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Are Iowa lottery retailers strict with checking ID? I am a 19 year old Pennsylvanian possibly visiting Iowa in August and I was wondering of it is easy for anyone under 21 to purchase a lotto ticket.

Last 2 Iowa Lottery Drawings (POWERBALL)? Can someone please tell me the numbers drawn the last 2 times in the Iowa Power ball? www ialottery com . I am at work and unable to goto the website. I believe there was a drawing last night and Saturday

IOWA's pick 4 lottery game is played by selecting a four-digit number between 0000 and 9999.? IOWA's pick 4 lottery game is played by selecting a four-digit number between 0000 and 9999. If you bet $1 on 1234, what is your expected gain or loss?

how to get winning lottery numbers for May & June 2006 for Iowa, Texas, Kansas & CA via internet? Need to get previous winning State Lottery numbers, Not current. need previous winning lottery numbers in various states, not current winning numbers.

Scratch off lottery tickets? Is there a second chance for non wining scratch off tickets of the iowa lottery. If so what do you do with them. I.e. Cross word scratch off.

Can anyone tell me winning numbers for powerball in iowa for 11/22/08? www.ia.lottery.com. ? My computer is blocking the site for unknown reasons........grr... If anyone would be kind enough to go to www.ialottery.com and look up the numbers for me.........it would be appreciated!

Should we have a Primary Lottery? So, as a resident of Iowa, I am watching other states bump up their primary dates one by one. Pretty soon, if this keeps up, Primaries for 2012 will be 2 weeks after 2008 elections. Why don't we have a lottery to determine when states get to have their primaries? That way every state has a chance at having the politicians stomp there as well as get the campaign money?

how much tax will they take out of a 30,000 dollar lottery ticket? My dad won on a scratch off in iowa. 30 thousand...how much tax

I am a Gay man living in Iowa. How do you feel about civil unions? I am a gay man living in Iowa and want to marry my Boyfriend. we have been Dating for almost 2 years now and have NOT moved in together yet. He did ask me to marry him and I did tell him NO, but I explained that it is because I am already with him and having a Marriage or "civil union" doesn't do anything for us legally and why spend the money to have that ceremony until it will be recognized by the law that we are married that will give us rights like they do of all married couples in the nation... rights such as Insurance and taxes. This is a Big issue for him. I think I am right in waiting until it is acceptable legally and in NO way wanted to hurt him, we love each other very much. . I think the world of him and think that when I decided to date him I won the lottery of life We have dropped the issue with out arguing but The issue hurt him deeply, not that I said no, its the fact that it isnt legal. It hurts both of us. am I right to have said NO and wait for laws to change?

iowa tax questions? I do not have a job so have no income to claim this year except I did win the lottery they took 15,000 in taxes I was told that I canclaim this and maybe get some back I was wondering if anyone knows how to go about it and how much of a precentage I should get back thanks for the help total won 50,000 took both state and fed

lottery question.....................................................? Is anyone smart enough to tell me the most likey way to win the mega-millions or Powerball? I already know the answer, I'm just dying to see if anyone knows the most LIKELY way to win.... -john in iowa

Change the plot, re-name the movie? Guy from Iowa wins the lottery - Corn-dog millionaire. Harry and Ron get permits to carry - Dirty Harry Potter and the loaded chambers. Bruce Willis returns (again) as McClane - Die Hard.. Die soft... just DIE.

So why does one single state that might have a bias one way or the other get so much say?? I don't care if it's because supposedly who wins Iowa is picked as president, that's as stupid as saying a state gets more powerball lottery wins so it will win it. ...lost two people with long time experience, good going.

Are these sentences in active voice? Can someone tell me if I wrote these sentences in active voice? After a contentious debate, board members took a 15-minute break. Analyst Sandra Richards worried about the repercussions of her whistle blowing. Children witnessed the gruesome accident on their way to school. After being given two years to live, Iowa’s Alice Campbell completed her second marathon last weekend. Convicted murdered Jonathan Walters walked to the electric chair at 5 a.m. in the company of the warden. Iowa’s state senate approved a lottery bill this morning. The food program’s supply of bread had been eaten by mice early on Thanksgiving morning. An ecstatic crowd congratulated the sprinters as they ran a victory lap. After extended work delays county employees repaired a sink hole today. Undermined by the teacher’s union, Sharp Elementary School Principal Ellen Hays said her school failed to meet state education requirements.

How would you change national politics/government? Help me make a list.? Number 1- we need a national set of rules for the Primary Process for President. And we need a lottery for order of states to hold primaries so Iowa and New Hampshire don't always go first Number 2- we need a federal balance budget amendment. I would go so fart to say if there is no balance budged no federal politicians can get paid. Number 3- Line item veto. I have had enough with sticking the earmarks in to buy votes. The Louisiana's Senator bride to vote for health care debate was the last straw. That is my top three. What would you add? Term limits!! Outlaw Lobbyists And Limit campaign contributions Close unnecessary bases...we are in over 130 countries with our bases!!!!!!!!WHY 130?????? Sky can you say Copenhagen Climate Treaty? I am not the one who wants to render the constitution obsolete like your POTUS does.

