more on academic scams

They’re becoming more common lately… In my office today was a congratulations letter for being named “Egypt’s Man of the Year for 2009”.

A great honor, to be sure, but they want $295 for “the honor of representing my country” with an “elegant 8 x 10 inch Wall Plaque, featuring a cherrywood piano finish with a black gloss inset and gold lettering.”

It is explained further that my fee “applies toward the crafting processes” as well as postage and handling.

This company also fails even minimal political correctness standards, not only with the “Man of the Year” designation, but by rubbing it in when they say that they have “recognized men around the world since 1967”. Perhaps Egypt also has a 2009 Woman of the Year, though.