>>Because there are different laws for public contests/awards in each country in the world. In some countries there are also taxes (not small :() and the legal issues make almost impossible a contest like that.
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>>Vlad
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>>>Why in the hell would MS need a &*$^#%& lawyer for an award program?
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>Vlad, we can't apply on this contest, Québec is out of the game to!
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>:-(

No, and I'm sure you know why. :(