Date beta's at your own peril!
924837
I don't know why there aren't more reviews for this book. Nonetheless, I love it!
760594
This is the worst software ever!  It doesn't import accounts as the correct account type which isn't a problem in itself.  The problem is that you can't even manually correct the account type!!!  The only alternative is to manually create the account (which means it won't actively monitor the account) and even then the calculated values are not correct!  I might as well just use Excel.

I have never used less useful "professionally" made software.  Don't waste your time.
4975475
This book is a great cronical of the many silly, sometimes typical(unfortunately!), disturbing, chaotic, 'ya just can't make this stuff up' stories of the dating world.  These girls have the right idea-Read the Warning Signs!!! Spare yourself the agony! Whether your a gal OR guy, there are plenty of useful perspectives in here to keep you feeling as though there IS a way to find your dream partner. When the flags are there-R E A D 'em!  Decide from there if continuing is worth your time and heart.  If you know what you want BEFORE you meet that certain someone...it'll be easier to navigate those flags. If your learning along the way (as most of us do :-), this book is a great guide to saving you some hurt/humiliating feelings.  AWESOME read, AWESOME fun!!!
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I beta tested Office 2010 for 60 days. As a registered tester, I had expected to get some little warning that the testing period was about to expire. Not so! One Sunday afternoon, all of a sudden, I was SOL, with no email or much of anything else for that matter. After realizing what had happened, I turned to buy the now released version. Close to $500! No upgrade pricing! Forget it! I am back to Office 2007 and shall stay there for as long as I can.
Couple of days later I got an email from Microsoft asking for my comments on Office 2010. The conclusion of my reply was "Shame on you!"
As software goes, Office 2010 is quite nice with nice integration and an institutive touch. It "hung" a few times but that could be the beta version.
To sum up, Office 2010 is not worth its price. Microsoft is still as arrogant as ever.
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When our copy of Dating the Undead arrived in the mail, it wasn't a pretty picture here at When Pen Met Paper. Think full on girl fight complete with hissing, claws, and hair pulling as we vied to see who would get her hands on the shiny new Gena first. (Can you tell we're huge fans??) In the end, it came down to just two - The Beast and Book Addict. So we decided to share. Generous of us, isn't it?

Dating the Undead  is a "book" that reads like a magazine. Think of your favorite zine with articles about how to get the man of your dreams, tips on staying fit, and awesome quizzes. Yeah,  Dating the Undead has all that and more. Plus, it's all about your favorite hunky supernaturals.

Some of our favorite highlights include the "Couple Cravings Quiz: Do you have what it takes to date a creature of 'myth'?" (We do!) and "Killer Cocktails: Potent potables to slay your Dragon, slay your Vampire, or singe your Angel" (the Dirty Devil looks delish!)

Dating the Undead is chockfull of dating advice, product recommendations, and insiders' knowledge to everything supernatural. It's written with Gena's typical tongue-in-cheek humor that we love from her books. The absolute BEST part? A two chapter sneak peek at Gena Showalter's next Lords of the Underworld book, The Darkest Seduction.  Who hasn't been (im)patiently, eagerly awaiting the story of Paris?!

We've looked through Dating the Undead several times now, and we still find something new we didn't notice before. So what are you waiting for? Pick up your copy of Dating the Undead today and maybe you'll pick up a hot immortal tomorrow!

Oh, and where do we sign up for our monthly subscription?

~Review by: Book Addict & The Beast from When Pen Met Paper
670805
Who wants to read about a woman who has no boundaries or self respect?  Who could ignore the constant display of selfishness in even a handsome man and who could get turned on by such nasty behavior and a complete lack of respect or tenderness, much less love?  I had had enough of both losers before their blind date ended. I'm no prude, and I do enjoy other books of this sort. This is the first book I couldn't finish in a very long time.  I just didn't want to endure the nonsense that was to give these two losers a happy ending, when the true results of such behaviors are more likely a hellishly abusive relationship, if not rape that the woman would be too shamed to report or seek help for.  It is unimaginable to fall two generations backwards in social norms where bosses feel free to treat their female staff as a member of their personal harem.  No- never again!
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I would hate for any woman truly trying to figure out how to successfully date men to waste her time or money reading this book.  This book has little to no value (offering simplistic and obvious advice) and on occasion gives advice to single women which is shockingly bad considering that it is coming from a professional matchmaker.  The 1 star review posted here from "JanisSpindel Hater" may shed light on why this is the case.

