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Title: On Becoming Baby Wise, Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary Ezzo Page; Review: I am an avid reader and have read many books on the subject of newborns. This book has the most practical, common sense advice I have read on how to put a baby on a feeding/sleeping schedule. This book clearly explains the importance of stabilizing your baby's metabolism from the 1st week by ensuring the baby is eating at regular intervals. Helpful scheduling charts are included in the back of the book. It also gives wonderful advice on how to get your baby to sleep through the night. I wish I had read this book with my first baby. My first baby had difficulty gaining weight, after reading this book I know it was because I let my baby nurse whenever she cried (whether she was crying from hunger or something else), thus she was snacking and not getting full feedings. With my next baby due to be born in a couple of weeks, I feel much more confident on how to get him on a schedule by using the advice found in this book. Also, this book makes an excellent gift for new moms. I include a copy of this book as a gift to my friends at their baby showers!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The True Princess; Author: Angela Elwell Hunt; Review: I love reading this book to my 6 year old daughter. It is such a refreshing alternative to other princess stories (which focus on physical beauty and marrying a wealthy, handsome prince). This book highlights that a true princess is not the one who is beautiful, dressed in fine gowns, being waited on & pampered by servants. A true princess is one who is kind, loving, humble, and a servant. I highly recommend reading this book to your daughter often, especially if she is like mine, who happens to love any princess story. Another excellent book to read to your daughter if she is really into princess stories is Princess and the Kiss. Its story is based on a princess who waits for and carefully screens all of her suitors before she gives away her kiss and her hand in marriage. These 2 books break the myths that you need to be beautiful and be married to a handsome, charming, & wealthy prince in order to live happily ever after.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess and the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennie Bishop Page; Review: My 6 year old daughter loves princess stories. I hesitate reading them to her because the message portrayed is that you need to be beautiful and marry a handsome, wealthy, charming prince in order to live happily ever after. This book is a refreshingly stark contrast in that it discusses the importance of waiting to "give away your kiss" and to give it away in marriage only after you have carefully screened your potential mate's character. I really love how this book portrays typical suitors that have the potential to sweep any young girl off her feet. The rich suitor, the charming suitor, the physically attractive and strong suitor, and the romantic suitor all are rejected by the young princess. The one who is chosen is the one who admires her character and who also has a servant's heart. This book combined with the True Princess book (which focuses on the character of the princess) are excellent in combating the belief that you need to be physically beautiful and marry a wealthy, strong, handsome, charming prince in order to be happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What is Faith?; Author: Virginia Mueller; Review: I was impressed with this book! I can sense my kids (6, 4, & 3 year olds) are really absorbing the content of this book as I am reading it. It gives a very basic, yet thorough explanation of what the word faith means. This book does a wonderful job giving child-like examples of how faith is demonstrated in a typical day of a little one. This is one of those books that takes a complex subject, such as faith, and describes it so a child can understand it. Also, the illustrations are adorable and very eye-catching to little ones.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flabbergasted; Author: Visit Amazon's Ray Blackston Page; Review: This book is hysterical! Even though I've been out of the Christian singles' scene for quite sometime, it really brought back fond memories and had me laughing over and over again. This is a light-hearted, amusing story of how Jay Jarvis, who is a single guy looking for a girlfriend, starts going to church to find one. His adventures in spending time with the singles in his church are quite entertaining. They include a weekend beach trip, weekly men's accountability groups, going out on a date with a girl who rates churches on the amount of good-looking guys, etc. Jay is witty and has a very dry sense of humor. Jay is not a Christian, so his response to Christians and church activities is hysterical and very insightful. He is a very positive, likeable guy. It's a very enjoyable book. This is definitely a light, beach type of a novel. This had me in tears many times! Reading this book is an enjoyable way to lift your spirit and get in a few laughs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Echo in the Darkness (Mark of the Lion, volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Rivers Page; Review: What an amazing book! I read it within 24 hours. It is a schedule stopper, meaning once you start this book, clear your schedule. You will not want to put it down. While the first book develops the characters and ends traumatically, this book moves rapidly revealing the consequences of sin, the joy of repentance and forgiveness, and examples of sacrificial love. I was really affected by this book and it is one that I will want to read again & again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As Sure as the Dawn (Mark of the Lion #3); Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Rivers Page; Review: Although this book was different from the 1st two books in the trilogy, I must say that I did enjoy it. The 1st 2 books were dramatic, intense, heart wrenching, & tearful. While this one made me laugh out loud many times, especially in the beginning. This book is definitely not a tear-jerker like the first two. It was hysterical trying to picture some of the scenes described in the early part of the book. For example, Artetes, a total barbarian, arrives to live in a lush villa after living in a cave for 5 months. Some of the descriptions of his behavior and the responses of his slaves are priceless. Another hysterical description is when Artetes wants to confront the apostle Paul on an issue. He finds Paul at a gathering in which he is preaching to a large crowd. In the beginning Artetes sits under the tree waiting for the service to end. He gets tired of waiting and decides to interrupt. He breaks through the crowd, heading for the front to confront Paul at the same time there is a call for anyone to come forward who wants to be baptized. So, as Artetes is breaking through the crowd everyone is cheering him on and encouraging him, thinking that he has just given his life to Christ and wants to be baptized. His reaction to this and other interactions with believers is extremely funny. In contrast to Hadassah (the main character in the 1st two books), who is gentle, soft spoken, and humble, Rizpah is independent, spirited, and strong-willed. This results in amusing interactions between her and Artetes. I did feel pretty sad at how Artetes treated his wife near the end of the book and wish more was written on his remorse. But other than that, I enjoyed the book. It really takes your mind off all of the drama that occurred between Hadassah, Marcus & Julia from the 1st two books. It was a nice way to bring closure to this amazing, well worth reading trilogy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mark of the Lion : A Voice in the Wind, An Echo in the; Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Rivers Page; Review: That a profound trilogy. I read all 3 books the week between Christmas and New Years. Unless you have incredible self-control, I highly recommend you read these books when you'll have the time to sit down & enjoy them. I was reading until 1am many nights. I simply could not put them down. The series is primarily set in the Roman Empire 20 years or so after Christ's death. It gives the reader a sense of how difficult it was to live out your faith as a Christ follower in these times. The main character in the first 2 books, Hadassah, comes from a family of Jewish believers. Her father is an evangelist who speaks regularly to the Jewish crowds. Interestingly enough, Hadassah's faith is the weakest in her family. However, God chooses to use Hadassah in ways beyond her knowledge to spread the gospel throughout the region and beyond. Physically, Hadassah is not beautiful in the world's eyes. Yet with her faithfulness and obedience to Christ she profoundly affects the beautiful, wealthy, and influential in Rome. Her life is an example of how to live in purity and obedience among a corrupt culture. Looking back after reading the series, it's amazing how the writer portrayed the sovereignty of God. Many times as I was in the middle of reading, I wondered why certain things happened, and how meaningless they seemed. Once finishing the series it was evident how all things worked towards the good for those who love God and for His purposes. It also portrays God's faithfulness and patience towards us, despite our sinfulness. How willing He is to forgive us and continue to use us despite our wrong choices.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion #1); Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Rivers Page; Review: I highly recommend reading this book. It is inspirational, gripping, and describes what life could have been back in the times of the Roman Empire. Hadassah, the main character, comes from a family of Jewish believers. Her father is an evangelist who speaks regularly to the Jewish crowds. Interestingly enough, Hadassah's faith is the weakest in her family. However, God chooses to use Hadassah in ways beyond her knowledge. Physically, Hadassah is not beautiful in the world's eyes. Yet with her faithfulness and obedience to Christ she profoundly affects the beautiful, wealthy, and influential in Rome. Her life is an example of how to live in purity and obedience among a corrupt culture. The book is a fast read, I couldn't put it down and was up many nights until 1am reading it. There is alot of drama & intensity, especially towards the climatic end. I loved it and will plan to read this and the others in the series many times in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Would Betty Do?: How to Succeed at the Expense of Others in this World-and the Next; Author: Paul Bradley; Review: This book mocks Christianity and God. Prior to purchasing this book, think about the implications. What if Betty is wrong and Christians are right? Ultimately it is in your best interest to find out the truth. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I strongly recommend reading books from the other side, such as Lee Strobel's books "A Case for Christ" or "A Case for Faith". Lee Strobel is an attorney and investigator. He was once an atheist and worked for a Chicago Newspaper. His wife became a Christian and he set out to prove Christianity wrong. He spent many days investigating the Christian faith in the same manner as he would an investigative case. At the end he ended up becoming a Christian. He wrote about it in his first book "The Case for Christ". C.S. Lewis and Josh McDowell also became Christians after similar attempts to "prove Christianity wrong". These are all highly intelligent men who were once atheists. Please don't be deceived. The choice is yours. And it's later than you think.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dead Air (Dead Air Series, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Bob Larson Page; Review: I recommend reading this book if one wants to learn how satanic worshipers operate. It was a fascinating read, very difficult to put down. It's a compelling story of overcoming evil with good. The main character, Wes Bryant, is a radio talk show host who receives a call from a terrified little girl while on the air. The story unfolds as he attempts to find out who this girl is and what has happened to her. Some parts are pretty graphic, and I wondered whether it was really necessary to include some of the past experiences in such detail of this 9 year old girl (Jennifer), who was part of the ritualistic abuse. Clearly this book is not for everyone. If someone you know was/is a victim of an occult crime or ritual abuse it would be very helpful to read in order to gain an understanding of the pain involved. In the middle of the book (page 222) there is a scene where Jennifer's mom (Annette) attends a support group of mothers who either have been abused or whose children have been abused. This portion of the book provides helpful insight on the recovery process. It is amazing to me that this is based on a true story. I can't imagine how anyone could abuse a child or animal in the ways mentioned. The depth of evil described is profound. Why would anyone want to worship Satan (who lies, destroys, and deceives) when they can worship Jesus Christ (who loves us enough to die for us in order to save us from our sins and reconcile us to God)? It's beyond reason. For anyone who has been a victim of abuse, there is a phone number and address on the last page to contact for help. Compassion Connection; Box 36 C; Denver, Colorado 80236 (303.985. HOPE).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unveiled: Tamar (The Lineage of Grace Series #1) (No 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Rivers Page; Review: This is incredibly well written, obviously historical fiction. Rivers used Tamar's story from the book of Genesis as an outline, from there she developed the book. Nothing is contradictory to scripture. The story remains true to the facts given in the bible. Before reading this, I really didn't think much about Tamar. I didn't realize she was in the lineage of Jesus Christ. And I certainly wouldn't have thought of her as someone with extraordinary character qualities, especially after posing as a prostitute to entice Judah to sleep with her. But after reading this book my thinking about Tamar has greatly changed. Although she did not want to marry Judah's son Er, and was only 14 years old when she left home, her courage to make the best out of the situation and to be loyal to God's purpose in her life is amazing. She is an excellent example of someone who responded Godly when sinned against. And also an example of someone who really put her hope into "the God of Israel". The change in Judah's character is also wonderfully portrayed in the book. I really liked how at the end of the book there is a bible study that goes through all of the scripture regarding Tamar and her relationship with Judah and his sons. There is also ample scripture from Judah's incidents with Joseph & other brothers. After completing this book and reviewing the bible study at the end it is fair to say the reader will have a pretty comprehensive review of Tamar & Judah. It is very well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unashamed: Rahab (The Lineage of Grace Series #2); Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Rivers Page; Review: Francine Rivers does an excellent job creating a novel around Rahab, one who is mentioned only briefly in the bible. After reading this book one can see what the typical customs and practices were and how Rahab could have gotten into the position of being the town's prostitute. It also portrays the hard-heartedness of the people of Jericho and God's judgement upon them. Rahab's faith in God is beautifully portrayed. Her willingness to follow God is stronger than feeling ashamed at who she is and what she has done in the past. It is an excellent example of God's forgiveness and how he grafted Rahab into his chosen people. It is amazing that Rahab is one of the women in the lineage of Jesus Christ. It truly shows the kindness of God. All of the books in this series are excellent. I highly recommend them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unspoken: Bathsheba (The Lineage of Grace Series #4); Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Rivers Page; Review: This book opened my eyes to the devastating consequences of adultery and the impact it must have had on Bathsheba, something I never really thought of before reading this novel. Much of the teaching I have heard regarding the interaction between David and Bathsheba has been focused on David. This is the first book I have read that describes what Bathsheba must have felt and experienced. How she could have been treated by her family, the people in the King's palace, and by others in Jerusalem. Under the law, Bathsheba should have been stoned since she was an adulteress. People most likely despised her. One of the things that caught me off guard in this book was how Francine Rivers portrayed Bathsheba & David knowing each other before the incident. How Bathsheba's grandfather and father were soldiers and close friends with David. Bathsheba, who was 8 years old when the book begins, had a crush on David. David even attends her wedding with Uriah. Although it is evident that when David witnesses Bathsheba taking a bath he does not realize who she is. Francine Rivers clearly takes creative license in including this in her book. It is something to ponder. God's mercy and grace extended to both Bathsheba and David are wonderfully portrayed. That God would use an adulteress who was probably despised by her people in Jesus Christ's lineage shows that God is much less interested in the sins we commit (since everyone of us sins greatly against God), but much more interested in repentance. I highly recommend this series. It helps one to understand some of the women in the bible who are typically over looked. The entire book series is very well written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unshaken: Ruth (The Lineage of Grace Series #3); Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Rivers Page; Review: After reading this book one can see how Ruth is an amazing inspiration. She is wonderfully portrayed as a virtuous woman who sacrifices all to care for her widowed mother-in-law. The care she gives Naomi is a true example of someone who loves faithfully and is committed to doing what is right, even when it could cost everything. Francine Rivers pulls out things from scripture that are not typically considered, such as the cost to leave home and dangerous journey back to Naomi's homeland. Since Ruth was a foreigner, people probably rejected her, ignored her, or treated her poorly once she entered into Jerusalem. Details of Ruth's faithfulness and diligence are described beautifully. This book is wonderfully written. I highly recommend reading this book along with the others in this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unafraid: Mary (The Lineage of Grace Series #5); Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Rivers Page; Review: Although I loved all the books in this series, this one was my favorite. About 2/3rds of the book is set prior to Jesus' public ministry, which was fascinating to read about. Mary is portrayed as a woman who loves God and is devoted to him. Her faith and trust are evident as she is "unafraid" of the scandal it could cause by being pregnant prior to marriage with Joseph. Hardships of traveling to Bethlehem nine months pregnant and giving birth in a cave are well covered. The book also demonstrates Joseph and Mary's faith they had at following God's will, such as getting up and leaving their home and business for Egypt in the middle of the night. The author did an excellent job portraying Jesus' life as a young boy. One who is without sin. It was interesting how the author contrasted the differences between Jesus and his younger siblings. Jesus lived to please and do the will of his heavenly Father while his siblings lived to please and bring attention to themselves. You can't help but falling in love with this young Jesus. Can you imagine raising a child who never sins ?!? Joseph is portrayed as a Godly husband and father, who spends much time going over scripture and teaching young Jesus. It seems so accurate that God would have chosen a Godly man to be Jesus' earthly father while growing up. Jesus' public ministry was condensed, much focused on the crucifixion and resurrection. The assumed thoughts, feelings and confusion Mary experienced during the crucifixion and joy at the realization of the implications of the resurrection was very well done. The purpose of Jesus' death and resurrection are explained very well. Without exception Mary is portrayed as a godly woman. One who was greatly blessed to be honored with the privilege of birthing and raising the Christ. She is also portrayed as very human, a sinner in need of a savior. The bible tells us to worship and trust in Jesus Christ alone. He is our Savior and through Him is the only way we can gain access to the Father and to heaven. The bible instructs us pray "in Jesus' name" when making our requests known to God. Unfortunately many people view Mary as a deity and worship & pray to her in addition to or instead of Christ. God's Word is clear that He wants us to focus on Christ and worship him alone. Mary was truly a blessed woman and had a very high calling in life. However, no where in the bible does it tell us to worship her. To worship any human, no matter how Godly, is idolatry. Francine Rivers accurately portrays this truth in her book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: redeeming Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Rivers Page; Review: A provoking story of how a young woman is redeemed from prostitution by unfailing, unconditional love. Quite honestly, this book is rated PG, especially during the first part when she is a child. I remember thinking to myself that I could not read this book any longer if the horrid descriptions of what this sweet 8 year old girl went through continued. Just when I thought I couldn't read it any longer, the book shifted into a less intensity. Francine Rivers has an excellent way of doing this, and did it also in her first book in the Mark of the Lion Trilogy. Angel, the young woman who was sold into prostitution at age 8 was full of self-hatred, shame and unworthiness. She hid it well by hiding behind her pride and the wall that she built around her heart. Her husband, Michael, is an excellent example of Christ in the way he treated her: gentle, caring, loving, patient, kind, yet also strong and uncompromising. How sad is was to witness Angel leaving Michael due to her not feeling worthy of his love, not wanting to feel vulnerable, not wanting to fall in love with him. How sad it was to witness her reject his love. It's convicting that we do the same thing to God when we turn our backs on him and engage in sinful patterns of behavior. Michael's brother-in-law, Paul, is a self-righteous, bitter man who is also redeemed. It's so interesting how blind he is to his own sin as he judges and condemns Angel for hers. This is an amazing story that will keep you awake at night, not wanting to put the book down. I shed a few tears periodically. Not nearly as much as in the 1st two books in the Mark of the Lion trilogy, which I found more intense than this one. Francine Rivers is an excellent writer. I have never been disappointed with any of her books. All are convicting and bring truths of Scripture to light. I highly recommend them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silver Sword (Heirs of Cahira O'Connor); Author: Angela Elwell Hunt; Review: I love historical fiction and this novel gives a glimpse of what times were like during the 1400s. Written in the world of Lords and Knights, Catholic Bishops and Kings, it is an enjoyable way to learn more about life and struggles during the Medieval time period. I disagree with a previous reviewer who says this is a predictable story and is written with elementary language. I did not come to the same conclusion. It is enjoyable historical fiction. The author clearly researched the historical time period and names her sources at the end of the book. Jan Hus, a prominent character in the novel, actually lived and was martyred. One of the popes in the novel also lived in the same time period. A book that is cited, "The Art of Courtly Love", was an actual book used in the time period to educate on courtship. This book, the 1st in "The Heirs of Cahira O'Conner" series, begins with a college student (Kathleen O'Conner) who, after having a conversation with a Medieval European History professor, discovers she could be related to the royal, beautiful and brave Cahira O'Conner, who lived in Ireland in the 1200s. Kathleen researches and discovers that Anika of Prague was a fifteen century woman who fought as a knight prior to the Hussite Crusades and is a descendent of Cahira O'Conner. This 1st novel is Kathleen's effort to bring Anika to life, a literature project for one of her college courses. It is very done and written beautifully. Angela Hunt also writes excellent children's books. One my daughter especially enjoys is "The True Princess".