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Resolved Question: windows 7 upgrade am i eligible?

I have ordered a dell inspiron pc with no monitor i didnt send the cheque off to dell until the 23 rd of june im annoyed after reading about free upgrades to windows 7 for computers ordered from the 26th of june,im thinking that my cheque probably didnt get to Dell until friday and apparantly i should expect to recieve an e mail from dell whenmy payment has been matched to my order i will recieve a conformation e mail so i presume that the deal hasnt been completed yet,i rang a guy from dell on fridayt he 26th at dell at he didnt have any knowledge of the upgrade offer i said that i had seen news of the free upgrade being offered by computer suppliers on the net but he said "oh wellyou can read all sorts of news on the net" when i got homeonfriday evening there was announcement on the dell site of the free upgrade from pc's from the 26/6,so can anyone advise me what i should do,i willhave to cancel the order if they dont play ball,and hopefully before its delivered as oncethey have delivered you have seven days to return but you have to pay carriage of about £20 plus vataccording to there web site.below youcan find a page i have paster from their site Welcome to Dell Your Windows 7 upgrade destination Upgrade Program Description To be eligible for the DellTM Windows® 7 Upgrade Option program, you must purchase a Dell system between June 26, 2009 and December 31, 2009 that meets the following criteria: * Your system must have one of the following operating systems Windows Vista® Home Premium, Windows Vista® Business, or Windows Vista® Ultimate factory installed OR have Windows XP pre-installed with Windows Vista Business Bonus, or Windows Vista Ultimate Bonus. * The system must be included in the list of Eligible Systems for an upgrade. The upgrade version received will be comparable to the version of Vista already purchased. See the table below for details. Requirements subject to change and are based on currently available information from Microsoft. Please note: if your system is operating Windows XP, to upgrade to Windows 7 you must first make backup copies of all files currently on your hard drive. A clean installation of the Windows 7 operating system is required, and so the DVD provided as part of your upgrade kit will overwrite all remaining data on your hard drive. Dell is not responsible for any data lost during the upgrade process. Current operating system Windows® 7 upgrade version Windows Vista® Home Premium (32 bit)Windows® 7 Home Premium (32 bit) Windows Vista® Business (32 bit) OR Windows Vista Business Bonus –Windows XP Professional Downgrade (32 bit)Windows® 7 Professional (32 bit) Windows Vista® Ultimate (32 bit)Windows® 7 Ultimate (32 bit) Windows Vista® Home Premium (64 bit) Windows® 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Windows Vista® Business (64 bit)Windows® 7 Professional (64 bit) Windows Vista® Ultimate (64 bit)Windows® 7 Ultimate (64 bit) Note: Microsoft Windows Vista® Home Basic, Windows Vista® Starter Edition, and non-Bonus versions of Windows XP and Windows XP Professional do not qualify for upgrades to Windows® 7 under this program. Windows® 7 can only be upgraded to the same language version of Windows (e.g. English to English). Systems Eligible for an Upgrade The following systems are included as part of the Windows® 7 Upgrade Option Program. Requirements subject to change. Product Family Product Line Product Model Country support for the Windows® 7 Upgrade Options program The following countries are eligible to receive the Windows® 7 Upgrade kits. Requirements subject to change. North America/Latin AmericaEurope/Russian/Middle East Asia United StatesAustriaAustralia ArgentinaBelgiumChina BoliviaCzech RepublicHong Kong BrazilDenmarkIndia CanadaFinlandIndonesia ChileFranceJapan ColumbiaGermanyKorea Costa RicaGreeceMalaysia Dominican RepublicHungaryNew Zealand EcuadorIrelandPhilippines El Salvador IsraelSingapore GuatemalaItalyThailand HondurasNetherlands JamaicaNorway MexicoPoland NicaraguaRussia PanamaSaudi Arabia ParaguaySouth Africa PeruSpain PortugalSweden Puerto RicoSwitzerland Trinidad & TobagoTurkey UruguayUnited Arab Emirates VenezuelaUnited Kingdom Languages supported for the Windows® 7 Upgrade Options program The following are supported for the Windows® 7 Upgrade Option Program: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Iberian Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Sweden, Turkish, Traditional Chinese kind regards Alan more

Resolved Question: what were some wars that occurred in chile?

i need a list of wars that happened in chile and where i can find more information about them more

Resolved Question: What should I know before camping in Chile?

Im 15, my boy scout troop and I are going to Chile. Any information? I would really like to know some history on the place, the pictures are mesmerizing. I would also like to know what to watch out for, what to go to etc. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Chile, travel brochure?

I'm making a travel brochure for my spanish class on Chile and i need a good we site to give my information on Chile or even better a site that shows people already made brochure so i can see how they did it. please help and thank you to anyone who helps. more

Voting Question: can you file for child support if you dont have all of the father's information?

