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Lottery-winning doorman gets the girl but might lose job
mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 10549 Posts Offline
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| Posted: July 23, 2008, 9:12 pm - IP Logged |
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FROM a doorman with a job

TO a party animal with the ladies

a man living his dream. * What happens most *
* will most likely happen again *
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MI United States Member #55299 August 31, 2007 813 Posts Offline
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There's a lot of references to her on Google from her modeling and website. No surprise why she's with the guy, it's certainly not his charm. If not just the money, potential promotion and financial support for her attempted career.
I can see this guy ending up like the antique dealer from the UK..... With odds like 1 in 175,711,536 how can I lose?!
You can't predict random.
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Kunming China Member #58390 January 23, 2008 1438 Posts Offline
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There's a lot of references to her on Google from her modeling and website. No surprise why she's with the guy, it's certainly not his charm. If not just the money, potential promotion and financial support for her attempted career.
I can see this guy ending up like the antique dealer from the UK..... When it was first posted that he won I said I see this guy loosing it all if he's not careful. His "bosses are jealous", NOT they have "old" money, lots of it. I think this doorman is an ass_ole! I see him losing his shirt in two years time. Sad situation. "WE WANT NOTHING LESS THAN A JACKPOT"

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Inglewood United States Member #42199 June 22, 2006 122 Posts Offline
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| Posted: July 23, 2008, 10:17 pm - IP Logged |
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There's a lot of references to her on Google from her modeling and website. No surprise why she's with the guy, it's certainly not his charm. If not just the money, potential promotion and financial support for her attempted career.
I can see this guy ending up like the antique dealer from the UK..... A good idea to pull her websites. Doesn't appear that he's the only sugar daddy either. What a good example of what not to do, when you hit. In the NY Post, he's sporting a giant cigar in the whirlpool, where does he think he's going! I mean besides broke! It's almost embarrassing watching him make a fool of himself in middle age. And he wants lots of coverage. Dummy!!!!

