Very effective program
356514
This program is very simple and effective.  I followed it for about 9 months and it works.  Especially for beginners this setup is very effective and I am positive I could continue to use this setup but I like variety so trying a different split for a while.  However,  anyone could easily just follow this program and look better and stronger than 90% of the folks in the gym.
4907690
This program is not for those who have never had any exposure to Japanese, but it has many useful tools. It is as effective as its competition, and the price is thus that you don't need to re-mortgage your house, sell your car, and sell several gallons of blood to own the program. It is reasonably priced, and has good supplements. (There is no Arthur Lake program with this set, because there is no version of that for this language, or at least mine did not come with any such software). It is not for absolute beginners, but with some basic experience, this will give you a passing understanding and ability to communicate.
1737099
First, I installed this program on laptops running Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit. No compatibility issues, or resource draining seen. The latter two are big pluses for any all-in-one security program.

In the past I have used Norton 360, Bitdefender, and Trendmicro. Although Bitdefender gets poor reviews, it was my standard program for many years solely for its protecting abilities along with low CPU usage. Norton was a flawless program however; it really did not leave much room for those more 'advanced' users, who prefer the more in-depth approach when wanting to tweak the software a little more. Trendmicro had a lot of problems, and did not get my recommendation.

Kaspersky has what I liked about Bitdefender, and Norton but with the ability to go inside the settings as much as you can handle. With this installed on a laptop with 2gb and 8gb RAM, it never felt like I had a program installed, and did not feel less a presence when used on the computer with more memory.

Using this program for a couple months, I would like to point out two faults (one maybe not a fault).

#1 When you first install the program, the update takes a long time without much of an update as to when it will be done. For example, after finishing the install, you see that you need to update, so you click update. What happens next is that you see the program is downloading in single digit kilobytes. Five minutes later, you are 2% done. You assume at this point you have a while to go, however in 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes (it could be any time, because the program does not give you an idea of the size of the download nor an estimated time), it will miraculously be done. Also, when you download the first update, you see that it has not updated everything, so that you have to click update again, manually, until you see all of the individuals categories updated at your present Month/Day. Cumbersome at best on updating this program.

#2 This may or may not be a downside: Scan time is long. Using an i5 Sandy Bridge processor, the full scan took 2 hours (with Hard Drive that has 410gb free out of 450gb) Thorough or slow? Well, it must be doing something in all that time.

Usually programs have had the option to view the security software in Novice/Advanced mode, but with Kapersky, they take a different, but interesting, take. There are no viewing settings. The first view you see of the program is pretty basic, but sifting through the menus will take you to more detailed (and sometimes too much--a good thing), settings. This way, if you do not understand the setting, you can choose to leave it or adjust it. This eliminates the need to constantly switch between views when you do want to more succinctly adjust.

Lastly, the reason for the 'professional' adjective in the review title, is because this program does not look like a program trying to fit in with the mass audience. It is not trying to come across as a friendly program with 3 menus, that scans your computer and protects you from viruses. For instance, when scanning my computer and blocking unwanted intrusions while browsing the internet, it will give you an explanation of the threat, and what it is commonly used for. So instead of getting 'ms.trojan' has been blocked, it will say 'ms.trojan, commonly used by criminals to retrieve personal data from you computer'. So instead of just eradicating, it educates as well. Professional.