In "How to Date Men", Ms. Spindel fails to go beneath the surface to evaluate (1) whether what is being said to her by certain male clients is truly what they want from a future partner and (2) whether what is contained in her book is the proper advice to give women.  For example, in her book Ms. Spindel emphatically instructs women to ask men out. Not only does she provide excerpts of what she presumably believes to be witty examples of conversations demonstrating how a woman can make the first move (but which often come across as contrived and trying too hard from any objective point of view), but she even goes so far as to advocate that if all else fails women should bluntly state "I'd like your phone number. Can you handle that?"  Perhaps Ms. Spindel would approach a man in that fashion as she advertises herself as being an extremely aggressive woman, however, this is one of the worst pieces of advice that someone can give to single women looking for a partner.  No doubt that many men will take women up on such an offer because they are sure to think that a woman who would be that aggressive is bound to be aggressive in other arenas as well ...  But whether an offer like that is likely to lead to a long term relationship, not just a rendezvous, is a totally different question.  Ms. Spindel's advice goes against all proven science that men need to be the aggressor, need to chase and need to feel uncertain in the beginning about whether a woman is interested in them to sustain their interest.  To be sure, there are ways for women to let men know that they are interested which are subtle and sexy but this type of approach is not offered in Ms. Spindel's book.

The book also contains obvious advice such as "don't talk on your cell phone on a date", "don't complain", "don't have bad table manners", etc.  (basic Emily Post advice).  In all fairness, Ms. Spindel does provide some excellent advice when she encourages women to let the sexual connection build slowly in the beginning and when she encourages women to communicate directly with men (as opposed to being passive/aggressive in their approach).

Overall, however, "How to Date Men" provides a very shallow treatment of the topic at hand often with alarmingly poor advice.  I would recommend any John Gray book over this book, Sherry Argov's "Why Men Love Bitches", Steve Harvey's "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man" or even the Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger's "Become Your Own Matchmaker" for a better use of your time and money.

Marni Galison, President and Founder
Sunday at Noon Matchmaking and Events
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What an amazing look inside the modern dating world in today's digital age. 30 Dates tells the fascinating story of a single guy navigating the tortuous path of finding love thru online dating, SMS flirting, and blind date set ups. I couldn't put this book down as I anxiously flew through text "game" after "game" that teased of a potential match only to end up another miss. A must read for singles frustrated with the dating scene as well as those in the happiest of long term relationships. Sharing his most intimate thoughts, Tony pulls you into his mind as he analyzes each interaction, learning valuable lessons with every encounter. Written in a hysterically funny style, you can't help but laugh while you root for each subsequent date to be "the one". Subtle in the overall story is the evolution and mastery of Tony's social triggers - real life examples that anyone who is uncomfortable communicating can learn from. Do yourself a favor and check out this book...it won't disappoint!!!
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Where do I even begin...

I had heard of this book from the late 90's floating through our youth group and all I remember seeing was how suddenly, all the girls at church stopped saying yes to guys when asked out.  Fast forward to today, and most of those girls are still single and the guys are off being fathers to their families.

I decided to read the book for myself to see what all the "fuss" was about.  And well, I can safely say, it made things abundantly clear.  This book, and Josh Harris' mindset, is seemingly focused on one thing: dating = bad.

Now,  I will say that Harris does do a good job to mention that we ought to first and foremost be devoted to God in our lives and from that, other aspects will fall into place.  BUT, in that, dating is still a completely viable practice for the Christian.  According to Harris' philosophy, one is just supposed to be friends with a person, hang out in group settings, realize one day that they want to marry someone and then enter a "season" of courtship.  THAT is his alternative to the "dangerous" world of dating.

He claims that by NOT dating, you avoid heartbreak.  OK.  That seems logical at first,  but it does nothing to address the reality that some people who might begin courting could end up realizing that they're not right for marriage, and then they'll have to...(gasp)...break up and endure heartache!  Unless Harris believes that entering courtship is a locked and contractual event, he has to realize that break ups in that stage are a real thing.  So the question must be asked, wouldn't it be better to find out it won't work and break up in a less-intimate dating scenario and not in courtship when so much more of your heart and life is on the line?

Harris also feels that its through group dates and NO alone time that you can accurately assess marriage compatibility.  Not likely.  The purpose of dating someone is to get to know them better, get to understand yourself better, and figure out if the person could be a potential mate (note, potential mate, not "the one").  Harris believes this same process can be done purely out of a sustained friendship with no exclusivity activities involved (and suddenly, all the turned-down requests for dinners from the girls in youth group made a lot of sense).

True story:  a friend of mine got turned down for a DINNER REQUEST, because the girl claimed she didn't see marriage potential in the guy...I mean...that's "normal behavior" right?

Honestly, I could go on forever about the negatives in this book.  Ultimately though, I think this anti-dating, courtship-only approach has done far more damage than good.  Dating is NOT forbidden in scripture, and to portray courtship as the "only" way to go about it is misguided at best.  I can safely say I've learned way more about myself through dating than I dare say I would have as a single person.  If you're on the fence about any of this, please, by all means, put this book down and give dating a chance.
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This is a great book for all women who date to read, whatever the age.  I especially was intrigued by the chapters about vetting dates by watching their behavior on early dates, and asking questions that might elucidate character traits to watch out for, both positive and negative.

I recommend this book highly!!  Fun, interesting, quick read.
1886974
K Farnham has certainly written a winner with "Click Date Repeat". I don't know why I expected a fun, humorous "fluff" book with silly sensual innuendos and outrageous "the blind date from hell" hilarity, but I couldn't have been more off-base. Maybe it was the pastel, girl-next-door cover or the short, punchline title.?