I need to file for chile support, but I dont know much of the father's information...can I still go to domestic relations and fill out as much information as I know to get the process started? more

Resolved Question: Do you know if there are a Horse riding school in Chile ?

If yes , i need information about the course duration , costs . Thanks ! more

Resolved Question: Do you believe all illegal immigrants are Mexican?

So I've been looking for some information about illegal immigrants, and every post has people bashing illegal law-breaking trouble making (and not so trouble making) mexicans. Does it occur to any of you that not all immigrants, legal or not, are from Mexico? How do you feel about those who arent? Have you considered the reason for an immigrant to be illegal? Would you become illegal if you were in some of the situations they are? If not, what would you do instead then? To those with little intelligence to their answers... Do you have Anything decent/intelligent/nice to say that might help immigrants? Just to note: Am I an illegal immigrant? Yes. Is it anyone of your (Strangers) business as to why? No. Am I from Mexico, UK, Chile, Asia, India? No. Do I suck money from USA? No. Do I take jobs from Americans? No. Do I take medicines or medical services from Americans? Not so far, not intentionally, so no. Do I want to be illegal? ..NO. Can I become legal? ..no. Can I go 'back'? No. Anything else, msg me, but dont assume to judge me or my situation. This question is here because I'm curious if anyone honestly realises that immigrants arent always from Mexico. Karly's Momma - Thank you. I'm from New Zealand. Red Feather - I stand by everything I said. Note: I dont take any money off any Americans, nor jobs. I dont work, so you can have that one extra Sonic or McD's job. I pay taxes, cause Illegal Immigrants cant.. So there's some money back that I apparently steal, lol. I'm a housewife, and my husband works hard in a well-paying job. So, I dont need to use any government funds. I put into the country Alot more then I take from it. My husband is and has always been very welcoming, by the way.. Mostly considering he knows the situation and realises there's no other way. As I said, what would you do faced with some of the situations that illegal immigrants are put in? Die? Nope. Its human nature to fight to live, therefore you would fight.. and if fighting meant staying somewhere you shouldnt be until a time you are accepted, then you would do it. Again, that is just a 'worst case scenario' and likely not my own situation. Apologies: "I pay taxes, cause Illegal Immigrants cant." Edit: Cant = can. more

Resolved Question: Did these International Crooks ( Presidential advisers) sold the USA to Corporations just to rule the world?

1). Colin Powell-----Secretary of State, ex-chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, of Jamaican origin, he has one Jewish ancestor on his father's side. He grew up in a heavily Jewish-populated neighborhood in New York, and speaks Yiddish. The first day of being picked (12/16) he said he wanted to toughen sanctions on Iraq, and will work to "re-energize the sanctions regime." 2). Richard Perle----One of Bush's Foreign Policy Advisors. He is chairman of the Pentagon's Defense Policy Board. He had worked as Bush's Jewish national security campaign advisor. A very likely Israeli agent, Perle was expelled from Senator Henry Jackson's office in the 1970's after the National Security Agency (NSA) caught him passing Highly-Classified (National Security) documents to the Israeli Embassy. He later worked for the Israeli weapons firm, Soltam. 3). Paul Wolfowitz----Deputy Defense Secretary, Bush's Jewish foreign policy campaign advisor, close associate of Israeli agent Richard Perle, and reportedly has close ties to the Israeli military. 4). Robert Satloff----U.S. National Security Council Advisor, Satloff was the executive director of the Israeli lobby's "think tank," Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Many of the Israeli lobby's "experts" come from this front group, like Martin Indyk. 5). Dov Zekheim----Under Secretary of Defense and Comptroller. He was Bush's Jewish foreign policy advisor and reportedly holds Israeli citizenship. 6). Douglas Feith----Under Secretary of Defense and Policy Advisor at the Pentagon. He is a close associate of Perle and served as his Special Counsel. Like Perle and the others, Feith is a pro-Israel extremist, who has advocated anti-Arab policies in the past. He is closely associated with the extremist group, the Zionist Organization of America, which even attacks Jews that don't agree with its extremist views. Feith frequently speaks at ZOA conferences. Feith runs a small law firm, Feith and Zell, which only has one International office, in Israel. The majority of their legal work is representing Israeli interests. His firm's own website stated, prior to his appointment, that Feith "represents Israeli Armaments Manufacturer." Feith basically represents the Israeli War Machine. 7). Elliott Abrams-----National Security Council Advisor. He previously worked at Washington-based "Think Tank" Ethics and Public Policy Center. During the Reagan Adminstration, Abrams was the Assistant Secretary of State, handling, for the most part, Latin American affairs. He played an important role in the Iran-Contra Scandal, which involved illegally selling U.S. weapons to Iran to fight Iraq, and illegally funding the contra rebels fighting to overthrow Nicaragua's Sandinista government. He also actively deceived three congressional committees about his involvement and thereby faced felony charges based on his testimony. Abrams pled guilty in 1991 to two misdemeanors and was sentenced to a year's probation and 100 hours of community service. A year later, former President Bush (Senior) granted Abrams a full pardon. He was one of the more hawkish pro-Israel Jews in the Reagan Administration's State Department. 8). Marc Grossman-----Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. He was Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Human Resources at the Department of State. Grossman is one of many of the Jewish officials from the Clinton Administration that Bush has promoted to higher posts. 9). Richard Haass-----Director of Policy Planning at the State Department and Ambassador at large. He is also Director of National Security Programs and Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He was one of the more hawkish pro-Israel Jews in the first Bush (Sr) Administration who sat on the National Security Council, and who consistently advocates bombing Iraq. 10). Henry Kissinger-----One of many Pentagon Advisors, Kissinger sits on the Pentagon's Defense Policy Board. For detailed information about Kissinger's evil past, read Seymour Hersch's book. Kissinger had a part in the Watergate crimes, Southeast Asia mass murders, Chile dictatorship, and more recently served as Serbian Dictator Slobodan Milosevic's Advisor. He consistently advocates bombing Iraq. Kissinger is the Ariel Sharon of the U.S. 11). James Schlesinger-----One of many Pentagon Advisors, Schlesinger also sits on the Pentagon's Defense Policy Board and is another extremist pro-Israel advisor. He consistently advocates bombing Iraq. 12). Robert Zoellick-----U.S. Trade Representative, a cabinet-level position. He is also one of the more hawkish pro-Israel Jews in the Bush (Jr) Administration who advocated invading Iraq and occupying a portion of the country in order to set up setting up a Vichy-style puppet government. He consistently advocates bombing Iraq. 13). Mel Sembler-----President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. A Prominent Jewish Republican Allison the confused Lady: all of them have White Russian relatives in the Russian colony in the Middle East..... more

