Capitalism II

Advantages: In-depth, one of the most realistic simulations available
Disadvantages: Difficult, steep learning curve

...I like any game that enables me to pretend I'm a multi-billionaire for a few hours each day. Capitalism II appealed to me for exactly that reason. Unfortunately for me I bought it when it came out in 2001 when I was about 11. I found going bankrupt within three years every time I played took the fun out of it for me, so put it to one side. Fairly recently I decided to try it again now that I'm armed with my Business Studies GCSE and the cruel realisation this is the only chance I'll have to be mega rich. The game says it's for anyone aged 11+ on the box, or at least it does on my box. I've seen the same game with ratings of 15 and surprisingly a 3+. Please show me a three year old who could play this game. Anyway, an eleven year old me could successfully install the game and play through the tutorials. That was about it though. In...

GJRendall 22.05.2008 · Read review
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Capital Punishment

Advantages: Person can never harm again, victims may feel safer
Disadvantages: Many

...I was recently reading reviews in this catagory and i thought that it was an interesting topic, and thought i would write my own. Although I'm sure many people wont share my views or opinions, I wanted to put them across. I hope it is in some way interesting : ) First off, i would have to say that yes, capital punishment is wrong. I don't think that kiliing another human can be justified, but i do think that prison should be tougher, and the sentencing changed. There are many reaons why i do not agree with capital punishment, one being the fact that it is difficult to be 100% sure that you are convicting the right person. Many people have been found innocent after many years inside, and if the death penalty was reintroduced, there is no way of going back on the mistake. If the death penalty was reintroduced, people may also be less...

Jen599 28.05.2005 · Read review
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  Capital One - the nightmare goes on......

Advantages: Capital One will give a credit card to virtually anybody
Disadvantages: You'll probably regret applying

...~~ Disclaimer ~~ This review is based on my personal experience of Capital One which may or may not be representative of the company as a whole - you decide. ~~ Background ~~ I applied for, and obtained, a Capital One Classic credit card in January 2003 which surprised me as :- - my credit history was chequered to say the least - I had been turned down by a few other companies - I had moved house 4 times in the previous 3 years So the message seems quite clear - Capital One will give a credit card to virtually anybody - I'm living proof of that. ~~ The Company ~~ This is an American owned company so it's hardly surprising that the CEO has a name like "Rich Fairbank" - my theory is that he was christened "Poor Fairbank" and made his name change after discovering gullible people looking for credit :) Capital One...

nigeofnewbury 14.06.2005 · Read review
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CAPITAL ONE PREMIER

Advantages: improves your credit rating
Disadvantages: high costs

...apparently therein lies the problem, if you have never had any credit then the credit card companies will not entertain you it is as bad as having a poor credit rating. That is until I discovered Capital One, this company specialises in supplying credit cards to those of us who have never had credit or for people with poor credit history's. I applied and was duly accepted for their card, although it comes at a price. The yearly fee is £18 and the Apr is much higher than normal credit card companies, but I suppose this is how they offset their losses when they take on dodgy customers who don't pay their bills. The other downfall about this card is that the credit limit offer starts of quite low, apparently they range from £200 to £1000. I started of on a credit limit of £600 which after a year I was able to increase to £1000. although not...

veramck 13.01.2002 · Read review
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Capital one Visa

Advantages: Helps build credit history- Online account maintenance-Good customer service
Disadvantages: Very high APR

...My experience with Capital One has been really good till now. I did not have a credit card and no credit score/rating in UK to assist me to fetch one. After being a secondary card holder for a while, I applied through my Bank for a Credit Card. But it was refused on the grounds that was NEVER revealed to me. Eventhough I tried to get in touch with the credit agencies to know the reason...but I was not convinced with their explanations. In the mean time I happened to search the net for Credit cards that would help people with absolutely no credit history to built one. There are three cards CAPITAL ONE, AQUA & VANQUIS that I came across . I applied with capitalone and auqa. The latter was rejected. But the first one was approved. After reading some of the reviews online..one of which said that a security deposit of £200 needs to be...

