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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Golem and the Jinni: A Novel (P.S.); Author: Visit Amazon's Helene Wecker Page; Review: Great read. Really held my interest and I learned a lot about New York and the middle east. Would recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Take Good Care of the Garden and the Dogs: Family, Friendships, and Faith in Small-Town Alaska; Author: Visit Amazon's Heather Lende Page; Review: One of the best books I have read since her first book. I feel like l personally know the people in her books. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orphan Train: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Christina Baker Kline Page; Review: This book was heart rending, touching and fulfilling. The ending was wonderful. I can't remember when a book has touched me as this one has.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Time (with bonus novella Larger Than Life): A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jodi Picoult Page; Review: A very memorable read. I would highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gift of Rain: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tan Twan Eng Page; Review: An enjoyable read. I learned a lot of WWII history. The beginning was a little slow.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Blythe River: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Ryan Hyde Page; Review: Love this author. This was my favorite of hers. Would definitely recommend it. This book left me wishing it were longer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flash; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Tigner Page; Review: One of the best suspense novels l have ever read. I could not stop reading until I knew how they got out of their predicament.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The House by the Lake; Author: Visit Amazon's Ella Carey Page; Review: A very enjoyable read. So well written I mentally pictured the people and surroundings. Gave me an insight on what war might do to the lives of those forced to choose sides.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Unexpected Frost (Tucker); Author: Visit Amazon's David Johnson Page; Review: Wow. What a wonderful and memorable book. So many "truths" kept jumping out and forcing me to reflect on my life. I may have to read it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Mystery Woman Kissing Singer Usher Identified As Record Exec; Abstract: He is newly single.; Category: music
Title: Donald Trump Tweets 'Impeach the Pres,' Twitter Responds Accordingly: 'I Bet Melania Typed That'; Abstract: The president is facing impeachment by the House over his conduct towards Ukraine and he seemingly endorsed the Democrats' efforts in a tweet.; Category: news
Title: Stars at Disney theme parks; Abstract: See your favorite stars at The Happiest Place on Earth.; Category: entertainment
Title: 'I like my body and that's all that really matters' | Meteorologist claps back at body-shamer; Abstract: Over the weekend, 5 On Your Side meteorologist Tracy Hinson received a message from a viewer. 'Do you ever watch yourself giving the weather report? Seems that you need a girdle for the stomach overhang which shortens the front of your dresses! Today was not the first time I have noticed this. Maybe you should wear a top that covers the bulge in your stomach.' 5 On Your Side meteorologist Tracy Hinson had the perfect response to the body-shamer....; Category: news
Title: Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami's airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.; Category: news
Title: Week in celebrity photos for Oct. 21-25, 2019; Abstract: Week in celebrity photos for Oct. 21-25, 2019; Category: entertainment
Title: American Dream Nickelodeon Universe giant indoor theme park sells out for first weekend; Abstract: Nickelodeon Universe theme park in New Jersey has 35+ rides and attractions. It's touted as the largest indoor theme park in the Western Hemisphere.; Category: travel
Title: Amtrak Launches 50-Percent Off Fall Getaway Flash Sale; Abstract: The deal ends Wednesday.; Category: travel
Title: 17 photos that show the ugly truth of living in a tiny house; Abstract: From cramped lofts that are hard to access to small appliances, this is what it's really like to live in a tiny house.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The world's most luxurious kitchens; Abstract: A compilation of some the most lavish kitchens from across the globe; Category: lifestyle
Title: Celebs celebrate Halloween 2019; Abstract: Here's how the stars dressed up while celebrating Halloween this year!; Category: entertainment
Title: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: What Tuesday's elections could tell us a year before Trump faces voters; Abstract: Today's off-year elections are state and local affairs, but they will still tell us something about the national political scene one year before the 2020 elections.; Category: news
Title: Kanye West Calls Himself a 'Christian Genius Billionaire,' Talks 2024 Presidential Run, Algae Sneakers; Abstract: During the fifth annual Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York on Thursday (Nov. 7), Kanye West surprised the crowd by showing up for a panel discussion along with Yeezy head footwear designer Steven Smith.; Category: music
Title: Donald Trump Jr walks out of Triggered book launch after heckling from supporters; Abstract: Event at University of California is cut short amid anger at his refusal to take questions from the audience; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Disney after Dark (Kingdom Keepers, #1); Author: Ridley Pearson; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book had 326 pages in the whole book. The main character in the book is Finn Whitman he is the type of boy you'd picture a lot of girls to like and to be a good leader of a amazing group (which he is). I gave this book a four star rating only because I did not like the parts where Finn was at school. This book is all about five kids (Finn, Philby, Maybeck, Charlene, and my favorite Willa) who are chosen to be DHI's (Disney Host Interactive or Daylight Hologram Imaging)but because of this these five kids come to Disney World in there dreams and find out that they were chosen to stop the group of villans that call themselves the Overtakers. I liked the ending beacuase it was a happy one even though the dark times are not over. I really enjoyed this book and I think you would to if you took the time to read it you will also enjoy this book if you like fantasy adventures or just plain Disney.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fake Heir (Nancy Drew: Girl Detective Graphic Novels #5); Author: Stefan Petrucha; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, children, crime, graphic, fiction, mystery; Review: The main character in this book is Nancy Drew she is a smart young women who likes to solve mysteries. I gave it 3 stars only because the book was a little to predictable and was not as good as I thought it would be. This book was all about Nancy finding a sunken ship that had been lost for years now but now Nancy is curious that the supposed heir to these jewels is the real heir. The ending in this book was okay I wish it had been better but all together it had a good ending.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 11 Birthdays (Willow Falls, #1); Author: Wendy Mass; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: There were 267 pages in this book. The main character in this book is a young girl named Amanda who is a good kid that is good at school and just went through a friendship separation a year ago. I gave this book 5 stars because it was a very good book about 2 kids that find magic even in there small town called Willow Falls. This book is all about a girl named Amanda who just went through some bad times with her best friend and whats more on her birthday and know this years birthday is going to be bad because she is stuck with a boring Hollywood themed birthday in a itchy dress with shoes that give her blisters where as Leo (her ex-best friend) gets to have a cotton candy machine, a hypnotist, a football player and more so unfair. but Amanda's biggest problem will be the day after her birthday because the day that should be Saturday is her birthday all over again. I enjoyed the ending because Leo and Amanda mend there bond, and because the strange Angelina D'Angelo mysteriously vanishes once the problem is solved where could she have vanished to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The One and Only Ivan; Author: Katherine Applegate; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: There were 300 pages in this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Counting by 7s; Author: Holly Goldberg Sloan; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: There are 380 pages in this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ruin and Rising (The Grisha, #3); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: WARNING CONTAINS SPOILERS I loved this book and it was my favorite in the trilogy. It was jam packed with action. My favorite part was when Nickolai (also known as my favorite character) saved Alina, Mal, and some other grisha from being sold to the Darkling, Mostly because of this quote: "Brave in battle, smart as a whip, a great dancer, oh and a even better shot." My least favorite part was the ending, I hated how Alina killed Mal and in doing so gave a bunch of people her power and losing her power, and when Mal came back to life he could not track as well as he could before. The end basically goes back to the beginning where Alina is powerless and is relying on Mal to protect her. I am moving on to read "Six of Crows" and I hope this book may contain Nickoai, Mal, Alina, Genya, Zoya, David the list goes on. Anyway this was a very good trilogy and it rated up with Harry Potter in my books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Lethal Legacy; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Fairstein Page; Review: Lately Linda Fairstein's books have become more of a history lesson, focusing on various buildings in New York, rather than murder / crime mysteries. This book is no exception and unfortunately, the historical detail totally overshadowed the story. I couldn't finish the book. I can recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of the New York Public Library. If you are looking for murder on Martha's Vineyard or a "who dunnit" with a good dose of suspense, intrigue and at least some action thrown in, this book is not for you. I paid full price for the hard cover and I honestly wish I could get my money back. Very, very disappointed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Prairie Tale: A Memoir (Thorndike Press Large Print Biography); Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Gilbert Page; Review: Melissa Gilbert has as many flaws as the rest of us and if you don't mind having her burst that bubble you'll get a good chuckle as she shares anecdotes involving the unbelievable behavior of some of Hollywood's familiar faces. Melissa keeps her bumps in the road interesting and never once appears to be reaching out for pity as a means of distracting us from the unpleasantness in her life. I would have preferred to keep her up on a pedestal but despite the revelations regarding her less than perfect behavior, the book kept my attention and moved along at a good pace. I especially enjoyed the snippy tidbits regarding Kent McCord, Valerie Harper and Sally Kirkland. I'll never be able to think of them the same again. Someone should write a comedy about the SAG meetings! Lets hope the publicity from the book will bring Melissa back to prime time, or at least another TV movie. This was a good summer read; you won't regret the purchase.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Killer Summer (Walt Fleming); Author: Visit Amazon's Ridley Pearson Page; Review: Enjoyable summer read and if you can't afford to go on vacation this year, the Sun Valley locations in this story will at least take your mind on a nice summer retreat. Ridley's latest installment in the mystery series featuring Sun Valley Sheriff Walt Fleming starts off rather slow, and I had to gently force myself to keep reading. Unfortunately none of the character's (including Walt) are very likeable. However, I stayed with the story and I'm glad I did. The lush settings more than balanced out the weak characters in the story. Readers are treated to a rare glimpse inside the playgrounds of the very wealthy as well as the magnificent Sun Valley outdoor surroundings. Throw in a mixture of wine theft, fraud and the movie business and you have a perfect summer read. Killer Summer was not one of my favorite Ridley Pearson books (I do miss Lou Boldt) however Mr. Pearson remains one of my favorite writers and the change in location from Boldt's Seattle to Idaho was as refreshing as that glass of cold iced tea in the middle of July. If you are looking for some heart-stopping action that will keep you glued to your seat from start to finish, I strongly recommend Ridley Pearson's "The Pied Piper." If you aren't a fan of his already, that book will convince you of Mr. Pearson's extraordinary writing abilities. That said, I would not overlook KILLER SUMMER if you are looking for something to read on vacation!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lullaby Town : An Elvis Cole Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Crais Page; Review: L.A. private investigator Elvis Cole is one of the most unique characters that have come along in ages. I can't even remotely compare him to anyone else. Elvis definitely grows on you, no doubt about it. This character completely captured my attention. To "listen" to Elvis talking to himself is a real treat. It provided me is the best entertainment I've had in a long time. The character has a way of expressing himself that will keep you laughing to yourself from the start of the book to the finish. I highly commend Robert Crais for the individuality of his lead character. Read the entire series of Elvis Cole books, you will not regret it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Closer Than You Think (The Cincinnati Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Rose Page; Review: I found the story preposterous. I kept waiting for it to end and finally stopped reading about 3/4 of the way through. No villain could possibly miss killing someone that many times. The love interest was totally extraneous and distracted from the story. The story could have been pared down by 1/4 or more. She is a good writer and can hold your interest but the book was way too long with too many unnecessary killings. After a while it was just preposterous. Sorry.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Identical; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Turow Page; Review: Not sure what Mr. Turow has against the Greeks but I'm betting the Greek friends that he acknowledges in the back of the book were not too thrilled with how the Greeks were portrayed in the book. Not a decent one among them. It was way over the top in my opinion. The plot kept getting more and more preposterous with one deviant act after another. A twist or two would have been fine but the number of twists in this book was ridiculous and difficult to follow. I finally gave up towards the end and stopped reading. Ted and Hal's pursuit of the twins and their families was hard to swallow. I expected more from Mr. Turow.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blood Defense (Samantha Brinkman); Author: Visit Amazon's Marcia Clark Page; Review: I absolutely loved Marcia Clark's earlier writing style and her Rachel Knight series. I was looking forward to more of the same in Blood Defense. I truly enjoyed the glib commentary that was always going on in Rachel's Knight's head. Was hoping for something similar in this book. Nope. What a disappointment. If I didn't know any better, I would never even guess the books were written by the same person. Gone are the upscale, interesting and colorful LA locations and restaurants that made Marcia's earlier books so fascinating. This time around we get seedy, rundown, cheap and falling apart themes throughout Blood Defense. Not recommended unless the characters are so rich and vibrant you can't put the book down. Not so in this case. This new leading character doesn't seem to have anything going for her; nothing appealing to a reader. Just a suggestion, make her irresistible, charming, lovable or even likeable. Someone we can root for. Give her a condo with a magnificent view or lively colorful neighbors and surroundings. Something to draw us in. Take us to exciting and marvelous locations around LA. Give us something to enjoy. Something more than constant does of seedy and rundown. Last note. The end of the book seemed to come out of nowhere. Almost like it was thrown in at the last minute for shock value. It wasn't necessary and it didn't fit. I can't imagine going forward with this character after that ending. Sorry to be so negative but I did purchase this book and I had such high hopes for an entertaining afternoon. I truly miss Rachel Knight. Samantha Brinkman is not anyone I wish to spend more time with.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ACCO 72155 Rubber Band Ball, Approximately 275 Rubber Bands, Assorted; Brand: ACCO Brands; Review: I used up my last ball! I keep these in my sewing room to control my embroidery thread ends on the cones of thread. It works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Westcott Paper Trimmer With Titanium Bonded Cut And Score Blades, 12"; Brand: Westcott; Review: I use this to trim awards I make for my club that are made with card stock. It works quite well. I get straight line now as compared to using scissors in the past.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White 6" x 9" Envelopes - 100 Envelopes - Desktop Publishing Supplies™ Brand Envelopes; Brand: Desktop Publishing Supplies, Inc.; Review: Perfect for the birthday cards I make for all my friends and family. Nice quality, just what I like!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xerox - Multipurpose Plus Paper,24lb, 96 Bright, 8-1/2 X 11" - Mega Ream; Brand: Xerox; Review: This is my favorite printer paper. It is not flimsy like others. I will buy it again and again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics 92 Bright Multipurpose Copy Paper - 8.5 x 11 Inches, 1 Ream (500 Sheets); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: I was disappointed in this paper. It is white enough but very flimsy. I won`t order this again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Complete Guide to Securing Your Own U.S. Patent: A Step-by-Step Road Map to Protect Your Ideas and Inventions; Author: Visit Amazon's Jamaine Burrell Page; Review: Short and sweet: I would probably buy this again, or better yet, look for it in my local library. It had a good overview, and I will continue to use it as a resource, but some of the specifics were a bit vague.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Age; Author: Visit Amazon's John C. Wright Page; Review: Bonus star for an author who can convincingly write about a post-singularity world. The world, technology, and terminology have very good internal consistency. Interesting and insightful explorations of the natural results of extremely high-tech trans-humanism but without FTL transit. One note, the year is probably 100,000 CE from the internal time references of the series, not 12,000 CE as the jacket claims. The ending is very abrupt. The first book is the best of the three, but if you enjoy the first, you will enjoy the second and third as well, but probably not as much. Still, I loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Phoenix Exultant: The Golden Age, Volume 2; Author: Visit Amazon's John C. Wright Page; Review: I loved "The Golden Age", and considering the plot twist at the very end of that book, I was skeptical about #2. I actually enjoyed it more than I expected, though. The second is just not as good as the first, but I still enjoyed reading it. The dialog is more rambling, the characters a bit more caricatured, and a bit more of the author's pro-capitalism / anti-socialism worldview is evident. Still fun, though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Transcendence: or, The Last of the Masquerade (The Golden Age, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's John C. Wright Page; Review: Final one, and again I enjoyed reading it, but be prepared for hyperbole stacked upon hyperbole. Lots of questionable philosophizing, and the tech is really starting to feel like fan service in this installment. But, if you got this far, might as well finish; and endings are hard. Still some very interesting trans-humanism ideas in this one, worth the read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Simple Pictures Are Best; Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Willard Page; Review: A great, slightly silly book with a hidden educational message. So good, it has become a long-running family trope, "Simple pictures are best" will live in our kids minds as "That thing my parents were always telling me".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cartoon History of the Universe II, Volumes 8-13: From the Springtime of China to the Fall of Rome; Author: Visit Amazon's Larry Gonick Page; Review: If you liked 1, you will like 2 and 3. India, China, and Rome, oh, my! The treatment of first century pallestine and it's most famous inhabitant was... interesting... I did learn a great deal about the events leading up to that, such as the house of Harod and all. Well worth the read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cartoon History of the Universe III: From the Rise of Arabia to the Renaissance; Author: Visit Amazon's Larry Gonick Page; Review: Just as good as the other two, and that is high praise. This one in particular might be called the "everything happening in the world that is _not_ Europe", and that is a pretty nice change. I certainly learned a very great deal, most importantly that my knowledge of history was very Eurocentric.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Storm of Swords: Part 2 Blood and Gold (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's George R. R. Martin Page; Review: Started watching the show, then figured I would pause and read the books instead; good call.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Zensah Compression Leg Sleeves – Helps Shin Splints, Leg Sleeves for Running; Brand: Zensah; Review: They fit great, but are a little smaller than the first pair I purchased - all three that I purchased were the same size.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armitron Sport Unisex 45/7004BLU Navy Blue Accented Digital Chronograph Black Nylon Strap Watch; Brand: ; Review: The watch is just like the one I wanted - the only thing is that I thought I was purchasing a watch with purple on it - imagine my surprise when it was actually blue. The style of watch is just like what I purchased before, just in blue instead of purple. I won't be returning the watch - it is an awesome watch. I just hope oe day they'll have it in purple again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stearns Youth's Classic Series Nylon Life Jacket; Brand: Stearns; Review: love this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outlander Ultra Lightweight Packable Water Resistant Travel Hiking Backpack Daypack Handy Foldable Camping Outdoor Backpack; Brand: Outlander; Review: pretty purple; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phantom Aquatics Dry Snorkel; Brand: Phantom Aquatics; Review: love this; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Oregon 07-403 Shut-Off Valve for 1/4" Fuel Line Lawn Mower Replacement Part; Brand: Oregon; Review: If you have been buying those cheap plastic shut-off's.....this is the answer. This valve is super high quality. It operates smooth, and it can handle any kind of fuel, from gas to methanol. I have replaced every one of the valves in my fleet, to this valve, and I have no problems at all. Even with the new ethanol fuels. I will be ordering more of these...If you keep the fuel shut-off with this valve, you will never have a problem..I would recommend it to anybody that has a Generator, Lawnmower, or Snowblower...and...you can re-use it on any fuel line. Spend the extra ten bucks, and avoid the leaks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hitachi RB24EAP Gas Powered Leaf Blower, Handheld, Lightweight, 23.9cc 2 Cycle Engine, Class Leading 441 CFM, 170 MPH, Commercial; Brand: Hitachi; Review: I have owned several blowers, and this one is awesome. I just got done clearing my driveway of SNOW with this thing. I use it to sweep my driveway, blow leaves, and clear my deck...Starts first pull, and it is very solid. I've owned it for a year now, and it works perfect. I like the quick-twist nozzle. You can mix it anywhere from 20:1 - 40:1...so you don't have to worry about the mix too much. Thumbs up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3/8" X 35" Blue Kevlar Belt, Use To Replace MTD 754-0356, Ariens 07200111, 72112, Toro 62-3900; Brand: Pix; Review: Very rugged belt, I will order another set soon. This was about half the price of the O.E.M. Belt from my local store.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vaper 19419 Red Spot Spray Non-Aerosol Sprayer (Red) - 32 oz.; Brand: Vaper; Review: I've only used this as an air sprayer, but it works well. It runs out of air quickly, but it's only about the size of a coffee can. I use it instead of buying canned-air for air dusting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shore-Klear Aquatic Herbicide Water Treatments, 32 FL.OZ.; Brand: Shore-Klear Aquatic Herbicide; Review: Be careful to make sure you have enough water in your pond. Depletes oxygen, may kill your fish, not sure. My pond is usually about 15 feet deep. Used this when it was 5 feet deep, and had a few Sunfish go belly up. However, it does kill the weeds.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cuisinart CJE-500 Compact Juice Extractor, Black (Certified Refurbished); Brand: Cuisinart; Review: i thought i bought and received a genuine product but i was wrong this thing only work for a few times work good for the first three times after that the on off button stop working the blue light not coming on it stop completly what do i do should i return it? i love it i went from happy to angry i received it less than two weeks now i did not get any reply since i send a message that this thing is not working what do i do?should i return it?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Regal Home Collections Amore 54-Inch by 84-Inch Window Set with Attached Valance, Gold; Brand: Regal Home Collections; Review: these i love worth the price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hdetails Bed Skirts/Elastic Ruffles - Bedding - Chocolate - Twin - 39x75 or Full - 54x78; Brand: Hdetails; Review: i liked this but it is way too small i ordered a king size cant fit my king size bed burst while trying to get it fit i will have to add another one to that to fit my bed what king size measurerment is that?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Allison Balloon Lace Curtain and Valance, Ivory, Machine Washable; Brand: Collections Etc.; Review: way too thin; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clara Clark Microfiber 4pc Twin Size White Sheet Set; Brand: Clara Clark; Review: not good quality way too thin do not worth the price i would not buy again; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Timberland Kids' 6" Premium Waterproof Boots for Toddlers; Brand: ; Review: My boys go through shoes like water, but this is one sturdy shoe! Strong, durable, really nice looking and comfortable. Would definitely buy again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timberland Kids' 6" Premium Waterproof Boots for Toddlers; Brand: ; Review: My boys go through shoes like water, but this is one sturdy shoe! Strong, durable, really nice looking and comfortable. Would definitely buy again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timberland Kids' 6" Premium Waterproof Boots for Toddlers; Brand: ; Review: My boys go through shoes like water, but this is one sturdy shoe! Strong, durable, really nice looking and comfortable. Would definitely buy again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Men's Samba Classic Indoor Soccer Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I bought this for 2 of my big boys, and they both liked it. They seem to have held up well and lasted about 4 months for both of them. I would recommend them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caterpillar Men's 2nd Shift 6" Plain Soft-Toe Work Boot; Brand: ; Review: I bought these for my son bc he goes through shoes like crazy and he needed something really strong. These boots are definitely sturdy and strong. But they are not exactly "school shoes". They are a bit bulky and are probably more geared to work situations. However, as far as fit and durability, they are very good. And he likes them so much that he does wear them to school.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: XOXO Women's XO5651 Gold-Tone Bracelet Analog Watch; Brand: ; Review: Beautiful watch. Definitely NOT cheap looking at all, although some watches with rhinestones can be. My only complaint is that the face was a bit too large for me, but my daughter was quite happy with it nonetheless.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Men's Drift Cat 6 Tech Motorsport Shoe; Brand: ; Review: My son loved the shoe. The only problem was that it was too narrow and too small. If it fit, I think I would have given it 5 stars.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pulsar Women's PH8056 Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Watch; Brand: Pulsar; Review: Beautiful watch! Nicer than expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Samsung SSG-P2100T Battery 3-D Glass Kit - Black (Compatible with 2010 3D TVs); Brand: Samsung; Review: When I received the glasses did not really know how to use them but after reading and trying different things the glasses were phenomenal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CITIE Obliq Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Cable Note III N9000 USB Cable Ultra Fast Charging USB 3.0 Data Cable; Brand: Loopilops; Review: Great cable extra long durable works great. Fast Shipping highly recommend, only use for charging don't try to update firmware or flash anything with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VONOTO Dc 2.5mm Plug/jack USB Charger Lead Charging Cable Cord Power for Chinese Tablet Pcs and All 7" /8/; Brand: Loopilops; Review: Great cable extra long durable works great. Fast Shipping highly recommend, only use for charging don't try to update firmware or flash anything with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: COM-PAD 6x Premium USB to Micro USB Sync- and Charging Cable Pack for Android Smartphones, Tablets, Bluetooth Speaker, Samsung; Brand: Loopilops; Review: Great cable extra long durable works great. Fast Shipping highly recommend, only use for charging don't try to update firmware or flash anything with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UCEC Flat USB 3.0 Cable - Micro B To A Male - 1 Foot (0.3m Meter); Brand: Loopilops; Review: Great cable extra long durable works great. Fast Shipping highly recommend, only use for charging don't try to update firmware or flash anything with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OKRAY 3ft High Speed Micro USB 2.0 Sync and Charge Data Cable Charging Cord Charger for Android, Samsung Galaxy,; Brand: Loopilops; Review: Great cable extra long durable works great. Fast Shipping highly recommend, only use for charging don't try to update firmware or flash anything with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EBL 8 Bay AA AAA Battery Charger with AA 2800mAh (4 Pack) and AAA 1100mAh (4; Brand: EBL; Review: So far so good... Batteries are lasting a good while before recharging them; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dahlia Studios Antique Silver Beaded Mirror 8 1/2x10 Inch Round Cake Stand; Brand: Bert; Review: heavy, made of good material. used for wedding and bought 13 of them for the tables. love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bonavita BV1800 8-Cup Coffee Maker with Glass Carafe; Brand: Bonavita; Review: it works like any other coffe dispenser. it makes coffe on average of 7 min.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 49981A Coffee Maker, Single Serve, Silver; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: I had it for 4 months. not worth the money. stick with k-cups. do yourself a favor. this is messy. and all coffees are strong. and you waste to much coffee.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: American Furniture Classics 8503-50 Deer Valley Lodge Sofa, Large, Tapestry; Brand: American Furniture Classics; Review: The sofa is firm; meaning when you sit on it, don't expect cushing. I'm hoping over time it will soften. overall I bought it mainly because of the accent it gives to the room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cook N Home 3 Piece Frying Pan/Saute Pan Set with Non-Stick Coating Induction Compatible Bottom, 8"/10"/12", Black; Brand: Cook N Home; Review: I used them on ikea product that only accepted this kind of pan. these are made from quality metal. they are heavy. the feel good. and it's non sticky. very good over all; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3 Piece Executive Tabletop Golf Coffee Mug Set; Brand: Kovot; Review: it was a coworker gift. good quality. box came beat up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amscan - Peppa Pig Candle Set; Brand: Amscan; Review: came on time for my daughters bday and they were adorable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Tekonsha 90195 P3 Electronic Brake Control; Brand: Tekonsha; Review: Ships quick and works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tekonsha 3025-P Brake Control Wiring Adapter for GM; Brand: Tekonsha; Review: Works exactly as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fits 99-07 Silverado Sierra Tail Gate Handle Bezel Cover Textured Black; Brand: Best Price Mirror; Review: Fits perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PT Auto Warehouse CPA3523-FTG - Outside Exterior Outer Door Handle/Tailgate Handle Rod Retainer Clips - 1pc Green (Replaces #; Brand: PT Auto Warehouse; Review: Works exactly as described to repair my tailgate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydro-Turf Oil Extractor 6-Liter OIL01; Brand: Hydro-Turf; Review: Works great to remove the oil from my Seadoo! Exactly as described and shipped fast!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nopro Plastic Funnel, Set of 3; Brand: Norpro; Review: Works fine and price was LOW!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STA-BIL 22239 Marine Fuel Stabilizer - 8 oz.; Brand: Sta-Bil; Review: Great price and fast shipping!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TRICO Exact Fit 14-B Rear Integral Wiper Blade - 14 Inch; Brand: Trico; Review: It's a wiper and works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bosch ICON 21A Wiper Blade, Up to 40% Longer Life - 21" (Pack of 1); Brand: Bosch; Review: It's a wiper...with a good price and performs really good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Denso 210-0580 Remanufactured Alternator; Brand: Denso; Review: Installed it on my Honda 2005 Pilot and it worked great...and no problems installing it or using it after it was installed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Unintended Consequences; Author: Visit Amazon's Marti Green Page; Review: wonderfully written,I wanted to keep reading until I knew what happened. no big shocker once all characters were introduced, but you keep reading for the why's.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Offerings (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexa Grace Page; Review: * likeable characters ** believable plot *** well written easy to follow did not require a lot of concentration **** dirt roads and guns ***** didn't have a clue who was guilty till the last few pages!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Lake; Author: Visit Amazon's S. K. Epperson Page; Review: * Immediately grabbed my interest ** Realistic and imaginable characters ***the best free read so far ****interesting setting *****didn't want to put it down; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Pittacus Lore Page; Review: My 12 year is in love with these books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life After Wife (A Three Magic Words Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Brown Page; Review: *Fun Characters, with descriptive realistic personalities. **Sincere worries ***Believable plot ****Love without any crazy,stalkers or insanity. *****Stood alone didn't feel like I was missing something!! Will read the first two. Well written!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hangman's Daughter (Hangman's Daughter Tales) (A Hangman's Daughter Tale); Author: Visit Amazon's Oliver Ptzsch Page; Review: 5 because I didn't want to lay it down. I was clueless until the end. Not modern crime novel, no NCIS lab to make finding the bad guy look like a walk in the park. It reminded me that for generations people haven't changed. Good guys will do good and Bad guys will get caught sooner or later. Sometimes the pain we suffer is self induced.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Consumed: A Devil Chaser's MC Romance (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's L Wilder Page; Review: Just what I was looking for, dirty!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Pain; Author: Visit Amazon's J.M. Walker Page; Review: Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rage: A Fire and Steel Motorcycle Romance (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kaylee Song Page; Review: Just dreaming and waiting on a Rage to come save me!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mechanic; Author: Visit Amazon's Alexa Riley Page; Review: HOT Fast and quick. Just to put it simply book porn. With descriptions like this you don't need picturesque batteries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Explicit Detail - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Scarlett Finn Page; Review: Every girls worst nightmare and hearts desire. Helping her man or convincing her man he can't get buy without her. Steamy in all the right spots.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fighting Fate; Author: Visit Amazon's Scarlett Finn Page; Review: After reading a different series, I had not get enough of Scarlett Finn. I love her writing, the plot and character's just keep me awake at night I have to see what will happen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fighting Back (Harrow) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Scarlett Finn Page; Review: Great plot with steam in all the right spots. Keeps you guessing which bad guy is the villain. Keeps you wishing Dax was all your.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chas's Fervor: Insurgents Motorcycle Club (Insurgents MC Romance) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Chiah Wilder Page; Review: Love it *Descriptive Characters **Steamy scenes ***Believable story line ****Really Steamy scenes *****Bad guy got his! Kept me interested. Steamy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jameson Hotel: Parts One, Two & Three; Author: Visit Amazon's Aven Jayce Page; Review: I couldn't put it down! Great sex, great plot just great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MacBook For Dummies; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark L. Chambers Page; Review: I just expected a total how too... Its just about mac and adding other apple products.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Self Destruct (Destroy Series); Author: Visit Amazon's K.D. Carrillo Page; Review: Love that you don't quite know who the bad guy until your almost through the book. You do know who the HOT one is! Ready for book 2 as soon as I finished the last page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Ways (Dark Hearts) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Cari Silverwood Page; Review: My first Cari Silverwood but not my last. From page one I am trapped. Flipping pages trying to remember to breathe. I have always enjoyed a little steam but this is over the top on fire. Not for the faint of heart or anyone that may suffer from PTSD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Hunt (Dark Hearts) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Cari Silverwood Page; Review: *Perfect ending with a hint of more to come. **no backtracking picked up exactly where #2 left off *** just what you want for the characters **** Justice and suspense ***** darkness never sounded so fun; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Echo: A Dark Billionaire Romance (Bleeding Hearts) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's A. Zavarelli Page; Review: Life lesson......... If a man offers you money for your body,heart and soul... HE HAS A REASON!!! Sometimes other peoples skeletons come to haunt you, family is not a choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stutter: A Dark Billionaire Romance (Bleeding Hearts) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's A Zavarelli Page; Review: Very rarely does a book take me by surprise. Stutter had my emotions all over the place. I cried and cringed and cried some more. Not always do you get sunshine and lollipops this felt like real life and made me wonder about the people you pass on the street... Who has secrets and hidden agendas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: JACKYLED 6-Pack E12 to E26 E27 Adapter Chandelier Light Socket E12 to Medium Socket E26 E27 Converter Bulb Base Adapter; Brand: JACKYLED; Review: These chandelier socket converters (E12 to E26/27) work like a charm so far!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rust-Oleum 249058 Painter's Touch Multi Purpose Spray Paint, 12-Ounce, White Primer; Brand: Rust-Oleum; Review: Gorgeous color!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rust-Oleum Corporation 267118 Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover; Brand: Rust-Oleum; Review: Gorgeous color!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Icicle Solar Fairy String Lights, 66ft 200 LED Flexible Copper Wire Starry String Lights for Garden, Pergola, Backyard, Bush,; Brand: Icicle; Review: I DID NOT receive a discount for my honest, unbiased, and impartial review. I purchased two sets of Icicle multicolor string lights at $18.99/set on May 8th, 2016. One of the sets functions as expected and lasts a bit under 5 hours after a full day of direct sun light. Fully charged, these string lights are quite pretty & mesmerizing. The second set, however, hasn't stopped flickering since it came right out of the box (see video). The technical specifications are misleading. Icicle's user manual and amazon's descriptions both specify a rechargeable battery of 3.7V with 1800mAh and solar panel of 5.5V with 230mA; however, amazon has updated the rechargeable battery specs to 3.7V with 1000mAh recently. The steady/flashing function doesn't seem to be working--it just flickers. I shall provide an update should anything changes over the next two weeks. Overall, my experience has been a hit-or-miss when it comes to Icicle's LED solar powered string lights. I have purchased 1 set of cool/pure white, 1 set of blue, and 2 sets multicolor solar powered string lights from Icicle. I like the cool white set the best.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oak Leaf 30-LED Fairy String Lights, Battery Operated, Warm White, Set of 2; Brand: Oak Leaf; Review: One of two sets didn't work--even after I replaced it with new batteries. The one that worked isn't bad.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kodak Easyshare Z915 Digital Camera (Blue); Brand: Kodak; Review: This camera takes fantastic photos and is extremely user friendly. The best in it's class for under $200.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JBL ND310 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single Speaker, Black Ash) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: JBL; Review: A great size zip tie and a good price. We use them for bundling wires behind the TV and any and every odd need around the house. Durable, but they aren't reusable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Able Planet True Fidelity Active Noise Canceling Headphones (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: AblePlanet; Review: The Able Planet headphones really do the job at canceling out noise, They cost much less than the competition and are a great value. They sound awesome! So if you want to save some money these are the ones to get.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SAMSUNG-Compatible 3ACTIVE 3D Glasses. Rechargeable.; Brand: 3ACTIVE; Review: These glasses are 100% better than the cheap ones that come with Samsung 3D TV. We like the fact that the sides keep out light and they are very comfortable to wear. The rechargeable batteries make it simple to plug in to charge. The case keeps them safe and the cleaning cloth is an added plus.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer CZ36 64GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive, Frustration-Free Packaging- SDCZ36-064G-AFFP; Brand: SanDisk; Review: I store thousands of songs on it and use it in my car. No more CDs for me, or satellite radio. I can carry my entire music library on this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Extreme 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive With Speed Up To 190MB/s, Frustration-Free Packaging- SDCZ80-064G-AFFP; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Good price, fast, and it can lock in the open position. I do miss the bright colors of the SanDisk 2.0 I think it could be easily misplaced and that is why I gave it 4 stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VELCRO Brand ONE WRAP Thin Ties | Strong & Reusable | Perfect for Fastening Wires & Organizing Cords |; Brand: VELCRO Brand; Review: We use these Velcro ties for our bunny cage and just about anything we want to secure. Much better than the little metal wire bread ties or the zip ties that aren't reusable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cisco-Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless-N Router; Brand: Linksys; Review: I have always bought Cisco-Linksys Routers. This E2000 model does the job and the range is great. We have had it for a while and have never had a problem with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: C&E CNE36677 25-Feet HDMI to HDMI Cable, 3 Pack; Brand: C&E; Review: I don't think there is a big difference in most HDMI cables as far a picture and sound quality is concerned. However these have a very thick cord and seem durable. They have a quality feel to them, and for the price I am very pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VideoSecu Tilt Flat Screen TV Wall Mount Bracket for 37" 40" 42" 46" 47" 50" 52" 55" 58" 60"; Brand: VideoSecu; Review: I sent it back to Amazon. With the close mount it makes it difficult to get to the plugs in the back of the TV. I would recommend a wall bracket that swings out from the wall for easy TV access. It is very limited and you can find a better bracket than this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Vertical Microphone Transmitter Carrier Belt; Brand: Tune Belt; Review: It holds the transmitter securely against my back. No more worries of it coming loose. It does the job!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HP Pavilion TouchSmart Sleekbook 14-f027cl 14" Laptop (1.7 GHz AMD A8-5545M Processor, 6 GB RAM, 640 GB; Brand: HP; Review: The Touchscreen broke after a couple of months. I sent it back to HP for repair and when I got it back... it broke again... this time the keyboard went bad. I sent it back again. The quality of HP computers has really gone downhill. One big problem with the design is that the power cord that plugs into the computer is at a right angle, and if you barely touch the cord, it pops out enough that it doesn't get power. The battery life is also very poor. I would stay away from this model like the plague!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Maxell Cassette VHS-C Adapter (290060); Brand: Maxell; Review: It works; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apple iPod nano 8 GB 4th Generation (Purple) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Apple; Review: Small compact and does the job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UT Wire UTW-FCW12-BK 12-Feet Flexi Cable Wrap, Black; Brand: UT Wire; Review: This will hide several wires in one wrap if your TV is wall-mounted. It can be painted to blend in, and It comes with 8 feet of wire so there is enough to use on two TVs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mediabridge Coaxial Cable (25 Feet) with F-Male Connectors - Tri-Shield CL2 RG6 - Removable EZ Grip Caps ( CJ25-6BF-N1; Brand: Mediabridge; Review: It did the job at a good price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra CZ48 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Transfer Speeds Up To 100MB/s-SDCZ48-032G-UAM46; Brand: SanDisk; Review: 3.0 flash drive is the way to go and it's made by SanDisk so the quality is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra Fit CZ43 64GB USB 3.0 Low-Profile Flash Drive Up To 150MB/s Read- SDCZ43-064G-G46 [Older Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Comact design is great. When used in my laptop it isn't hanging out to the side. Only drawback is that it could be lost if you don't keep it in your laptop because it's so small.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rii i8+ Mini Wireless 2.4G Backlight Touchpad Keyboard with Mouse for PC/Mac/Android (MWK08+); Brand: Rii; Review: Overall I am happy with this purchase. The pros... great battery life, it's lightweight, small, easy to use, and has a lighted keypad. The cons... very touchy mousepad because when you place the arrow where you want it and hit enter it won't always register. Sometimes the Bluetooth doesn't work depending where you left hand is holding onto the keypad. I found out if you hold your left hand over the front of the left side the signal fails to reach the receiver. So I now try to hold it more on the side. Overall the pros outweigh the negatives and it's a nice portable keypad.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sony SRSX33 Powerful Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black); Brand: Sony; Review: This speaker has a nice sound, and I love that it's rechargeable. Battery life could be better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TICTID MX Pro Android TV Box; Brand: TICTID; Review: A very inexpensive Android box. It works just as well as the more expensive boxes. With the latest 5.1 Lollipop installed you can't go wrong with this MXQ Pro TV Box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Verbatim CD/DVD Color Slim Jewel Cases, Assorted - 50pk; Brand: Verbatim; Review: A great value!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HP DVD+R DOUBLE LAYER BRANDED 8X 8.5GB 240min Video; Brand: HP; Review: Great for recording long DVDs with a lot of data; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: (Updated, Backlit) Rii i8+ 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad Mouse, LED Backlit, Rechargable Li-ion Battery-Black; Brand: Rii; Review: Needs recharged too often and if you hold your left hand on the remote near the front it blocks the bluetooth signal.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cable Matters 3-Pack High Speed HDMI Cable 3 Feet with HDR & 4K Resolution Support - Available in 3,; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: Finally HDMI cables that are color-coded. So easy to connect and use!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kanto FMX2 Full Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount for 37-Inch to 80-Inch Televisions; Brand: Kanto; Review: It is extremely difficult to extend and retract the TV using this mount. Another buyer told me to loosen the bolts and that made all the difference. I like that it is heavy duty and well made! It uses 6 large lag screws to mount I to the wall. Only 4 stars due to the problems with having to fix the problem with help from another consumer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Electronics UBD-K8500 3D Wi-Fi 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player (2016 Model); Brand: Samsung; Review: Super 4K 3D DVD player. I don't know how many more years they are going to make 3D players and this one has the latest technology. It is easy to use and delivers a great 3D and 4K experience!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Energizer CR1632 Lithium Battery 3V (2 Batteries per pack); Brand: Energizer; Review: Batteries... they work!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LG Electronics 65UH8500 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2016 Model); Brand: LG; Review: Best thing next to an OLED without spending the money. Bought this one because they are phasing out 3D and my wife and I love it! The remote is fantastic! The TV itself has a stunning picture!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPazzPort 3-color Backlit Wireless Mini Keyboard and Mouse Touchpad for Raspberry Pi 3 Windows, Android, Google, Smart TV,; Brand: iPazzPort; Review: Four stars because the keyboard is not backlit. On the positive side this unit comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery that can be replaced. Works much better than the Rii i8 that I had and died because I couldn't replace the battery.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HDMI Cable 10 FT (4K UHD HDMI 2.0 Ready) - Braided Cord - Ultra High Speed 18Gbps; Brand: SecurOMax; Review: Great quality 4k cable; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 7800300 Industrial 56-Inch Three-Blade Indoor Ceiling Fan, Brushed Nickel Finish with Black Steel Blades; Brand: Westinghouse; Review: The control Panel is too big for a residential setting if you have a double light switch like I did. Other than that the fan works great and looks awesome too. It moves a lot of air and is not any louder than any other fan Ive seen. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nest Learning Thermostat, 2nd Generation, Works with Alexa; Brand: Nest; Review: Easy to hook up, and looks amazing on the wall. I haven't had any issues. We bought a house and put this in immediately, so I don't know if its saving me money, but I love having it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vktech 10Pcs 30MM Glass Cabinet Knob Drawer Pull Handle for Door Wardrobe (Crystal); Brand: Vktech; Review: These knobs are great. YES, they come shipped with plastic film over the crystal, and YES it appears the metal base was spray painted. The finish is great, the crystal is vibrant and clear, and it looks like they will hold up for quite some time. We redid our kitchen and used these on all the doors, I used them for finials on custom curtain rods, and we even bought more sets to use around the house to unify everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CBconcept [10 Bulbs] 12V 35 Watts, AC/DC JC T3 G4 Bi-Pin 35W Halogen Light Bulb, Accent Lighting, Chanderlier, Puck; Brand: CBconcept; Review: Works perfectly, and amazing Price. These bulbs were $3-4 a PEICE locally. Thanks Amazon and CBconcept!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nubee n-30 30 Watt Waterproof LED Power Supply Driver Transformer 120 to 12 Volt Dc Output; Brand: Nubee; Review: I purchased this to run some outside led lights. So far I have just installed three 4 watt LED recessed lights in the soffit. When I hooked the lights up directly, they were brighter than I wanted, so I bought a PWM Dimmer. This setup works wonderfully. I also planned to cut the plug off this transformer, and wire it directly in a junction box. The colors are not US standard, so after testing my unit - Blue is Hot, Red is neutral, and green is ground. Hopefully that will help the next person who runs into the same problem. Time will tell, as far as longevity goes, but i'm hopefully this will be a reliable setup for outside lights.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lemonbest Dimmable 4X1W 110V Led Downlight Recessed Ceiling Lighting Fixture, Warm White, 50W Halogen replacement; Brand: LemonBest; Review: So far, so Good. The only problem I had, is that when I used their driver that was included, the light was really dim. I measured it, and they were running at 2.6 volts! I bought a third party supply to power them at 12V, and it works although they were a little too bright. I settled by using a Dimmer, and now I can dial in the exact amount of light I want. They feel solid, and if they hold up for the next several months, I plan to buy more to install all throughout the house.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cal-hawk Wire Connectors - 158 Pieces, with Plastic Storage Case; Brand: Cal-Hawk; Review: They work as long as you don't have to remove them. If you take one off, it normally breaks; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Leviton 6674-P0E SureSlide Universal 150-Watt LED and CFL/600-Watt Incandescent Dimmer, Black; Brand: Leviton; Review: Works as described. We use for 10 recessed led lights; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PWM Dimming Controller For LED Lights or; Brand: Zitrades; Review: Worked great for a few months then went to adjust and the knob stopped working. Still tuned, just couldn't adjust brightness; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Yescom 12-1/2" Bathroom Bowl Vessel Sink Basin Faucet Single Handle One Hole Deck Mount Faucet Chrome (CUPC NSF); Brand: Yescom; Review: Easy to install & seems like good quality. We installed directly behind square vessel sink. Overall very happy - looks high end; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lambro Industries 143WP Lambro"dustries"dustries Plastic Under Eave Vent, 4In, White; Brand: Lambro; Review: Works as described. I painted black to match the soffit, and the only thing that could improve it if the flap design has a bit more movement - it had a tendency to stay open. Just don't screw it in too tight and you should be fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Weanas 4x G4 Base 48 LED Light Bulb Lamp 3 Watt AC DC 12V/10-20V Warm White Undimmable Equivalent to 20W; Brand: Weanas; Review: I was hoping these would be brighter than the halogens hey replaced. They are whiter, but about the same lumen as the old ones. I'm still happy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Floureon Mini 3 In 1 Digital LCD Digital Wood Moisture Meter Building Material Humidity Tester; Brand: floureon; Review: Works as described. I would get a nicer one if I needed to use it often but works great for my uses; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coleman Cable 23088803 02308 16/3 Vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord, Orange, 50-Feet; Brand: Coleman Cable; Review: Feels nice and sturdy, if not a bit stiff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philips 425264 12-Watt (60-Watt) A19 LED Household Daylight Light Bulb, Dimmable; Brand: Philips LED; Review: We love these bulbs. They have a white coating on the front which really reduces glare, and although they are bright, they dim incredibly well. Even all the way dimmed, they make no noise, and are very pleasant to look at. The color says Bright White, but I would say they are more neutral white around 4000k. That seems to be the perfect compromise between my wife and I. Its unfortunate they are discontinued.... I am trying to find enough to put in all my recessed fixtures.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intocircuit Waterproof LED Transformer (6ft 30W); Brand: Intocircuit; Review: EDIT: UPDATED REVIEW These were working great and then just stopped working altogether. I had them hooked up on a timer outside to four 4-watt led lights. I've tested everything and it's the definitely the power supply. Really bummed because it was working great but this should last longer than a year. I'm not sure what the warranty period is, but I plan to look into getting a replacement. These work great. Im using them to power LED lights both outside and inside the house. They make no noise and handle a decent amount of lights.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Etekcity Remote Control Outlet Kit Wireless Light Switch for Household Appliances, Pair Freely, Up to 100 ft.; Brand: Etekcity; Review: These outlets are great! I have 15 hooked up as of right now, and i'm using them with the Hook home automation wifi/rf adapter. This enables you to control the sockets from anywhere using the web app, or you can take it one step further and integrate it with the amazon echo. The outlets work as described and the range is excellent. I live in a 2,000+ sq ft multi level house and have had no issues at all getting the outlets to respond to the remotes. I did run into a snag with the third set, because it was programmed the same as 5 others I was already using. I emailed the company and they rushed out 2 extra remotes which fixed it. I had to reprogram the outlets to pair with the new remotes but all that entails is holding the button on the side for a few seconds and then pressing the on/off button on the remote to pair. I will update if I have any issues but so far the product is great, and the seller is wonderful to deal with also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B52 Anodized Handrail Aluminum Stairs Kit Stainless Steel Look 8 Ft and 1.97"diam; Brand: Aress Corporation; Review: This railing was one of the best purchases we've made. It looks was shipped quickly & well packaged. We purchased the 8ft, and it came with 4 mounting brackets. I wound up using 3 and screwed them into studs so the railing is very secure. It come with self tapping screws which worked really well. I underestimated how much of a difference a railing could make, but this really sets off the hallway. I'd recommend for anyone that has a modern looking house.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drilax Diamond Drill Bit Hole Saw 1-3/8 inch Core Glass, Marble, Granite, Ceramic Porcelain Tiles DIY Drill Bit; Brand: DRILAX; Review: This worked great! I was skeptical since it was a fraction of the price of big box stores. I used it to install a soap dispenser in a granite sink. Since I installed it after the sink was in place, it made installation a little more difficult. I made a little pond of water with plumbers putty, but in order to keep the bit in one place, I had to make a wooden jig. I just drilled the same size hole in a piece of scrap wood, and then nailed small blocks to each end so it would stand about 3/4" higher than the water pond I made. Once you get the hole going, its easy, just make sure you keep the bit wet. I plan to use this in ceramic tiles when I install a wall mounted faucet for my next project.