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Cross (Heirs of Cahira O'Connor); Author: Angela Elwell Hunt; Review: This is the second book in a four book series titled "The Heirs of Cahira O'Connor" (the first one, also excellent, is titled the Silver Sword). In this book Aiden O'Connor learns to survive and maintain her virtue when her father dies at sea, leaving her and her mother homeless and without money. Aiden, who has a God-given talent of drawing & painting, is given a chance to use her gift disguised as a boy on a ship. The story is an excellent example of how good overcomes evil and how one can rise (with God's help) above unfortunate circumstances. The author does a thorough job of researching the culture of the Dutch in the time period, provides accurate details of water coloring & painting, and how life was typically lived on a ship in the 1600s. It was a terrific book, as was the first one. I highly recommend them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Velvet Shadow (The Heirs of Cahira O'Connor #3); Author: Angela Elwell Hunt; Review: This book is the 3rd in "The Heirs of Cahira O'Conner" series. Although I haven't read the 4th, so far this one is my favorite. Not that the first 2 are not good, they are terrific, it's just that this one gripped me from the beginning. I read this 400 page novel in just 24 hours! Flanna O'Conner is finishing up medical school in Boston when the Civil War begins. She longs for her family in Charleston SC and disguises herself as a soldier in her effort to return to the south. Although Flanna's character has depth from the beginning, her travels deepen her character and trust in God. This is a profound story of sacrifice, loyalty, and how the effects of this war dramatically changed so many lives. These people gave up virtually everything (their lives, family, homes, & work) for a cause they believed in. Flanna's experience and what is shared in this book really brings significance to the heroism of those who served in the Civil War. The author does an excellent job of researching our country's culture and circumstances during the mid-1800s. At the end she writes two pages on her references. I had no idea that there were 400 women who actually did pose as men in order to serve in the Civil War. What I love about historical fiction is that it gives me a heart for the people who lived during the time, and a desire to learn more. What a great way to learn about history!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Emerald Isle (The Heirs of Cahira O'Connor #4); Author: Angela Elwell Hunt; Review: The Emerald Isle was a wonderful ending to an excellent series. Cahira O'Connor, the king's daughter, was a remarkable woman who was brave, intelligent and beautiful. She falls in love with her father's enemy's chief knight, named Colton. This is a gripping story, where honor, love, and sacrifice are beautifully portrayed. Cahira's story is set in the 1200's. The author does an excellent job portraying life in the age of Chivalry. It was somewhat difficult to read, knowing Cahira's ultimate fate from the previous books. However, the author does a beautiful job bringing the story to closure. Cahira's story is intertwined with Kathleen O'Connor's, a descendent of Cahira. Kathleen travels to Ireland for few months before attending her best friend's wedding. She stays on the bride-to-be's parent's dairy farm and develops a friendship with her brother, Patrick. The author does a remarkable job describing life and scenes in Ireland, and includes much information on dairy farming. She has done quite a bit of research in each of the books in this series. They are wonderfully written, and I have benefited greatly from her research into the lives and times of each period. I highly recommend each book, all are terrific!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow Women; Author: Angela Elwell Hunt; Review: This is a book based on the views of the key women in Moses' life. It is written very much as how a diary would be written, with each woman writing her thoughts, feelings, and perspectives on various circumstances. The 1st part of the book is focused on Moses' Egyptian mother, Merytamon. While another reviewer stated that this book was slow I found that only to be true during Merytamon's chapters. However, the author filled this portion of the book with many details of the Egyptians' medical procedures, customs, gods, and culture. It was very eye opening and educational. I had no idea that Pharaohs typically married their sisters and daughters in order to preserve the throne. They were very superstitious people, very pre-occupied with death. The author did extensive research on the ancient Egyptians and her resources are listed in the back of the book. Zipporah, Moses' wife, wrote her perspective of what living was like out in the dessert in a pagan culture. She seemed to be a very faithful woman towards her roles in life. Her meeting Moses, spending time with him, and ultimately marrying him was wonderful to read. Miryam, Moses' sister, was most interesting. She is portrayed as a strong-willed, prideful, and a somewhat controlling older sister. Her life was filled with resentment and bitterness towards her lot in life. She was self-righteousness and judgmental toward the women in the camp who were not Hebrews (i.e. Zipporah). It was very interesting how God broke her pride and led her toward humility, healing and reconciliation. Although this is a fictional book, the author did use scripture as her base. She has a Q&A section in the back addressing questions. This isn't your typical historical fiction romance from Angela Hunt, but it is worth reading, especially since it helps to capture what it would have been like living in the times of Moses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roanoke: The Lost Colony (Keepers of the Ring Series, No. 1); Author: Angela Elwell Hunt; Review: The book is describes the lives of those from England sailing to America, landing in Virginia in the late 1500s. The book goes into great detail describing the trials of sailing, the political climate, and the difficulty of surviving in a new land. I appreciate the research that the author put into the book. In typical Angela Hunt fashion, she researched the time period and includes many details that help the reader gain appreciation of the brevity of life, sacrifice, hard work & perseverance needed to survive. The book centers on the lives of a few characters, namely Jocelyn who marries a minister, Thomas Coleman. I admired Jocelyn's love for God, her faith, her joy, and her perseverance. Thomas' character, however, was a sad portrayal of how legalism, guilt, pride, and self-righteousness can rob one of the joys of the Lord. The consequences of his behavior weighed heavily on Jocelyn and others in the colony. This was sad indeed, especially since the author drew on this throughout most of the book (which is why I gave 4 instead of 5 stars). However, it is worth wondering, are there habitual sins or misguided beliefs in our lives that prevent us from seeing the blessings in our lives that God has given us? Although redeemed, Thomas's life was tragedy lived, and the affect it had on his marriage was sobering. How sad that it could have been so different.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Candle in the Darkness (Refiner's Fire, Book 1); Author: Lynn Austin; Review: Wow, what an amazing book. This was about a woman with convictions who dared to risk everything for them. By the world's standards she had it all~ beauty, wealth, intelligence, family with connections, and a gorgeous, rich, & charming finance. She is willing to forsake all to protect and free the slaves she loves. This is a story about trust and faith in God and how Caroline develops from a shy, insecure young girl into a strong, courageous woman. However, Caroline's deceitful acts did not sit well with me. God's character is not consistent with deception. He is a big enough God to allow the North to win the war without willing someone to do deceitful acts. Caroline really put her father, cousins, finance and others in great danger by doing what she did. The author did not clarify whether Caroline's actions were right or wrong. It is for the reader to decide. I really liked how the author painted a picture of slavery, people's attitudes towards slaves, and their interactions with them. The historical research involved was excellent. The reader gains a sense of what living in Richmond, the Confederate's capitol, must have been like before, during and briefly after the war. Another excellent civil war fiction I strongly recommend is a book called "The Velvet Shadow" 3rd in "The Heirs of Cahira O'Connor" series by Angela Elwell Hunt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edge of Eternity; Author: Visit Amazon's Randy Alcorn Page; Review: I liked the allegory in the book and many of the statements made are worth pondering. I enjoyed the spiritual warfare described. It was very enlightening. This book challenges the reader to have an eternal, not temporal perspective. However, the book didn't grip me. It was not a book that I couldn't put down. In fact, many times I felt like I was forcing myself to read through it. I am really not sure why this is so; it could have been a lack of development of the characters in the book. This is why I gave it only 4 stars. However, the message is excellent. It is worth reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fire by Night; Author: Visit Amazon's Lynn N. Austin Page; Review: I really enjoyed this novel, much better than the 1st in the series. The book gives an account of 2 women from the North during the Civil War. A nice surprise is that the author pulled in a few characters from the 1st novel (Candle in the Darkness) and Julia Hoffman (Caroline's cousin who was the main character from the 1st book in the series) is one of the main characters. Phoebe is a new character introduced. Although Julia is initially a shallow, spoiled, self-absorbed young woman whose mission is to get married she matures into one with character, depth, and conviction. Her ultimate desire to do what God calls her to do. It was interesting to see the hypocrisy revealed in Nathaniel Greene's character and the discovery of Dr. James McGrath's true character. Phoebe is an endearing character who disguises herself as a male soldier. She has a great one liners and it's easy to imagine her southern West Virginia drawl as she says them. Her relationship with Ted is so endearing. Although Julia and Phoebe's characters are developed separately in the first half of the book they are drawn together the second half. I liked the ending. I wish this author would do a follow-up summary that tells one how the lives of the characters ultimately end up, like Francine Rivers does in her books. Other than that this is another good historical fiction novel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Light to My Path; Author: Lynn Austin; Review: This book is one of those that can be easily read in one sitting. It's the 3rd in a series, depicting slaves' perspectives living through slavery and the civil war. I was gripped at the abuse and portrayal of what it was like to be owned by someone. The realization that one could be ripped away from loved ones or because of the whim of an owner be whipped and/or sent down to "slave row". Mercy was rarely received, and was truly a gift when given. The sovereignty of God is weaved throughout the pages, as the reader can see how seemingly cruel events were used later to save and protect. God's unconditional love and faithfulness were also portrayed. I liked how the author used kind-hearted, loving, God-fearing white people in this series to show that not everyone from the white race, or down south were hateful towards the slaves. The author did a great job of ending this 3 book series. One of the main characters, Grady, was introduced in the first book. The ending was sweet. It could have extended further for additional reunions from others from the first book, but it still is an excellent read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dear Lady (Coming to America, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Lee Hatcher Page; Review: Dear Lady is a charming story of Lady Elizabeth Wellington of Langford House, Buckinghamshire, England, who arrives to a small town in Montana to inquire about a teaching position. Her motivation to leave a life of luxury is to escape from marrying a very unlovable man. She ends up finding unexpected love in this small town. It's an endearing story and a fun read for summertime vacation, or any time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patterns of Love (Coming to America #2); Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Lee Hatcher Page; Review: This book is second in a series titled "Coming to America". What an endearing story. I fell in love with the main characters. I love how the author gives real insight on the thought patterns of the main characters. At the end of the book I felt like I really knew the characters. Through timing of events, this book shows the sovereignty of God. How wonderful to witness the change in Dirk Bridger. Inga Linberg is an example of someone who is sacrificial, others focused, and full of love. My heart really went out to her. This was one of the few books in which I actually shed tears. It's one that is difficult to put down and has a wonderful ending. By the way, this review is based on a later version of the book published by Zondervan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Victory Club; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Lee Hatcher Page; Review: This book really opened my eyes to the heart ache of women who have loved ones fighting in a war. The 4 main characters are women who form a Victory Club. A club designed to support and help each other as well as others in the community during WW II. Each woman has struggles to over come and all (except one) look to God to help them through. It was provoking to witness how these women put their trust in God and built their faith, and how they fought against the temptations that were before them. My only disappointment is that I felt that the story ended too soon. I had wished that the author continued the story for a longer duration of time. But, it is still an excellent book and worth reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melchizedek (THORNDIKE PRESS LARGE PRINT CHRISTIAN FICTION); Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen Gunderson Traylor Page; Review: This was a fascinating book on events and lives immediately after the flood. It's sad how men's hearts are unchanged. Envy, jealous, pride, self-righteousness, and selfish ambition (among a host of other sins) are clearly portrayed in the lives of Noah's off-spring. I liked how Canaan was portrayed as a very humble man who desired to know God, even though he was cursed due to his father's sin. I highly recommend reading the book Noah (by the same author) prior to reading this. It will fill in many details.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Noah; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen Gunderson Traylor Page; Review: From the first chapter this book really drew me in. It is an account of what times were like in the pre-flood era. She pulled from many resources outside the bible, and within. This is, however, fiction, but the concepts that the author puts forth make for interesting reading. Especially since the climate (among other things) was different prior to the flood (no rain, no change in seasons). Many who worshiped the sun (aka Satan) had no roofs on their homes. It's interesting to see things played out on her premise that demons lived on earth among men & women in plain view. They were considered Gods, lived in elaborate palaces, and were worshiped by the masses. These demons were attracted to the "daughters of Eve" and took them as wives. With demons playing such an obvious role in leading men & women astray, its easy to consider how Noah & his family were the only righteous ones permitted on the ark. I did like how the author portrayed God's mercy by having Noah preach frequently to the masses proclaiming truth and urging them to repent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don't Make Me Count to Three; Author: Visit Amazon's Ginger Hubbard Page; Review: This is one of the most practical books I have read on child rearing. The author's philosophy is similar to Tedd Tripp's book Shepherding a Child's Heart (a must read classic). It is filled with helpful examples on how to deal with teasing, hitting, whining, and manipulation. I never realized that asking the "why" question is a form of manipulation. She gives sentence by sentence scenarios that describe how many common issues can be handled. The book is divided into 3 parts: 1) Reaching the Heart of the Child which gives much information on how to draw out issues of the heart; 2) How to give biblical reproof- she does an outstanding job of describing how to provide training in righteousness and how important it is to ask the child to repeat the scenario, responding in the correct way (i.e. what is the correct way to handle a situation in which someone is teasing you); and 3) The Biblical use of the Rod. She discusses how spanking has been misused (it never should be done in anger). She provides scripture to back up her text. She has an excellent chart in the middle of the book describing typical behavior, heart probing questions, words for reproof and encouragement, and reference verses. Again, it is very practical book, worth reading. Also, she has a great sense of humor. I laughed out loud many times. I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Castles: Kingdom Divided/Alas My Love/If Only/Five Geese Flying (Heartsong Novella Collection); Author: Visit Amazon's Tracie Peterson Page; Review: All four of these novels are wonderful. It was a nice surprise to see that the characters from the first book were incorporated into the second one. The first two stories are suspenseful and mysterious, which makes it difficult to put down the book. This is the perfect book to read if you want to enjoy the medieval time period; the land of maidens, knights, and castles. Even though each book is somewhat short (little over 100 pages each) it didn't seem to affect the story. This is a great read for vacations or at the beach, or if you have a few afternoons free.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man of the Family; Author: Visit Amazon's Ralph Moody Page; Review: A reviewer asked for help regarding the names and volumes in this series. Here it is... 1. Little Britches 2. Man of the Family 3. The Home Ranch 4. Mary Emma & Company 5. The Fields of Home 6. Shaking the Nickel 7. The Dry Divide 8. Horse of a Different Color Mr. Moody shares adventures of his life in this series. It's wonderful, but there is some foul language. Therefore, I would recommend reading the books aloud with older children (not for the preschool/early elementary crowd).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heart of the Wilderness (Women of the West #8); Author: Visit Amazon's Janette Oke Page; Review: Janette Oke is a wonderful author and this is a well written series. The reading level is for ages 4-8. My concern is whether it is wise to introduce romance to girls at such a young age? I don't think so and hence my lower rating. There are plenty other excellent historical fiction series and clsssics for that do not contain romance that I would rather see my daughter reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Roses For Mama; Author: Visit Amazon's Janette Oke Page; Review: Janette Oke is a wonderful author and this is a well written series. The reading level is for ages 4-8. My concern is whether it is wise to introduce romance to girls at such a young age? I don't think so and hence my lower rating. There are plenty other excellent historical fiction series and clsssics for that do not contain romance that I would rather see my daughter reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eyes at the Window; Author: Evie Miller; Review: This story covers over 50 years reviewing the lives of various people connected in someway to the murder of a 7 month old baby in 1810. Although at times it does seem a little drawn out (the books is over 500 pages long), it does an excellent job with character development and gives the reader a sense of how these people lived their lives. There is a family tree at the back of the book that helps with all the offspring names. I referred to this many times reading the book. There is also a glossary that defines the German words used. The author does a wonderful job portraying Amish life in the 1800s. How difficult life must have been. There certainly was much premature death. The author explains how she did a lot of research into the families when preparing to write this book, which included reading grave stones. I really enjoyed how Anna, the wife of Reuben (who was falsely accused), was portrayed. She was an example of one who trusted God, believed the best in people, and was someone who supported and cared for her husband at the expense of herself. This couple sacrificed so much as a result of this error. Upon reading this book it makes one more reluctant to jump to conclusions and to judge others before knowing all the facts. This book highlighted the fact that the Amish religion has ones who are humble and ones who are proud (which is true of all Christian religions). There were some kindhearted, forgiving ones who loved people and wanted to serve, and others who were self-righteous, legalistic, and unforgiving. It was also interesting how some of the characters were unsure whether they "would make it to heaven". Clearly there was much legalism practiced. Thankfully there were some who knew that salvation is not based on works but in trusting what Jesus has done on the cross. No one is guaranteed salvation based on any church membership and definitely not on what you can offer God through your good deeds. It is by grace alone, through faith alone in Jesus' dying on the cross for our sins. My only disappointment with the book was that there wasn't complete closure at the end. We aren't sure whether Reuben ever meets with the true murderer or whether he meets up with any of Yost's offspring. Otherwise, it is a wonderful book. I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hero Tales, vol. 3; Author: Dave & Neta Jackson; Review: This book is an excellent resource on the following Christian Heroes, most who are/were missionaries: Mary McLeod Bethune William Bradford Brother Andrew George Washington Carver Jonathan & Rosalind Goforth Billy Graham Betty Greene Clarence Jones Gordon McLean Lottie Moon Luis Palau St. Patrick Rochunga Pudaite Mother Teresa Charles Tindley The book's format covers a 2 page biography on the hero, then follows up with separate chapters on character qualities specific to the individual (i.e. George Washington Carver's biography is followed by chapters on perseverance, resourcefulness, and service). An added bonus is that there is a list of all the character qualities in the back of the book. So if you're looking for examples of a specific character quality the list is a wonderful resource. I found this book very interesting, especially since I have never heard of the majority of these people. The age level for those who would be interested would probably be 3rd grade and higher. There are no pictures, other than drawings of the person at the beginning of the biography, so it could be quite boring for preschoolers and early elementary grades.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes; Author: Visit Amazon's Dave Jackson Page; Review: This book is an excellent resource on the following Christian Heroes: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: He Dared to Stand Up to Hitler John Bunyan: The Pilgrim Who Made Progress Peter Cartwright: The Two-Fisted Preacher Jim Elliot: A Modern Martyr for Stone-Age Indians Elizabeth Fry: Angel of Prisons Festo Kivengere: Africa's Apostle of Love Eric Liddell: Olympic Champion and Missionary to China Watchman Nee: Leader of the Chinese House Church Movement John Newton: The Slave Trader Who Found Grace Florence Nightingale: A Nurse at Heart John Perkins: A Man Hate Couldn't Stop Amanda Smith: American Evangelist to the World Corrie ten Boom: The Watchmaker's Daughter Cameron Townsend: Founder of Wycliff Bible Translators David Zeisberger: Missionary and Friend to Native Americans The book's format covers a 2 page biography on the hero, then follows up with separate chapters on character qualities specific to the individual (i.e. Corrie ten Boom has three separate chapters describing her faithfulness, thankfulness and forgiveness). An added bonus is that there is a list of all the character qualities in the back of the book. So if you're looking for examples of a specific character quality the list is a wonderful resource. I found this book very interesting, especially since I have never heard of many of these people. The age level for those who would be interested would probably be 3rd grade and higher. There are no pictures, other than drawings of the person at the beginning of the biography, so it could be quite boring for preschoolers and early elementary grades. This book is the second in a series of 4 books. However, the books don't build on one another so you don't need to read them in order. I recommend reviewing the hero list in the table of contents and selecting a book based on the heroes that are most interesting to you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Old-Fashioned Girl; Author: Visit Amazon's Louisa May Alcott Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It was well-written, with the overall theme being that wealth, beautiful clothes, social parties, etc. doesn't automatically lead to happiness. In fact, quite the opposite. This book points out the importance of being useful and serving others. It leads to contentment and happiness, which is a well-needed lesson today! Additionally, I read this while listening to the audio recording on[...]. It helps with pronouncing some of the vocabulary and phrases used in the 1800s that aren't used today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alone Yet Not Alone; Author: Visit Amazon's Tracy Leininger Craven Page; Review: This is a wonderful story that portrays the perils of living on the frontier during the French Indian War. It is well written and entertaining. Based on a true story, two sisters are captured by Indians and taken captive. It's remarkable how resourceful and hardy children were in the 1700s. It also provides insight in how Indians lived, and their customs. Another book, I am Regina, tells the story of the other sister's story after they are separated. Both books are worth reading!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Clover 336 Knitting Counter Kacha-Kacha; Brand: Clover; Review: The best knitting row counter I have used. I like that its easy to push the button at the top, especially for someone with limited hand/ finger strength. The counter also clicks louder every 10 rows, which is nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perler Beads Pen Bead Dispenser Kid's Crafts, 1 pc; Brand: Perler; Review: I bought this bead pen, hoping it would make doing Perler bead art easier (especially for someone with limited hand function). Well, though the concept was great, the bead pen jams often, it's sometimes hard to put the beads precisely where you want them on the grid, and there is no way for the device to sort the beads you need on your grid unless you do it manually beforehand. One positive note is that the bead pen is easy to hold, so it would be easy for disabled kids and adults to use.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Perler Beads Tweezer Plus Two-in-One Craft Tool, 5.5''; Brand: Perler; Review: This scooper tweezer combo is wonderful! It makes doing the Perler bead crafts easier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perler Beads Craft Bead Sweeper for Easy Clean Up; Brand: Perler; Review: I found this sweeper online for a craft project I was doing at Sunday school with the Perler Beads. The kids loved the little sweeper and even fought over who got to use it next. At home, I found that this sweeper was great for picking up seed beads that I use for other crafts. It is a wonderful tool for all bead crafts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perler Beads Bead 'n' Carry Craft Activity Kit, 1204 pcs; Brand: Perler; Review: I like the bead and carry set, except for one thing: you can only use the large square pegboard in it. Due to there being a big hole behind the pegboard, the set won't fit any other pegboard, even the large circle or hexagon. Other than this, it's a wonderful product. It actually does what it says, in that the beads stay in place when the lid is closed and the case is moved around or shook.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yarn Valet 57102 Yarn Dispenser, Green & White; Brand: Yarn Valet; Review: I bought this yarn holder because I needed something to hold those Lily Sugar and Cream yarn balls when I was crocheting. This yarn dispenser is wonderful! Its each to use, doesn't tip over easily, and I really like the holder for stitch markers on the side of the device. I would recommend this to anyone who crochet's or knits.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