Reviewing many security software, I see as many similar functions, and abilities as I do things that could be done better, and are unnecessary. Kaspersky offers a different idea of the virus program. Kaspersky will still be unnoticeable when operating your computer, but will not be an absentee, companion software. Moreover, instead of being a surreptitious, and austere, constituent in guarding your computer, it is a self reliant and micro-intelligent security software. One that deserves a spot on all PCs.
1271550
This is an effective program, once you have made the decision to quit using tobacco. It takes you through each step. The QuitSmart program is easy to understand and is not filled with a bunch of unnecessary jargon. The most important part of any behavior change such as this is that you have to make a firm commitment to give up tobacco, and you have to learn to make some important changes in how you choose to cope with the urges to smoke and the relatively brief, but often challenging withdrawal syndrome.  Once you have made these commitments, this guidebook will take you through every step and also help you from returning to smoking. The guidebook also works very well, if you use nicotine replacement medication to help you. I a not saying that it is easy, but if you work, the QuitSmart program will work!  The QuitSmart program has helped many people kick the tobacco habit, for good. In my experience, it helps to have a professional (not necessarily a previous smoker)to coach you through the steps of becoming tobacco free.  However, many people can do this on their own; having a coach seems to increase success rates. Dr. Shipley, who has developed this program has published scientific research on QuitSmart rates of effectiveness.  The decision to stop smoking is likely the most important health promotion decision that you can make in your life. If you are still breathing, it is NOT too late to quit smoking. Whatever method you use, it is time to kick tobacco forever! Even if previous attempts have failed, don't give up. These views are my own, based on professional experience. I am receiving no compensation for my review of QuitSmart.
1386451
Let me first say, I DID NOT purchase this program from Amazon.  I bought it on line.  I believe it is less expensive to buy it from Amazon.  I, too, did the research and am put off by the unethical marketing.....but at the time I bought the program, I was in a terrible situation.  As those of you know, who suffer what is termed Generalized Anxiety Disorder, it is a misnomer.  When one is in the state of "panic", the physical and emotional symptoms are not best described by anxiety.  It is difficult to find a description of the program anywhere, so I will do my best.  First of all, the symptoms I was feeling are adequately described.  I truly thought no one else had the same symptoms I was having, and, no matter how much my doctor tried to convince me, I wouldn't believe her, because she "just didn't understand".  Well, I have come to believe she did after participating in this program!  Basically, the technique teaches you not to go into the fear of what is happening, which was very helpful to me once I knew others were truly feeling exactly what I was.  He suggests that medication is not necessary once the technique is mastered, I am not there yet (after one year of practicing), however much of the terror I used to experience is gone.  My problem, at times, are the lingering physical symptoms which are very uncomfortable.  Elevated blood pressure.  Tingling all over.  Rapid heart beat. Tinnitus.  Sleep disorders of all kinds.  For me, this program has been the most helpful thing I have found for this stupid "condition".  Well, next to Lexapro.  Yes, once in awhile, I get an email promoting some other product which I ignore.  I also supplement what I have learned with yoga, meditation, exercise, and the support of my wonderful husband.  So, in my opinion, if you are suffering from this awful demon, I would highly recommend the program even in light of what I consider unethical marketing.  Guess the guy found a way to make a buck....maybe that is ultimately what cured his anxiety.
1893278
The recap is at the end of this review

This program taught me new strategies for why my child acts the way he does, and how to improve his behavior.  At the end of the program I did not see the dramatic results I expected, however there was improvement.  Because the program offers money back, it was a low investment to see ANY improvement. I keep the books at easy reach so I can look back when I need help.  The books are an easy read IF you care. Sometimes I had a hard time wanting to read the book.  But when times got tough and there was nothing else working, or that I could do, I would take the time to read the book and REALLY listen to the CDs.  OH!! Something new I can try. If nothing else, the program made me take a break, made me take a breath before I truly lost it.  Also, it made me feel like 1) I'm not alone 2) There is still one more thing I can try.
When I completed a lesson, I stopped yelling first, then his behavior improved. And then our (good) cycle picked up momentum.  He behaved well, the yelling stopped/toned down.

I really liked how the program focus on the HOW not the why of a child's behavior.  It forced me to see my child in a different light.  Moreover, when I talked to my child I didn't (overly) care about his 'feelings' as much as his behavior.  It's like "So you feel it's unfair. OK.  You still have to clean your room."

This program takes TIME!!  And you have it!!

Read page one, then two and so on...Listen to the CDs. Again.  I had to listen to one CD 3 times, because I would start listening, but thinking about other stuff. But when I finally listened  it sunk in.  I recommend you listen in the car on the way to work or shopping or both.  Or while you're surfing the net as background noise.  It sinks in after a while.

There are seven lessons.  Each lesson is one week worth of homework.  The first two lessons I completed on time, after that, it took me the full 6 months to complete the remainder 5 lessons.

KEEP A CALANDER!!  So you know when you must turn in your survey.  DOUBLE check that everything is answered.  You do get your money back. I did.

recap:
OK-> It's a good program for anyone trying to improve their child's behavior.  But it takes time.
-> You must put the time in; 7 weeks sounds like a lot but it's not.
-> Both parent and child will change.
-> Everyone WILL improve, some will see dramatic improvement, some parents will see slight improvement.
-> You get your money back if you mail the survey in time.
-> Keep a calendar so you don't lose track of time.
697604
I have finished a number of other workout programs. Last week, I just finished up Beachbody's Focus T25. This week, I started this program not knowing what to expect. I was not disappointed. This is a good workout program and after only day two, I am feeling sore which is a good thing. Each workout is a total body workout. The instructor, Steve explains in one of the videos that he does not like splitting out body parts so each of the twenty (20) workouts are total body workouts.

