December 27, 2013

The Last Time I Will Buy A Gateway Computer!

I really thought it would be great to get a new computer for Christmas. So I ordered a new Gateway One Zx6890, here is a pic:

So because of all of the business of Christmas I waited until thursday, the day after Christmas to set it up. Opened the box, pulled out the computer itself and began unpacking the rest of the stuff in there.The mouse, the keyboard and kept looking for the rest of the stuff, hmmm where is the Windows 8 disk? Where is the recovery disk? A mouse that has a line and plug? Not wireless? The keyboard that has a line and plug? Your kidding right? This is suppose to be the top of the line for Gateway and the price reflected it, but yet I got the cheapest accessories possible! So I go past that, I'll use my old ones. No problem. Got the computer all plugged in and set up and left it for awhile and had dinner and went to bed. Got up to use it and HEY! GUESS WHAT?!!! I've got a blue screen with error messages all over it!! What the hell is that about? So I'm trying to track down what all the damn error messages are for, and guess what? I can't do a system restore! It won't let me! I try to go into the BIOS to start up from the Windows Manager and guess what? It tells me I have no Windows in my C Drive? So where the hell is my Windows 8? Oh I found it! In D drive and I'm now in Z drive! How the hell did that happen? so I try to use a command prompt to go to D drive and restart it from there, nope. Won't let me access it. So I am really not kidding, because by now I'm so pissed off I could have punched someone in the face! Calm down, calm down. Hey call Gateway and get tech help, cool! Punching numbers in, english? yes damnit I speak english. My problem? Tech, yeah, pushed that button. On hold....holding....holding...., Yes I was on hold for 37 MINUTES!!!!!! Finally I get a representative of Gateway, what? I don't understand you, yes I pushed the button for English, your not English bitch, you are undoubtedly Indian or something because I can't understand a damn word your saying. You want to do a hard boot? yes I did that. F8 enter, F10 enter. Yes I did that! What do I need to do? I need to send it to a service center? Are you fucking kidding me? OH and I have to pay the SHIPPING? Come here bitch, cause I'm gonna slap you right through this damn phone!!! Let me talk to your supervisor! I gotta call back in 2 hours because there isn't one available? and if I don't want to send my computer (which is all of 24 hours old!) I can BUY a recovery disk? Let me tell, my stress level and anger are so high right now I can hardly stand it! Never ever buy a computer from GATEWAY! Prices are higher, customer reps are not knowledgeable. You will never ever get a Windows disc or a recovery disc, prepare to pay more if you do! The accessories are the cheapest you will find and all in all this is the WORST possible buy that I have ever, ever made! You will get nothing but frustration and more costs! Gateway You and Your Reps and Products totally suck!

December 21, 2013

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November 3, 2013

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August 22, 2013

Starchild: The City of Souls by Vacen Taylor

Starchild: The City of Souls

In The Age of Akra, a pilgrimage to the Valley of a Thousand Thoughts brings together four children as an ancient prophecy is set in motion. Having triumphed against dangerous adversaries, Mai, Long, Akra and Sahib are now pursued by the melkarie and must escape to the City of Souls. In the land of Naroan, in a city hidden under a blanket of living green, they are confronted with the challenge to find the Singing Soul.
But the underworld has other plans, and a beast so fierce is conjured to stop the children from finding anything that will add to the power to the prophecy of the seven nations.

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Author Vacen Taylor

Vacen Taylor is an author, writer, storyteller, occasional artist and amateur photographer. She describes her writing as a basic prose style with the occasional splash of creative penning. She collects comics and loves superheroes, anime and science.

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August 20, 2013

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July 27, 2013

A Wicked Kind of Dark Cover Reveal and Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Author Jonathan K. Benton

Jonathan Benton always wanted to write books, having won first place in a short story competition when he was ten. Inspired by writes such as Ray Bradbury and Stephen King, Jonathan first discovered the crossover genre of literary/fantasy while reading Bradbury’s Something Wicked This Way Comes.
Jonathan grew up in New Zealand, dreaming of travelling to London and finally making the pilgrimage in his mid-twenties. Returning from England, he settled in Australia, the country he now calls home, and decided to take his writing seriously.

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A Wicked Kind of Dark

Robert Duncan no longer believes in magic. A mysterious call about a blood moon, however, leads him back to the magical world of his childhood and to Luthien, the beautiful girl with flame-coloured hair, who he loved and lost.

As Robert unravels the secrets of his childhood, darkness enters his life and an ancient evil awakens. To have any chance of defeating the dark forces that would destroy two worlds, Robert must find Luthien before the rise of the blood moon. He must, once more, believe in magic …

A Wicked Kind of Dark mixes vast and spectacular fantasy landscapes with gritty urban reality. A must-read for people of all ages who believe in the power of imagination, and the importance of never losing touch with your inner child.

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July 15, 2013

Kindle Fire Giveaway

This is a joint AUTHOR & BLOGGER GIVEAWAY EVENT! Bloggers & Authors have joined together and each chipped in a little money towards a Kindle Fire HD 7".

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The winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HD (US Only)

Or $199 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)

Or $199 in Paypal Cash (International)

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June 15, 2013

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May 13, 2013

This is a joint AUTHOR & BLOGGER SPONSORED GIVEAWAY!

Kindle Fire HD 7" Giveaway

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April 14, 2013

Feed Your Reader Kindle Giveaway

Here's a Kindle giveaway with a bit of a twist. It is promoting the launching of a new web site/service. I wish Kathy like with her new venture. Now, don't forget to enter to win your very own Kindle Fire. Outside the US? You can still enter to win some cash via Pay Pal.

Inspired Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer has launched a new site aimed at bringing you the best Kindle Ebook Deals and Steals.

Each day on feedyourreader.com you'll find a new list of available ebook deals (most for under $3).

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1 winner will receive their choice of a Kindle Fire 7" (US Only), $100 Amazon Gift Card or $100 in Paypal Cash (International).
Ends 5/5/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Prize value $100-$159 US.

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