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Title: Alone: The Girl in the Box, Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert J. Crane Page; Review: This book was interesting from start to finish. I look forward to book two. I've just began reading fantasy and really like it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Call of the Herald (The Dawning of Power); Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Rathbone Page; Review: It took me a long time to finally read this book and now I wonder what took me so long. I really loved this book and am ready to start the next one. I loved the characters and how the book moved along.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Women Were Warriors Book I: The Warrior's Path (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine M Wilson Page; Review: I stayed up most the night reading this book. I couldn't put it down. This book was all about women finding themselves. I'm not good at putting into words how this book made me feel,but I think all women should read this book. I can't wait to read the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gatekeeper: Book Two in the Marenon Chronicles; Author: Visit Amazon's Jason D. Morrow Page; Review: I am really liking this series. The book moves along and makes for a good read. I gave it four stars because of the romance aspect. I don't care for the addled brain stuff. But overall a very good author, that I'll be reading more of. Now on to book three.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Reckoning: Book Three in the Marenon Chronicles; Author: Visit Amazon's Jason D Morrow Page; Review: I really enjoyed this series of books. I thought the characters were believable and well developed. I have only recently started reading fantasy,and now I can't get enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Max and the Gatekeeper; Author: Visit Amazon's James Todd Cochrane Page; Review: I thought this book was well written. I'm finding that I like books with young people in it. Ready to read another one by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Turtle Boy; Author: Visit Amazon's Kealan Patrick Burke Page; Review: The Turtle Boy was an excellent book. I don't normally read short stories, but the title just kept calling me to read it. I was not disappointed. I loved the characters, they were believable. I immediately had to buy The Hides so I continue reading about Timmy Quinn.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Island Shifters (Oath of the Blood, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Valerie Zambito Page; Review: This was a very good book. It started with action and ended with action. I can't wait to read the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sora's Quest: The Cat's Eye Chronicles (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's T. L. Shreffler Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. The book really moved along, and I loved the characters. The romance was not all goofy. I am ready to see what happens next for Sora and Crash. I will be buying the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Viper's Creed (The Cat's Eye Chronicles) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's T. L. Shreffler Page; Review: So far I am very pleased with this series. I can't wait to read the next book. Sora and Crash are good at working together. I am not good at writing reviews. But I can tell you that I have read a lot of books and if I say a book is worth reading, it is.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New World: A Frontier Fantasy Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven W. White Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. It was full of action and moved at a fast pace. I liked all the different creatures and their weird names. I also liked how Bogg and Simon interacted with each other. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for adventures.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captain James Hook and the Curse of Peter Pan; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeremiah Kleckner Page; Review: I just loved this book. It was neat to get the back story of James and how he became Captain Hook. It was like reading that book about Red Riding hood from the wolf's point of view. There is always at least two sides to a story. This was a very good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oath of Swords; Author: Visit Amazon's David Weber Page; Review: I had a little trouble getting into this book. But about ten to fifteen pages in and I was hooked. I loved the dialogue between the characters. There was plenty of action and adventure, without the romance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Asylum (The Asylum Trilogy Book 1) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Cross Page; Review: I could not put this book down. It was strange and the characters were even stranger. Wow, it makes you think. Good book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ethan Wright: and the Curse of Silence (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kimbro West Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. I am ready to start the next one. I want to know more about the characters and the adventures they have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Through the Wildwood (The Legend of Vanx Malic); Author: Visit Amazon's M R Mathias Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this book. I was kept engaged in it. It was fast paced and had a good story line. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hawk and His Boy: The Tormay Trilogy (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Bunn Page; Review: This book was all right. I felt like it ended without anything big happening. I will be buying the next book to see what happens.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cloak; Author: Visit Amazon's James Gough Page; Review: This book was pretty good. I enjoyed the characters and the descriptions were spot on. I will look for other books by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Emerald Rider (Dragoneer Saga Book Four); Author: Visit Amazon's M. R. Mathias Page; Review: I am not ready for this series to end. I so enjoyed reading this series about the Dragoneers. M.R. Matthias is an excellent writer. He is able to put you in the book. I felt like I was there with them. I loved the way he shows every ones perspective and actions during the battle scenes. Just a great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Storm In Tormay: The Complete Tormay Trilogy (The Tormay Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Bunn Page; Review: I could not put this book down, it was that good. I enjoyed the characters and how they interacted. I just loved the ghost and you couldn't help but root for Jute. There was a lot of interaction between the characters. Very good book. I look forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood of Requiem: Song of Dragons, Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Arenson Page; Review: This book was all right. I enjoyed the story and I liked the characters. I will be buying the next book to see how this series develops.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Kinshield Legacy; Author: Visit Amazon's K. C. May Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. Halfway through this book and I already bought the next book in the series. This book has strong characters in it. Plenty of action and adventure, along with humor. I was rooting for Gavin and Daia. I so love being able to read the first book for free, finding new authors. I will be reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wayfarer King; Author: Visit Amazon's K.C. May Page; Review: I am so hooked on this series. I wish I had the money to buy the next book in the series. I could not put this book down. I loved the characters and how they interacted with each other. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves magic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Well of the Damned (The Kinshield Saga) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's K.C. May Page; Review: Wow, I really enjoyed reading this series. I can't wait to read the last book. You left me with a cliffhanger. I have to know what happens next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sword and the Dragon: (The Wardstone Trilogy Book One); Author: Visit Amazon's M. R. Mathias Page; Review: M. R. Mathias is a great storyteller. His words come alive in your imagination. I have so enjoyed reading his books. I loved that this book was so long. I didn't want it to end. On to the next book in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Written (Emaneska); Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Galley Page; Review: I really liked this book and can't wait to read the next one. I found myself wanting to yell at Farden, like you do at a character in a scary movie. Farden was a good main character. He was flawed but likable. Great job Ben Galley.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pale Kings (Emaneska); Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Galley Page; Review: I am enjoying this series. Ben Galley has woven a spell over me. I already bought the next two books in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Stars - Part One (Emaneska); Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Galley Page; Review: This series is very good. I love reading long books. Ben Galley is able to put a picture in your head, very descriptive. Now on to part two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Isle (The Legend of Vanx Malic); Author: Visit Amazon's M R Mathias Page; Review: M. R. Mathias has written another good book. I have enjoyed all his books so far. I can't wait to see what kind of mess Vanx gets into next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ruins of Evermore: The TimeLight Awakenings; Author: Visit Amazon's David J. Saccheri Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book, staying up past three, two nights in a row. The characters were developed and believable. I do hope you have another book in the series. I am ready to find out more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of Grimm Brothers: The Complete First Edition; Author: Jacob Grimm; Review: This book was very interesting. I was captivated by the stories. The stories were simple and in most cases, the underdog came out on top.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunlight On My Shadow: After years of secrecy, a pregnant teen's regretful story is brought to light; Author: Visit Amazon's Judy Liautaud Page; Review: This book touched me deeply. I placed a child for adoption in 1986 and all the guilt I feel is huge. I so related to this book. My mom was raised Catholic and went to Catholic school. She talks about what it was like back then. Thank you Judy for sharing your story and opening up your life to us. I think about the boy I gave away all the time, and like you, I never held him. I felt like I made the decision to give him away and I couldn't take it back. This really isn't a review of your book, as it is a thank you for sharing and me finding it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kinshield's Redemption (The Kinshield Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's K.C. May Page; Review: This was a wonderfully written series. I enjoyed the characters and how they interacted with each other. I also liked the way every thing wrapped up. I look forward to reading more books by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadowland; Author: Visit Amazon's C.M. Gray Page; Review: I really liked the way this story was told. It was well written. I loved the way it was told through a storyteller.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evan Burl and the Falling; Author: Visit Amazon's Justin Blaney Page; Review: This was a good book. I stayed up half the night reading it. I couldn't put it down. I look forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legend of the Book Keeper (Lost City Chronicles, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Blackaby Page; Review: This book was all right. It didn't have me staying up half the night reading it. I liked the concept of the story. I just didn't care for the main character.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The White Tree: The Cycle of Arawn: Book I; Author: Visit Amazon's Edward W. Robertson Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this book. Dante the main character was not a good guy. He wasn't really a bad guy either. I liked the way this book was written from Dante's point of view. Normally I like knowing everyone's perspective, but this book worked. Definitely worth reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Flush; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Bartlett Page; Review: I don't know how this book ended up on my Kindle, but I am glad it did. This book was stupid funny. It was an easy read. It was an overall good book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cobbogoth; Author: Visit Amazon's Hannah L. Clark Page; Review: This book was pretty good. It kept me up half the night reading it. I hope there is going to be another book to continue the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fate's Fables: One Girl's Journey Through 8 Unfortunate Fairy Tales; Author: Visit Amazon's T. Rae Mitchell Page; Review: This book was very, very good. I loved how Fate and Finn changed those stories. I loved the characters. I can't wait to read the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stonewiser: The Heart of the Stone; Author: Visit Amazon's Dora Machado Page; Review: If these walls could talk. Well the walls aren't talking, but the stones are. And they have a lot to say. I am enjoying this series. I am not noticing the grammar errors people are talking about. I just think this is an overall good book. It has me staying up half the night reading it. I am currently reading book two and could not put it down and you can't beat the cost of free. Very good book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stonewiser; Author: Visit Amazon's Dora Machado Page; Review: I really like this series and am ready to start book three. I just wish that Sariah would let her man be a man.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stonewiser; Author: Visit Amazon's Dora Machado Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this series. I thought the characters were well thought out. I will be looking for more books by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockin' Chair; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Manchester Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this book. It was about family finding their way back to each other and making things right before it's too late. Good book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Critical Failures (Caverns and Creatures) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Bevan Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. It was stupid funny and had me laughing out loud a few times. I look forward to reading more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enoch's Device (The Dragon-Myth Cycle); Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Finley Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. I am so happy that I didn't live way back then. I loved all the references to the Bible. I look forward to reading the next book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Never; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristina Circelli Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. I love reading an expanded take on a story I grew up knowing. We paint our own reality. Good book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Island; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Edward Hall Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. I had trouble putting it down. I loved the characters and how the story progressed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soul Thief: A supernatural thriller (Blue Light Series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Edward Hall Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this book. I want to know more about the blue light. I hope that the characters from the first book and this one return in the third.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Flight Of The Griffin; Author: Visit Amazon's C.M. Gray Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the next one. The book really moved along and I loved the characters and storyline.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nine Keys of Magic: Volume One of the Chronicles of the Myrkron; Author: Mr Timothy Woods; Review: I can't believe the book ended like that. How long do I have to wait for the next book? I want to know what happens next. A very good read. I had a little trouble keeping up with all the M names and just as I was wondering about it, you explained it. Good job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Critical Failures II (Caverns and Creatures); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Bevan Page; Review: Too short. I was not ready to for the book to end. I really like your work. I thought the first book was funnier, but was totally into this one. I can't wait to see what happens next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood of the Falcon, Volume 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Court Ellyn Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. I thought the history and the characters were developed. I look forward to reading the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood of the Falcon, Volume 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Court Ellyn Page; Review: I so thoroughly enjoyed reading this series and can't wait for the next one. You have done a wonderful job of writing. I feel invested in the lives of the characters and what is to happen next. Very well developed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Unfortunate Beginning (The Novel Adventures of Nimrod) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Natasha Brown Page; Review: I thought this book was pretty good. I think middle school students would enjoy it. The characters were believable. Good book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Myrkron: Volume Two of the Chronicles of the Myrkron (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy Woods Page; Review: There has to be a book three pretty quick. I reread book one before reading this book. I am so caught up in these characters and want more. This is such a good series. Hurry up with the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hungering Saga Complete; Author: Visit Amazon's Heath Pfaff Page; Review: This was a very good book. I stayed up late into the night reading it. It kept me guessing all the way to the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hidden Relic (The Evermen Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's James Maxwell Page; Review: I so enjoyed reading this book and am ready to start reading the next book. I am invested in the lives of these characters. On to buy the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Path of the Storm (The Evermen Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's James Maxwell Page; Review: This is such a good series. So many well developed characters. The story just flows through these characters lives. Very good book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Deacon; Author: Joseph R. Lallo; Review: I so thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I've just finished reading it for the second time and am ready to start the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Great Convergence: The Book of Deacon; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Lallo Page; Review: I am loving this series. There is humor and sadness. The book moves along. I really like that this book focuses more on the magic side of the action. I didn't like what happened to Myn.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Battle of Verril: The Book of Deacon (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Lallo Page; Review: This series was so good. I read them back to back, staying up late into the night reading. Good reading. I look forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Far Into The Dark - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Wetherell Page; Review: This was a pretty good book. It was easy to get into and follow along. Makes you want to be right with God so as not to end up in hell.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hero's Lot (The Staff and the Sword); Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick W. Carr Page; Review: I so enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait to read the next one. I just wish the next book did not cost so much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eleanor (Books of the Five); Author: Visit Amazon's S F Burgess Page; Review: Awesome book. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. The book moved along and kept me engaged. I can't wait for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time: A Paranormal Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Monique Martin Page; Review: I hate romance novels. This book kept popping up on the free sites and I really liked the cover, so I got it. I liked the premise of getting to go back in time. I just thought it was too heavy on the romance carp.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Healer's Touch; Author: Visit Amazon's Deb E Howell Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. It had some romance in it, but it wasn't too heavy. I enjoyed the storyline and look forward to the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Born of Oak and Silver; Author: Visit Amazon's Marie McKean Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the pace of it. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Song of Dragons: The Complete Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Arenson Page; Review: I so thoroughly enjoyed reading this series and I am ready to start reading the Dragonlore Trilogy. I would recommend reading this series to anyone looking for a good dragon story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Woodcutter; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Danley Page; Review: I so enjoyed reading this book. I am really into fairy tales being expanded upon. I look forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minding Frankie; Author: Visit Amazon's Maeve Binchy Page; Review: Every book I've read by this author has been a very good read. I enjoy just reading about people and their lives. The ups and downs, and ins and outs. She doesn't fit in any genres that I been reading. I would love to find more authors who write like Maeve Binchy. Very refreshing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Power (The Girl in the Box); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert J. Crane Page; Review: This series came to a pleasant end.. every book had me on the edge of my seat wanting more. I so glad to finally have closure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Will (The Books of the Five) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's S F Burgess Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. I stayed up all night reading it. I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to read the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Downton Abbey - Series 4; Brand: Maggie Smith; Review: It is as good as the first 3 seasons, which I thought were great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Band Of Brothers (DVD); Brand: Damian Lewis; Review: Wonderful Series. Follows events very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Band of Brothers(Elite SC/BD+DCExp12-21); Brand: Various; Review: Wonderful Series. Follows events very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr Selfridge: Season 1; Brand: ; Review: Very well produced. The actors are great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emile; Brand: Ian Mckellen; Review: It was a good show. It covered what cold be a real family situation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Duchess of Duke Street - Series 1; Brand: Gemma Jones; Review: Very well done show. Brings out the "Smutty" side of the well to do in England. I watched this series when it was originally on PBS many years ago and I am enjoying it just as much now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moodtapes: Pacific Surf; Brand: ; Review: Very well done with a lot of detail.