The reason why this system is much less expensive than other systems is for a few reasons:

1. No test group. Most workout systems like Beachbody and others after they get done filming the videos will spend a bunch of time have a test group go through it and they usually take the top 5-10 (that got the best results, of course) and display their before and after pictures as an example of what can happen to you if you go through this program. The problem with this is that 90% or more of the test group probably did not get nearly those kind of results. Instead, what Ruthless did is hire a bunch of actors (fitness people) and have them do the workout. This is much better, in my opinion because I don't need faked test group results. I want a workout system at a good, low price.

2. No equipment comes in the box. Most workout programs require some equipment in order to get the results or even do the program. This one, all workouts are body weight only. In my experience, I have found body weight workouts to be the most effective in getting you in shape. My fitness goals are different than most. I am not interested in looking totally, ripped and cut. I am only interested in looking fit. I think most people want that too. This program will give you that. With no equipment included, also reduces the cost of the program. That is good for you and me.

3. No manuals or calendars included in paperwork form. Both these are included but in PDF format on disc one. This reduces the cost of having to print off those manuals. I just printed off the workout calendar and you can view the nutrition guide on the disc. Honestly, I like this because I don't need more books cluddering up place. I only need the information.

The only downside I see in this system is that the workout calendar does not give any days off so you kind of have to create a day off or two per week yourself. The sixty (60) day workout calendar just tells you which workouts to do in which order. I usually take one day off a week so just cross out the days you workout so the program will probably go longer than 60 days if you don't skip days.

The key to getting fit is eating healthy (eliminating processed and GMO foods) and regular exercising. This program will help you with getting in a habit of exercise everyday. And it only takes 20 minutes of your time so you do need to commit to it and you will see the rewards.

These workouts are not what I would call EASY. This program is moderate to advanced intensity.
1300439
I love this program. It has increased my confidence greatly, and because I'm a visual learner, its made a lot of sense.  It also does as a previous reviewer mentioned "push relentlessly onward"  but I've noticed that the program does loop back on itself, and remind you and repeat words learned before.  The separation of male and female, adult and child speaking voices, really helps understand the class and gender issues used in Hindi.  And the microphone is amazing... that it listens to you and makes you repeat things also while seeing the writing links the written and the spoken strongly.

In critique, however:
-if you have a slow or old computer, make sure you have plenty of memory, or it may affect the speech recognition feature.
-the use of English words (that are homophones in both English and Hindi) is disappointing, mostly because it relies heavily on many spacial characters and conjugated letters, that are rare... and it misses an opportunity to link viewers to Indian culture.
-These special characters are difficult to type (esp. as you get up into the higher levels) and there is no "cheat sheet" which shows which consonants + vowels, or conjugate consonants make which sort of letter.  Sometimes it is obvious, but most times often in the case of homophonic words, it isn't (and I've been at this for a while)  -- (If anyone has figured it out please help?)
-the program doesn't recognize ' and ' + ' as the same thing -- it would be the same "written by hand" -- but not in the computer... making a good portion of the letters hard to get "correct" in the written lessons.

BUT - I love this thing.  And believe me when I tell you -- I have tried it ALL. Snell, Rao, classroom learning, "teach yourself" series -- all of it...  And while those books/knowledge did come in handy when trying to understand what the program was aiming to teach you in a given exercise, this is the first thing that had made it "stick" -- with regular use, of course!
3524647
The P90X frenzy, muscle confusion, sculpt your body at home has hit Walmart economics, and I have to say, this is a great program!

I'm 55 and fighting the drooping bulges, low energy, can't sleep right, lack of motivation, middle age blahs.  For <$20, I decided to go for it.  Just watching a few disks scared me- ah oh- I'm going to hurt myself, i.e., pull my back out, pull a muscle, sprain a joint or tear something; however, Tom Holland encourages one to perform at their pace, weight level, modification, progress it as able, but to give it your best.