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Bondi Junction Australia Member #57721 December 24, 2007 221 Posts Offline
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| Posted: July 24, 2008, 12:06 am - IP Logged |
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You can bet that when the money runs out, the leggy Swedish model will leg- it out of there too! It is crazy that lottery winners in the US are required to go public. People don't go public about the salaries, at least most don't. So why require people to declare publically a lottery win? Would she have fallen in love with him if he hadn't won?
The New York Lottery could declare that all new lottery winners will be allowed to choose anonymity - they could use that as a point of difference. I know you Yanks are not good at discretion, but I think it is the best way to go in the long run.
Here in Australia, all state lotteries allow winners to remain anonymous and the vast majority do. It is very rare to read about a named winner, and there are several millionaires created each week. The published results list the numbers the number of winners and the area the winning tickets were sold.
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MI United States Member #55299 August 31, 2007 813 Posts Offline
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| Posted: July 24, 2008, 3:59 am - IP Logged |
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It depends on the person, unfortunately (or fortunately for "entertainment purposes") we have a lot of "good ol'boys" and braggarts who enjoy the attention and act out like idiots, at least until everything comes crashing down.
It stinks that for a lot of states they don't give you the chance to claim anonymously, some do and if you don't take it then you're a damned fool. Michigan does, the only exception is on the Mega Millions lottery, which stinks. There must be some arrangement where they can't do it on it, which maybe is why they allow for there to be a loophole with forming a Trust, LLC or a Club. Though, obviously Michigan's Mega Millions winners haven't even attempted it from what I can tell, they might ask but after that they just give up and don't bother trying to find a way around it. State lottery winners though claim that way all the time.
All in all though, I think it'd only take one high profile case or a MM winner being killed or his/her family taken hostage or murdered to change that. Then again, a lot of people would just say "well, they should have had security!" Or something equally silly.
This guy though is setting himself up for a fall with that kind of attitude, apparant arrogance and stupidity. Can't say I'm surprised since he gave that vibe in the original story. With odds like 1 in 175,711,536 how can I lose?!
You can't predict random.
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PA United States Member #23322 October 6, 2005 1823 Posts Offline
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| Posted: July 24, 2008, 8:35 am - IP Logged |
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Yay another "moron" wins the lottery. You can tell he is not very competent at all, and will be bankrupt and begging for his job back in a few years or less.
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United States Member #15415 May 10, 2005 323 Posts Offline
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| Posted: July 24, 2008, 10:30 am - IP Logged |
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I know in some states you don't qualify for unemployment insurance if you were fired for just cause. If it's that way in NY he can appeal and hope they don't show up for the hearing as many companies don't bother. If I won 5 mill I'd prob go on a short spending spree but would invest most of it. It's too early to say he's gonna blow it all. I wish him the best!
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Wandering Aimlessly United States Member #25708 November 5, 2005 4379 Posts Offline
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| Posted: July 24, 2008, 10:36 am - IP Logged |
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"sporting" - as in a possession?
"leggy" as opposed to? ... well, nevermind. Yes, that was my first reaction. "Was he wearing or driving her?" (although the dictionary uses "exhibiting" as one definition)
Regarding his job, if he was showing up for work everyday and performing his duties in the same manner as before he won the money, they have no legal right to deny him his benefits IMO. Although I hope he gives it to charity, I think he earned his unemployment compensation, unless there's another reason he was fired. Let's say I won or inherited millions. I wouldn't flaunt it, but if I wanted to keep working for benefits, extra money, or simply because I loved my job, I don't think it's anybody's business. When the store I worked in for years suddenly went out of business, I had to answer a lot of questions about my job, salary and previous employment, but none of the questions asked if I had money in the bank, lived in a nice house, or if I dated young models. That has nothing to do with it.
However, from the looks of things, the building occupants might not like all the publicity and a doorman who is appearing in the news. These are $10M homes where people enjoy their security and privacy, and he has apparently been attracting a lot of attention.
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United States Member #4194 March 23, 2004 720 Posts Offline
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| Posted: July 24, 2008, 11:08 am - IP Logged |
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I agree money changes people. Sadly in most cases for the worst.
I bet he is getting his fill with the model too. Hey, she is kinda cute.
If I was him I would try my best to keep my day job and party only on the weekends.
Anyway wtg buddy!
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Prince of Insufficient Light Ruler of Heck United States Member #13375 March 30, 2005 1357 Posts Offline
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| Posted: July 24, 2008, 11:39 am - IP Logged |
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You can bet that when the money runs out, the leggy Swedish model will leg- it out of there too! It is crazy that lottery winners in the US are required to go public. People don't go public about the salaries, at least most don't. So why require people to declare publically a lottery win? Would she have fallen in love with him if he hadn't won?
The New York Lottery could declare that all new lottery winners will be allowed to choose anonymity - they could use that as a point of difference. I know you Yanks are not good at discretion, but I think it is the best way to go in the long run.
Here in Australia, all state lotteries allow winners to remain anonymous and the vast majority do. It is very rare to read about a named winner, and there are several millionaires created each week. The published results list the numbers the number of winners and the area the winning tickets were sold. He may get more than 5 mil. From the original story:
"The lucky doorman actually won the prize May 2, when he bought a $10Set for Life instant ticket, which pays $5,000 a week for life and guarantees a minimum of $5 million. Winners get $65,000 every three months, or $41,926 after taxes." (emphasis, mine)
I agree on the anonymity thing. Modern "education" teaches a version of history so fictionalized, it should be followed by "TM"
They're warning me about Osama or whatever. Picture me buying the scam; I say "never!".
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Wandering Aimlessly United States Member #25708 November 5, 2005 4379 Posts Offline
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Just another comment.. RE: The "leggy" woman
Although money helps, he sounds like a man who enjoys having a good time. Although he wouldn't be my choice (rich or poor) I've worked with men who have little to offer but great personalities and some women love them. Don't judge her because she's pretty and having a little fun.
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New Member  Somewhere in the Midwest United States Member #63769 July 24, 2008 1 Posts Offline
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Atlanta, GA United States Member #1288 March 13, 2003 2632 Posts Offline
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| Posted: July 24, 2008, 12:10 pm - IP Logged |
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Impressive how fast money can change people.
I hope he has his fun, but gets smart before he burns up all his money. 
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United States Member #4194 March 23, 2004 720 Posts Offline
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I see nothing but bad things happening for this guy. It's ONLY $5 million. I don't recall if you can receive a lump sum or not with this type of game/win. At this rate, I hope not. He's sounding a little full of himself and when the money is gone, he's going to want that job back.
He's been there 6 years and now all of a sudden the rules are too rigid and he wants to buck the system. Nah... the money's not going to his head at all. *heavy sarcasm* Not to mention having won $5 mil and wanting to claim unemployment benefits if he's fired? GTFOH!!! The money will never run out until he dies. $5000 a week for life! So if he plays his cards right he will be one happy cookie for the rest of his life.
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