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wagner 0529021 FLEXiO 890 Paint Sprayer; Brand: Wagner Spraytech; Review: I chose this over the Wagner home decor sprayer. I plan to use it mostly for smaller projects, but my first task was to paint a 12' wide brick fireplace that has a lot of texture. I used the smaller gun of the two and it did a fabulous job. I'm not sure how I've gone this long without a sprayer but I have a feeling I'll be using this a lot. The smaller gun looks very similar to the home devor line but it has some additional features like an on/off control directly on the gun, and the flow adjuster is easier. It still cleaned up well and gave me a great finish!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Irwin Tools Wooden Door Lock Installation Kit, 3111001; Brand: Irwin Tools; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIGO VG02001CH Edison Brass Single Handle Pull Down Sprayer Kitchen Sink Faucet, Centerset Single Hole Faucet, Swivel Head; Brand: VIGO; Review: This fact looks fantastic and feels very solid. The one complaint is that neither setting really provides a strong enough stream to clean well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 828LM LiftMaster Internet Gateway; Brand: LiftMaster; Review: Works as described. I wish it was comparable with other smart home systems and Alexa; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schlage Single Cylinder Deadbolt with Addison Trim, Matte Black (B60 N ADD 622); Brand: Schlage Lock Company; Review: This lock is great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aquadance by HotelSpa 24-Setting Slimline Showerhead and Hand Shower Combo; Brand: Hotel Spa; Review: It's all made of plastic but so far so good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kes Bath Double Roll Toilet Paper Holder Wall Mount Dual Tissue Hook SUS304 Stainless Steel Brushed Finish, BPH212S2-2; Brand: Kes; Review: Looked great but hated that it didn't lock into one position. It was solid on the bracket but the design is flawed and it doesn't stay horizontal just from normal use; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nest Protect Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Battery Powered (Second Generation); Brand: Nest; Review: Works as expected and have not had any issues with it at all. I love the path light feature. We have one right outside the nursery and its nice to be able to see in the middle of the night but not be too bright; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nest Protect Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Battery Powered (Second Generation); Brand: Nest; Review: Works as expected and have not had any issues with it at all. I love the path light feature. We have one right outside the nursery and its nice to be able to see in the middle of the night but not be too bright; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: I Hated, Hated, Hated This Movie; Author: Visit Amazon's Roger Ebert Page; Review: a; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Harvey Kurtzman: The Mad Genius of Comics; Author: Visit Amazon's Denis Kitchen Page; Review: a; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mommy Knows Worst: Highlights from the Golden Age of Bad Parenting Advice; Author: Visit Amazon's James Lileks Page; Review: aaa; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pocket Astrologer 2015 Pacific; Author: ; Review: Been collecting these for 30 years. Even in pocket size, it's easily readable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jim Maynard's Pocket Astrologer Eastern 2016; Author: Jim Maynard; Review: a; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Your Movie Sucks; Author: Visit Amazon's Roger Ebert Page; Review: a; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pocket Astrologer 2017 Pacific Time; Author: Joanne Dos; Review: a; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Train to Timbuctoo (Family Storytime); Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret Wise Brown Page; Review: Ever since mommy read me a book with the phrase "From Kalamazoo to Timbuctoo" I haven't been able to get it out of my head. Sixty-plus years on, I decide this is an item that should grace my bookshelf. Googled the phrase and checked it on Amazon and all that comes back is another children's book from 2005 by that title. It took a lot of noodling around but finally I tried 'vintage children's book' and I got my answer and a first edition number in perfect condition. Bless the internet. Any kid, including me, would love this book. "From Kalamazoo to Timbuctoo It's a long way down the track And from Timbuctoo to Kalamazoo It's just as far to go back A long, long way, A long long way, a long way down the track. From Timbuctoo and back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Skinny: How I Changed My Fattitude; Author: Visit Amazon's Carol Lay Page; Review: Mercifully I don't have a weight problem, but I saw this at the library and as a long, long time fan of Ms Lay, I snapped it up. She never disappoints and sure didn't with this. Her drawing style conveys the message as elegantly as her words. Too rarely do I buy a new book, especially after having read it, but there is. There's no 'Look Inside' on the book's page but get the Kindle sample is you're in doubt. And buy it new. She'll probably appreciate it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devil Tales (Chilling Archives of Horror Comics); Author: Various; Review: Heaven help us all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Kiawah Island: A History (Brief History); Author: Visit Amazon's Ashton Cobb Page; Review: Nice review of the history.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: p53: The Gene that Cracked the Cancer Code; Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Armstrong Page; Review: Important; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All the Light We Cannot See; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Doerr Page; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purity: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Franzen Page; Review: Not my favorite; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Summer Sisters; Author: Visit Amazon's Judy Blume Page; Review: Good beach book; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Summer Guest; Author: Visit Amazon's Justin Cronin Page; Review: Good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Little Life: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Hanya Yanagihara Page; Review: Did enjoy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Visit Amazon's Paula Hawkins Page; Review: Held interest; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The House of the Spirits; Author: Visit Amazon's Isabel Allende Page; Review: Good book last three quarters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bitter Sweet; Author: LaVyrle Spencer; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Unlikely Event; Author: Visit Amazon's Judy Blume Page; Review: No comment; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Play of the Hand in the 21st Century: The Diamond Series (ACBL Bridge); Author: Visit Amazon's Audrey Grant Page; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bidding in the 21st Century (ACBL Bridge Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Audrey Grant Page; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Japanese Lover; Author: Visit Amazon's Isabel Allende Page; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Touched With Fire: Manic-Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament; Author: Visit Amazon's Kay Redfield Jamison Page; Review: Great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Go Set a Watchman: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Harper Lee Page; Review: Not as good; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: David and Goliath: Art of Battling Giants (A); Author: Visit Amazon's Malcolm Gladwell Page; Review: I love how he writes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Malcolm Gladwell: David and Goliath : Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants (Large Print Hardcover); 2013 Edition; Author: ; Review: I love how he writes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mold Warriors: Fighting America's Hidden Health Threat; Author: Visit Amazon's Ritchie C. Shoemaker Page; Review: Very educational; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Surviving Toxic Black Mold Syndrome; Author: Mary Beth Short-Ray M.S. D.O.; Review: Very helpful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joy; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Zadra Page; Review: I thought it was a book about the person Joy.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome; Author: Visit Amazon's James L. Wilson Page; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement; Author: Visit Amazon's David Brooks Page; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future; Author: Visit Amazon's Ashlee Vance Page; Review: A good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nature of the Beast (Chief Inspector Gamache); Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: Read them all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Wolff Page; Review: Nailed it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Stride Rite Captain America Light-Up Sneaker (Toddler); Brand: ; Review: great shoe. wonderful service/shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Hi-top Shoes / Sneaker (Toddler/little Kid); Brand: Monster High; Review: so cute; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy Spirit Women's Getmotion Oxford; Brand: ; Review: a cute looking shoe but my fussy feet can't wear them. I sadly have to send them back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Converse Dainty Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: love this converse dainty shoe. looks smart with capri's; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aerosoles Women's Backbend Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: a good looking shoe but my fussy feet were not comfortable in them; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Evianna Crown Flat; Brand: ; Review: a good lookiong shoe but was uncomfortable for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Easy Spirit Women's Catori Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: not a good shoe for my feet; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sesame Street Elmo Face Adult Pixel T-Shirt; Brand: Sesame Street; Review: nice t shirt for my Halloween costume next yr.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Lefka Apartments; City: Chania Town Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: We stayed in the Lefka apartments for a week during August 2007. We found Andreas very friendly, exceptionally helpful and always ready to provide information on local attractions. Most importantly the apartments were spotlessly clean and we got the impression that they really cared about what their guests would want during their stay. The Lefka apartments are excellent value for money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostal Acapulco; City: Madrid; Review: We chose the Acapulco because of the great reviews on Trip Advisor. Certainly the location is great, but the room are badly in need of a coat of paint. The shower didn't work either. Overall it was a bit disappointing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Kazimierz; City: Krakow Lesser Poland Province Southern Poland; Review: The location of the Hotel Kazimierz is excellent and for that reason it is a good place to stay if you get a good rate. We booked with 1800Hotels.com. However the rooms are rather spartan and in need of decoration. The bedroom wasn't really clean, but this was more a case of needing redecoration than a reflection on the cleaning staff. The bedclothes were not good, sheets too short for the beds etc. Breakfast was good on first morning, but not so much choice on the following two days. Overall it was just OK. Don't expect too much.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Eleni; City: Adamas Milos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: We stayed in the Eleni Hotel in Milos in July 2008. The hotel was good value, for the Cyclades, new , quiet, very clean and in an excellent location in Adamas, just a short walk from the ferry. The rooms were rather small but comfortable. Eleni was very friendly and helpful and keen to provide information about Milos, which is a beautiful island. We hired a car and, even though you can only drive about 20 minutes in any direction, it was the best way to see as much as possible of Milos in a short time. The only thing we did not enjoy was the boat trip to Kleftiko which we had thought would be the highlight of our stay in Milos. It started badly when we found that there were 28 people on the yacht, having been told in advance that there would be only about 10, so it was quite crowded. We stopped at a couple of places to swim during the morning, pleasant enough but nothing special. Kleftiko itself is very pretty. However when it was time for lunch we were taken to a very small dank cave, with nowhere except a small plank supported by two rocks to sit on. The first few people to arrive sat there and the rest of us on the wet pebbles. We were stuck there for more than 2 hours while a BBQ was cooked. The food, when we finally got it, wasn't great either. Definitely not a trip to be recommended. At €60 per person it was also expensive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Petronikolis Traditional Hostel; City: Choudetsi Crete; Review: Situated in the very quiet village of Houdetsi, Petronikolis Traditional Houses are restored traditional houses. Very quiet and peaceful, no noise at night, in a one-taverna village. Fortunately the taverna, the Roussos, is excellent. Houdesti is about 20 km from the coast and if you are interested in staying in rural Crete it is well worth while. It is conveniently located for visiting Knossos and Heraklion. Hire care essential. There is a good pool. Of particular interest in Houdetsi is the Ross Daly museum of mainly stringed instruments.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marianthi Paradise Studios Apartments; City: Molyvos Lesbos Northeast Aegean Islands; Review: We booked independently to spend a week in Marianthi in early August but left after 3 days. The room was very small for 3 people (2 adults and one teenager) and very shabby. The 'kitchen unit' was cheap, nasty, warped chipboard and very poorly equipped - I should stress that all I ever wanted was to make a cup of tea or coffee but it just wasn't worth the effort. The view of Molivos from the balcony was excellent but it was too small for all 3 of us to sit on it together - we could just about manage with 2. The swimming pool was filthy - full of green murky sludgy water. There was absolutely no question of using it. We ask about it on the first day and were told that chemicals would be added that night which would clear it but it remained green and disgusting for the 3 days we were there. I have been going to Greece for the past 30 years so it is not that I have unrealistic expectations of what should be provided for the price we were paying. I strongly recommend that this hotel should be avoided. Also the out of town location was not a problem for us as we had a car but without one it is a very long to Molivos and/or beach.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Jurys Inn Prague; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: It is really easy to get to the hotel from the airport. 119 bus to Device metro stop and then metro with one change. The hotel is directly opposite the metro station. There is also a tram stop just outside the hotel door, which takes you to the city centre. It is in any case only a 10 minute walk to the city centre.The rooms were clean, good size and very quiet. The breakfast was one of the best I've had in any hotel, huge choice. I'd never stayed in a Jury's Inn before and was very pleasantly surprised.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Karkisia Hotel; City: Amorgos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: We stayed here for 6 nights in June on our first trip to Amorgos. The hotel is simple but very clean and quiet. Of course, being June there were not many people staying there. For 2 parents and one child, we had a good sized room, with large balcony. The 'kitchen' facilities were basic but we never want to do anything except maybe make a cup of coffee or tea and keep the beer cold. Karkisia Hotel is in a great location in Aegiali with wonderful views over the harbour and beach.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa Naxia Studios Apartments; City: Naxos Town Naxos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: While the St George beach area would not be my favourite location, it is too busy for me, Villa Naxia was excellent. We were picked up at the ferry boat, no charge for the taxi. We had a spacious apartment, with a good balcony, within a minute of the beach. There are mini-markets and a supermarket in the immediate vicinity and it is a short walk into town. If you like the area, I would highly recommend staying in Villa Naxia.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dunbrody Country House Hotel; City: Arthurstown County Wexford; Review: I stayed one night in Dunbrody during July. My room was fine, not in any way exceptional. I was underwhelmed by the food, it was just ok, and much too expensive for what it was in the current economic climate. At breakfast, the fruit salad and melon looked appetising and I helped myself to a bowl only to be disappointed by under-ripe hard nectarine and melon. There were also quite a lot of stains on the carpet, not so noticeable in the evening time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casa Mia; City: Syracuse Province of Syracuse Sicily; Review: For the price we paid I would rate this hotel very good value for Syracuse. Our room was clean and quiet but certainly the decor was dated. The bathroom was not great, with a poor shower. However, the hotel is in a good location within walking distance of both Ortigia in one direction and the Archeological Park in the other. It is also close to the bus terminus from where you can get a bus directly to Catania airport (€6 per person one way). Breakfast was very good (probably the best we had in Sicily) and we could have it indoors or take it out onto the terrace outside our room. Good ice cream and granita can be found in Gelateria Bianca in the park just beside the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Locanda La Meridiana; City: Ragusa Province of Ragusa Sicily; Review: This is a simple, good value B&B in an excellent location for visiting both Ragusa and Ibla. Concetta was particularly helpful to us and also gave good recommendation for restaurants, cafes and gelateria. Breakfast, served in the garden, was lovely and a great start to the day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Quartarella; City: Modica Province of Ragusa Sicily; Review: We were a little disconcerted as we neared Villa Quartarella for the first time as the approach roads are not very attractive, with a number of uncompleted buildings etc. However, as soon as we arrived our concern evaporated. The rooms are beautifully renovated, very spacious and quiet, you will sleep peacefully here. Francesco could not have been more helpful or hospitable. This is what we hoped for in Sicily and did not always find in other places we stayed. We were sorry that we had only booked for 4 nights, we would have loved to spend more time in Villa Quartarella.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Villa Romeo; City: Catania Province of Catania Sicily; Review: This hotel is not in the best area of Catania with some 'ladies of negotiable affection' plying their trade in the immediate vicinity. This was not a major issue for us as Catania is an interesting though gritty city. However my reservations with this hotel concern the bed-cover and curtains in our room which were stained. This is not acceptable. Our room was dark, with dark coloured carpet which I felt was just not properly cleaned. There were also a few mosquitoes in the room. The lurid hotel decor was not to my taste, but of course that's just a personal opinion.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Carrick Plaza Suites by theKeyCollection; City: Carrick on Shannon County Leitrim Western Ire; Review: I stayed in the hotel suites for one night. The room was large and comfortable enough in a bland, corporate style overlooking a car park. The location is good, very central.The beds were comfortable but the only bed covering was a rather heavy duvet. I'm sure this would be comfortable in winter but on a warm summer's evening, a lighter cover or even just a sheet would have been very welcome. However all the good points of the accommodation and location were overshadowed by the noise from the Nite Club on the other side of the car park which made it impossible to sleep until after 2.30 a.m. The incessant thumping music from the club was interspersed with shouting and horns blaring from the car park itself. To be fair, I expect the nite club is not in operation every night of the week, but I would check before booking, unless you are planning a late night there yourself.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Suites Montpellier; City: Montpellier Herault Occitanie; Review: We stayed 2 nights in this hotel and found it a convenient base, a 20 minute walk or a short tram ride to the centre. The parking seems to be limited so we made sure to book in advance. It is secure underground parking and cost €10 per day. On street parking is expensive and the old city is car free. The rooms were large and comfortable. The kitchenette had a fridge, microwave and kettle but no crockery, just paper cups. I found this unhelpful as the only reason I wanted the kitchenette was to be able to make the occasional cup of tea or coffee. There is a range (30+) of free movies available in each of the major languages. The staff were pleasant and helpful and will provide free maps of the city.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Terrazza; City: Alghero Province of Sassari Sardinia; Review: The B&B is the top floor of an apartment block up about 80 steps (no lift). The room was dark (dark orange walls), the balcony outside the bedroom was untended with broken wooden chairs (perhaps because it is still too cold to use the balconies), So I was disappointed when we first arrived. However the room was clean, the bathroom was large and the shared balcony on the other side of the building was better maintained. Breakfast was quite good, apart from the toasted sliced packet bread. But the real reason for the rating I am giving this B&B is because the owner Mario could not be more helpful and patient, with lots of worthwhile advice on where to eat, what to see etc. If you go expecting basic rooms at a good price, in a location convenient to the old town you will not be disappointed in La Terrazza.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hostal Marazul; City: Nerja Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: The Marazul is in a very good location, just across the road from the beach, and within short walking distance of the town centre. Our room was not large, but it was very clean and comfortable, and we had a large balcony with sea view. Breakfast was basic but adequate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skotel Amsterdam; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Skotel is about 15 minutes by tram from the centre of Amsterdam, but the tram stop is directly across the road so very convenient and very regular. Skotel was a great place to stay, good value, excellent and friendly service from the students who were trying so hard to be ultra professional. The room was comfortable, breakfast excellent, and nothing was too much trouble for the student staff. It was a lot of fun to stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Sun Hotel; City: Chania Town Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: We spent one night here after late arrival to Chania airport. The hotel is very pleasant, we had a room right beside the pool and it is worth paying extra for this. The room was large and comfortable and the view over Chania in the morning was wonderful. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful. On the negative side however, we didn't want to eat a meal as we had arrived so late so just ordered a toasted sandwich. It was just dreadful, burnt and dry. Breakfast in the morning was no better. The cooked eggs, bacon etc looked most unappetising. There were an awful lot of little cakes and biscuits in plastic wrappers so the only thing we could eat was bread. The orange 'juice' was an unpleasant juice drink. In summary, by all means stay here, just try and get a room only rate and eat elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Peli; City: Kissamos Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: This is a very friendly family run hotel, just a few minutes walk from a sandy beach - I had thought all the beaches in Kissamos were stony so this was a pleasant surprise. The bedroom was small and rather old fashioned, but very comfortable with a large bed. The bathroom had the usual problems of flooding when you took a shower, but that's pretty normal for Greece. The pool area behind the hotel was very pleasant in a large garden. We had an excellent lunch by the pool. Breakfast was simple but good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marika Studios Apartments; City: Exopoli Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: The accommodation was very spacious and the views from the pool terrace were wonderful. Stephanie was helpful and very friendly without being in any way intrusive. However it is important to note that there is nothing available in the village, no shop, mini market, cafe. You have to drive to Georgopouli for everything. There is one restaurant in the village but it was so empty that we were never tempted to eat there, preferring instead to drive to Vamos, about 15-20 minutes away in the evenings.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunset Hotel; City: Falassarna Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: Sunset rooms, above the Sunset restaurant, are in a wonderful location overlooking Falassarna beach. Sitting on the balcony, morning or evening, looking out at the beach or the sunset is something very special. The rooms and bathrooms are basic but perfectly comfortable and very reasonable - and the real reason you are here is for the location. We stayed 3 nights and ate on the wonderful terrace of the restaurant below each evening and for the most part it was very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Agrodolce B B; City: Cefalu Province of Palermo Sicily; Review: I chose this B&B based on Trip Advisor reviews and was not disappointed. Our room was cool and exceptionally clean, the very small balcony overlooking the busy, but picturesque, street outside. The bed was comfortable and the air-conditioning both effective and quiet. Breakfast was very fresh, plentiful and good, and different on each of the three days we stayed. I would certainly recommend this B&B for anyone who would like somewhere simple, but comfortable and quiet, in the centre of Cefalu.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Terrazza sul Centro; City: Palermo Province of Palermo Sicily; Review: This began as a mistake. I booked La Terrazza sul Centro based on the very good reviews in Trip Advisor on the nearby B&B named Le Terrazze, only to realise my mistake when I arrived in Palermo. I have only myself to blame for this. As regards Le Terrazza sul Centro my first impression was a rather overpowering smell of air freshener when we entered the property. Our room was tired and needed repainting with some signs of damp (?) on the upper part of the walls. The shower head leaked and needed to be replaced. The sheets were thin and there was a hole on one side of the top sheet. On our first day the breakfast was very poor with very limited choice, it was better on the second day but still did not compare with any of the other places we stayed in Sicily. The location of the B&B is good and the terrace where breakfast is served is certainly pleasant. However I have to say that there are many other places to stay in Palermo that cost no more than this B&B and are much superior and more comfortable.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pensao Bicuar Residential; City: Olhao Faro District Algarve; Review: If you like staying in modern or impersonal hotels you should not book into Pension Bicuar. It is very quaintly decorated, the rooms are small and, at least in our room, the bed was rather creaky. Despite that I am giving it a rating of very good as we enjoyed our stay there so much. It is a charming pension with a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The room terrace is just wonderful and the pension is perfectly located in Olhao. I was sorry we could not stay longer than two nights as I think the longer you stay here the more relaxed and chilled you will become.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Motel One Prague; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: I had not stayed in a Motel One hotel before and was interested to see what it would be like.I was impressed with the pleasant, quiet, clean room, and comfortable bed. There were no frills but you are getting what you pay for. It was in a good location, within walking distance of most places in central Prague. We did not have breakfast as Motel One is just a couple of minutes from both Cafe Imperial and the cafe in Municipal House so I certainly didn't want to have a hotel breakfast with those options so close at hand. I would particularly recommend Municipal House for breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lisbon Destination Hostel; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: We stayed here because of the location, which is certainly convenient, and as we could book a private room with bathroom it seemed like a good idea. The room was dark, a combination of inadequate and non-functioning lighting. The only window in the room opened into the large indoor common area, so there was no fresh air at all. The air conditioning either wasn't working or wasn't turned on. Breakfast was very poor. Transport in Lisbon is very cheap and convenient, it isn't necessary to stay here even if you want an inexpensive room in a reasonable location. Some of the staff were very friendly and helpful, others not.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Casa Veneta; City: Chania Town Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: We stayed in both a studio and apartment in the Casa Veneta and found them both to be comfortable and very clean. The rooms are simple and traditional with dark wood but provide everything you need at a reasonable cost. The beds were very comfortable. We found Stavos and George to be exceptionally friendly and helpful and their restaurant recommendations were excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arkadi Hotel; City: Chania Town Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: Rather an old-fashioned Greek hotel, but none the worse for that. Our room was quite large and comfortable. Reception was helpful and breakfast was what you would expect for a hotel of this type. So no complaints and in a very convenient location for Chania. We just stayed for one night, I don't think I would want to spend more than a couple of nights here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erontas Diktamo Rooms; City: Sougia Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: We booked originally for 3 nights but extended to 5 as we found the rooms to be comfortable and clean in a wonderful location overlooking the sea in Sougia. It is important if you are making a reservation here to ensure that you book rooms 1, 2 or 3, which all have good balconies, but not room 4 which is at the back. We had been concerned that there might be noise as the rooms are above the coffee shop/bar but certainly in June this was not a problem. Room cleaning was exceptionally good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sunline Kyoto Gion Shijo; City: Higashiyama Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture Kinki; Review: For 3 of us we had a much larger room than I had expected. It was also quiet and comfortable. I did find the decor rather dark though. The bathroom was huge. The hotel is in a good location in Kyoto. We did not have breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sotetsu Fresa Inn Tokyo Akasaka; City: Minato Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: I had expected our room to be small so I wasn't disappointed to find that indeed it was. The room was perfectly comfortable though and very well cleaned every day. Hotel location is excellent, right beside the metro and with a huge selection of restaurants and bars within a couple of minutes walk. The only disappointment was when we asked for a recommendation on where to eat on our first night. We were referred to a chain izakaya where we had our worst meal in Tokyo.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Iseya; City: Shiojiri Nagano Prefecture Koshinetsu Chubu; Review: Our room in Iseya was quite comfortable, though there are mosquitoes in the garden and the mosquito screens in the bedroom did not fit properly so this could be an issue for some. The futons were fine but the pillows were traditional (ie they felt as if they were filled with ceramic baking beans) and I found them very uncomfortable. Also this was the only ryokan we stayed in in which we had to make up our own futons in the evening. The bath was hot and pleasant. There was no flexibility around dinner and breakfast times. The food was very traditional and probably not to everyone's taste. For myself I ate mainly rice at both meals.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ryokan Yamamuro; City: Kanazawa Ishikawa Prefecture Hokuriku Chubu; Review: We stayed in four ryokan, and a number of hotels, during our trip to Japan and this was our favourite. It is a simple ryokan, but very comfortable, good futons and pillows, and absolutely spotless. The bathrooms were large and available for morning showers also. Bungo was particularly helpful and kind. His list of restaurants, coffee shops and izakayas is very reliable. Following his list, we ate better in Kanazawa than anywhere else in Japan. Bicycles are free to borrow when available.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Santa Luzia Arthotel; City: Guimaraes Braga District Northern Portugal; Review: In very hot weather the Santa Luiza was a cool and comfortable refuge with pleasant, well designed common areas. By contrast our bedroom was rather dark and plain, though also pleasantly cool. The rooftop pool was good, though rather crowded, no doubt due to the weather. Breakfast was fine, except for horrible coffee. I particularly liked the good selection of cheese. The hotel is in a good location for visiting this very pretty town, within easy walking distance of the train station, unless, as in our case, it was too hot to walk so we took a taxi.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Braga; City: Braga Braga District Northern Portugal; Review: We had a large, bright, clean room, in the usual Ibis style. There was a separate bathroom rather than a pod. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. It was very inexpensive and in a convenient, central location in Braga.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Mangalemi; City: Berat Berat County; Review: The Mangalemi has a very welcoming atmosphere. Our room was a little dark, but cool and pleasant, with a small terrace outside. Breakfast wasn't wonderful but it was as good as anywhere else in Albania. We looked around for alternatives but ended up eating in the hotel on both nights of our stay simply because we didn't find anywhere better. It was very pleasant eating on the upstairs terrace in the evenings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlantis Hotel; City: Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: If you visited Greece any time in the 1970s, you'll feel right at home in this hotel. It's very old fashioned, simple and plain. The corridors are more reminiscent of a hospital than a hotel. The service is efficient but brusque. It is expensive too for what you are getting, so the only reasons to stay here are 1) you want to be near the ferry terminal or 2) there is no where else available in Corfu town. On the plus side the rooms are very clean and the air-conditioning, while it may be old fashioned, is effective and easy to control.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Petka; City: Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Neretva County Dalmatia; Review: We had a dark, dull room at the back of the hotel, the front rooms with balcony seemed similar but at least benefited from the light and sunshine. The bathroom ceiling was mouldy. There was a large selection of poor quality foods for breakfast. I didn't like the coffee. The only reason to stay here is if you want to be near the bus station or ferry terminal.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Villa Ideal; City: Ksamil Vlore County; Review: The room was clean and comfortable with a large balcony. The bathroom was basic but fine. However I really don't know why anyone would want to stay in Ksamil, it must have been beautiful 20 years ago but even in early September it was wall-to-wall sunbeds and non-stop music from the beach bars...I suppose if that's what you want...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guest House Forza Lux; City: Kotor Kotor Municipality; Review: This little guesthouse is in a great location in the heart of the beautiful old city of Kotor. It is directly above the Harbour Pub if you are trying to find it. The rooms are small but comfortable with good air conditioning. There is noise from the bars and restaurants below, we kept the windows closed and were not overly bothered by it, but I can imagine that some people could find it disturbed their sleep. There is a lovely little balcony where we had breakfast in the morning, with coffee delivered from a coffee shop close by.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rose Garden Hotel; City: Shkoder Shkoder County; Review: This hotel is new and quite well appointed. The bedroom and bathroom were reasonably spacious and very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast outside in the cool of the early morning was very pleasant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titania Hotel; City: Saranda Vlore County; Review: The hotel is located towards the end of Joianet Street, close to the port. This is a better location than the hotels further down as there is no road separating the hotel from the promenade and the sea. We had a good comfortable room and bed, with a small balcony which seemed as if it were right over the water. Breakfast was fine, the usual for Albania. WiFi was patchy, particularly in the afternoon, otherwise I would rate this hotel as excellent for the price in Sarande.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Motel One Prague; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: I last stayed in Motel One in 2015 and was pleased to see on my return visit that it is still good, quiet, clean and well maintained. The hotel is simple, no frills, but good value and in a very convenient location, just a few metres from my favourite cafe in Prague, Municipal House; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Alley Olomouc; City: Olomouc Olomouc Region Moravia; Review: The Alley calls itself a Business Hotel, and that's exactly what it is. It's new, comfortable, clean, quiet, in a great location, with no pretensions to having much of an atmosphere. Reception staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast, which was included, was standard hotel fare. My only problem was with the shower, which was in the bath, with a shower curtain (ugh...) instead of a glass panel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Porfirio; City: Zahara de los Atunes Costa de la Luz Andalucia; Review: This is a holiday hotel, with good comfortable large rooms, a pleasant pool area and within easy walking distance of the many restaurants of Zahara. The beach is just a couple of minutes’ walk across the road. An ideal hotel for families.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dar Cilla; City: Tarifa Costa de la Luz Andalucia; Review: It’s definitely a question of personal taste. Obviously lots of reviewers find Dar Cilla romantic and inviting, and there are some very nice touches. However for me there was too much stuff, too much fabric, too many baskets, which I just wasn’t comfortable about in a hotel where you have such throughput of clients. The living room space was good, but the bedroom was small. In the bathroom the basin surround was rather large, so the only way you could sit in the loo was sideways. So not for us, but obviously other people find it charming.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vejerisimo; City: Vejer de la Frontera Province of Cadiz Andalucia; Review: I particularly wanted to stay here when in Vejer as the reviews are uniformly excellent. Certainly the conversion of the house is well done and the couple running it are very pleasant. The rooms are nice but in no way exceptional. The roof terrace too is very pleasant, but no better than the roof terraces in all the other places we stayed. The Wifi is poor, but this may be a problem in Vejer generally. We found it awkward that we could not check in, or even leave our bags, until after 4 p.m. Parking at the weekend was also difficult. Coming back to Vejer at about 6p.m. on a Friday evening we drove around for about 20 minutes before finding a space 15-20 minutes walk away in the newer part of town.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apartamentos Maier; City: Cadiz Costa de la Luz Andalucia; Review: The apartments are new, very well cleaned and well appointed, equipped with everything you could need for a few days stay. The roof terrace is bright, and was always quiet while we were there. There is not a lot of atmosphere but, for me, cleanliness and convenience are more important.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel YIT Casa Grande; City: Jerez De La Frontera Costa de la Luz Andalucia; Review: This hotel is in a lovely 1920's converted house, it is really well done. Our room wasn’t large, but it was comfortable and beautifully furnished. The roof terrace was lovely. We found the Casa Grande a very pleasant place to stay, quiet and with a good atmosphere.We didn't have breakfast so cannot comment on that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Argantonio; City: Cadiz Costa de la Luz Andalucia; Review: The Argantonio is a lovely, old fashioned hotel, it was very comfortable. The room was reasonably spacious and and the bathroom was large. Breakfast was good with a more extensive choice than is often the case in Spain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lila Guesthouse; City: Hermoupolis Syros Cyclades South Aegean; Review: The three of us stayed in the Sea View Suite. We had a separate double room, and a twin mezzanine. The suite was very comfortable and we had lots of space, including two large sofas in the main living area. Breakfast was good, service was very friendly and efficient. We very much enjoyed our stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diogenis Hotel; City: Hermoupolis Syros Cyclades South Aegean; Review: We stayed here on our last night in Syros as the hotel is directly across the road from the ferries. Our room was small but comfortable enough. There was a small balcony with a side view of the sea. The rooms towards the front of the hotel have better views.Breakfast was poor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hermes Hotel; City: Hermoupolis Syros Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Our room was indeed small, but it was comfortable, with a good balcony overlooking the sea. The bathroom was fine too. Breakfast was on the veranda overlooking the port. We thought the hotel was good value for its location.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christina Studios; City: Mykonos Town Mykonos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Mykonos is a very expensive island, so if you are looking for simple, basic and reasonably priced accommodation, Christina Studios is probably a good choice for a night or two. It is in a good central location, we had some noise in our room due to the open air cinema which right next door, but I do not think this would be a problem in the other rooms.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Piazza Bellini; City: Naples Province of Naples Campania; Review: Our room was fine and clean, looking out onto the courtyard, but it was small and unexceptional, like any chain hotel room. Breakfast was average for a European hotel, nothing exceptional. Unlike other reviewers we did not find the staff to be particularly knowledgeable. In fact the only restaurant recommendations we got were for the 2 right next door to the hotel, one of which L'Etto, is apparently connected to the hotel and is a buffet rather than a restaurant.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: LUKAN (Sovereign Spirit Prequel) (Sovereign Spirit Saga) eBook; Brand: David P Forsyth; Review: This is a good addition to the Sovereign Spirit Saga series, it maybe a short book but it gives a good insight as to how the virus managed to spread globally so quickly and who was responsible for the outbreak. I had mixed feelings regarding the virus carrier at first wondering how he could condemn so many people to such an horrific fate, but this is a man with nothing to live for as he's dying from a terminal illness, even though he does have second thoughts at one point during his travels. The book finishes just before the outbreak starts and as I mentioned sets the scene nicely for the first saga book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interludes in Hell (Sovereign Spirit Saga) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's David Forsyth Page; Review: This book contains 3 short stories including the reciently released Lukan, and are before, during & after the outbreak shorts. The first story gives us the background to the outbreak, how it was spread globally & who was responsible for it. The second story introduces us to Jimmy Doyle & Grace, who are unfortunate enough to be Cabo San Lucas the day before the outbreak, & whitness the horror of it first hand. The final story throws Major David Connors into the mix as he brings his Marines into the Sovereign Saga world along with an awsome array of firepower including the mighty Breacher, check out the cover pic. All in all a good introduction to the series if you've not read them yet, or a way to see where certain characters came from.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Congress of the Dead - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Timothy W. Long Page; Review: I always suspected most politicians were braindead, & this book proves me right, although I've never heard about them eating each other, not yet anyway. A Saturday meeting has been called at the Capitol building & unknown to the other Congress members one them has been a very naughty boy & was about to doom them all. I guarantee that this book will make you laugh out loud especially with the delivery of the Zobama line & the unusual side affects to the male zombies trouser department. There are at least two more books coming which I'm really looking forward to reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legend of Mace (Mace of the Apocalypse #4) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Daniel J Williams Page; Review: Well here it is, the final chapter in the Mace of the Apocalypse series of books, and boy what a way to bring the curtain down. Set several years after Children of the Apocalypse, Mace is a changed man, darker, colder and more violent than before due to the change brought about by the virus, killing is the only way to quieten the darkness if only for a short while. The original infected are now dying off but in the distance, people like Mace are coming, and they want to kill all the non infected. It's sad to see this series finishing but Dan Williams has done a fantastic job with this book, as indeed he has with the previous three books. It's violent, very violent in some places and Mace is normally involved, funny and sad and if you don't finish it with a lump in your throat, you need help.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingdoms of the Dead; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ian Woodhead Page; Review: Well here it is the latest release from Ian Woodhead, Kingdoms of the Dead, and like a lot his previous books it's a zombie related story, but with a twist. The main characters are Kenny, his sister Diane, Joseph, Rossini, Tony and the twins Mortimer and Daniel, however due to the use of parallel words it does seem like a lot more. We start off meeting Kenny who lives on a world full of zombies where the populace need daily doses of medication to stave off the virus that will eventually turn them into a zombie. Kenny's world is turned upside down after an encounter with Rossini and the discovery of the afore mentioned parallel worlds. The story as a whole flowed along quite nicely once you were introduced to the various characters and how they fitted into things, however there were some parts which got slightly confusing when the characters were crossing over between worlds and meeting their counterparts, but this actually works in the books favour because it means you need to concentrate on what you're reading and not just flick through the pages, it makes you think about what's happening and the direction its leading the story. Would I recommend it? Yes I would because it's not just a pure horror story and it doesnt overdo the gore factor, but there's also an element of sci-fi in there as well to keep most people happy as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Designated Infected: Designated Book 1 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ricky Cooper Page; Review: This is book one of the Designated series by first time author Ricky Cooper, and I must admit he's made a very good job of it for a first release. A devastating plague is raging across the planet turning it's victims into flesh craving monsters. In England an elite team code name Broadhead, lead by Derek Baker, travel the globe in an attempt to find a cure and deal with outbreaks of the infected within the British isles. The action is fast, bloody and very graphic in it's description especially early on in the book. And speaking of which I did find the early part of the book slightly confusing with the jumping around between different missions and different years, but once it settled down it was a very enjoyable read, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the rest of the series and characters are going to grow and progress.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Embrace of the Dead eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ian Woodhead Page; Review: Welcome to Seeton a small nondescript local town for local people, and also the place where Dean Kavnoski was born, the man partly responsible for the potential downfall of mankind. We follow Dean and Alison, who's on the run from Birminham trying to escape a local gangster, as they fight their way through the village from both the increasing amount of undead and enraged locals who are blaming Dean for all their troubles. This is an early short from Ian Woodhead that he has had re-edited and re-released and I'm glad he has as this is a really good story. Also I've read some strange character deaths before, but death by sparrow is a completely new one for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Winchester; Brand: Visit Amazon's Dave Lund Page; Review: This story did not go in the direction I thought it would after book one, but boy did it have me gripped. There were several scenes that had me sitting a work open mouthed, good job I was having lunch at the time but not so good for anyone watching me eat. I'm not going to give anything away regarding the story apart from beware the rampaging bear, for there will be bloody retribution.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Politician's Wife (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Veronica Guerin (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Lakefront Anchorage; City: Anchorage Alaska; Review: We stayed at the Lakefront Hotel and thoroughly enjoyed our room and the facility. Our room had recently been renovated and was done right. (Sometimes renovations seem to cut corners and one can easily tell it was a reno.) We ate at the outside deck restaurant and enjoyed the food and spirits. Watching the float planes land and take off was added entertainment along with the live music. If and when we go back to Anchorage we will make a point to stay at The Lakefront!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington Convention Center; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: Our family took a twelve night American Independence history tour from Boston to Richmond Va in August. We spent two nights in DC at this Embassy Suites. These were the best two nights of the whole trip! All but one night was spent in a Hilton property. This hotel is large but handles the evening reception and breakfast crowds very efficiently. The first morning, a Saturday, they had a breakfast special made to order which was huevos rancheros. Being from Texas and knowing my huevos, I was skeptical! But partner, it was delicious and I was surprised and impressed. Our stay was towards the end of our vacation and my wife decided to do some laundry. She had problems with one of the washers and the manager volunteered to have our wash done and delivered to our room at no charge! Again we were surprised and impressed. The room was great too and we will definitely recommend it, and stay here again next time in DC!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Dallas Park Cities; City: Dallas Texas; Review: We arrived late on a Saturday afternoon to attend an SMU football game that evening. We checked in and left for the game immediately so we did not spend time in the room until we returned late in the evening. The hotel has pretty nice public area and the bedroom was pretty nice. Our two biggest complaints are with the AC unit and the bathroom. The AC unit cooled the room fine and, like most AC units, came on intermittently. However, when it came on it sounded like a weed wacker. About the time I would get to sleep the AC unit would come on and scare the holy bejeebers out of me. I finally was tired enough that it no longer phased me. I got up the next morning to take a shower and realized the bathroom looked like a "no-tell, motel" bathroom. The tub had a yellow scum-line around the tub about 6-8 inches from the bottom. If I had seen it the night before, I would have asked for a different room. Additionally, the toilet tank lid was not original and did not fit the tank and looked like Bubba made it from a piece of spare acrylic plastic material. I took pictures of the tub scum line and toilet tank lid and showed them to the hotel staff at check-out. I told them about the AC unit as well. In response, I was offered a cup of coffee from the restaurant. Really? I usually like Hilton Hotels but I will not be back to this one...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harborside Hotel Spa and Marina; City: Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Maine; Review: We just completed our second visit to Bar Harbor and our second stay at Harborside Hotel. We were just a pleased this time with our stay as we were last time. This time we had an "Island View" room and looked out at the low tide bar which provides access to the island. It was a great view and the balcony was a great place to drink my coffee, read the paper, enjoy the seagulls, and the peaceful view of the harbor, low tide bar, and island. The hotel staff are very accommodating and the restaurant is very good. Parking is free as is the internet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluestone on George; City: Dunedin Otago Region South Island; Review: Bluestone on George is a wonderful boutique hotel. It is very modern, clean, and well appointed. Easy walking distance to restaurants. Owners and front desk attendant were very friendly and helpful. You will not be disappointed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beachside Resort Whitianga; City: Whitianga Coromandel Peninsula Waikato Region North Island; Review: One can see the water over and/or around the neighboring buildings but the complex is not beachside. Our room was upstairs and we had a partial view of the water. There is no air conditioning and to get ventilation in the bedroom, one must open the window which opens to a noisy walkway so either you have privacy and burn up or no privacy and cool down. There is no elevator and toting the luggage up the stairs coupled with the long walk to the room was not fun. Also, if you read the fine print, they can charge you for lost revenue if you do not leave the room “clean and tidy”, whatever that means. Sure charge if there is abuse, but clean and tidy???? The check-in staff was not welcoming or friendly but maybe he was just upset he had to work while everyone else was on holiday. There are other places closer to the harbor and town center and it is probably a brisk 15 minute walk to the good restaurants. We really liked Whitianga and the beautiful beaches across the harbor accessible by the ferry.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carneval Ocean View; City: Cable Bay Mangonui Northland Region North Island; Review: My wife and I really enjoyed our two nights at Carmeval Ocean View Bed & Breakfast! The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The breakfast included homemade breads, pastries, and jellies. The eggs we chose were perfectly cooked. After two days we felt like we were part of the family. We really enjoyed the conversations with Martha and Roly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home2 Suites by Hilton Edmond; City: Edmond Oklahoma; Review: North of OKC and avoided morning traffic in OKC as we were headed north. Hotel is nice, safe, quiet, clean and modern. Breakfast was good for a free breakfast. Only complaint was the bed was uncomfortable as it had a low spot and both my wife and I woke up with back pain.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Beard on Pasta; Author: Visit Amazon's James Beard Page; Review: The book was exactly what I wanted. Used condition was fine because it would be used in the kitchen. I write in my cook books so the condition was not important. I recommend these cook books to anyone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook: Recipes and Wisdom from an Obsessive Home Cook; Author: Visit Amazon's Deb Perelman Page; Review: Deb, We love your blog and I thing you should stick with what you are good at. Sure, it is nice to be a published author, but honestly I could not find one recipe that I wanted to make and I was soooo excited to get your book. I ordered two books and my daughter too was not impressed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause; Author: Visit Amazon's Izabella Wentz PharmD Page; Review: Without getting into specifics, I feel that the the author is a little one sided. - Sorry, but I do not agree with everything she has to say!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Take Time for Your Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Cheryl Richardson Page; Review: This was an assignment from a life coach and I was suppose to read the book. Frankly, I don't remember a thing she said and the tape has since went off to be re-purposed at the Good Will. I hope someone will benefit from the CD. Maybe I should have read the book! LOL; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Dash Diet Weight Loss Solution: 2 Weeks to Drop Pounds, Boost Metabolism, and Get Healthy; Author: Visit Amazon's Marla Heller Page; Review: If you like to read the same thing over and over and over again then this book is for you. Like eating for dummies!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Henri, le Chat Noir: The Existential Musings of an Angst-Filled Cat; Author: Visit Amazon's William Braden Page; Review: We love Henri! I ordered two books but was disappointed in the photography. I take better pics with my iPhone5.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook: Revolutionary Techniques. Groundbreaking Recipes.; Author: Visit Amazon's America's Test Kitchen Page; Review: Received the book today - I ordered it as soon ad I know it was going to be published (November 2013). I haven't hat the opportunity to completely go through it. But I can say this . . . . The binding of the book must be GF too, because it fell apart as soon as I opened it! :-(; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook by Editors at America's Test Kitchen (1 March, 2014) [Paperback]; Author: Editors at America's Test Kitchen; Review: Received the book today - I ordered it as soon ad I know it was going to be published (November 2013). I haven't hat the opportunity to completely go through it. But I can say this . . . . The binding of the book must be GF too, because it fell apart as soon as I opened it! :-(; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Top Gear: My Dad Had One of Those; Author: Visit Amazon's Giles Chapman Page; Review: I purchased for our shop coffee table -- It walked out the door after only a few weeks and I never had the chance to look at it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gear Top Drives: Road Trips of a Lifetime in the World's Most Dramatic Locations; Author: Michael Harvey; Review: Purchase was for our shop coffee table in the reception area. Not enough pictures - People don't like to read. They always put the book down and tend to bond with 'Crap Cars' book instead. Sorry Top Gear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Machine That Changed the World : The Story of Lean Production; Author: Visit Amazon's James P. Womack Page; Review: OK coffee table book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clutter's Last Stand: It's Time to De-Junk Your Life!; Author: Visit Amazon's Don Aslett Page; Review: Never got through the book - Still have clutter! lol; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Machine That Changed the World: The Story of Lean; Author: Visit Amazon's James P. Womack Page; Review: OK coffee table book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Creating Dynamic Forms with Adobe LiveCycle Designer; Author: Visit Amazon's J. P. Terry Page; Review: Difficult to use; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Clayton Hotel Cork City; City: Cork County Cork; Review: I recently stayed in the Clayton in cork city. Our stay was pricey enough but what we got was not 4 star quality! We had picked this hotel initially because of its location and parking facilities. When we arrived we were informed we could pay for parking now or when we leave. I don't mind paying if I had known this in advance but this was not made obvious on their website or on any of the booking details we were sent. Parking ended up costing us an extra 12 Euro per night! We had booked a triple room. What we got was a single and a double. Everything in the room was for two people, not three I.e. two cups, two glasses, two towels! The staff (bar one receptionist who was cheery and helpful) did not seem interested in making an effort. They acted like helping us was a burden at times. Very few around during breakfast. The seat I had for breakfast was uncomfortable as if broken underneath, when in the bar one evening, there was dirty cutlery on the floor, the gym changing rooms had a terrible smell and the pool had paint coming off the ceiling. I did not complain about any of the above as I felt staff were not approachable ... I heard recently that this hotel had come under new management, so perhaps changes have occurred but from my stay in December I would not recommend this hotel ... Lack of Attention to Detail is a major issue!