Resolved Question: ZAZA! are these advisers Asians or Blacks? They r similar to mini-Gods in Washington DC- please tell me?

1). Colin Powell-----Secretary of State, ex-chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, of Jamaican origin, he has one Jewish ancestor on his father's side. He grew up in a heavily Jewish-populated neighborhood in New York, and speaks Yiddish. The first day of being picked (12/16) he said he wanted to toughen sanctions on Iraq, and will work to "re-energize the sanctions regime." 2). Richard Perle----One of Bush's Foreign Policy Advisors. He is chairman of the Pentagon's Defense Policy Board. He had worked as Bush's Jewish national security campaign advisor. A very likely Israeli agent, Perle was expelled from Senator Henry Jackson's office in the 1970's after the National Security Agency (NSA) caught him passing Highly-Classified (National Security) documents to the Israeli Embassy. He later worked for the Israeli weapons firm, Soltam. 3). Paul Wolfowitz----Deputy Defense Secretary, Bush's Jewish foreign policy campaign advisor, close associate of Israeli agent Richard Perle, and reportedly has close ties to the Israeli military. 4). Robert Satloff----U.S. National Security Council Advisor, Satloff was the executive director of the Israeli lobby's "think tank," Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Many of the Israeli lobby's "experts" come from this front group, like Martin Indyk. 5). Dov Zekheim----Under Secretary of Defense and Comptroller. He was Bush's Jewish foreign policy advisor and reportedly holds Israeli citizenship. 6). Douglas Feith----Under Secretary of Defense and Policy Advisor at the Pentagon. He is a close associate of Perle and served as his Special Counsel. Like Perle and the others, Feith is a pro-Israel extremist, who has advocated anti-Arab policies in the past. He is closely associated with the extremist group, the Zionist Organization of America, which even attacks Jews that don't agree with its extremist views. Feith frequently speaks at ZOA conferences. Feith runs a small law firm, Feith and Zell, which only has one International office, in Israel. The majority of their legal work is representing Israeli interests. His firm's own website stated, prior to his appointment, that Feith "represents Israeli Armaments Manufacturer." Feith basically represents the Israeli War Machine. 7). Elliott Abrams-----National Security Council Advisor. He previously worked at Washington-based "Think Tank" Ethics and Public Policy Center. During the Reagan Adminstration, Abrams was the Assistant Secretary of State, handling, for the most part, Latin American affairs. He played an important role in the Iran-Contra Scandal, which involved illegally selling U.S. weapons to Iran to fight Iraq, and illegally funding the contra rebels fighting to overthrow Nicaragua's Sandinista government. He also actively deceived three congressional committees about his involvement and thereby faced felony charges based on his testimony. Abrams pled guilty in 1991 to two misdemeanors and was sentenced to a year's probation and 100 hours of community service. A year later, former President Bush (Senior) granted Abrams a full pardon. He was one of the more hawkish pro-Israel Jews in the Reagan Administration's State Department. 8). Marc Grossman-----Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. He was Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Human Resources at the Department of State. Grossman is one of many of the Jewish officials from the Clinton Administration that Bush has promoted to higher posts. 9). Richard Haass-----Director of Policy Planning at the State Department and Ambassador at large. He is also Director of National Security Programs and Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He was one of the more hawkish pro-Israel Jews in the first Bush (Sr) Administration who sat on the National Security Council, and who consistently advocates bombing Iraq. 10). Henry Kissinger-----One of many Pentagon Advisors, Kissinger sits on the Pentagon's Defense Policy Board. For detailed information about Kissinger's evil past, read Seymour Hersch's book. Kissinger had a part in the Watergate crimes, Southeast Asia mass murders, Chile dictatorship, and more recently served as Serbian Dictator Slobodan Milosevic's Advisor. He consistently advocates bombing Iraq. Kissinger is the Ariel Sharon of the U.S. 11). James Schlesinger-----One of many Pentagon Advisors, Schlesinger also sits on the Pentagon's Defense Policy Board and is another extremist pro-Israel advisor. He consistently advocates bombing Iraq. 12). Robert Zoellick-----U.S. Trade Representative, a cabinet-level position. He is also one of the more hawkish pro-Israel Jews in the Bush (Jr) Administration who advocated invading Iraq and occupying a portion of the country in order to set up setting up a Vichy-style puppet government. He consistently advocates bombing Iraq. 13). Mel Sembler-----President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. A Prominent Jewish Republican CatRun How could Fat, White Russians be Arabs? more

