>>>>>>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.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Vlad
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Why in the hell would MS need a &*$^#%& lawyer for an award program?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Vlad, we can't apply on this contest, Québec is out of the game to!
>>>>>
>>>>>:-(
>>>>
>>>>No, and I'm sure you know why. :(
>>>
>>>The "&*$^#%& lawyer" ?
>>>
>>>:)
>>The solution is simple -just move to United States of Microsoft. :)
>
>Or Halifax!
>
>:O)

Whatever is closer... :)