This is a serious look at all relationships--with dating, with yourself and being in denial, with your mother and your family, with close friends. We've all been there when everything just seems to fall apart. But sometimes our self-imposed barriers have to be knocked to the ground with us kicking and screaming every step of the way to generate a new cycle on the Wheel of Life.

Such is Chloe Thompson, teacher, grad student, caught between the college party girl and what the next step will be in her personal life, where she fears she's done everything wrong. Doesn't her mother and close girlfriends tell her that all the time?

She decides to try online dating. It's 2003, and the acceptance for computer dating is highly questionable for the young and more mature alike. Of course, everyone has an opinion and offers up not-so-helpful advice. She meets the loser, the stalker, the bore, the player, the younger man, while still juggling a friend-with-benefits quasi-relationship. Chloe just has to find herself. Maybe an Angel Lady psychic reading isn't so ridiculous after all?

Chloe deals with injury, the consequences of drinking too much (out of character for her), and health issues, questioning her choices with every stumbling, play-the-field date that comes her way.

A book to be taken seriously, but most of all read it! You don't want to wake up one morning and find a depressed, tearful Chloe in your mirror.
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I work with some guys who are ending their third marriages, they've been taken to the cleaners three times in a row. Why? Because they are beta males. They have no backbone, self-respect or balls. Doesn't have to be this way my friend. These things seem counterintuitive, but you'll soon realize all great truth has a paradoxical element to it. Set yourself free, because the woman will not do it for.
389228
After doing their firmware update that is supposed to give it 14 days of battery life, my tracker is now randomly dying while it says that it has 7 or more days left of battery life. Soft resets don't work, hard resets don't work. All the trouble started when they issued the firmware update, and apparently there is no way to undo it. I contacted Jawbone support only to be told that my color and size were out of stock, and they offered me a lime green one instead. EW. NO. Then they offered me their Move tracker, which costs $50 instead of the $130 this one costs. NO. Then they told me that this color is not only out of stock, but discontinued. I am SO angry at the terrible service I'm receiving over their defective product that I'll never buy another Jawbone tracker again. I was excited for the UP3, but I'm going to get the FitBit instead. The new one will probably be riddled with all the same problems and ridiculous "support" this one comes with. What a terrible company.

BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!
1769751
This software is Beta test level at best.  Internet slows down dramatically, the CPU utilization pegs at 100% and things bog down so badly that the mouse pointer jumps when moved and keyboard input lags by seconds. No problem with anything prior to loading this SW yesterday. The user forum is full of similar issues.

Wish me luck uninstalling this plug of a program.

FYI - choose your SW carefully as I also found out that Amazon will not refund the money for this software purchase even though it is junk,  I now have to buy two AV SW packages...

Signed:  A frustrated and disappointed Amazon customer
706976
I wish I could give these nasty dates zero stars. I got them and they were bad. They were spoiled and I want my money back. DO NOT BUY THESE
2373521
HTDYW has illumined moments concerning the male/female dynamic. While poorly written for the inexperienced man there are benefits within. I would caution the reader that Steeles MO is successfull only with women who are  inexperienced and lack dynamic self. Very attractive, bright women do not  respond to the narcissistic manipulation which his tecnigues employ. Steele  is quite jaded and bitter as well...if you assume his view your natural  trust in women will be forever changed (and) your paranoid reflex engaged.  This book has a pack mentality ,is really for Men uncomfortable with  designing their own lives. Steele is NOT the worthy mans guru, by and  large, his effort is self serving. After I "deprogrammed" myself  I started dating/mating a real keeper who would have shown no interest in  the cynic I was encouraged to be by Steeles' Books. Be careful NOT to do  yourself the ultimate injustice of regarding this book Biblically.
2589587
I was promised a working product when ordered, in December of 2011 now 9 months later we still haven't entered beta testing on the application and the reason I purchase the app $79.00 and Android app 29.99

Personally I would think a company would stand behind their product but alas all I get is a we are working on it, or we will update the site weekly well 6 months and a total of 7 updates is not weekly again broken promises.

Quoting them "I have been meeting with Mark daily to review progress. There are about 7 or 8 items left to wrap up. At the rate we're going, it looks like we will finish those remaining items this week so we can begin beta testing." this was 7-20-2012 so beta testing in a week or two now latest
"8/28/2012 Update

Mark presented a functioning "Create New Account" button in the new Sync dialog today. Yahoo!! Unfortunately, I wasn't there to see it. I had to go in for surgery on the pinky finger that I crushed last month. Ugh... The doctor put two pins in the bone and did some reconstructive work on the nail bed. I received a number of well-wishes and prayers on my behalf after my post on 7/30/12. Thank you so much for that; this has been very depressing. Those messages really meant a lot to me. I really needed that. Thank you and God Bless!"

not even working buttons over 5 weeks later now.  I would guess we will never see this they are just milking us all out of money for vaporware.

BBB has been informed but alas can do nothing seeing as they are not registered with them (go figure)  I guess states attorney is my next step.

Be Aware and stay away....