The program consists of 10 dvd's each running between about 25-35 minutes: chest/back, ultimate ball, tabata inferno, shoulders/arms, cardio challenge, legs, total body, core dynamics, back/bi's, chest/shoulders/tri's;  there's the usual warm-up and cool down with each disk each running about 4 minutes; a sheet listing the 90 days of specific workouts, a manuel by Tosca Reno with OK foods, meal plans for 28 days, and one can go on line for further info or blog.  One can purchase an additional ab program for a few bucks, but it's not needed.

Tom Holland directs the quick changing routines with usually 3-4 very fit individuals working with you.  I think he does a super job without yelling or making one feel inadequate.  He stresses form, increasing the weights, and a lot of core(some on every dvd).  One can also turn off his vocals under special features.

One needs a set of dumbells and an exercise ball(but he shows what to do w/o one).

After a few days of puttin' along, using light weights and pacing myself, I started to turn around.  I could keep up better, push myself harder and get a better pump without risk of injury.  After a week, definite improved muscle strength, some definition, sleeping like a baby, much better posture and endurance.  I started looking foward to hitting the program, watching my diet more closely, drinking lots of water, and dumping the fast food.

It's basically a mind game with oneself no matter what regimen you chose out there, and a good diet is absolutely essential.  Don't starve yourself; eat your 6 meals a day, good tasty food -just get rid of the junk; lots of quality protein.

Take care of the old bod and get a check-up with your doc.  Love life and have fun with this or do something else.
2368659
This is an amazing program.  The first three days are hard --but the program is so worth it.
1144626
Just completed week one and am very pleased with this program so far. I love the variety, the 30-minute length, and the calendar (no thinking required ). I've been off the exercise wagon far too long, and this has been an effective way to get back in the groove. I enjoy Jessica's style (and humor) and, as others have commented, there's no dread factor. Her cueing is spot on, she provides modifications to meet a range of fitness levels, and she encourages and motivates. (Plus I don't find her the least bit annoying!)

 After only one week, I can already see and feel a difference. (My mood is better, I feel stronger, and I've lost a few inches -- what's not to love?)

Best of all, I think this a program (and an instructor) I can stick with.

Finally, the package arrived on schedule, and I was impressed with the personalized follow-up... Nice touch.
4943712
Excellent program just keeps getting better.
1021303
I have been looking for a program like this one for many years. I wanted to loose weight but I didn't want to take any pills to do it. I have been on this program for 23 days and I have already lost almost 25 pounds. It has helped me change my eating habits and to get motivated to exercise. I would definitely recommend this to any one.
568467
I've studied about fourteen languages to various extents, mostly just a bit but some in depth, and also spent some six years teaching English in Japan, Taiwan, and the US.  I've wanted to learn Korean for some time, and am very glad I borrowed this tape from the public library.  (But go ahead and buy it -- you never know the quality of tapes you get from the library.)  I took it on a speaking tour last month, and feel that I made good progress.  More than that, I think the system used here is very effective, and if I ever teach English again, may adopt some of this fellow's techniques.

One of those techniques is repetition at certain intervals and at unexpected but logical points, as in a real conversation, but with circumscribed vocabulary.  This really seems to work.  You have to be on your toes -- it proved good for long stretches of empty highway, but not for city driving!  Of course this method implies that the amount of vocabulary -- and grammar -- you learn will be limited, in one tape series, but that's just realistic.  After I complete as much of the series as comes available, plus perhaps other tapes, I plan to learn the alphabet more thoroughly, and then begin some reading, which I know will be very different, but is my ultimate goal.
4871539
I love this program.  I feel free and finally understand how to eat and lose weight successfully.  The workout DVD is wonderful (challenging) and Robert Ferguson keeps me laughing.  The kit has all the tools to help you succeed.  I believe it is worth the money for the knowledge and peace of mind that it brings to the process.
496453
I was amazed at how quickly I was able to use this program effectively.  I had tried many other programs and got bogged down trying to complete simple tasks.  I am thoroughly impressed and delighted with this easy to use, no learning time software package and would recommend it to any first time or advanced user.  Two Thumbs Up!
3000001
Excellent....well planned program with exercises for you to work on....if you do the work, the program should work...as it is based on the 12 step principles which have been well proven.  This is a spiriutal based program as opposed to Anthony Robbins or other coaching masters who are more neutral in thier approach, from my point of view.

Definately well worth the minor investment in money and time. Great to listen to while you take a long walk and exercise your mind as well as your body.