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dillons Hotel; City: Letterkenny County Donegal; Review: We stayed in the hotel for two nights. One positive was when I rang in advance to ask for an early check in as we needed to get changed for a wedding they organised this for us. However, everything after that was fairly dismal. The room was a bit cramped. When we returned from the wedding that night, our room was like a sauna and when we looked at the radiator the reading was getting hotter. The off switch wasn't working so we had to ring reception. They turned it off from the main system. As our room was so hot we had to leave the window wide open, having to listen to all the arguments and commotion on the main street outside not getting to sleep for ages. We were told that breakfast was on until 10.30 so like a lot of other people we went down at 10.15 a.m. There was hardly any food left leaving people standing around wondering if they were getting breakfast. There was a drop left in the orange juice container and i had to ask for a glass of water which was tiny when given to me. They topped up the sausages after we had sat down and we had to queue again to get them. Attention to detail was seriously lacking. There were four staff walking around including a supervisor/ manager. I had to go to another table to get butter and milk as no one was topping these up. Later that day we met friends in the bar. They were eating and I ordered a portion of chips. I asked for ketchup for my chips and my friend ordered a mi wadi. We were waiting over 10 minutes for these. We had to ask for ketchup three times and my chips were nearly gone cold by the time got it. My friend ended up going to the bar herself for her drink. The bar was not that busy. We went out again that evening. When we returned around 2 am very tired and ready for bed. We rang the doorbell to get back into the hotel. No one answered. We rang the bell another two times and we knocked on the door and windows. Eventually a staff came up to the door and said he had not heard the bell. We did not bother getting up for breakfast the following morning. We went to Tesco instead when we checked out. When we checked out we informed them of all the issues when asked "how was your stay?". The girl at reception apologised and informed us she would pass our comments onto the manager. I was so annoyed we had spent money on this hotel. I would not recommend this hotel at all. Disaster!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fitzgerald s Hotel; City: Bundoran County Donegal; Review: We booked this hotel following a recommendation from a friend. The room was very spacious and comfortable and the view of the sea from our room was beautiful.The food in the restaurant was lovely. The staff were very welcoming, even showing us to our room on arrival. We wanted a night away to relax and this was the perfect hotel for this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: B B Hotel A Disneyland Paris; City: Magny le Hongre Marne la Vallee Seine et Marne Ile de Fra; Review: I booked this hotel as it was the cheapest accommodation close to the Disney Parks. I was weary that it was a two star and it might not be great, however when we arrived I was very much proven wrong! The hotel is basic but very clean. The rooms were very spacious and the beds were really comfortable. The breakfast was continental, plentiful and set us up for the day. The staff were very friendly and any time we asked for help they were brilliant. The shuttle bus went regularly from the front door to Disney Parks which was great but was often packed at peak times. I was glad I had a read a previous trip advisor review and would recommend when coming back to hotel get off at the hotel next door (the first stop, explorer hotel I think) and walk the 5 minutes as this hotel is the last on the stop and by the end of the day in the Parks the sooner you get to bed the better!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lindner Hotel City Plaza; City: Cologne North Rhine Westphalia; Review: We recently stayed two nights in this hotel. I could not fault it. The room was very clean and comfortable. There was a great of selection for breakfast and all was delicious. The ladies in reception were very helpful, even when I arrived early, I was able to check in, there were no issues. Its about a 20 min stroll from the cathedral/ river bars, restaurants etc, however there is also a quirky street full of bars right behind the hotel which we found to be a great spot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Puppia Dog Harnesses; Brand: Puppia; Review: easy to put it on, very nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Puppia Soft Vest Harness B; Brand: Puppia; Review: very easy to put it on, resistance, great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Puppia Dog Harnesses; Brand: Puppia; Review: easy to put it on, very nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zack & Zoey Basic Hoodie for Dogs; Brand: Zack & Zoey; Review: my dog love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Puppia Dog Harnesses; Brand: Puppia; Review: easy to put it on, very nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mendota Products Snap Leash; Brand: Mendota Products; Review: really nice, but not too resistance, my little dachshund broke it with a single bite; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flexi Giant Tape Leash; Brand: Flexi; Review: the lenght is great, but is heavy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Petego Jet Set Pet Carrier with Forma Frame; Brand: Petego; Review: excellent product! me and my dog love it!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Galaxy Quest (1999); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop (1987); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride Part II (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Last Action Hero (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Returns (1992); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Splash (1984); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: French Kiss (1995); Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: First Knight (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nine Months (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Kingpin (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part III, The (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Cocoon (1985); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Highlander (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mortal Kombat (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight, The (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (a.k.a. Ghost Busters) (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (2003); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Wanderlust (2012); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cinderella Man (2005); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shaun of the Dead (2004); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Fidelity (2000); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast (1991); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iron Man (2008); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Incredibles, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Departed, The (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); Genres: Children, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Matrix Reloaded, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Animal House (1978); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Delicatessen (1991); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Dirty Harry (1971); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Dr. No (1962); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Blues Brothers, The (1980); Genres: Action, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Thank You for Smoking (2006); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect (2004); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bourne Identity, The (2002); Genres: Action, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Psycho (2000); Genres: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ed Wood (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Jackie Brown (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Monty Python's And Now for Something Completely Different (1971); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Some Like It Hot (1959); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Anolon Advanced Hard-Anodized Nonstick 2-Quart Covered Saucepan, Gray; Brand: Anolon; Review: This is one useful saucepan for small jobs such as gravey. The only problem I found is that it doesn't come with a lid.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Ornament Storage Box - IRIS BCB-60 (Clear/Red) (13.25" H x 16.75" W x 22.5" D); Brand: IRIS USA, Inc.; Review: This box did just what I needed it to do. The only con I found was the flimsy cardboard dividers. They will wear out after a few uses.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anolon Advanced Hard-Anodized Nonstick 1-Quart Pouring Saucepan, Gray; Brand: Anolon; Review: This is one useful saucepan for small jobs such as gravey. The only problem I found is that it doesn't come with a lid.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magisso Magnetic Dish Cloth Holder in Curved Stainless Steel #70100; Brand: Magisso; Review: This product does just what it says. It is easy to install and the wash cloth is out of the way. The holder is well made, abit expensive but does the trick.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart CTG-00-BCR7 Barrel Crock with Tools, Set of 7; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: I purchased the set and added other items. Was very pleased with all of the items and would recommend them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart CTG-04-NFT Barrell Handle Fish Turner; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: I purchased the set and added this item. Was very pleased with all of the items and would recommend them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ZWILLING Pro 10" Ultimate Bread Knife; Brand: ZWILLING J.A. Henckels; Review: Good knife and it slices the bread well. I'm a fan of Henckels knives.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: America's Most and Least Educated States; Abstract: The share of adults with at least a bachelor's degree hit an all time high in 2018, according to new data from the U.; Category: finance
Title: Football player changes last name for stepdad; Abstract: "He raised me ever since I was in second grade. And I feel like I owe it to him to carry on his last name," the player said; Category: news
Title: High school soccer: Chloe DeLyser sets record for most goals scored; Abstract: Chloe DeLyser, an Ohio State commit, scored her 317th goal Tuesday night, setting a new national record for a high school girls soccer player.; Category: sports
Title: Florida woman allegedly flees 2 car crashes, kills driver in 3rd crash; Abstract: A Florida woman who killed a 53-year-old man after running a red light and smashing into his Lexus on Saturday morning was in the process of fleeing two earlier car accidents when she caused the fatal collision, police said.; Category: news
Title: Jeff Bezos is set to lose his crown as world's richest person; Abstract: Jeff Bezos is about to relinquish the title of world's richest person to Bill Gates, as Amazon.com Inc. stock tumbled in late trading Thursday.; Category: finance
Title: Biden on being denied communion: 'I'm a practicing Catholic, I practice my faith'; Abstract: Former Vice President and 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden refused to confirm reports that he was denied communion at a South Carolina church on Sunday because of his stance on abortion, referring to the incident as his "personal life."; Category: news
Title: Ranking the 32 best NFL rookies so far in 2019; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: ISIS Leader Paid Rival for Protection but Was Betrayed by His Own; Abstract: The Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was able to hide out in an unlikely part of Syria, the base of a rival group, because he was paying protection money to its members, according to receipts for the payments recovered by researchers.; Category: news
Title: NFL Week 9 Power Rankings: More ammo for Belichick as greatest coach ever; Abstract: Doug Farrar offers up myriad surprises in Touchdown Wire's Week 9 NFL Power Rankings.; Category: sports
Title: Dez Bryant plans to reach out to NFL teams in two weeks; Abstract: The former Cowboys' WR1 is just looking for a chance.; Category: sports
Title: Did your NFL team mess up by not drafting Lamar Jackson?; Abstract: Looking back at the 2018 NFL Draft to see who skipped over Jackson and who's paying for it.; Category: sports
Title: One of FBI's Most Wanted fugitives offers surrender; Abstract: One of the FBI's Most Wanted fugitives says he wants to surrender but claims his offers are being ignored by the United States government.; Category: news
Title: Celebrity Christmas albums: From beloved classics to big surprises; Abstract: All we want for Christmas is to listen to this holiday music from the stars.; Category: music
Title: Dean Foods files for bankruptcy; Abstract: Dean Foods, America's largest milk producer, is filing for bankruptcy.; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Eclipse 12427052084AUB Patricia 52-Inch by 84-Inch Blackout Grommet Single Curtain Panel, Aubergine; Brand: Eclipse; Review: Beautiful! But, more blue in color than the picture.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eclipse Kids 13748050X063RSP Ruffle Batiste 50-Inch by 63-Inch Blackout Single Window Curtain Panel, Raspberry; Brand: Eclipse; Review: These are not blackout and are sort of cheaply made. However, they are still cute!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wilton 415-8760 100 Count Nautical Theme Mini Cupcake Liners; Brand: Wilton; Review: These are mini! Not at all the normal size!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ArtToFrames 20x24 inch Walnut Stain on Red Oak Wood Picture Frame, WOM0066-80209-YWAL-20x24; Brand: ArtToFrames; Review: Liked the frame, but the plexiglass is very cheap and was scratched; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kingwin Resin 4 by 6 Inch Photo Frame (Blue); Brand: Kingwin; Review: Beautiful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zinus 5 Inch Low Profile Smart Box Spring / Mattress Foundation / Strong Steel structure / Easy assembly; Brand: Zinus; Review: Horrible. Box arrived very badly damaged. Poor quality product. Parts were broken. Multiple metal Pieces were not even welded together properly. Waste of time ordering. Very disappointed!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: 24: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Muriel's Wedding (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Swing Kids (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riding in Cars with Boys (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Only You (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sweetest Thing (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Always (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taken (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Down With Love (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nick of Time (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life as a House (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The X-Files: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Again (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dog Day Afternoon (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uptown Girls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alex and Emma (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Mighty Wind (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: D.O.A. (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Duplex (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Ten Yards (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Foul Play (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deceived (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Outsiders (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gilmore Girls: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Man for All Seasons (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enigma (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Security (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seems Like Old Times (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pacifier (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Clark Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I normally don't like narratives with my recipes, but the stories were entertaining and the recipes enticing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Coconut Oil Handbook: Nature's Remedy for Weightloss, Allergies, Healthy Skin and Overall Health - Benefits,; Author: Visit Amazon's Shae Harper Page; Review: I enjoyed the information in this book, including the recipes for the body and the kitchen. Good Information to know.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shun Lee Cookbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Tong Page; Review: G; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Me, Myself, and Pie (The Pinecraft Collection); Author: Visit Amazon's Sherry Gore Page; Review: Excellent recipes. Can't wait to try them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miette: Recipes from San Francisco's Most Charming Pastry Shop; Author: Visit Amazon's Meg Ray Page; Review: Great for smaller sized cakes and pastries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Perfect Pantry: 150 Easy Recipes from 50 Essential Ingredients; Author: Visit Amazon's Geoffrey Zakarian Page; Review: Great recipes... I was a little hesitant because of his Iron Chef status, thinking that the recipes would be hard to follow or the ingredients difficult to find or expensive. I'm glad I took the chance. I have bookmarked more than half of the recipes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Following Atticus - Forty-Eight Peaks, One Little Dog and an Extraordinary Friendship; Author: Partners/West Book Distribution; Review: What an endearing dog.....made me wish I could me him myself....in his snow gear! Story had surprises....so your emotions went up and down. Looking forward to more adventures with this incredible little guy and his loving companion! I looked forward to my reading sessions every evening, just to find out what the next adventure would be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When I Found You; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Ryan Hyde Page; Review: The book was was written and edited. The storyline held my attention. Felt like I was reading a movie...ie it could easily be made into a screenplay. Was sorry to see it come to an end. Taught good values. Nice read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taking the Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion; Author: Visit Amazon's Derek Hough Page; Review: Being a devoted fan of Derek Hough, his dancing, and his choreography....I was intrigued to know what goes on inside his head. Such an inspiring book! Well thought out, expressed and written. Enjoyed it immensely! Thank you Derek, for inspiring me to "move", and sharing your wonderful gift with the world. You would make a great motivational speaker also. I look forward to seeing you on screen. Who knew? He can write too!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Altar of Influence: The Orsarian War; Author: Visit Amazon's Jacob Cooper Page; Review: Language doesn't seem to fit the time period(whatever that is suppose to be). Lords don't say "yeah", etc. Was expecting another "Game of Thrones+ type. Hoping I can get thru the whole thing. Maybe the trilogy will be better...ie. maybe it's just that this is a prequel. So far, I am not excited about the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Keeper of Dragons: The Prince Returns; Author: Visit Amazon's J.A. Culican Page; Review: Book is more for the younger reader.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tape It & Make It: 101 Duct Tape Activities (Tape It and...Duct Tape Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Richela Fabian Morgan Page; Review: Great fun projecgts for kids!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rag Rugs, Revised Edition: 16 Easy Crochet Projects to Make with Strips of Fabric; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne McNeill Page; Review: Easy to follow instructions!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking,; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Schwake Page; Review: Lots of ideas!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunshine: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Norma Klein Page; Review: Saw this movie when it first came out and cried my eyes out! Was so glad to be able to get the book. Memory Lane!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Circle of Reign (The Dying Lands Chronicle) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jacob Cooper Page; Review: For a younger reader. Felt like it was too "wordy" in it's narrative. I am not jone to stop reading a book, once I start, but I was very glad when it was finally over.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magic Mesh - Mosaic Mesh Projects (Art and crafts Book) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Sigalit Eshet Page; Review: Fun stuff!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Bike 2-Pack Performance Cotton Jock Strap BASP17B M/White; Brand: Bike; Review: yeah, it's a jock strap. yeah, it works. yeah, it's cheaper than a lot of other ones but just as effective. and yeah, even at the price it's still expensive, hence three stars. otherwise it could have gotten 4 stars. just can't rationalize giving a jock strap 5 stars under any circumstances. maybe if it smelled like lavender. can't hardly believe Amazon asked me to review this, but here it is.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Teva Kids'' Mush II Flip-Flop; Brand: ; Review: Forget the $4 or $5 flipflops that last for a week or two before disintegrating. These have been going for months of abuse and still look like new.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Women's Acrylic Watch Hat; Brand: ; Review: Got for my daughter, it fits over her ponytail and she says it's very warm; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Powderbug Plus II Waterproof Winter Boot; Brand: ; Review: snow boots for my daughter - flat bottom so no arch support, but that's usual for this sort of boot, so plan on an insert if support is needed. There is plenty of room for thick socks. My daughter wears them for hours and hours without complaint.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Non Slip Yoga Socks for Pilates Barre Ballet Dance, Anti Skid Hospital Slipper Delivery Socks with Grips for Women; Brand: Ozaiic; Review: My daughter loves these things and they fit well and are durable enough; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Flight of the Phoenix; Brand: Dennis Quaid; Review: This is no classic like the original movie. Completely different and not as multi-level. An OK movie with popcorn. But not for serious thinking ... the original was very profound in several ways. How do we treat intelligence w/o the usual credentials and power of authority and/or popular appeal? The most important question of our time, I think. A major part of the original but barely touched upon in the remake. Some of the remake is also pretty far-fetched and some is downright silly. Not the worst movie ever made but if you have something better to do, go do it. A bit like the remakes of Lost Horizon that missed the point of the original Ronald Colman version almost entirely and were at the made-for-tv age 10 level.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flight of the Phoenix; Brand: Dennis Quaid; Review: This is no classic like the original movie. Completely different and not as multi-level. An OK movie with popcorn. But not for serious thinking ... the original was very profound in several ways. How do we treat intelligence w/o the usual credentials and power of authority and/or popular appeal? The most important question of our time, I think. A major part of the original but barely touched upon in the remake. Some of the remake is also pretty far-fetched and some is downright silly. Not the worst movie ever made but if you have something better to do, go do it. A bit like the remakes of Lost Horizon that missed the point of the original Ronald Colman version almost entirely and were at the made-for-tv age 10 level.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man of Tai Chi; Brand: Keanu Reeves; Review: An insight into the world today in Asia. Well acted and written. I found it interesting and I'm not a big fan of fight movies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wire: Season 1; Brand: Dominic West; Review: Not to be confused with the British series "Wire in the Blood" which was/is excellent. I found "The Wire" to be boring with cardboard stereotyped characters and little depth. Perhaps I didn't watch enough episodes but I thought it was just plain dumb dumb. Is this really the best HBO - supposedly premium TV - can do?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Escape Artist Set NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 United Kingdom; Brand: David Tennant; Review: It seemed to me a propaganda piece against the idea that everyone deserves legal representation. More appropriate to a police state, in my opinion. Not an idea that should be promoted in the USA.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Battle Earth; Brand: Adam Munro; Review: If you want to see ongoing battle scenes with no rhyme or reason you will love this movie. I did not love this movie... very cheesy special effects and free helicopter scenes from the US government. Reminiscent of Viet Nam but not done intelligently. War hasn't been like this for a decade or more. And aliens from space would surely have better weapons.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: snowpiercer (2 blu-ray) blu_ray Italian Import; Brand: ; Review: I only gave this 3 stars because of the special effects which were pretty good. Otherwise I would have given it 2 stars. Lots of blood and gore but it takes more than that to make a good story. . As satire it falls flat. As sci-fi it is ridiculous. As fantasy it lacks any semblance of romance or charm. Even if one accepted the basic premise it was a stupid movie. The cast was superb so it wasn't a matter of poor acting. They did their best with a poor script and the few interesting ideas were wasted in the overall mess. "Brazil" is similar in many respects but done ever so much better. Don't waste your time on Snowpiercer unless you really have nothing else to do. Vacuuming the living room is more interesting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Biohazardous; Brand: Sprague Grayden; Review: Timewaster....really...nothing better to do like brushing your teeth? My kids can write better scripts.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Reilly: Ace of Spies VHS; Brand: Sam Neill; Review: A classic that holds up well over the years. So well done. Such a rascal! But a somewhat vulnerable rascal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Played With Fire (Flickan som lekte med elden) [Imported] [Region 2 DVD] (Swedish); Brand: ; Review: I don't really love it but it is an interesting well-made film. I won't watch it twice but glad I saw it once.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purge; Brand: Sarah Breen; Review: Really bad. acting.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Predestination; Brand: Ethan Hawke; Review: As mind blowing as everyone says Spectacular acting throughout.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collision; Brand: Phil Davis Douglas Henshall; Review: Well acted and in the BBC mystery tradition of focusing on the characters and not lots of blood and gore. Several lives intertwined by an unpredictable event. Why? And what made it all happen? There but for the grace of God.....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Invasion; Brand: Nicole Kidman; Review: Well acted. The theme is familiar but with some new twists. What a difference really good actors make in what could otherwise be a very cliched movie. I enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fire From Below; Brand: Kevin Sorbo; Review: Some of the actors have done better movies than this so I can"t blame them for such a waste of effort, Children could have written a better script as a school project, The science is totally bogus, The Lithium chases everyone but the good guys as a source of water, Idiot hero shoots a gun upward in a cave, one scientist takes a sample of granite in a cave that is not. The lithium chases a boat of humans and a water skier as sources of water but ignores a whole lake full of water? I cannot believe I watched it. Even I, never in the military, could see the many errors in the uniforms of the soldiers and the way the hazmat team,in protective gear, worked in the midst of everyone else who had no protective gear at all.. As a low budget flick this was below thrift store level. How could anyone say this is 5 stars? The plot was not even consistent within its own scope. These writers would be pathetic in any real disaster.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Hologram For The King Digital; Brand: Tom Hanks; Review: Enjoyable and quite realistic. Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sea Wolf (TV Mini-series 2009) - (Lobo do Mar) [Import]; Brand: Sebastian Koch; Review: Classic story but poorly trained actors. Mumbly. Had to use subtitles but they seem machine generated. I was watching Jericho this AM and could understand all those actors!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Baby's First Doll; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: We purchased this as a gift for a 1 year old little girl. She absolutely adores the doll and carries her around. She's so soft and cuddly, perfect for a little one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Stroll Along Walker; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: We purchased this along with the doll as a gift for a one year old little girl. She absolutely LOVED it. It also helped her learn to walk and build the balance. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paw Patrol Rocky's Recycling Truck, Vehicle and Figure; Brand: Paw Patrol; Review: This was a gift for our 3 year old that's obsssed with Paw Patrol. Rocky was a great addition to his collection and is great quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aquadoodle, Paw Patrol, Chase is on the Case Mat; Brand: AquaDoodle; Review: This was a birthday present for our 3 year old and our 6 year old absolutely loves it too! Such a great toy that's easy to grab and take on the go. They both enjoy it so much; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends MINIS, DC Super Friends Collector Case; Brand: Thomas & Friends; Review: My 3 year old is obsseses with these Thomas Mini trains, he quickly built a collection and we needed a good storage system. This case is perfect! Provides awesome storage and is great for on the go! Must have for these mini trains.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Womens Ladies Chunky Cable Knitted Long Sleeve Button Grandad Knitwear Cardigan - PURPLE - One Size(UK8-14) - (Mixed Fibres); Brand: Outofgas; Review: Well made and very stylish, great for the price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TOP LEGGING TL Women's Militray Anorak Parka Hoodie jackets with Drawstring; Brand: TOP LEGGING; Review: Perfect fall jacket, looks and feels great and is made well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CAKYE® Women's Underwire Maternity Nursing Bra (38D, Dark Blue); Brand: CAKYE; Review: Was extremely uncomfortable. There were so many spots that irritated my skin from odd stitching or seams. The fit was also a bit strange, I felt that instead of lifting and supporting the bra would squish and flatten.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Full_Coverage; Brand: Hanes; Review: Zero support, I didn't buy these to work out in, but just to bum around in. I'd be better off wearing nothing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Skip Hop Toddler Backpack, 12" Ladybug School Bag, Multi; Brand: Skip Hop; Review: Absolutely adorable! My daughter loves carrying her toys around in this bag! We bought the matching sippy cup and just live the skip hop quality!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Womens Classic Trucker-Jackets; Brand: ; Review: Great quality denim, thick and well made! Fits perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carriage Boutique Baby Boy's Christening Outfit with Bonnet Hat - Cross Detail; Brand: Carriage Boutique; Review: Gorgeous outfit for the post christening outfit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Marineland Black Diamond Media Premium Activated Carbon; Brand: MarineLand; Review: The 40-ounce container of activated carbon should provide me with enough carbon to last a year with my 38-gallon mini reef tank. The pellets are very even sized and fit nicely into my media bag for the filters I am using. Note that using this activated carbon will create a 'toner' like fine dust. I noticed it in my nostrils as well as on the counter where I was working. Moistened paper towels seemed to clear the dust off of a counter, but any surface with scratches will likely pick up the back dust in the cracks. For my particular application, the carbon is working great in a fishtank filter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fluval Universal Media Filter Bag, Pack of 2; Brand: Fluval; Review: I used the Fluval media bag to hold activated carbon in my 38-gallon mini reef tank, substituting a little bag of the carbon media in place of the activated carbon sponges that came with the Innovative Marine product. The bags are made of a nice material with a fine gauge mesh that allows liquid to flow through while the media is contained within. There is an 'inverted trident' clip that is very easy to use and secures the media bag to prevent any of the contents from coming out. I was impressed with the design and the ease of use. The bag is large enough to hold a significant amount of media, although for my use I only filled it about 15-20% full. I am glad that I purchased this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr Tim's Aquatics Natural Aquarium Products, Saltwater; Brand: DrTim's Aquatics; Review: My first exposure to Re-Fresh came when I was originally given the dregs of a bottle from someone who was getting out of the reef tank hobby. Re-Fresh came to save my tank from much frustration, however, after the new tank developed a strange, white-mucus-looking bacterial growth in it. To summarize weeks of stress and seemingly fruitless searching on the Internet for the cause, it turns out that airborne alcohol (ethanol) molecules can mix with a bacteria in the tank and give the food necessary to cause this irritating condition. This newer tank is a grow-out tank that's stored in the basement, conveniently located near there area where I have the wine that I made stored. Once the cause of the bacterial infection was identified and contained, Re-Fresh took care of the issue steadily and consistently. If I do some work on the wine and start to see the stringy white mucus bacteria, the addition of Re-Fresh stops it and then functionally devours it using enzymes that have had no adverse reaction in my tank. Re-Fresh was added weekly and it took about a month to clear the issue, but it was showing signs of progress the very next day. I'm quite impressed with how the product works, although it is costly, in my opinion, to utilize consistently just for kicks. When it comes to sparkling water in a reef or saltwater tank, I've noticed that my protein skimmer takes care of that very well. But for this alcohol-bacteria issue, Re-Fresh was incredible and worked like a charm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seachem Prime; Brand: Seachem; Review: I use Seachem Prime to refresh my bags of Seachem Purigen. it works extremely well and was advised in the Purigen instructions to use this after soaking the packets in bleach for 24 hours. Prime does the trick. I haven't tried conditioning tap water as I use an RO/DI system for my fresh water needs in my reef tank, but if it can take straight bleach, water shouldn't be an issue at all. Works like a charm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seachem Purigen for Freshwater & Saltwater; Brand: Seachem; Review: I was recommended to use Purigen in my 38-gallon all-in-one reef tank in place of the stock sponges (physical/carbon/phosphate) that came with the tank and were relatively expensive to replace. Two packets came in the bag and there was also refreshing instructions. While the 'life' of this product in the tank will vary depending on the environmental and feeding conditions, I've noticed that it seems to last a few months in my tank before it needs to be replaced. How do I know it needs to be replaced? Because I started to notice the green dusty algae/diatoms on the glass. When the Purigen is fresh, it works very well. The product starts out an off-white color and gets consistently more tan as it ages in the tank. When it's not working like it should, I follow the refreshing instructions (utilize chlorine bleach and then Prime ([url])) and switch to my other bag of Purigen. I've been very impressed with the results and the net cost of using the product for the past year. As a side note, I utilize the inTank acrylic media basket for the Purigen pack and it fits perfectly for the 30/38-gallon media basket model (also purchased from Amazon).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rio RV2735 Rid-Volt Titanium Grounding Probe; Brand: Rid Volt; Review: I had found a low amount of stray voltage in one of my saltwater tanks and had heard some stories from friends of electrically-caused disasters and I decided to purchase a small insurance policy. Considering the amount of electricity I have next to or inside of water, I purchased the grounding probe for each of my tanks and the stray voltage immediately went to zero for the small cost of this probe and the space cost of one outlet space. I had purchased an extra one and ended up giving it to a friend of mine and he has been as pleased as I have. Very simple and easy to use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CaribSea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Special Grade Reef Sand, Bimini Pink; Brand: Carib Sea; Review: I am using this 20-pound bag of Arag-Alive sand to provide live-sand filtration support inside of a mini-litterbox repurposed for this sand. 20# of sand provided a roughly 3" deep surface in that container, which was then placed into my open sump in my hydroponic tray grow-out tank setup. The bag came with some water conditioner to help reduce cloudiness, but I didn't need it in my case. The sand provides a great living bed for nitrifying bacteria and works great for this application.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Automatic Temperature Compensation Sea Water Salt Salinity Refractometer for Aquarium, 0% - 10% & 1.0 to 1.070; Brand: Ade Advanced Optics; Review: This refractometer works extremely well and is easy to use. It's very easy to calibrate and mind has held calibration very well. It may be a bit more than a water-based salinity measuring tool, but it's extremely consistent and very quick to get an accurate reading. I had used a refractometer for wine making to measure the sugar levels and my salinity refractometer works just as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cobalt Aquatics 26000 Ext Canister Filter; Brand: Cobalt Aquatics; Review: I needed a filter for my grow-out saltwater tank that utilized a hydroponic tray setup with an open tray sump beneath. There wasn't room to put a filter into the main tray as it was only about 3-4" deep, so I needed something that would work in the sump area. I went with the Cobalt Aquatics EXT filter because it specifically mentioned that it didn't need to rely on gravity to work, as I had zero depth to work with from a gravity perspective. The packaging was very good and the instructions (small type) were straightforward. I was able to assemble everything as needed and have the filter running in a short amount of time. The inline pump that allows for my filter to be placed horizontally next to my sump kicked in and the filter started working without leaks right away. I have been running the filter for about a month now and the tank was noticeably better looking over that time. I like the design of the filter and it's small enough to be tucked away but large enough to get the job done. I use this filter along with a Reef Octopus protein skimmer and a container that holds 20# of live sand in the sump along with a little bit of live rock that doesn't fit well in the tray area to filter 70 gallons of total water (30 in the tank, 40 in the sump). The tank holds primarily corals, so the bioload isn't as high as if there were fish in it. If the bioload increases, then a second filter just like this will be my solution.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Reno; City: Reno Nevada; Review: Enjoyed weekend stay at Residence Inn. Great location and quiet, despite nearness to major highway. Room was great; facilities were fine, including full kitchen. All staffers very helpful as well. Only flaws: morning breakfast area was understaffed (or overwhelmed by traffic) and a total mess. Trash bins overflowing; not enough coffee, eggs were total rubber. Noisiest elevators in the area, too. Appreciate the breakfast buffet but think they should rethink it to provide a higher quality service and menu. Right now it's pretty medium quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites Ft Lauderdale Airport Cruise Port; City: Dania Beach Broward County Florida; Review: arrived late at night to a lonely hotel but room and service was fine. Staff friendly and morning-after breakfast OK (at best; very limited setup). Good spot for a quick stop on way to somewhere else and much fancier resort hotels nearby. Good value for money since Fort Lauderdale is expensive even for medium hotels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort; City: Lake Tahoe California California; Review: Have stayed at LTVR many times as a timeshare owner, and enjoyed it each time with family. Place is recently renovated so most rooms are new, fresh and updated. Two bedroom, two-bath units are terrific with full kitchens and separate dining area. The resort is busy fulltime in summer, so get ready for crowded lobby, waits at checkin, and difficulty parking. Location is terrific; you can walk to beach, but resort does NOT have its own beach. Expensive restaurants also nearby but priced for tourists, not locals. Avoid the Chevys across the street, but the Red Hut café is fine, as is the pizza joint nearby. Staff and service usually topnotch at LTVR; only down side is the constant pitching to get you into a timeshare presentation. Diamond, which owns the resort, is a relentless sales machine, so keep your wallet in your pocket. It is much more economical to rent at LTVR occasionally than to spend $15K or more to buy one week's potential usage per year --- and that's not guaranteed, so you have to fight your way back in even if you're an owner, as am I. LTVR also has a friendly in-house bar and cozy restaurant. Their happy hour specials are perfect counterpart to a long day at Tahoe.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Lawton; City: Lawton Oklahoma; Review: Had a pleasant stay at hotel during four-days of son's graduation from Army boot camp at fort sill, OK. Close to base and walking distance to several restaurants. Rooms fairly large and beds were good, but overall condition getting run down. Also, breakfasts were pretty uninspired, so stick to yogurt and fruit and avoid the unusual egg dishes and soggy potatoes. Friendly staff throughout. We used wife many hours and happy it worked; son also used the pool and hot tub to hang out with buddies, so it all worked well. Good place to hole up in Lawton. When visiting, make sure to visit Ted's restaurant and Hong Kong Buffet. Both outstanding.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tahoe Beach and Ski Club; City: South Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe California California; Review: The people who work at Tahoe Beach and Ski Club make all the difference, from check in to check out and everything in between. This is a timeshare resort that caters to longtime owners for summer reunions and also rents excess inventory to newcomers. The rooms have all been renovated so while entire place has the feel of a sleepy old village, the rooms are fresh and clean and modern. The one-bedrooms are suitable for 4 with a separate bedroom and couch in living area, along with full kitchen, balcony and two bathrooms. This is NOT a luxury tourist hotel that's constantly selling you on ways to part with your money. This is a family vacation spot with a beach and lakefront that cannot be matched by the larger resorts nearby. You will feel totally comfortable here and meet tons of friendly people. And that's what vacations are all about. Finally, walking distance to all kinds of places nearby, so park the car and relax at Tahoe Beach and Ski Club.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Sacramento Roseville; City: Roseville Placer County California; Review: good service and reliable rooms at Hyatt Place. Very consistent service within this chain, which keeps me coming back. Also appreciated lobby lounge and snacks for breakfast. Very close to major mall which is packed with people, shops, restaurants. If you have to stop in Roseville, this is excellent venue; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deer Creek Inn; City: Nevada City California; Review: Enjoyed a very nice one-night stay at this delightful BNB, which is old and quaint but provides a great atmosphere for relaxing, sitting on a private balcony or streamside. Very bucolic setting, ideal for couples. Proprietor Ruth is extremely consumer friendly and, as a longtime local, can tell you everything about Nevada City. Place offers six nice rooms, all different; each with a Victorian name. Highly recommend upstairs king with a soon-to-be-brand new balcony or adjoining Winifred room, which is tiny but has great balcony overlooking stream. Think if you're lucky, you might even catch a trout in this creek since it seems like an ideal fishery. Breakfast delicious as well. Rules of house. Serve yourself home-made cocktail in foyer upon arrival; serve yourself coffee at 7 followed by full breakfast on outdoor patio at 9. check in 3-6 but if you're coming early and Ruth is around, she'll welcome you early, as she did me. This is an expensive BNB but in line with others in area; heavy tourist traffic in summer but extremely easy to get to, since Inn right off Highway 49 and Broad Street. Highly recommended all around!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Polo Towers Suites; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: Polo Towers is an OK timeshare and good location for Las Vegas experience, but management at Diamond still manages to make things difficult. I bought a package called Experience of a Lifetime, which included a couple of dinners and show plus a sales presentation, which I was happy to participate in. But upon arrival, at "VIP Checkin", I was notified that they were overbooked and, as a result, they bumped me from the entire program. They gave me voucher for show and a dinner, but the whole thing was astoundingly bad. I paid for an "experience" I will never forget. Not the first time I've had an experience like this with Diamond, either. The company's "fulfillment" on "stay vacationed", which is their corporate theme, needs a lot more fulfillment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lodge at Breckenridge; City: Breckenridge Colorado; Review: Terrific old mountain lodge provides fantastic views, restaurant, staff. Rooms are dated but still work fine for couples. Make sure to request a room with mountain views; also check out Traverse restaurant for happy hour to enjoy the setting. Front desk manager Sveta Schrantz and Allison in restaurant were great. Lodge offers shuttle service downtown so you don't have to fight the crowds at Breckenridge. They also offer free breakfast for folks who like to make their own waffles. Great place for weddings, too, since two were going on during the one day I stayed at Lodge. Highly recommended despite fact entire lodge going through renovations that will make it even better. Most pressing need? Air conditioning.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt House Pleasanton; City: Pleasanton Tri Valley California; Review: Hyatt delivers consistently with ease of checkin, parking, amenities, including very nice pool and hot tub; friendly staff. one bedroom includes full kitchen and couch for youngster. Location ideal for Pleasanton work or pleasure; restaurants nearby, near freeway but quiet facility. Highly recommended for any trip.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Juniper Hotel Cupertino Curio Collection by Hilton; City: Cupertino California; Review: Very good hotel, now supervised by Hilton, with great front desk staff, nice rooms and terrific location for Cupertino, located adjacent to Ciity Hall, Starbucks and Peninsula freeways. No coffee in room, which was a surprise, and restaurant in lobby terribly overpriced, but convenient. Juniper is not a typical chain hotel. Glad I stayed there so we could attend concert at Saratoga Winery, then head down to Santa Cruz the next day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rancho Manana Resort; City: Cave Creek Arizona; Review: staff very helpful and villas terrific. flaskey should stay here so he appreciates it. Much better resort than 99 percent of all diamond resorts. Good idea to tell ILG about this resort prior to buyout.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 'Wheel Of Fortune' Guest Delivers Hilarious, Off The Rails Introduction; Abstract: We'd like to solve the puzzle, Pat: Blair Davis' loveless marriage? On Monday, "Wheel of Fortune" welcomed as a new contestant trucking business owner Blair Davis, who offered a biting introduction for himself. When host Pat Sajak asked the man from Cardiff, California, about his family, Davis plunged into one of the darkest personal summaries the show has likely ever heard. "I've been trapped in a loveless marriage for the last 12 years to an...; Category: tv
Title: 42 Strange Symptoms That Can Signal a Serious Disease; Abstract: So often your lumps, bumps, rashes, and red spots are harmless. Occasionally, they're a sign of something far more serious. Here's how to tell the difference.; Category: health
Title: Lawsuit blames Tesla motorized door handles for death of driver stuck in burning car; Abstract: Car's owner died in a fire when a police officer couldn't open the doors; Category: autos
Title: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Abstract: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Category: tv
Title: Trump says he was kidding about building a wall in Colorado; Abstract: The president told a crowd at a shale conference in Pennsylvania that they were "building a wall in Colorado," raising eyebrows.; Category: news
Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news
Title: Mitch McConnell snubbed by Elijah Cummings' pallbearer in handshake line at U.S. Capitol ceremony; Abstract: A pallbearer appeared to refuse to shake Mitch McConnell's hand as Rep. Elijah Cummings was lying in state at the Capitol.; Category: news
Title: Photographer Crosses Paths With A Black Cat Unlike Any He's Seen Before; Abstract: Some people might think crossing paths with a black cat is a bad omen but for wildlife photographer George Turner, his encounter with one such feline was actually a sign of really, really good fortune.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Stop Looking at Restaurant Menus Ahead of Time; Abstract: Unless you have dietary restrictions, stop anxiously planning your meal before you even get to the restaurant.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: McDonald's apologizes for 'Sundae Bloody Sundae' Halloween promotion; Abstract: McDonald's has canceled a promotion for a "Sundae Bloody Sundae" ice cream that was available in Portugal for Halloween.; Category: finance
Title: This is Why Your Dog Follows You to the Bathroom; Abstract: Ever get the feeling you're being followed? Then odds are, you've got a dog. As for why your canine companion follows you everywhere you go, read on 'cause we got the scoop!; Category: lifestyle
Title: 1 dead, 8 others hospitalized in Salmonella outbreak likely tied to ground beef; Abstract: The CDC said the latest Salmonella outbreak is not tied to one type or brand of ground beef.; Category: news
Title: Niagara Falls: Boat stuck on rocks 101 years dislodged; Abstract: High winds and heavy rains dislodged the remains of a barge in the rapids above Niagara Falls that had been there 101 years.; Category: weather
Title: Far-reaching snowstorm may take shape over US; Abstract: A winterlike pattern will continue to unfold across much of the eastern two-thirds of the nation into next week as a brutal one-two punch of bitterly cold air plunging into the United States will set the stage for another major storm.; Category: weather
Title: State Trooper Stops Banana Car Driver, Gives Him $20 Instead of a Ticket; Abstract: Is it a crime to be this ridiculous? Not in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where a 1993 Ford F-150 4x4 was turned into . . . this.; Category: autos