Strange Laws that don't make sense...? Alabama In Jasper, it is illegal for a husband to beat his wife with a stick larger in diameter than his thumb. It is illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church. It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle. It is illegal to play Dominos on Sunday. Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death. Alaska In Fairbanks, it is illegal to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose. While it is legal to shoot bears, waking sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited. Arizona In Tucson, it is illegal for women to wear pants. In Globe, it is illegal to play cards in the street with a Native American. In Glendale, it is illegal to drive a car in reverse. In Nogales, it is illegal to wear suspenders. Arkansas A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month. In Fayetteville, it is illegal to kill “any living creature”. Flirtation between men and women on the streets of Little Rock may result in a 30-Day jail term. California Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship. Women may not drive in a house coat. In Pacific Groove, “molesting” butterflies can result in a $500 fine. It is illegal to set a mousetrap without a hunting license. In San Francisco, it is illegal to wipe one’s car with used underwear. It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. Colorado In Logan County, it is illegal for a man to kiss a woman while she is asleep. Connecticut It is illegal to dispose used razor blades. In New Britain, the speed limit for fire trucks is 25 m.p.h. even when going to a fire. In Hartford, it is illegal for a man to kiss his wife on Sunday. Delaware It is illegal to fly over any body of water, unless one is carrying sufficient supplies of food and drink. Florida If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle. In Miami, it is illegal for a man to wear any kind of strapless gown. Unmarried women who parachute on Sundays may be jailed. When having sex, only the missionary position is legal. In Sarasota, it is illegal to sing while wearing a bathing suit. Georgia While Georgia operates its own lottery, it “protects” its citizens by making it illegal to promote a private lottery. Members of the state assembly cannot be ticketed for speeding while the state assembly is in session. Donkeys may not be kept in bathtubs. No one may carry an ice cream cone in their back pocket on Sunday. Hawaii It is illegal to appear in public wearing only swimming trunks. It is illegal to own a mongoose without a permit. Idaho You may not fish on a camel’s back. Illinois In Chicago, it is illegal to take a French poodle to the opera. According to state law, it is illegal to speak English. The officially recognized language is “American”. Indiana Monkeys are forbidden to smoke cigarettes in South Bend. It is illegal for a liquor store to sell cold soft drinks. Iowa State law forbids any establishment from charging admission to see a one-armed piano player. In Fort Madison, firemen are required to practice for 15 minutes before attending a fire. Kansas Prohibits shooting rabbits from a motorboat. Kentucky It is illegal to remarry the same man four times. Louisiana In New Orleans, fire trucks are required by law to stop at all red lights. It is considered “simple assault” to bite someone in New Orleans; it is “aggravated assault” if the biter has false teeth. It is against the law to gargle in public. It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol. Maine In Waterville, it is illegal to blow one’s nose in public. Maryland In Halethorpe, it is illegal to kiss for more than one second. Massachusetts In Salem, even married couples are forbidden from sleeping in the nude in rented rooms. It is illegal to wear a goatee without a license. In Boston, it is illegal to take a bath unless one has been ordered by a physician to do so. In 1659, the state outlawed Christmas. Michigan In Clawson, it is legal for a farmer to “sleep with his pigs, cows, horses, goats, and chickens.” A state law stipulates that a woman’s hair legally belongs to her husband. In Detroit, it is illegal to make love in a car unless it is parked on your property. You may not swear in front of women and children in the state of Michigan. In Port Huron, the speed limit for ambulances in 20 m.p.h. Under state law, dentists are officially classified as “mechanics.” Minnesota Women may face up to 30 days in jail if they impersonate Santa Claus. In Minneapolis, double-parkers can be put on a chain gang. Every man in Brainerd is required by law to grow a beard. It’s illegal to tease skunks. Mississippi I

Shouldn't There Be Federal Guidelines And Law That Determines The Schedule Of Federal Presidential Primaries ? For decades Iowa and New Hampshire have enjoyed being amongst the first to hold federal primaries for presidential elections . Many from the other 48 states complained . And rightly so . This year, many states have taken upon themselves to wiggle towards the front of the line and hold their primaries much closer to Iowa's . But that caused more problems because some candidates have refused to run in states like Michigan because of it . And because their party told them so . So this approach doesn't work either . Since this is a federal issue, I believe that Federal Law should mandate and arrange the primaries each and every presidential election . A random lottery drawing of who goes when . Or a set schedule for each state or group of states . Well, that's my opinion . What's Yours ?