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Thorne - Season 1 2015; Brand: ; Review: Very well done show. Nice little plot with a lot of differnt things going on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Polk Audio db1040 10-Inch Single Voice Coil Subwoofer (Single, Black); Brand: Polk Audio; Review: Awesome speaker and best prices. Great company to order from; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monoprice 106753 2.5-Feet Retractable Audio Cable - Black; Brand: Monoprice; Review: Unfortunately this is a very cheap product and broke right away. They were quick to give refund though; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: TaoTronics Bluetooth Audio Transmitter; Brand: TaoTronics; Review: Taotronics has some of the best products out there. The price of their products are unbeatable when comparing similar products that cost four times as much. Customer service is top notch and are always there to help you with any questions or concerns. 6 stars out of 5. Thank you taotronics; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MEKO 0.30“ (Dia) Hybrid Stylus Replacement Fiber Tip (8-Pack) - Only Fit for MEKO and Bargains Dept; Brand: Bargains Depot; Review: These are great tips. Great price as well. They stand behind their products; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soundbar, TaoTronics Sound Bar Wired Wireless Bluetooth Audio (34-inch Speaker, 2 Passive Radiators, Dual Connection Methods, Touch Remote; Brand: TaoTronics; Review: Bought their Bluetooth wireless transmitter as well. Once again a 6 star out of 5 products and customer service. This is an awesome little speaker. Comparable speakers cost 4 times more. Couldn't be happier; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OontZ Angle 3 Enhanced Stereo Edition IPX5 Splashproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Volume Booster AMP 10 Watts; Brand: Cambridge Soundworks; Review: I had a little misunderstanding about this product, which was pretty much my fault. But I do have to give them a 6 star out of 5 rating. They totally went out of their way to help me with it. And as for their Bluetooth speakers, you will not find anything that's sounds so good for that price. I mainly wanted it for my TV because it has such good clarity and I am more than satisfied with it. And they went above and beyond to help me with my situation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mozzarella and Ricotta Cheese Making Kit; Brand: New England Cheesemaking Supply; Review: My first attempt at making mozzarella was a great success! I can't believe how easy it was! Before the cheese cooled I rolled it into small bite sized boccocini, put them in a jar with some olive oil, basil, sun dried tomatoes and pepper flakes and let them marinade over night. It was wonderful! However, as other reviewers mentioned the cheese was tougher than the fresh mozzarella I was hoping for. I put in an order for some lipase powder which I hear makes a lighter, tastier mozzarella. I can't wait to try my second batch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterlingcraft® 72pc High-Quality, Heavy-Gauge Stainless Steel Flatware and Hostess Set with 24K Gold-Plated Trim; Brand: Sterlingcraft; Review: I have been looking everywhere for a gold trimmed silverware set to go with my formal dining set. I didn't want to spend too much because I only plan to use this set for special occasions. When they arrived (very quickly) I was impressed with both the quality and the size of the set. The serving set is huge! I can't imagine how much I would have spent if I had bought these pieces seperately. The pieces are heavier and sturdier than I expected. I also liked that the gold plating is subtle and not too brassy. I hope that it holds up well with washing. As another reviewer may have mentioned, some people might have a problem with the size of the salad forks-they look like children's utensils. The forks don't really bother me and I think they would be great for appetizers. Overall I think that this is a great set for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 36" x 24" x 18" high Tufted Padded Hinged Storage Ottoman Bench, Microfiber Suede Chocolate Brown; Brand: Epic Furnishings; Review: I had originally given this ottoman 5 stars, but after owning it for about 3 months one of the sides caved in. I'm hoping that It is an easy fix. Wish it was better made because I really like it. Original review: I have a twin size sleeper chair and I wanted an ottoman with it, but the matching ottoman where I bought the chair was almost as expensive as the chair itself. This ottoman fits my chair perfectly and is a great price. I was expecting microfiber, but it is more leather like which I prefer because I have a toddler that constantly spills on it. Very happy with this purchase.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ExceptionalSheets Rayon from Bamboo Mattress Pad with Fitted Skirt - Extra Plush Cooling Topper - Hypoallergenic; Brand: ExceptionalSheets; Review: We spent over $2000 on our bed. I think I spent $200 on the mattress in our guest bedroom and that bed is now more comfortable than ours thanks to this mattress topper. When it comes time to replace our mattress again I will definitely go with a more basic mattress and this topper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mezquite Tortilla Press; Brand: La Mexicana; Review: I researched tortilla presses for a very long time before deciding on this one. I read many reviews on both wood and cast-iron presses. Both types had the occasional review where pieces had broken within the first few times the owner had use it. The reason I chose this one over cast-iron is because I figured that if a part on this one were to break it could be easily repaired or replaced. This morning I realized that after only 2 uses the part that connects the handle to the base is coming apart. In the picture the pieces are connected with what look like heavy duty nails, but mine is only connected with 3 trim nails. Sure I can fix this myself, but I shouldn't have to fix something that cost almost $100 and I've owned for less than a week. Aside from that the press works great. I wish I had looked for one on Etsy where people are more likely to care about the quality of their products.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chezmoi Collection White Goose Down Alternative Comforter, Full/Queen with Corner Tab; Brand: Chezmoi Collection; Review: I had another down alternative comforter in my cart that was twice expensive. I saw all of the rave reviews on this one and figured Id give it a shot instead. It is an okay comforter, but there is nothing down feeling about it. It just feels like a regular synthetic comforter to me. It makes me wonder if the more expensive one I was going to buy was any better. For the price I don't think it was a complete waste, just wasn't what I was looking for.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pinzon 170 Gram Flannel Duvet Cover - Full/Queen, Merlot Red; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: I purchased this duvet cover about a week ago and the price has dropped by almost half since then. I'm not happy that I paid full price for it, but I don't even think it is worth the lower price. I washed it once and it is so faded and blotchy. I read the warnings about the fading, but didn't think it would be as noticeable with a light color like sage. I was wrong. It looks so awful. If I still had the packaging I would return it. It might be going on the dog's bed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel le Lavoisier; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Our time here was so fantastic. We stayed at the beginning of our trip to France, checked out for a few days excursion, and returned to our new family. The rooms wee spotless, the service on all fronts excellent. We had lovely Fabienne guide us through all our exploits. Our midnights in Paris were all fantastic. We checked out in Julu, knowing that surely we would return. I have been meaning to say something about our experiences her for some time. But, as you know, life gets in the way of best intentions and a review was put off over and over. Today November 2 there was a package in the mail. The return address: Hotel Lavoisier, Paris. What could it be? We had forgotten some photos in the room, the hotel must have worked out who they belonged to and sent them back to us in Australia. It's so nice to know that the care went beyond checkout. What a great group of people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Havelock Place Bungalow; City: Colombo Western Province; Review: Just loved it here. It's all about the atmosphere. Call me Ernestine Hemingway and let me move in and write my novel. The room I had was generously sized. There was a desk area and a separate sitting area also a private courtyard. Just remember to bring the correct power adaptor and a power strip. The Wifi worked brilliantly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jim s Farm Villas; City: Matale Central Province; Review: This is just a heavenly place to spend your days. The Manager, Jesse, makes everything possible. The staff become trusted friends. Never worried if my door was locked, much less my luggage. The pool is beautiful and the farm is amazing. The rooms are superbly designed and fitted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queens Hotel Kandy; City: Kandy Kandy District Central Province; Review: I traveled Solo to see the Perahera. The staff at the hotel took particular care to make sure I was well looked after. The room was quaint and very clean. The shower worked perfectly for me every day at all times-I stayed for 5 nights. The pool area was well kept and clean. Queens Hotel is a slice of history and to stay there is a venture into history. There have been a few harsh reviews of this hotel, but if you want the George V, stay in Paris. My stay as a solo traveler was great. Location and service super.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ashnil Mara Camp; City: Maasai Mara National Reserve Rift Valley Province; Review: There are many wonderful things about Ashnil Mara: The overall atmosphere is exceptionally welcoming. The team is happy to extend themselves. The tents are pleasant and well outfitted. The pool is a dream after a hot afternoon Shoutouts go to Safari Guide Charles Kerore. His driving style is smooth and his ability to sense where the action is is exceptional. Alfred Vedieunice managed all House Support beautifully. Additional notes: management is on the ball. Food selection is broad and very tasty Many tents overlook the Mara Resident Hippopotamus are wonderful. Private Safes in Tents Shower water is superb Thank you Ashnil Mara for a great visit; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Capresso 485.05 MT600 Plus 10-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe; Brand: Capresso; Review: I bought this one because it brews very hot which makes better tasting coffee. And as long as you close the lid all the way before brewing the coffee comes out hot enough so that when I add cream it is still hot enough to enjoy. I've had several Capresso products and have been very happy with all of them. Solid and long lasting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FORLIFE Curve Teapot with Infuser, 24-Ounce, Red; Brand: FORLIFE; Review: Small - pretty color, refined shape.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Plastic Bar Soap Holder for Bathroom Shower - Wave, Clear; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Simple soap saver works fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Closet Complete Premium Quality, Hanging Double Sided, 360 Degree Rotation, 80 Pockets | Best Accessory Canvas Jewelry Organizer, Black; Brand: Closet Complete; Review: Exactly as pictured. Hanging in my closet - the hanger allows me to spin it for easy access to both sides. Not a thing of beauty so I wouldn't hang it in my room but works great. I'm glad the compartments aren't sealed with a zipper since I like the easy access of open compartments. Ordering another for the rest of my earrings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1 X White Soap Lift soap dish by Soap Lift; Brand: Soap Lift; Review: They're very different than I expected. Not attractive IMO. Very thin - 1/4" rubber, flexible string stuff. Probably works great if it's in a hidden spot in your shower but I was intending to use in my bathroom pedestal sink instead of a soap dish. The cutest thing about them is the brown paper sleeve they're wrapped in. I'd have probably given it one star but I guess I let the picture mislead me and didn't read the description clearly enough. Not returning it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Specialist (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Juror (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conspiracy Theory (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Rabbi Looks At Jesus of Nazareth; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Bernis Page; Review: This was a great read! I pray that many individuals (Jewish and Non-Jewish) read this book. It contains glorious truths that dispel the many myths that have blinded the masses for years. Trust Yeshua today!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The cross and the switchblade (Chosen classics); Author: Visit Amazon's David R Wilkerson Page; Review: This book is an excellent testimony of a life yielded to the Spirit of Almighty God. It also illustrates the critical importance of the Holy Ghost Baptism to overcome addictions. The closer we get to the Lord's return, the more important it will be to have the baptism.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Betrayed!; Author: Visit Amazon's Stan Telchin Page; Review: I hope they make this book into a movie! It is a powerful testament of the Light that will infuse the heart and mind that is opened to receive the truth. I thank the Lord that Stan didn't let prejudice keep him from seeing that Yeshua (Jesus) is the promised Messiah. Yeshua is Jewish! The God-Man on the throne in heaven is fully God and fully Man, Jewish in His humanity. Praise God for revealing this to Stan and his family. Yeshua is not an enemy of the Jews, the devil is: "And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child." -Revelation 12:13 Consider this scripture carefully to see who the real enemy is behind anti-semitism. Dragon = the devil The Woman = Israel The Man Child = Jesus To my Jewish brothers and sisters who haven't accepted Yeshua and His atoning sacrifice, please know that Yeshua and His true followers love you (again, Yeshua is Jewish!). Read this enlightening book by Stan. God bless.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Evidential Power of Beauty: Science and Theology Meet; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Dubay Page; Review: I particularly enjoyed the micro and macro expositions on beauty. The references to the many catholic rituals and such were much less appealing to me. "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." - Romans 10:13; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Woman Rides the Beast: The Roman Catholic Church and the Last Days; Author: Visit Amazon's Dave Hunt Page; Review: This book should be read by all Christians. Read it prayerfully, and the identity of the woman atop the beast will become clear to you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: IH Hotels Bari Oriente; City: Bari Province of Bari Puglia; Review: My wife and I spent twelve days in Puglia and made the Grand Hotel Oriente in Bari our hub as we took daily train trips throughtout Puglia. The suite was spacious and clean, and the staff was most accommodating and pleasant. The information they provided was exact, saving us unnecessary expense and providing us information regarding sites that we would otherwise have missed. The hotel is walking distance from "Old Town" and the train station. In its prime the hotel must have been rated five stars, but the years began to show and it is now rated 3 stars. Before we left for Rome, the concierge told that the hotel would close its doors in July for major renovations. Upon completion it will reopen as at leats a four-star hotel. We would definitely use this hotel again when it reopens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bellini; City: Venice Veneto; Review: Since we stayed 14 nights and wanted to use the train daily to see various areas of the Veneto region, the location in relation to the railroad station and Piazzale di Roma could not be any better. The problem was poor location of the room (overlooking rooftops and a garbage can in the rear of the hotel). Since the tub was old, clogged, and moldy, we had to complain on a daily basis for three days. They finally changed our room (same view but considered by the staff a free upgrade). The bathroom was clean & the shower stall was great. Ventilation, however, was extremely poor -- no window and a vent that was inoperative, making the area steamy after showers and smelly during high tide. Because the bedroom was very hot and the temperature could not be controlled, we were advised to open the windows and sleep over the covers. The result was a room full of mosquitoes and faces that resembled recovery from measles due to the bites. The refrigerator generated heat rather than cold; therefore, it was useless as a refrigerator.You would think that the staff of an expensive "four-star" hotel would be more considerate of a couple who stayed there 14 nights. Breakfast items were seldom replenished -- not matter how early or late one arrived. Eggs were always scrambled and made from powdered eggs. Orange juice was orange in name and color only. All drinks were from an automated machine; the fault did not lie with the staff. The dining area simply was uderstaffed and overworked since it had to deal with tour groups. Having said all of this, we would still recoomend it to a friend because of its location. Restaurants in the area leave a lot to be desired, unless one goes to expensive ones. Two that we would recommend are Pontini Trattoria and Bar near the bridge that leads to the Jewish Quarter and Pedrocchi on Piazza S. Geramia (the Church of S. Geramia contains the body of Saint Lucy). For those who have a long stay in Venice, we reccommend day-train-trips to Vicenza, Cividale di Friule, Bassano del Grappa, Asolo, Feltre, and Padova(only if you want to visit the Santuary of Saint Anthony). This was our 73rd trip abroad (50-some in Italy and six in Venice); therefore, we have a lot of travel experience.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: B B Villa Vittoria; City: Tropea Province of Vibo Valentia Calabria; Review: After a long, tortuous drive in the mountains of Calabria, we arrived at Tropea and Residence B&B Villa Vittoria (same building as B&B Villa Italia). Without hesitation we can recommend this B&B for its room appointments, location, cleanliness, and friendly staff. My wife, two friends, and I arrived around noon and were quickly escorted by Danka to our large, spotlessly clean bedroom with a large adjacent bathroom and its spacious shower stall featuring a dual shower head: a regular one and a large “rain shower” type. Danka made sure the room was spotlessly clean and well maintained daily on a timely basis. Manuela, the manager, could not do enough to make our stay a most pleasant one, from assisting Danka in preparing an extensive buffet breakfast served in the beautiful garden, to recommending and making restaurant reservations, to making various out-of-town telephone calls to inquire about Passion Week religious programs, all without any extra charges and always with a smile. Villa Vittoria is located only one or two minutes from the popular Piazza Veneto and less than five minutes from the main square in the old town, and very close to many restaurants, gelaterias (the best is Caffè del Corso), seaside cliffs, belvederes and pristine beaches. Additionally, the Villa is located on a quite street, has large, grated windows and reserved parking spaces in front of the entrance. Also within a two-minute walk, there is a free public parking lot. In case we needed to use the public parking (we did not), Manuela walked us to its location, rather than just directing us. Manuela is a dynamo: she is married, has two children, plays in the local band, is active in church , and manages the Villa Vittoria/Villa Italia 7 days a week from 7:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. with ½ hour break for lunch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Domus Nova Bethlem; City: Rome Lazio; Review: My family, friends, and I have used Domus Nova Bethlem since part of the Suore Oblate del Bambino Gesù Convent was converted into an hotel in 1999. Then it was €100 per night in the off season, including a substantial buffet breakfast. Last week during high season it was €110 -- both dates a bargain in Rome. The “hotel” is run efficiently by a lay staff assisted by nuns, and that includes cleaning the rooms. It is always a pleasure to stay there. Over the years we have become “hugging buddies”. The Domus is walking distance from Termini Railroad Station, where you can board buses and trains to any direction, the metro to the main areas of Rome, or the Leonardo Da Vinci Express train to the airport. The hotel has been updated since 1999 and now features a spacious shower stall with a large “rain” shower head -- a big plus-- and a reclining daybed with its own reading light. The rooms are very clean, large and quiet, and feature free TV and Internet connection. The foyer on each floor is equipped with a computer to use gratis, whether to search the web or to send/receive e-mail. It also has an elevator, as in the past. The breakfast room features a coffee bar operated by barristas, and you can order espresso, caffè latte, cappuccino, coffee a la American (although you may still have to add a little hot water to dilute it), hot chocolate -- all included in the room price. You have a choice of cereals, meats, cheeses, yogurt, pastries, juices, bottled water, breads, spreads such as Nutella, marmalade or honey, and fruit. Dinner is served daily. Making reservations for it before 8:00am gets a discount, and you may charge the amount to your bill. One can make reservations by telephone, fax, e-mail, website. Curfew is still 1:00 A.M., which for a convent/hotel is very liberal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Borgo Pio 91; City: Rome Lazio; Review: After having been in Rome/Vatican countless times (100+), my wife and I decided that possibly our last trip to Italy should be in Tuscany. However a few months before leaving, we were informed that our request to attend a Papal private Mass and audience was granted. We were to report to the gate leading the Holy Father's private chapel at 6:45 A.M. for a 7:00 o'clock Mass on November 8. Being in Florence during that week, we had to find a residence within walking distance of the gates. Not knowing the exact arrival time by train for our overnight stay and return time to Florence flowing the Mass/audience, we also needed a residence where we could leave our overnight luggage possibly hours before check-in and hours after check-out. Borgo Pio 91 was perfect answer. Not only were we allowed to leave the luggage with the manager, but we also had a well-appointed attic room with a spacious shower room, a balcony (although the view was roof tops and side of buildings), and air conditioning -- a good thing since we were there on a hot November day. Being an old, but renovated, building in a congested city, there was no elevator to take us to the third floor (76 steps); however, Danilo met us at the door and carried the luggage for us. Not only that, but he also made a phone call on his cell phone to connect us with a friend. Since the friend was not available, Danilo volunteered to call again later. Upon checking out, his assistant took our luggage downstairs. We did not have to pay until check-out time, and between the time we reserved the room on-line and arrival, Danilo contacted us by e-mail with timely reminders. Borgo Pio 91 is also surrounded by quality restaurants, one of which has been a favorite of ours for years -- Roberto al Passetto di Borgo .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Artemisia Palace Hotel; City: Palermo Province of Palermo Sicily; Review: From November 2 to November 10 we stayed at Artemesia Palace Hotel, Palermo. The hotel was well-located within a mile of the train station, with Bus 101 across the street to the station and the same Bus 101 from the station with a stop at the hotel entrance. Coming from the airport, the shuttle bus stopped about a block from the hotel at the Politeama Square. Additionally, the hotel was very close to many restaurants, pedestrian area, banks, shopping areas, and museums. It was also about one block from the Hop ON/OFF tour bus. But the above information does not relate the Artemesia’s main strength which is the feeling you have while you stay there. Everyone from manager to concierge personnel, housekeeping and breakfast staff -- everyone treated us like family. Their availability and friendliness made us feel like grandparents who came to visit. As older travelers, we felt their guiding presence wherever we went. We had the unfortunate experience of the airline misplacing our luggage for 4 days, and when it arrived, one was damaged beyond repair. The concierge staff did all it could to contact the airline several times on our behalf to inquire about the status of luggage and expected delivery time, and then about replacement. To you who choose the Artemesia Palace Hotel, may you also enjoy a “home away from home”.