Title: 'Dancing with the Stars': Why Sean Spicer survives despite the lowest judge scores; Abstract: A 'Dancing with the Stars' voting fix designed to prevent popularity contests hasn't stopped former Trump spokesman Sean Spicer, leading to criticism.; Category: tv | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: House of the Dead (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ravenous (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Mouth of Madness (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie 3 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panic (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Event Horizon (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Highwaymen (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kalifornia (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Johnson Family Vacation (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rashomon (1950); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven Samurai (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: City of God (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friday Night Lights (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Story (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raging Bull (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Noise (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Exorcist: The Beginning (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Team America: World Police (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Suspect Zero (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Orgazmo (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Final Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Woodsman (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conspiracy Theory (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deliverance (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tarnation (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hide and Seek (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boogeyman (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Machinist (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Irish Dancing (Collins Pocket Reference); Author: Tom Quinn; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Angelas Ashes; Author: Frank Mccourt; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; Author: C.S. Lewis; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Prince Caspian; Author: C. S. Lewis; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Voyage of the Dawn Treader; Author: C. S. Lewis; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Politically Correct Bedtime Stories: Modern Tales for Our Life and Times; Author: James Finn Garner; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Death in Dublin: A Novel of Suspense (Peter McGarr Mysteries (Hardcover)); Author: Bartholomew Gill; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: In America; Author: Susan Sontag; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Sandcastle; Author: Iris Murdoch; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: An Accidental Man; Author: Iris Murdoch; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Changing Places; Author: David Lodge; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: How Far Can You Go?; Author: David Lodge; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Small World; Author: David Lodge; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Out of the Shelter; Author: David Lodge; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Oscar Wilde; Author: Richard Ellmann; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Age of Shakespeare (New Pelican Guide to English Literature, Vol 2); Author: Boris Ford; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Writings on Irish Folklore, Legend and Myth (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics); Author: W. B. Yeats; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Green Knight; Author: Iris Murdoch; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Therapy; Author: David Lodge; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Wuthering Heights (Penguin Classics); Author: Emily Bronte; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ecclesiastical History of the English People With Bede's Letter to Egbert and Cuthberts Letter on the Death of Bede (Penguin Classics); Author: Bede; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: The Earliest English Poems (Penguin Classics); Author: Michael Alexander; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Madame Bovary; Author: Gustave Flaubert; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Concise Oxford Companion to Irish Literature (Oxford Paperback Reference); Author: Robert Welch; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Selected Tales (World's Classics); Author: Edgar Allan Poe; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The Canterbury Tales (Oxford Paperbacks); Author: Geoffrey Chaucer; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The Communist Manifesto (Oxford World's Classics); Author: Karl Marx; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oxford World's Classics); Author: L. Frank Baum; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Oxford Companion to Irish Literature; Author: Robert Welch; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Werewolves in Their Youth: Stories; Author: Michael Chabon; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Round Ireland With a Fridge; Author: Tony Hawks; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne; Author: Brian Moore; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Resurrection Man; Author: Eoin Mcnamee; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary; Author: Helen Fielding; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: My Legendary Girlfriend; Author: Mike Gayle; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Family Tree; Author: Sheri S. Tepper; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: In the Name of the Father; Author: Gerry Conlon; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale (Selected Tales from Chaucer); Author: Geoffrey Chaucer; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: The Cambridge Chaucer Companion (Cambridge Companions to Literature); Author: Piero Boitani; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Philadelphia, Here I Come!; Author: Brian Friel; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Rites of Passage; Author: William Golding; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: New Selected Poems, 1966-1987; Author: Seamus Heaney; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Dancing at Lughnasa; Author: Brian Friel; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Poetry 1900 to 1975 (Longman English Series); Author: George Macbeth; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Doctor Faustus (Longman Study Texts); Author: Christopher Marlowe; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Angels & Demons; Author: Dan Brown; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: The Cinderella Complex: Women's Hidden Fear of Independence; Author: Colette Dowling; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Hitchhikers's Guide to the Galaxy; Author: Douglas Adams; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Athena; Author: JOHN BANVILLE; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Nervous Conditions (Bartholomew Tourist Route Map Series); Author: Tsitsi Dangarembga; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Oscar Wilde Quotations; Author: Oscar Wilde; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: The Cure: Songwords, 1978-1989; Author: Robert Smith; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Hidden Ireland (Gill Paperback); Author: Daniel Corkery; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: At Swim, Two Boys; Author: Jamie O'Neill; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Highland Games: The Making of the Myth (Edinburgh Education and Society); Author: Grant Jarvie; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Summer Term at St Clare's (St Clare's); Author: Enid Blyton; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Book 1); Author: Eoin Colfer; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Dancer: A Novel; Author: Colum McCann; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Groundwork; Author: Robert Welch; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Celtic Twilight; Author: W. B. Yeats; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Three Scottish Poets (Canongate Classics, No 45); Author: Maccaig; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: The Christy Moore Songbook; Author: Christy Moore; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Cage No. 11; Author: Gerry Adams; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Skerrett; Author: Liam O'Flaherty; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Ten Men Dead: The Story of the 1981 Irish Hunger Strike; Author: David Beresford; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Robinson Crusoe; Author: Daniel Defoe; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat; Author: Suzy Becker; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Garfield Pocket Books: What's Cooking? (Garfield Pocket Books); Author: Jim Davis; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Something at the Window is Scratching; Author: Roman Dirge; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Daddy's Roommate; Author: Michael Willhoite; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Wordsworth Classics); Author: Thomas Hardy; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Dubliners (Classics Library (NTC)); Author: James Joyce; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Richard III (Wordsworth Classics); Author: William Shakespeare; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Dracula (Wordsworth Classics); Author: B. Stoker; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Just So Stories (Wordsworth Collection); Author: Rudyard Kipling; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Madam Crowl's Ghost & Other Stories; Author: S. Le Fanu; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Castle Rackrent; Author: M. Edgeworth; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: The Raggy Boy Trilogy; Author: Patrick Galvin; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The Spanish Civil War (Pocket Archives Series); Author: Abel Paz; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Tu Sexo Es Tuyo; Author: Sylvia De Bejar; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Poesia (Seccion Clasicos); Author: Antonio MacHado; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Platero Y Yo/Platero and Me (El Libro de bolsillo ; 851. Selección Literatura); Author: Juan Ramon Jimenez; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: AntologÃa poética (Sección Literatura); Author: Jaime Gil de Biedma; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Biblioteca Personal (Libro de Bolsillo. Biblioteca de Autor); Author: Jorge Luis Borges; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: DÃas y noches de amor y de guerra; Author: Eduardo Galeano; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Romancero Gitano (Coleccibon Austral); Author: Federico Garcia Lorca; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Sonets de Caruixa (1949) (Els Llibres de l'EscorpÃ. Poesia); Author: Joan Brossa; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Granada, paraÃso cerrado y otras páginas granadinas (Biblioteca de escritores y temas granadinos); Author: Federico GarcÃa Lorca; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: O soño sulagado (Akal bolsillo); Author: Celso Emilio Ferreiro; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Frida Kahlo: Mujer, ideologÃa, arte; Author: Eli Bartra; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Cuantas Veces En Un Siglo Mueve Sus Alas El Colibri?; Author: R.E. Rodriguez; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: 50 Poemas Del Milenio; Author: Debolsillo Editorial; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Nostros Que Nos Queremos Tanto; Author: Marcela Serrano; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Mujeres Alteradas; Author: Maitena; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Mafalda inédita; Author: Quino; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Exortacao Aos Crocodilos; Author: A Lobo Antunes; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Obra poética; Author: Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: In nomine Dei: Teatro; Author: José Saramago; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: A varanda do frangipani: Romance (Uma terra sem amos); Author: Mia Couto; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Pela mão de Alice: O social e o polÃtico na pós-modernidade (Biblioteca das ciências do homem. Sociologia, epistemologia); Author: Boaventura de Sousa Santos; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Nos Matamos O Cao Tinhoso; Author: Luis Bernard Honwana; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: O sexo dos anjos (Argumentos); Author: Júlio Vaz; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: De punho cerrado: Ensaios de hermenêutica dialéctica da literatura portuguesa contemporânea (Cosmos literatura); Author: Carlos Ceia; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Crónica de um mujimbo (Livros Cotovia); Author: Manuel Rui; Rating: 8.0/10.0 | bookcrossing |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Dunes on the Waterfront; City: Ogunquit Maine; Review: Stayed with my 2 girls in a 2 bedroom cottage. Lovely pool, great screened in porch, views from all areas of property , friendly folks manning the desk waiting to help whatever your needs. Old fashioned and quaint--plenty of open space with flowers all over the property. So glad we tried this great place!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cove Motel; City: Orleans Cape Cod Massachusetts; Review: Place clean and a good central place to walk to shoppes and places of interest. Rooms all different from STD motel rooms to inn rooms with more charm. Only complaint is pool has no stairs to get into it!!! Must go down ladder backwards...good for kids but not middle agers!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snowflake Inn; City: Jackson New Hampshire; Review: Lovely time staying at the Inn. The rooms are a little outdated with older furniture & linens however the nicities of fireplace, hot tub, and double shower more than make up for it. good place to get back to nature and each other! serene atmosphere with walking paths in back of property. Would have liked a warm breakfast with some protein but what they had out was good and adequate. Warmed pool a great place to relax and unwind...has windows from front lobby looking in however which was awkward. Will revisit again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Harbor on the Ocean; City: West Yarmouth Yarmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts; Review: Was recently needing to be in Hyannis for a conference and decided to opt for a more "out-of-the-way" place. Was happy to find this lovely place. Small, personable, and lots of great scenery from the quiet waves [this is NOT on open ocean/kind of in harbor] to a lovely over-sized heated pool. Lots of lawn and flowers to go walking....great choice and something for everyone to do! Bikes, ocean, pool, walking, grilling, and kayaks! Nice find. Very family oriented.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norseman Resort; City: Ogunquit Maine; Review: Can't get better access to the beach than this however the hotel needs some TLC. Bathroom tiny...barely could close door to the stand up shower as I am a bigger person. Beds comfortable, lots of noise at late night though as this seems to attract a younger partying crowd. Breakfast at their restaurant was convienient and hearty. want beach? you can't have it all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misty Harbor Resort; City: Wells Maine; Review: Yes, location would have to be the best argument for staying here. Space within units good but badly in need of updating-old carpets, chairs, etc. Pool small and FULL of Kids....unable for adults to enter into pool without dangerous flying bodies of kids. Was hoping to have adult pool time in the evening...unfortunately thAt HAPPENS AT NOON! Unit clean but shows much wear. Towels horrible and only two given out. Better places to stay for your money is my guess....; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cove Motel; City: Orleans Cape Cod Massachusetts; Review: Stayed here last year. Room adequate clean but outdated but upset that pool area has no safe way to get in for " older folk". No walk in area, just a ladder at pool side to try to get in. A shame on a hot day. Grounds otherwise quite nice with seasonal flowers.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Carlisle; City: Carlisle Pennsylvania; Review: Clean and quiet. Great breakfast, and comfy beds. Greeted by all, sign in easy...helpful desk to answer questions. Unlike some nearby hotels, this is not a party place. Great night's sleep....would gladly return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Beach House; City: Old Orchard Beach Maine; Review: Great time staying on this property off season. Rooms well described and all meet one's needs. Able to do some cooking in kitchenettes...neat and clean on registering. Managers helpful and pleasant. Off season serene...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Borg s Ocean Front Motel; City: Pacific Grove Monterey County California; Review: Well, Made reso's in advance and choose room 2nd floor facing ocean. Based on remarks here I thought that would be great. Got there and VERY disappointed. We did have a window facing ocean BUT no balcony, no chairs to sit out looking out to ocean. Nothing but a window to look out where only sides would open [that was pretty dirty I may add]. Bathroom tiny [think airline] and many windows screens not present allowing bugs in to visit. Yes dated, yes fairly clean...however for a family of 4 who wanted 2 beds and a few plugs didn't work well. Hubby needed CPAP and had to run i20 ft ndustrial power cord through room to find an outlet to hook to power. No Coffee, the bugs in room from outdoors, no fridge, all took their tole. Sorry, with improvements and a few more amenities this could have been 4 stars.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alouette Beach Resort; City: Old Orchard Beach Maine; Review: Ok, are there nicer more modern places to stay? Yes there are-however if your like me and like to spend time camping out on the beach the entire time this works. Not overly crowded like the wharf at Center of town...room to move on the beach! Hotel Run down, looking like 70's waiting impatiently to be renovated. Fairly clean, tiny bathroom, no closets, but it worked. Could stand to be a lower price d/t lack of upgrades.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wicker Park (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Run (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On Golden Pond (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Perfect Murder (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life as a House (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: De-Lovely (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Practical Magic (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: After the Sunset (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Birth (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: First Daughter (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alfie (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intimate Strangers (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Woodsman (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raise Your Voice (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Phantom of the Opera: Special Edition (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joy Ride (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gift (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade: Trinity (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Postcards from the Edge (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something to Talk About (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Noise (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Life of David Gale (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Are We There Yet? (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanity Fair (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boogeyman (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suspect Zero (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kinsey (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Assault on Precinct 13 (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: D.E.B.S. (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Heart Huckabees (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Too (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Message in a Bottle (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Overboard (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman & Robin (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Final Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Racing Stripes (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carolina (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Little Lady (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Up Close & Personal (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Be Cool (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Jacket (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tarzan 2 (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man of the House (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jack (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Domestic Disturbance (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Dirty Shame (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Not Without My Daughter (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cutting Edge (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man Without a Face (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grumpier Old Men (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thorn Birds (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dying Young (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rainmaker (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ten Commandments (1956); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Do (But I Don't) (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grumpy Old Men (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Anger (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Kid (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Juror (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Envy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cell (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In Good Company (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paparazzi (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Human Stain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Bounce (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Undertow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salem's Lot (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: America's Sweethearts (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stir of Echoes (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Sea (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Changing Lanes (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hide and Seek (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bounce (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Machinist (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Constantine (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ring Two (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alexander: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enduring Love (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pacifier (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days of Thunder (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet November (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cursed (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Marksman (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: XXX: State of the Union (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 7 Seconds (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Creek (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Amityville Horror (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Lot Like Love (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angel Eyes (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christine: Special Edition (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of D (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beauty Shop (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Interpreter (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bewitched (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Land of the Dead (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Music of SMASH; Brand: Katharine McPhee; Review: This is a great soundtrack. Every song is outstanding. The Katherine Mcphee songs on this soundtrack are way superior than her own CD. please purchase this collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Lounge; Brand: David Arkenstone; Review: This is a beautiful collection of Christmas music. I first heard David Arkenstone on a sample collection, and his music was the best in that collection. So i purchased his solo recording.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Ruth Wallis; Review: The songs contained on this CD are catchy and fun to listen to. I find myself singing the songs days later, they will pop into my head suddenly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Mary Christmas; Brand: Mary J. Blige; Review: Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful. Every song is a gem. There are Jazz songs, a song sung in French, a song sung in Spanish and a gospel song. There are also duets with the Clark Sisters, Jessie J.,Barbra Streisand, and Marc Antony. This is a must have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis; Review: I am a 58 yo white male. I had no idea who these artists were. I always heard a song all over the TV but I had no idea of the song. While watching the Grammys, I heard the song. It was "Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. I immediately purchased the album. I have played this album non-stop. This is the best that I have ever heard. Every song is great. I love every song on this album. I am looking forward to future recordings from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. This is a great buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lady Sings Jazz & Blues: Stolen Moments remastered; Brand: Diana Ross; Review: This is a beautiful recording. All of the songs from Lady Sings the Blues. There are also additional Jazz songs included. To listen to Diana Ross singing live is truly a amazing experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Classic Moments; Brand: Patti LaBelle; Review: This is a beautiful recording. There are a variety of musical genres. There are jazz, R&B,gospel, and pop songs. There are also two duets with Mary J Blige & Elton John.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Foreign Land; Brand: 3 Winans Brothers; Review: The song "I Really Miss You" is a beautiful song. This song will touch anyone who has lost someone. Anyone can relate and appreciate the words of this song. The 3 Winans have beautiful voices.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stages; Brand: Josh Groban; Review: Josh Groban has an amazing and powerful voice. This is a beautiful recording. All of the songs are Showstoppers. There are duets with Kelly Clarkson and Audra McDonald. There are rare recordings that you do not hear. There is a combination song of Children will listen and Not while I'm around. Beautiful together. There is also Empty chairs and empty tables from Les Miz.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fun Home Original Cast Recording; Brand: Michael Cerveris; Review: This soundtrack is awesome. I never saw the show but on the Tonys, the song "Ring of Keys" was performed by a 12 year old girl. The performance was the only standing ovation of the night. The soundtrack features songs and dialogue, it is like you are at the show. I would highly recommend this soundtrack. Enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: Popsicle Molds Set - BPA Free - 6 Ice Pop Makers + 1 Extra Mold + Silicone Funnel; Brand: lebice; Review: Fantastic ! Make any kind I want !! Love it a lot less sugar & cheaper !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Optimus H-4110 9-Inch Dish Heater; Brand: Optimus; Review: May return afraid of a fire ! However it provides good heat!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: BANBERRY DESIGNS Decorative Lanterns - Set of 2 Black Lantern with LED Pillar Candle and a 5 Hour Timer; Brand: BANBERRY DESIGNS; Review: Loved these lanterns ! Great decorated with silk flowers for dining table.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Original Salbree Microwave Popcorn Popper with Lid, Silicone Popcorn Maker, Collapsible Bowl BPA Free - 14 Colors Available; Brand: Salbree; Review: works great and much healthier than bags microwave popcorn; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Original Salbree Microwave Popcorn Popper, Silicone Popcorn Maker, Collapsible Bowl BPA Free - 14 Colors Available (Blue); Brand: Salbree; Review: works great and much healthier than bags microwave popcorn; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Original Salbree Microwave Popcorn Popper, Silicone Popcorn Maker, Collapsible Bowl BPA Free - 14 Colors Available (Black); Brand: Salbree; Review: works great and much healthier than bags microwave popcorn; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Genuine OEM Honda Accord 4dr Wiper Insert Pair Front 2013-2014; Brand: Honda; Review: perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EPAuto CP134 (CF10134) Honda & Acura Replacement Premium Cabin Air Filter includes Activated Carbon; Brand: EPAuto; Review: Ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TYC 800003P Honda Replacement Cabin Air Filter; Brand: TYC; Review: ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EPAuto GP476 GP476 (CA11476) Rigid Panel Engine Air Filter for Honda Accord (2013-2014), TLX (2015); Brand: EPAuto; Review: ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Champion Spark Plugs 861 Spark Plug J19Lm Ea.Boxed Champion; Brand: Champion; Review: Ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ECOGARD XA10005 Premium Engine Air Filter Fits Honda Accord / Acura TLX; Brand: EcoGard; Review: Ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ECOGARD XC35519 Premium Cabin Air Filter Fits Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot / Acura MDX, TL, TSX, RDX; Brand: EcoGard; Review: ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Chulia Heritage Hotel; City: George Town Penang Island Penang; Review: You need to give extra attention to get to this as you couldn't see it from the main road of Chulia Street. The street is one of the busiest in Penang. You can't smoking in the room or else you will be fine. The location is in the middle of Penang, which is Chulia Street where got many attractions nearby. The nightlife wouldn't be boring if you stay here as got many place like reggae bar.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bukit Merah Laketown Resort; City: Semanggol Kerian District Perak; Review: Stay at the apartment for 3 days and 2 nights for a camp (work related). The room that I stay is for two people. Every basic requirement are provided but for TV, the hotel need to work something on it as the reception is terrible. The room is quite comfortable but the equipment a bit old. If you are stay at the 2nd level and above, the view is great. Cleanliness is average and it is the area that the hotel still could do the improvement.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ren i Tang; City: George Town Penang Island Penang; Review: Located at Little India, the place is an open air cafe. Exciting cafe with old chinese design is great place for coffee. The coffee is good, a number of different coffee is served. Its fresh lemonade is worth to try, so do the handmade ice cream. Location wise is Ren I Tang superior.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VX The Fifty Hostel; City: Bangkok; Review: Stayed here for 4 nights, it is hard for me to write anything bad about this hostel. The price is way too cheap compare to the pleasant time during my stayed. I just want list down all the great things and reasons of why you should stay here when you are in Bangkok. Cheap, location wise (near to the On Nut BTS station, Tesco, 7E), good neighborhood, good level of cleanliness, almost complete facilities which majority of it are free except the washing machine and friendly staff. Definitely will stay here again. Thanks VX the Fifty!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kuantan Backpackers; City: Kuantan Kuantan District Pahang; Review: It is hard for me to find this tiny hostel as the signboard is too small. Called the hostel and they told me it is just beside the Watson store along the Jalan Tun Ismail 5. The hostel is equipped with all the necessary facilities - aircond, fans, TV, bathroom, kitchen and WiFi. During my time here, it got only 4 traveller that stay here. The room is good. The cleanliness also is acceptable. The price is good, I got RM59 for 2 nights. Recommended as this is the only hostel in Kuantan.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hotel Helang; City: Langkawi Langkawi District Kedah; Review: The most closest hotel to the airport, it will take less than 10 minutes by walking. A gigantic in size, the hotel is a white building which you could easily notice just after you step outside the airport. Of course, the location of this hotel that encourage me to stay here. It is so convenient for anyone to catch your flight back home. Other than that, I don't think it is worth the money. The hotel maintenance is poor. I really think that this hotel with this big building should had much better maintenance works. In my 3 days staying, the is only one lift that working, while the another one is dead since day 1. There is one occasion where both are not working and the staff at the counter never bother to let you know about it. You could find many improper condition of accommodation or things in this hotel. One example, the carpet in each floor is just so dirty and seems they never bother to properly placed it nicely as you could see how terrible its condition is. The lift is dull. The moment you step inside this hotel automatically you could feel how dull and boring this hotel is. Led flat screen TV is provided only for you to watch the only two available channels, TV2 and TV3 with the poorest quality you could ever had. WiFi provided which its quality is equal to snail. The room is spacious, so do the toilet. Bathtub is provided. There are also one work desk, set of sofas with small table and a mini fridge rpvided inside the room. If not mistaken, there are 3 plug point in the room.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Langit Langi Hotel Port Dickson; City: Port Dickson Negeri Sembilan; Review: The space for the room will automatically makes you save your energy when you check in here. It is too tiny even I can't perform my pray inside the room. It is very not suitable for the people of westerner size to stay here. The TV also placed at a very minimal high which it is very high possibility for you to crash it down with your head accidentally at any times. The staffs is very busy with their own personal business rather than serve the guests. There are 3 occasions where I need to wait almost more than 10 minutes at the counter, waiting for the staff. I will not come again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Waterfront Hotel; City: Kuching Sarawak; Review: This is one the newest hotel in the city. The location is just a 5 minutes walk to Kuching waterfront and China Town. Stay here for one night, all I could conclude are the accommodation facilities and services here are top class. The room I stay had a very nice view of Kuching, as it confront the state government building and the lighting of it on the night is amazing. The room is well equipped with all the hotel usual facilities - wifi, TV, fridge, toiletries etc. The breakfast here is top class. It is so good. Various local food served The hotel got a medium size of swimming pool places at the same level with the cafe. U need to scan your hotel card in order to enter the pool area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VX The Fifty Hostel; City: Bangkok; Review: VX The Fifty is beyond my expectation. Thanks for served me well for my first trip to Bangkok. The place is very nice, comfort, friendly, location wise and clean. Most of all, you pay peanut for gem! Got kitchen which equipped with all necessary thing that a proper kitchen need. It is shared by all the people that stay here. Also got a section for leisure. Got board games, music instrument etc here for you. That's all I could write as I really need to go toilet now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Kosher Casual Women's Modest Knee Length Sports Skirt with Leggings; Brand: Kosher Casual; Review: I'm 5 foot 3 inches and weigh 240 lbs. The 3XL fit me very comfortably and length looked like photo. Fits high waisted on me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Little Pony Fluttershy Yay Adult Black T-shirt; Brand: My Little Pony; Review: I wish there were more colors. Good quality tee. Love Fluttershy, so had to have it. It's all men's sizes but it doesn't matter to me because I like the looser fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RYKA Women's Influence 2 Cross-Training Shoe; Brand: Ryka; Review: My second purchase of this shoe (different color) because it really worked for dance exercise as far pivoting without catching the sole on the smooth floor surface, while staying stable overall. I'm a heavy gal with low arches, so I would have liked some more padding and arch support. The balls of my feet were particularly feeling the burn.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: N'Ice Caps Big Girls Fleece Lined Cable Knit Hat/Scarf/Converter Glove Set; Brand: ; Review: This set is very pretty and seems to be very warm. I bought it for a charity drive at work to gather hats and gloves for children and I wanted something in neutral colors. The lady collecting the donations noted how nice the set was.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: N'Ice Caps Boys Sherpa Lined Micro Fleece 4 Tassle Hat/Scarf/Glove 3PC Set; Brand: ; Review: I bought this set to donate to a charity drive at work for children's hats and gloves. Looking over it, it seems like a very nice, warm set. The lady taking the donation noted how nice it was.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDE Girl's Stockings Microfiber Opaque Footed Kids Tights; Brand: HDE; Review: I was impressed by the quality of these tights. They are not as flimsy as others I've bought, and my daughter thinks they are comfortable even with the tougher material. After a half dozen dance classes with washing in the washing machine--gentle cycle and in lingerie bag--they still look like new. And the price is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kicks Baby/Little/Big Kids' Cotton Opaque Tights - 3 Packs; Brand: Kicks; Review: Great cool weather tight for those days when it's too cold for bare legs or thin nylon tights but too warm for thick knit tights. Shade was not as dark as appears in picture.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Leading Men Don't Dance: A Revue 1997 Studio Cast; Brand: Richard Muenz; Review: What a blend of hilariously funny satire of music and show business and serious romantic music. These four leading men with brillant vocals and harmonizing have put together a CD that will keep you laughing, swooning, and entertained. If you need a CD to help when life is getting way too complicated and stressful, this would be the CD--it captures you with their wit, their joy and fun and their passion. I loved it and cannot stop playing it especially at work--it brings smiles and laughter to my day. A must CD for your collection. Each vocalist is brillant unto themselves but when they sing together-the blend is heavenly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tick, Tick... Boom! 2001 Original Off-Broadway Cast; Brand: Jonathan Larson; Review: Loved it, loved it, loved it! I have been singing one of the songs over and over in my head--Actions speak Louder than Words. It is an amazing production--well worth the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chaplin: The Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording; Brand: Christopher Curtis; Review: Excellent vocals and production quality. It took me back to when I saw the show and even if I hadn't seen the production, this would be an outstanding CD to buy to give you a taste of how great the show was. I highly recommend this CD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mystery of Edwin Drood New 2013 Broadway Cast Recording; Brand: Chita Rivera; Review: Great vocals and music filled with laughter and tenderness. It brought me back to the times that I saw the show. I loved this cast album and would highly recommend it to anyone who loves musical theatre.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Closer Than Ever: Original Cast Recording; Brand: Brent Barrett; Review: Hilarious and highly entertaining. Maltby and Shire are an outstanding musical team that ranks right up there with the greats! I laughed at the silly songs and cried during the tender ones. This is a must get CD for people who love musical theatre.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maltby & Shire's: Closer Than Ever; Brand: The York Theatre; Review: Having seen the production five times, I was eagerly anticipating the CD. Jay Records, the cast and the production team more than excelled at achieving the highest quality sound that I have ever heard on a CD. The vocals literally blew me away---powerful, crisp, clear, passionate and animated so much so that I thought I was back at the York Theatre in the front row seeing the show, For those who have never seen this show but love musical theatre this CD is well worth the price--it is balanced between passionate and affectionate love songs, animated hilarious songs and songs describing the ups and downs of relationships. For me it is a great CD to unwind at the end of a work day, when I am needing my spirits lifted and/or when I am in a silly mood. It provides great entertainment. I would highly recommend the purchase of this CD!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: Carhartt Men's Washed Duck Work Dungaree Flannel Lined B111; Brand: ; Review: These aren't quite a "loose" fitting jean. I normally wear Levi's 569's in 32x30. I bought the Carhartt's in 33x30 and they fit about the same as the Levi's with 10 minutes of break-in. One important thing to note is the Carhartt's don't really loosen up as you wear them. The Carhartt's are also about 1" longer than my Levi's. They are a little stiffer than most jeans only because they haven't had 1/2 their life washed away at the factory; which I think is a good thing. These Dungarees are comfortable enough to lounge around the house in, too. Don't expect the flannel to be thick like some puffy ski pants. These Dungarees are built for function, allowing you to move... it's a lightweight flannel; just enough to keep the wind out, and keep you warm when you're working in the cold. I anticipate getting at least half a dozen(probably more) winters of heavy use out of these pants. And I will be buying more. So should you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Washed Duck Work Dungaree Flannel Lined B111; Brand: ; Review: These aren't quite a "loose" fitting jean. I normally wear Levi's 569's in 32x30. I bought the Carhartt's in 33x30 and they fit about the same as the Levi's with 10 minutes of break-in. One important thing to note is the Carhartt's don't really loosen up as you wear them. The Carhartt's are also about 1" longer than my Levi's. They are a little stiffer than most jeans only because they haven't had 1/2 their life washed away at the factory; which I think is a good thing. These Dungarees are comfortable enough to lounge around the house in, too. Don't expect the flannel to be thick like some puffy ski pants. These Dungarees are built for function, allowing you to move... it's a lightweight flannel; just enough to keep the wind out, and keep you warm when you're working in the cold. I anticipate getting at least half a dozen(probably more) winters of heavy use out of these pants. And I will be buying more. So should you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Washed Duck Work Dungaree Flannel Lined B111; Brand: ; Review: These aren't quite a "loose" fitting jean. I normally wear Levi's 569's in 32x30. I bought the Carhartt's in 33x30 and they fit about the same as the Levi's with 10 minutes of break-in. One important thing to note is the Carhartt's don't really loosen up as you wear them. The Carhartt's are also about 1" longer than my Levi's. They are a little stiffer than most jeans only because they haven't had 1/2 their life washed away at the factory; which I think is a good thing. These Dungarees are comfortable enough to lounge around the house in, too. Don't expect the flannel to be thick like some puffy ski pants. These Dungarees are built for function, allowing you to move... it's a lightweight flannel; just enough to keep the wind out, and keep you warm when you're working in the cold. I anticipate getting at least half a dozen(probably more) winters of heavy use out of these pants. And I will be buying more. So should you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: Salomon; Review: These shoes are great for trail use. I wear a 10.5(d) in Nike, Adidas, Sketchers and basically any shoe I try on but, the same 10.5 in the Solomon Speedcross feels a bit short and definitely narrow at the ball of the foot. Water does bead up on the exterior so I would call them water resistant. I will buy these again, just in a larger/wider size.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: Salomon; Review: These shoes are great for trail use. I wear a 10.5(d) in Nike, Adidas, Sketchers and basically any shoe I try on but, the same 10.5 in the Solomon Speedcross feels a bit short and definitely narrow at the ball of the foot. Water does bead up on the exterior so I would call them water resistant. I will buy these again, just in a larger/wider size.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe (14 D(M) US, White/Boss Blue/Black); Brand: Salomon; Review: These shoes are great for trail use. I wear a 10.5(d) in Nike, Adidas, Sketchers and basically any shoe I try on but, the same 10.5 in the Solomon Speedcross feels a bit short and definitely narrow at the ball of the foot. Water does bead up on the exterior so I would call them water resistant. I will buy these again, just in a larger/wider size.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Nite Ize DoohicKey Key Chain Multi Tool, Stainless Steel 5-in-1 Multi Tool With Bottle Opener + Carabiner; Brand: Nite Ize; Review: I'd give this 4.5 stars if I could. I can't say I love it, but I really do like it a lot! Works as advertised. I've opened many boxes with this and it works great in that application. Much better than using a key or similar. And just as handy as a key - as it's on my key ring. I like the opener, came in handy already on one occasion. I'm sure that number will steadily increase over time. Having a bottle opener at the ready can make you a hero. It's fairly light weight. I didn't really notice it when it was added to my key ring - but full disclosure, my key ring has 9 keys and a huge VW Key-fob.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maxcraft 60609 7-In-1 Precision Pocket Screwdriver Colors May Vary; Brand: MAXCRAFT; Review: Handy little screwdriver. The bits fit in the handle. They are well machined and look fairly tough, but time will tell. The handle is very lightweight, aluminum I believe. Feels a bit like plastic. The bits fit into the slot and appear to be held in place with a magnet. Works fine. But there's no real positive feel that your bit is locked into place. It just stays. There is lots of room left over in the handle, even with all 7 bits inside. This will be a very useful item that will stay in the car for those times when the larger all-in-one multi tool drivers are too big. I think the only negative is there isn't a top spinner to help with turning the driver. I can't recommend the full price, but when on sale, not bad at all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SE PT9.6 Cordless Variable Speed Rotary Tool; Brand: SE; Review: This is a nice, inexpensive rotary tool. It is just like my much more expensive dremel, but battery powered and 1/6th the price. Power is ample for most general tasks. I used it to sharpen the lawn mower blades. Worked perfect for that task. I've been trying to get our puppy desensitized to the sound and feel, and have made some progress in that regard, but she still doesn't like it. I really wish there was a guard to be purchased for these. I think someone would make some money on that if they could get it into production. A universal guard for all these types of rotary tools would sell - well. For the purpose, it's OK, and would be much better with a guard. For general rotary tool uses, it's great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KINCO 901 Men's Pigskin Leather Ski Glove, HeatKeep Thermal Lining, Draylon Thread, Small, Golden; Brand: KINCO INTERNATIONAL; Review: Took these to Montana for a week long ski trip. Weather was cold, around 6 - 14 degrees Fahrenheit. These were pretty good all by themselves, but when I added a chemical heater pack to each, they were down right toasty! I had gone through the heating/snow seal process at least 5 times before I used them. For a week these stayed dry and warm. After 5 days of all day use, I noted a little sign they were starting to absorb some water into the leather in a few places. Never felt wet inside. Likely didn't apply enough snow seal to those places. Will remedy the issue with another round of snow seal and a little heat. These run fairly true to size. I will likely get another pair in a size smaller simply to have on warmer days when the extra bulk and space isn't needed. The bigger gloves are perfect for super cold days as the extra room is good for holding warm air. Overall - Highly Recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BMOUO 2 Reels 12V 32.8ft Waterproof Flexible RGB LED Strip Light Kit, Multi-colored, SMD5050 300 LEDs, LED Strip Kit; Brand: BMOUO; Review: Our son wanted these lights for his bedroom. This was the best deal for this length of lights with the included remote and power supply. The double sided tape was unable to keep the lights up for any length of time. And once one section starts falling, it all wants to come down. These are now secure on his wall with epoxy glue. I'm sure it will be difficult to remove, but that's his problem in a few years.... The lights are bright and work great. Function is easy. Pick a color on the remote or a setting that changes the colors. The lights can be dimmed about 1/2 their full brightness. They can be set to flash, strobe, cycle through colors, or a combo of those. It's pretty easy to use and seems decent enough that they will last. These LEDs put out some heat. I noticed that when they were on for a few hours, there was clearly some head output. Not burning hot, but warm. I can't confirm if they are waterproof as we haven't tried. Overall, we are happy with this purchase and would recommend them to others for indoor applications.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Senate to try to override Trump emergency declaration veto Thursday; Abstract: The Senate on Thursday will attempt to override President Trump's veto of a resolution nixing his emergency declaration on the border wall. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) set up a veto override vote for Thursday at 1:45 p.m., as he wrapped up the Senate's work on Wednesday and set the schedule for Thursday. The vote will come less than two days after Trump vetoed the resolution, which passed the House and Senate last month. ...; Category: news
Title: Actors and actresses with famous mothers; Abstract: A lot of people go into the family business. However, not everybody's family business is acting. Many actors have followed in the footsteps of their family members, including, in some instances, their mothers.; Category: movies
Title: Pelosi arrives in Jordan with bipartisan congressional delegation; Abstract: Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) arrived in Jordan on Saturday, where the House's top Democrat is leading a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers to meet with top Jordanian officials.; Category: news
Title: These One-Pot Pasta Recipes Are the Answer to Quick and Easy Dinner; Abstract: Does dinner get any easier than one-pot pasta?; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Jerry Fogel Dies: 'The Mothers-In-Law' & 'The White Shadow' Co-Star Was 83; Abstract: Jerry Fogel, a longtime screen actor best remembered as the beleaguered bridegroom Jerry Buell on the NBC sitcom The Mothers-in-Law, has died, He was 83. Fogel, who diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2008, died Monday at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, his family announced. The son of a Rochester, N.Y, movie theater owner,; Category: tv
Title: Popeyes mocks Chick-fil-A for National Sandwich Day blunder, reignites sandwich wars; Abstract: Popeyes is mocking Chick-fil-A as the chicken sandwich wars heat up once again before National Sandwich Day.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: My New Instant, Bare-Fridge Dinner Starring Eggs, Of Course; Abstract: Every week in Genius Recipes often with your help! Food52 Creative Director and lifelong Genius-hunter Kristen Miglore is unearthing recipes that will change the way you cook. For the nights the many, many nights when I forget about dinner, I found a new escape hatch. It's faster than boiling a pot of pasta water, easier to clean up than grilled cheese, and only requires adding one more staple to your fridge that might not already be there....; Category: foodanddrink | mind |
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Title: Our Own Candle Company Fresh Linen Scented 13 Ounce Mason Jar Candle; Brand: Our Own Candle Company; Review: Hardly any scent.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Our Own Candle Company Heaven Scented 13 Ounce Mason Jar Candle; Brand: Our Own Candle Company; Review: Hardly any scent.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Our Own Candle Company Blueberry Pie Scented 13 oz Mason Jar Candle - Made in The USA; Brand: Our Own Candle Company; Review: Hardly any scent.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN651B Black Countertop with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor, 1.2 Cu. Ft, 1200W; Brand: Panasonic; Review: Its great - love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Our Own Candle Company Black Raspberry Vanilla Scented 13 Ounce Mason Jar Candle Company; Brand: Our Own Candle Company; Review: The reviews I read made me think these had a strong scent - they do not.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SlipX Solutions Adhesive Paw Print Bath Treads Add Non-Slip Traction to Tubs, Showers, Pools, Boats, Stairs & More (6; Brand: SlipX Solutions; Review: Great - buy two packs for a regular size tub; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Life of Death; Author: Visit Amazon's Weston A. Kincade Page; Review: This is Weston's first foray into the young adult realm. It stays at the right age level, dealing with problems of real teenagers. Alex has a gift, reliving someone else's death. It just feels like he's going crazy. Good horror isn't rubber monsters or eating brains. It is an attempt (like Slaughter House Five and the fire bombing of Dresden) to discuss something so big and so horrifying that we don't know where to begin. We enjoy it because we identify with the characters. But beyond the voyeurism, we like the idea that everyone has secrets they try to bury. Our hero is armed with a flashlight and a shovel. The Shining was King's fear of becoming his alcoholic father. Dream Catcher was Cancer. Horror is primal, filled with symbols we can't elucidate. It is the knowledge that some things cannot be suppressed. Will he master the ability or get beaten to a pulp by the forces in his small town?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sundered; Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Mayer Page; Review: Mara Wilson thought she had a lot of problems, until a species-extinction event, reminiscent of "I am Legend". Just when you think you've heard the worst, there's more. The story has some unique twists and complications as the disorder progresses. They have to say goodbye to the humanity of their friends and civilization as they know it. Non-stop action, physical and emotional, as Mara realizes she's stronger than she thought. She has to be. My main complaint was how short it was, a 32K novella. It felt like the pilot of a series, not a complete book. quote - "I never thought I'd see the day a zombie apocalypse would happen"; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amador Lockdown eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Coral Russell Page; Review: his is part of Coral's "Paranormal Posse" collection. I read it in one sitting. Starting with the focus on the Posse and jumping at shadows in the cemetary was great. I think the interview style of interleaving the initial events works very well. Like a forensic crime show, this despicts how paranormal investigators do legwork and the tools of the trade. This story is a good portrait of normal people with everyday problems that get interrupted by the supernatural. Apart from the ghost angle, it asks fundamental human questions. How far would you go as a parent to fix a problem with one of your own children? Favorite line: "You know the serial killer, Ted Bundy? He had it."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rook: Allie's War: Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's JC Andrijeski Page; Review: Allie's being adopted and cheating boyfriend are the least of her problems. After a few unusual experiences, Allie finds out she's a seer--an important one. But she doesn't find out the rules before organizations of immortal aliens are fighting over her. She has to learn how to perceive many levels of reality, reminiscent of "Night Watch," and adjust her world view. The psionic, physical, and romantic action never stop. If you liked the powers in the movies "Push", "the Hidden", or the long car chase battle in "Matrix 2", this book is for you. Favorite quote during a highspeed chase:"I can either stay down or wear a seat belt...pick one"; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nobody Gets the Girl; Author: Visit Amazon's James Maxey Page; Review: I got this one at Half-Priced Books and it far exceeded my expectations. The main character was a hero only by accident, recruited by a character we'll refer to as the primer-mover of the novel. He's the one leading a group of heroes against a group of villains, hoping Nobody will tip the scales. There are a few splatter-punk places, but they're all funny. The ending was shades of Watchmen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Child of the Ghosts; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Moeller Page; Review: The cover was awesome. The premise, the character development, action, and magic were tops. It was a satisfying reading experience. I would highly recommend this author and series. I liked the link to order the next book at the end. However, I found lots of simple grammar problems, all of which could be fixed by another editing pass: + *Many* sentences beginning with buts and ands, several with multiple ands. + way too many items repeated verbatim by several characters on sequential pages. + the multitude of one-sentence paragraphs felt too choppy. + needs to use more pronouns instead of repeating characters' names several times a paragraph. Mainly the first quarter of the book. + ### usually means end of book, not end of scene + a couple smashed together paragraphs, like when the poison-making woman talks to the main character after her rescue + typo: a an enslaved + a map would help after the third country + I'm sure you killed Ilkana, but I didn't see that in the text + you hit the 6 week mark with the hand to hand trainer twice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King's Envoy: Artesans of Albia; Author: Visit Amazon's Cas Peace Page; Review: An apprentice who desperately needs to take the next step in the arts meets a power female major who everyone loves. The cover art was fantastic, and I read this in two days. The laws of magic and the realms were well thought out and explained. The Major was a cool character and interacted in interesting ways with everyone. You'll be turning pages to find out why the demons are invading Taran's homeland. Be warned that this is a cliffhanger, and you'll need the next book to see things resolved.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Life of Death: The Golden Bulls (Volume 2); Author: Weston Kincade; Review: In this sequel, Alex uses his skills to track a serial killer who sacrifices one victim a year on Sept 20. With his ability to see the final moments before the victim's death, he attempts to find out the identity of the killer behind the Anubis mask and why all these people from his home town had to suffer. There are even more secrets buried in DC when he follows the trail there. As I was reading, I kept thinking of the series "Kolshak the Night Stalker", the episode where the everything went right for a certain golden young man . . . until the Mayan gods wanted their human sacrifice. Without spoiling, I was right that a price needed to be paid. There are several side trips into Egyptology and forensic pathology like "Bones". The finale was cinematic in its scope.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: De Novo Syndrome: A Novel of the DMB Files; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Buckner Page; Review: I received a free copy of this e-book for an honest review. Serious telekinetic action, reminiscent of the Matrix, X-Men, or Star Wars. In a Quantum Leap style lab, Jim Buckner is a day away from unlocking the secrets of human DNA that will save his daughter and complete his life's work, but the battlefield for the next evolutionary step comes smashing through his door. Can he sort the lies from the truth in a running gun battle that turns his whole life upside down? The hero's struggle with new abilities reminded me of one of my favorite authors, Keith Laumer (Ultimax Man, Shifter series, etc). The constant action felt like Maximum Ride. I would've given it a five, but I couldn't always tell when the bad guys were dead. The characterization of everyone present was excellent and fully formed, but we never even hear the name of the girl's mother.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Kill an Assassin; Author: Weston Kincade; Review: In book one we saw the origin of Madelin and her nemesis from the same experiments. In this book, we see her support group and the enemy organization at war. It's like reading year one of a new Marvel comic, with new villains and worlds with each episode. All she wants to do is find a world to rest and free the children like herself. When her two biggest foes combine into a teleporting vampire ... Madelin has to dig deep. Don't you wish superpowers came with an instruction book?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passage at Arms; Author: Visit Amazon's Glen Cook Page; Review: I won't read anything else by this publisher. The formatting was horrible on the iPad and windows. The first forty percent of the book can be skipped with no loss. The second half is a confusing,low tech sub chase where a writer from the 80s had a journalist from the future using exclusively paper to write on and run out. No computers in this future. I saw nothing to recommend this book other than the cover.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Salvage and Demolition; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Powers Page; Review: I thought I was buying a novel, so I'm glad I bought it on sale. This took about 90 minutes to read and I was shocked to find it had ended. It felt too light because the art padded the length and he said almost everything twice. Still, I was left with that wisp of melancholy like "A Rose for Ecclesiastes." Three Days to Never was a much better "time travel" piece by Powers. He's a master of the historically bizarre, researching odd things that really happened and finding occult ways to explain them. It's always a joy ride.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Backworlds; Author: Visit Amazon's M. Pax Page; Review: this story had potential, but it was incomplete and way too short. We only get introduced to the crew. On the plus side, it reminded me of classic Jack Vance. All manner of cultures viewed through the eyes of a rogue with a mission to get easy wealth. I've heard that screen writers define a story as three disasters followed by a conclusion. The is just the disaster parts. The main character never does anything effectively other than cleaning, despite bragging to the contrary. The book was free to induce people to buy the rest. I wouldn't want to go through another round of pointless pummeling. Not sure why the other characters stuck with him.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: The Alchemist; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Das Buch ist nichts weltbewegendes. Ein paar nette Instagram-Weisheiten. Muntert allerdings auf und stimmt einen positiver uber das Leben, wenn man sich gerade in einem Loch befindet.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Eleganz des Igels; Author: Muriel Barbery; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: Ganz nettes Buch. Ich konnte allerdings mit dem pausenlosen Gerede uber Kunst, Philosophie etc. nicht viel anfangen. Mit diesen Themen habe ich generell nicht besonders viel am Hut, versuche jedoch immer wieder mal etwas daruber zu lesen. Meistens ist es verlorene Liebesmuh, so wie auch hier. Das Buch hatte trotzdem etwas besonderes. Ich kann mir vorstellen, dass jemand der sich fur die Themen in diesem Buch interessiert, begeistert sein wird.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon, #2); Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Barbie und Ken decken Verschworung auf und retten die Welt. Sie finden diffuse Symbole und Geheimnachrichten in Gemalden etc., was dann als Wissenschaft bezeichnet wird. Das hat mich alles massiv gestort. Auch die Tatsache, dass der Autor die als eindeutig falsch erwiesene Geschichte von Newton und seinem Apfel weiterverbreitet, dabei aber standig einen wissenschaftlichen Anspruch erhebt. Mit Wissenschaft hat das alles jedoch rein gar nichts zu tun. Mir hat es den restlichen Unterhaltungswert des Buches fast vollstandig verdorben. Hatte der Autor diese ganze Symbolik etc. nicht als wissenschaftliche Fakten ausgegeben, hatte ich dem Buch wahrscheinlich mehr abgewinnen konnen. Falls man sich jedoch an diesen Dingen nicht besonders stort, ist die Geschichte durchaus spannend.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wenn das Schlachten vorbei ist; Author: T.C. Boyle; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: Sehr realistisch dargestelltes Dilemma zwischen Umwelt- und Tierschutz. Auch die beiden Protagonisten sind glaubwurdig charakterisiert. Anfangs kam es mir vor, als ob Boyle sich vor allem bei seiner Figur Dave LaJoy etwas zu sehr am Klischeebild des Tierschutzers bedient. Nach einigem Nachdenken habe ich allerdings festgestellt, dass dieses Klischeebild leider zu oft der Wahrheit entspricht. Die Erfahrungen die Alma mit Dave macht, habe ich selbst auch schon des Ofteren mit selbsternannten, pseudo-investigativen Tierschutzern erlebt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Der Trotzkopf; Author: Emmy von Rhoden; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Der Schreibstil war sehr angenehm und flussig zu lesen. Zu Anfang war mir Ilse sehr sympathisch und eine echte Abwechslung zu den braven lieben Frauencharakteren in den meisten Klassikern. Ware sie so geblieben, hatte ich dem Buch durchaus vier Sterne gegeben. Die Geschichte wurde dann leider mit Ilses Charakter zerstort. Ein lebenslustiges, freies, selbstbewusstes Madchen wird zu einer braven, mundtoten, scheuen Dame umgeformt. Schade um die arme Ilse. Sie hat mir einfach nur Leid getan. Das Buch ist von da an den Bach runter gegangen und endet damit, dass Ilse ganz schicklich heiratet. Und sie lebte unglucklich und frustriert bis ans Ende ihrer Tage.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Frankenstein; Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Bin etwas zwiegespalten und habe lange uber die Bewertung, ob jetzt zwei oder eher drei Sterne, nachgedacht. Das Buch stellt die Frage wer oder was eigentlich ein Monster ist. Es stellt gut dar, wie ein vermeintliches "Monster" erst durch seine Mitmenschen bzw. die Gesellschaft zum Monster gemacht wird. Meiner Meinung nach wird hier aber wieder das typische Klischeebild des grossenwahnsinnigen Wissenschaftlers, der Gott spielt und sein Werk anschliessend nicht mehr unter Kontrolle hat, vertreten. Dieses Bild wird von Schriftstellern anscheinend sehr gern aufgegriffen und weiterverbreitet, auch wenn es fernab jeder Realitat liegt. Vielleicht nehme ich das als Wissenschaftlerin auch zu personlich, jedenfalls stort mich dieses Klischee mittlerweile sehr. Nichtsdestotrotz behandelt das Buch wie oben beschrieben, einige interessante Gedanken. Daher doch drei Sterne, vor allem im Vergleich zu anderen zwei-Sterne-Buchern.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Das Kind; Author: Sebastian Fitzek; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Ich hatte das Buch selbst nicht gekauft und gelesen, da ich generell nicht so der Fan von Thriller bin. Eine Freundin hat allerdings davon geschwarmt und es mir ausgeliehen. Zum Gluck. Hatte ich mir das Buch gekauft, hatte ich mich sehr geargert. Ich fand die Geschichte einfach nur extrem hahnebuchend. Die Handlung war meiner Meinung nach flach und an den Haaren herbeigezogen. War mein erster Fitzek und auch mein letzter.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Faeries; Author: Brian Froud; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, children, poetry, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Wunderschone Aufmachung mit interessantem Volksmythen bzw. Volksglauben. Bei so liebevollen Zeichnungen und tollen Marchen bzw. Sagen kann man uber das Ende des Buches, mit den etwas amusanten "Beweisfotos" von Naturgeistern problemlos hinwegsehen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Warded Man (Demon Cycle, #1); Author: Peter V. Brett; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ich bin etwas zwiegespalten bezuglich dieses Buchs. Einerseits fand ich die Geschichte sehr spannend und faszinierend, andererseits hat sie mich des Ofteren genervt und wutend gemacht. Das Worldbuilding ist z.B. nicht besonders originell. Ein hellhautiges etwas konservatives Volk in einem eher kuhlen Klima und ein etwas orientalisch angehauchtes, dunkelhautigeres Volk, das in der Wuste angesiedelt ist und in dem Frauen kaum Rechte haben. Kommt mir vor wie die ausserst klischeehafte Vorstellung unserer Erde. Eigentlich hatte der Autor dafur keine extra Welt erschaffen mussen. Ich denke nicht, dass ich diese Reihe noch weiter verfolgen werde. Es gibt einfach zu viele andere, bessere Fantasyreihen auf meinem Bucherstapel, die ich unbedingt noch lesen will.