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A lottery winner is suing his ex-girlfriend after she takes the winnings and ghosts him
Our take: This may seem like a Babylon Bee headline, but it most certainly is a real story. A Canadian man won the lottery ($5 million Canadian dollars—enough for 3 subs plus extra meat at Subway) with his then girlfriend. He claims the lottery commission told him because he did not have a government ID, he would have trouble collecting the cash.
They advised him to have his girlfriend accept the winnings, which she did. They went to the store to verify the winning ticket together, accepted the big Happy Gilmore check together, and spoke to the press together. Unfortunately for him, she had a different plan in mind than he did.
After collecting the winnings, the girlfriend hit the road, ghosting her ex and taking the lottery winnings with her. Her ex-boyfriend tracked her down and found her in bed with another guy.
The ex-boyfriend is now suing her, the Western Canada Lottery Corporation, the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, and every Canadian who has ever eaten at Tim Horton’s for good measure. OK—we made that last one up, but everyone else getting sued is true.
This should be a fun one to keep track of. It presents some interesting legal issues and is very amusing since we are not involved in any way.
COURTESY: MSN
California state champion track athlete disqualified for “unsportsmanlike” celebration
Our take: If you are looking for a place where logic and common sense prevail, good decisions win out over virtue signaling, and fair play and even playing fields are paramount, stay far, far away from California.
At the same track meet, a transgender girl (a boy saying he is a girl for those not keeping track) was the “girls state champion” in long jump and triple jump, and the sophomore winner of the 400 m race was disqualified for an “unsportsmanlike” celebration.
Clara Adams, a sophomore from North Salinas High School, won the 400M with a gusty final 100M sprint, holding off the hard-charging second-place finisher. To celebrate, Adams took a fire extinguisher from her father and, far away from her competitors, turned the extinguisher on her feet, implying they were “on fire” from running so fast.
Seems harmless to us, but we aren’t as smart as the folks who run the California Interscholastic Federation.
They determined it's fine for a boy to compete against girls and take home gold medals in 2 events, but a sophomore girl who wins a state championship must be disqualified for celebrating her win “inappropriately.”
Yep—you read that right. Boy pretending to be a girl? Nothing to see here. Shut up and clap. A 15-year-old girl defeats all runners with a gutsy performance but sprays a fire extinguisher on her feet in celebration? Nope—she gets shown the door. If you’re still trying to figure out why Democrats are shedding voters at breakneck speed, here is exhibit 1. Hopefully someone with more authority steps in, or the CIF comes to its senses and rights this wrong. Congrats to Ms. Adams on her well-deserved victory.
COURTESY: AOL.COM
Hudson’s Bay to lay off 89% of its workforce by the end of the month
Our take: Hudson’s Bay Company was founded in 1670, making it North America’s oldest retail company. Its stores have served Canada for more than 3 centuries, acting as anchors for shopping malls across the country. Sadly, all good things must come to an end.
In recent years, the company has seen reduced foot traffic and fierce competition from online retailers. In March, the company announced that it would seek complete liquidation of assets and cease operations completely. It will lay off all 9,634 associates, close its 96 stores, 4 distribution centers, and its corporate office.
Every company will meet the same fate one day. Not a single company will exist in perpetuity. Just ask Woolworths, Standard Oil, Montgomery Ward’s, or A&P, all at one point among the largest retailers in the world but no longer in existence. A run of 350+ years is extraordinary. Kudos to the generations of people who contributed to the amazing run Hudson’s Bay Company enjoyed.
COURTESY: MSN
Tip of the Day
Our facial expressions, gestures, and body language can, and often do, say more than our words.
Nonverbal cues can have between 65 and 93 percent more impact than the spoken word. And we are more likely to believe the nonverbal signals over spoken words if the two are in disagreement.
Leaders must be especially adept at reading nonverbal cues.
Employees who may be unwilling to voice disagreements or concerns, for instance, may show their discomfort through crossed arms or an unwillingness to make eye contact. If you are aware of others’ body language, you may be able to adjust your communication tactics appropriately.
At the same time, leaders must also be able to control their own nonverbal communications.
Your nonverbal cues must, at all times, support your message. At best, conflicting verbal and nonverbal communication can cause confusion. At worst, it can undermine your message and your team’s confidence in you, your organization, and even in themselves.
Quote of the Day
“Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.” - Will Rogers