Resolved Question: who knows about chile?

where i can find information of chile of how is know?(name) more

Resolved Question: Where / how can i adopt a dog in Santiago, Chile?

I would like to adopt a dog but have no idea where to go or how to find out more information. Also, is there any organisation that fosters dogs and cats in Santiago? more

Resolved Question: Does anyone know any bars in Philadelphia, PA that will show the Soccer Match Between Chile & Peru This Sunday?

This game will take place this coming Sunday March 29. Is Chile against Peru, not sure if there are any bars in Philadelphia that will show this game, any information will be greatly appreciated. thank you! more

Resolved Question: Can Anyone Help Me With Some Information On Chile's Relation With Antartica?

The agreement to which Chile is signatory to in relation to Antartica The desicion making powers which Chile currently has in realtion to the development of Antartica( Is Chile an Original Signatory or a consultive party member?) Whether Chile has made territorial claims to Antarctica, claiming sovereignty. For what purpose Chile currently use the land and marine resourses of Antarctica What is Antarctica's resource potential and how interested is Chile likely to be in utilising these resources in the future. The type of sharing arrangement in regards to the resources of Antartica which Chile is most likely to support(Would Chile support Antarctica being kept as a "global common" or would it want to be divided into territorial parcels?) Chile's posistion in relation to the preservation and conservation of natural environments, and especiall that of Antartica. Chile's resource endowments and economic status? All answers would be very helpful even if its just a link! Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Any website to check Train Systems in South America?

I couldn't find any information on traveling by train in South America. I am looking for traveling from and to these countries: Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. The website can be in English or Spanish. Thanks more

Resolved Question: Latin America topic with info?

I need to pick a topic about Latin America not something specific, but something with lots of information like an event. Anything excited like from Cuba, Chile, Argentina, Brazil? Any type of topic that something happen in there time. Best answer 10 points! more

Voting Question: I would like to purchase a GPS device, but would like to use it in South America as well- am I able to?

I would like to purchase a GPS device that can be used in USA AND SOUTH AMERICA (CHILE specifically,) and I'd like to know what products are available to me that I can use for such. I am willing to use a device to which I can upload cd's with the maps, but do not want to pay monthly fees if I can avoid them. If anyone has valuable information please help. Thank you in advance! more

Resolved Question: Geography / Foreign Foods help please?

I am taking a Foreign Foods class and my friend and me need some help. We are doing Chile and the stuff we need is what surrounds Chile. Also some of the culture and such. Any information would be really helpful. more

Resolved Question: Can the legal immigrants to get a job in the USPS?

Hello dear friends I am from Chile and i desire to know if can the legal immigrants to get a job in the United States Postal Service http://www.usps.com/ Is possible for people from different nationality to get a job in the USPS ? It is legal ? Or just the people with american nationality can to work there ? I will thank you for this interesting information A warm greetings from Chile more

Resolved Question: Santiago, Chile Question? Fast Best answer?

Can somebody give me a paragraph about Los Andes cerca de Santiago, Chile. Its for a school project so i dont want to know about hotels and that stuff. As much information as posible. more

Resolved Question: Ski resort jobs in Chile?

I am currently living in China and im ready for a new cultural experience. Does anyone have any information about ski resort jobs or any kind of contact information. thanks for your help more

Resolved Question: What is it like to live in South America?