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Smaragdgrün (Edelstein-Trilogie, #3); Author: Kerstin Gier; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 3,5 Sterne Obwohl ich normalerweise mit YA nicht so viel anfangen kann, hat mich die Reihe gut unterhalten. Zeitreisen sind immer ein schwieriges Thema, dementsprechend kommt man auch hier nicht an einigen Ungereimtheiten vorbei. Trotzdem hatte die Reihe definitiv Unterhaltungswert!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erwachen (Die Dreizehnte Fee, #1); Author: Julia Adrian; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: Ich fand die Marchenelemente uberraschend gut umgesetzt. Die dusteren Varianten haben mir gut gefallen. Genervt hat das Hin und Her zwischen den beiden Protagonisten. Die Liebesbeziehung stand fur meinen Geschmack zu oft im Vordergrund. Daher war ich bei der Bewertung auch unentschlossen. Das Buch ist schlechter als viele andere vier-Sterne-Bucher (bspw. ist "Der Kinderdieb" - auch ein Retelling- um einiges besser), aber teilweise besser als manche drei-Sterne-Bucher. Entschieden habe ich mich dann fur 3,5 Sterne und ausnahmsweise auf vier Sterne aufgerundet. Normalerweise runde ich eher ab. Diese Bewertung gilt auch fur Band 2 und 3.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fleisch essen?: Eine Aufklärung; Author: Ulrike Weiler; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Endlich, endlich ein wissenschaftliches Buch uber das Thema Fleischkonsum/Tierhaltung. Gerade bei Buchern zu diesem Thema scheint es, als ob die meisten Autoren ihre Informationen ausschliesslich aus Fernsehsendungen, Zeitschriften, subjektiven Erfahrungen und von NGOs beziehen. Ulrike Weiler nennt wissenschaftliche Fakten und belegt diese mit Studien und Zahlen. Ein solches Quellenverzeichnis wurde ich mir von vielen Sachbuchern wunschen. Ab und zu sickert zwar etwas von ihrer personlichen Ansicht durch, das ist jedoch zu verkraften und verleiht dem Buch auch einen gewissen Humor. Man merkt klar, dass die Autorin Agrarwissenschaftlerin ist und zeigt, dass die gangigen Klischees nicht unbedingt mit den wissenschaftlichen Fakten uberein stimmen. Sie beschonigt nicht sondern zeigt auch, dass okologische Tierhaltung nicht immer besser fur die Tiergesundheit oder die Umwelt ist. Ausserdem beschreibt sie den Zielkonflikt zwischen Genusswert, Nachhaltigkeit und Tiergesundheit. Fur alle die sich noch nie oder nur wenig wissenschaftlich mit diesem Thema auseinander gesetzt haben, aber auch fur Fachleute, ist das Buch klar zu empfehlen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hinter der Finsternis (Schattentraum, #1); Author: Mona Kasten; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Es ist schon sehr nervtotend, dass so viele Autorinnen, vor allem im YA-Genre, immer wieder die gleichen Rollenklischees weiter verbreiten. Frau/Madchen wird von irgendeinem total tollen Typen standig aus brenzligen Situationen oder vor dem Leben gerettet. Am besten ist die Protagonistin noch so tollpatschig, dass es schon an damlich grenzt und der tolle Typ verhalt sich ihr gegenuber abweisend, oder auch richtig fies. Was an solchen Personen cool und attraktiv sein soll werde ich nie begreifen. Zusatzlich sind die meisten Geschichten dann noch vollkommen fantasielos. "Hinter der Finsternis" vereint so ziemlich all diese Aspekte. Der Titel ist mir personlich schon zu schwulstig. Die Handlung entspricht fast 1:1 Twilight, die Vampire wurden lediglich durch Elfen ersetzt. Das wirkt jedoch eher wie ein schwacher Versuch etwas eigenes zu kreieren. Gleichzeitig kommt es mir vor, als ob der Humor krampfhaft von Gwendolyn Shepard aus der Edelsteintriologie kopiert wurde. Die Mythologie war absolut unstimmig und oberflachlich umgesetzt. Kein Vergleich zu bspw. Neil Gaiman oder auch Nina Blazon. Der Vergleich mit Neil Gaiman mag etwas extrem sein, trotzdem ware ein bisschen mehr Tiefe nicht zu viel verlangt gewesen. Wahrscheinlich ist das typische Young Adult einfach nichts fur mich, da ich Geschichten in denen der Hauptfokus auf einer Liebesbeziehung liegt, meistens nicht viel abgewinnen kann. Trotzdem gibt es auch in diesem Genre Bucher mit mehr Originalitat. Nina Blazon ist da nochmal ein gutes Beispiel. An "Hinter der Finsternis" konnte ich leider nichts Positives finden.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lord of Chaos (Wheel of Time, #6); Author: Robert Jordan; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: "Wheel of time" oder auf Deutsch "Das Rad der Zeit" ist spatestens ab dem 4. Band zu einer der besten Fantasyreihen geworden, die ich je gelesen habe. Nach dem ersten Band war ich noch etwas skeptisch ob ich uberhaupt weiter lesen soll, da die Geschichte teilweise doch sehr an Herr der Ringe erinnert (Junge aus kleinem abgelegenen Dorf muss ausziehen um die Welt zu retten und Dunklen Herrscher zu besiegen). Glucklicherweise hab ich mich dann doch dazu entschieden den zweiten Band zu lesen, da ich dachte bei 14. Banden wird es noch genug Entwicklungspotential geben. Und ich dachte richtig, von Band zu Band wurde die Geschichte besser, spannender und vor allem immer komplexer. In jedem Band kommen gefuhlte 5 Handlungsstrange, Intrigen und Verwebungen von Charakteren hinzu. Der Ausdruck Verwebungen passt ubrigens perfekt, diejenigen die die Reihe gelesen haben bzw. gerade lesen, wissen was ich meine ;). Mittlerweile verliere ich schon fast den Uberblick uber die Personen und Handlungsstrange, wer mit wem intrigiert etc. Was allerdings nicht negativ gemeint ist. Meiner Meinung nach macht es das von Band zu Band spannender, auch wenn ich mich nach jedem Band frage, wie Robert Jordan das noch toppen will. Im Vergleich zu Wheel of Time wirkt sogar Game of Thrones flach. Damit will ich jetzt keinem Game of Thrones-Fan auf die Fusse treten, ich bin selbst grosser Fan der Reihe bzw. der Serie. Aber Wheel of Time ist tatsachlich noch um einiges komplexer und vor allem magischer. Der perfekte Mix aus Herr der Ringe und Game of Thrones. Die grosste Schwache sind meines Erachtens die Charaktere, zumindest zu Anfang. Die Manner erscheinen alle etwas damlich und die Frauen sind alle intrigante Zicken. Aber das entwickelt sich langsam positiv, bei 14. Banden bin ich zuversichtlich dass da noch sehr viel Luft nach oben ist. In diesem Band sind mir schon einige Charaktere die ich vorher nicht besonders mochte, richtig sympathisch geworden. Egwene ist in diesem Band zu einem meiner Lieblingscharaktere geworden, genauso wie Mat. Der hat mich in den Banden vorher meistens unfassbar aufgeregt mit seinem kindisch-damlichen Playboy-Gehabe, aber in Lord of Chaos fand ich ihn einfach super. Rand wird immer verstorender, wofur ich aber volles Verstandnis habe. In seiner Situation wurde wohl jeder wahnsinnig werden, selbst ohne den Makel Saidin's. Fazit: Allen die Herr der Ringe und/oder Game of Thrones mogen und allen High-Fantasy-Fans sowieso, kann ich Das Rad der Zeit nur empfehlen. Diese absolut geniale Reihe hat zumindest in Deutschland leider nie die Aufmerksamkeit und Popularitat erhalten, die sie verdient.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winter's Heart (Wheel of Time, #9); Author: Robert Jordan; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: Die Handlung kommt wieder deutlich mehr in Fahrt als in Band 8. Das Buch endet in einem lang ersehnten Ereignis und liefert zwar nur wenige Antworten, aber immerhin. Die vorherigen Bande haben immer wieder neue Fragen aufgeworfen, bis man fast den Uberblick verliert. Die Encyclopaedia WoT hat mir in diesem Band sehr weitergeholfen, da ich einige Charaktere nicht mehr zuordnen konnte. Trotz des zahen 8. Bandes und der Langen des 9. Bandes, gibt es kaum eine High-Fantasy Reihe die WoT in Komplexitat, Handlungsstrangen und Charakterfulle ubetrifft. WoT hat endgultig Game of Thrones vom zweiten Platz meiner Lieblingsfantasyreihen verstossen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rotkäppchen und der Hipster-Wolf; Author: Nina MacKay; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 2,5 Sterne Ich konnte mich nicht so ganz mit der Vorstellung von Aschenputtel etc. mit Selfiestick und Aggro-Schneewittchen anfreunden. Die meiste Zeit fand ich die Handlung und vor allem die Figuren eher damlich als witzig. Die Gebruder Grimm wurden sich wahrscheinlich im Grab umdrehen. Ohne das nervige Liebesdreieck war die Geschichte nochmal besser gewesen. Trotzdem hat das Buch an einigen Stellen Unterhaltungswert. Vielleicht werde ich mir sogar irgendwann mal die Vorsetzung durchlesen. Vielleicht.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Isle of Blood (The Monstrumologist, #3); Author: Rick Yancey; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Wahrend der zweite Band etwas schwacher als der erste war, ist dieser dritte Band der bisher beste. Ich wurde diese Reihe auch nicht unbedingt als Jugendbuchreihe oder Young Adult definieren. Meiner Meinung nach ist sie fur Erwachsene sogar besser geeignet. Nicht nur weil es sehr oft, sehr blutig und brutal zugeht. Die Buchreihe wirft viele philosophische Gedanken und Fragen auf. Schon fast im Stil von Stephen King geht es nicht nur um das paranormale Bose. Es geht vielmehr um die Frage wer oder was eigentlich Bose ist. Die Monster haben nichts paranormales, sondern werden wissenschaftlich beschrieben. Schliesslich wird die Monstrumologie auch als anormale Biologie bezeichnet. Auch steht die Monsterjagd nicht unbedingt im Vordergrund, sondern die Definition des Monstrosen. Was ist ein Monster? Ist ein Monster automatisch bose, oder folgt es nur seinen Trieben und Instinkten? Was ist menschlich? Steckt nicht in jedem Menschen selbst ein Monster und ist dieses nicht viel monstroser als Anthropophagi oder andere Monstrositaten? Auch der Protagonist Will Henry macht in diesem Band eine tiefgreifende Entwicklung durch. Die jahrelange Jagd nach Monstern (egal welcher Natur) geht nicht spurlos an ihm voruber. Trotzdem hat es mir einen Stich versetzt zu lesen, welche Handlungen Will wahlt und welche Entscheidungen er trifft. Ich bin sehr gespannt auf den vierten und letzten Teil der Reihe. Die ersten drei Bucher sind einfach grandios. Schade, dass "Der Monstrumologe" im Gegensatz zu "Die funte Welle" nie besonders erfolgreich geworden ist (wobei ich Letztere nie gelesen hab und daher schlecht beurteilen kann welche Reihe besser ist).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Graveyard Book; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Wunderschone, herzerwarmende, aber auch ein bisschen traurige Geschichte uber das Erwachsenwerden. Einen Friedhof als Ort zum Heranwachsen auszuwahlen, fand ich absolut genial-makaber und super passend umgesetzt. Ich bin generell ein Fan von Neil Gaiman's schwarzem Humor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Totenbraut; Author: Nina Blazon; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: "Totenbraut" gibt einen interessanten und offenbar gut recherchierten Einblick in den sudosteuropaischen Vampirkult des 18. Jahrhunderts. Spannende Geschichte und vor allem endlich mal ein Buch das sich mit der historischen Bedeutung des Vampirs auseinander setzt. Vampire (oder auch Strigoi, Urpir etc. wie sie in Sudosteuropa heissen) werden zur Abwechslung mal nicht glorifiziert und auch nicht als verfuhrerisch dargestellt, sondern als das was sie damals auch fur die Bevolkerung waren: Wiederganger die Ungluck und Tod bringen. Die Protagonistin fand ich gut gelungen, einzig das Hin und Her mit Dusan hat teilweise etwas genervt. Aber ein bisschen Drama ist ok, schliesslich sind die Protagonisten alle im Teenager-Alter, da hyperventiliert man ja gerne mal ;). Fur ihr Alter haben sie sich dann sogar relativ erwachsen verhalten, was in der Zeit in der die Geschichte spielt, wohl auch notwendig war. Immerhin ist es nicht bzw. wenn nur sehr leicht ins kitschige abgetriftet. Fazit Endlich mal ein (Jugend)Buch in dem keine kitschige Liebesgeschichte im Vordergrund steht. Ein Buch das gut darstellt, wie sich der Aberglaube der damaligen Zeit auf die Menschen ausgewirkt hat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Peter Pan; Author: J.M. Barrie; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Dieses Buch hat mich sehr verstort. Vielleicht hangt es daran dass ich nicht unvoreingenommen an das Werk herangegangen bin, sondern vorher "Der Kinderdieb" von Brom gelesen hatte. Eine ziemlich dustere Adaption des Klassikers. Deswegen war ich gegenuber Peter Pan bereits etwas skeptisch eingestellt. Der Originial Peter hat mich allerdings noch mehr schockiert als Broms Peter. Fangen wir mal bei den kleinen Dingen an. Mich hat anfangs schon Mr. Darling angewidert. Er gibt dem Hund Medizin in den Napf weil er zu feige ist seinen Kindern gegenuber zuzugeben, dass er die Medizin selbst nicht trinken mag. Dann kriegt der Hund noch zusatzlich eins auf den Deckel weil er vor seinen Kindern nicht als Schwachling dastehen will. Das wird dann als "zarter" Charakter bezeichnet. Ich wurde sowas eher feigen Charakter nennen. So und nun zur Hauptfigur Peter Pan. Ich glaube ich habe einen Protagonisten selten als so verstorend, gruselig und unsympathisch empfunden. Wie in der Adaption "Der Kinderdieb" schon im Titel angedeutet, stiehlt Peter Pan die Kinder von ihren Eltern. Er lockt sie weg und freut sich uber die Tatsache, dass die Eltern nun keine Kinder mehr haben. Wenn Peter nichts essen mochte, sondern nur so tun will als ob, ist das fur ihn ein Spiel bei dem aber alle Kinder mitspielen mussen. Egal wie hungrig sie sind. Erst wenn jemand zu dunn ist um durch die Baumrutsche zu passen, darf er wieder was essen. Wenn jemand nicht so spielt wie Peter das will, bestraft Peter denjenigen hart. Es wird nicht beschrieben wie er ihn bestraft, generell wird vieles nur angedeutet und nicht genau ausgefuhrt. Das macht die Sache teilweise noch gruseliger. So ein Verhalten ist einfach grausam und nicht typisch fur jedes Kind. Peter kann auch nicht bedingungslos ewig jung und sorglos bleiben. Der Preis oder die Bedingung dafur ist, dass er alles und jeden sofort vergisst. Er vergisst Tinkerbell nachdem sie gestorben ist , er vergisst selbst Hook. Ich erwahne jetzt mal wortwortlich ein paar Textstellen die auf mich ebenfalls sehr seltsam und verstorend gewirkt haben: 1. Peter halt generell alles fur ein Spiel, auch Kampfe die als blutig beschrieben werden und Abmetzeln von Piraten ist alles total witzig fur ihn. 2. Peter verschwindet ofters mal eine Zeit lang und wenn er wieder zuruck ist, erkennt man es daran, dass man vor dem Haus uber Leichen stolpert. 3. Wenn die verlorenen Jungs zu dick sind um durch die Baumrutsche zu passen, sorgt Peter auf seine Weise dafur dass sie hindurch passen. 4. Anscheinend bleiben nicht alle Kinder im Nimmerland jung, denn in einer Textstelle wird gesagt: Wenn ein paar verlorene Jungs doch erwachsen werden, sortiert Peter sie aus. Wie bitte? Leichen? Was soll das heissen Peter sorgt auf seine Weise dafur, dass die Jungs hindurch passen und sortiert Kinder die erwachsen werden aus?? Arm abhacken und abmurksen? Vermutlich. Peter Pan ist nichts anderes als ein Soziopath. Brom beschreibt ihn in seinem Nachwort auch sehr treffend als charismatischen Soziopathen. Mein Fazit lautet demnach, dass ich das Buch und vor allem den Protagonisten schlichtweg nicht mochte. Ein paar schone Textstellen gab es dennoch, deswegen; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; Author: Lewis Carroll; Genres: young-adult, children, poetry, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ich verstehe nicht so ganz warum Alice als Kinderbuch eingestuft ist. Ich weiss noch dass ich als Kind schon den Disneyfilm als ziemlich verstorend empfand. Hatte ich das Buch damals gelesen, hatte ich wahrscheinlich Albtraume gekriegt. Da ich das Buch aber eben erst jetzt als Erwachsene gelesen habe, bin ich absolut begeistert. Einfach wunderbar surreal. Die Wortspiele sind genial. Ich muss mir unbedingt noch Alice hinter den Spiegeln zulegen. Merged review: Ich verstehe nicht so ganz warum Alice als Kinderbuch eingestuft ist. Ich weiss noch dass ich als Kind schon den Disneyfilm als ziemlich verstorend empfand. Hatte ich das Buch damals gelesen, hatte ich wahrscheinlich Albtraume gekriegt. Da ich das Buch aber eben erst jetzt als Erwachsene gelesen habe, bin ich absolut begeistert. Einfach wunderbar surreal. Die Wortspiele sind genial. Ich muss mir unbedingt noch Alice hinter den Spiegeln zulegen; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 'Salem's Lot; Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Abgesehen von "Carrie" hatte ich vor "Salem's Lot" noch kein Buch von King gelesen. Da ich Carrie zwar spannend, aber nicht besonders gruselig fand und Lust auf eine richtig gute Vampirgeschichte a la Dracula hatte - aber gleichzeitig auch etwas zart besaitet bin was dieses Genre betrifft - dachte ich "Salem's Lot" wird schon passen. Das Ergebnis: Die Geschichte war so spannend und wahnsinnig gut, dass ich nicht aufhoren konnte zu lesen. Gleichzeitig habe ich beim Umschlagen jeder Seite Angst gehabt und konnte einige Nachte nicht mehr ruhig schlafen. Ich kann nur sagen, dass ich das Buch zum Gluck in der hellen Sommerzeit gelesen habe. Was den Horrorfaktor betrifft habe ich mich grundlich verschatzt; "Dracula" ist ein Witz dagegen. Das Buch hat mir aber definitiv Lust auf mehr King gemacht, allerdings brauchen meine Nerven erstmal eine Pause.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; Author: Jules Verne; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Mein erstes Werk von Jules Verne und ich mag es definitiv! Der Protagonist ist zwar etwas selbstverliebt, aber die Beschreibungen der Tier- und Unterwasserwelt sind einmalig. Fur das 19. Jhd. grossartiger Science-Fiction, sogar mit ein paar Ansatzen zum Thema Umweltschutz. Sehr unterhaltsamer Klassiker!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sofies Welt; Author: Jostein Gaarder; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Die Geschichte der Philosophie und die Biographien der unterschiedlichen Philosophen fand ich relativ interessant. Allerdings war mir die Geschichte um Sophie und besonders das Ende zu abgedreht und seltsam. Ich konnte damit nichts anfangen und habe keine Ahnung was der Autor damit sagen will. Vielleicht bin ich aber auch einfach verloren fur die Philosophie.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Tales; Author: Beatrix Potter; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Als Kind wurden mir diese Geschichten so oft vorgelesen, dass ich sie auswendig konnte. Nachdem ich dann lesen konnte, hab ich sie selbst noch unendlich oft durchgelesen. Ich erinnere mich noch, dass ich vor allem die Zeichnungen so faszinierend fand. Heute lese ich die Geschichten meiner Nichte vor und sehe, dass sie die gleiche Begeisterung zeigt. Daher, aus der Sicht eines Kindes, definitiv funf Sterne.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whisperer in Darkness; Author: H.P. Lovecraft; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Die, wie ich finde, bisher unheimlichste und am meisten abgespacte Kurzgeschichte von Lovecraft. Hier werden fast alle Mythen und Schopfungen Lovecrafts vereint bzw. erwahnt und gleichzeitig findet man Anspielungen auf Werke von bspw. Robert Howard und Robert W. Chambers, die ebenfalls zum Cthulhu-Mythos gezahlt werden. Definitiv eine meiner liebsten Lovecraft-Geschichten!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tell-Tale Heart; Author: Edgar Allan Poe; Genres: history, thriller, poetry, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Poe erzahlt beangstigend gut aus der Sicht eines hochintelligenten Psychopathen. Glucklicherweise hatte ich die Kurzgeschichte noch nicht gelesen als ich mit meinem hochintelligenten, psychopathischen Mitbewohner zusammen gewohnt habe. Der Ich-Erzahler erinnert mich erscheckend an diesen netten Wohnungsgenossen. Die Tatsache, dass der Erzahler felsenfest von seiner geistigen Gesundheit uberzeugt ist, da er ja sehr intelligent ist und dass er keinerlei Reue zeigt, ist so gruselig realistisch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Royal Plaza Hotel; City: Hong Kong; Review: We stayed at this hotel in late November as part of a 9 week holiday to the States. We are a family of 4. We stayed at the hotel for 4 nights Check in was smooth which was much appreciated after a 7-8 hour flight from Perth. The staff spoke good English. The only negative we would have is the staff didn't tell us about the great breakfast the hotel puts on for a great price. Heaps to pick from. Also the front desk never gave us a map of the area which is a Must, had to get from the concierge later in the day. The concierge is how ever very good and gave us some great tips and info on which Mtr stop to get off when going down town. There is an Mtr station right below the hotel as well as a large shopping centre adjoining the hotel. The hotel also provide a shuttle service to Kowloon which is very handy, as we has purchased tickets to the hop on hop off bus which left not far from where the bus drops you off. Hotel well located for all things in Kowloon and the Mtr stop Mongkok East allowed you easy access to action near the water or over on Hong Kong side. Pool and spa very nice and a welcome relief after a day out. Would def stay here again. Thanks; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Barstow Outlet Center; City: Barstow California; Review: Only stayed overnite but what a great hotel. All the staff very friendly and helpful, the room very nice and comfortable. The free cookies at reception are a nice touch. There is a factory outlet right next door and plenty of food outlets close by. The breakfast is included and there a nice selection of hot and cold foods. Can't fault the hotel and would definitely recommend this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite; City: Fish Camp California; Review: Traveled as a family of 4 and stayed 3 nights. What an awesome lodge style hotel with great cabins. We stayed in the cabins, they are a 5 min walk from the lobby, they are surrounded by giant tress and lots of snow at the moment. Each cabin has 3 individual rooms per building and are surprisingly quiet considering how close your neighbours are. Our cabin had 2 queen beds, a fire place and Aircon which is very welcomed at the moment as the nights were very cold. The cabins are very toasty warm. The free Wifi is good and fast. The spa near the cabins was a great way to warm up after a day on the ski fields. The lobby staff are all very helpful and the giant real christmas tree in the lobby is quite the sight. We ate at the grill restaurant twice and went down to Oakhurst the other night. Oakhurst is about 20mins down the road and has a good selection of food outlets. The prices of the food at grill are on the high side and some of the meal sizes are on the small size for what we have encountered since being in the US. The kids enjoyed the ice skating rink and there are several outside fires to keep,you warm while watching. On our second night, about 2 inches of snow making the whole area look magical when we stepped out of the room the next morning. The lodge is located about 1 hours drive from Badger pass ski fields and 1 hour 15 from Yosemite Valley. The roads are very windy and the driving is slow. Word of advice- if you plan to drive to Badger pass at the moment you need snow chains on your tyres if your car is 2wd. Buy them before you get to the lodge, they are very expensive to buy anywhere close to the snow or lodge. We would thoroughly recommend this lodge, really enjoyed ourselves and wished we had more time to see more of the amazing National park.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cambria Pines Lodge; City: Cambria San Luis Obispo County California; Review: We stayed here in early December, our stay was only overnite but what a great surprise to find a great cabin style accommodation. Checkin was a breeze and Wilson was a lot of help on the front desk. Large roomy clean rooms on a very nice site covered in trees and gardens. Our room on the second story had a queen bed in one room and both a sofa bed and pull out bed for the kids in the family room. Each room had a great heater which warmed up the room nicely. Hotel has a great restaurant and bar with great entertainment. Buffet Breakfast is also nice. At the moment the Christmas lights all around the hotel are an added bonus. Thoroughly recommend this lodge.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn; City: Tusayan Arizona; Review: Wow what a surprise, another great Best Western hotel. We um and ard about whether to stay at the Grand Canyon or in Tusayan, after seeing the hotels in the Grand. Canyon on our visit and reading the reviews I'm glad we stayed at this hotel. Ideally located just 10mins drive from the canyon and close to other shops and restaurants in town. Note Town very small. The front desk staff were very helpful even when they were really busy with lots of bookins. A special thanks to Reece( hope I got your name right) was very helpful. Michelle at the concierge was also very helpful booking some tours for us. We ate at the sports bar restaurant on the first night which wasn't too bad and easy after driving all day. The bowling ally and games room within the hotel is a great place for the kids to unwind after trekking throughout the Canyon all day. Breakfast is good with the normal American hotel breakky of scrambled eggs, potato gems and meat pattie. There is a good selection of fruits and cereals and pastries as well. We had one of the rooms away from the main hotel which were vey nice with 2 queen size beds, good Aircon to warm up the room and great selection of TV channels. Free Wifi worked well. All in all a very nice hotel and definitely would recommend this hotel if you are visiting the majestic Grand Canyon. Stayed as a family of 4 and stayed 3 nights.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shiba Park Hotel; City: Minato Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: Arrived at hotel after flight from South Korea. Front desk staff very helpful and couldn't do enough for us across our entire stay and they spoke good English. Family of 4 and stayed 3 nights. Hotel is located not far from Daimon subway station which is very handy as the subway is the easiest way to get around. The location is close to restaurants and some shops just down the road. Tokyo tower not far away either. Rooms are small and the beds are only double size so if your tall you will struggle but that's most hotels in Tokyo. Point to note. Aircon in room is very noisy if your a light sleeper. Another con, TV has no English channels and Wifi is really slow. The rooms were adequate for us as we were out all day. cleaned each day and beds made and showers hot. Breakfast is available at the hotel which is good but only basic. Overall not too bad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wyndham Nashville; City: Nashville Davidson County Tennessee; Review: After spending weeks crossing the country spending days in small hotel rooms, Wyndham resort was a welcome change. The rooms are like a home away from home. Very big roomy rooms, nice kitchen and 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. The door in the ensuing bathroom needs some attention, very hard to close. The washer and dryer came in handy too. The complex is huge and the staff very helpful especially at the front desk. There are lifts to the second floor so you don't have to fight the stairs with all your bags. The Aircon in the room is very efficient especially this time of year, heats it up nicely. The complex is located around 20 mins from Nashville by car. The one big negative was the 90min seminar we agreed to do on day one with the promise of a free 7 night week any where In the world in one of there hotels. We took the breakfast one on the day we were leaving to drive down to New Orleans, lucky we did as the seminar went for nearly 3 hours not 90 mins and it was all about buying a timeshare unit at the same complex we were staying in. We weren't interested but it took 3 hours to get to that point, in the end they put some pressure on you to buy one?!?! Do yourself a big favour and don't GO!!!! On holidays you have better things to be doing with your time!!!! Stayed as a family of 4 for 3 nights. We recommend the hotel just don't go anywhere near the seminar. Ps. We got the 7 night stay, only problem is you can use at particular hotels at very particular times of the year. None in Perth W.A?????; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prytania Park; City: New Orleans Louisiana; Review: If your looking for the Sheraton then the Prytania is not for you but if your looking an old rustic hotel then your in luck. The place could do with a face lift or even just a general clean up just to freshen the place up. The checkin staff Re really helpful. Sorry if I get the name wrong but Lee on the front desk,when we arrived on the 6th around 5.30 was awesome, helped us with booking all our tours and even moved us rooms when the first was a bit noisy. (Close to the road) The rooms are not huge, we had the a loft room on the second floor, with a queen bed on the bottom and queen up the top. It was a bit squeezy trying to fit 4 suitcases in but we managed. The staircase to the loft is not big enough to take suitcases to up stairs, very narrow and windy. The rooms were nice and warm and the bathroom was good. The hotel is not located in the heart of town but there is a street car just down the road or its a 10 min drive by car. The breakfast is basic but ok, but it can be very cold down stairs where the breakfast is served. It is served out in the open basically under the balcony of the above rooms. We took the breakfast and ate in our rooms. The free parking is a real bonus. Stayed as a family of 4. Stayed for 2 nights and would recommend the room if your on a budget and not after the glitz and glamour of a Sheraton.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Memphis Downtown; City: Memphis Tennessee; Review: As a family of 4 we stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. Checkin was a breeze and the staff were very helpful. The hotel is very modern and well located just a short walk to the centre of town (Beale st)and all the night life and restaurants. For a price,the hotel offers Valet parking which is good but on the third night we gave our keys to the valet driver and he forgot to both go and park our car in the carpark and forgot to lock it, the car sat outside all night. Lucky the folk of Memphis are honest and nothing was taken. After complaining we got that nights parking cost removed. Rooms are nice and have all the creature comforts and sleep quality is great. Breakfast is great with a large selection of food and the staff are very accommodating if you need anything. All in all we had a great time at the hotel and it was nice to come back too after a day out exploring. Cool hotel and would definitely recommend if you are heading to Memphis. Just make sure your car gets parked and secured in the carpark overnite.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Lexington; City: Lexington Kentucky; Review: Stayed just one night on our way from Washington to Nashville. Hotel nice, has all the basic necessities and fine for an overnite stay or longer. breakfast very basic, just cereal or a few pastries. Staff friendly and wifi good. Would stay again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Edison Times Square; City: New York City New York; Review: We arrived 2 days before New Years eve, checked in no worries even though we were 2 hours early. We got a room on the 6th floor but it was very close to the lifts. No views. We asked to be moved but due to the time of the year and booking in early there were no others available. Slightly noisier being so close but not too bad in the end. The rooms are small and really need some TLC, very old and run down, we obviously got one that hasn't been upgraded and it really shows. There was no fridge in the room and had to get one sent up which wasn't a problem once we requested it. The security near the lifts is a good idea stopping non-guests getting up to the rooms. The hotel is located right in the middle Times Square very close to all the action, very much appreciated after braving the crowds for New Year's Eve celebrations with the million other people. The hotel was a reasonable cost compared to other hotels in the area for New Year's Eve celebrations. One big negative for the hotel is there is no Wifi, small coffee shops have free wifi, we have stayed in a lot smaller hotels with wifi. They tell you ring an external company if you want wifi, what a waste of time, Don't WASTE your money, very slow and very frustrating!!!!! We complained to the hotel, but because it's external to the company, the hotel didn't want to know about it. All in all, our stay at this hotel wasn't too bad and the location far out weighs the negatives.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kuta Townhouse Apartments; City: Kuta Kuta District Bali; Review: Family of 4 stayed at Kuta Town houses during July School holidays. Arrived on a Thursday before the holidays and had to wait for our room as it wasn't ready. If only we new that the room we received located top floor right above the Brazilian BBQ and opposite the reception lane way would be so noisy. The lane way is just a highway for motorbikes and cars, most with loud exhausts added to this security blowing their whistles constantly. After 2 days of no sleep we asked to move but the hotel was 95% full and the reception staff couldn't work out how to move us. We eventually spoke to the house keeper manager who couldn't care less about our situation so we had to stay put and use earplugs to get some sleep. The rooms are very roomy but one of our showers didn't have any cold water and the toilets constantly kept getting blocked with staff having to fix the blockage. The room is supposed to be non smoking but the room definitely had a smoke smell, staff bought up a perfume candle to make the room smell fresher. Positives were the pools were never full, the breakfasts were good and the wifi works well. The rooms have balconys that look over the pool which is nice. Price of food and drinks at the hotel is reasonable, with the bar fridge prices similar to the local shop. Access to hotel is via by Poppy's 1 lane which can be very busy and painful to walk as the lane is narrow and plenty of vehicles and bikes using it. If I stayed here again, I would stay outside the school holidays and ask for a room a long way from the Brazilian BBQ restaurant and reception area lane ways. Alfonz at the tourist desk is a great help for booking tours and would throughly recommend his services. The Brazzilian BBQ is a great night too. A very Aussie hotel with lots of Aussies staying. The free shuttle bus a great idea too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Al Terra di Mare; City: Levanto Italian Riviera Liguria; Review: Wow this hotel was very surprising and not what we expected in a good way. It's a bit out of town,10euro taxi ride from the train station if you don't have a car like us. Walking is not an option. Once we arrive, the staff at reception were very friendly and checkin was a breeze. We had a standard room and It was huge, generous size bathroom, the only negative was the hot water pressure in the shower is very poor. The room has a fully stocked fridge, cupboard and table. The views from the hotel are amazing with mountains all around with the sea views as well, sitting out on the terrace drinking wine after a hard day trekking makes for an unforgettable experience. You can tell it's family run as nothing is a problem, the staff are only too eager to offer up Ideas or provide advice. They provide a complimentary shuttle service into town and back to hotel, anymore and it only costs 5e per trip. The break fast is good with great views on the verandah to eat it, the only negative was on both mornings it was quite busy and the scrambled eggs and bacon runs out quick and it s not refilled very quickly but other than that very nice. The free wifi works well too which is handy to keep in contact with family. We had a delightful short stay at this family run hotel and would definitely recommend it. Travelled as a couple.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alex Hotel Spa; City: Marseille Bouches du Rhone Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: This hotel only has only got a small amount of rooms so gives the staff lots of time to tend to your very wish, the hotel is located right across from the train station which was one main reasons we chose it, jumped off the train and it's a 2 min walk to the front door. The outside of the hotel doesn't do it justice as once inside the hotel is oasis to the outside world of Marceille. Photo of hotel not as trip advisor, that photo is of the new part of the hotel at the back. We were greeted by a friendly person on reception named Nicholas who turned out to be the chef in the kitchen the next morning and makes a mean pancake. Our room was at the back, well away from any noice. The room is well appointed, very modern with a very comfortable bed and pillows. The bathroom is small but usable. Wifi worked well too. The breakfast is great, with hot and cold food available including the chef cooking fresh pancakes for you. The courtyard where you eat breakfast is also nice. It is however a bit of a walk into the port area where all the shops and restaurants are, approx 20 min walk for the average person. There aren't too many restaurants around or near the hotel. Special mention to Maria who was very helpful sorting out some tours for us and Aurelian who organised dinner for us one night, ordered it for us and got it delivered. Thanks Aurelian. We would thouroughly recommend this hotel. Travelled as a couple.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Oberoi Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: From the minute you arrive at this hotel you are treated like a king and queen, nothing is a problem for the staff. The hotel is exquisitely appointed and close to everything, Dubai Mall, Birj Khalifa, or the metro. Our room was huge with a great view of the Birj Khalifa, the bathroom is also massive with separate bath, shower and toilet, there is a automatic blind to block out all light for a great sleep. You get complimentary bottled water and fruit everyday, and the staff do a great job cleaning your room. The wifi is great, the hotel has a pool and numerous restaurants. The breakfast is also huge with the hot menu made to order for you each morning. The hotel has a free shuttle to take you to the Dubai mall or the Main Business centre, just one negative with it, it doesn't start until after 10 so you have to take a taxi to get anywhere if you want an early start. Concierge will organise for you. The concierge staff couldn't have been more helpful, booking tours for us and checking others, anything we needed. We couldn't fault this hotel and a wonderful place to end our 5 week holiday of Europe with a 3 day stopover in Dubai, so glad we stayed at the Oberoi!!! Thanks to all the Oberoi staff. Travelled as a couple.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel de la Fontaine; City: Nice French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: This hotel is well located for all the Nice attractions located one block back from the Promenade and loads of restaurants around. If your fit, it's a 20 minute walk from the train station and 30 mins into the old port to catch the 100 bus across to Monaco. Olga on the front desk was very helpful telling us where to catch buses and Great spots to eat, she couldn't have been more helpful. Our first room was on the first floor facing the road and turned out to be very noisy overnight so Olga organised for us to swap to a back room near the courtyard, much quieter but much older than the ones in the hotel and the pink colour scheme took a bit of getting used too. The original room was very small,but had fresh modern decor. There was no frifdge in the room and only room for one suitcase, the bathroom had ample room. Wifi worked well. One negative, you have to pay for the key to operate the safe, should be complimentary these days. The break fast was included but it's pretty simple and probably not worth paying for although eating on the courtyard listening to the water fountain was nice. Overall good value for money, the staff are great but rooms are a little small. Travelled as a couple and stayed three nights.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Arc La Rambla; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: This hotel is amazing, very modern and in a great location on La Rambla at the bottom end near closer to the port area. It is very easy to get to the hop on hop off buses, restaurants, and all the hustle bustle that comes with Le Rambla, its very busy but we loved it. The reception staff are very helpful and very easy to speak too. The room was great, bed comfortable and bathroom is small but nice.( Our room was located back of hotel on the 2nd floor so very quiet. Wifi very good. Breakfast was very good with a great selection of hot/cold food. We really enjoyed ourselves at this hotel, stayed 3 nights and would definitely recommend it. Travelled as a couple. Great budget meals at the little restaurant next door plus get card off reception and you get 10% off your bill.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge by Wyndham Riviera Beach West Palm; City: Riviera Beach Florida; Review: We chose this hotel as a last minute decision as we needed to somewhere to stay on the way down to Miami. We were leaving too late from Orlando and didn't want to drive all night to Miami. We arrived at 10.30pm and were greeted by the receptionist and booked in. First problem. We had a 2nd level room and there are no lifts to get our heavy bags up to our rooms. If your older, you will have no chance getting bags up the stairs. Open the door to our room and we were surprised to see how old the room was compared to how much we paid. $150, we have stayed rooms half that price but twice as good. As other reviews have said, the place is just old and needs some money spent on it. The room is so small, the fridge and microwave are in the bathroom. Breakfast was included, but it was so small and average, we didn't bother eating anything. One positive, the wifi worked. The rooms let in a lot of noise from the other guests, we didn't get a lot of sleep. Very average, very disappointed!! Only stay here if your desperate We wish we had of read the reviews before picking the hotel. UnfortunAtely we booked it through another company. Travelled as a couple on holidays.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Pre Tied Lurex Head Wrap Womens Jewish Muslim Hijab Chemo Cancer Slip On Scarf; Brand: Uptown Girl Headwear; Review: it's made really well and is very attractive IF you actually have hair. Otherwise it fits too close to the head and makes hairlessness obvious. I had with a very little height is much better; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Kap Women's Uniform Blouse; Brand: ; Review: price is wonderful and it's made to last forever. Color is as shown; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Hollow Beads Women's Medical Alert ID Interchangeable Replacement Bracelet; Brand: Hidden Hollow Beads; Review: Got this for my Mom. She would never wear her medic alert bracelet and she takes blood thinners. Now she wears it and all her friends have told her how much they like it. I'm sure with the attention she gets she'll keep wearing it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Landana Headscarves Beret for Women 100% Cotton Solid; Brand: Landana Headscarves; Review: pretty color. I have a large head and this fits a little too tight so it rides up. Would be just fine if you had hair; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: an Beret Beanie Hat for Women Fashion Light Weight Knit Solid Color; Brand: BSB; Review: I had my head shaved due to chemo and my head is very sensitive--also a bit on the large side. I've bought many many berets as they suit me better than wigs, scarfs or hats of different shapes. This beret fits better than any other I've gotten, does not itch, is easily washed, and looks great. I just went back and ordered the rest of the colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Talisman Hotel de Charme; City: Cairo Cairo Governorate; Review: I read the hotel reviews from Tripadvisor before selecting this hotel. My husband and I did not know what to expect when we got to Cairo. One, we paid too much for a cab when we left the terminal. You should pay LE 50 to 55 plus 15 to 20 for tip. You need to negotiate the price, as they will quote you 70 to start or 70 per person. It is your prerogative to take this price down to what you would normally expect to pay. Egyptians live for tips "bacsheesh", and I am not exaggerating. Many drivers I found did not read Arabic, but if you tell them it's Sharia Talaat Harb, they won't have a difficulty finding the street. It is very difficult to find the hotel, but it's across from the Americaine Coffee Shop (McDonald's is three doors down), at the corner of Sharia Talaat Harb and July 26th Street. The cab needs to parks the car on the right side to drop you off by this coffee shop, you will see an alley way on the left and on the right side, next to the men's clothing store, you will see a tiny sign for the hotel. Get in and make a left turn and there will be a lift to the 5th Fl, where the hotel is located. At first, we were totally scared as the building entrance leaves a lot to be desired. However, as many reviewers have noted, once you get to the 5th Floor, it's a different story altogether. The rooms are pristine, sheets are very clean, and towels are fluffy. There is a safe deposit box in your room. Now, we in the US takes this one item for granted, but we traveled to both Aswan and Luxor, and many hotels did not have a safe deposit box at all, let alone in the room. The hotel is exquisitely decorated, and you want to take every piece of furniture home, because the hotel is so well put together. The bathroom is clean, dining area is clean, and there is an Internet room. You can use the Internet for free. When we were in Aswan, at the Basman Hotel, they charged 1 LE per minute for using the Internet, and this hotel charged far more than Talisman. Breakfast is continental, some crosisants and coffee, but what else do you really need? They do give you freshly squeezed OJ. The hotel is centrally located. We just about walked everywhere, i.e. Egyptian Museum, Bazar. The only place that we took a cab to was to the Citadel. You can also take the subway to the Coptic Museum. No transfers involved. The hotel manager will tell you how. The people at the hotel at first seem indifferent, but when you speak with them once or twice, they are very informative and nice. You may want to brush upon a few French sentences. That went a long way when I spoke my very limited French to the three ladies that manage the front desk. There is also; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Pola Hotel Luxor; City: Luxor Nile River Valley; Review: I booked this hotel via Expedia and after reading one review from Tripadvisor member from NY. When we got to the hotel, the reception had no note of us having booked the hotel. When we told them that we booked the hotel via the Internet, all we got was a blank stare and they told us if we had paid for the hotel and asked us to see a copy of the itinerary. Then, the receptionist proceeded to ask how much we paid for our rooms. It was an extremely frustrating experience, as we had never run into this problem. What is the sense of booking a hotel when you are confronted by utter confusion as to how you got to book the hotel? They obviously had no record of the booking, even though we paid for the rooms. After some minutes of going back and forth, we got to our room, and I was discouraged to say the least. The room was very dimly lit. There was no safe deposit box. The mattresses were thin, sheets were threadbare, and the towels smelled like deep fried oil. There were no extra blankets or pillows. The walls were paper thin. The next night, there was a lipstick mark on one of the towels. We had originally planned on staying in Luxor for several days, but with this hotel, we just decided to leave after 2 days as orignally booked. You are better off at the Tuthotel which is close to the train station or several other hotels. Note that in Luxor, there aren't too many mid- range hotels, but there are plenty of vacancies even during high season (Dec to Feb), so shop around, and don't get fooled by touts who want to bring you to a certain hotel so they can get a hefty commission, which by the way, is added to your bill.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Robam Inn; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: My husband and I stayed at this hotel for a couple of nights in January. For a country where an average worker makes $100 a month, it seemed ridiculous to stay at a hotel that cost over $100 a night. After reviewing the TripAdvisor and travel books, we made our reservation at this hotel. One of the travel books suggested an upgrade to a deluxe room, so that's what we opted (less than $60 a night). Before leaving the US, we once again confirmed our flight and was advised that the driver would be at the airport to pick us up, free of charge. Going back to the airport would be $5. Siem Reap International Airport is tiny. We did not find our driver inside the airport, and we were dismayed at first, but the driver was waiting for us outside the airport, which was a big relief. We got to the hotel very early in the morning, and we checked in. Note that you have to pay first, so if you are not sure of your room (per the complaints about this hotel), you should request to see the room first. Even in the high season, there are hotels that you can go to, so don't let the reception strong arm you to pay for your stay. If they don't show you the room, then you know you should leave. Tip - bring lots of smaller denominations to give the hotel the exact price if you are using cash to pay for your stay. If you give them a big bill, they won't have change. Also, Riel (Cambodian currency) is not used much except to buy water at small stores, so you don't need to exchange much money at the airport. Exchanging $10 is more than enough. At the time, we were too tired to even ask to see the room, but when they took us to our room, it was beautiful. Our room overlooked the pool and was located away from the street. Upgrade to a deluxe room is definitely the way to go. Our room was spacious, mattress was firm, and the sheets were clean and crisp. Bathroom had a tub and a shower. Also, there is a nice pool where you can rest after seeing the temples. This hotel is located on a dirt road, away from the main street, but it is easy to find. You can buy cheap bottles of water a few stores down (use Riel for that). Breakfast is a standard fare. Their lunch and dinner is pretty decent too if you don't want to wander off. There are not that many street lights, so it does get dark after 6PM in January. You can book a tour to the temples. These are the standard prices. Front desk was friendly enough. What you want is a paper and pen handy and write down all the prices for the car, tuk-tuk, and a tour guide. This way, if a tuk tuk driver wants to charge you more than the written price, you know that you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spring Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: We chose Ho Chi Minh City as the springboard to take trips to other places such as Sapa, Angkor Wat, and the Mekong Delta. In early to mid January, we stayed at this hotel 4 separate nights, and we were given two superior rooms and 2 suites. Before we booked this hotel, we reviewed the TripAdvisor reviews as well as the travel books. This fit our needs. As we just needed a clean place to stay while in transit, we did not want to pay so much. We specifically requested rooms away from the street. Many of the reviewers complained of the street noise, so we were glad that the hotel accomodated us by putting us in a high floor and away from the street (suites are located in a corner away from the main street). The suite is spacious. Our first night, my husband found a huge lizard in the living room. Later, we were advised that this was a gekko. Gekkos are not harmful, but they are ubiquitous in Vietnam. However, if these creatures bother you, you can always ask the hotel to change the room. The superior rooms are fine too. The rooms were very clean with hot water. Breakfast was fine too. Yes, you do have to pay extra for another cup of coffee, but it is not too expensive. The location is central. I always look for a grocery store to stock upon water. There is a very cheap grocery store. When you get out of the hotel, at the intersection, make a left turn. The store is nestled between a furniture store and a pharmacy (pick up extra Immodium just in case), and this store only accepts Vietnamese money. There is Pho 24 down the street, which is very clean and their pho is really tasty and very cheap. Don't mind that it's a chain. It is really good and very clean. We arranged all our airport pick ups with the hotel. While it cost twice as much, the arranged pick up took the stress out of getting into unscrupulous cabs which have doctored meters. There was an incident when we returned from Angkor Wat. The plane left the early so we got to Ho Chi Minh City very early. The driver showed up, but he said that he had to wait to pick up another passenger, but that flight was delayed. After waiting thirty minutes, we demanded that the driver take us to the hotel which he did. When we checked in, we complained to the front desk. The front desk was apologetic. They have an arrangement with a transport company, and they claimed that they sent for 2 vans to pick us up and the other person. Reception asked how much we would pay, and knowing the fare to the airport, I said $5 (the hotel charges $13 to pick up at the airport). While the reception was not happy with this, they did only charged $5. What I was impressed about the hotel is that we left our luggage 4 different times, and; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sano Banano Beachside Hotel; City: Montezuma Province of Puntarenas; Review: We originally had a reservation at El Sano Banano as we read in TripAdvisor what a value it was. Yes, it is a value for $75 a night and the room was clean, but the windows in the rooms did not open. When they showed us our room, the room smelled musty, which was a deal killer for my husband who has allergies. The bathroom was moldy. Also, the room did not have a safe, which is not tenable. When you want to lay on the beach, you can't have your passports out in the open on the beach. They have a TV, but at best, it's a 10 inch TV which they didn't have a remote control for. The curtains did not close at all. We were essentially exposed. We went down to the reception and checked into the sister hotel, Ylang, Ylang which also proved to be a problem, but at least they said that they did not charge us for the Hotel Sano Banano.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ylang Ylang Beach Resort; City: Montezuma Province of Puntarenas; Review: This is how it works in Montezuma: we originally had a reservation at El Sano Banano as we read in TripAdvisor what a value it was. Yes, it is a value for $75 a night, but the windows in the rooms do not open. When they showed us our room, the room smelled musty, which was a deal killer for my husband who has allergies. Also, the room did not have a safe, which is not tenable. When you want to lay on the beach, you can't have your passports out in the open on the beach. We went back down to the reception and decided to check in to Ylang Ylang for 4 nights as both are owned by the same operator. This entailed us staying in the tent one night ($160), 2 nights at a private bungalow($265 a night), and one night in the waterfront room ($195 a night). First night - tent - we checked in and we went to the beach. That was fine. We left the tent with an empty bag of trail mix and came back to ants swarming all over this bag, sink and our bed. We promptly put all our snacks into a tiny refrigerator, took out our bug spray and sprayed all over our room to reduce any ants. The shared showers had no water pressure. It took me almost 30 minutes to take a shower. One shared bathroom did not work. I told the reception that the bathroom did not work. What I got was a blank stare and was told that there should have been a sign. I told him no, and after I reported this, a sign was promptly set up. Second/Third night - private bungalow - we were told that the people before us would check out at 11AM, but that there was no one coming to the tent, so we can put our stuff in the tent, until our room was ready. We went to the beach and our room was not ready, but as we were having lunch, the reception delivered our keys. Private bungalow was much nicer, but the bathroom did not have a door, only a curtain. We did see many animals from our balcony, which was nice. The second night, our toilet stopped working. My husband went down to the reception (remember, the rooms do not have phones, alarm clocks, or TV), and he was told that someone would come and look at the toilet. After waiting for 30 minutes, the maintenance person still had not made his appearance. My husband went down to the reception and asked, "where is the toilet man?". The same reception person asked what we had a problem with. When my husband explained that we had been waiting over 30 minutes for the maintenance man, the receptionist called and said that someone would come over to our room immediately. We waited approximately 5 minutes and the manager came and fixed the toilet. I ask, why did we have to go down and ask the reception for our toilet to; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Casa Bella Rita Boutique Bed Breakfast; City: Santa Ana San Jose Metro Province of San Jose; Review: January is the high season in Costa Rica, and the travel books that I read suggested booking hotels in advance. Well, for one reason or another, we booked our flight to Costa Rica less than 2 weeks in advance, and I was scrambling to find a base hotel in San Jose. I scoured through the books and TripAdvisor, and I found this hotel with all positive reviews. Reading that there was not much to do in downtown San Jose, I took a chance and wrote to the hotel directly for a reservation. I received a very prompt response from Rita, who advised that there was a room available for the requested nights. We stayed in the hotel for 3 separate nights, and all three times that we were there, Rita and Steve made us feel at home. First, when you book your stay here, Rita will direct you on where to meet Steve when you arrive at the airport. This takes all the stress out on your transportation. Second, when I booked this hotel, I had not figured out our itinerary for the rest of our vacation, but I knew that we wanted to be in Arenal, Monteverde, and Montezuma. Rita helped and arranged all our transportation between these cities, and once again took out the stress of having to arrange this on our own. She did all these BEFORE we left the US. How fantastic is that? Rita even helped us in booking our hotel in Arenal and saved us 10% on the hotel bill in Arenal. Steve met us at the airport (our plane did not get there on time, but Steve was still waiting for us), and when we got to the hotel, we knew that we made the right choice. Our room was beautiful, clean and airy. There was lots of sunshine, and it was tranquil. There is a pool and a balcony which overlooks the canyon. Steve and Rita made our stay as nice as it could be along with Topo and Rata, their two dogs. I mentioned to both of them that I drink tons of water, and while my husband and I went out to dinner, Steve went to a near by supermarket and picked up 2 large bottles of water for us to take with us. That is what I call attention to detail. There are a couple of good local restaurants near the hotel. Rita and Steve can advise on what you can order at these places. These restaurants take dollars($20 is the largest denomination that these places take), so you don't have to worry about not carrying colones. On our last night, Steve made an awesome Thai hot and sour soup and Indian dish for dinner. On our last night, I mentioned to Rita that I would need to get a massage when I got back to the States, and she said that she could arrange for a masseuse to come to the hotel. This was a last minute thing, but the masseuse came to the hotel, because they knew Rita pretty; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Pro Ears Ultra 33 Passive Hearing Protection; Brand: Pro Ears; Review: I go to a local indoor range about once a week and go through 150 rounds of ammo. As you can probably imagine, shooting indoors is pretty loud. In fact, if you have sub-par hearing protection, it makes your ears ring and gives you a headache. Normally I double up with ear muffs over ear plugs to quiet things down more. Doing that with these makes shooting a real joy. 9mm, .40 S&W, 45 ACP are all pretty quiet. Even shooting 357 SIG is very tolerable. With less boom, I find that I tend to flinch less. I've had these for 4 months now and haven't had any problems with them or their durability. I would recommend them to anyone who shoots indoors. For comparison, I previously tried the "3M Peltor H10A Optime 105" ear muffs and ended up sending them back. After one shooting session with them I had a splitting headache and actually felt nauseous.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planet Bike Men's A.R.S. Anatomic Relief Bicycle Saddle; Brand: Planet Bike; Review: I'm a casual rider as in someone who occasionally rides across town or around the neighborhood. I grew up riding cheap street bikes and never really got into the whole mountain bike thing that is more common today. I bought an old 10 speed I found online, and it came with a rock hard seat. I wanted something softer/more comfortable to sit on and am very happy with my choice. Admittedly, I have probably not biked more than about 5-6 miles in any given stretch and have certainly not raced or sat on it for hours at a time. It seems like it would be good for that, but if that's your thing, your needs may vary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Unisex Fast Trek Neck Gaiter; Brand: ; Review: This was a gift. My wife loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UTG Covert Homeland Security Gun Case with Adjustable Shoulder Strap and Logo; Brand: UTG; Review: This is a nice range bag for a rifle, a pistol, and you ammo. It's got plenty of room and pockets for organization. It's supposed to hold 2 rifles, but with a scope or red dot, you're looking at one. I knocked it a star due to the zippers. If you get them down too far (open bag all the way), they're hard to get pulled up again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gamo Silent Cat air rifle; Brand: Gamo; Review: I like this rifle but wasn't blown away by it. When I got it, I took it out of the box, installed the scope, and zeroed it for short range across the length of my back yard. A month later, a specific pest was in my yard and I decided to eliminate it. Despite having previously zeroed it in an been able to shoot within a 1/8" of the mark consistently, my shot was off by 1.5". I thought I pulled it, got out a target, and sure enough the scope had moved on me. I'm not sure how because it sat in the corner for several weeks. All I can figure is that it got bumped inadvertently. I will say that the rifle shoots straight and consistently though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spinning Carp Fishing Reel Double Drag Metal Spool Bait Runner Reels Ks-50 10bb; Brand: Sougayilang; Review: I'm new to carp fishing and bought this reel for because it was too tedious loosening and tightening the drag on my Penn Battle 5000 each time I hooked a monster. The bait runner feature allows you to go from a super light drag to full drag with the flip of a switch. I paired this with a cheap 8' heavy whoopin stick from Cabellas and couldn't be happier. It's performed great on a few outings now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KastKing Sharky II Fishing Reel - Smooth Spinning Reel - 10+1 Superior Ball Bearings-Brass Gears at an Affordable Price; Brand: Ecooda; Review: I bought a Sharky II 2000 last summer and got a 3000 for another rod this summer. It's a smooth functioning reel with a strong drag. I use them for bass, crappies, and small catfish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Booms Fishing L1 Fishing Pliers 13-in-1 Multi-Tools 6.7-Inches with Belt Holder Sheath, Blue, Black and Silver Available; Brand: Booms Fishing; Review: Previously I always just used a regular pair of needle nosed pliers when fishing but found that they were useless for cutting braided line. That led me to trying these. The cutter works pretty well for 30lb Spiderwire. Sometimes it takes a couple tries. The round cut outs in the pliers are awesome for holding onto a hook while you yank on the line to tighten a knot. I still use standard needle nosed pliers for hook removal. They seem more manageable. I'll confess that I haven't actually used all the other tools in the set. Is this the best multi-tool out there? Probably not, but at $15 they are very functional and an absolute win.