.html