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Victoria Hotel; City: Pescara Province of Pescara Abruzzo; Review: Do you ever wish to feel at home when you are a few thousand miles away from home? Well...you can, if you stay at the Victoria Hotel in Pescara, Italy as we did recently for ten days. The entire staff leaves no stone unturned to make you feel like family. At our midnight arrival, Giuliano suggested a place to eat a hurried meal at that late hour. From the very first day the staff will address you by name. They will roll out the red carpet for you and aim to please you by taking care of your requests and offering helpful information each time you approach the hotel desk. Fabio and Micaela who staff the daytime concierge desk will answer all your questions expertly, give you the necessary maps and directions, offer you coffee or another beverage as you enter the lobby, plus suggest you take food or beverage for your lunch from the breakfast room as you finish your first meal of the day. The bellman Costantino stands ever ready with a big smile to assist you beyond just carrying bags. Adriano and Mauro of the breakfast staff, who greet you very pleasantly each morning, will make fresh-squeezed orange juice for you and prepare eggs to supplement the buffet breakfast. Cristina and her housekeeping staff will keep your room immaculately clean and well-supplied with toiletries and fresh sheets every day. Ivan, the hands-on manager-owner with an open door policy, will greet you daily with a broad smile and an eager demeanor. The night clerk Enzo will welcome you “back home” at any late hour. Everyone on staff will be interested in your daily activities/sightseeing and will greet you warmly when you return after a long day of touring the Abruzzo region. Their ultimate goal is customer satisfaction, resonated in each and every staff member, We could not thank Ivan enough for hand-selecting this outstanding staff whose hospitality we hope to experience again some day soon… The Victoria is a well-located boutique hotel on a pedestrian street only a few steps away from several good restaurants, including their own award-winning Le Terrazze, and also very close to the train and bus stations, churches, the beach, and the shopping areas. It is a little gem with an incredible staff and is well worth your stay for a short or long visit. You will be happy to stay in your “home away from home” and to look forward to a repeat visit when your circumstances permit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel; City: Baltimore Maryland; Review: Our extended family of 13 spent the Easter weekend at the Renaissance Baltimore Harbor Place Hotel. We occupied a total of 5 rooms, one being a common room to meet as family to plan the day, converse, and enjoy appetizers and beverages. We could not have asked for better accommodations. The bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious, well appointed, and spotlessly clean. The cleaning lady was extremely accommodating in not entering the room while we were at breakfast. Speaking of breakfast, the offerings were extensive and very tasty (expect to gain weight).. The desk personnel was very courteous and most helpful in providing assistance. Parking within the hotel was a plus, as was the proximity to churches, the Inner Harbor complex, the National Aquarium, Little Italy... If a view of Inner Harbor is important to you, ask for a room with such a view, and if you don't want to walk "miles" to reach your room, ask for a room near the elevator. Also, try to park near an elevator and note the location of the car; otherwise, you will be "lost" looking for it. Pay attention where the elevator leading to your car is located in the lobby.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington Convention Center; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: My extended family of 13 took advantage of an extended Easter weekend coinciding with cherry blossom time. We wanted a comfortable hotel close to all sites, either by walking or by metro since we did not want to fight the Washington traffic. Embassy Suites by Hilton fir the bill (we drove to Maryland and took the metro to Washington). The hotel staff was excellent and extremely helpful, the rooms were spotlessly clean, and the included breakfast was upscale. We had a choice of a quick breakfast or a cook-to-order breakfast. The cook-to-order breakfast was our daily choice. Our suites were well-appointed and came with complimentary beverage bar (coffee, tea, coffee maker, etc.). We were also given an access code to use the snack machine located on our floor near the elevators for free. A huge unexpected plus was the nightly complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) at 5:00 P.M. Definitely a hotel of choice evry time we return to Washington.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Colonna; City: Brindisi Province of Brindisi Puglia; Review: I cannot say enough to praise the members of the staff. They were congenial and helpful in every way possible. We had a rocky start with American Airline in Philadelphia, which caused us to miss a connecting flight from Rome to Brindisi and a whole day of touring. We arrived late and airport-weary, and the manger was very gracious in making us be as comfortable as possible. We were at the Hotel Colonna for two weeks, and every day was as good as the first, no matter who was at the reception desk. The breakfast offerings were ample and tasty, the rooms were very clean, and the bath/shower combination was comfortable. The bedroom could have been a little larger for two people, but once we made some adjustments, all was fine. Since we did a lot of walking both in Brindisi and in cities near Brindisi, the complimentary beverage bar and cookies were a welcome treat upon our return at the end of the day, as was the interaction with the members of the staff. They were interested in knowing where we went, what we saw, how did we like the venues... There were times when they offered suggestions that enabled us to change our itinerary for a better one. Each time we were glad we took their advice. When Alitalia announced a one-day strike without given a date either at the time of the announcement, on the Internet, or on the phone. The concierge kept calling ceaselessly the airline since were scheduled to leave for Rome within two days. Fortunately, the strike was on Monday, and we left on Tuesday as scheduled The location could not have been any better. It was close to a myriad of restaurants, the railroad station, churches, the seaport, etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott; City: Bethany Beach Delaware; Review: This past Easter weekend, Frank Barranca, concierge of Bethany Beach Ocean Suites. welcomed us enthusiastically and made us feel "at home" immediately. He expressed genuine interest in our family members, permitted and encouraged our nine-year-old grandson to play the lobby piano, and offered his knowledgesble services of the area repeatedly. At times, he sensed we need help in participating in some activity and did not wait until we asked for his services -- he kindly and diplamatically offered sugestions. With his friendly, outgoing manner, he truly felt like our "Uncle Frank" and was the welcoming face of Bethany Beach Ocean Suites, our weekend home away from home; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Blue Diamond Almonds, Whole Natural, 1.5 Ounce (Pack of 24); Brand: Blue Diamond Almonds; Review: These are plain, unsalted, 100 calorie portioned bags of almonds. Exactly what I was looking for! I keep them around in my car, bags- makes a great snack. Small bags, easy to pack.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glucerna Hunger Smart Shake, Homemade Vanilla, 11.5 Ounce Bottles, 12 count; Brand: Glucerna Hunger Smart; Review: This actually taste great and no grit what so ever. It keeps me full for several hours and more importantly it does what it's advertised to do and keeps my sugars in check. I have also lost several pounds since the past month I've been drinking it for breakfast. I've ordered several more and I am very pleased with this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Diamond Almonds, Raw Whole Natural, 25 Ounce; Brand: Blue Diamond Almonds; Review: These are plain, unsalted, 100 calorie portioned bags of almonds. Exactly what I was looking for! I keep them around in my car, bags- makes a great snack. Small bags, easy to pack.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Milkmakers Lactation Cookies, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, 1 Lb 8oz, 12 Indv Wrapped Cookies (Pack of 3); Brand: milkmakers; Review: Taste great but they did not work for me. I have many issues so please don't let this prevent you from purchasing and trying for yourself. This was kind of a last resort in trying to get my milk flowing. This is a hard cookie but it was safely packages that it did not arrive broken.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quoc Viet Foods - Wonton Soup Base, 10 oz jar (1 unit); Brand: Quoc Viet Foods; Review: This soup base is absolutely fantastic. It saves me a lot of time and ha I f to store random ingredients to make this soup. I tried other flavors from this company such as the curry and it's also great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lindt Lindor Chocolate Truffles 8-10 Flavor Assorted Truffle Box 100 Truffles; Brand: Lindt; Review: I just received these today, 3/26/16 and I believe these are NOT fresh. I opened several flavors and a lot of the milk/dark chocolate have visible sugar bloom and random white speckles on them. I knew some of these were seasonal flavors but even the non seasonal flavors have this issue.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 4100 Great Northern Popcorn 4 Ounce Premium Popcorn Portion Packs, Case of 24; Brand: Great Northern Popcorn Company; Review: Served these at a 4th of July event and people loved the flavor! They were thrilled with the texture and taste. I heard people buzzing about how it tasted like good quality,movie theater, popcorn. I used a tiny novelty kettle and worked great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
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Title: Best Western Plus York Hotel Conference Center; City: York Nebraska; Review: Hotel is completely updated, extremely clean, reasonable rate. Very clean, LARGE breakfast room with biscuits & gravy, eggs, bacon, waffles. AND Applebee's restaurant ATTACHED to hotel, no need to exit the motel to enjoy dinner ! We will return on our next pass thru...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Parkside Inn; City: Frankfort Kentucky; Review: We were very satisfied with our stay here for one overnight. Very clean, remodeled/updated rooms, close to the expressway, but no traffic noise. Several dining options nearby, including a local establishment ; Cattlemens Restaurant. I read prior reviews before booking. The only reason I wouldn't give it 5 stars, was because the breakfast does not rise to other Best Westerns : No biscuits & gravy, no fresh scrambled eggs, or sides of sausage. Breakfast did include egg/bacon sandwiches you could heat in microwave ( just ok) & make your own waffles, but just not the overall Best Western quality/variety we're used to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lexington Inn Holbrook AZ; City: Holbrook Arizona; Review: Hubby & I stayed for one night, right off the expressway, this hotel ( only $75) was one of the cleanest, nicest hotels in all of our many travels. Beautiful, modern rooms, exceptionally clean, lovely pool & hot tub, fireplace in lobby/greeting room, & the BEST continental breakfast we've ever had : scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy, fresh cantalope, & other items. There's a nothing fancy Mexican Restaurant next door, but food is authentic, good, & we took it carry-out back to our room. Gas station w Liquor store across the street. Will definately stay here again !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Americas Best Value Inn Osceola; City: Osceola Iowa; Review: Hubby & I stayed here for one night, almost didn't after reading reviews, but glad we stayed. 1st off, we were on a motorcycle, so always looking for a motel with restaurant within walking distance. Nana Greers Family Restaurant was next door, nothing fancy ( chrome tables) but good home- cooked meals. Motel is slightly dated, but very clean, No complaints, except breakfast is MINIMAL, but walk next door, they open early & it's delicious !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn St Robert Fort Leonard Wood; City: Saint Robert Pulaski County Missouri; Review: Hubby & I spent one night just recently. We travel frequently-very impressed with the cleanliness of our room, especially the spotless, well-stocked bathroom. Microwave and large refrigerator in the room. Not sure about the age of this motel, but it has up to date furnishings, beds, comfy & very clean. 3 restaurants easy walking distance from the motel. Read a review that breakfast was ok, but I would say breakfast was good, just not 5 star. I would suggest to the management to replace those funky fried eggs with scrambled, and include some whole wheat/grain breads. (Everybody knows white bread is tasteless & unhealthy.) Other than that, breakfast was good, & breakfast area was very clean. We will definitely stay here again. Excellent value !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Centerstone Resort Lake Aire; City: Tomahawk Wisconsin; Review: With a beautiful view & sunsets off Lake Nokomis, rustic exterior, extremely clean, we highly recommend this motel. Hubby & I only stayed one night, I read reviews that it needed to be updated, but disagree. Was pleased to find a granite counter with sink, OUTSIDE the bathroom, cute kitchenette with coffeemaker, microwave, ample refrigerator, dishes, pots & pans, ( for two) even dishwashing liquid, everything was provided! Breakfast wasn’t the absolute best we’ve experienced, but ample enough( no scrambled eggs or sausage) and sausage gravy was delicious. Breakfast room was small but clean & cozy. Only complaint was small screen size of the TV.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Suites; City: Tulsa Oklahoma; Review: Just passing through, one night stay, extremely clean, polite staff, close to several dining options, including a Ruby Tuesday. Lobby was spotless as was the breakfast area, & also our room. We had the King bed room, very comfortable mattress ! Motel has been updated. Only reason I didn’t give this 5 stars was the breakfast, was not ready at 6 AM, (even tho that was posted) we wanted to eat quickly & get on the road due to impending snowstorm ; variety of breakfast items, but food was ok. Still, would stay here again, good value for the price !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Surestay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kearney; City: Kearney Missouri; Review: checked in at 6:30, NO TV, failed to mention that the TVs had NOT BEEN WORKING since 4 o’clock, had we known, we would have gone to one of the other 22 hotels in the area. Very poor customer service !!! Called Best Western Customer SVC number, they do NOT seem to be concerned either. Owner Harry Patel, you are a poor businessman!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Amarillo; City: Amarillo Texas; Review: Just passing through, only spent a night, but treat yourself & stay in this beautiful, 2 year old hotel. Ultra modern, beautiful bathroom with glass shower doors. We had the King Suite w couch, separate desk area, super comfy bed, large TV, lit bar area. Breakfast was delicious, REAL scrambled eggs, yummy fresh strawberries, huge breakfast area ! And, just as things couldn’t get any better, Sawgrass Steakhouse restaurant walking distance, charming, excellent restaurant!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Topeak Modula Waterbottle Cage 2; Brand: Topeak; Review: Put two of these on my Bob to carry liquid fuel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: America's Flag Company HW6SPINSP 6-Foot Aluminum Spinner Flagpole, Silver; Brand: America's Flag Company; Review: RECEIVED OK EXCEPT NOT IN COLOR AS DESCRIBED AND ORDERED. I'M DISAPPOINTED. I WISH I COULD OF RETURNED OR GOTTEN A CREDIT FOR WRONG COLOR BEING SENT.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Package of 500 Seeds, King of Blacks Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) Non-GMO Seeds By Seed Needs; Brand: ; Review: I followed all the instructions and seeds didn't germinate. Don't purchase not worth the money. A waste of time and money. Very disappointed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 50+ Monarda Panarama Mix Bee Balm Flower Seeds / Deer Resistant/ Drought Tolerant Perennial; Brand: CHERYL'S UNIQUE FLOWER SEEDS; Review: I followed all the instructions and seeds didn't germinate. Don't purchase not worth the money. A waste of time and money. Very disappointed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Title: Sudoku Works; Brand: Oak Games Ltd; Review: I thought I needed a pencil to enjoy doing the Sudoku puzzles. Then I decided to give my kindle a try. Boy was I glad I did. No more pencils and paper books to carry around. The kindle does it all; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jewels; Brand: Mobigloo; Review: Once again I have a game that I love. I find myself to keep coming back for more. No matter how many times you play it it is enjoyable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LINGO; Brand: Route 1 Games; Review: I tried and tried but for some reason this game was not for me. I am not saying you should not try it - to each their own; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bubble Shooter; Brand: Nice Games; Review: I love this game. I can't leave it alone. I guess you would say I have become addicted to it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Text Twist; Brand: GameHouse; Review: I really like playing this game. The only problem is that the "untimed" section does not keep track of the scores you have received.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lowering Cholesterol; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lisa Lee Page; Review: I found the book interesting. I always look for information that reminds me how to lower my cholesterol. This is a good book to keep on hand to pick up every once in a while to help you get back on the right track,; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Freedom Diet - The Simple 6 Step System for Fast, Easy and Permanent Weight Loss - Kindle edition; Brand: John A. Tighe; Review: When you have a weight problem you are always looking for a "diet" to help you achieve your goals. This book gives you some good ideas of how to stay on track.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Thy Father's Shadow (Sanctuary); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert J. Crane Page; Review: What a writer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skin Game (The Dresden Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Butcher Page; Review: surprised by great story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Fire Lands: A Tale of the King's Blades; Author: Visit Amazon's Dave Duncan Page; Review: always a good read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The God Complex: A Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Murray McDonald Page; Review: writing is good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breakthrough; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael C. Grumley Page; Review: anxious for next one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Halfblood King: Book 1 of the Chronicles of Aertu (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Julian Benoit Page; Review: good story so far. Waiting for next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bitterbynde Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Cecilia Dart-Thornton Page; Review: makes you want to find out what has happened; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: With Malice: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Murder of Officer J.D. Tippit; Author: Visit Amazon's Dale K. Myers Page; Review: I recently publiished a Kannedy-book, that in august will also be available in English, and so I know by experience how difficult it is to remain close to actual facts, and limit speculation to a minimum. This is exactly what Dale Myers does in 'With Malice'. He analyses every aspect of the Tippit-murder, and proves beyond reasonable doubt that Oswald was the killer of the officer. This does not imply that he was the murderer of JFK, but in any case he was neither a complete innocent patsy. The book is well written, and has much illustrations to clarify the text, and lots of original documents are added in the annexe. I wish there were more Kennedy-books like this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reclaiming Parkland: Tom Hanks, Vincent Bugliosi, and the JFK Assassination in the New Hollywood; Author: Visit Amazon's James DiEugenio Page; Review: After reading so many Kennedy-books, I expected from "Reclaiming History" an objective answer on so many pending questions. I was ready to accept Bugliosi's opinion as the final verdict on what happened. Whether a conspiracy or a lone nut, Bugliosi's educated guess would be good enough for me. After all, he wrote Helter Skelter, and "The reasons to indict G.W.Bush for murder" and studied the case for 21 years. I was severely dissapointed, back then in 2007. To give one example. Vickie Adams, "the girl on the stairs", is only mentioned twice in the bible-size book, and one of those two occasions is only used to ridicule her. I had to continue my own research, which btw. resulted in the recently published 'Cold Case Kennedy'. DiEugenio does not avoid the problematic issues, and is very well documented in his critique on Bugliosi, and the Kennedy-murder in general. This makes the book interesting for the scholar, and for the layman. I do not agree on every aspect. E.g. DiEugenio does not believe in an early missed shot, or thinks that Tague was hit by a separate bullet. The critique on 'Reclaiming History' is more convincing than the author's own hypothesis. But 'Reclaiming Parkland'is one of the best 50th anniversery-books. I strongly recommend reading it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill O'Reilly Page; Review: This is a well written book by a famous author. But there it ends. It is in no way a book about the Kennedy assassination. To give one startling example: O'Reilly has Oswald standing up against the left window sill while shooting at Kennedy (p. 263). Everyone who knows anything about the case, or who wimply visited the 6th floor museum knows that this is impossible. Only the bottom section of the window in the Snipers Nest was open, and the window was a few inches above floor level. This one detail about the very seconds this book "Killing Kennedy" is supposed to be about, tells enough about the motives of the autor(s). Well written, but in no way a book about the Kennedy-murder.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot; Author: aa; Review: This is a well written book by a famous author. But there it ends. It is in no way a book about the Kennedy assassination. To give one startling example: O'Reilly has Oswald standing up against the left window sill while shooting at Kennedy (p. 263). Everyone who knows anything about the case, or who wimply visited the 6th floor museum knows that this is impossible. Only the bottom section of the window in the Snipers Nest was open, and the window was a few inches above floor level. This one detail about the very seconds this book "Killing Kennedy" is supposed to be about, tells enough about the motives of the autor(s). Well written, but in no way a book about the Kennedy-murder.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The JFK ASSASSINATION DIARY: My Search For Answers to the Mystery of the Century; Author: Visit Amazon's Edward Jay Epstein Page; Review: Epstein always writes carefully, with knowledge and interesting personal experience. I do not agree with his conclusion (that there is reasonable assurance Oswald murdered Kennedy and acted alone) but in this complex and far from complete case, there is room for more than one opinion. Epstein is honest and intelligent, giving less than five stars would be arrogant. He deserves each of them and even more than five if this would be allowed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Cruel and Shocking Act: The Secret History of the Kennedy Assassination; Author: Visit Amazon's Philip Shenon Page; Review: I read the Dutch version because it was the first I could put my hand on. The subtitle was translated into "the final history" (de definitieve geschiedenis) and then in very small print "of the investigation". This translation is more accurate than the original subtitle: the secret history of the "Kennedy Assassination". But on the other hand, the main title in Dutch was "Anatomy of an assault" (Anatomie van een aanslag) which is even more misleasing than the original "A cruel and shocking act". Focus of the book is indeed not -repeat NOT- on the assassination but on the Warren Commission. This is an interesting subject, and the author interviewed the last surviving actors in this drama. Bravo. But most of it is already said and written, by Epstein (Inquest), McKnight (Breach of trust), Walt Brown (Warren Ommission), and many others. When it comes to the facts of the assassination Shenon sounds very bugliosic. A self-satisfied explanation for all the mistakes and mysteries, and great silence about important inconvenient facts. The narrative follows what the protagonists, e.g. junior counsel Arlen Specter, did and knew at that time, early 1964. This makes it easy for the author to avoid problematic matters. I give some examples. Belin ran down the stairs, and concluded it was possible to reach the second floor in time to meet Baker. At that moment Belin was not aware of the supplementary problem with Vicki Adams and Sandra Styles. So Shenon does not have to talk about it. Marina is heard by the Commission and quoted ".." in the book. But then Shenon takes over the narrative and declares what Oswald alledgedly did (e.g. take the gun out of Mrs. Paine's garage). It's in no way clear whether taking that gun is a proven fact, Marina's official testimony or Shenon's opinion. Sometimes even basic facts are completely misrepresented. To give a last example that can easily be checked, the drawing of the singe bullet shows Mrs. Kennedy clompletely looking to the wrong side of the car (to the left, while starting from Z176 she's looking to the right). It's a detail, yes, but it shows how much you can trust the relevant facts in the illustration. Many many times the experienced Kennedy-reader will shake his head and disagree with the way of presenting the story. The inside-story of the investigation is revealing, sure. I learned e.g. that Gerald Ford was already negotiating early '64 lucratif book-contracts for a bestseller, to be written by the assistants he kept secretly informed about top-secret matters. But that's "secret story about the investigation" and not about the "assassination". Presenting the facts about the assassination in the context about who knew what at the time of the Warren-commission, is not the right perspective to look at the murder in search of the truth. Final opinion... dissapointing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy; Author: Visit Amazon's Vincent Bugliosi Page; Review: When I saw Bugliosi in Hardball, explaining once again that Oswald's guilt is proven not beyond reasonable doubt, but beyond any doubt, I took the book from the Kennedy-shelves in my library to see what I had missed when I read it. Just to give one example: Vicki Adams is an absolute key-witness, perhaps she provides Oswald an alibi for the moment of the shooting. Mrs. Adams was on the fourth floor, and descended the stairs immediately after the shooting. She did not hear or see Oswald. Her friend Sandra Styles was with her, and her supervisor Mrs. Garner corroborated her timing (although the confirmation by mrs. Garner was kept secret for 35 years, and key witnesses mrss. Adams and Styles were as much as possible neglected by the W.C. as possible). What has our great prosecutor tell about this, how would he prove beyond any doubt that Vicki Adams does not provide an alibi for Oswald. That was one of my questions... Bugliosi simply avoids the problem. He mentions Adams only one single time, in a 1600-plus pages book. And then only to ridicule her (p 832: perhaps Victoria Adams shot Kennedy, (Why not? women can pull trigger too, you know...) A book that is supposed to give ALL the answers, does not even mentions a key-witness who could give the alleged assassin an alibi??? This in only one out of many possible examples. Strange enough all the difficult questions are avoided. Most of what I read and could approve was long known. It's the holes in his case that bother me. If he doesn't talk about them, he cannot claim that they do not exist anymore. I think the prosecutor would have a lot of trouble with another defendant than the utterly weak Gerry Spence in "On Trial". Perhaps Bugliosi should read Walt Brown's 'Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald' to have an idea. I give in my book (Cold Case Kennedy) a long list of the problems with nearly all evidence against Oswald. That does not prove he's innocent, but it's obvious that in court much of the evidence would be non-admissable in court. And I'm not even a conspiracist, at least not by nature. In the Kennedy-case i'm not sure (yet). The book is in my view also much too long. I bought the book because I was willing to accept the Oswald-did-it-alone-theory. Finally the case could be put to rest. Bugliosi would clearly and definitely answer the many remaining questions. Well, he did not. And only someone who does not know the case can have the impression that this bible-size book is complete, unbiased and the final verdict. It most certainly is none of those three things. I admire the amount of work, and I even admire the author, but that made the disappointment even bigger.