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Berkley Spiral Fishing Rod Holder; Brand: Berkley; Review: I have two of these. They work great even with my larger rods. The only time they don't work is when I'm standing on a dock or a piece of concrete. I was perplexed when I saw negative reviews. It doesn't get much simpler than this and the usage is pretty obvious. If you're expecting this thing to point your rod horizontal, hook the fish for you, or do your taxes, you've got some bigger problems. If you don't want your rod tip pointing to the sky, page the holder into the ground at an angle. It's not that difficult. As for size, it will hold my 7' ugly stick and my 8' Cabelas whoppin stick just fine along with all my smaller rods.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Al's Goldfish Lure Co. Baiting Needle (4 Count); Brand: Al's Goldfish Lure Co.; Review: These work great for threading corn onto hair rigs. The 2-1/2" ones are perfect. The 5" ones are huge. I purchased both but haven't found a use for the 5" ones.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Piscifun Fishing Line Winder Spooler Machine Spinning Reel Spool Baitcasting Reel Spooler Spooling Station System; Brand: Piscifun; Review: This thing works pretty well. You need to dial in the tension a bit so the spool doesn't over-rotate but once you get it set it works well. This works much better than just trying to put tension on the line with your foot or other hand.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Marasa Umubano Hotel; City: Kigali Kigali Province; Review: This hotel is great if you (like us) have had a long drive and just want to get out and do stuff. Tennis, swimming, football, vollyball - you it they have the facilities. Rooms are a good size and clean, breakfast is ok - a bit tired looking but lots of choice and staff are reasonably helpful so all in all a good option for Kigali.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kanani House; City: Watamu Coast Province; Review: We arrived at Kanai House after 6 days horseback safari so being able to do very little was just what we needed and kanai House is perfect for that. A beautiful food, great food, chill out areas and accommodating hosts all led to a perfect stay. We walked along the beach and to the islands as well as went to see the turtles and it was very chilled. Wewent for all inclusive and would have been good to have more information on what this actually all included but can not fault the food or the beautiful rooms so would definately reccommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jakobsen s Beach and Guesthouse; City: Kigoma Kigoma Region; Review: We drove up the bumpy track to jakobsens not quite knowing what to expect. On arrival it seems a very basic set up but having been shown the guest house we quickly changed our mind. The guest house for 25,000 t shillings per person per night is all we wanted. Not just a lovely bedroom but joined to it a lounge and then a kitchen. All spotless as was the bathroom across the beautiful courtyard garden. The guys on site were super helpful showing us round, bring a kyak to the beach for us and you felt really safe. The beach was great (although busier at the weekend), the location just a short drive to town and the whole package made for a very restful stay. Great for couples or groups.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warthogs Bush Camp; City: Kariba Mashonaland West Province; Review: We were originally just going to spend one night at Warthogs before our kayak trip to Mana Pools but ended up staying almost a week because it was so good. There really isn't much to do at all in Kariba unless you are into fishing (which we weren't) but relaxing at Warthogs was just what we needed. The highlight though was that on our first morning two zebras wandered outside as we showered in our en-suite bamboo hut - and that was only the start. During breakfast five elephants wandered around the camp and every day this was the same. It was amazing - you only had to look outside and there was some form of wildlife; every walk into town was a walking safari and I even got woken up one day with ones trunk in our hut. But you felt perfectly safe all the time. The restaurant is always open and does great value food, Ian the owner is the perfect mix of helpful and relaxed and all the staff are really obliging. Also the huge bed and mosquito net was one of the best we have had so far in Africa.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Indico; City: Beira Sofala Province; Review: We arrived in Beira in the early evening not having booked so Hotel Indico was the first place that looked reasonable and had a room. It had air con and an en-suite bathroom but was completely over priced (as all accommodation in Mozambique seems to be) for what it was. The wi-fi was lousy, breakfast ok but only if you want meat and chips or tuna salad which is a shame as there is a bakery right next door. The receptionist was at times really helpful and at other times quite rude. But it did for a night, we got a good nights sleep and a good location for restaurants and the beach.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Milenio; City: Nampula Nampula Province; Review: We arrived in Nampula after a full day of travelling by tiny buses so the Hotel Milenio (also known as Hotel Millenium for the non Portugese speakers like us) was like heaven. A clean, air con room, complimentary water in the mini bar, great shower, a good restaurant and even a small gym. We slept well, had a good breakfast (included in the rate) and felt ready to take on the outside world again. Yes you are staying behind the wall to a very different world that is outside but for us it was just what was needed. It is expensive for what it is but so is all accommodation in Mozambique and so in that respect it is better value than many places.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chrislin African Lodge; City: Addo Sundays River Valley Greater Addo Eastern Cape; Review: We stayed for 2 nights here which was enough to see Addo and what it had to offer. Unfortunately the weather wasn't good when we were there so we didn't use the pool or take advantage of the lovely gardens which would be great for relaxing in. There ate covered areas for relaxing in too with sofas and deckchairs and the restaurant is also covered. Elvis the chef was wonderful cooking fresh chicken salads for us for lunch and a great 3 course dinner. The only down was the weather meant eating al fresco was chilly and there wasn't enough knowledge of the activities in the area. That said we filled our days easily with some reading around and the service was generally excellent and a real family effort.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thaba Tsweni Lodge Safaris; City: Graskop Mpumalanga; Review: We stayed 5 nights here, had a braio every night and loved it. The cabin was clean, well equipped with a lovely private deck out the back. The recommendations of things to do were spot on and the owner there whenever you needed them. Even though you are essentially in their garden it didn't feel like that and it was great being able to walk to their mountain stream pool (very cold but worth it!); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zur alten Mine; City: Graskop Mpumalanga; Review: We stayed 3 nights here and would have stayed longer if they had had space and we had bpoked ahead. The cabin was perfect for the 2 of us (we had the honeymoon cabin) and really cosy. The weather was miserable when we were there but the fire wood was replenished every day and the brai pit cleared when we managed to use it. The kitchen us compact but has all you need and the owners could not have done more to help us - even finding us our next nights accommodation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rectory Farm; City: Coton Cambridge Cambridgeshire England; Review: We stayed for two nights (alongside several friends) as we had a wedding in the local area. Although helpful when asking for directions to find the B&B that is about all I can say for the owners and value of this place. As many reviewers point out how can you call yourselves a B&B and then charge for breakfast? £10 for fruit and cereal and £20 for cooked is a complete rip off. The rooms are also very expensive, small, overpriced with poor quality bedding and towels. All in all I would not stay here again not recommend it to anyone. What a shame as it had it all in terms of looks and location but you can not trade on that alone.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oakhill Inn; City: Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset England; Review: We've just spent a night here as a family of 6 adults and a toddler and could not fault. We used it as a base to see Bath Christmas markets and the super helpful and friendly owner arranged our taxi for us in advance which was great as well as letting us use all the facilities before we left! Then in the evening we had a wonderfully relaxed and well fed evening where nothing was too much trouble. The food was superb as was the service. This was repeated at breakfast - great chef - and even got to see the fresh pheasants come in to be hung before being lunch. They were also so accommodating for my toddler, with a child's portion being bought to our room in the evening and tolerating him running around the pub and restaurant (which was quiet at least). Thank you for a wonderful stay and definitely recommend to couples or families.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stock Gaylard Yurts; City: Sturminster Newton Dorset England; Review: The Withybed camp was a rare find and we are so glad we did. Everything was perfect! We stayed for 3 nights where we expected torrential rain and got stunning sun. The camp was so perfect for our 6 adults and 5 children ranging from 2-8. From the camp fire to the shower and bath outside, the swing and logs to jump from and the communal yurt for meals inside or evening wine when the weather was less kind - nothing has been missed here. Our hosts were so welcoming and we were lucky to be there when the house was open too so walked there for guided tour. We also walked to local pub just 2km away through the fields and enjoyed a picnic under an 800 year oak. I could not recommend enough!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Albert Hotel; City: Riga Riga Region; Review: This is a great hotel. Very new and clean with loads of design details in the rooms. Really freindly staff and a lovely lovely bar on the top floor with great views and good cocktails. The breakfast is huge and goes on till 11.00 (perfect for those who like to stay out late) and the food at dinner time was tasty and cheap. We were really pleasantly surprised by Hotel Albert. I would recommend this place to anyone who is going to Riga!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Resort Petra; City: Petra Wadi Musa Ma an Governorate; Review: Really lovely courteous staff, great breakfast and unbelievable views of Petra. Oh and the pool and it's surroundings are awesome.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elmina Bay Resort; City: Elmina Central Region; Review: Stayed here for a couple of nights between Christmas and New Year. Rooms are spacious and clean and whilst the Internet was intermittent it was a nice thing to have. The swimming pool area is lovely and all rooms face the sea/swimming pool which is a bonus. The staff had good intentions but werent the best at remembering the orders from time to time. Breakfasts felt a little poor for the price of the rooms - fruit was limited (was told I was only allowed two pieces of watermelon since there was not enough that day!) and the sausages,in my opinion, were poor quality. I think more effort could be made to make breakfasts nicer. We did give some feedback to Suzi, half of the couple who runs this place, but I'm not entirely sure how the feedback was taken! Some of our meals were lovely (try the fish palaver) but other dishes were more average. We were surprised for example at the salads - they should have been better. Overall a nice, clean, well kept place to stay but quite pricey and some of the food could do with improvement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kokrobite Garden Resort; City: Kokrobite Greater Accra; Review: I can't say enough good things about this place. The Spanish and Italian couple who run the resort are so accommodating and lovely. The food was delicious and portions are big! Rooms are so clean and the owners clearly have real passion and pride in what they do. If you want to stay near enough to all the action in Kokrobite but still have an oasis to come back to then this is the place for you. We struggled to leave!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: De Holiday Beach Hotel; City: Kokrobite Greater Accra; Review: Firstly I dont know why this place is under 'Accra' given its in Kokrobite... Anyway, the room we were in felt claustrophobic due to the heavy decor and not great ventilation. Also unfortunately the room was dirty - dust balls under the bed and the bathroom was really not clean. Clean sheets though. The person who checked us in forgot to give us towels and toilet roll - not ideal - but they sorted it out quickly. It's a 7 min or so walk to the beach which is fine but not walking distance from the hubbub of the Big Mily area. Internet only works in reception area. V loud music round the pool. Also they played films in the open which was quite cool. This place has potential and is certainly a level above the backpacker type places in Kokrobite but it could do with a good clean and the service would be helped by an injection of energy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Orient Star Khiva Hotel; City: Khiva Xorazm Province; Review: Simple rooms and not the most practical of staircases (very steep and narrow), but that aside a truly special magical place to stay with bags of character and history. Try and get a room at the front overlooking the fort... And good breakfasts too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Le Grande Plaza Hotel; City: Tashkent Tashkent Province; Review: good location but rooms are tired and there are things like lots of cigarette burns in the sinks. the hotel seems to attract large groups of men who are happy to stare at women and this made us feel v uncomfortable. i would not recommend.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: JOCO 16oz Glass Reusable Coffee Cup (Mint); Brand: JOCO; Review: Purchased this for my morning espressos (at home). The mug itself is SO light weight that you wouldn't expect it to be glass. It's easy to clean and the mint is a beautiful color. I was debating between the sizes and purchased the 16oz, which was a great choice as it fits my coffee just right. (Beware, the class does get a bit hot. But nothing too bad to handle) I had been eyeing up this coffee cup for months before I purchased because of the price. It's well worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godinger BAROQUE COFFEE SCOOP; Brand: Godinger; Review: I purchased this for my coffee scoops BUT it ALSO doubles as a good way to get the coffee out for making espresso with it's 2 different sides. It's a great piece to have in your kitchen as it's really very pretty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Contigo AUTOSEAL West Loop Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug with Easy-Clean Lid, 24 oz, Stainless Steel; Brand: Contigo; Review: I absolutely love this mug. It holds a little extra coffee, NEVER spills, and keeps everything warm for at least 4 hours. I have to say I enjoy the way this one pots out- doesn't burn my mouth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Southshore Fine Linens - 4 Piece - Extra Deep Pocket Pleated Sheet Set, King, Bright White; Brand: Southshore Fine Living, Inc.; Review: These sheets are amazing. My number one concern when buying sheets was pilling. I've owned these now for about 6 months and haven't encountered ANY wear! They're soft and fit perfectly on my king foam bed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stone & Mill Set of 2 Large Double Walled Glass Coffee Cups Without Handle, Verona Collection, Insulated Mugs for; Brand: Stone & Mill Homewares; Review: Love love love these cups! They're extreamly light, they don't get hot when holding, and actually KEEPS my nespresso hot for 30-40 mins when I get ready in the morning. Wouldn't mind a handle on these cups...but I don't care- they're amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: The Birth of Venus, c.1485 Art Poster Print by Sandro Botticelli, 36x24 Collections Art Poster Print by Sandro; Brand: Poster Discount; Review: The poster was beautiful! It came very fast and the quality of the photo was amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poised Protector Winged Gargoyle Statue Guardian; Brand: Private Label; Review: It's wonderful but took sooooo long (months and months )to come I forgot about it and then it came and I remembered again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Bedding Zippered Spring Encasement - Ample Zipper Opening for Easy Use - Water Resistant Cover; Brand: ; Review: Thank you for the case now the scums can't get into my brand new mattress; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Bedding Zippered Box Spring Encasement - Ample Zipper Opening for Easy Use - Bed Bug; Brand: ; Review: Thank you for the case now the scums can't get into my brand new mattress; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Bedding Zippered Box Spring Encasement Ample Zipper Opening for Easy Use - Bed Bug & Water Resistant; Brand: ; Review: Thank you for the case now the scums can't get into my brand new mattress; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Bedding Zippered Box Spring Encasement Ample Zipper Opening for Easy Use - Water Resistant Cover, Ultimate Protection Against; Brand: Utopia Bedding; Review: Thank you for the case now the scums can't get into my brand new mattress; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abbey Rose Lace 84" Long Panel Ivory; Brand: Lorraine Home; Review: Love the curtain but it wasn't the picture (the top doesn't have the ruffle); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: George S. Chen Imports SS-G-71329 Dragon Collection with Sword Collectible Fantasy Decoration Figurine; Brand: George S. Chen Imports; Review: Smaller than I expected but still a fantastic product!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Price Mattress 7-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress, Full; Brand: Best Price Mattress; Review: Finally my back will not hurt after months and months sleeping on a futon! The mattress is perfect and i didn't notice any smell; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Best Western Country Inn; City: Fortuna Humboldt County California; Review: Very nice and the people that work there are very nice. There is a very nice walking area with lots of things to see, the river and beautiful pastures. there are a couple of places to eat within in walking distance. One is a brewery the other a pizza place both were good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Country Inn; City: Fortuna Humboldt County California; Review: This is a very clean and nice place to stay. The service was very good. The front desk service was outstanding all of the staff are very helpful and nice. There are two places to eat within walking distance that are both good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Country Inn; City: Fortuna Humboldt County California; Review: I always have a great stay, the staff are very good and helpful. I stay there about four or more time a year and have never had a problem. Places to eat are close and within walking distance. Nice pool for swimming and the kids love it. Also a great river walk along the Ell River.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Country Inn; City: Fortuna Humboldt County California; Review: I always stay at the Best Western in Fortuna the rooms are nice and it is close to the Redwoods, ocean and many other beautiful places to see and walk too. Great places to eat within walking distances.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Country Inn; City: Fortuna Humboldt County California; Review: My family lives in the area and this makes it easy to go from one family to another. This trip I had two family members birthdays to attend. Walking distance to to restaurants and close to town for other shopping. Good walk along the river.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Country Inn; City: Fortuna Humboldt County California; Review: For the most part this is a nice place to stay. Close to a few restaurants that are in walking distance. A nice place to also walk along the Ell River with or without a pet. Close to town and some other sight seeing places are also close.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Country Inn; City: Fortuna Humboldt County California; Review: Big changes at the BW not as good as the past eight years that I have been going there. Breakfast selection has gone down and is not as good room amenities have changed and are not as good as the past. Internet was below par.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Melia Cayo Coco; City: Cayo Coco Jardines del Rey Archipelago Ciego de Avila Province Cuba; Review: What a wonderful vacation we had at the Melia Cayo Coco resort in Cayo Coco Cuba! Having stayed at other Melia hotels before, we thought we would give this one a shot, as it is an incredible value. I will say, it's not 5 stars, it is at best a 4, however this does not impact my opinion of the resort. To me, 5 start is luxury, and this was not luxury. However, if you are after a fantastic secluded, lushes tropical paradise then Melia Cayo Coco is for you. The hotel is old, my guess is that it is among the first hotels to be build in the late 80s early 90s when Cayo Coco was developed by the communist government. So you will see that some things do need repair, and since it's Cuba it does get fixed, but not quite right due to lack of spare parts and lack of infrastructure money. Since it's an older hotel the lush tropical vegetation is very impressive. The gardens there are the ones who really work, and do the most work. Despite all the vegetation not one leaf was ever on the ground. The lobby is impressive, as most of the hotels on the island the lobby is complexly open - no front door! Just an open shell. Despite getting to the hotel at 12:00, and expecting a long wait for our room, we were able to check in only 30 minutes after arriving. The lobby also features a fantastic bar, a piano, and amble seating. A few drinks later we had our room keys! We were taken to our room via golf cart - which is fantastic because the layout of the hotel is made up of the front desk / lobby shelter and then various villas around the resort, without this help it would have been hard to find our room. The room was clean and featured a "Cuban King" beed, those who have stayed in Cuba before know that this means two beds put together. The washroom was a bit dated, but clean and everything in working order. The air-conditioning was also working, and very impressive as it was one of the most powerful units I have ever used in my life. No problems getting the room down to a comfortable temperature, in fact we even had to turn it down because it was getting too cold! The resort only has one pool, however it's quite large. They have a daily volleyball game, and it's quite neat seeing the staff take charge, getting people to play, and seeing people from all over the world come together in a game of Vollyball. For those who speak spanish, be aware that there may be some foul cursing by native speakers! The pool is quite clean and also features a "hot tub" but this ins't a hut tub in the north american sense. In fact, we found the water in the hot tub to be colder than in the pool, not sure what's going on there. We read about and did experience; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites Conference Center; City: Erie Pennsylvania; Review: We booked this hotel through priceline.com and really got a steal, when looking what the hotel charges online, we paid about 60% off their list price. Given that, perhaps we were not expecting much,but what we found was fantastic. The hotel is right off the highway and easy to find. The lobby is warm, inviting and clean where there were two front desk agents. I've been in hotels where there's no one at all, so finding two friendly agents able to check me in right away is fantastic. The Hotel is old, and the outside is of old architecture, but the rooms are wonderful. The BEDS have amazing pillows and amazing mattresses that you would find in a 5 star hotel, just the comforters were a little thin. The bathroom is clean and the shower head gives good pressure, and basic toiletries are provided. The WIFI if FREE (And I've had to pay big bucks at some hotels) and coverage AND speed are good. The restaurant is open until 11, and for Canadian standards is quite cheap. I am sure for American standards it may be a bit pricy. They also have pool tables for $1.00, Foosball table, darts etc. There was an outdoor pool, we didn't bring bathing suits, but we did check the water temperature and it was lovely. Top it all off they have free breakfast. In a nutshell, their list price on their website (109-120) is a bit high, but if you can find a deal through a 3rd party, paying only $45.00 for this hotel makes it a surprising find, fantastic value, and I would definitely, definitely, definitely recommend and stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Cornwall; City: Cornwall Ontario; Review: I was in Cornwall on Business, despite work paying for the room, I still try and book at modest hotels to keep costs down for my employer. My first peeve is that I booked online and was quoted 90 dollars, fine I thought, fair price for a decent hotel room. To my surprise there is a big sign out front indicating the price is 59.99, however since I booked online I still had to pay the full price. It would have been nice for them to discount the room. The Hotel room itself is fine. Older TV, fridge, bed, washroom. The blankets were a bit thin and I was cold overnight. There is smell of smoke in the hotel, or a smell leftover from when they did allow smokers in the hotel. The breakfast was pure bad, even for free. The communal shared butter with shared knife is not sanitary, and ended up buying breakfast else where. the front desk lady was nice, friendly and professional. I suspect she is the only one working there and she has her work cut out for her. The area of the town the hotel is in is not nice, and since I was traveling a large amount of equipment I did not feel safe leaving it in the car and left everything in my room. Bottom line, for 60 bucks which is the going rate, I wouldn't have complained at all, but for 90 I think next time I will pay the few dollars more and stay in a higher end hotel. As we speak I am checked into a higher end hotel in Ottawa which is $50 dollars more a night, and you know what, it's worth every penny.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Sarnia Hotel Conf Center; City: Sarnia Ontario; Review: Business Brought me to Sarnia, and the holiday inn did not disappoint. The front desk was quick to greet me and very friendly and explained to me all of the amenities, where they were and their hours of operation. The room it self was a wonderful surprise and is very nice. Multiple pillows, in different hardness/softness, new tv and desk. The wifi was fantastic and only had some issues roaming the hallways, but in the room and in the restaurant I was always able to connect and use the wifi, which was included FREE. It's nice to see a hotel that doesn't charge extra for this essential service. The restaurant/bar is also nice. When traveling for business I don't like to have to go far for a meal, and this one was very nice. The server greeted me promptly, and the menu had a good selection of entrees, and for a good value. The Amenities are good, featuring an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Would I stay again? Absolutely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Econo Lodge; City: Smiths Falls Ontario; Review: I've stayed in my share of hotels lately, some nice ones, and some not so nice ones. For me, Comfort Inn, usually has no frills basics and is clean. This one needs a lot of work. Before I go any further, I must comment though the hotel's overall appearance and upkeep would make it among one of the worst in Canada, the staff were very friendly and nice. Also the views are very nice. I had to go to the front desk 3 times; the first time my room would not open because the deadbolt was on, so they moved me, then the key didn't work, so they moved me, and lastly the door had to be the only one in the world where you had to lift up rather than down. Of course someone drawing an arrow with a marker should have been my hint that it was backwards. The room it self was mediocre, and quite dated though the bed was comfortable. The room without a close inspection did seem clean. However: 1. Every flush of the toilet ran the risk of overflowing 2. The shower did not drain properly so you had to stand in a puddle of your own water 3. Don't even try and sit on the balcony, there is nothing to sit on and is VERY DIRTY, and someone's gross ash try was left behind The hallways are probably as they were in the 70s, and the elevator was also disgusting and dirty. The restaurant actually wasn't that bad, sitting on the patio and enjoying the Rideau canal was enjoyable. There is a number if Indian dishes on the menu, and the waiter explained their chef was from that part of the world which is why they had those dishes. The food was a bit pricy for what you got, but it was actually not bad. In conclusion, I think for any amount of money this hotel is a bad choice given the dirt and issues. Even still, at 109/night it very overpriced and I would recomend you either go to Brockville or Ottawa to spend the night if possible.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Barons Motor Inn; City: Carleton Place Ontario; Review: There are few hotels in Carleton Place, I came to this one because I was in town for business. The hotel is nothing fancy, it's clean and the rooms are decent. The Furniture (Table, TV Stand, Dresser) must be 20+ years old, however the beds are newer and the bathroom seems to have been recently updated. Having stayed in a number of hotels, I find this one to be a bit pricy for what you get. There is no restaurant, no room service and no other amenities, making this one at over $120.00 to be in my opinion to be quite pricey. Should you drive a bit further to Ottawa for 20 dollars more you would get quite a nice hotel with full amenities, therefore I find this one to be quite over priced. Would I stay here again? Only if life finds me in Carleton Place again, and as stated, there are few choices.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie; City: Sault Ste Marie Northeastern Ontario Ontario; Review: Once again I chose a holiday inn for my business travels. Consistency between hotels is obviously very important for Holiday Inn. The hotel is located walking distance to the downtown core of Sault Ste Marie, close to restaurants and also the wonderful waterfront. The Room was well appointed with the higher end bedding you would expect from this chain. The fitness room while small was enough to work off the added calories from the fantastic restaurants, and there was even a pool and hot tub to unwind in. The Breakfast is included, while not the greatest in the world, there are options from the standard bacon and eggs, to cereal, oatmeal and fruit. Overall the staff are very friendly, and professional. Can't go wrong staying here!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Canon EOS D30 3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only); Brand: Canon; Review: Is the D30 the very best digital camera available, no. Is it a very good camera for the price, yes. (...) I paid about [x] for a D30 body, with the 1GB Microdrive+extra battery as free rebates from Canon. (...) If you figure the rebate was worth about $500, then I paid about [x] for the body. (...) The bottom line seems to be the D30 makes images about as good as typical 35 MM color film (I'd bet not as good as Kodachrome though). I did find the camera took some getting used to. For example, washed out highlights sometimes get color fringes and unprocessed images look flat and quite unsharp. After learning about sharpening and contrast adjustment (Photoshop unsharp mask ), I'm pretty pleased with the image quality. Being able to instantly get a image histogram moments after snapping a picture is a GREAT way to analyze the contrast range of a scene, and makes me now think how photography with a film camera was totally lacking in immediate feedback about picture quality. A few features are not so well documented (if you read the manual enough times it's in there), like if you activate mirror lock up, the self timer is 2 seconds instead of 10, perfect for long tripod exposures. I also didn't immediatly realize how important the dial on the back was (needed for white balance selection, exposure compensation, and manual mode control). Speaking of white balance, it's GREAT to snap a picture of a neutral (white) surface (I use a 18% grey card), and instantly get the camera to adjust the color balance. Remember daylight and tungsten filters for film? I suppose you can use fully automatic mode for quick pictures of UFO's flying by, but think this is a camera more for people who LIKE to adjust things for best quality. The ONLY reservation I have is resolution being 3.25 megapixels. There are now 5-6 megapixel cameras, but they either cost a LOT more (like the Canon D1...) or else loose a lot of that SLR'ness. Like no TTL viewfinder on the Sony 707 (...), and no interchangable lenses on the Olympus E-20 (at the same price or more as my effectiveprice on the D30). I was very surprised to find that EVERYBODY rates the number of pixels based on all colors. A 3 megapixel digital camera has generally 1.5 megapixels of green sensors, 0.75 of read and blue. This means in a 3 Megapixel RGB image, 2/3 of the final data is made up from interpolation. In my book, that's not REALLY 3 megapixels. Some higher end prosumer/pro video cameras have three sensors, one for each color, although these do cost more. Based on everything I know now (a lot more) I would still probably buy the D30... (...) I can't think of ANY alternatives that give so much for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabrent USB 2.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Wired Network Adapter for Windows, Mac, Chromebook,; Brand: Sabrent; Review: I tried to use this as an extra lan segment on a Windows 2008 server. The drivers seemed to load but never passed traffic. The $12 TrendNet USB-Ethernet dongle I have does work on Win2008, but is way slow (like only 5 mpbs).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yamaha RX-V365BL 500 Watt 5-Channel Home Theater Receiver (OLD VERSION) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Yamaha Audio; Review: I was looking for a lower end receiver that could use HDMI audio and according to the user manual for the RX-V365 it can't play HDMI audio through the speakers. You would have to connect separate optical cables to the source components. I have a HDMI DirecTV, HDMI computer, and a HDMI LCD TV. Some company must understand that it's a waste to put component and even composite video on a receiver. Actually, so is the FM (and AM?) receiver. This is for a second LCD screen in my home, so am looking for something optimized for modern equipment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NETGEAR ProSafe 5-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Plus Switch GS105E; Brand: NETGEAR; Review: I purchased and am returing this product because the management application will not install on Win 7 64-bit (I believe the error was 1628). I tried the app version on the CD and the latest downloaded one, both will not install. There is no web interface, so configuration via this (windows only) app is required. I looked on the Netgear support website and didn't see any mention of this problem, and don't want to spend the next 2 hours debugging it, so am returning it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Corsair CMX16GX3M4A1333C9 XMS3 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333MHz C9 Memory Kit 1.5V; Brand: Corsair; Review: I put this memory in a SHUTTLE SH67H3 PC Barebone System and an Intel Core i5-2500K Processor 3.3GHz 6 MB Cache Socket LGA1155 processor. Running Windows 7 64-bit memory test for 3 days, at the most stringent level, detects no errors. The ONLY reservation I have is for this much memory, perhaps I should have built a workstation that supported ECC memory. For Intel, this means one of the Sandy Bridge server processor like the E3-xx series and an appropriate server/worstation motherboard based on the C20x chipset. These dont' exactly come in a Shuttle form factor. If I were building a server, I would use ECC memory, and ECC compatable processor and chipset. These will cost a little more and not not be available in small form factors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seiki SE50UY04 50-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz LED TV (Discontinued); Brand: SEIKI; Review: I'm a software engineer and screen real estate makes a big difference to my productivity. Some calculations say this 50" 4K monitor becomes a retina display when 39" inches or more away (88 PPI). This monitor is basically like four 24/25" 1080P monitors, with no bezel in the middle. I have been running a very nice 3.7 megapixel monitor (ASUS PB278Q 27-Inch WQHD LED-lit PLS Professional Graphics Monitor) about 30" away, and had to increase the scaling size in Window's to about 117%, this monitor at 39" inches away and 100% scaling is an excellent combination. Mine arrived yesterday, in perfect condition, and I must have said "Wow" about thirty times in the first hour. Even the delivery driver said wow when I flipped to 4K desktop resolution in Windows 7. He also said he delivered 4 of these that day. I used Photoshop full screen mode to put pure black/write/red/green/blue images across the whole monitor, and have yet to find a single dead or stuck pixel. I'm currently driving it with an under $100 AMD HD 7750 based video card (Sapphire Radeon HD 7750 1GB DDR5 HDMI / DVI-I / DP PCI-Express Graphics Card 11202-00-20G) and it seems to display 4K just fine, although sometimes get the sense a higher performance video card would be better. 4K video playback via Flash on Youtube seems a little less smooth that is ideal, 1080P seems fine. I have a single slot width Nvidia GeForce GT 640 (EVGA GeForce GT 640 2048MB GDDR3 Dual DVI, mHDMI Graphics Cards 02G-P4-2645-KR) which is supposed to drive 4K HDMI but have yet to try it. I also have a new Intel Core i7-4770S (Intel Core i7-4770S Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.1 GHZ 8 MB Cache- BX80646I74770S) on an Intel DH87RL motherboard (Intel Boxed Desktop Board DH87MC Micro ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard BOXDH87RL) which is supposed to support 4K HDMI with just the CPUs GPU, which I also have not yet tried. I was initially a little concerned about the smooth screen surface. It seemed more reflective than the Asus PB278Q monitor I was using, but so far, reflections have not been a problem. The room I have it in doesn't have a lot of bright objects to reflect. I personally prefer a very non-reflective screen, although many argue they are not as sharp. I am seeing some slightly strange behaviors from a few apps, like Photoshop CS6 seems to slow down for the first minute after being opened, and only refreshing tiles of an image unless you move the cursor around. After a little bit, if finishes "warming up" and seems happy. I don't remember it doing this on a smaller display. This is not a issue with the monitor, but might be a display driver or application issue. I see IE10 html5 video playback of 4K youtube video does not work either, you have to use Flash for 4K. Youtube 4K video also has a lot of compression artifacts, and think 4K streaming video may just not be viable (I have 55 mbps cable modem; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunpak RD2000N Camera Flash; Brand: SUNPAK; Review: A GREAT little flash. It's very small, reasonably priced, and can rotate up to 90 degree bounce. Seems to interface with the Nikon P7700 camera exposure control just fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASUS Q200E-BSI3T08 Laptop (Windows 8, Intel Core i3-3217U 1.8 GHz Processor, 11.6 Inches Display, SSD: 500 GB,; Brand: Asus; Review: Nice little laptop. I bought it to have at least one Windows 8.1 touch screen system, for software development. I also bought a 2013 MacBook Pro 13 Retina (for iPhone or Mac app development), which is NOT 4x better, even though it costs 4X as much. On some web benchmarks (I ran them), this laptop is faster than the MacBook, because the MacBook has to process so many more pixels for the Retina screen. This laptop is much better than an Asus 1215B laptop I bought two years ago, which was a similar price, so the Windows laptop price/performance curve has continued to improve. I expect we may see an updated version of this with an Intel Haswell processor soon, perhaps at a similar price, which should give better battery life. There are also some slight variations of this model for slightly higher prices (like with Bluetooth). Unlike the MacBook, this low cost laptop comes with a wired Ethernet port (you need a $30 dongle for the MacBook, and it's not just an integrated port, some hotel's don't have WiFi in the room), and a VGA port (another dongle on the MacBook) which commonly is used for projectors in conference rooms. You could buy this laptop and a great Windows desktop computer for the price of a MacBook. I generally only use a laptop when traveling. When traveling, risking damage/theft to a $400 laptop vs a $1500 laptop is also a factor. A 3 year accidental damage warranty from SquareTrade for a $400 laptop is also only $100 vs $300 for a $1500 laptop. You may ask why would I compare a $400 laptop to a $1500 laptop, and one reason is because I just happened to buy both at the same time, so both were seen with new gadget eyes. Another reason is both laptops have soldered in memory, and soldered in battery, they both have dual core Intel processors, and the MacBook has a soldered in flash disk (the Q200E disk could be upgraded). From the outside, they look similar. The Q200E is also half a pound lighter, and is very slightly smaller, and has a touchscreen. One is essentially near the top end of its class (MacBook) and one is near the bottom end of its class, and frankly the difference in user experience not that big. If we compare them to cars, say the $400 Q200E is a Toyota Corolla ($16800 list price) so 4X in price would be about a Lexus GS 450h ($59000 list). I think the difference in user experience between these two laptops is a lot less than the difference between the Corolla and the Lexus. I'd have to say this little laptop gives about 75% of the general usability of the $1499 MacBook. I'm actually surprised how good a laptop you can get for $400, and if it weren't for my need to have some sort of Mac to do development, I would have returned the MacBook. The Q200E is a vastly better value than the MacBook, although the MacBook is a better; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DSLRKIT 3M 3 meter i-TTL Off Camera FLASH sync Cord for Nikon; Brand: DSLRKIT; Review: Seemed to work, but occasionally flash does not fire. Don't know if it's a bad contact or the signal get's corrupted. Using on Nikon P7700 and Sunpack flash.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kingston Technology 4GB 1600MHz DDR3L PC3-12800 1.35V Non-ECC CL11 SODIMM Intel Laptop Memory KVR16LS11/4; Brand: Kingston Technology; Review: Works perfectly in my ASUS F555LA laptop. Ran Windows memory test and MemTest86 and had zero errors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Asus F555LA-AB31 15.6-Inch Laptop (2.1 GHz Core i3-5010U Processor,4 GB RAM,500 GB Hard Drive, Windows 10), Black; Brand: Asus; Review: I was looking for a good value in a standard laptop and have to say the F555LA fits perfectly. I paid less that three-hundred fifty dollars for the laptop, and then added about two hundred dollars of upgrades. This laptop comes with Windows 10 Home, which runs excellently, and there was no junkware that instantly had be removed. As I wanted a dual boot Windows/Linux system, I shrank the preconfigured Windows disk partition and tried to install CentOS 7. Unfortunately, there did not seem to be any Linux device driver available for the Realtek Wifi card, which does work pretty well on Windows. A little research said I could get some upgrades, that were totally Linux compatible, although installation would be a bit painful. I ordered a 500 GB SSD (Samsung 850 EVO), 8 GB of RAM (Kingston KVR16LS11/8), and an Intel mini-PCIe Wifi card 7260. HMWG. There is a video on Youtube on how to open the laptop and replace the disk drive. The RAM is accessible from the outside through a little door on the bottom. The Wifi card is the hardest one. While its open for the disk driver upgrade, you need to take out the battery (4 screws), and the mainboard (dont forget the screw for the fan. You can leave the cable to the display connected and just flip up the mainboard enough to unscrewed one screw on the Wifi card, pop out the old one and pop in the new one. Ive never removed the mainboard on a laptop before, although am very experienced with hardware upgrades. Things are small and delicate, but all I needed was a small screwdriver and plastic pry tool to open the case, and replace the disk and wifi card. I guess this means serviceability is good, although I see a replacement mainboard costs way more than I paid for the whole computer new. Assuming a replacement battery part is available in a few years, this also proved to me that non-removable battery will not be a problem. Unlike on an Apple laptop, if my laptop dies, I could remove the disk drive and get at my data if needed, and the 8 GB SODIMM and WiFi card might also be reused someday. I also picked up a laptop disk to USB 3 adapter for a dozen bucks, so the original 500 GB spinning disk drive is now a disk for backups. The new parts work perfectly. Windows 10 boots in under 10 seconds. Good job to Microsoft on making the Win 10 licensing easy, I just installed Win 10 onto the SSD from a DVD (this laptop still has a real DVD reader/writer) and it just figured out it was licensed for Window 10 Home, no key needed. Linux has in kernel tree drivers for the Intel Wifi card, and already had drivers for the Realtek gigabit Ethernet card also on the laptop. A note about the 8 GB ram, Asus says it only supports a 4 GB ram upgrade, which is true if you want to enable dual memory; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vivitar DF383PANA Flash for Panasonic SLR/DSLR Cameras (Black); Brand: Vivitar; Review: Seems to work fine on my Panasonic FZ70. Head rotates for bounce off walls/ceiling, giving way better flash results.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grandstream GS-HT702 Handytone 2-FXS Port Analog Telephone Adapter; Brand: Grandstream; Review: I bought the HT702 for a friend, and we had endless issues of it randomly not registering with her Voip provider callcentric.net. Eventually we replaced her ATA with an OBi202, which has has zero issues. I recently updated the firmware and tried using the HT702 with my VoiP provider, and initially it seemed to work, but then I started noticing calls rolling to voicemail a lot. I just spent an hour looking into it. I had to enable logging to a syslog server (which lots of people will not have) and saw it repeatedly trying to register, unsuccessfully. Without hooking up a protocol analyzer, it's hard to say what the issue is technically. As an end user, in my home, I should not have to look at syslogs, or debug protocol issues in a retail device. The HT702 has zero diagnostic ability from the web interface, other than to reports it's status as not registered. I just ordered a OBi202 for myself. The HT702 I have to give thumbs down for home use. The OBi202 does cost $30 more, but still way less that the time I spent trying to diagnose why my HT702 doesn't register. For large corporate users, the HT702 might be ok, and if you are buying 10,000 the price does matter. If you are buying one for your home, the ease of use and diagnostics matter a lot more, and the OBI202's cloud based configuration is vastly better than the HT702 for an individual user.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Neewer 48 Macro LED Ring Flash Bundle with LCD Display Power; Brand: Neewer; Review: I had to return it, as it intermittently didn't fire. It was not especially bright either. I concluded to get a ring light that was actually usable, one needed to spend a little more and got the YONGNUO YN-14EX YN14EX TTL Macro Ring Flash/ LED Flash Light with Adapter Ring for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras as Canon MR-14EX which work every time and uses real flash tubes.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Adafruit Power Management IC Development Tools Precision LM4040 Voltage Reference Breakout - 2.048V and 4.096V (1 Piece); Brand: Adafruit; Review: My HP 34401A just came back from calibration and I was checking the accuracy of the two voltage standards I own. I was a lot less happy with this one. Both voltages are just barely within the 0.1% rating from nominal. I'm way more impressed with the slightly more expensive KKMOON High Precision Voltage Reference Module AD584kH 4-Channel 2.5V/7.5V/5V/10V which I also own. It was within the rated accuracy of my 6.5 digit DMM, using the factory measured values printed in the device. This device is designed to build into a circuit, the AD584 based device is a stand alone voltage reference, with an internal rechargeable battery and banana jacks, and on/off switch. On an absolute voltage scale, both devices were about the same percentage off of the nominal value. The big difference is the AD584 device came with factory measured values of the 4 voltages on each specific device, using a 6.5 digit DMM. The expectation is the device will not drift from those measured values much. The AD584 based device is a much better device for checking test equipment accuracy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: G28U7FTTL Replace VK16E GMOUSE GPS Module UBX-G7020-KT Chip Ceramic Antenna TTL Level for Vehicle Monitoring Navigation DIYmall; Brand: DIYmall; Review: I'm playing with building a cheap GPSDO frequency standard using this as the GPS timing reference. It seems to acquire a signal well, even sitting 6 inches from an RF noisy breadboard. Using the ublox utility program or ublox custom commands, I also discovered you can change the frequency of the PPS output, although it's divided from an internal 48 Mhz clock, so if I set it to 10 Mhz it has a lot of jitter. 10k and 1/2/4/8/16/24 Mhz all seemed to work as PPS frequencies. I'm pondering on the alternatives for doing the OXCO frequency correction now that 1 PPS is not the only option. Setting it to 2M PPS, it's possible to use a divide by 5 counter and a standard PLL chip. I see the newer ublox chips support a timing trigger in pin, which then causes the module to write a nanosecond resolution offset between the trigger and top of second. This is exactly the info you want to adjust the oscillator in a GPSDO. The module would be a lot more useful for timing applications if it just brought these extra signals to an empty through-hole I could solder a header pin to. The modules also look like they support SPI, I2C, USB interfaces, but the signals would need pins to attach to. The board layout could, with really minor improvements, give a lot better flexibility for people using it as anything except a NEMA serial position source.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: USB Blaster V2 Download Cable ALTERA FPGA CPLD USB 2.0 PC JTAG AS,PS Programmer Debugger @XYGStudy; Brand: XYG-ALTERA; Review: It's NOT a USB Blaster II. The FTDI USB chip is only Full Speed USB (12 Mbps). It does have a CPLD to twiddle the signals, and a level translator chip, so may be faster than the $3 USB Blaster's sold from China. The words "High Speed" on it don't mean it has a 480 Mbps USB High Speed interface. Of course this device is 10x less than expensive than a real Altera USB Blaster II. This device does seem to work with the Altera standard Quartus USB Blaster (not II) drivers. The $3 USB Blasters only have a micro-controller (STM32F0 in the one I have) and a level translator, so it seems quite possible the CPLD can twiddle the signals much faster than the micro-controller. I would have preferred better clarity in the description, and ideally an actual USB Blaster II clone, which should be possible for 25% of the Altera price. I assume the Altera Blaster II can't use all of the 480 Mbps of bandwidth across the serial JTAG interface, so even though this device is limited by 12 Mbps to the host, it might be 25%-50% of the speed of the real USB Blaster II (not measured, but running 50 Mbps signals though pin headers is likely getting into poor signal quality territory, for a digital square wave the 5th harmonic of a 50 Mbps NRZ signal would be 250 Mhz) .; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Holistic Relaxation: Erase Anxiety!: Effective Natural Therapies, Stress Management Techniques, Holistic Remedies and Wellness Coaching for Busy People; Brand: Visit Amazon's Marta Tuchowska Page; Review: I read other books of this author and I like her style of writing. My fav chapter is the one that explain the connection between body and mind and how to easily relax.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meditation: Five Senses Meditation: Create a Stress-Free and Mindful Lifestyle in Five Minutes a Day (Meditation, Mindfulness; Brand: Visit Amazon's Marta Tuchowska Page; Review: Good book! You go throught the meditation feeling all your five senses; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Healthy Eating: Spring Healthy Eating Guide and 60+ Recipes Inspired; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tracy Huang Page; Review: I love the way the book is developed. The author gives an holistic point of view about healthy eating and the impact on the overall health.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose Massive Weight with the Alkaline; Brand: Visit Amazon's Marta Tuchowska Page; Review: Good info, recipes are easy to follow and I am losing weight and feeling amazing :) Thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret to Being Happy Now: 12 Simple Steps to a Happy New You Today! (Happy, Depression, happy life); Brand: Visit Amazon's Love Your Life Series Page; Review: I like the way the happiness recipe is presented by the author. If you are wondering what is the secret for being happy, this is a good starting point.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: The Rise (The Alexa Montgomery Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's H. D. Gordon Page; Review: I love this series. I have been enthralled and have had a hard time waiting between the books. The storyline is unique and unexpected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Past Life (Past Series, Book 3) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Winchester Page; Review: Light and paced well. Many grammatical errors detract from a good story. Better than the previous two poo books in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kasadya Hellhound Born (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Swart Page; Review: Unfortunately the grammar, misuse of words, jumps from past to present tense within a sentence stole from the whole effect. Use of current vernacular with old prose became annoying, ruining what could have been an excellent book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5; Author: American Psychiatric Association; Review: When I made this purchase I was expecting an actual Kindle edition not a scanned copy of someone else's book. There are even notes from whoever copied/scanned the book into whatever document was used for this purchase. Looked it up and I could have downloaded the exact same document for free! I want my money back! I'll buy an actual ebook from the American Psychiatric Association.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Secondborn; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy A. Bartol Page; Review: Barrel has written another fascinating novel I can't wait for the next one! I've been watching this author for more books and am thrilled to see she's still writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Fadiman Page; Review: I read.this book for a graduate-level class on psychopathology and him distinctly insolent by the need to be culturally sensitive and aware of bias that can cloud my judgment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Thirsty for Payback (Sinful Business Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Marie Astor Page; Review: WOW, What a great story.. I couldn't put it down and love the way it takes you in. Always waiting to see what happens Thank you Marie Astor!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boss (The Boss Romance Series - Book #1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Claire Adams Page; Review: WOW, What a great series.. I couldn't put it down and love that the story continues. Always wanting more Thank you Claire Adams!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boss #2 (The Boss Romance Series - Book #2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Claire Adams Page; Review: WOW, What a great series.. I couldn't put it down and love that the story continues. Always wanting more Thank you Claire Adams!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stripping the Billionaire (Heirs of Damon Book 4) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Noelle Adams Page; Review: WOW, What a great story.. I couldn't put it down and love the way it takes you in. Always wanting more! Thank you Noelle Adams!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Business: Phoenix #1 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Zoe Danielle Page; Review: So Amazing, Shows you can find love when your not even looking for it. Great Story line, keeps you wanting more! Thank you Zoe Danielle!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Southern Rocker Boy (Southern Rockers Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ginger Voight Page; Review: Totall wrapped me up, couldn't put it down! Nothing like a southern good boy rocker!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Caroline Wants; Brand: Visit Amazon's Amanda Abbott Page; Review: OMG.....Talk about HOTT!!!! A must read!! Thank you Amanda for a great storyline and Amazingly hot scenes!! A MUST READ PEOPLE!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Private Seduction (The Hideaway of Desires Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lindsay Lake Page; Review: This is an AWESOME story line!! Love Max & Sofia!! Lindsay really brought you right into the story, sucks you in and holds you. Great Job!! A MUST READ PEOPLE!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Regrets (No Regrets Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Heather Allen Page; Review: NO regrets is an awesome storyline and wonderful writing by Heather. Pulls you and just couldn't put it down! Thank you for all you do Heather!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crashing: The Wedding: Cali's Story - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kristen Hope Mazzola Page; Review: I am a newbie to this Author, and I am so glad I found her!! This story is Beautifully written. I started it and could not put it down.. Simply Amazing!! A MUST READ PEOPLE!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shattered By Love Healed By Sex (Healing Ava's heart book Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Karina Covey; Review: This book: I simply love it! I can relate to Ava and the way she dealt with herself, it really hits you right in the heart. Along for the ride for sure! Thank you for doing a wonderful job writing this. I am honored to have read it. If you have a heart you need to read it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exposed (Unguarded Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ivy Stone Page; Review: A Beautiful story. No matter where you come from or what you have done love will always make you better and stronger!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Billionaire's Temptation (Temptation & Seduction Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jay S. Wilder Page; Review: I absolutely love this story!! Amazing writing along with awesome characters, pulled me in and read in one sitting!! Can't wait for book 2!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Billionaire's Seduction (Temptation & Seduction Book 2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jay S. Wilder Page; Review: JS Wilder is a new author to me I started with The Billionaire's Temptations and OMG!! I was immediately pulled in. I love the characters, the writing, everything blends well. It sucked me in and I couldn't wait for this book 2. Let me tell you it DID NOT Disappoint!!! Amazing job! Love the story and the way you make me feel what the characters are going through! JOB WELL DONE!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brando 2 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.D. Hawkins Page; Review: Brando book 1 & Book 2 are FAMAZING!!! Thank you for being you Jax Dylan Hawkins!! I Every part of the story and Brando And Haley are my newest favorite couple!