Marriage/Separation/Divorce? So I have a friend/co-worker who just recently (1 week ago) won $50,000.00 playing lottery. She say's that she can't claim the money because she wil have to pay off her husband's debt with the Government. He has been in jail for about 6 months with several charges one being Drug Trafficking but not only that they have been separated for 14 years and since then he has live with another lady and has more children. Just to add: If a couple has lived together for 7+ years they are considered married. (In Iowa) Wouldn't it be the same if separated? So she thinks that if she get divorced then she can claim it and keep it all, but doesn't that mean that she will have to share half of the money because they are still married? Please give us your input.......thanks! She does have an unclaimed lottery ticket with a good amount of money, but that's it. She works mon-sat to suppoprt her kids and herself so she doesn't have much spare money. I know she tried getting legal aid but they won't help if there is money involved. About why they haven't gotten divorced if they've been separated for 14 years I don't know. Also she is legally married not common law, I meant that for her husband/s relationship with another woman. And I figure it be the same if separated. (but I don't know either)

is this funny funny funny? Virginia state laws * In many counties, no one may be a professional fortuneteller, and if one wishes to pursue the practice as an amateur, it must be practiced in a school or church. * You may not engage in business on Sundays, with the exception of almost every industry. * If one is not married, it is illegal for one to have sexual relations. * No animal may be hunted on Sundays with the exception of raccoons, which may be hunted until 2 a.m. Va. city, county laws Frederick * A special license is required for a person wishing to sell such items as tableware and coins. Prince William County * No person may keep a skunk as a pet. * It is illegal to cuss about another. * It is illegal to park a car on railroad tracks. Virginia Beach * It is unlawful to carry certain canes or walking sticks. * It is illegal to use profanity on Atlantic Avenue or the boardwalk. * It is also unlawful to drive by the same place within 30 minutes on Atlantic Avenue. Virginia laws off the books Virginia laws changed this year: * Legislators did away with one that prohibited restaurants from serving drinks that mix wine or beer with liquor. Now, restaurants can serve sangria - which usually includes wine, fruit, brandy and triple sec - without fear of prosecution. * Another law protected men who sexually attack girls 14 to 16 from criminal charges as long as they offer to marry the victim. Legislators closed this "marriage offer" loophole. * Also voided were laws that required sexual assault victims to take a lie detector test and to agree to prosecute the attacker before the state pays for a forensic medical examination. N.C. city, county laws Dunn * No one may visit departed loved ones late at night. * People may not drive their cars on sidewalks. * People may not throw rocks at the street. * No one may spit on the street. Greensboro * It is unlawful to keep or operate any peanut or popcorn stand or roaster on or in any street or sidewalk of the city. Kill Devil Hills * You may not ride a bicycle without having both your hands on the handlebars. Rowan County * All female dogs and cats in heat must be confined. Rutherford County * A person will be charged with a misdemeanor for leaving a taxicab and not paying within 15 minutes. Zebulon * No one may stand outside the police station for any purpose after dark. * No person may walk on top of the water tank of the city. N.C. state laws * People in possession of illegal substances must pay taxes on them. * Organizations may not hold their meetings while the members present are in costume. * Bingo games may not last more than five hours unless held at a fair. Laws in other U.S. states Alaska * It is illegal to push a live moose out of a moving airplane. California * It's illegal to ride a bicycle in a swimming pool. * Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school or place of worship. * It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. Illinois * It is illegal to speak English; American is the officially recognized language. Iowa * Kisses may last for as much as, but no more than, five minutes. Louisiana * It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the teller with a water pistol. Massachusetts * 1 percent of construction costs of prisons must be spent on art, up to a maximum of $100,000. South Dakota * It's illegal to fall asleep in a cheese factory. Texas * It is illegal to carry a concealed ice-cream cone. Utah * It is a crime to curse on a bus. * Discriminating unfairly in the purchase of milk, cream or butterfat is a crime. * Prosecutors can seek death for anyone who kills an on-duty poultry inspector. * A drive-by shooting could get you five years in jail and a $5,000 fine, but you could spend 15 years in prison and pay $10,000 for altering the license plate stickers on your car. * You must yield to birds while driving on the highway. * Parents can give written permission to teachers to spank their children. Even though all 40 school districts prohibit corporal punishment by policy, legislators have declined to repeal the law. * First cousins may marry, but only if they are beyond child-bearing years. * It is slander - punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine - to falsely accuse a female of being unchaste. * Raffles are defined in the law as illegal lotteries. But this particular form of gambling is routinely used by nonprofit organizations and charities to raise money. * Nightclubs may be licensed to serve alcoholic beverages only if they promise they are a real club or association, and not a business out to make a profit. Apparently, lying is not a crime. Laws in U.S. cities, towns Globe, Ariz. * It's illegal to play cards with an American Indian. Tucson, Ariz. * It is illegal for w