This is a test....

...according to today's Brain Bender. Ready to play?

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In the test for a job promotion, Don was neither first nor last. Cal beat Bill and Don. Rich beat Don and Ed. Don beat Ed. Bill beat Rich.

Who was last?

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Well hey - as least I know it's not me - *I* beat Don and Ed! Anyhoo, like always, the answer will be found later in the comments. See you then!