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Vladimir Konstantinov and Red Wing team masseur Sergei Mnatsakanov claim that problems with the design of a Lincoln Town Car limousine they were riding in after a night of celebration after winning the 1997 Stanley Cup caused long-lasting injuries.
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Warren Buffett’s Lincoln to be auctioned for charity

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America’s 2nd richest man is apparently dividing up a big chunk of his 32 billion dollar fortune between 5 charities. Along with dishing out the cash, he’s unloading auctioning his personal ride on e-bay, with proceeds going to Girls Inc.

Now I know that Buffett has done an unbelievable job building a fortune and has built a reputation as a penny pincher, but there has to be something wrong with a billionaire whose personal ride is an 01 Lincoln. Talk about lame, it even comes with snow tires! To ensure that bidders spend a few hun more than a regular auto trader purchase, Buffett’s personalized plate comes with the car. The high bidder can claim to be THRIFTY after spending too much money for a crappy used up car, that is sure to lose value right off the block. It’s a good thing the money is going to a great cause.

Press release after the break

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