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Hello From Michigan. Fellow Comrades...What was your occupation? Where were you Stationed? Etc... I was in the United States Air Force from 1980-1984. Stationed in Torrejon Air Base Spain. Was a Member of The 401st Tactical Fighter Wing. I was an AirCrew Egress Tech/Specialist. (Worked on Ejection Seats) Primarily on, F-4 all Models. F-16's. Occasionally worked on F-111. Needless to say my job mostly consisted of Inspections of the Canopy and Seat, removed seat so another group could do
May 3, 2010, 8:42 pm - CutlassBob - Lottery Discussion Forum

Spain goes bullistic as big, fat lottery faces bald truthReply
MADRID, Spain (December 22, 2003) -- The world's richest lottery, Spain's El Gordo or the Fat One, was drawn on Monday. The lottery started informally in 1812 and became institutionalized, with the title of Christmas lottery, in 1892 and marks the official start of Spain's holiday season. Three-quarters of the country's 40 million people reportedly participate in El Gordo. ONLAE, the state lottery said tickets issued this year were worth $3.1 billion, and that 70%, or $2.2 billion, was desti
Dec 20, 2006, 2:55 pm - Jazi76 - Lottery News

Spain goes bullistic as big, fat lottery faces bald truthNews Story
The Bald One has left the Fat One. Now everyone's talking. For the past eight years, Spaniards have been cajoled into buying lottery tickets in El Gordo (the Fat One) the world's richest annual lottery draw by advertisements featuring El Calvo (the Bald One), a silent, mysterious figure showering good fortune at random upon Spaniards as a symbol of the Fat One's beneficence. But the Bald One, it seems, became too famous for his own good. Despite being one of the best-known faces on
Dec 20, 2006, 12:36 pm - Todd - Lottery News

would you play a multi country lottery?Reply
hello= EuroMillions is a lottery played in several European countries. It was launched on February 7, 2004. The first draw took place in Paris on February 13, 2004. Initially, the countries participating in this lottery were the United Kingdom, France, and Spain, but from October 8, 2004, the group expanded to include Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Switzerland. In Portugal, the entity that owns EuroMillions is Santa Casa da Miseric rdia de Lisboa, which uses a large
Jan 25, 2026, 5:36 am - dr san - Lottery Discussion Forum

$944 MILLION: Mega Millions lottery jackpot set to make holiday wishes come trueReply
Most other countries in the world (Spain and Italy excluded. They tax winnings at up to 20%) do not tax winnings. They get their tax revenue at time of sale (a share of the ticket price) Any income from the winnings is taxed. So, millionaires in those countries still get taxed. Just like regular people .
Dec 23, 2024, 2:12 am - kao1632 - Lottery News

Spain's El Gordo dishes out €2.6 billion in annual Christmas lotteryNews Story
Winning numbers announced during event that lasted four hours By Kate Northrop Millions of households have been tuning in to watch El Gordo (The Fat One), the world-famous lottery that doles out over two billion in prizes every year. This year, the lottery is distributing a whopping 2.6 billion (US$2.86 billion) in prizes to winners across the country. It's not uncommon to see people rushing out into the street and erupting in celebration as the event progresses, perhaps popping a bo
Dec 22, 2023, 12:20 pm - Todd - Lottery News

OCTOBER 12, 12,1492 Opens Golden Doors to Americas
LAND HO! Christopher Colombus world changing expedition from Spain to the present day Bahamas:the first ever recorded U,S. celebration of Columbus Day held in 1792 marked Tricennteinal,(Federal Holiday Conquest of Paradice represented by salvador Dolly's Discovery Of America masterpiece
Oct 12, 2023, 8:38 pm - eddessaknight - Mystical Forum

Do you pay your lottery subscription by Direct Debit?Reply
Just to be clear (since it was brought up), I do care what happens in other countries, and you'll notice our news section contains a rather large percentage of stories that are about other countries. It's important to keep an eye on what happens with regard to the lottery in every country (not just the USA) because we all have to learn from each other what works and what doesn't. That being said, it is also important to understand that there are cultural differences between countries, so wha
Jan 25, 2023, 1:33 pm - Todd - Lottery Discussion Forum

El Gordo doles out €2.5 billion in Spain's annual Christmas lotteryNews Story
By Kate Northrop The famous Spanish Christmas lottery, El Gordo (The Fat One) has once again lived up to its name, awarding a pot of holiday joy across the country in the form of 2.5 billion (US$2.67 billion) in prizes. On Thursday, the world sat by and watched while El Gordo dished out billions of euros to lucky winners throughout Spain. Ibrahim Cante, a musician from Gambia, had spent the last five years trekking across countries in Africa before crossing the Mediterranean by boat
Dec 24, 2022, 12:31 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Evolution of America's Freedom :-)Reply
Nota Bene to above Florida post Juan Ponce De Le n claims Florida for Spain Coming ashore on the Florida coast, near the present-day city of St. Augustine, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Le n claimed the territory for his nation's crown. De Le n is officially recognized as the first person to land on the coast and conduct a detailed exploration. Believing the peninsula to be an island, he named it La Florida, as the discovery was made during Easter Sunday, also known as Pascua Florida.
Apr 3, 2020, 7:35 am - eddessaknight - Mystical Forum