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Survivor's Guilt: The Secret Service and the Failure to Protect President Kennedy; Author: Vincent Palamara; Review: It is often said that the best way to contribute to the assassination debate is to focus on one issue. Authors as Bugliosi who tried to put everything in one book dramatically failed and increased the controversion en confusion. Authors who followed the rule suceeded, like e.g. Barry Ernest with the "Girl on the Stairs" or Dale Myers with his "With Malice" about the Tippit murder (to name also a Bugliosi-adept to remain fair to both sides of the debate). This is why this is an important book. It has a focus on one aspect of the drama, researched it thoroughly, tries to be fair and complete. After having read the book, you know more, you have less unanswered questions. This is what we should all do as researchers, looking for proven facts about details, and create common ground, undisputed pieces of the puzzle. The book is clear and to the point, well written and interesting. Five stars plus.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Power Beyond Reason: The Mental Collapse of Lyndon Johnson; Author: Visit Amazon's D. Jablow Hershman Page; Review: Was LBJ funny or rude, progressive civil-right knight or a rightwing capitalist, was he megalimanic and extremely selfassured or paranoiac and suffering from an inferiority-complex? Did he have a good relationship with JFK and Jacky or did he hate the Kennedys? Each time you read a book,about Johnson the outcome is different, as if nobody can ever put the finger on the real man. Hershman gives a context for all this contradictory images and shows how it leads to the terrible drama of Vietnam. A well written book, very interesting, and with Caro's four volumes in one hand and Roger Stone or for that part Bar McClellan in the other, a necesserary complementary reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Killed Kennedy: The Case Against LBJ; Author: Roger Stone; Review: The book gives first hand confirmation of many disturbing details about LBJ we already knew. He was not an altarboy. And indeed he had motive to kill Kennedy. But it contains no information, let alone proof, why we should accept Stone's theory that he was the man behind the conspiracy that killed Kennedy. Recommended if you have not read other and better books about LBJ.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The don: The life and death of Sam Giancana; Author: Visit Amazon's William Brashler Page; Review: Giancana is, among other things, a prime suspect in the conspiracy to kill JFK. That's one reason to try to understand who "Mooney" really was, and what was his modus operandi in crime. Many questions remain, also after reading this book, but other questions are answered, and the book is well written,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Why Trump Won: The reasons behind the biggest upset in America's history; Author: Visit Amazon's Martin D.P. Langer Page; Review: Revealing. Read Martin Langer "Why Trump won": "...the media never had enough of publishing his aggressive quotes, his crazy anecdotes, the strange behavior of his supporters. The tycoon understood better than anyone else that the more radical he became, the more space in the press he would have, for a simple reason. Scandal is much more newsworthy. People like to read about unusual things. Insults generate clicks and rating ../.. And that helped to put him in the spotlight, as more people felt identified with the background of his message beyond his incendiary rhetoric." Martin Langer is right: we take him literally but not serious, while his base takes him serious but not literally. Perhaps that's the key to understand Trumpism. Whether it works in the Oval Office is another question, it certainly worked in gaining former democratic votes in the Rust-belt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Age of Folly: America Abandons Its Democracy; Author: Visit Amazon's Lewis H. Lapham Page; Review: I have the terrible habit of underlining and highlighting in books, in the hope to get quickly through it, or find what I sought while rereading. But having amassed more than 5.000 books it became an illusion to ever find the time to reread anything. But this one is one of the rare books in which you could highlight nearly every phrase. And it is certainly a book that's worth rereading every few years. The parts that were written more than 25 years ago still are relevant, even more relevant today than when they were written. The book is a compilation of Lapham's Harper's Weekly from the 90' tilljust before the start of Trump's reality show-presidency. A superb lecture in political history, by a clear voice, splendidly written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trained to Kill: The Inside Story of CIA Plots against Castro, Kennedy, and Che; Author: Antonio Veciana; Review: Antonio Veciana is a direct witness of the way the CIA operated in the sixties and beyond. How did the CIA recruit, what did they expect, which test did they execute to decide whether someone was fit, what was their modus operandi,... Veciana tells the story of the underbelly of American foreign policy in central America, and it's a story everyone should read. But in 1963 the story becomes also important for domestic policy. Of course everyone is interested in his first hand testimony about the meeting in Sep 1963 between Oswald and David Atlee Phillips. But that story was already told, and we do not get much more details in the book. Probably a missed opportunity if Veciana still knows more but for whatever reasons decided to not tell it (yet).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Not-So-Secret Service: Agency Tales from FDR to the Kennedy Assassination to the Reagan Era; Author: Vincent Palamara; Review: A book written by someone who knows more than anyone else about his subject is always interesting. In accordance with the subtitle (from FDR to the Kennedy Assassination to the Reagan Era) the total failure of the Secret Service on Nov. 22 1963 is still the main theme. Vince Palamara has interviewed perhaps one hundred people directly involved, and thinks and writes about it for decades. This book puts the failure on Nov. 22 in a broader perspective, and is instructive to learn more about this special force and the way they operated (or didn't) in the line of duty. Great book. Also a lot of interesting historic picture, as far as I can judge not published before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Diet Myth: The Real Science Behind What We Eat; Author: Professor Tim Spector; Review: Great book about your gut.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insane Clown President: Dispatches from the 2016 Circus; Author: Visit Amazon's Matt Taibbi Page; Review: This book explains a lot how and why this catastrophy could happened, and what we all can learn from it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit; Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Matthews Page; Review: I love Chris, but about the JFK assassination for some reason he wants to be an obstinate lone nut theorist. Obviously he has no clue of the facts. I dedicated a whole chapter in my second book to try to explain him that Ruby was NOT by pure coincidence in the basement where he shot Oswald. (that was chris' explanation why he believed Oswald had to be the lone nut: Ruby was clearly a lone nut, so Oswald was also one. And late lone nut pope Bugliosi couldn't agree more.) Of course Chris will never read my book, but nevertheless, I took the time and the effort to explain factually and methodically why he was wrong. If he doesn't know the basic facts about the JFK assassination, I doubt his knowledge about Bobby too. Nevertheless: buy and read it, but be aware! The Lee Harvey Oswald Files: Why the CIA killed Kennedy The follow up to the best seller Cold Case amazon.com; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: SHANY Makeup Artists Must Have Pro Eyeshadow Palette, 96 Color; Brand: SHANY Cosmetics; Review: I just received my palette a couple days ago. The colors are pigmented enough.I would definetely buy Shany again. Only gripe was that one eyeshadow was cracked but everything else was good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SHANY Makeup Artists Must Have Pro Eyeshadow Palette, 96 Color; Brand: SHANY Cosmetics; Review: I just received my palette a couple days ago. The colors are pigmented enough.I would definetely buy Shany again. Only gripe was that one eyeshadow was cracked but everything else was good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Profession 168 Full Color Makeup Eyeshadow Palette Eye Shadow; Brand: loel® Review: The colors were very pigmented and not one came broken.I am so glad I bought this palette.I've seen similar palettes go for a lot more($70 and up)The eyeshadows exceeded my expectations since I thought 'what the hell,it isn't expensive so I won't be losing out on much'.I will definetly be buying this brand from this same company again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Brite Brightening Gel 1oz.; Brand: Xtreme Brite; Review: I didn't use it past a week. The reason why is that it's smelled kind of funny. will look for another product that doesn't smell so perfumy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One N' Only Argan Oil Treatment, 3.4 Ounce; Brand: one 'n only; Review: This stuff smells so nice. Kind of like the Amarige by Givenchy perfume. Makes my hair look great and I love the price. No need to buy the expensive stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Straight Remy Human Hair Extensions 24 Colors for Your Choose in 15inch ,18inch ,20inch ,22inch ,Beauty Salon Women's Accessories (15inch 70g, bLUE); Brand: lilu; Review: I love these. I checked other places and they were charging double the price. The hair is high quality and shiny. Really healthy so it will style better if it's a bit dirtier. Tease the your roots a little ,clip these suckers ,and they won't go anywhere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
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Title: Trump names John Sullivan as his pick for U.S. ambassador to Russia; Abstract: President Donald Trump said he will nominate the U.S. deputy secretary of state to be the U.S. ambassador to Russia.; Category: news
Title: Where America gets its cocoa and 20 other agricultural imports; Abstract: Think you know where your favorite food products come from? Stacker looked at some of the most common foods the United States imports from abroad.; Category: finance
Title: Trump botches a boast about giving away his presidential salary; Abstract: The president claimed he's the only commander in chief who's donated his paycheck since George Washington. That's not true.; Category: news
Title: McIlroy backs Woods to give all as Presidents Cup captain; Abstract: McIlroy backs Woods to give all as Presidents Cup captain; Category: sports
Title: Joe Biden said he 'confronted' Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. Is that true?; Abstract: Joe Biden was winding down a rambling response to a question about the legacy of slavery in America in Thursday night's Democratic presidential debate when he brought up his record on Venezuela and the question of immigration from the troubled country. Brushing off a moderator who trying to cut him off, the former vice president talked about his personal experience dealing with ...; Category: news
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Title: ATC; Brand: Lumsing; Review: I recomment to friend and other people to ordering this products nice and worth with money, time. everyone who purchase this they came to me and said thank you and they said they love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Galaxy S4 Mirror Screen Protector Cover, MPERO Collection 3 Pack of Mirror Screen Protectors for Samsung Galaxy S4; Brand: EMPIRE; Review: it is worth with money and I like it. I have my office administrator to ordering some more for my employees to use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Double Layer Hybrid Stand Cover Case with ApexGears Stylus Pen (Black Pink); Brand: IDEA LINE; Review: Excellent product, Gave information for other employee to order them and recommend other about the product. good price. same with other comments from other people who purchase the product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aimo Wireless LCD Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 - Retail Packaging - Mirror; Brand: Aimo Wireless; Review: I love it and recomment to other friend and my company to purchase this item, worth with money and show other about the product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eastvita Wallet PU Leather Holder Flip Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 - Retail Packaging Blue/Brown/Orange; Brand: EastVita; Review: Good Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Generic Wallet PU Leather Case Card Holder Flip Case Cover for Samsung i9300 Galaxy S3 III - Retail Packaging; Brand: Generic; Review: I like it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aimo Wireless Mirror Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300; Brand: Generic; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Mirror Screen Protector; Brand: EMPIRE; Review: Did not get same product show; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vofolen Case Compatible iPhone 6S Case Wallet Card Holder Flip Cover ID Pocket Protective TPU Bumper Shell Magnetic Folio PU; Brand: Vofolen; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy S7 Active Case, SUPCASE Full-body Rugged Holster Case with Built-in Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy S7; Brand: SUPCASE; Review: The case is ok but the bottom of the screen will not let user to using right or left Samsung button if they have the screen protector on the phone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
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Title: TedGem Cable Organizer (Gold); Brand: Philonext; Review: With this 9 pattern, every drop water is used efficiently. Good quality may last years without leaking. Definitely Recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydrofarm Active Aqua ASCL Air Stone Cylinder, Large; Brand: Hydrofarm; Review: Use high pressure 80+gal air pump to reach it highest capability.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deckey 225LED Grow; Brand: Deckey; Review: Got this as an addition for my plans. The light is good, and It is lightweight easy to hang it up. Very good price to have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: COBANA 10' Cantilever Freestanding Patio Umbrella Hanging Outdoor Umbrella with Crank and Base, 250g/sqm Polyester, Coffee; Brand: COBANA; Review: It is very important to close it after used because you don't know when a strong would come. So conveniences of open and close is the most important part of it. And for such good quality, it is a very good deal. Recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Balichun Patio Umbrella 9 Ft Outdoor Table Aluminum Offset Market Umbrellas with Push Button Tilt and Crank (9 Ft,; Brand: Balichun; Review: I got this Balichun as a gift for my friend's small deck with a 5 ft table set and BBQ. So this 9 ft stand in the middle of the table, easy to be moved because they are not very heavy. The angle design is really a sale point of the product. Simple twisting the center to have the shape needed. What a enjoyable shape to get easily! The quality is also very good for this reasonable price! With 6 choices of color, conveniences, good looking, I will recommend to my friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corona AC 7241D AC7241 Pruner, Steel; Brand: Corona; Review: With this new blade, the limb was cut down quickly! Good quality with reasonable price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
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Title: Omron Heart Rate Monitor Watch; Brand: Omron; Review: I was looking for a low costing heart rate monitor to use with an indoor rowing machine workout. Without spending too much money and too many features that I won't use, I found the Omron HR-100C to be at a good price and provide the basic monitoring I needed. The sound is a little low and I can see it being a problem for some in a noisy environment. Even being a basic monitor, programming does take a little time consulting the foldout instructional sheet, especially if one does not program often. Please click YES if my review have been helpful to you, it will encourage me to continue writing and updating my reviews, and leave a comment if you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer if I can be of help.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yonex Mavis 2000 Nylon Badminton Shuttlecock; Brand: Yonex; Review: The Yonex Mavis 2000 nylon shuttles are the best Yonex or any other manufacturer of nylon shuttles have that are closest in resembling a feather shuttle. Note that you will still find differences on how the nylon shuttles differs from a duck or goose feather. If you want durability, you want nylon. Feathers just are not durable, plain and simple. And if you want a nylon that is "like" a feather, you want the 2000. The 2000 flies closest to the feathers and are more durable than feathers. I've played with feathers and nylons, good and poor feathers, good and poor nylons/plastic shuttles. What it comes down to is this...if you are paying, I prefer feather. If I am paying, I prefer the 2000. So...who's paying? Please click YES if my review have been helpful to you, it will encourage me to continue writing and updating my reviews, and leave a comment if you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer if I can be of help.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System - Red X-Small; Brand: Kahtoola; Review: These are not the common snow/ice grippers you find in the local store during the winter season. The Kahtoola microspikes are rebust and deep, provides very good traction on snow and ice. I use these every winter when I'm out shoveling or walking on ground that can be slippery. With these, I am not scared of each step. What made me buy these were an injury to my wife, one year, she slipped on top of concrete stairs in front of an commercial building entrance that was neglected and not salted, tumbled down the concrete stairs, injuring her sciatic nerve and nearly paralyzing her lower body. When that accident hit close to home and we witnessed the after effects of it, we decided to be more careful. You can go through your whole life without a serious fall but if a serious fall does occur, it can change your life drastically. This opened our eyes and we would be foolish to not do anything to avoid it if possible, going forward. Please click YES if my review have been helpful to you, it will encourage me to continue writing and updating my reviews, and leave a comment if you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer if I can be of help.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Berkey GSPRT 22-Ounce Sport Purification Bottle; Brand: Berkey; Review: The Berkey water purifier bottle does what it claims, making water safer to drink. The positive is the filtration is wonderful and you have a piece of mind with almost any water. The negatives are two, it takes a bit of used to because you have to squeeze and suck through the straw to drink and it's not an easy effort like drinking a large pop soda, the other more serious one is I've seen cases where the straw on top has "mold" develop, YUCK. The straw inside the bottle is easy to replace if necessary but not the top one. This is over time as you use the water bottle. Sure you can wash the inside of the bottle and replace the inside straw but you can't do anything for the straw on top outside of the bottle and it's not replaceable so you end up having a filter that can last and last, but you're sucking on the same dirty straw for months. :( Until Berkey decides to fix it, it's just okay (3 stars). I like the filtration but it's not a product I have rave or heavily recommend. I suppose a q-tip with bleach may work and you just flush out water through it a bit but Berkey should really reconsider resolving the issue. Please click YES if my review have been helpful to you, it will encourage me to continue writing and updating my reviews, and leave a comment if you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer if I can be of help.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Berkey GSPRT 22-Ounce Sport Purification Bottle; Brand: Berkey; Review: The Berkey water purifier bottle does what it claims, making water safer to drink. The positive is the filtration is wonderful and you have a piece of mind with almost any water. The negatives are two, it takes a bit of used to because you have to squeeze and suck through the straw to drink and it's not an easy effort like drinking a large pop soda, the other more serious one is I've seen cases where the straw on top has "mold" develop, YUCK. The straw inside the bottle is easy to replace if necessary but not the top one. This is over time as you use the water bottle. Sure you can wash the inside of the bottle and replace the inside straw but you can't do anything for the straw on top outside of the bottle and it's not replaceable so you end up having a filter that can last and last, but you're sucking on the same dirty straw for months. :( Until Berkey decides to fix it, it's just okay (3 stars). I like the filtration but it's not a product I have rave or heavily recommend. I suppose a q-tip with bleach may work and you just flush out water through it a bit but Berkey should really reconsider resolving the issue.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Exotac polySTRIKER XL Ferrocerium Fire Starter; Brand: Exotac; Review: This is my first fire starter and I researched several others as well as different designs. I really like this fire starter for several reasons. One is the larger size which makes it easy to hold both the rod as well as the striker. Another is the storage for the striker when not in use. The thicker rod is also a reason why I chose the XL over the standard one. The only negative I can say is the lack of cover for the rod. I would have loved to have some sort of cover or cap to protect the rod. As I said, it's my first fire starter so I don't know whether having the exposed rod is more vulnerable to breakage. Still, I like it enough that I may buy another one in a different color. I had my 13 yr old son test it out in the yard over a standard cotton ball. He has never used one before and hesitantly striked it, resulted in only small sparks. I told him to strike it more confidently and the cotton ball immediately lid up. There was a small amount of wind (enough to move the cotton ball around until I placed a small rock to hold it in place). Please click YES if my review have been helpful to you, it will encourage me to continue writing and updating my reviews, and leave a comment if you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer if I can be of help.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KEVENZ 12-Pack Advanced Goose Feather Badminton Shuttlecocks,Nylon Feather Shuttlecocks High Speed Badminton Birdies Balls with Great Stability and Durability; Brand: KEVENZ; Review: Absolutely not worth it, go with Macgregors if you want consistency and decent plastic bird. This is not worth the lower cost and neither is their feathers. It's your money but one should really avoid this brand and their birds. Setting yourself up for disappointment.