What is the difference between a "scheme" and a "caper?"?
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A scheme, I think, has ill intentions. A caper is more humorous, or at least less deadly.
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From what i've seen, there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of difference between them, i suppose try to get value for money. Whichever provides the most for the least.
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In the reference I found they kept referring to both terms without explainging the difference.\n\nI spent some time trying to figure it out but its beyond me. \n\n Even though it means losing 3 points its better to delete this question and consider reposting it with different wording than give the points to someone who does not answer it.
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It is a scheme...\n\nThere are thousands way that a fool is parted with his money.  \nWhen things are too good to be true...well guess what?\n\nI liked this one done around here not too long ago:\n\nAn African man in a shopping mall asks an elderly man if he knows of any charity that he can donate his money to.  He said that he has $250,000.  and he needs to give it to donate it to a worthy cause, but he is not around here and does not know who to trust.\n\nAnother person from the same team gets involved.  For some reason in order for trust to be built...each person gives the African man $2,500.  \n\nWell...you know what happens.\n\nAnd this actually works a lot.
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There is a difference between a "hacker" and a "cracker."  A hacker is just someone who's really good at computers and computer programming.  A cracker is a hacker who uses his/her skills for bad things.  Most non-computer people know of a cracker as a hacker, which is why there is a very big mix-up about it.  Hope this helps.
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what is the difference between the two
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Here is a very thorough and point-by-point comparison of these two products:\n\nhttp://financialsoft.about.com/od/reviewsfinancesoftware/a/MDel06vsQDel06.htm
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It's the same as the difference between the prevention and the cure.\n\nMitigation means you take steps to limit the problem.  Litigation means "to heck with mitigation, I'm gonna sue someone".
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Not in my opinion.  The definitions are the same in both versions, you gain spyware detection if you don't already have 2005 spyware edition, but MS antispyware is already enough anymore.  The other 2 good spyware packages are free anyway.  You do get an additional MEMORY HOG on your taskbar, however, so I guess that may be worth upgrading for...
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Both are acceptable.\n\nhttp://www.m-w.com/dictionary/plead
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They not much difference in the two except for their profits.  One is just as wacky as the other if you ask me, and you did.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyramid_scheme
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The pattern of events or main story in a narrative or drama. \n\nA secret plan to accomplish a hostile or illegal purpose; a scheme
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From what I understand, the difference is already hinted at in the name.\n\nLawyer is a general term meaning covering all of the below..\nsolicitor "solicits" - he gets clients, finds out what the problem is, but if it goes to court, the solicitor doesn't usually come with you, that job is for...\nthe barrister - qualified to practise at the bar.\n\nThere's others as well, and in different countries, there are different terms, attorney etc, each with slightly different roles.
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from the FBI Fraud files:\nPyramid Scheme\n\nPyramid schemes, also referred to as franchise fraud, or chain referral schemes, are marketing and investment frauds in which an individual is offered a distributorship or franchise to market a particular product. The real profit is earned, not by the sale of the product, but by the sale of new distributorships. Emphasis on selling franchises rather than the product eventually leads to a point where the supply of potential investors is exhausted and the pyramid collapses. At the heart of each pyramid scheme there is typically a representation that new participants can recoup their original investments by inducing two or more prospects to make the same investment. Promoters fail to tell prospective participants that this is mathematically impossible for everyone to do, since some participants drop out, while others recoup their original investments and then drop out.\n\nSome Tips to Avoid Pyramid Schemes:\n\nBe wary of "opportunities" to invest your money in franchises or investments that require you to bring in subsequent investors to increase your profit or recoup your initial investment.\n\nIndependently verify the legitimacy of any franchise or investment before you invest. \n\nFrom the FTC: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/pyrdalrt.htm\n\nThe Bottom Line About Multilevel Marketing Plans\nMultilevel or "network" marketing plans are a way of selling goods or services through distributors. These plans typically promise that if you sign up as a distributor, you'll receive commissions - for your sales and those of the people you recruit to become distributors. These recruits sometimes are referred to as your "downline." \n\nSome multilevel marketing plans are legitimate. However, others are illegal pyramid schemes. In pyramids, commissions are based on the number of distributors recruited. Most of the product sales are made to these distributors - not to consumers in general. The underlying goods and services, which vary from vitamins to car leases, serve only to make the schemes look legitimate. \n\nJoining a pyramid is risky because the vast majority of participants lose money to pay for the rewards of a lucky few. Most people end up with nothing to show for their money except the expensive products or marketing materials they're pressured to buy. \n\nIf you're thinking about joining what appears to be a legitimate multilevel marketing plan, take time to learn about the plan. What's the company's track record? What products does it sell? Does it sell products to the public-at-large? Does it have the evidence to back up the claims it makes about its product? Is the product competitively priced? Is it likely to appeal to a large customer base? How much is the investment to join the plan? Is there a minimum monthly sales commitment to earn a commission? Will you be required to recruit new distributors to earn your commission?\n\nBe skeptical if a distributor tells you that for the price of a "start-up kit" of inventory and sales literature - and sometimes a commitment to sell a specific amount of the product or service each month - you'll be on the road to riches. Often consumers spend a lot of money to "build their business" by participating in training programs, buying sales leads or purchasing the products themselves. Too often, these purchases are all they ever see for their investments. \n\nYour Responsibilities\nIf you decide to become a distributor, you are legally responsible for the claims you make about the company, its product and the business opportunities it offers. That applies even if you're repeating claims you read in a company brochure or advertising flyer. The Federal Trade Commission advises you to verify the research behind any claims about a product's performance before repeating those claims to a potential customer. \n\nIn addition, if you solicit new distributors, you ar
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Blackmail is an illicit means of persuasion.\nGuilt trips are equally noxious, though less costly. \nThreats to inflict bodily harm. \nOr presenting a weapon .\nKidnapping.\n\nThe key is the word "Illicit."
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The terms are largely synonymous, although they may be used a little differently depending on whether the organization providing the courses is a school or a less formal setting.\n\nBoth are attempts to do two basic things.  First, to help those whose regular childhood education was inadequate to meet their needs.  The clearest example here is the literacty programs for adults who cannot read, or who cannot read as well as they need to or want to.  The second goal is to help adults respond to the fact that things have changed since they were in school.  I had a reasonably good education first time around, but here I am almost 59 years old, unemployed, and probably not likely to be employed again in my usual and customary profession. I have been a legal secretary, and word processing and other software has made it possible for the legal profession to get along with many fewer secretaries.  I will need adult education as soon as I figure out what I want to do next.\n\nWish me luck!