PRIME ZONE — Apr 11 — The web-based Personal Emergency Notification System (PENS) provides time-released emergency messages via email, IM or SMS text messages to a pre-designated list of loved ones in case an emergency should occur while on a date.
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Mark Brooks: Nice idea, but I can't see PENS being used consistently. My three rules for online dating safety are 1. don't give out personally identifying info 2. don't have them meet you at your home/work 3. have someone call you 2 hours into the date to check-in