Sree123 10.04.2008 · Read review
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First Capital Con

Advantages: Fast, Frequent
Disadvantages: Not cheap, too many ticket types.

...This is my first review for a while so please be generous! I am happy to re-write if needs be. First Capital Connect 'FCC' is a railway company that runs trains on two routes. The first route formally known as the Great Northern route runs between London Kings Cross and Peterborough. It also runs between London and Cambridge and Kings Lynn. FCC also have weekday daytime trains that run into London Moorgate. The other route again formally known as Thameslink runs between Bedford and Brighton via Luton Airport, London Kings Cross Thameslink and Gatwick Airport. FCC run a very good timetable when everything is working and it is 24hours on the Thameslink route between both the Airports. The staff attitude can vary from day to day but I have met some really nice ticket inspectors on the trains and at stations. Of course there is...

daveberry3 24.10.2007 · Read review
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Capital Punisment, now there's a debate

Advantages: Deterrent, society is rid of such people
Disadvantages: authorities may miscarry, corruption fabrication

...First of all we need to decide what capital punishment is and what are the reasons behind having such a heavy sentence. Capital punishment is the punishment of death where the convict is tried for extremeley serious crimes, and usually guilty without any reasonable doubt of actually committing the offences. From when time began death has been a form of punishment for mainly murders, but also death for things like witchcraft, adultery and many other less serious crimes, often not the victims fault. Now the question is two fold. Should there be capital punishment on the basis for an eye for an eye, or should we give greater priority to the miscarriages of justices which have plagued many justice systems around the world? Or shall we just give in to corruption? Basically, if someone kills with full intent, then the life he...

makro74 28.07.2008 · Read review
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What influences our opinion on Capital Punishment

Advantages: See op....
Disadvantages: See op....

...I am not here to try and voice my opinion directly. I am not old enough or experianced enough to understand the issue. But I want to post an essay in which I got an A on here, as it provides much information to help you make up your own mind, not be influenced by mine.... INTRODUCTION Despite being unused in the UK since 1969, the argument over Capital Punishment rages on 33 years later. Although it was only in 1999 that the Death Penalty was completely abolished from British law, it has been the topic of conflict since it’s original demise and a resolution on the issue is still unclear. Views on Capital Punishment, the execution (or murder in some eyes), of a person who have committed a crime that constitutes in their death, are still strong, whether it be for the death penalty or against it. It is thought religion is...

Solex 20.03.2002 · Read review
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Loyalty is worthless with Capital One

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Don't value loyalty

...I have had a Capital One card for over 4 years and have always paid on time, kept within all the limits....what I consider to be a good customer. I chose Capital One because I couldn't get a credit card elsewhere and thought I would build my credit rating through it, which I did. Today I decided to give their customer services a ring and see if I could change to a lower rate of interest from the extortionate 30%. I have a credit limit of £1500 which has increased from the measley £200 I had to start with so I thought they must value my custome. Their customer services had the attitude 'if you don't wan to pay the rate you can always cut the card up'. I said that I would do that and there was no argument or referral to another staff member....nothing. So, once you have a Capital One card, you can like it or lump it! I'm off to get...

dixterdawg 19.05.2008 · Read review
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SHOULD WE INTRODUCE CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN THE UK

Advantages: Not applicable
Disadvantages: Not applicable

...Way back in the distant past, I had some fairly strong views on capital punishment and whether it is right or wrong. Having found this little essay that I wrote as part of my English coursework, I?d like to share with you those views. Here I will be looking at the main arguments that are for and against capital punishment, and then concluding by deciding if it should be introduced in the UK. There are many moral issues surrounding this subject, and I have tried to put across the arguments with as little bias as possible. For each point I make, I will look at both the arguments for and against. The main example that I can use for this is parts of the USA, where capital punishment is used. The threat of losing your own life is a very strong deterrent indeed. Surly, any person would think twice about the thought of execution before...

Jaxle 16.05.2003 · Read review
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