Great back-to-school print issue, undergrads! And thanks, Neil, for sending me a copy.

Ha!

Here is an email I received today. Given my previous posts championing Khodokovsky's cause, I am frankly not surprised.

Hello:

I am Dr. Ryszard Rulinski and I represent Mr. Mikhail Khordokovsky the formerC.E.O of Yukos Oil Company in Russia. I have a very sensitive and confidential brief from this top (oligarch) to ask for your partnership in re-profiling funds US$42.3 Million. I will give the details, but in summary, the funds are coming via Bank Menatep. This is a legitimate transaction. You will be paid 8% for your "Management Fees".

If you are interested, kindly send me an email and provide me with your confidential telephone number, fax number and email address and I will provide further details and instructions. Please keep this confidential; we cannot afford more political problems. Finally, please note that this must be concluded within two weeks. Please write back promptly. I look forward to it.

Regards,

Dr. Ryszard Rulinski