some lucky bastard
one winning ticket was sold for the near-record $340M powerball jackpot, i heard on the news this morning.
$340M. Ok... let's say that person took the cash option. $170M.
Half that for taxes: $85M.
Interest after 1 year at 3% yield: $2.55M
$2.55M IN INTEREST.
you know, after this year of crazy hurricanes and forest fires, floods, and such, I would take care of my family's needs first, then my own, then start building communities for the folks still in government temporary shelters after LAST year's hurricanes. but, you know, in spots less likely to be disaster zones.
i'd definitely think about building my dad a "hurricane proof" home in florida, since he really likes it there (after the hurricanes leave, and before the heat and humidity rise).
And, I know you're sick of hearing about it -- but I'd buy that old car dealership on Torrence and High for a comics/collectibles shop. Yep. Sure, the farmers markets and craft shows can stay there, every Saturday (and Sunday if they wanted). I'd even make sure Cup-O-Joe was there with free pastries and coffee. Gotta support local businesses.
And I'd make sure to buy a home on East Torrence, so I could walk to work there.
And I'd think about razing my current neighborhood, building by building, and creating a DMZ between campus and Clintonville. Perhaps I would leave the single-family homes, and rent them ONLY to faculty and staff. After all, by then, you'd have wide open parks and yards for children to play in. Hm.
My bitterness to the campus trash always comes out, doesnt it.