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Billionaire's Secret Kink Prequel: Secret Alpha Billionaire Romance: Knox (Rosesson Brothers Book 0) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lisa Ladew Page; Review: i love Knox!!!! What an amazing book, the intire series is amazing!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miami Inferno (Miami Nights Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Elle Boon Page; Review: Absolutely love Ren and Angel's story. Tru love always win at the end!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His Distraction (Assured Distraction Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Thia Finn Page; Review: I absolutely love this story!!! Ryan is one amazing man. Krissy is a disaster. I hate her with a passion. Now Peri, is such a strong woman and I love and admire her. Of course Chandler is rocking cause that's just her. This is a great follow up book to Assure Her, which is another Must Read! Thank you Thia Finn for writing the way you do!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resplendent Ruin (Resplendence Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bella J Page; Review: I was introduced to Bella J Author by a friend and I was busy reading Resplendent Ruin... Let me tell you...WOW!! What ride! Absolutely love it can't wait to start the next one!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Betrayal: (Crusaders MC #2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's L. Grubb Page; Review: totally Rocked!! Keeping the MC story rolling on to #2.5!!! Awesome writing!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Champ & Lauren: (Crusaders MC #2.5) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's L. Grubb Page; Review: Each book pulls me in deeper . I feel like part of the family Amazing writing and story line; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cobra & Alexis: (Crusaders MC #3.5) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's L Grubb Page; Review: Love this series!! Once I started with the first I had to go on and on. Great characters, great scenes, awesome MC Series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Perfect: A Mister Standalone (The Mister Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's JA Huss Page; Review: FAMAZING!! Absolutely Love him and Ellie, so happy for Ells!! Can't wait for Mr. Romantic, Mr. Corporate, Mr. Mysterious and Mr. Match.... Hott Damn!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Split Ends (Magnolia Series Book 2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Taylor Dawn Page; Review: Cole and Gracie made some tough decision at the young age of 19. Years later there worlds collide. These characters and story line pulled me in quickly and I couldn't put it down. Amazingly written, Strong Characters. A REAL MUST READ!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After The Fire; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mary J. Williams Page; Review: I Gaige and Violet's story!! After The Fire by Mary J. Williams is AMAZING!!!! Released today, get your copy. It's A Must Read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Stepbrother Series: Linc & Raven (The Stepbrother Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Danielle Jamie Page; Review: DANIELLE JAMIE is amazing, in this love story of Linc and Raven she hit very high and very low. I went from laughing to crying through 2 boxes of tissues. AMAZING job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shades of Love; Brand: Visit Amazon's R.M. Simone Page; Review: WOW!! I adore Tristan and Gabriella's Story, this is the first book of R.M. Simone's I am reading and I am definitely looking forward to more! I love how they met and that she wasn't looking for much but he knew he had found the woman for him. Love this so much!! I'm a new Fan!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BEAST (MMA Bad Boys Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's L Grubb Page; Review: Holy Hotness!! What an amazing story. I love the characters that build up some steamy scenarios. A Must Read! L. Grubb hit it out of the park once again!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Addiction: A Romantic Comedy - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's LJ Scar Page; Review: A friend recommended this author tome, and I am so glad she did! I love the story. The characters came to life right before my eyes. I couldn't put it down. I read it in one sitting (braking only to feed my kids) Job well done. Definitely Recommend!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Panty Whisperer: An Erotic Short Story (The Panty Whisperer Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sloane Howell Page; Review: A quick HOTT Hitting sex feast. SLOANE is Awesome, love his writing. Puts you on edge waiting to go over. Glad to be a follower; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rippers; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ashlei Hawley Page; Review: Rippers, completely out of my norm of Romance. And sometimes you have to step out of the box.| I am so glad I did with this author. Ashlei Hawley is new to me and what a way to be pulled into a Genre. The story grabbed me from the beginning, took me out of my comfort zone and held me to the point I didn't want to put it down. Finished it within 24 hours, Highly recommend! I will definitely be looking forward to more from this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sassy Mates Volume 1 (BBW Paranormal Shape Shifter Romance) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Milly Taiden Page; Review: Amazing job, love the story lines. Kept be on the edge wanting more- well done Molly Taiden. definitely recommend to all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aligned: Volume 1 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ella Miles Page; Review: With everything to overcome, I love a strong leading lady. I enjoyed this book and will recommend and read the rest of the series,.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Speak No Evil (No Evil Trilogy, #1); Author: Allison Brennan; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: My favorite of Brennan's books!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Room; Author: Emma Donoghue; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: 5 stars for the first half...didn't love the second half as much; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: People of the Book; Author: Geraldine Brooks; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: Surprised by how much I enjoyed this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soul Survivor (Lost Worlds, #1); Author: Misty Evans; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: FBI profiler Rife St. Cloud has returned to his hometown in Oregon for a vacation, but his visit home is anything but relaxing when his grandfather, the chief of police, requests his help. A multiple murder has occurred at an old church, and the only survivor, Keva MoonWater claims she doesn't remember the attack. Keva, a High Chieftess, has been cursed with immortality for the past thousand years. All that time she's been waiting to be reunited with her soulmate, Kai. Keva believes that Rife is the reincarnated Kai, but logical Rife doesn't remember their love....at first. Keva banks on the theory that their sexual connection will be enough to awaken Rife's memories of their forbidden love affair. The love affair that bound their souls together. A love affair that resulted in the death of both Rife and most of Keva's clan. Keva and Rife/Kai must overcome problems both in their present and their distant past. This story took some unexpected turns (and features a great bad guy...I'm all about the bad guy!) that kept ME turning the pages. Ms. Evans seamlessly blends Native American, paranormal, and romance elements in a story that leaves readers believing in the existence of soulmates and that love really can conquer all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Open House; Author: Elizabeth Berg; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Not my usual fare. Read it for book club. Out of a group of 7, only one of us liked it. While I liked the author's voice, I found the protagonist to be unlikeable and, if I hadn't been reading it for book club, I wouldn't have finished it. One person in the group thought it was supposed to be a satire, but it didn't work on that level for me at all.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Divorced, Desperate and Delicious (Divorced and Desperate, #1); Author: Christie Craig; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Quick, light, fun read. I'll be reading the rest of the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Past Came Hunting; Author: Donnell Ann Bell; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: While I liked the concept of this novel, I didn't enjoy the book itself nearly as much. The pacing was too slow for my taste (the addition of the son's POV didn't add anything to the story and really slowed it down) and a "reveal" 3/4 of the way thru had me turning my Kindle off (which is the equivalent of throwing a book across the room).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Playing for Keeps (Pillow Talk, #3); Author: Kate Perry; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I've read quite a few of Kate Perry's books and this one, with its sparkling dialogue, is a fun read! It features a zany family, a hot romance, and the sacrifices one makes for the sake of each.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Huntress Moon (Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #1); Author: Alexandra Sokoloff; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Overall I enjoyed this thriller about an FBI agent chasing down a female serial killer. I only gave it four stars because I found the switch between his point-of-view and hers to be rather jarring since they were written in different tenses. BUT with that said, I thought the novel was well-paced.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Found Wanting; Author: Joyce Lamb; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Really enjoyed this one. Well-developed characters, action, and a believable romance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Life of Cranberry Sauce (Secret Ingredient, #1.5); Author: Misty Evans; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Such a fun holiday-themed novella! A satisfying read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone Girl; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I debated for months about whether I should rate or review Gone Girl. As a writer, I don't like to badmouth other writers, but as a reader, I appreciate honest ratings/reviews. So here's my review with the clear understanding that the appreciation of any art form is totally subjective. (For example: I dislike Tom Hanks, but he's one of the most well-liked actors in the world.) I'll freely admit that I had high expectations for this book and I LOVE dark and twisted books. Most of the buzz I heard was extremely positive and the one person who recommended it, practically gushed over its brilliance. Perhaps some of my disappointment in it stemmed from my high expectations. On the other hand, I know without a doubt I would have never bothered finishing it if others hadn't raved about it. Even having read the entire book, I could find nothing to like in Gone Girl. I didn't like ANY of the characters. I didn't like the alternating POVs. I didn't like the pacing. I didn't like the ending. (The plot at the beginning was mildly intriguing, but even that soon derailed.) Gillian Flynn is a very talented writer, but this book just didn't do it for me. Strangely, after I'd finished it, people started telling me how they couldn't finish it or how strongly they'd disliked Gone Girl. I only wish they'd shared their opinion before those reading hours were lost forever.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Curse of the Spellmans (The Spellmans, #2); Author: Lisa Lutz; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This is one of those books that's better to read than to listen to because there are footnotes....but not the kind your English teacher required.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: The Dark Knight Theatrical Release; Brand: ; Review: I'm sure everyone has seen this movie, and seen the amazing performances by the cast. I just wish all other comic book movies would take this same path. I love most of the marvel movies but sometimes they take more of a cartoonie and humor route that sort of cheats their films. That why I love the dark knight so much it just goes for the jugular I'm the beginning and dosent let up till the end. It seems like they made this movie to blow people away by how awesome it is. I don't know how their going to top this when they reboot the franchise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grindhouse Presents: Planet Terror; Brand: Rose McGowan; Review: If you love zombies, gore, t&a, action, over the top humor, and a lot of good actors that don't take their self serious you'll love this movie. I first saw it in the theater as a double feature along side death proof it's was called grind house on the theater which I though was such a original cool idea. This is the first half of grind house which I think is the better half and better paced movie which gets your attention a little more. Is about a go go dancer cherry( played by rose mcgowen ) who stubbles on to a military experiment gone wrong which causes her town to get over infested with zombies. Cherry along her bad ass boyfriend and some towns people fight to stay alive and escape the town. It's totally over the top and every way. Don't take it serious while u watch it's just a fun movie and it's sort of made crappy on purpose but I think that's sort of its charm!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko; Brand: Jake Gyllenhaal; Review: I forgot all about this movie, and then saw it on amazon and had to get the tenth anniversary edition. It has the regular movie, directors cut which I think is better and explains more. And a lot of extras. Now to talk about the movie. I don't even know how to describe it. It's sort of dark moody with great acting by the whole cast with a very complex story. If you like very different movies with a very creepy and interesting back drop and story you will love this movie. A lot of interesting cast choices in this movie. I don't want to tell to much about just check it out, I don't think you will b disappointing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man of Steel; Brand: Henry Cavill; Review: Let me just say first I'm a huge comic book fan and collector love super hero movies and super heroes. There was a long gap between superman movies from superman vi to super returns. Superman returns was a ok movie but a huge let down to me, I'm so glad they didn't continue with story line and actors. Then man steel came out with the producers of the dark knight trilogy ( Christopher Nolan) and the director of the watchmen, 300, and sucker punch ( sack Synder ) so all ready I'm sure it's going to be awesome. Well I finally see it and it was better than my wilder expectations. Let me just say this movie kicks ass and and is just plain awesome! It's got sort of the same vibe as the dark knight movies which I think is awesome, I think the same composer of the dark knight trilogy did the score Hans Zimmerman. A great movie, I havnt walked out movie in along time and said that movie was awesome! Just a soon to be superman classic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walking Dead: Seasons 1-3 Bundle; Brand: ; Review: I love horror movies especially about zombies! This is just a extented horror movie. With good acting and a good story and a lot of gore and little to no cgi which I like. I think special effects are a dying art and love when the use them it sort of reminds me of old horror movies like the Evil Dead and Friday the 13th movies. Its like a B-movie zombie movie come to life with a big budget and better actors which is a good thing. Cool and interesting characters and some that you don't care about so much. Very unexpected stuff happens all the time and it just has this spooky intense vibe all the time. Classic show and sort of has broke new ground! Check it out if you haven't!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dark Knight Rises; Brand: Christian Bale; Review: Im a huge comic book fan so naturally I like come book movies. But alot of the time comic book movies don't messure up. This time DC got it right with the director and the cast and screen writers. This is the last of the Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale batman movies ending on a epic note and the longgest runing time of all three movies. I love how all three movies mix the best batman story arcs making a begininning a middle and a end. In this epic conculsion they mix the story arc of the Knightfall series and the story of noman's land mixing both stories and making something both epic both a comic book lover and someone just enjoying a movie could love. The characters are just as good has ever ( But maybe not as good as Heath Leager's Joker). Tom Hardy as Bane is so Meneasing and a force to be reckoned with. Batman has finally met his match with Bane and the Batman in this film isn't the bad ass he was in the The Dark Knight. Batman already has his hands full with Bane he also as to deal with the catwoman( Ann Hathaway) but they never say catwoman in the movie. A epic movie to a epic set of films alot of surpises and things you won't see coming or maybe you will. Still one of the best comic book movies ever made along with the Dark Knight and The Man Of Steel. A must see for comic book fans and just plain Batman fans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Men Origins: Wolverine; Brand: Hugh Jackman; Review: Every comic book movie can't be exactly like their graphic novel counter part but some are better than others. The Wolverine is no Dark Knight but its way better than origins and expands on the beloved character. Following the the classic story of wolverine going to Japan and falling for a crime lord's daughter. Its a very well made movie. But i feel sometimes Marvel just spits out these movies so fast that the quality of the product suffers. Like DC takes more time with their movies and characters that when a movie comes out its sort of epic except the green lantern. But epic films like the dark knight trilogy and the man of steel in my opinion were epic awesome, mind blowing films. but don't get me wrong marvel movies are great just I think to spent more time on their art and characters when adapted them to film. But still a good superhero movie not on the level of a xmen movie but still great. Hugh Jackman is amazing as the wolverine has always.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Amazing Spider-Man; Brand: Andrew Garfield; Review: First off I loved the first spiderman trilogy and I hated the fact that sony and marvel wanted to reboot the spiderman franchise so fast, because I wanted to see a spiderman 4 and to see a ended to the awesome spiderman movies that came before. Well like when they rebooted batman with the dark knight trilogy I was very skeptical. But like when I first saw batman begins, I wait to see how the movie is and what direction they take with the amazing spiderman. Well they keep a lot of the classic spiderman things they had in the original spiderman movies but had new things you have never seen in a spiderman movies. Like new villains like the classic Lizard which spiderman has some amazing fight scenes with. But the whole plot is building to a bigger plot not explore in the first set of movies. A more complex story line and greater villains. Having both greater emotion and a darker vibe but also having a updated vive but still having the classic spiderman vibe the first set of movies didn't have. The more I watch this movie the more I have grown to love it more than the first trilogy. Andrew is a awesome spiderman and more believable at times. I think its going to be a better set of movies than the first one day with now seeing the amazing spiderman 2 which I think was the best spiderman movie ever. I think bigger and better things are coming for the spiderman franchise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Men: Days of Future Past 1 VHS; Brand: ; Review: Im a huge comic book fan! So with the comic books movies coming out today I'm like a kid in a candy store. I have to say this is one of the best movies to come out this year let alone comic book movies of all time. Bryan Singer fixes a lot of the plot holes and mess created by the last stand but does it in a masterful way. One of the most beloved Xmen stories comes to life on the big screen, bringing all these characters together from the older xmen movies with the xmen first class cast to face and change the horrible and doomed future. Both sides of the cast acting really shines through in this movie going in places never seen in a xmen movie before and bringing back the vibe and spirit of great xmen movies of the past.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy; Brand: ; Review: Didn't know much about the guardians of the galaxy going in and I'm a avant comic collector. I knew it was probably a enjoyable movie before seeing but just didn't know about a talking raccoon seem sort of dumb to me at first (but a guy in a bat costume kicking ass is ok). But I saw the movie in the theater and I got to say it's a really well made movie and the character development is amazing. It's got a lot of action and cool visuals but it's not all just throw in there for entertainment value it helps the progression of the story and plot and with a lot of humor not sort of silly humor but stuff that actually is really funny but does not taint the edge of the characters. Don't know how close it keeps to the comic books but still a great movie none the less. It's got sort of a cooler Star Wars vibe with star lord sort of reminding me of Han Solo but a little cooler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardians Of The Galaxy Region Free; Brand: Chris Pratt; Review: Didn't know much about the guardians of the galaxy going in and I'm a avant comic collector. I knew it was probably a enjoyable movie before seeing but just didn't know about a talking raccoon seem sort of dumb to me at first (but a guy in a bat costume kicking ass is ok). But I saw the movie in the theater and I got to say it's a really well made movie and the character development is amazing. It's got a lot of action and cool visuals but it's not all just throw in there for entertainment value it helps the progression of the story and plot and with a lot of humor not sort of silly humor but stuff that actually is really funny but does not taint the edge of the characters. Don't know how close it keeps to the comic books but still a great movie none the less. It's got sort of a cooler Star Wars vibe with star lord sort of reminding me of Han Solo but a little cooler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy [Blu-ray]; Brand: ; Review: Didn't know much about the guardians of the galaxy going in and I'm a avant comic collector. I knew it was probably a enjoyable movie before seeing but just didn't know about a talking raccoon seem sort of dumb to me at first (but a guy in a bat costume kicking ass is ok). But I saw the movie in the theater and I got to say it's a really well made movie and the character development is amazing. It's got a lot of action and cool visuals but it's not all just throw in there for entertainment value it helps the progression of the story and plot and with a lot of humor not sort of silly humor but stuff that actually is really funny but does not taint the edge of the characters. Don't know how close it keeps to the comic books but still a great movie none the less. It's got sort of a cooler Star Wars vibe with star lord sort of reminding me of Han Solo but a little cooler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 2014; Brand: ; Review: I love Spider-Man, comics, cartoons and especially when he makes it to the big screen. I loved the first trilogy with Sam rammi and Toby McGuire. But it seem liked it was missing something and some of it was so campy and sine of the outfits reminded of a power rangers episode. And they totally dropped the ball on the third one. So they reboot it and I love the first amazing Spider-Man the story was good the action was good and it had more of a over all Spider-Man feel that the first set of movies were missing. So the sequel comes along. While it does have its faults and problems. To many bad guys and drama. It's still got some cool action and epic bad guys we haven't seen in a Spider-Man movie before. Like electro and rhino. I do think that Jamie Fox could had done a better job playing electro but maybe he worked with what he had. Spolier alert****** If you haven't seen the film and want to stop reading this now. And this film had the bls to do something no other Spider-Man film could do they killed off Stacy Gwen which I was really surprised in touched. That brings a grit and darker tone than other Spider-Man movies explored. But there is its faults to many sub plots that go nowhere and there's a little bit of campyness that we really didn't need. And the sub plot of his dead parents sort of ridiculous. But I think they were trying something new and trying to keep it interesting. But in recent news no more Spider-Man sequels and this franchise is dead. Their going to recast another Spider-Man and reboot him again and he will first apear in captain America civil war along side cap himself and iron man and black panther which in itself is awesome! I was really disappointed when they cancelled a superman returns sequel because I really wanting to see what Bryan singer would do with the next superman movie. But then we got man of steel which I think is a far better superman movie and Henry cavil is a better superman than Brandon routh. Only time will till if the same is true for Spider-Man!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grindhouse Double Feature: Count Dracula's Great Love / Maneater of Hydra; Brand: Paul Naschy; Review: I review the fist part of grind house before but wanted to review this re release of both films on one blue ray and all the fake movie commercials before and after the movie, well except for machete they ended up making that into a movie. And I heard Eli Roth was going to make thanksgiving day eventually. But on to the review. If you don't know what it is about or have not heard anything about it. It's a throw back to the early eighties or late seventies exploitation films. Back then you could go to a theater and sometimes see a grind house film and sometimes their would be a couple of really cheesy and cheap horror movies back to back. This is a throw back to those days with two horror movies made with two different directors. The first Planet Terror directed by Robert Rodriguez (Desperodo, Sin City) and the second film Death Proof Qunantin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Django Unchained, Hateful Eight) . Before the first movie even starts out there's the fake commercials of upcoming movies which awesome to and very humorous. The first film is Planet Terror which is my favorite. It's also the most over the top. A quick run down with minor spoilers. A small town gets polluted by a green gas that's causes people to turn into zombies cause by a army experiment gone wrong led by a army colonel (Bruce Willis). Now it's up to a Go Go dancer (Rose McGowen) and her boyfriend (Freddy Rodriguez) to say the day. As the town gets over run by zombies. Very over too gore and not to be taken very serious with one legged machine gun go go dancers. A lot of surprise cameos from Josh Brolin, Quentin Tarantino, Micheal Bien Ect. If you like over the top gore, and practical gore effects you well love this film. Off to the second film after some more humorous coming attractions previews. Their Death Proof by Quentin Tarantino. Staring stunt car Mike. A sadistic serial killer who kills women by means of his stunt car. Still a very entertaining movie just slow in certain parts, doesn't have the same fast place as planet terror but still a solid film in its own rights. Like any Quentin Tarantino film there's a lot of dialogue which is good or bad but here just seems to really drag in certain areas but somehow in the end adds to the story. But his film is more down to earth and more realistic than planet terror. Still both films are a blast! Such a cool and fun experience. A must have for any horror fan. Check it out if you havnt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nightbreed; Brand: Craig Sheffer; Review: Heard about this movie for years. Never seen it though till a few years ago! Love it. A original story and concept. Don't want to give to much away if you havnt seen it. It is a little out there if you don't like weird movies. But if you do like me you'll love it. The movie was directed by and wrote by Clive Barket (Hellraiser, Lord Of Illusion). And the score was done by Danny Elfman ( Batman 89, Batman Returns, Simpsons, Beetlejuice, Spider-Man and a whole bunch of other crap) giving it a bigger epic feel. If you like out there movies or monster or horror movies check this out. It sort of as a Stephen King novel mixed with a 80s slasher with monsters feel to it. David Croneberg (Scanners, The Fly, Videodrome, A history of violence, dead Zone) the film director is it and does a decent job of acting. Check it out its s solid horror or out there film. It's sort of it's own genre in a way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: NIV/KJV Parallel Bible; Author: Visit Amazon's Zondervan Page; Review: My son uses this bible for school and he loves it. The words are easy to see and its easy to understand. I would recommend this bible to anyone; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Was Poe; Author: Visit Amazon's Avi Page; Review: My son loves this book. He says it's a great book to read. A great book for a middle school students; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Time of the Butterflies; Author: Visit Amazon's Julia Alvarez Page; Review: Perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Into the Wild; Author: Visit Amazon's Jon Krakauer Page; Review: Brought it for my son. He loves it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother; Author: Visit Amazon's James McBride Page; Review: Dilivered on time. My son loves it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Sex Crimes; Author: Alice Vachss; Review: An informative look at the politics of the criminal justice system and how it hinders the successful prosecution of sex offenders. Ms. Vachss has been there. She puts the victims first, even if it harms her own career. She sets a good example for professional people in all lines of work, because politics is found there, too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They'd Learned Sooner; Author: Visit Amazon's Peggy Klaus Page; Review: Useful hints about how to navigate your workplace and what to do so that your contributions get noticed. Good advice on how to deal with workplace bullies, also.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: THE HOLY BIBLE WITH MARGINAL NOTES AND TOPICAL REFERENCES IN THE KING JAMES VERSION (RED LETTER EDITION); Author: Holy Bible; Review: An excellent collection of sixty-six books, written by many persons over a fifteen-hundred year period, but inspired by One Being. Covers the creation all the way to the Second Coming. Joseph, Moses, King David, and Jesus all give tour de force performances within its pages. Satan's performance as the fallen anti-hero gets two thumbs up. I have to give it five stars because I'm afraid of what will happen if I don't.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bully Exposed: Dealing with Bullies at Work; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonas Warstad Page; Review: Excellent analysis of the bully personality and what to do to avoid becoming a victim. The concepts have application in all walks of life. If only it was available on the playground, the locker room, and the gym.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Odyssey of Homer; Author: Visit Amazon's Homer Page; Review: I never knew that I would have to read the Odyssey to learn about the Trojan Horse. I was expecting the Trojan Horse scene in the Iliad. Anyway, it was great seeing those arrogant suitors get their just desserts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Call Me Anna: The Autobiography of Patty Duke; Author: Visit Amazon's Patty Duke Page; Review: Before discovering her as Identical Cousins on Nick At Nite, hers was a just a name echoing from the TV set in the living room, past a child's bedtime, just before drifting off. In a world where movie stars are envied and glamourized, we are reminded that Anna is a real person with real problems, just as human as we. A story of relationships that begin with the best of intentions that morph into something in-appropriate, it is also a story of how she coped and overcame, and as an added bonus, provides some insight into the world of theatre and cinema.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Brilliant Madness: Living With Manic-Depressive Illness; Author: Visit Amazon's Patty Duke Page; Review: Excellent treatment what Bipolar Disorder is. The case histories presented by Gloria Hochman are helpful in understanding the illness. Patty Duke's account of her own journey was inspirational as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: The Tycoon's Revenge: Baby for the Billionaire; Author: Visit Amazon's Melody Anne Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. Finished it in one setting. Can't wait to read the next one. Really enjoyed it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tycoon's Revenge: Baby for the Billionaire; Author: Melody Anne; Review: I really enjoyed this book. Finished it in one setting. Can't wait to read the next one. Really enjoyed it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Always the Last to Know; Author: Visit Amazon's Crystal Bowling Page; Review: Really loved this book. Very funny I even laughed out loud a few times. Definitely would recommend this one for sure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blind Faith: A Caitlyn Tierney FBI Thriller (Special Agent Caitlyn Tierney); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Lyons Page; Review: I really like this author. First time I've read one of her books. Will be reading more. Really good book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reason to Breathe: The Breathing Series (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Donovan Page; Review: I read this book in one day. I strongly recommend reading this book . Can't wait to read the rest of the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Belkin F5D7000 Wireless Desktop Network Card; Brand: Belkin; Review: I have tried the product on two computers, on running XP the other running 98SE. It worked acceptably on unprotected routers but very poorly on protected ones.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Samsung 32GB High Speed microSDHC Class 10 Memory Card with Adapter. Model number: MB-MSBGA/US; Brand: Samsung; Review: This memory chip has done everything I wanted it to do and done it well. I upgraded from a 16 gig chip with no problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PLAY X STORE 3.5mm Male to 2.5mm Female Headphone Audio Adapter (Black); Brand: PLAY X STORE; Review: Just what I needed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Headphone Splitter for Computer, BAPHILE B3 1/8 In. Earphone Adapter for PC Audio &; Brand: BAPHILE; Review: Works just as expected. Very useful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LE 20.0 M Pixel USB 6 LED Webcam Mic PC Laptop Camera; Brand: TOOGOO; Review: Great product for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2x Pack - AT&T Cordless Phone Battery Replacement HHR-P103 (700mAh, 3.6V, NI-MH) - Compatible with AT&T EP5632, TL76008, EP590-2,; Brand: UpStart Battery; Review: Works very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Fit (MUF-32BB/AM); Brand: Samsung; Review: Worked very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Memory 32GB Pulse Series USB 2.0 Flash Drive - 5 Pack - Silver (PSF32GXPPS5PK); Brand: Patriot; Review: Good service. Good product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Linksys WRT54GL Wi-Fi Wireless-G Broadband Router; Brand: Linksys; Review: Works well, does what I needed it to do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back; Author: Visit Amazon's Todd Burpo Page; Review: great condition, and wonderful easy reading book. Have been sharing it with so many friends, glad it was recommended to me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secretariat; Author: Visit Amazon's William Nack Page; Review: reading this book now, it is very good if u like to read the story behind finding a good horse to race; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Takedown Twenty (Stephanie Plum); Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: Book is in excellent condition, I have all of her Stephan Plum books, Met Janet Evanovich at a book signing in Texas and could see her sense of humor in her eye, a lovely lady; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red (The Circle Trilogy, Book 2) (The Books of History Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Ted Dekker Page; Review: I had all 3 books and in moving lost that last one, I am looking forward to reading this book it left such a interesting impression, book came in excellent condition and very fast. Sitting on table for summer choice of reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philippine Folklore Stories; Author: John Maurice Miller; Review: was a perfect gift for my friend who came from the Philippine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motor Mouth (Alex Barnaby Series #2); Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: She is such a fun author, simple reading, u can put it down and pick it up months later and u are not lost at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boundaries: When To Say Yes, How to Say No; Author: Visit Amazon's Henry Cloud Page; Review: very good book for all, I read it a little at a time, and I am using the tips to improve my life, and I have read things that show I have crossed the line in the pass.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion's Game; Author: Nelson Demille; Review: excellent author, I read Plum Island months ago, and some of his sense of humor is still in my head. So I ordered this one, looking forward to reading it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heaven Changes Everything: Living Every Day with Eternity in Mind; Author: Visit Amazon's Todd Burpo Page; Review: I was disappointed, I thought this would be a continuation of Heaven is real, but it is more of a summary of what u had already read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boundaries Participant's Guide; Author: Visit Amazon's Henry Cloud Page; Review: this is a book for a group, I ordered it in error. Glad to a doctor that will find good use for it. I then ordered Boundaries but not the workbook. Love the book, I am learning from it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: Salomon; Review: good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: Salomon; Review: good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe (14 D(M) US, White/Boss Blue/Black); Brand: Salomon; Review: good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Men's X 15.2 FG/AG Soccer Cleat; Brand: ; Review: good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Men's Springblade M Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: good product fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Men's Ace 16.2 Primemesh FG/AG Soccer Shoe; Brand: ; Review: good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3 Climashield Trail Running Shoe; Brand: Salomon; Review: good product fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: Salomon; Review: good product fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: City of God (Cidade de Deus) (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Incredibles, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: V for Vendetta (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Departed, The (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inside Out (2015); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: The Imitation Game (2014); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part II, The (1974); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Dark Knight, The (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 12 Angry Men (1957); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: FREE GRACE SOTERIOLOGY; Author: Ph.D. David R. Anderson; Review: The author has produced an excellent work in explaining and defending the 'Free Grace salvtion' position for his readers in a detailed and comprehensive manner and yet easy for the layperson to understand. I find myself returning to this book time and again as an incredibly useful source for personal study and small group Bible teaching.Free Grace Soteriology; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadows of the Beast; Author: Visit Amazon's James Jacob Prasch Page; Review: Prasch frames his main views within the context of "all scripture". What is particularly helpful is his frequent elaboration of 1st Century Midrashic interpretation methods (used by Jesus) which help illustrate and illuminate his doctrinal positions. He also argues forcefully for the critical importance for today's church to properly understanding the 'antichrist' person and issues from a biblical perspective. Leslie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Absurdity of Unbelief; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffrey D. Johnson Page; Review: An excellent explanation for serious thinkers of why biblical Christianity is the only completely rational and consistent worldview.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Debate Leftists and Destroy Them: 11 Rules for Winning the Argument - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Shapiro Page; Review: Simple, powerful and proven methods to overcome classic leftist methods of undermining and avoiding productive critical discussion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between; Author: Visit Amazon's Gregory Koukl Page; Review: Provides powerful links between the biblical Christian worldview and the TRUE realities of humanity's big 'facts of life'. Very easy to read considering the potential complexities and scope of the subject matter. Kouki builds his explanations and arguments step by step in an gentle and appealing yet very rigorous story form. Kouki's reality 'story' offers great potential benefit for all readers, whatever their preexisting worldview.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger: A Novel; Author: Beth Harbison; Review: The title was wonderful and certainly drew me in. The rest of the book, however, let me down. There were moments when the book soared, but otherwise it dragged and, altho I stuck with it to the end, I was tired of it about a third of the way into it. It had such potential!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger: A Novel; Author: Beth Harbison; Review: The title was wonderful and certainly drew me in. The rest of the book, however, let me down. There were moments when the book soared, but otherwise it dragged and, altho I stuck with it to the end, I was tired of it about a third of the way into it. It had such potential!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Galbraith Page; Review: I was very excited to read this book by its "secret" author, and I very much liked its premise with its war-weary detective and his tentative secretary, but it was a difficult read. Went on forever, just like the Harry Potter series, but without the excitement. I kept wanting it to end already - yet there was enough there so that I couldn't put it down midway, I had to read it to the end and I'm glad I did. Love the two main characters and would love to see them again but would prefer that the author get to the point quicker. Same great descriptive writing but perhaps to many interwoven characters, plots.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Go Back: A Jack Reacher Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: Child's conclusion left me hanging. And before that, I kept hoping for the conclusion...Not the usual thrilling Jack Reacher novel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robert B. Parker's Wonderland (Spenser); Author: Visit Amazon's Ace Atkins Page; Review: Not the usual riveting Parker tale but I love the real guy's characters so much I still buy them. Perhaps the new people are turning them out too quickly to make sure the story is solid?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Take My Heart: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Higgins Clark Page; Review: Formula at work for Mary again - and still I keep reading her. Some twists and turns to keep me attached.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chestnut Street; Author: Visit Amazon's Maeve Binchy Page; Review: Maeve Binchy never wrote a book that I didn't think was a tender-hearted, insightful wonder. She didn't even put together this book herself but those who assembled it for her posthumously captured her finest writing and temperament - her feel for humanity - spot on. Thank you for at least one more Maeve!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carpe Diem, Illinois; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin A. Oakley Page; Review: I've never been sure about the home schooling movement so I surely was skeptical about the concept of unschooling. But Author Kristin Oakley, thru her very real characterizations, put me in the know. The conflicts and resolutions in her story were wonderfully told. She explained these concepts in schooling that are different from the "norm" and made them seem not so foreign after all. Sadly, I know too many home schoolers who don't have Krstin's abilities to do the job right by their children and they are the ones who give the movement a black eye. But read "Carpe Diem" for a great piece of fiction and a training lesson on the way you might want to educate your family. I look forward with high anticipation to Kristin's next novels!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chump Change (A Leo Waterman Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's G.M. Ford Page; Review: Mr. Ford never fails to entertain with his wonderful Leo Waterman character and Chump Change continued that tradition. I was entertained throughout the plot twists and turns. His trusty backup group of old drunks figured less in this book and I rather missed their lurching influence, but the storyline was riveting nonetheless. Another good read...the Ford keeps motoring on!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Field of Prey; Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: John Sandford and his beastly cast of characters had me at the first attack and kept me in suspense all the way to the close of this Prey novel, then left me gasping for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Field Of Prey (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: John Sandford and his beastly cast of characters had me at the first attack and kept me in suspense all the way to the close of this Prey novel, then left me gasping for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Sister's Grave (Tracy Crosswhite); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: Loved this book - storyline held me riveted on every page! I didn't want it to end. Fine writing - I will look for more by Robert Dugoni.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Burning Room (A Harry Bosch Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Michael held my attention from Page 1 to the exciting conclusion. Can't get enuf of his plots twists, characters and excellent writing. Just awaiting for his next book!~; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gathering Prey (A Prey Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: As usual I couldn't put this book down. John Sanford isn't writing fast enuf for this fan!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Retro 51 Tiki Tissue Box Holder; Brand: Retro 51; Review: I like this tissue holder, and it's definitely fun, but it's not without it's problems - or at least issues you should be aware of. 1) you have to be sure to get the correct type of tissue box to place inside. All the boxes I had at home were too deep for this holder, so I went to buy the shorter style (though less economical box.) When I got home I realized that I had purchased tissues that are just laid one on top of the other, rather than folded into each other - which you need if you want the next tissue to pop out. Issue #2) when I purchased this, the color listed was gray. It's not. The item received was a muted green with purple sponged over it. Not what I would have selected and I'd rather have just a true gray. I can live it but it does make the item look less stone-like and just painted. Overall, still a fun little item.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Knight SKL Home Kate Tier Curtain Pair, Black, 57 inches x 36 inches; Brand: Saturday Knight; Review: very lightweight. due to the way the folds are, it's difficult to iron. the white of the fabric is more of a blue-white than a yellow-white.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ontel Veggetti Spiral Vegetable Slicer, Makes Veggie Pasta; Brand: Veggetti; Review: makes easy work of an otherwise tedious chore.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monarch Specialties Dark Taupe Reclaimed-Look Bookcase, 72-Inch; Brand: Monarch Specialties; Review: the worst. damaged boards, missing hardware, and after dealing with amazon and the manufacturer, we were finally able to assemble a unit. the result is a wobbly unit that probably won't last long at all. also, you are given stickers to cover up the screw holes and they're very obvious and there are LOTS of them. keep shopping there are better companies out there.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wilton Triangular Cake Decorating Comb; Brand: Wilton; Review: not as firm as I would like, but it does the job well. (i've only used one of the 3 sides so far.); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gee Di Moda White Ruffle Curtains Gypsy Lace Curtains for Bedroom Curtains for Living Room; Brand: Gee Di Moda; Review: i love how these look and they still let a good amount of natural light into the room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plastic Bar Soap Holder for Bathroom Shower - Clear; Brand: InterDesign; Review: These were way smaller than I expected. Still do the job though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CounterArt Flex Cutting Mat, Mini, Assorted, Set of 4; Brand: Counterart; Review: these are convenient little cutting mats, but do curl up in the dishwasher. don't know how long they'll last,but seem to do the job for now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Pelosi releases 'fact sheet' saying Trump has 'betrayed his oath of office'; Abstract: Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) office on Monday released a "fact sheet" laying out what Democrats believe is their most compelling evidence to date against President Trump in their investigation of the president's efforts to pressure the Ukrainian government to investigate a domestic political rival.; Category: news
Title: Grass Valley man arrested on suspicion of arson; Abstract: A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a large fire broke out Sunday afternoon in Grass Valley. Timothy Bianchi is accused of intentionally starting a wildland fire in the area of Loma Rica Ranch between Brunswick Road and Sutton Way, Grass Valley officials said. The Grass Valley Fire Department, Cal Fire and other agencies responded to battle the blaze. Shelter-in-place orders were given for two care facilities in the...; Category: news
Title: Joe Biden reportedly denied Communion at a South Carolina church because of his stance on abortion; Abstract: Joe Biden has a complicated history with the Catholic Church.; Category: news
Title: Republicans blast Pelosi following vote on impeachment resolution; Abstract: Top Republicans in the House slammed Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) following the passage of the impeachment process resolution on Thursday.; Category: news
Title: 2nd sister of Knicks' Bullock killed in Baltimore; Abstract: The second sister of NBA player Reggie Bullock was shot and killed in Baltimore, five years after his first sister was stabbed to death.; Category: sports
Title: Explosive new wildfire drives thousands from homes near Los Angeles; Abstract: The Maria fire ignited in Ventura County early Thursday night and raced westward, consuming 4,000 acres in just three hours.; Category: weather
Title: Mayfield's postgame outfit gets all the memes; Abstract: Social media had a field day with Baker Mayfield's postgame attire.; Category: sports
Title: The Royal Mailbag: The Kings are going streaking!; Abstract: You ask, we answer!; Category: sports
Title: Exclusive: Ukraine to fire prosecutor who discussed Bidens with Giuliani - source; Abstract: Exclusive: Ukraine to fire prosecutor who discussed Bidens with Giuliani - source; Category: news
Title: 50 Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Him Under $50; Abstract: From gadgets for grooming to games, food, and more, these thoughtful gifts are sure to impress the men in your life. Find the perfect gift for him, whether he's an outdoorsman or fitness enthusiast, home chef or gadget lover, or just a kid at heart. These inexpensive gift options offer plenty of variety.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Bears' Khalil Mack calls out Eagles C Jason Kelce's controversial tactics in offsides penalties; Abstract: The Chicago Bears doomed themselves early in the first half in a 22-14 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. While the Bears offense had a historically bad first half performance netting just 9 total yards the defense had its share of struggles with five pre-snap penalties in the first half against the Eagles. Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack isn't one to point fingers for the defense's struggles, but when asked about those pre-snap...; Category: sports
Title: Meghan McCain confronts Trump Jr.: 'You and your family have hurt a lot of people'; Abstract: Donald Trump Jr., the president's son, defended his family after "View" co-host Meghan McCain suggested they were responsible for the lack of "character" in American politics.; Category: news
Title: Trump puts economic growth at center of his 2020 campaign; Abstract: President Donald Trump laid out the central pillar of his 2020 re-election campaign on Tuesday, telling the Economic Club of New York that his policies have generated a boom in growth and jobs.; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ibis Cancun Centro; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Good place to stay if you are looking to stay out of the noise of downtown. We asked and had a baby crib as soon as we arrived (late I may say, because of the delay of the flight). Quiet room with AC and wifi. Friendly stuff, breakfast OK (although not included in the price of the room). A super-market in the same building with all the necessaries. I recommend this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostel Mundo Joven Cancun; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Great place managed by Julian, who was really arranging and personally told me that we'll have a quiet room as we traveled with a 9 months baby, and that the didn't have a baby crib, but the room he reserved for us had a sofa that we could use for the baby. Good location. I definitely recommend this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Itour Akumal Villa Las Tortugas; City: Akumal Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We have stayed 1 week at Villa Turtugas and we simply loved it. The owners, Sylvia and Denis are really nice, ready to do everything in their power to help you, and provide for everything you need. We have traveled with a 10 month baby girl, and they always helped in every way possible. The suites have a kitchen with a fridge, coffee machine, hot-sandwich machine, and gas cooker. As I cooked the vegetables and fruits, I needed the blender to mix them for the baby, and Sylvia would let me in her kitchen to use the blender or the microwave. They recently opened a restaurant in the garden, with nice Mexican, Italian food, and you should really try the aracherra (great beef meat - Argentinian style). The place is really quiet because isolated in a the nature, not in the touristic zone of Akumal. It is better for you to have a car, but I think the colectivo buses can leave you at the exit from the national road, 500m from the residence (I saw people walking there). In the evening this road has no lights, so it's not really comfortable on foot in the forest, you may want to take a taxi to return. I definitely recommend this place, it's a beautiful spot in the middle of the jungle, respectful of the nature around.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel colonial la aurora; City: Valladolid Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Good and quiet location, not far away from downtown (10 min walk with a baby stroller). Friendly and helpful staff, they boiled water to heat the baby food and baby bottle although they didn't have equipment for breakfast or eating. The rooms are spacious with fan and ac working great. The patio is really nice with the swimming pool in the middle. There is a wifi connection, a small market just in front for necessities. The wifi is working better in the patio than in the room, and it's a pity that there is not fridge in the room. But, really it's just a great place for the money you pay. I recommend this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Posada Yum Kin; City: Tulum Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We are very pleased with our stay in Posada Yum Kin, as it is a very lovely place, well kept by its manager Ariana and a Mexican family living there, who will do anything in their power to provide to your needs. The suites are very spacious and have the fan and the AC, it has everything for cooking, and a little fridge and potable water. On the porch there is a hammock in the shade. The breakfast has everything for all the testes and it’s freshly done (omelets, pancakes, fruits and juices freshly squeezed, coffee…). They have wifi, a swimming pool, and gave us a crib (baby bed) as we have traveled with our 9 mouths baby girl. If you are looking to avoid noisy hotels from downtown and stay in a quiet neighborhood, this is the place you should go. I definitely recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Shade; City: Negombo Western Province; Review: We've spend 2 nights here with our kids 3 & 6, when we arrived in Sri Lanka. It was a really nice and quiet place prefect to rest after 16h of flight, with several bungalows well equipped to cook, microwave and fridge. Nice breakfast and great swimming pool with a side for kids. Not one the beach side, but you can take a tuk-tuk. As we arrived at 4 a.m., we were picked up for 16$. In the morning, the owner called us a tuk-tuk to bring us to change money and buy a SIM card (really practical for Google Maps, every thing is so well indicated).; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Motorcraft FL-2016 Oil Filter; Brand: Motorcraft; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STA-BIL 22214 Fuel Stabilizer (32 oz.), 32. Fluid_Ounces; Brand: Sta-Bil; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STA-BIL 22264 360 Performance with Vapor Technology -10 oz.; Brand: Sta-Bil; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motorcraft RT1169 190F and 88C Thermostat; Brand: Motorcraft; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GearWrench 3950 2-Piece 6.0-Litter Powerstroke Fan Clutch Kit; Brand: GearWrench; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Little Red Dot; City: Singapore; Review: Little Red Dot is one of the best hostels I been to. Very new, clean and the staff and owners are really friendly. Diffidently my first choice hostel in Singapore. However some of the rooms can be a bit noisy as the hostel is close to a busy road. Besides that I don't have any "complains" at all. Little Red Dot is the place to stay while in Singapore.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Al Jawhara Metro Hotel; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Hotel was a bit hard to find as I used a guide found on google maps. The easiest way to find it is simply to go on the metro to union station and then walk 5 min towards the hospital. Great location, really enjoyed the atmosphere surrounding the hotel. Nice and quiet with a lot of friendly people. Will defiantly stay here again on my next visit to Dubai. Good rooms, good location and friendly staff..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel City Star; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: Great looking hotel with basic rooms. Location is great if you are traveling to/from delhi via train- I would not say hotel is good as a base if you are staying in Delhi for longer than 1-2 nights. Street outside is busy and hectic- not the nicest area to spend time in.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Oceans 5 Dive Resort; City: Gili Air Gili Islands Lombok West Nusa Tenggara; Review: One of the best places to stay while on Gili Air, location is 5 min from the busy street and gives you a bit of the local life on the island. Would recommend to pre-book a pool villa for your stay. I did not book and was only able to stay 1 night. Had a great experience. Would stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saren Indah Hotel; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: Great accommodation in true Bali style. Location is great only 10min walk from the main center of Ubud. It's not a big fancy luxury resort so don't expect it to be one. (I stayed at the same time as two ladies which seemed offended that the day spa menu did not have pedicure on it!) the hotel is nice and simple which makes it a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring. Great staff and service; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waterfall Cottages; City: Margaret River Margaret River Region Western Australia; Review: The cottages are located nice and close to town- however you do need a car to get to and from shops. It is not modern, but has a nice homely feel about it. I would stay again next time I come down to the region.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oaks Broome; City: Broome Kimberley Region Western Australia; Review: Booked my stay via an online travel agent- when I arrived they just looked confused and I had to wait for 20 minutes until they found my booking. After waiting it took another 10 minutes before I finally got the room key- only to find that when I got to the room they had given me the Garden View instead of the booked pool view. Customer service was very low. Will not be back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Yallingup Forest Resort; City: Yallingup Margaret River Region Western Australia; Review: Stayed here over a weekend. Location is good and a nice place to go for some time away. However the rooms needs some attention as looks outdated and overall needs a good deep clean. The place is not really a resort- more like a campsite (pool and other facilities very basic).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silver Palm Rama 9 Bangkok; City: Bangkok; Review: First of all this property is located close to the airport and even though it seems further away than some of the airport hotels it is faster as it is located close to the main freeway that goes to/from the airport. Travel time outside peak hour around 12 minutes, in peak around 25 min. The property itself is does not look very old and looks as on the images. Cons: - Floor is concrete and it appear stained and dirty. - Cracks in the concrete floor - Pool was "cloudy" and did not look inviting Pros: - Very nice staff that helps you arrange taxi etc. (the reason this review is 4 stars and not 3) - Good restaurant - Close to airport - Newly build - Location okay (for a airport hotel); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Milton Brisbane; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: Had not made a reservation and ended up getting a 1 bedroom apartment overlooking the river and the city. Beautiful place and good value. The place is modern, clean and almost brand new. The location is great for those that want to stay 10 min away from the city. The streets are quiet and the area feels safe. There is trains and ferries going to the city all the time or alternatively and uber is only $8-$10! Service was great and we would like to say a special thank you to Emily at reception for giving us the option to view the rooms before booking and for the great customer service. Will recommend to anyone going to Brisbane.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Lindos White Hotel and Suites; City: Vlycha Lindos Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: My wife & I are currently staying here, we arrived on 1st May 2013 which was the day the hotel had just opened for the season. We have a 10 day stay with Thomson on all inclusive. We booked here as it was well reviewed already & were not disappointed. The hotel is made up of a 2 sections, one being newer. Our room is in the older section & was spacious, clean, well maintained & suited us perfectly, other guests staying in rooms in the new section gave similar views on their room. The food was nice, each night the food was varied in option. the salad was always fresh & through the week there were Chinese, Greek, Italian & English options. There was something for everyone, every day. All food tasted nice. There are two pools, I spent most my time at the one with the bridge across it that you will see pictures on trip advisor. It is a clean pool, plenty of sun beds available all in a good state of repair. There is plenty of shade available around the pool which for me is essential being of fair complexion I can burn without shade. The pool is open 10:00-18:00. The bar is open 10:00-23:00 Poolside bar staff were friendly, & the bar was clean. Many drinks & snacks are available so if you over sleep & miss breakfast there is hotdogs, sandwiches available. The staff were very talkative at the bar, spoke English, Greek & German that I noticed. They had fun with the guests. The hotel is situated next to a farm of sorts, its a peaceful rural location. A resident rooster does crow in the morning which sometimes woke me but not something within the hotels control. The beach is a stones throw from the hotel, but is actually a pebble beach & not sandy. Sunbeds can be rented on the beach for a few euros. The sandy beach is in Lindos town. There is a mini market just over the road to buy bottles of water etc. Just to help you out with costings of trips. If you want to go on trips you can. The Thomson rep sells a coach trip to Lindos & Rhodes all in one day which is 52 euros per person & does not include food nor does it include entry into the acropolis at lindos that is another 6 euros on the trip, but you do get a guided tour with histrorical information. If you don't want the history you can do it yourself. To get to Lindos town by taxi is 12 euros there & 8 euros back. Alternatively a bus service is 2 euros each way. To see the acropolis of Lindos is 6 euros entry. To go to Rhodes Town there is a bus service from Lindos, 5 euros each way. A taxi would be costly. Opposite the Lindos White is a small car hire shack, he sold a boat trip to Rhodes town for 35 euros. He took us to Lindos by car &; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kensington Hotel; City: Bournemouth Dorset England; Review: I stayed here from 14th - 16th May 2015 on a stag party. The hotel is situated away from the town centre so no noise from pubs/clubs. The hotel's decor is dated but it's clean, the staff are friendly and the breakfast was fantastic. With a cooked breakfast on offer. Each plate was freshly cooked not a buffet. Cereal & yoghurt was on offer with toast & jams too. Plenty of tea & coffee was available. For the purposes of a stag / hen this is perfect. I wouldn't take my family here at the weekend with the knowledge of stag / hens being there. There was some inevitable noise in the small hours with parties returning from their nights out. For those staying on a stag we did cocktail making, rage buggies, clay shooting & a video is here [url]; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnington Grove; City: Newbury Berkshire England; Review: I visited with colleagues for a working lunch, the staff were attentive, the ciabattas were very nice. It's a stunning place with a golf course & I would go again for a similar meeting. If the weather is nice sit outside in the courtyard it's a nice sun trap; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Chester Central; City: Chester Cheshire England; Review: I stayed here for 2 nights on 3rd & 4th October for the Chester Marathon. The staff on reception were friendly, the room were clean & tidy, it was comfortable I can't really fault the hotel. The only downside is the fact that there is a pub next door & my room overlooked the pub garden so there was a lot of noise which made it hard to sleep. If you were staying here in order to enjoy nightlife yourself it would not be a problem as you'd be out all night but for me it was not ideal I needed sleep and rest. Probably not that good for families either a gain due to noise. I was on the second floor so it must seem louder on the first floor; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dongjiao Minxiang Hotel; City: Beijing; Review: I stayed in 2 different rooms here. 18th May on 3rd floor & the room was large, clean & comfortable. 21st & 22nd May I was on 4th floor where the room was slightly better with a massive double bed & it was really comfortable. I ate in the restaurant for dinner twice & found it really nice food. I had breakfast twice & on my last day they made a pack up breakfast for me as I had an early flight to leave. All good food. I'd recommend this one for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Anker® 1500mAh Li-ion Battery For Motorola Triumph WX435, Fits FB0-2; Brand: Auperwel; Review: Great replacement battery. Works as well as the original. Fast shipping! No problems. If you need a new cellphone battery, these are high quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Hard Case Cover for Motorola Triumph WX435; Brand: HRTWireless; Review: Easy to put on and take off. Feels good in hand. Price cant be beat. I would recomend to anyone. It was received in 3 days. Quick shipping.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New Combo Rapid Car Charger + Home Wall Charger + USB Data Charge Sync Cable for Motorola Triumph WX435; Brand: Importer520; Review: The usb data cable lasted one day. What do want for five dollars ? And the rapid charger lasted a week. Wall charger is still working.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6 Plus Case, (Black) SaharaCase Protective Kit Bundle with [ZeroDamage Tempered Glass Screen Protector] Rugged Protection Anti-Slip Grip; Brand: Sahara Case; Review: I will never buy a plastic screen protector again. I can't even tell that it's on my phone. It's great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wireless Charger, Upow 3-Coil Wireless Charging Stand Pad Quick Wireless Charging for Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge /S6; Brand: Upow; Review: This is by far the best phone charger ever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