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MacGregor Yellow Tournament Badminton Shuttlecock - Tube of 6; Brand: MacGregor; Review: This was my go to for cheap plastic to train a girls badminton team. Was under $8 which was a great deal. Currenlty, price is $12 so it's no longer a good deal. I'm not going to compare to feather as it wouldn't be fair. Against other plastics, it is the better ones from other garbage no names. For plastics, Yonex 2000 is the best in my opinion and better than this. This is good for new players that would otherwise destroy good feathers. Get them trained and work out the techniques, then switch out to feather later. I use 8-10 packs of these to do drills and feed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Planet Bike Aluminum water bottle cage; Brand: Planet Bike; Review: as good as anything I think... "springy" so it grips pretty well and is flexible enough to fit various sizes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MetroFlash Nocturna USB Rechargeable Taillight with USB Cable; Brand: MetroFlash; Review: It's extremely light and about the size of a 9 volt battery. I've used the included wire tie to secure it to the rear of my bike helmet. It has good brightness and multiple light settings, including 2 flashing modes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baleaf Men's 3D Padded Bike Bicycle MTB Cycling Underwear Shorts; Brand: Baleaf; Review: for delivery... as in a one month time frame. Product is good for the price anyway... just comes on a slow boat from c***a; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DeFeet Aireator 5" D-Logo Double Layer Cuff Socks; Brand: DEFEET; Review: I liked them a lot... until I found a hole in the sole after only 2 months of pretty light duty... :-(((; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Continental Traffic Bike Tire; Brand: Continental; Review: My Prodeco Tech Ebike came with these installed (26x2.1). I think they are misnamed as "Traffic." I think this tire lends itself more towards typical bike paths or easy state park paths. They were quite durable tread wear wise... rear around 2500 miles, front about 3500 miles over slightly less than one year. However the rear tire experienced frequent flats and I've been much more happy with a "hard case" semi-slick replacement. No issues in 1500 miles or so with it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Velox Rim Tape (2-Pack); Brand: Velox; Review: If you're a bike enthusiast you already know this is about as good as it gets for rim tape. Item is just what you expect it to be, just make sure to buy the right size for your rims.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ergon GP1 Grip Shift Grips, Large; Brand: Ergon; Review: Not cheap by any means but very good quality and an easy install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SEALSKINZ 100% Waterproof Unisex Glove - Windproof & Breathable - Suitable for Cycling, Commuting in All Weather Conditions; Brand: SEALSKINZ; Review: Good, but be aware the fingers run very long; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bring It On (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Original Sin (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Reign of Fire (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Crush (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Crow (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Treasure Planet (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Antwone Fisher (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Femme Fatale (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Man Apart (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Fine Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Assassin (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunted (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: View from the Top (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dreamcatcher (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In Love and War (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Killing Me Softly (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Missing (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of the Dead (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stuck on You (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Timeline (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: America's Sweethearts (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: That Thing You Do! (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Life of David Gale (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Step Into Liquid (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Me (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Some Kind of Wonderful (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: School Ties (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Open Water (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Better Off Dead (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elektra (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Prophecy (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fiddler on the Roof (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wimbledon (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alfie (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Phantom of the Opera: Special Edition (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Domaine des Avenieres; City: Cruseilles Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: My husband and I stayed here with another couple of friends for a wedding at the château and absolutely loved every second of it. We had a beautiful huge room in the Squirrel House that had a very large deck and a memorable view of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. The room amenities were great! The staff was very helpful in getting us settled as well. The wedding was nothing short of spectacular. All the food was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented throughout the four course dinner. Wine pairings were very good as well. Dessert was excellent as well! It was really the most perfect place for a wedding! We would love to visit the château again in the future. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heritage Hotel Hallstatt; City: Hallstatt Upper Austria; Review: My husband and I recently stayed two nights at the Heritage Hotel in Hallstatt on our vacation. We had a lake view room (no balcony) in the main hotel building. The rooms were extremely comfortable and large in size. While the furnishings lack a lot of the charm of other small hotels in Hallstatt, the rooms contained everything we needed for an excellent stay. We had breakfast in the hotel both mornings and found the selection to be great for the price. Our only complaint was that the breakfast staff was unfriendly for the most part. The rest of the staff was very good and helpful. I would recommend the Heritage Hotel to anyone visiting Hallstatt, although next time we might opt to stay someplace smaller that reflects the local charm and style.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boutique Hotel am Stephansplatz; City: Vienna; Review: We just checked out of the Hotel Am Stephansplatz after a three night stay and loved every minute! We received a free room upgrade upon arrive to a 7th floor room with balcony overlooking Stephansplatz. It was a superb room with an even better view. The bed were extremely comfortable with great pillows and linens. Big bathroom with a great shower too. We had breakfast included in our stay each morning that was really wonderful. Huge assortment of hot and cold items (great cheeses!) and really tasty coffee. Great view from the restaurant as well! The staff at the hotel was incredibly helpful. As it was our first time in Vienna and we speak no German, they helped us make dinner reservations before arrival and arranged for transportation from the airport upon arrival and to the train station upon checkout. The car that picked us up at the airport was very high quality with a very professional driver. Met us at the arrivals with our name on a sign. Great after a long flight and lots of jet lag! The best thing about the hotel is the location. We only needed the subway once during our stay (to get to Schönbrunn palace) and were able to walk anywhere within the ring in less than 10 minutes. Despite the busy location, we found the hotel to be nice and quiet on the inside. The hotel is surrounded by great pedestrian areas with lots of shopping and dining options. Really is the most central place you could stay! If we visit Vienna again we won't even bother looking into other hotels. We will stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Barnwell Inn; City: Cooperstown Otsego New York; Review: My husband and I stayed at the Barnwell Inn for one night while recently passing through Cooperstown en route to the Finger Lakes. The only disappointment for us was that we couldn't stay longer (or forever)! We stayed in the yellow room, which was beautiful and bright with a huge bathroom. Bed was extremely comfortable. The entire house was beautifully appointed. Tara and Mark are phenomenally warm hosts who feel more like long lost relatives than innkeepers. The location was fantastic. It was a 5-7 minute walk to the center of Cooperstown. We didn't use our car once while we were there. Tara sends you a really fantastic write-up of all her favorite restaurant recommendations in Cooperstown ahead of time to help you out as well. Very helpful if you aren't familiar with the town! Where the Barnwell Inn really shines is Tara and Mark's breakfast. I don't think we needed to eat another meal that day after their breakfast. Outstanding! Mark's cheesy biscuits and potato hash browns with a sweet and spicy finish were so good! The peach cobbler tasted like the peaches were picked that morning, and the egg frittata (light and fluffy eggs with spinach, swiss, feta, and a parmesan crust!) was perfectly executed. Overall, we wouldn't think of staying anywhere else when we next visit Cooperstown. Charming and welcoming hosts in an adorable town!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: H10 Metropolitan; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: My husband and I stayed at H10 for two nights on vacation in Barcelona and highly recommend this hotel. The location is fantastic, only one block from the subway and within walking distance of most attractions and a number of very good restaurants. Our room was very comfortable and clean, with a balcony facing the street. Despite being on the first floor just above the street on a weekend, the room was very quiet and insulated from noise. Breakfast buffet was also very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vincci The Mint; City: Madrid; Review: My husband and I stayed at The Mint for 2 nights on our recent vacation in Spain and highly recommend this hotel. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful during our stay and the entire property was clean and comfortable. Our room was 510 and had the most incredible terrace. Breakfast was a real value, and the hotel even serves it on your terrace for no extra charge! Location was awesome with most attractions within walking distance and a subway very close as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Casa Morisca; City: Granada Province of Granada Andalucia; Review: My husband and I stayed at Casa Morisca for 2 nights on our recent vacation in Spain and highly recommend this hotel. Our room had a view of the Alhambra from the terrace and was clean and comfortable. The entire hotel captures the essence of Granada and is in a perfect location with easy access to the Albayzin and its many restaurants and views, as well as the Alhambra and old town. Great hotel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alexander: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willow (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Earthsea (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Jerk (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anastasia (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hercules (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robots (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 13th Warrior (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timeline (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tarzan (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting: Collector's Edition (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Treasure Planet (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rounders (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien vs. Predator (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: KOHLER K-4639-58 Cachet Quiet-Close with Grip-Tight Bumpers Round-front Toilet Seat, Thunder Grey; Brand: Kohler; Review: All of the standard toilet seats we've owned eventually become warped and stained. Being that this seat is 100% plastic, stains are a thing of the past! Messes are easily wiped clean. Also, the seat VERY easily detaches from the toilet for quicker cleaning! What I enjoy most about this seat is the "quiet close" feature. I love being able quickly flick the lid/seat down from the top and walk away without needing to touch the underside of the seat. Once you've gotten used to this feature, be careful when you're using a standard seat elsewhere! Flicking a standard seat closed can be quite loud! We've installed this toilet seat on all three of our toilets and have been very pleased!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KOHLER K-4636-7 Cachet Quiet-Close with Grip-Tight Bumpers Elongated Toilet Seat, Black Black; Brand: Kohler; Review: All of the standard toilet seats we've owned eventually become warped and stained. Being that this seat is 100% plastic, stains are a thing of the past! Messes are easily wiped clean. Also, the seat VERY easily detaches from the toilet for quicker cleaning! What I enjoy most about this seat is the "quiet close" feature. I love being able quickly flick the lid/seat down from the top and walk away without needing to touch the underside of the seat. Once you've gotten used to this feature, be careful when you're using a standard seat elsewhere! Flicking a standard seat closed can be quite loud! We've installed this toilet seat on all three of our toilets and have been very pleased!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Milwaukee 2401-22 12-Volt Li-Ion Compact Driver Kit; Brand: Milwaukee; Review: I amblown away by the torque that this thing can generate for its size! While it doesn't completely replace my 18v Dewalt driver for big jobs, it does work for a majority of the jobs I do. It feels very solidly constructed and has survived many accidental drops without so much as a nick or scratch. The only complaint I have is with the batteries. After owning the drill for a little more than a year, I began having trouble with the battery not charging. When attempting to charge the battery, both the red and green indicator lights on the front of the charger would light up at the same time, indicating a defective battery. The 2nd battery also started having the same thing happen to it within a month. I've seen at least one other reviewer mention this same issue. I will mention that I was able to get both batteries replaced under warranty. Bravo, Milwaukee, for great customer service!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nu-Flare 77R92L Ultrabright Luxeon LED Aluminum Flashlight, Gumetal, 210 Lumens; Brand: Fhgkjy; Review: It's amazing how much light comes out of such a small flashlight. The beam is very precise and forms a nice circle of light. It's compact enough to keep in a pocket when out walking at night. The on/off button has a very nice feel to it and the momentary on feature comes in very handy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Hardware N344-689 DPB21A MaxLatch in Black; Brand: National Hardware; Review: After constantly replacing the latches on our gates with cheap ones, I finally decided to "do it right" and get a heavy duty latch. The lag bolts included allow you to VERY securely attach it to your gate. It also allows you to easily open the gate from either side of the fence without needing to reach over your fence.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nail On - 1" Swivel Glides with Felt for Straight or Angled Wooden Furniture Legs - (4 pieces); Brand: Soft Touch; Review: We've always had a problem finding glides that work on our chairs with angled legs. These swivel nicely, allowing them to lay perfectly flat and protect our wood floors from scratches. We've had them for 6 months now, and they show no signs of wearing out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kwikset Arlington Single Cylinder Handleset with Tustin Lever featuring SmartKey Security in, Venetian Bronze; Brand: Kwikset; Review: I've never installed an exterior door handle / deadbolt set before and this set was a breeze to install. It looks great and feels very sturdy! It matches perfectly with all of the other Venetian bronze handles that Kwikset offers!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aerb Portable Remote Wireless Door Bell Kit LED Flash 36 Melodies Chimes W 1 Touch Button Transmitter and 1; Brand: Aerb; Review: Super easy to set up and works great! Tons of tones to choose from. I just wish there were more tones that sounded like standard doorbells.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braided Nylon Mason Line #18 - SGT KNOTS - Moisture, Oil, Acid, Rot Resistant - Twine String Masonry,; Brand: SGT KNOTS; Review: Great string for a great price! It seems very strong and the color stands out nicely when needing to tie things down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sony VMC20FR AV Cable; Brand: Sony; Review: Don't remember; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: HQRP Russian Laminated Transparent Keyboard Stickers for All PC & Laptops with Yellow Lettering; Brand: HQRP; Review: Quality and delivery were excellent. I am using these stickers on everyday basis. My computer became now bi-lingual. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable for iPod (White) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Apple; Review: perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goronya 3 Port HDMI Switch 3x1 Auto Switch with 1.3 Version Supports Full HD 1080P and 3D Player; Brand: Wewdigi; Review: Excellent product for a very good price. Connecting this splitter to my TV set with only 2 HDMI inputs allows me to double number of devices hooked up to the TV set. This way I can watch in high quality both DirecTV and Dish Network, blue ray DVD player and another HD device. Now I can operate all devices without unplugging them from TV set just pushing little button. I would also like to mention attractive appearance and high quality execution. Thank you again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: T POWER 12V Ac Dc Adapter Compatible with Insignia 19" 20" 24" 28"; Brand: T-Power; Review: It works perfectly fine as I expected. Fast delivery, this is what I like the most.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lamma Loe Grand 1200 Series 4pc Bed Sheet - 100% Manufacturer Guaranteed - Deep Pockets Fits up to 16; Brand: Lamma Loe; Review: I wanted to love these sheets. The color is GREAT and they're SO soft and feel cool. I live in FL, so the lightweight is perfect. BUT...and this is a BIG but...they pilled on the second washing! I can't stand how pilling feels --I'm very disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Britta Products SSR-01 Luminous Glow Solar String Light, Set of 12; Brand: Britta Products; Review: I had these for less than 2 months and they stopped working. Just stopped. I live in sunny FL so there's no reason they shouldn't. No matter what I did to the panel, nothing. No other solar lights on my deck are having this issue. These were the most expensive lights I'd gotten, so it's highly annoying that they won't replace them or allow an exchange. I won't buy from amazon again for this kind of thing. At least on ebay, the sellers care enough to replace items that break or stop working. I've never had something quit on me so fast. For a while, they were perfect. Then...nothing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Moda Flame Lit Table Top Firepit Bio Ethanol Ventless Fireplace in Black; Brand: Moda Flame; Review: I gave this to my boyfriend as a gift and after seeing how beautiful it is, I WANT ONE. He absolutely loves it. We live in FL, but are from the north and miss having a fireplace. This very much works in place of a real one for both ambiance and heat. It's also very clean burning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Range Kleen CW6002 2-Shelf Wall-Mounted Pot Rack, Black; Brand: Range Kleen; Review: This is fantastic and we love it. Keeps our kitchen organized without taking up much space. Looks great, too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign York Houseware, Napkin Holder for Kitchen Countertops, Table - Chrome; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Fantastic design, holds any amount of napkins, looks sharp, doesn't take up space...AND, the cats can't dump the napkins. Bonus.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deco 79 Rustic Movie Reel and Clapperboard Metal Wall Decor, 19" H x 24" L, Textured Multicolor Finish; Brand: Deco 79; Review: Looks even better in person, pops the room...just right for my space!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sauder 414029 Peppercorn Etagere, L: 23.31" x W: 7.40" x H: 68.58", Cinnamon Cherry; Brand: Sauder; Review: This is gorgeous. Even better looking in person than the photos.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crystal Allies Gallery: Natural Himalayan Salt Wire Mesh Basket Lamp w/ Dimmable; Brand: Crystal Allies; Review: A little more narrow than expected, but good for tight spaces. My biggest issue is the color...I have 9 other salt lamps and they have a warm orange glow. This doesn't. It's a cold white light. Not sure why. I moved it out of the living area and into the bedroom solo because it stood out so much against the others and was too bright.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grazing 12" Vintage Blue Green Yellow Colorful Stripe Design Rustic Country Tuscan Style Wooden Decorative Round Wall Clock (Ocean); Brand: Grazing; Review: Love this, it's so pretty. Art and a clock in one. I have it in a beach themed room and it really is a nice accent on the wall.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Primitives by Kathy Box Sign, Beach Body; Brand: Primitives by Kathy; Review: Really adorable. Small and compact, it's a perfect little decoration for a shelf in a beach themed room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gourmia GMF600 Thermoelectric Mini Fridge Cooler and Warmer - 4 Liter/6 Can - For Home,Office, Car, Dorm or Boat; Brand: Gourmia; Review: I bought this in Feb. By the end of April, it was no longer working. I never moved it around...it stayed on a desk. Up until then, it worked great, other than a lot of condensation.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Incipio ORION Case for 13-Inch Macbook Air - Burnt Orange (IM-104); Brand: Incipio; Review: I have used this on my Mac Air and it performs flawlessly.....when you snap it on...if it doesn't fit perfectly....then you have one of the pieces reversed. Simple and attractive. Exactly what I had hoped for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fluance XL7F High Performance Three-way Floorstanding Loudspeakers; Brand: Fluance; Review: Ordered these and they came in a week. I'm in the process of going from a "Home theater in a box" to a full fledged home theater set up. While my new Yamaha receiver hasn't arrived yet...I set about setting these up on my 4 year old Samsung BD 1250 HTIB system to break them in and see how they sounded. They sound pretty darn good. With the AVBP2 BiPolars, the Polk Audio CS10 Center Channel and only my cheapie sub from my HTIB they sound clean and clear. Turn em up and it just seems to get better. They put out a respectable amount of bass as well...the down firing subwoofers seem to do there job pretty well. The fit and finish is more than acceptable but beware, they ARE big. I suspect that once I hook up the Yamaha RX v-673 and the BIC 12" Subwoofer.....it'll sound AMAZING. I'll update this when I do. System consists of Yamaha RX v-673 Fluance XL7F's Fluance AVBP2 BiPolar Satellites Polk Audio CS10 Center Channel Speaker BIC America F12 Sub Update 6/27/13 Almost a year later and wow. These things impress me every day! What a value. Anyone on the fence about these....don't hesitate. They are big....but they are hands down, the best speaker out there for the money. And if you're looking for bass? The BIC America F12 Sub is another tremendous value. Also on the big side...in hindsight....I probably should have gone with the 10" as I don't even begin to use the capability this thing has. But no regrets....when I turn it up.....it sounds better than the theater!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polk Audio CS10 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black); Brand: Polk Audio; Review: Ordered this and they came in a week. I'm in the process of going from a "Home theater in a box" to a full fledged home theater set up. While my new Yamaha receiver hasn't arrived yet...I set about setting this up on my 4 year old Samsung BD 1250 HTIB system to break them in and see how they sounded. It sound pretty darn good. With the AVBP2 BiPolars, the Fluance XL7F's and only my cheapie sub from my HTIB it sounds clean and clear. Turn it up and it just seems to get better. They definitely solved my problem of not being able to hear dialogue clearly which is what I had hoped for. The fit and finish is more than acceptable but beware, it IS big. In fact...I'd just about say it couldn't be any bigger. It'd be perfect if it was about 25% smaller. I suspect that once I hook up the Yamaha RX v-673 and the BIC 12" Subwoofer.....it'll sound AMAZING. I'll update this when I do. System consists of Yamaha RX v-673 Fluance XL7F's Fluance AVBP2 BiPolar Satellites Polk Audio CS10 Center Channel Speaker BIC America F12 Sub Update: I made the right choice buying these. My home theater has the above components and I couldn't be happier. The Polk Center channel is clean and crisp and clear. Love em!