Particularly Argentina/Chile but any information about South America would be appreciated. Climate/People/Sights/Food/Wildlife I tried posted this in travel but go no response thank you xx more

Resolved Question: Some information about Travel to Chile?

I need some information about travel to Chile. What I can find there ? There are some Tours where I can go because i will not go with a guide , and i need someone to explain about all attractions. Thnks more

Resolved Question: What are the mountains and laskes/river in Chile?

I'm doing a geography project but i cnt find the information more

Resolved Question: what spaniared(s) first discovered Chile?

a little information would be useful too more

Resolved Question: Where can I find the best airfare for multi-country travel (latin america)?

I am planning on going to Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile (mexico city, rio, sao paolo, buenos aires, and santiago - in that order) in March. It seems like if I try to book all the flights by myself on a standard travel site (expedia, etc), it will end up being a huge amount. What other options can I pursue? If a travel agency is the best avenue to go - can anybody recommend one? Also any additional information may be helpful (booking hotels, non-air travel from rio to sao?). Thanks! (i would be flying from northern california - SFO most likely. recommendations to a travel agency would also probably be most helpful for me) more

Resolved Question: Who was General Pinochet and what did he do to the people of Chile?

I am doing a project for spanish but not really having much luck finding information on this topic more

Voting Question: What information do I need to ?

I am doing this project in Spanish class where I have to plan a fake 10 trip to Chile and I need to make a fake passport. What do I put in it? more

Resolved Question: Chile. Chilean Culture, Literature, and Storytelling. Isabel Allende?

project help, I just need someone that can give me some insight. I read My Invented Country by Isabel Allende and now I have to: -Identify the lifestyles, customs, and value systems of the Chilean culture -Explore the history of that culture's literature (I really need help on this one) -Recognize cross cultural themes in that literature. I dont need someone to answer it all but any little background information would be helpful. THANKSS more

Resolved Question: Latin America Armed Forces. ?

So, 2007 latest ranking on Latin America Forces was: 1) Brazil 2) Peru 3) Chile 4) Argentina 5) Ecuador 6) Venezuela 7) Mexico 8) Colombia, Bolivia, Paraguay, and all the rest of Central American Countries. Info: South Do America, Brasil Military Ranking 2008, was a new year and some countries bought quite a lot. 2008 Ranking in Latin America is: 1) Brasil 2) Peru - Chile 3) Venezuela 4) Argentina 5) Ecuador 6) All the rest remains the same since there has been not a lot of investments. Cuba does not count, due to the lack of information from that country on their weapons. Brasil, remains on the top due to their quantity; yet not their upgraded system on Air force. In fact, they are lacking newly offensive system. Chile has managed to almost misplaced Peru from 2do position, due to its recently new top buying of Leopard 2A4, and version 1. Also their recently F-16's MLU. Peru on the other hand has recently incorporated the Tunguska-M1 and the upgrades of their Mig's 29S-SE-UB. Venezuela on the other hand has bought Sukhoi Su-30MK2, Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon, and T-90. They have recently used China to deploy a Satellite, yet so far its known for only Telecommunication purposes. Other countries have not purchased any newly top weapons. Venezuela wishes to buy new Leopard 2, and the more recently the Mig's-35. Although seems that their budget due to decrease on the demand of oil has brought them back to a smaller budget. Chile needs to upgrade their recently acquired F-16's due to tail problems recently discover by U.S Air Force on all there F-16's. They are also trying to buy a Satellite to be used as a defense mechanism against any trespassing to their territory. For now, their military tight budget seems that they will rent an Israel Satellite. Peru, with a very tight budget. Seems to be also thinking on buying or producing a Satellite for the same purpose the Chileans would like theirs. Although its more likely they will buy Satellites from China, like Venezuela did. They have also put their eyes on the new Sukhoi Su-35, but its a little way to off their budget. Argentina, has remained with FMA IA 58 Pucara and most likely to continue due to their un-explained military budget. My question is, why would third world countries wish to armed themselves? Venezuela obviously been a Socialist country, but Chile and Peru? more

Resolved Question: Are these countries safe for traveling?

I am a Canadian, and I am wanting to do some traveling overseas. However, I am very confused as to which countries are and aren't safe to travel in. I am white, if that makes a difference. I have dual Canadian/British citizenship (I was born in Britain). Therefore, I can go anywhere in the EU without a visa. I speak fluent English and French, quite a lot of Spanish, and a bit of Portuguese and Italian. The countries I would be interested in visiting are: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, USA (briefly, I have been there and I know it is quite safe), Czech Republic, France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, South Africa, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. Even if you only know safety information about one or two countries, any help is appreciated! Thanks so much! more

Resolved Question: Anyone have any info on Santiago, Chile?