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Title: Hotel Becquer; City: Seville Province of Seville Andalucia; Review: Lovely room, with superb facilities, staff and underground parking. Easy walking distance to town. We didn't want a full breakfast, so requested just coffee. We were very pilotely and cheerily seated and a pot of fresh, delicious coffee was brought to us and yes, a second cup too. When asking for the bill, we were informed 'no charge'. How rare and yet another reason to select this hotel. Will definitely return soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monte Santo Resort; City: Carvoeiro Faro District Algarve; Review: Lovely resort. Great location for keen walkers, providing a quiet and tranquil ambience and scenic route to and from the town. Apartments are first class and maintained perfectly. Definitely, a home from home. Already looking forward to our next stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Stevenage North Hotel; City: Stevenage Hertfordshire England; Review: Recently refurbished and extended, making this an extremely comfortable and convenient hotel. Pub next door continued with the same very warm, welcoming, cheerful and helpful service, as well as providing excellent quality food for all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monte Santo Resort; City: Carvoeiro Faro District Algarve; Review: I think that this was our fifth stay at Monte Santo and it just keeps on getting better and better. The apartments are upkept in a pristine condition and all of the facilities, including the cleaning and linens are excellent. Our daily 'Happy Hour' prosecco was served by breezy bar staff, who welcomed us back later in the evening. Our stays are getting lengthier with each trip! See you next year, guys.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Stevenage North Hotel; City: Stevenage Hertfordshire England; Review: Have stayed here about six times now and am always warmed by the lovely staff and the hotel's little 'extras'. This stay was Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and as well as greeting us with a constant supply of mulled wine and mince pies, a card was posted under our door on Christmas morning. Little things, however adding to this hotel's consistent 'good will' policy. Thanks guys for making our stay feel like we were at home for Christmas. See you soon in 2014.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shanti Som Wellbeing Retreat; City: Monda Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: Had lunch in the restaurant and enjoyed a most tranquil, scenic and warm and sunny afternoon in the garden. The food was beautifully cooked and presented and the quality was excellent, however the portions were a little small for the price. Lovely relaxing afternoon with friends and a very different experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Becquer; City: Seville Province of Seville Andalucia; Review: Back again and the same excellent welcome, efficiency, helpfulness, as well as good location and clean, spacious room and bathroom. The underground parking is very safe and the hotel is easy to find on entering the city. Definitely our Seville hotel of choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eurostars Palace; City: Cordoba Province of Cordoba Andalucia; Review: Third visit to Cordoba and third stay in this hotel. Excellent location, underground parking, staff, room, breakfast, bar ............ Was a little confused by the change of name from a Marriott to Eurostars and almost booked the wrong hotel - perhaps this point should be included in the hotel information.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greenbanks Country Hotel Restaurant; City: Great Fransham Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: Where do I start? Everything about Greenbanks exuded welcome, charm, care and personal touch. Right from walking through the door, to the beautifully decorated bedrooms, set in the most fabulous woodland grounds. Walking outside around the lakes was a perfect 'getting away from it all' experience and the friendly and warm attention of Julie, Alex and Jess made us feel like family friends rather than hotel guests. Dinner was excellent in terms of quantity and quality of food, presentation and cooking. All in all, a definite 'come again' experience. Thank you for a memorable two day stay - we will recommend to many and return next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vincci Seleccion Rumaykiyya; City: Sierra Nevada Sierra Nevada National Park Province of Grana; Review: Lovely staff, beautiful location, excellent restaurants and bars and quality and selection of food and wines. Very nice room with a spectacular view of the mountains, ski lifts and a superb sunrise. Lovely and warm too. A fabulous and different experience for two coastal dwellers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Liabeny; City: Madrid; Review: With so many Madrid hotels to choose, we struck lucky. Just around the corner from the best restaurant and bar in the city. Good size room and bathroom, well equipped and light and airy. Nice bar and cafeteria, perfect for breakfast and late-night drinks. Easy walking distance from all of the city sights and amenities, yet nicely tucked away from the noise and crowds. Would definitely select again and recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Becquer; City: Seville Province of Seville Andalucia; Review: We keep on coming and recommending to friends. Probably our fifth stay now. Lovely staff, super location, excellent room and many nice extra touches ie, coffee machine in the room, olive oil present, sweets, water and personal note. Customer care in this hotel is exemplary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Castillo de Monda; City: Monda Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: Spectacular setting, high on a hill above Monda. Extremely welcoming and helpful staff, complete with sense of humour and fun. Excellent quality food and very varied and unusual menu. A little on the expensive side, but worth it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hesperia Donosti; City: San Sebastian Donostia Province of Guipuzcoa Basque Country; Review: Although requiring a bus or taxi to the main area, a worthwhile trade-off for the costly hotels in that area. Excellent, secure, underground parking. Very comfortable room, with all requirements. Good bathroom with shower and bath. Lovely staff throughout and a very good bar/cafeteria serving fresh and delicious basic food and wines. After a Michelin meal in town, a great wind-down place. Would recommend and stay again - thanks to all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Univers Hotel Brasserie; City: Liege Liege Province The Ardennes Wallonia; Review: I stayed in this hotel for four nights during the Belgian Formula One. I was warmly greeted by Charleen at reception who graciously helped me solve a park card problem. The room was small but had very good bed, desk, window opening to outside, easy to use temperature controls, a very functional bathroom, a complementary hearty and good buffet breakfast, and was within stepping distance of two very fine restaurants plus several pubs and brasseries and a covered public parking garage. All the hotel staff were friendly, courteous, and helpful at all times. Additionally it was conveniently located near the train station. I would go back there in a heartbeat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glacier General Store and Cabins; City: Coram Montana; Review: This is a very good and comfortable motel/cabin near the entrance of Glacier National Park, as well as close to a good place to eat, the Glacier Grill in Coram. I was warmly greeted by Chuck the owner at check-in and made to feel at home. He gave me a quick rundown on the park and showed me on a map the route to take for a one day tour. The room was large and comfortable and the heating was easily adjusted and set. There was a small deck overlooking a very green back yard. The kitchen set up was functional and there was a coffee setup available for the mornings. I stayed two nights and was totally comfortable the entire time as well as having access to all the necessary supplies in the general store. Thank you Chuck for your great hospitality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nordic Lodge of Steamboat Springs; City: Steamboat Springs Colorado; Review: This little gem on the main street of Steamboat Springs is easy to find and close to everything. When you check in Izabel or Greg at reception will fill you in on all the details of your room and the amenities as well as guidance to the downtown area. They say breakfast is not included, but don't be fooled; their morning layout is plenty to keep you going until well past lunch, unless they laid it out just for me and I think not. You will be plenty satisfied with the room with a functionally laid out sink area. Would I stay there again? You betcha. In summary though, I just can't say enough good words for Izabel and Greg. They were super hosts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Left Bank Saint Germain; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: We stayed at this hotel in the heart of Paris's Left Bank, just steps away from Boulvard Saint Germain and the Odeon metro. During our stay the receptionists, Lorette and Fanny, were pleasant, courteous, and helpful. The bed was extremely comfortable and the bathrooms had superior faucets, with very hot water. For Paris hotel rooms, ours seemed a bit larger than most. Although the breakfast was not included, it had a wonderful array of all the good things folks like to eat in the mornings, with strong hot coffee served cheerfully by Elizabeth. The wifi was always available and did not cut out. Really a plus! This is an excellent hotel, well managed, conveniently located in the heart of Paris. I will definitely stay here again, and recommend it to my friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Boreal; City: Nice French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: The first delightful thing about this hotel is the smiling face of Stephanie at reception, who after checking us in, gave us a map of Nice and explained about trains, tickets, validations, etc. In short, her attitude and enthusiasm presents an excellent front for the hotel. The location is superb. Only 10 minutes walk from the train station in one direction, and 10 minutes to the beachfront in the other direction, with a shopping mall and supermarket just across the street. The room was modestly small but adequate with a writing desk and chair, and very comfortable bed. Even though the room fronted the street, there was very little street noise, even with the window open. The wifi worked well, all the time, which is a definite plus. What? No mini fridge? Fraid not, and I am a little surprised. Maybe some of the other rooms do. Breakfast, not included, but cheaper than the ala carte choice outside, was basic French breakfast, more than adequate, but maybe a little less than one would like. Summary: Excellent hotel that I highly recommend, and yes, I surely will stay there again. Thank you Stephanie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Pflieger Hotel Stuttgart; City: Stuttgart Baden Wurttemberg; Review: We visited 2014 Christmas Market in Stuttgart Old Town area. Excellent hotel with good room, fine German breakfast, high speed wifi. After finding the proper way to Railway Station it was easy to reach the Old Town area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Villa Monica; City: Dobbiaco Province of South Tyrol Trentino Alto Adige; Review: Dobbiaco in the northern Dolomites is a very nice small town. Hotel Monica is managed by a family with very kind local staff. We felt welcome every day in this hotel. Our Comfort rooms with balcony was perfect for us. The large buffet breakfast was a good start. The 4-5 dishes half board dinner was perfect after many hours of hiking in the Dolomites. Wifi functioned well in the hotel. This was our second visit to Hotel Monica and we look forward to the next time, in a year or two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Regal Airport Hotel; City: Hong Kong; Review: Stayed 2 nights as we arrived late to Hong Kong and departed early. Very conveniant to walk between Airport and hotel. Very omfortable room. No sounds from air planes outside the window! Very expensive breakfast - better to eat at the Airport. Difficult menu on the TV set and no instruction.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CityClass Hotel Residence am Dom; City: Cologne North Rhine Westphalia; Review: High quality hotel in Altstadt with very good room on upper floors. Very good air condition. Very good breakfast. Hotel provided discounted nearby parking place. Service in the reception was also good. The rate for room and breakfast was pretty high.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Restaurant Saarblick; City: Mettlach Saarland; Review: Beautiful hotel, very nice room on top floor, perfect wifi connection and speed. Good dinner and breakfast. Good value for money. Excellent staff. Safe parking. Interesting surroundings and close to river Saar, which we could see from our room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: St George Inn; City: St George Island Florida; Review: Jan and Richard are terrific hosts and were very helpful with our stay. Our suite was very comfortable and was on the 3rd floor (but the stairs were good exercise for us). It's very conveniently located to the shopping on the island and in walking distance to the museum and lighthouse. This was an excellent choice for us as we were only going to be there for about 4 days for a wedding, especially vs a rental house with deposits, etc. We'd definitely stay there again if we were to make the trip from St. George, Utah to St George, Island.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pleasanton Marriott; City: Pleasanton Tri Valley California; Review: And quiet...No noise from other rooms. Nice check-in. No complaints.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boulder Dam Hotel; City: Boulder City Nevada; Review: This historic hotel is an obvious labor of love. Very well maintained. Interesting, with a museum showing the construction and impact of Hoover Dam. Room was clean, comfortable, although somewhat small. Great air conditioning which you will appreciate 9 months out of the year and especially in the summer. It was about 110º when we were there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Orleans Hotel Casino; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: Off strip location with large rooms and moderate price. Lots of dining choices and a variety of activities. Stayed at the Orleans to take in a show and found there is lots to do in and around the hotel. Good Mexican food at the San Miguel restaurant.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Seattle Sea Tac Airport; City: SeaTac Washington; Review: Just a short ride to the airport, but noise was not a problem. Hotel has a shuttle that is very convenient for getting around to restaurants, to the light rail system, and back and forth to the airport. We did a lot of short trips, including downtown on the light rail (really slick and easy to use), and seldom did we have a wait of more than 5 minutes for the shuttle service. We took the light rail system to see a Seahawk's game and found it to be a very fast and easy way to get there and eliminated the inconvenience of parking among other 67,000 fans. Would be great for Mariner's games, too. Management and staff were very friendly and informative. Room had a great jacuzzi and bed was very comfortable. Couldn't ask for more on a stay near SeaTac Airport! Stayed 4 nights starting Nov 11th.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Cliffs Lodge; City: Moab Utah; Review: Red Cliffs is off the highway (and away from the crowds) by about 14 beautiful miles. Lodging overlooks the Colorado River. Front desk is very pleasant and accommodating. Breakfast buffet is a good value. We were very happy (once again) with the suite. Would caution that the two bedroom suites are not two master bedrooms. The second bedroom is more appropriate for children than a second couple. All said, still the best place in Moab, with great views.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lighthouse Oceanfront Resort; City: Long Beach Washington; Review: We have stayed in many places on the Long Beach peninsula, but this place is the best. Stayed in the newer, condo style accommodations. (The older units, closer to the road are less expensive and should not be compared). For ocean views, a two level townhouse style, as in the 200 group, is terrific. For one level units, to enjoy the view, get an upper level unit. Our unit was clean and well maintained. Two (& 1/2) bedrooms and bath and a half. Nice kitchen and deck. Wifi works, important to us. An easy stroll to the beach from these beachfront units. We plan to return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Timpanogos Inn; City: Lehi Utah; Review: We've stayed here before and found it satisfactory. This time the front desk was aloof and unresponsive especially when we asked for a first floor room. Said was full, but our observation was that there was plenty of rooms. No elevator, and although I use a cane for walking, I had to wrestle our bags up the stairs to the second floor. Room was OK, but shower lacked water pressure. Breakfast was not well supplied...may have been new and inexperienced help. If they were full, the breakfast was sparsely attended. Before I'd ever stay again, I'd make sure that a first floor room was available. There are lots of choices in hotels near Thanksgiving Point. Lobby is comfortable for visiting....in the evening, which we did, and had it to ourselves to visit family.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood; City: Holladay Utah; Review: Room was clean and well furnished. Front desk was excellent. Breakfast was very good, eating area was spacious and clean. Easy on and off I-215. Convenient for skiing or This Is The Place State Park (where we were going for a wedding reception). Very satisfied overall, only shortcoming was pillows were a bit flat for our preferences....we could have said something, but didn't want to complain as everything else was great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Studio City Court Yard Hotel; City: Los Angeles California; Review: In order to be close to relatives in Studio City, we chose this hotel. For where it's located, in a higher rent area, its rates are reasonable. Seems to be an independent, family run type of operation and they accommodated my request for a first floor room. I found the hotel to be quiet and staff friendly, although the communication skills of one desk clerk (out of about four) were limited. Beds were comfortable and there was no problem with darkening the room or with pulling the drapes closed. Coffee is provided in the lobby, but there is no breakfast. I'd say it was a very acceptable, budget-type hotel....and for us, well located. One should not expect it to be the Marriott.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Ogden UT; City: Ogden Utah; Review: Stayed 3 nights to attend family reunion. Nice greeting by the front desk in spite of a temporary busy work overload. Explained everything we needed to know about the hotel. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Wifi worked well...nice desk and comfortable chair. Bathroom well stocked. Located near historic 25th St, and close to Washington Blvd, a main arterial. Good restaurants right across the street and on nearby 25th St.. I'd stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel; City: Anaheim California; Review: Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel, that is. The name and ownership of the Sheraton has changed...and the new name is used by the phone receptionist (which can be somewhat confusing). That said, the welcome at the front desk was terrific and staff was very helpful in getting us the type room location that we sought. The room itself had first rate amenities, with comfortable seating and a well stocked bathroom area. The beds were very comfortable and the pillows were the best we've had in years. The hotel is spread out, so if you're using public transportation, or have special needs, you should ask for a room close by to the lobby. We did, and they were very accommodating. Noteworthy is their lobby, with many sitting areas that are convenient for visiting or just relaxing, as well as a congenial bar area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Pendleton; City: Pendleton Oregon; Review: Greeting at reception desk lacked enthusiasm. (Upon arrival, a car full of young people was parked under the front canopy honking its horn repeatedly for an employee to join them. That employee had still not left the desk and was interacting boisterously with others.) Hotel did not pass the "Towel O Meter" test. Only two hand towels and two bath towels barely meeting the minimum necessary. Gets a 2 rating on this. 3 towels is a 4, quality permitting. Canned fruit at the breakfast doesn't hack it either.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Gold Country Inn; City: Winnemucca Nevada; Review: We passed through Winnemucca twice -Once in July on the way to the Oregon coast and again in August on our way home to St George, UT. Front desk service was excellent and well-informed about the area. Nice lobby. Rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. Wifi was good. Breakfast was very good in the lobby.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Last Of The Mohicans Soundtrack; Brand: Randy Edelman; Review: Great movie, great CD...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 25; Brand: Adele; Review: Great CD!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Essential Van Morrison; Brand: Van Morrison; Review: I'm a seventies girl!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avalon Sunset; Brand: Van Morrison; Review: I'm a seventies girl!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Healing Game; Brand: Van Morrison; Review: I'm a 70"s girl!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back on Top; Brand: Van Morrison; Review: I'm a seventies girl!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sing Loud, Sing Proud; Brand: Dropkick Murphys; Review: Love these guys!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elvis Christmas; Brand: Elvis Presley; Review: Great Christmas gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keep It Simple; Brand: Van Morrison; Review: I'm a seventies girl!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows; Brand: Hans Zimmer; Review: Wasn't as wonderful as I hoped it would be; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror (Pine Cove, #3); Author: Christopher Moore; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: The only reason I kept reading this book was because it was part of a Readalong that I started. I personally thought the humor was very dry. Half the time I didn't know who was who because so many characters were introduced. Not to mention the characters were odd, very odd. None of them were relate-able. The book then just continued to get even weirder. I am glad that I read the whole book however, because it all made sense in the end, in a strange way. I do not plan on reading another Moore book. Just not my cup of tea.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Casting Off; Author: Nicole R. Dickson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This is probably one of the best books I've ever read. The emphasis is on the different relationships in the book, not on the fiber content. It's enough about knitting to be interesting, but not enough to have to like it! I've recommended this book to many non-knitters. It's a great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Song; Author: Nicholas Sparks; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: It took a little while to get into this book, but once I did I really didn't want to put it down. I love that there is more than one story behind the whole thing, and it's a bit more complex. I really enjoyed reading the changes made by the main character Ronnie. And I also like that with each chapter the point of view changes, which keeps the narration from getting boring.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Water for Elephants; Author: Sara Gruen; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This story is just plain addicting. I've been trying to get back into really reading since I've had my daughter and this book is what did it for me! I just could not put it down!! It's a heartwarming and yet a heart breaking story all at the same time. So fun and interesting too on a subject rarely discussed. I absolutely loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bossypants; Author: Tina Fey; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Excellent! I think this book is very well written. Her writing for comedy was famous before she was and with the writing of this book you know why. She is great at writing comedy, and being a comedian as well. If you want to have the full entertainment value this book will provide I suggest you get the audio book. I listened to Tina tell all these stories in her hilarious way and I think its the best way to get the "full Tina Fey experience"!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knitting Rules!: The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter; Author: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I wish I reac this as a new knitter. So many things would have made more sense. The Yarn Harlot is witty and funny but has such s sense of clarity in her writing. I've been knitting for years now and enjoyed reading this but will suggest it to all the new knitters I know.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Bags Full; Author: Leonie Swann; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I thought this book was awful. It's sheep talking and figuring out a murder. That I can actually wrap my head around. But I was 1/4 of the way into the book and nothing had happened! It was so boring! I didn't finish so I can't say much about the story bit the fact that I didn't want to finish a book says a whole lot..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blossom Street Brides (Blossom Street #10); Author: Debbie Macomber; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I quite enjoy the BlossomStreet Series. I wasn't thrilled with how I felt one of the story lines ended - the one involving Lydia and Casey. I just felt it was disjointed from the other two and it wasn't summed up well. This book was also a bit more predictable than I typically find her books, but overall the story was once again, quite entertaining.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line (Veronica Mars, #1); Author: Rob Thomas; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: Perfect. It had all the necessary characters to have a proper VM story line. The fact that Kristen Bell narrates is what makes it a true Veronica Mars story. I would not have enjoyed it as much if it was a nobody narrating.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Cedar Cove Christmas (Cedar Cove, #8.5); Author: Debbie Macomber; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I think it was a great little Christmas story. It kept my attention and I'm a sucker for a holiday story. The cute connections to the traditional Christmas story were enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Fraser; Author: K.C. Dyer; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I wanted to scream at the main character Emma. Frankly she was just so stupid most of the time. And the book was easily predictable as well. Too easily. With that said for some reason it really held my interest. It usually takes me months to finish a book. I couldn't put it down.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Christmas Gift; Author: Stella Wilkinson; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Not the best I felt like I've heard this story 1000 times. It was very short . A good message for teens but overall boring.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: ELMA&SANA® Golden Argan Oil 100% Pure Cold Pressed Virgin Organic Certified By Ecocert -4oz(120ml); Brand: ELMA&SANA; Review: This oil has different consistency compare to Josie Maran argan oil. it doesn't worth the money, there is a lot of room for quality improvement.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ELMA&SANA® Golden Argan Oil 100% Pure Cold Pressed Virgin Organic Certified By Ecocert -4oz(120ml); Brand: ELMA&SANA; Review: This oil has different consistency compare to Josie Maran argan oil. it doesn't worth the money, there is a lot of room for quality improvement.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ELMA&SANA® Golden Argan Oil 100% Pure Cold Pressed Virgin Organic Certified By Ecocert -4oz(120ml); Brand: ELMA&SANA; Review: This oil has different consistency compare to Josie Maran argan oil. it doesn't worth the money, there is a lot of room for quality improvement.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twist Holder Clip Bun Hair Twist Braid Tool, Set of 2; Brand: Bonamart; Review: it works really well, easy way to get perfect bun. I haven't used the small clip but larger one is really good and long lasting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Brite Brightening Gel 1oz.; Brand: Xtreme Brite; Review: I order this cream along with their soap. It actually worked for me but after I finished the tube, I ordered different brand just to get quicker results (BAD IDEA). I am definitely ordering 3 more tubes so that my underarm pigment gets treated completely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paris Fair & White Gel Creme Strong Bleaching Treatment; Brand: ; Review: I am between NC40 to NC42 (MAC). I have almost two tones dark skin around my mouth. I started using xtreme Brite soap and cream to fix my facial skin pigment and underarms. After I ran my first tube of xtreme brite, I ordered this cream alone with Fair & White Exclusive Gel Creme Whitenizer . I have been using this cream religious but no results so far.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Paris Fair & White Gel Creme Strong Bleaching Treatment; Brand: ; Review: I am between NC40 to NC42 (MAC). I have almost two tones dark skin around my mouth. I started using xtreme Brite soap and cream to fix my facial skin pigment and underarms. After I ran my first tube of xtreme brite, I ordered this cream alone with Fair & White Exclusive Gel Creme Whitenizer . I have been using this cream religious but no results so far.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Paris Fair & White Gel Creme Strong Bleaching Treatment; Brand: ; Review: I am between NC40 to NC42 (MAC). I have almost two tones dark skin around my mouth. I started using xtreme Brite soap and cream to fix my facial skin pigment and underarms. After I ran my first tube of xtreme brite, I ordered this cream alone with Fair & White Exclusive Gel Creme Whitenizer . I have been using this cream religious but no results so far.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Paris Fair & White Gel Creme Strong Bleaching Treatment; Brand: ; Review: I am between NC40 to NC42 (MAC). I have almost two tones dark skin around my mouth. I started using xtreme Brite soap and cream to fix my facial skin pigment and underarms. After I ran my first tube of xtreme brite, I ordered this cream alone with Fair & White Exclusive Gel Creme Whitenizer . I have been using this cream religious but no results so far.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Paris Fair & White Gel Creme Strong Bleaching Treatment; Brand: ; Review: I am between NC40 to NC42 (MAC). I have almost two tones dark skin around my mouth. I started using xtreme Brite soap and cream to fix my facial skin pigment and underarms. After I ran my first tube of xtreme brite, I ordered this cream alone with Fair & White Exclusive Gel Creme Whitenizer . I have been using this cream religious but no results so far.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Paris Fair & White Gel Creme Strong Bleaching Treatment; Brand: ; Review: I am between NC40 to NC42 (MAC). I have almost two tones dark skin around my mouth. I started using xtreme Brite soap and cream to fix my facial skin pigment and underarms. After I ran my first tube of xtreme brite, I ordered this cream alone with Fair & White Exclusive Gel Creme Whitenizer . I have been using this cream religious but no results so far.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Paris Fair & White Gel Creme Strong Bleaching Treatment; Brand: ; Review: I am between NC40 to NC42 (MAC). I have almost two tones dark skin around my mouth. I started using xtreme Brite soap and cream to fix my facial skin pigment and underarms. After I ran my first tube of xtreme brite, I ordered this cream alone with Fair & White Exclusive Gel Creme Whitenizer . I have been using this cream religious but no results so far.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
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Title: Empress Palace; City: Collingswood, NJ; Review: Opinions vary and taste is subjective, but I'm honestly shocked that this place has even a single good review. I gave them a chance recently based on their rating, which turned out to be a huge mistake. We had called ahead for take out, and immediately regretted it upon entry. The inside is positively filthy, and very run down. The old picture menu up on the wall looks like it was salvaged from a flood. The few tables/booths they have were all disgusting, and one was covered with their children's crayons, school books and bags, etc. I get that chinese restaurants are often family affairs, but it shouldn't really look like a dirty rec room. Unfortunately the food tasted as bad as the inside looked. Wonton soup tasted like a pint of watered down oil, with about 3 bits of scallion in it. Fried rice was hands down the worst I've ever had. It had a very strange taste, and seemed to be both dry and mushy. General Tso's chicken was equally bad. We ended up throwing everything away mid-meal. You've been warned!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sang Kee Noodle Cafe; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I really want to give Sang Kee a 4 or 5 star review, but I just haven't had that experience yet. They get so much right, but I've been disappointed in something both times I've been. I was so excited to try the noodle soup with roast pork and wanted to love it, but it had a fishy flavor that I just wasn't expecting at all. That's my subjective opinion of course, as it appears to be a big hit, but it's not for me. The Three Cup Chicken hot pot is a real head scratcher, and a major let down. Recipes vary, but one can generally expect chunks of chicken braised in a very flavorful sauce, with Thai Basil being a major component. When the waiter asked if I wanted white or dark meat chicken, I took that as a good sign, and asked for dark expecting nice skin-on bone-in chunks of chicken leg. Unfortunately what arrived was a very bland bowl of boneless chicken pieces in a weak brown sauce, with a few pieces of what looked like lettuce instead of Thai Basil! I almost wondered if they gave me an americanized version on purpose, or whether they were out of some ingredients. Again, a major let down. Wonton soup, hot and sour soup, and spring rolls have all been very good, but I'm still looking for that killer meal. The service is always excellent, so let's hope my third time's a charm.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; City: Bala Cynwyd, PA; Review: From beginning to end, my visit had issues, likely due to poor management. When we first walked in, we were waiting for someone to seat us. A person who looked like the manager walked by in a hurry, looked at us, and sort of gestured to a table. Confused, we stayed near the door to wait to be properly seated. Just as a waitress approached us, a guy who looked to be a quirky regular walked up and started asking her prices of the cookies near the register, totally oblivious to the fact that she was in the middle of seating someone. We were then taken to a booth right next to the kitchen door, which had to be the worst seat in the house. The doorway is open, so we can hear every word being said in the kitchen, in addition to loud singing. We realized quickly that one of our menus is missing pages, so we asked for a new one. I watched her start back towards us, and turn around again, as that menu seemed to be missing pages as well. New menus in hand, we ordered drinks and lunch, not expecting much of a wait, as it wasn't too crowded. I didn't keep track of time, but things were taking a little longer than we hoped. Just then, the waitress came back to let us know that they were out of the chicken noodle soup one of us ordered in a combo with a half of a sandwich. I'm not sure how you run out of such a common item midday on a Tuesday, but oh well. She brought the salad we selected, but the rest of the order took forever to come out. When it did, I realized my "Tangler" burger was missing the bacon and sauce. I finally spotted the waitress and flagged her down. I asked her to simply charge us for the classic burger instead, but she went and brought me the bacon and sauce. The burger itself was pretty lousy, very dry. The chicken sandwich we also had was nothing special either. While we were eating, another waiter seated people he knew right behind us. Unfortunately he stayed to chat for a good 5-10 minutes, all while leaning on our booth. Between that and that kitchen noise, so much for conversation. I felt really bad for our waitress, as she seemed to be at the mercy of the restaurant itself, with it's old, damaged menus, chaotic kitchen, and slacking co-workers. Even paying at the register was awkward and chaotic. The two registers are way too close together, so you're trying to share space with other people paying, people walking by to use the restroom, and people entering the restaurant. I can't imagine how terrible it is to be in here during any kind of breakfast or dinner rush. Definitely avoid, you'd do better at the nearby McDonalds or Wendy's, I'm positive. Plus, Perkin's isn't exactly cheap, which is just salt in the wound.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seasons 52; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: This isn't the kind of restaurant I'd normally check out, but it was chosen for a family birthday dinner. The service was awkward, with lots of little mistakes like forgotten drinks, etc. When ordering, I chose the strip steak but the server tried very hard to talk me into filet instead. Very offputting to say the least, but perhaps I should have listened, because the strip was easily the worst I've had. In addition to being pretty much kid-sized, it was largely gristle/fat. The grilled veggies were a joke; small in number, and virtually unidentifiable. On that filet recommendation, another person at the table did get it, and while it might have been tastier, it was the smallest portion I've ever seen. A true insult considering the price. While I know it's common at places like this, I'm not a fan of the practice of servers taking orders, and runners bringing the plates. They obviously don't have any idea who ordered what, so it's always awkward. I should mention that the duck wing appetizer was tasty, but nowhere near good enough to make me even consider returning.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Buffalo Wild Wings; City: Moorestown, NJ; Review: I'm a big fan of wings (who isn't?), and it's surprisingly hard to find consistently decent ones. I've had some good experiences at other national wing chain type places, so we decided to give BWW a try while passing by one afternoon. I had thought this was like a "Wing Stop" type of place where you order at the counter, and wasn't expecting the over the top sports bar experience complete with staff wearing jersey uniforms, 750 different TVs, etc. I'm not a fan of these places, but hoped the wings would be good at least. I tried to order "Hot" wings, and the waitress went out of her way to suggest that I order "Medium" and get the hot sauce on the side, because "our hot is REALLY HOT!" I don't know why I listened, and regretted it as soon as I saw the wings, which were basically neon orange and lacking any heat. The supposed hot sauce on the side was anything but, and definitely weaker than "Hot" anywhere else. Worse, they were lacking crispy skin and were terribly bland. If you're specializing in wings, you need to deliver, and this was like an afterthought type of wing you'd get off a diner's side order menu or something. Scratch that, they were actually worse than that. Never again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Keg & Kitchen; City: Westmont, NJ; Review: I've been here a handful of times and there's always something a bit "off", but it's hard to define. Service is OK but not great, food the same. Beer selection is just good enough. Prices across the board are fairly high. $14 hamburger? Okay... I'm always struck by how dead this place is every time I'm there. There's a fine line where you don't want a place to be TOO crowded, but not desolate either. It can make for an awkward visit. It's interesting when compared to the nearby Pour House, which can be mobbed at times. They're both doing the pub food & craft beer thing in the same neighborhood, with wildly different experiences.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Greatest Vapes; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: My experiences here have been awkward at best. While I admit it's a problem with vape stores in general, the selling of "clone" or counterfeit products here is completely outrageous to me. Imagine going to Best Buy and seeing an Acer brand laptop on the shelf, but having to ask if it's a REAL Acer. Now imagine that they answered "No." I can't think of any other industry where that's OK, but it sure is here. Again, it's a vape shop problem in general, and I suspect the hammer will come down eventually, but that doesn't get GV off the hook. Similarly, they mix their house juices with the nicotine level of your choice on the spot, in a very unsterile and open area. This is a downright dangerous practice. As others have mentioned, the customer service provided by the owner and son is less than ideal. It's not even that they're completely unfriendly, but a mix of unprofessional and being mildly rude. The owner was a real pain when I had a tank malfunction due to a defect, and offered a very unsatisfactory solution. I had a problem where one of their house flavors was turning black in my tank as I used it. When I mentioned it, they acted like I was crazy. The son is aloof and kind of snobby I also don't understand the lounge area, as it seems to be the sole domain of the son and his buddies. I've never been asked if I want to hang around, want anything to drink, etc. Why does this area even exist? It's like putting an employee break room in the middle of the store. To contrast, look at Firehouse's reviews, which are 5 stars across the board. It's for a reason folks!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blue Monkey Tavern; City: Merchantville, NJ; Review: After passing Blue Monkey a million times, we finally decided to give it a shot recently, partially based on the brunch burger special on their website. I very quickly scanned the reviews here, all that stood out was "good burger." Sold. The first thing we noticed was that it was absolutely dead, with maybe 4 customers tops, besides a private party in another room. Bad sign on a gorgeous Saturday around noon. After being seated but before ordering anything, we considered bailing, and wished we did later. The beer menus were a total mess, with tons of options crossed out in pen, others written in, some of those crossed out too. How hard is it to maintain this stuff in the office and print a list daily or weekly? I noticed that the burger special was absent from the printed brunch menu. When I asked about it, the waitress looked nervous, and went to speak with the manager. She came back with a "sorry, our website hasn't been updated, that's no longer a special." I'm not a restaurant management expert, but you generally follow that up with "but we'd be happy to honor that price." Not here, it was not an option. Starving, I ordered the regularly priced version, where you have to pay for practically every add on. My companion played it safe with french toast. Not longer after, the waitress returns to elaborate on the burger special. I'm paraphrasing here, but the gist of it was that the manager wanted me to know that they can't update the website right now as they're in some sort of dispute with the person who maintains it. This would have been a great opportunity to come back with the lower price offer, but nope! Just further explanation, and a sketchy one at that. To my ears that sounds like an unpaid web design bill they're dealing with, but who knows... At this point, my companion noticed a man at the bar glaring at us, who we assumed to be the owner. I couldn't really get a good luck, but it was funny to come home and read reviews that mention him. I'm surprised he didn't come over to chastise us. Despite the dining room and bar being basically empty, it took them a solid 20 minutes to bring out the food. I get that there was a party going on, but what would they have done if they had more tables? At this point the cherry on top would have been a lousy burger, but I have to admit that it was quite good, very juicy. The french toast was another story. It appeared to be strips cut from a roll or baguette or something, almost like they were out of normal ingredients. I can't say for sure, but it looked horrible, and only tasted slightly better. We ate in record time, settled up, and ran for the hills. Our server will probably be canonized as a saint someday. She was very graceful in a bad situation and handled it as best as; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sapori's Trattoria; City: Collingswood, NJ; Review: I had great expectations when heading here for a recent family dinner, but was a little let down. A printed list of daily specials would be nice. The host read out a list of dishes almost as long as the regular menu. By the time he was done, we were asking him to repeat it... My table did not really enjoy the spread that was served with the bread, and a knife would have been good. The spread was simply bland, and we struggled to identify the flavors beyond a very mild garlic taste. The menu doesn't really indicate the size of Antipasti. I could have asked of course, but one assumes based on menu section placement. Some dishes were small, just right, but my bowl of mussels was practically an entree. Quite good, but a bit much. The stuffed pork tenderloin special was delicious, but difficult to navigate with a standard knife. I had to ask for a sharper knife and it was still hard to manage. The meat was tender, but a bit overstuffed, so it was hard to get the leverage needed to cut. Service was a matter of perspective. I am not a fan of having to deal with 4 people from beginning to end, from hostess, to host, to waiter, to food runner. Long periods would go by without a check-in, and I had to practically wave someone down for both a bottle opener and the knife I mentioned. Beautiful place, and obviously beloved in the community, but the little things matter and can add up.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pho Barclay; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I've been meaning to review this place for some time, as it's a regular favorite for us. We absolutely love their Vermicelli bowls, grilled pork and shrimp in particular. I've had the Pho and some side items as well, but the bowls keep bringing us back. We dine in sometimes, pick up takeout others, and everything is usually spot on. I almost knocked off a star because our most recent take out order wasn't as good as usual, but I'm chalking that up to a bad night, or a broken grill or something.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Tokyo; City: Haddonfield, NJ; Review: With mixed early reviews, I decided to give this place a chance, especially since Fuji has gone downhill. Unfortunately, I think they need to go back to the drawing board. They need to strike a balance between takeout and eat-in, because right now the eat-in experience is awkward, with counter ordering, takeout-level disposable styrofoam plates and plastic soy sauce dipping cups, etc. Comfort was also an issue on my visit during a very humid day. The front door was open, no AC was on, and the oscillating fan didn't cover all seating areas. They have regular and lower sodium soy sauce options, but it's straight Kikkoman. Even Kikkoman's sushi variety would have been a big improvement. This alone is a dealbreaker for me. As for the sushi itself, we ordered a variety of traditional rolls and nigiri including Tuna, Salmon, & Yellowfish. The rolls used the greener variety of seaweed, which seems to be a trend at the cheaper places right now. I'm not a fan, and much prefer the darker varieties. The Tuna itself was strange. Very pink, unlike anything I've seen. It sort of worked in the rolls, but the nigiri was the worst part of the meal. The fish pieces are enormous in length and thickness. Without exaggeration, the strips of fish were easily 4" long and 1/2" thick! The tuna had to be scored in a criss-cross pattern to conform to the rice underneath! We took most of it home, and probably won't be finishing it. The server was nice, and pretty receptive to feedback. That earns them another star, but it's just not enough.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mulligan's Bar and Grill; City: Oaklyn, NJ; Review: I thought I've had the worst wings that South NJ has to offer, but a new champion has emerged. They're freakishly huge, semi breaded, bad sauce with way too much of it in the bottom of of the container, and the wings didn't seem to be tossed in it before hand. Oh, and instant stomach ache too.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mikado Japanese Restaurant; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I know Sagami is supposed to be the best in the area, but for me, it's Mikado. Wonderful and friendly service, always has off-menu stuff available like fatty tuna, baby yellowtail, oysters, etc. I do not recommend the tuna dumplings, but everything else I've had has been fresh and delicious.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oaklyn Manor Bar & Grill; City: Oaklyn, NJ; Review: This review is for their "Taco Tuesday" only. Otherwise, I like this spot for an afternoon beverage on the back patio. $1 tacos - what could go wrong? Everything. The blandest and greasiest beef you can possibly imagine. Boxed seasoning kits from the supermarket are gourmet by comparison. Instant stomach ache. Service was also horrendous this night, and I noticed the usual manager and owner presence was not there. It showed. Step it up with some better tacos, even at a higher price, or get rid of this promotion.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Whole Hog Cafe; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I do quite a bit of grilling and smoking at home, so I'm pretty picky when it comes to BBQ restaurants. In fact, I usually don't even bother unless I'm travelling in an area known for it. That said, I've tried this twice place now and it's legit. The brisket was way better than I expected. Juicy, nice lean slices, good simple flavor on the outside (no rub overkill), and just the right amount of smoke. The wings were also shockingly good. Bite through skin, and the Championship sauce is great. The ribs were a bit dry, but I've always found they don't travel well are are best when they go from smoker to plate to mouth quickly. I wouldn't do take out or delivery on those again, but will try them eating in. Nice flavor, and smoke level. I cannot speak for the pulled pork or sausage, and I would never order pulled chicken. We liked the mustard sauce the best. Sides are typical but done well - mac and cheese, beans, and fries were all good. Cornbread was VERY good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Valvoline Instant Oil Change; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: During standard oil change, we were told that a brake light was out. Declined the $11.99 charge since it's an easy fix, with a 2 pack going for $5.99. I get that they try to upcharge and add services, and don't fault them for that. However, we later went and bought bulbs, then found that no rear lights were out! Snakes.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: P J Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant - Maple Shade; City: Maple Shade, NJ; Review: Went along for a family dinner, wish I followed my gut and suggested we go elsewhere. Really, it's all trash, but some lowlights were: -Seasoned fries. I think each order gets a full canister of Old Bay dumped on top. Inedible. -Mexican Garlic wings are really dry, and covered in some kind of taco seasoning -Pretzel bites are glistening with oil. The dipping cheese tastes like nothing. -Someone said of the their burger "even the bun was bad" -Coffee that had probably been on the burner for hours on end. It's just the worst. Go 2 min around the corner to Iron Hill for edible food. Management: There is no need to respond.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Whole Hog Cafe; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: This place is not the same since the move. Brisket has little flavor, and is very dry. Championship sauce tastes different every time. Please stop opening every container at pick-up. I trust you, stop making my food cold.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Smoke BBQ; City: Audubon, NJ; Review: Hats off to Smoke, they own the competition in this area. It's not even close. When the brisket is good, it's great. Wonderful bark and smoke flavor. Have only tried the "moist" option so far, but will check out the others next visit after finding a bit too much fat a couple times now. Ribs are consistently outstanding. Picture perfect looking, and delicious. The single small portion of pulled pork I had one time was very good with long pulled strands of meat with bits of bark on the ends. Sides need some work. They could be better, and should come with platters. Cornbread is excellent. Sauces are good, but they're missing a traditional style to round out the lineup. House is not really that, and everything else is specialized. A sweet option would be cool too. I find that the earlier in the day your visit, the better everything is.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Hot & Blue Restaurant; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I finally tried this place after a million passings and was shocked by how terrible it was. Everything I tried was a disaster. Zero or bad flavors. I don't know what cut of beef the Brisket was, but Brisket it was not...; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
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