Once again, we take you to the wonderful world of large lottery wins, even though I have no idea of what itSA国际影视传媒檚 like to hit the jackpot because ISA国际影视传媒檓 me.
A Missouri man won himself $77,777 on a scratch ticket earlier this month. ThatSA国际影视传媒檚 great for him SA国际影视传媒� especially when you consider he bought the wrong one. The unidentified man told lottery officials in the state that he wasnSA国际影视传媒檛 paying attention when he bought the ticket and it was a fluke. He doesnSA国际影视传媒檛 know what he will do with the winnings and heSA国际影视传媒檚 still taking it all in. You suck, dude. Lotteries suck. And yes, I have a ticket for TuesdaySA国际影视传媒檚 Lotto Max drawing because lotteries suck and ISA国际影视传媒檓 a sucker for a dollar sign and a digit followed by a boatload of zeroes behind it.
Anyway:
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Rumour has it Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards last month. ISA国际影视传媒檝e seen a few photos of it but ISA国际影视传媒檓 still not sold.
ThereSA国际影视传媒檚 been another occurrence of a slap in plain sight and it comes from Accra, Ghana. It was the International Tennis Federation Juniors World Tour stop earlier this month and it came following the menSA国际影视传媒檚 singles contest between Michael Kouame of France and Raphael Nii Ankrah of Ghana. Ankrah defeated Kouame, the no. 1 seed for the tournament, and, as is customary following a match, both players came to the net for the post-match handshake/fist-bump/racquet tap/whatever.
They shook hands before Kouame stepped back and laid an open palm across AnkrahSA国际影视传媒檚 kisser. He didnSA国际影视传媒檛 exactly hide it, either, and it made quite the sound. Naturally, Ankrah and his fans didnSA国际影视传媒檛 take too kindly to it and a couple of people attempted to get at Kouame. For his part, Kouame, being the tough guy that he is, took off as fast as he could. CouldnSA国际影视传媒檛 expect anything less than that, eh?
Look, if youSA国际影视传媒檙e going to wallop someone, youSA国际影视传媒檇 better be ready for the response. ItSA国际影视传媒檚 a shame no one was able to get at Kouame more than they did because you donSA国际影视传媒檛 pull that sort of stunt and not expect a response. DonSA国际影视传媒檛 you wish it happened in a hockey game? I kind of do and once you see the video, you will as well. CanSA国际影视传媒檛 wait to see what happens to Kouame in his next match.
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If youSA国际影视传媒檝e ever eaten at a sporting event, youSA国际影视传媒檒l know what I mean when I say that itSA国际影视传媒檚 probably more prudent to assuage your gastronomical compulsions before setting foot within the confines of the venue. Truist Park in Atlanta is a perfect example of that.
The home of your reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves is offering up a burger for the economically-stunned price of $151. ThatSA国际影视传媒檚 not a typo. $151. So just what in the hell are you getting for the equivalent of an average trip to your local supermarket? A Wagyu beef patty topped with a fried egg (cage-free, of course), golf leaf-wrapped foie gras, grilled cold-water lobster tail, Tillamook cheddar cheese, heirloom tomato and a truffle aioli all on a toasted bun.
Can you imagine someone sitting in the $20 section of the park thinking to themselves SA国际影视传媒楪ee, you know what ISA国际影视传媒檓 in the mood for? One of that there Ragu burgers. I just pawned the kid off for the day and got $175. Hey, ya gotta live, right?SA国际影视传媒�
Of course, if you order a beer, that price will increase by 50 per cent because ISA国际影视传媒檓 certain the running price for a tall-boy has to be around $70 or so at that ballpark. Probably that much at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. ISA国际影视传媒檒l stick with the hotdog and small Coke. ThatSA国际影视传媒檚 my $30 spent at the ballpark right there.
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Good Idea: Honouring the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy.
Bad Idea: The sadness four years on that remains.
It was four years ago on April 6 that changed the city of Humboldt, Sask. That was the day 16 people were killed in that horrific bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. They were on their way to a playoff game in Nipawin, Sask., a game they would never make.
It was a quiet day in Humboldt on April 6 as the city and team marked the fourth anniversary. Quiet because thatSA国际影视传媒檚 how the families of those who perished wanted it to be. Michael Behiel, the citySA国际影视传媒檚 mayor, opened the arena for anyone who wanted to come in and just be with people; it was the first in-person memorial since the pandemic began. His worship said the community has been forever changed because of whatSA国际影视传媒檚 happened. I can believe it. It will take a long time to get over the tragedy that occurred that afternoon.
At 4:50 p.m., a church bell rang 29 times in honour of those killed or injured. How haunting those gongs must have sounded. ItSA国际影视传媒檚 obvious people are trying to turn this into a positive and I really hope they can. Out of something bad always come something good and you have to hope that something good will become great.
Until next time, folks SA国际影视传媒� #HumboldtStrong