Hello, I am interested in finding someone that either lives in Santiago, or who has spent some time there, to answer questions, and provide information. I am planning a trip there next July (to include skiing). I am most interested in finding a reputable place to stay for at least one week, perhaps two. Such as a condo or flat rental. With a location central to the downtown area (shopping, eating, nightlife). I have found a couple websites that have vacation rentals, but they provide little in the way of information such as specific websites and street locations. Either post any links or suggestions here, or if you like, email me (or IM) at: utahpowhound@hotmail.com Thanks so much in advance, John ps: I live in the US. more

Resolved Question: Professional military responses in history to breakdown of democracy in their homelands?

Some top generals in Hitler’s staff operated against him (recent movie with Tom Cruise). A radical Trotskyist cell in the German Navy passed out anti-government leaflets and did some sabotage and espionage. Some minority ethnic folks in the German military (Jews and Slavs who were WW1 vets) also resisted the Nazis. But the multi-million member Catholic, socialist, communist, and constitutional conservative parties did nothing. In post-revolutionary Russia, whether you like the communists or not, it can’t be argued that the early soviets (non-party workers councils) were raucous places where different factions argued, voted and in general raised hell. But once factions were banned in the councils, any possible communist version of a democracy died. There were actual mutinies from red army vets. The communist party itself wasn’t completely united under Stalin’s bureaucratic rule yet, so there were still groups that could have fought him even inside his own party. These multi-million supporter groups did nothing. US Marine Corps General Smedley Butler broke up a rightist coup attempt against Franklin Roosevelt in the 1930s. He even ran his own intelligence ops, such as pretending to consider an offer from the plotters as a possible figurehead leader for their movement. He gathered all the information that he could and tried to report it to his superiors. They did nothing. General Butler went public and caused a sensation. The only civilian response was that General Butler was then tied down testifying in long, ineffective congressional hearings. Attempts were made to discredit him and destroy his reputation. The congressional panel reluctantly announced that (my interpretation) "there might be something to these here plot charges but it’s all over now, so let’s drop it." A report was released. No one was punished. General Rene Schneider said that he would not overthrow his president in Chile because "the son of a bitch was legally elected and I swore an oath to my country’s constitution." Those pushing for a coup (the infamous Pinochet) had to blow General Schneider up in his car before they could do so. Is there a common thread here? Is it a mistake to assume that the military is always and everywhere a right-wing force? And how do differences in opinion between the ranks and the brass figure into it? more

Resolved Question: Chile's time Zone??!!?

i am doing a world geography project on Chile. I need at least 5 sentences on the time zone. However, I can not find enough information... any information or sitess i could use... p.s. you could list the other places in the same time zone.. i just need help findin a site.. please! thanks :D more

Resolved Question: What kind of rock types are present in the Chaitén Volcano in Chile?

I'm doing a research assignment on the Chaitén Volcano in Chile and I need to know what kind of rock types are present. I haven't found any information on it. Please help (: Thanks. more

Resolved Question: can i have information on chiles econamy?

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Resolved Question: tell me information about portotoro in chile?

for a presentation more

Resolved Question: when did chile enter the global economy? ?

Any information would be helpful. Please include your source/s if you have one. Thank you! more

Resolved Question: How are Chilean grapes packed and put in grocery stores?

How do grapes from Chile get to the US, and how are they packed and sent to grocery stores? Any information helps. Thanks! Also, are they packaged while in Chile or once they are in the US? more

Resolved Question: Do i need a visa for stop over eeuu?

Hello, i have a permanent resident status in Canada but still i dont have a citizen status. I plan to travel to my country Chile and it's way cheaper stopping over eeuu (Canada-Miami-Chile for example). I heard i need a non-Immigrant visa or transit visa, i need more information about that. I really need it? How long it takes? What do i need to apply? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: What do you think about my story?

