Saturday, February 21, 2009

How does Socialism in Sweden work

How does Socialism in Sweden work?
I don't know much about it. Couldn't someone who doesnt have a job get free money from the government to live on?
Government - 5 Answers
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everyone gets a meatball
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Not sure, but I understand that most children do not have two married parents.
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Based on their last election, the people aren't too thrilled with it. They booted the "Bolsheviks" out of office.
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"Socialism" in Sweden is merely a slight, political inclination at present, and it doesn't have any big influence on the existing social programmes. What it means is precisely what you said. If somebody is unable to fend for themselves, they can, upon application, be provided with means to live in dignity until they do find employment. Not too different from most places, you say? Quite true, pretty much any country these days has programmes like that. But the ones in Sweden are especially generous. They also give the person in question extensive healthcare and social benefits of a genre unknown to some places. There is a constant need to justify these niceties though. People don't just get stuff thrown at them, they need to prove that there is no other way for them to get by.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Does the Compass map thing work with iphone 3gs in sweden

Does the Compass map thing work with iphone 3gs in sweden?
Does the compass map thing (displays where u are) work in sweden with iphone 3gs?
Cell Phones & Plans - 2 Answers
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it should... its using internal GPS... so as long as there singal and a tower near you, it should work
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Yes. But it will be very expensive.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Where can I find volunteer work in Sweden

Where can I find volunteer work in Sweden?
Where can I find some volunteer work for summer in Sweden online? A link would be nice :) I am 17 and i'm not really sure about the field yet. So everything's acceptable. Thanks in advance.
Other - Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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There a many organizations that provide volunteer work in Sweden. Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in Sweden: Concordia - A non-profit making youth organization and registered charity offering international volunteer opportunities. http://www.concordia-iye.org.uk/ Volunteers for Peace - Offers over 2400 affordable short-term volunteer opportunities abroad in 90+ countries. http://www.peacecorps.gov/ Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange - Sends volunteers to work with communities overseas in social and welfare placements abroad for one year or six months. http://www.icye.co.uk/ Search Serve Your World Volunteer Abroad Opportunity Database http://opportunities.serveyourworld.com/vop_search.php Service Civil International Workcamps SCI US SCI is an exchange organization that sends volunteers on 2-3 week international work projects and long term 3-12 month opportunities in over 50 countries, including Sweden. The $250 application fee covers lodging, meals, and minimal health insurance. SCI promotes voluntary service to impact social, environmental and humanitarian issues. Contact: Service Civil International (SCI), 5505 Walnut Level Rd, Crozet, VA, 22932; Tel. 1-206-350-6585. Email: sciivs.placement@gmail.com Visit www.sci-ivs.org for an application. Volunteers for Peace Offers summer volunteer workcamps in Sweden. Contact: www.vfp.org

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Can an Alienware laptop purchased in America work in Sweden

Can an Alienware laptop purchased in America work in Sweden?
I am about to enter the IB program in Sweden and live there for two years. I would like to purchase an Alienware laptop here in America, but am confused if it would work in Sweden with the voltage and any wifi internet options. The house I will be staying at has Wi-fi. So, I am mainly asking what snags would I encounter if I where to take it to Sweden and how do I fix them?
Laptops & Notebooks - 1 Answers
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You'll probably encountering voltage and frequency differences. I'm sure there's an adapter transformer you can buy at Radioshack, or try a hardware store.