I can confirm this behaviour on an up to date feisty install:
(gnome-about-me:6328): about-me-properties-WARNING **: e_book_get_self:
there was no self contact UID stored in gconf
** Changed in: control-center (Ubuntu)
Status: Unconfirmed => Confirmed
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gnome-about-me prints a gconf warning
https://launchpad.net/bugs/91069