(this is only the 1st section of the story) The automatic doors suctioned shut and locked. We were the last ones in and it was almost 2:30am. We were late. “Come on, Chase!” called my younger sister Olive who had run ahead. We closed in on the auditorium and Olive peeked through the door. It was full and the Mason had already started his speech. I tugged at her hand, “This way.” And off we ran down the corridor. We were racing so fast all the bulletin boards that usually announced huge events and trips and whatnot were a blur. But then a red sign with big bold letters caught my eye and caused me to stop, which meant Olive stopped too. “What?” she asked annoyed. “One sec!” I yelled back at her. “Shhhh!” she whispered. I rolled my eyes and turned back to my interest in the sign. It read: Mission Trip: Northern Canada It had a bunch of information underneath and a pocket of permission forms. “Oh, great, Chase. You know you’re never going to get another mission again.” This time she rolled her eyes. I glared at her. “I can so go!” I continued reading the sign. “Not after what happened in Chile.” She smirked. I took out a flyer. “CHASE!” she yelled. I mimicked her shushing me before and stuffed the flyer in my pocket and we were off again. “Where are we going?” she asked once we had stopped and were sneaking down one of the ‘forbidden’ hallways, really only forbidden to students, but since Chase knew about it, it wasn’t. “Hey, if you really want to go on that mission trip, we should go the right way!” she whisper-yelled. “Well if you really want to hear the Mason’s speech then listen to me and be quiet you little pig!” I whispered back. I peeked through one of the windows that went to the auditorium. He was still making his speech so we had time to get in. “Up the stairs.” I ordered. She went up without arguing. I smiled to myself and started to climb. When we got to the landing, I opened a heavy gray door and we were in the auditorium. It was dim and there were thousands of vintage red leather covered seats. They were all full except for two, which were Olive’s and mine. The stage was made of glossy wood with new bright red curtains. The Mason was standing at a dark wood podium and the three Assistants were sitting on the same leather seats but it was actually a couch. I looked up and saw a huge chandelier that must have weighed the same as an elephant and instead of light bulbs; it was studded with little candles that were all lit. I stared at one for a few seconds and it went out, but lighted itself again. I frowned with impression. I looked to the wall, which was actually made of cream marble and there was an iron ladder which ended at the first floor at the spot which happened to be at the exact same spot as where our seats were. “Let’s go.” I said, monotone and started to climb down. Olive nodded and walked over. When I got to the bottom I finally took a breath. Olive stopped at the fifth to last step and quietly jumped down, also taking a big breath when she landed. We quietly took our seats and reached into the cup holders and pulled out the new and improved ‘watches’. They also happened to contain the world map, the schedule for the day, current coordinates (family members and other members of the mission’s coordinates), and much more. “These are cool.” said Olive quietly admiring the new version of the sleek black watch. “Shhhh!” I glared. We finally turned our attention to the Mason’s speech. “And our official captain’s of this new year are…Mindy Charlstine and Chase Bailey. Chase gapped at the announcement, hearing his name called for captain, even after what happened in Chile! “Wow!” said Olive looking over at Chase. The audience was applauding and the Mason motioned for them to come on stage. Of course, immediately, Mindy climbed the elegant iron carved staircase up to the stage and Chase shuffled down the side of auditorium still unbelieving. Mindy started tapping her food, impatient and just for her, Chase took as much time as he needed to climb the stairs just as gracefully as she did. “Thank you both for your great, responsible deeds from last year. Please accept your captain positions.” He shook their hands, and Chase could have sworn the Mason was looking directly at him when he said ‘great, responsible deeds’. Two of the assistants (former captains) removed their captain hats and pins and placed them on the new captains. The audience applauded again. They were then told to sit on the Assistant’s couch. more

Resolved Question: How can I change my cellphone's provider without losing all my information or having to get a new phone?

I have a Virgin Mobile cellphone but it doesn't work in Chile. I can't afford to buy a new phone and I'd like to just change the provider if it's possible; possibly to Entel PCS. Is it possible? If it is, can someone tell me how? more

Resolved Question: Has anybody travelled, by bus, from Quito in Ecuador to Santiago in Chile?

In particular with a company called “Rutas de América”. I have to travel alone from Quito to meet up with my friends in Santiago so i want to gather as much information before i go! If any one has travelled to South America and has any advice please let me know! or has anyone travelled this route and could answer how long did it take and what was there to see along the way? more

Resolved Question: need to know this information about the country CHILE?

a. Origin of the name of the country b. Map and geographical significance c. Explanation symbols on the flag and coat of arms. d. Percentage of indigenous ethnic groups e. History f. Dish (Cooked by students) g. Average number of children per family h. Health and education services i. Means of transport and price of the ticket j. Famous people / Music more

Resolved Question: CHINCHILLA QUESTION!!!!? ?

ok, my 2 chinchillas are with my friend now, and very well taken care of. We THOUGHT we bought 2 girls from the Pet Store ( petsmart) they said they only sell girls and that it obviously was a girl. I even checked it was a girl. OK THE REAL problem and why i am extemely confused is because they had babies Juli 31st 2008! We are so confused.... We gave them to her like 3 months ago, because we were moving to Chile and we felt like it would be a lot of torture for them to go through Quarintine. Anyway, imagine what would happen if they had babies while in Quarintine?! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME FIGURE THIS OUT! for your information, the babies are doing great and healthy and so are the parents. PLEASE HELP I AM REALLY CONFUSED! i am not dumping it on my friend.....she is not upset that they had babies at all. She was actually quite excited, she said she wanted to buy a male. more

Voting Question: Study Abroad: Valdivia, Chile or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

I am going to study abroad this spring. My two affordable options are either Valdivia, Chile or Buenos Aires, Argentina. Both have such different things to offer. I was wondering if anyone had advice on what they think would be a good choice. I want to be able to have travel adventures, learn Spanish, and meet wonderful, kind people. I would like to do some extreme outdoor activities and learn a lot about the culture. Both of these places have a lot to offer, but I am so indecisive that I am having a hard time choosing. Any information would be so helpful. Thank you :) Happy travels :D more

Resolved Question: India's way to prevent the evil eye?

