Apparently this guy, "Remi Frazier" has a million dollar destiny (and a myspace account). He says he's gone to NYC with $100 in his pocket and says he will return to Colorado in a month with a million dollars:
I've never been to New York. I don't have a place to stay. I don't have a network of people in the city; I haven't set anything up in advance. I'll be starting from scratch, building a business and a new social network from Friday, June 16 to Saturday, July 15th.
Interesting idea there Remi. Personally I'm getting a little tired of these hair-brained "missions" and the dolts that pay for them. Perhaps this is a PhD experiment gone awry but I expect it's just another attempt to pilfer a million dollars from unsuspecting folks looking for a cheap (Internet) thrill. Here's an idea, give that $3 you were about to send Remi to a local non-profit organization instead and watch something useful come from your local community.
Check with your employer- they often match donations too. There you go. $6 to a worthy cause instead of $3 wasted dollars to Remi. Perhaps some good can come from this after all.
Disclaimer The opinions expressed herein are my own personal opinions and do not represent my employer's view in any way.