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Mega lottery winner to stick with Ford, ex-wife
Mega Millions: Mega lottery winner to stick with Ford, ex-wife
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AP, Free Press reporters mis-quote lottery winner
Mega Millions jackpot winner David Sneath said he indeed will buy Ford cars for himself and his family with his new fortune, after working 34 years for the company. And he said he's thinking of getting back together with his ex-wife, Deborah, adding, "I love that girl." [Ed.: I'll bet she loves him now too.]
A Free Press story incorrectly quoted Sneath, saying he would not buy a Ford product when asked if he would by a luxury car. In fact, Sneath, who spoke to reporters at a news conference Thursday, had said he would not buy a foreign product, but his muttered remark was misunderstood by reporters for both the Free Press and Associated Press, which also misquoted Sneath, 60. Indignant Ford workers called the Free Press to complain about what they thought was Sneath's lack of loyalty to his employer and fellow employees. Sneath said he got calls from miffed coworkers as well. Sneath, who lives in Livonia and drove a hi-lo at a Ford parts warehouse in Brownstown Township, said he's no traitor. He said he plans to buy a Lincoln Navigator for himself. He said he'll buy his 22-year-old son a Ford Explorer. He doesn't know what he'll get for his ex-wife; he said they've been divorced for five years. "My daughter is hung up on a Chrysler product. I'm trying to convince her otherwise," he said. Editor's note: When I posted the original AP story I did think it was strange that a long-time Ford worker would not buy a Ford product, but that's what the reporter wrote, so I reported it. In my lifetime I have known several Ford workers, and I know them to be fiercely loyal employees, and loyal to their product, so I'm happy to set the record straight.
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Atlanta, GA United States Member #1288 March 13, 2003 2616 Posts Offline |
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Quote in the original story made no sense, thanks for the correction!
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Atlantic Mine, Michigan United States Member #417 June 23, 2002 1593 Posts Offline |
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Well since he got the money now he can afford to fix the problems he is going to have with his cars....haha
While all our domestic car companies are "all american" I wish they took some lessons from the foreign companies. Because of their ever increasing losses in market share our states economy is pretty much a mess.
Brad
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Chief Bottle Washer New Jersey United States Member #1 May 31, 2000 16998 Posts Offline |
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American cars companies get a bad rap. There are bad cars out there — both domestic and foreign cars. The one this guy is looking to get — the Lincoln Navigator — is an incredible car, as good as any foreign car out there.
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United States Member #52818 May 21, 2007 383 Posts Offline |
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I wonder if he gonna persue one of those kustom lincolins I'd seen and heard tale about
http://www.disappearing-car-door.com/
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MI United States Member #55299 August 31, 2007 812 Posts Offline |
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I've seen that before and at this point I think it'd be more of an annoyace than anything with how slow it is. That is unless that's changed... If he did have something like that done I think it'd be rather telling... With odds like 1 in 175,711,536 how can I lose?!
You can't predict random.
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Idaho United States Member #56982 November 21, 2007 3187 Posts Offline |
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And he said he's thinking of getting back together with his ex-wife, Deborah, adding, "I love that girl." [Ed.: I'll bet she loves him now too.]
I think she would be happy to get back with him also.  "No one remembers the person who almost climbed the mountain, only the person who eventually gets to the top."
ThatScaryChick
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United States Member #10921 January 23, 2005 853 Posts Offline |
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I have a Ford "product". It probably won't last forever but it did recently cross 200,000 miles. My only complaint for now is it's no good in Winter and the fan motor quits sometimes, but I think Ford products are OK.
Really, a Lincoln Navigator?? Just don't be parking it at the Pink Pony, and be careful going through those narrow toll plaza lanes!
[LL Note: the odds are only 175 million whatever if you buy *one* ticket for *one* drawing ever. Otherwise, it's much less than that.]
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San Jose, California United States Member #42433 June 26, 2006 163 Posts Offline |
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With that much money, I would defintely buy a best Ford for everyday commute. I want to help the domestic product.
In addition, I will help Italian car producer also; get my hand on a Ferrari. It's my dream.
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Jefferson City, MO United States Member #55720 September 20, 2007 78 Posts Offline |
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LckyLary wrote:
[LL Note: the odds are only 175 million whatever if you buy *one* ticket for *one* drawing ever. Otherwise, it's much less than that.]
Sorry pal- Odds don't work that way. The odds are the same for every ticket, no matter how many you buy. It's a function of the number matrix. Since only one combination is selected, each one has the same chances of being the *one*. Captain Lotto "Every day is a good day!"
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Indiana United States Member #49185 January 7, 2007 1201 Posts Offline |
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And he said he's thinking of getting back together with his ex-wife, Deborah, adding, "I love that girl." [Ed.: I'll bet she loves him now too.]
I think she would be happy to get back with him also. Of course. If he hadn't won, she'd be like "ya right". Now she'll be like "Sure!". Gonna win.
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Coastal Georgia United States Member #2703 October 30, 2003 1868 Posts Offline |
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My little editorial on Ford products:
I own a 2000 Lincoln LS - the odometer just turned over 232,000 and she still purrs like a kitten.
Sure, I've had a few minor difficulties, but I would not be scared to get in that car and drive cross country.
I would buy another, but Lincoln has discontinued this model.
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United States Member #15415 May 10, 2005 317 Posts Offline |
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Raccoon City Florida United States Member #381 June 5, 2002 2308 Posts Offline |
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LckyLary wrote:
[LL Note: the odds are only 175 million whatever if you buy *one* ticket for *one* drawing ever. Otherwise, it's much less than that.]
Sorry pal- Odds don't work that way. The odds are the same for every ticket, no matter how many you buy. It's a function of the number matrix. Since only one combination is selected, each one has the same chances of being the *one*. Sorry Captain- The odds do work that way, in fact the only way to
lower your odds is to buy more unique tickets. Try making your case
to the Washington State Lottery, see . . .
http://www.walottery.com/sections/LotteryGames/Lotto.aspx?Page=FAQ
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Just outside of Cleveland, OH United States Member #54547 August 3, 2007 83 Posts Offline |
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Oh WOW--No matter WHAT the WA State Lotttery SEZ--in the area of mathematical statistics and probabilities, Capatain is correct--each number is considered its OWN unique universe and therefore subject to the statistical laws governing THAT universe (I remember explaining this concept to a class of bored 8th graders until one kid figured out--even at 13 1/2 some of these kids are already showing gambling tendencies--what that meant in terms of the lottery--asked a question and sparked a debate that lasted all morning--finally coming to the conclusion that state lotteries are a rip off--still . . .I play--just a glutton for punishment,I guess)
If the odds of winning a tkt are 1 in 175,000,000--then the purchase of 10 tkts does not reduce the odds to 1 in 17.500,000--the odds remain the same--but now can be stated that you have 10 chances to win, each at 175,000,000 to 1. Each number resets the statistical universe to 0. I know--I know--it doesn't make common sense but shortly after the above mentioned year I went back to school and decided to get my nursing degree--and have found that medecine is another area where people try to apply the Laws Of Common Sense--only there they are frequently wrong--sometimes disasterously so.
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