Okay, i went to this city in calif. called artesia. it is an all india place just like china town. anyway, i noticed in the gold shops that there is a lemon, and some hot chile hung on top of the door. i think it is to prevent any evil eyes casted on the jewelry. does anyone else know anything about it? any other ways to prevent the evil eye? or just some information on india would be nice, thanx :D how many chilies and how many lemons/limes are needed? thanx :D what is in the tray thingy? there is some red thingy, a shell, and fire can anyone explain this? more

Resolved Question: can you help me find someone?

I was wondering if you can help me find more information about my great-grandfather"Miguel Bayon" I know he was born in the late 1800s. He lived in Chile.I do not not know if he was born there but he died in a car accident in Chile. any information is appreciated!!?? oh I forgot,he died in the car accident in 1928 more

Resolved Question: Moving to Maracaibo- a little advice?

I'll be teaching English for 11 months in Maracaibo and I've been reading up a lot on the city- I know it's the 2nd largest, and is THE oil city, and not the safest place in the world. I'm just curious- what are the safe vs. scary parts of the city. I know not to really wear jewelry and act flamboyant with money, but I would love to have my ipod with me...is that a bad idea? I'm a small brunette, 22, and I speak Spanish with near fluency- I lived in Stgo, Chile and never had any problems. I'll be ok, right!?!? I guess I'm just looking for any more information to absorb... more

Resolved Question: A symbol for the country Chile?

I am doing a project about the country of Chile. You are required to make a travel packet about that country....I am trying to figure out what I should put my information on...for example: a cut out of a fish if I were doing a country who offers a lot of fish....do you know what I could do for Chile? more

Resolved Question: Can you please give me some information on the US-sponsored coup in Chile by Pinochet.?

can you please give me some information on the US-sponsored coup in Chile by Pinochet. I know it was on the 11th of September 1973 but can you please give me some back ground information like what it was about and what happened please and thank-you =] more

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DUBLIN, Jul 03, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9a040f/chile_commercial_b) has announced the addition of the "Chile Commercial Banking Report Q2 2009" report to their offering. The Chile ...

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NEW YORK, July 1, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- On Monday, the Chile Business Center in New York opened with an inaugural ceremony featuring H.E. Ambassador Jose Goni, Chilean Ambassador to the U.S., and representatives from the Chilean Trade ...

Chile Business Center Opens in New York --New Center to Provide End-to ... - CNBC

Former Saturday Night Live star Chris Kattan has joined the cast of the upcoming ABC comedy The Middle . Kattan will play a good friend to fellow car salesman Frankie Heck (Patricia Heaton). The Middle , a comedy about a middle-class Midwestern ...

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Speaking at the opening of the Chile Business Center, H.E. Ambassador Jose Goni said, "The launch of this Center demonstrates our continued commitment to strengthening the trade relationship between the U.S. and Chile . Despite the current global ...

Chile Business Center Opens in New York - Earthtimes

Embattled South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford acknowledged Tuesday that he "crossed lines" during his marriage, with women in addition to the Argentine girlfriend he disclosed last week, as information surfaced that he had a romantic interlude as early ...

Sanford says he 'crossed lines' in marriage - The Washington Times

LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Marubeni Corp. may close deals with banks to finance about half of its $1.3 billion acquisition of a copper project in Chile as early as in late July, its top executive said. Marubeni, one of Japan's top five ...

Marubeni hopes to reach Chile acquisition finance-CEO - Forbes

ARLINGTON, Va. - (Business Wire) On Monday, June 22, 2009, the Supreme Court of Chile invalidated an environmental permit granted by the Chilean regulatory authorities for the Campiche thermal power plant, a 270 MW coal plant located in Ventanas ...

Supreme Court of Chile Rules Against Local Environmental Permitting ... - Earthtimes

SANTIAGO (Dow Jones)--The Chilean peso closed weaker against the dollar Wednesday, following the comments the president of the central bank made regarding the market the previous session. The peso ended the session at CLP537.50 to the dollar ...

Chile Peso Closes Weaker Following Ctrl Banker Tues Comments - Wall Street Journal

Tegucigalpa, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of the Communist and Socialist parties of Chile expressed on Sunday their rejection of destabilization plans to hinder democratic constitutional reforms in Honduras. Former Health Minister Juan ...

Chile Orgs Reject Honduras Destabilization - El Habanero Digital

MAN KILLED IN POLICE SHOOTING: Denver Police killed a man early yesterday morning at 4503 Fillmore St. after he reportedly “charged” at the officers holding what appeared to be a handgun, according to police. When officers arrived on the scene ...

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