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monoprice 102982 50-Feet Male to Male RG59U 75oh-Meters Digital Coaxial Audio RCA Cable; Brand: Monoprice; Review: I actually purchased this 2 years ago.....got up this morning and a rat had chewed through it. Sigh. So here I am ordering another. At least it's gone down about $6 with prime shipping! I used it for my BIC 12" sub. under carpet around a living room. Worked flawlessly and sounded GREAT. What else could you ask for?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AudioActiv VAULT XL Waterproof, Shockproof Hard Cover Travel Case for Jawbone BIG JAMBOX Bluetooth Speaker (Black); Brand: AudioActiv; Review: It's exactly what I had hoped it would be. This has been on my radar for my big jambox ever since I purchased it about a year ago, but I just had a hard time justifying the price. Well I moved my jambox the other day and lo and behold...I was starting to see a little tiny bit of wear around the edges....and I hardly ever move the thing. But I do take it on long weekends and such about 3-4 times a year.....so I decided it was time to buck up and get some protection for it. Considering how much it would cost to replace the jambox...I figured this was a must have. I have to say it's every bit as robust as you'd hope for and not tooo big. Pretty much perfect....if I had to pick....I'd say why didn't they cut the extra openings inside big enough to hold the charger. I'll just have to do that myself I guess. And the sound while it's enclosed is MORE than acceptable to me. So glad I got it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seagate Expansion 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STBX1000101) (Old Model); Brand: Seagate; Review: I've been using this now for 5 months......almost daily. It hasn't stuttered, paused, hic'cuped or otherwise let me down in any way. A great buy for the money....I should buy another just to have an extra!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smatree GA700-2 with ABS materials Floaty/Water-Resist Hard Case for Gopro Hero 7,6,5,4, 3+, 3, 2,1 GOPRO HERO; Brand: Smatree; Review: This is a great case if you have a couple handfuls of accessories. I bought another case and it was just too small. This one hold ALL my stuff....perfect and the same quality as the more expensive cases........don't hesitate on this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Extreme 32GB UHS-I/U3 Micro SDHC Memory Card Up To 60MB/s Read With Adapte-SDSDQXN-032G-G46A [Older Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Works great, not a problem. Perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Dual Charger for GoPro HERO4 and GoPro AHDBT-401, AHBBP-401 (with Car and US Plug); Brand: Wasabi Power; Review: Great performance and a great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kuzy - CLEAR Crystal Hard Case Cover for Apple MacBook Pro 15.4" with Retina Display Model: A1398 (Older Version); Brand: Kuzy; Review: I wasn't sure about this...but now that I've had it for over a month.....I can say without reservation that it's GREAT. Now, I should add..that I rarely move my laptop. It pretty much lives on the arm of my couch. So I can't comment on heavy travel or how it works if someone is moving it around constantly. But only moving it occasionally and casual usage? It's perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NineLeaf 2 Pack D1 45013 S0720530 Labeling Tape Compatible for Dymo LabelManager 160 Label Maker, Black Print on; Brand: NineLeaf; Review: Perfect, just put in in my Dymo and works perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Showtime (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 5 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky IV (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ALEX® Toys - Do-it-Yourself Wear! Shrinky Dinks Peace & Love Jewelry 396P; Brand: Alex Toys; Review: Lots of wonderful artwork in this.I bought this as a 2 part gift (other part is an actual shrinky dink machine).This product is as it's advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrinky Dink The Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker (New and Improved); Brand: Shrinky Dink; Review: Bought this as a gift so I'm not sure if it works or what extra is required (if anything). I'll know more after Christmas.Everything is as advertised. The box was in perfect condition, not dented like some of my other order items.I believe this gift will be a big hit for the kid I bought it for. I also bought more shrinky dinks to go with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Play Doc McStuffins Magic Talkin' Doc and Friends; Brand: ; Review: Not crazy about the frustration free packaging. There's no picture boxing for the kids to look at, just product.Also, the glitter from the little bag & tools has gotten everywhere. I'm afraid it will get in their eyes due to little kids rubbing their eyes! However.....all that aside, I believe the kids will enjoy playing with it no matter what. Just watch the glitter! Maybe removing it off the product will be best. It's cute, but not worth getting it intheir eyes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Play Doc McStuffins Magic Talkin' Doc and Friends; Brand: ; Review: Not crazy about the frustration free packaging. There's no picture boxing for the kids to look at, just product.Also, the glitter from the little bag & tools has gotten everywhere. I'm afraid it will get in their eyes due to little kids rubbing their eyes! However.....all that aside, I believe the kids will enjoy playing with it no matter what. Just watch the glitter! Maybe removing it off the product will be best. It's cute, but not worth getting it intheir eyes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Play Doc McStuffins Magic Talkin' Doc and Friends; Brand: ; Review: Not crazy about the frustration free packaging. There's no picture boxing for the kids to look at, just product.Also, the glitter from the little bag & tools has gotten everywhere. I'm afraid it will get in their eyes due to little kids rubbing their eyes! However.....all that aside, I believe the kids will enjoy playing with it no matter what. Just watch the glitter! Maybe removing it off the product will be best. It's cute, but not worth getting it intheir eyes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Play Doc McStuffins Magic Talkin' Doc and Friends; Brand: ; Review: Not crazy about the frustration free packaging. There's no picture boxing for the kids to look at, just product.Also, the glitter from the little bag & tools has gotten everywhere. I'm afraid it will get in their eyes due to little kids rubbing their eyes! However.....all that aside, I believe the kids will enjoy playing with it no matter what. Just watch the glitter! Maybe removing it off the product will be best. It's cute, but not worth getting it intheir eyes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Like Home Microwave Oven - Pink; Brand: Just Like Home; Review: Works well for toddlers and neighbor kids.The microwave actually has a spinning turntable inside and a light.When time ends it beeps just like a real microwave.Kids seem to really feel grown with this "just like home" microwave oven.I suggest buying a batch of fake foods for them to warm up in this lil microwave.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Like Home Microwave Oven - Pink; Brand: Just Like Home; Review: Works well for toddlers and neighbor kids.The microwave actually has a spinning turntable inside and a light.When time ends it beeps just like a real microwave.Kids seem to really feel grown with this "just like home" microwave oven.I suggest buying a batch of fake foods for them to warm up in this lil microwave.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Like Home Microwave Oven - Pink; Brand: Just Like Home; Review: Works well for toddlers and neighbor kids.The microwave actually has a spinning turntable inside and a light.When time ends it beeps just like a real microwave.Kids seem to really feel grown with this "just like home" microwave oven.I suggest buying a batch of fake foods for them to warm up in this lil microwave.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Like Home Microwave Oven - Pink; Brand: Just Like Home; Review: Works well for toddlers and neighbor kids.The microwave actually has a spinning turntable inside and a light.When time ends it beeps just like a real microwave.Kids seem to really feel grown with this "just like home" microwave oven.I suggest buying a batch of fake foods for them to warm up in this lil microwave.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Girl You Left Behind: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jojo Moyes Page; Review: Not quite the story I thought when I read the title, it was a lot better. Thoroughly enjoyed this book, great characters and lovely story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where'd You Go, Bernadette; Author: Visit Amazon's Maria Semple Page; Review: Enjoyed this book, very funny in parts, unusual story line, kept my interest to the last page, good quick read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dinner; Author: Visit Amazon's Herman Koch Page; Review: Heard a lot about this book and was looking forward to reading it for our book club, Was very disappointed, actually never finished it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Husband's Secret; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: Enjoyed this book, great storyline, plot keeps going to the very end which meant the book never lost its momentum, would recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Close My Eyes; Author: Visit Amazon's Sophie McKenzie Page; Review: Great read to the last page, well written, great plot, all our book club loved it, definitely a must read book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Galbraith Page; Review: Great ending looking forward to reading next book in the series. Very engaging characters, a bit over descriptive in places but a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Bared to You / Reflected in You / Entwined with You; Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvia Day Page; Review: This series is GREAT! I can't wait till May for the third book! The first two were excellent so I'm sure the third is going be as well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautifully Damaged; Author: Visit Amazon's L.A. Fiore Page; Review: This is one of the most amazing books I have read in a loooooong time!!! I was mad happy sad it had me laughing and crying! Just an absolutely amazing LOVE story with a few amazing twists and turns! PERFECT! I'm actually really sad that I have finished reading it I WANT MORE!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collide: Book One in the Collide Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Gail McHugh Page; Review: It was a good book but it drives me nuts that it ended the way it did! Hopefully all good things will come with pulse!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walking Disaster; Author: Visit Amazon's Jamie McGuire Page; Review: LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS LOVE STORY! It was equally amazing if nit s little more hearing Travis' side of the story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Damaged (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: Can not wait till damaged 2!!! I have just finished this on and the suspense is already threatening to drive me insane!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belong To You: A Cole Novel, Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Vi Keeland Page; Review: Such a good book and I can not wait to read made for you and see where Jack and Sydney go!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Thing I See; Author: Ms. Vi Keeland; Review: I am really really REALLY loving all of Vi Keelands books and this one for sure will not disappoint!! LOVED IT!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted Perfection (Perfection, Bk 1) (The Rosemary Beach Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Abbi Glines Page; Review: I can honestly say that this is one of the BEST books I have read! I laughed I cried I panicked what a truly amazing LOVE STORY with just the right amount of hot steamy lovin!! I can NOT wait till simple perfection comes out!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fear of Falling; Author: Visit Amazon's S.L. Jennings Page; Review: This book is absolutely amazing and inspiring! Kept my attention and made it almost impossible to put down! Such an amazing story of survival and bravery!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Promise Me Light (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Paige Weaver Page; Review: AMAZING! I started reading this book at 6 am and it was nearly impossible to tear my self away to do anything else!! This book is absolutely amazing just as much if not more than the first!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keep Me Still: Special Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Caisey Quinn Page; Review: Love this amazing story and I am beyond excited to continue their story in the next book! The sneak peak looks absolutely amazing!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Break in Two: Full Hearts 1; Author: Visit Amazon's MJ Summers Page; Review: This book has it all! There were times I laughed times I cried times I wanted to strangle Cole and or Claire!!!! This book is a must read!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moonshine; Author: Visit Amazon's Regina Bartley Page; Review: This is by far one of the BEST books I have ever read! I have never read a book that has made me laugh and cry tears of hate and then tears of joy! The whole book was perfect! If you have a doubt about reading it DON'T! I can honestly say that as a victim of sexual abuse myself this book would have helped me immensely in my healing process! (Thankfully I healed years ago) During the process of trying to survive sexual abuse the heart and the mind betray everything we are ever taught, tell someone. It's not your fault. You have done nothing wrong the heart doesn't exist anymore and the only thing the brain is saying is don't say a word you should have known better your disgusting EVERYONE will think you're a whore no one will believe you and it doesn't stop it gets much worse! All while telling yourself that every man that looks at you WILL do the same thing! It was truly terrifying for years! I know that this story would have helped me years ago because at the time I felt so alone and so lost and thought that it had ruined my life and I would never be the same I would always be looked at as the poor damaged girl and this book showed someone going thru it and coming out stronger better and surviving I would have fought a little harder to get my life back sooner instead of just existing for years!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Boy Kisses: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tillie Cole Page; Review: This is truly the sweetest most heartbreaking book!! So with the read!! From the time I started I could not put it down! Absolutely perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wanted (Addicted Trilogy) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's S. Nelson Page; Review: Good series kept my attention ups and downs twists and turns! If you're looking for a good series read this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ugly; Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret McHeyzer Page; Review: This book is amazing! I laughed cried I was happy I was angry it truly is amazing and so real!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Samsung Charging Cradle Dock for Galaxy Gear Smart Watch (Model No: SM-V700) - Jet Black, only compatible with Galaxy; Brand: Samsung; Review: So far so good. I think the design is bad (I'm on my third one), the charge pins that need to make contact with the back of the Galaxy Gear is very fragile and prone to bending and breaking rendering the charger useless. All the equipment is proprietary so you can't mix and match wall chargers etc. so I probably won't purchase another Galaxy Gear product again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Galaxy Gear 2/Neo Replacement Plastic Band - Retail Packaging - Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Samsung; Review: Little bit difficult to install but once on, all 'g' a little pricy but hopefully i'll get what I paid for.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Band Strap Bracelet for Samsung Gear S (Basic Blue Factory Packaging); Brand: Gear; Review: Yes this item is just what I needed after my dog chewed on the original band. Shipping, delivery time, and product packaging was all great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RetiCAM Smartphone Tripod Mount with XL Conversion Kit - Metal Universal Smart Phone Tripod Adapter; Brand: RetiCAM; Review: Haven't used this bracket yet but I did mount my PICO projector to it to see if it fit and it fit well so I'm sure the rest is will fall in place.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: EasyAcc 5V 2A Micro USB Travel Charger Portable Wall Charger for Samsung Galaxy S7 S7 Edge S6 S6 Edge S4; Brand: EasyAcc; Review: Packed and shipped good. Does what it is advertised to do and what I bought it for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Volutz Micro USB Cable (5 Pack; 10ft + 6.5ft + 3X 3.3ft) Short to Extra Long Braided, Fast Charging; Brand: Volutz; Review: These cables arrived on time and well packed. No shipping or delivery issues. The cables are a great assortment and have a nice positive click when I plug them into the devices I use them for. Well made and works great! I would buy them again when needed and would recommend this to anyone looking for good cables and connectors at a good price point.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Navitech Black Sleek Premium Water Resistant Shock Absorbent Carry Bag Case For The XXL 550 Series, XXL 540 WTE; Brand: Navitech; Review: My GPS fits perfectly in this case and is kept safe and secure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Urvoix(TM) Black Army Camo Molle Bag For Mobile Phone Belt Pouch Holster Cover Case Size L; Brand: Urvoix; Review: Arrived on time and as advertised. My phone fits in the case perfectly and it isn't so snug that I can't pull it out. Sturdy, durable and great protection for my phone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Killer Shrimp; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: Went in there for the first time yesterday for their happy hour and ordered the fish tacos. The food was great, service was amazing and the price was right. $8 for two fish tacos and a draft beer. Highly recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shintori Sushi Factory; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: I hadn't been at Shintori for a while, the food is still delicious, the wait was a little long but it was well worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ahi Sushi; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: Ahi sushi must be one of the best places in the area. Very fresh sashimi and the roll selection is unbeatable. I ordered my dinner and it didn't take more than 5 minutes to get it ready. One of few places that have Sapporo on tap. I'd definitely go back. Henson is a great chef.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Aroma De Havana Cigar Lounge; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: Finally a very nice cigar lounge in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, lots of leather comfy chairs and few big screen TVs. Massive walk in humidor with an amazing selection. I picked up a new cigar that I had never tried, Swag Sobe edition, with the help from one of the staff. The guy was very knowledgable, he took the time explaining to me the difference between few different cigars that I tried to smoke and I landed on the swag. I sat in the front lounge out on their smoking my cigar and watching tv. It was a very enjoyable experience I would definitely come back. This is my new favorite cigar lounge in town. Very highly recommended. They also have a back lounge and an outside smoking area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cigar Empire III; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: This is another amazing cigar shop in Santa Barbara. Great selection, they have one of my favorite cigars here, AB tempus. The owner is very knowledgable and friendly. I had a good conversation with two other cigar enthusiasts that were at the shop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Habit Burger Grill; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: The burgers are good. The chicken club sandwich is the best on their menu, I think. Their fries could taste much better if they were a little thinner or just crispier. There is a long line lunch time but the staff is pretty good at keeping the line moving and orders coming.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: California Pizza Kitchen at Santa Barbara; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: This place amazes every time I go there. Pascual is the best bartender/waiter. I highly recommend the wild mushroom pizza. Now they have lagunita IPA; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soho Restaurant & Music Club; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: So, I don't really like writing negative reviews but this time I really had to. I came here to see New Noise so I walked up to the bar and the bar tender was taking to a good looking girl. After he served her drink he talked to her for about 5 minutes while I was waiting behind her. After he was done yapping with her he totally ignored me and walked away so I had to walk around and get my drink from a different bar tender.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cigar Empire III; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: This place is amazing. They have new cigars almost every time I come in. Sam is very knowledgable and helpful, he knows his products very well and never steered me wrong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beachside Bar-Cafe; City: Goleta, CA; Review: Paella del Mar. If you enjoy seafood this would be the right dish for you. It's loaded with lots of seafood: clans, mussels, shrimps, calamari, crabs and chicken. All on saffron rice. It was delicious but it was too watery had lots of juice still I think it's supposed to be served dry. A+ for the service and the food was delicious.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cigar Empire III; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: I must say, this place gets new cigars almost every time I walk in. Enjoying a CLE Habano; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Car Stereo Guys; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: I called few places before deciding to take my car to this place. I spoke to Brian and he was the only one who sounded like he valued his potential customers the rest were just trying to hang up the phone. These guys were great Young professional and ambitious guys. I called them to schedule an appointment and they worked around my work schedule. I went to pick up my car and Chris was there to help me. He went over everything they did and what I was supposed to do to take are of the windows. They did an amazing job for the exact price they quoted me. No extra charges or hidden fees. I highly recommend this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eureka!; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: This must be one of the worst managed restaurants I've ever been too. I went to eureka for lunch and a beer. Sat at the bar for 18 minutes and the bartenders kept on talking to each other without serving me. Then I called the bar tender and asked him if I could get a beer and a menu, he looked at me then turned to his colleague and continued his conversation. 4 minutes later he came to me brought me the menu and asked me what kind of beer I wanted to drink. He finally brought me my beer and walked away. I had to ask him to take my order. This guy was so into the conversation it took about 45 minutes to get my food. This wasn't my first time at eureka but it sure was my last time. There is nothing they make or have that you cannot get anywhere else EXCEPT for the horrible customer service. Do yourself a favor and don't go there; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Whole Foods Market; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: THIS HAPPENS TO ME 3 TIMES. I was a regular at Wholefoods. I usually buy fruits and veggies there. I picked me certain fruits and I was charged a higher price than the advertised price on the sign The first time I thought it might be a mistake which we all make. Then the second time I went there I walked up to the cashier and she charged me $2.49 for cucumbers and the sign clearly said $1.49. I mentioned that to her and she came back saying "it's marked incorrectly, it should be $2.49/pound" and she didn't honor the advertised price Then I went there the third time to purchase grapes that were on sale and I was over charged. I emailed the company about 3 weeks ago and I heard nothing from them. Obviously they don't give a rat about their customers experience. There are many other much better choices around. YOU SHOULD DOUBLE CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: T-Mobile; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: This is one of the Best retail/service store I have been to. Katie, Jesus (now transferred) and everyone else are all amazing. Provide you with an outstanding customer service. If there was a reason why I should stay a T-mobile customer it is those guys.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nook; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: Delicious food. I had the hamburger and it was amazing. Their service was great. parking is a challenge; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lama Dog Tap Room; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: The service was pretty bad at the bar. Bartender made it sound as if he was doing us a favors by getting us our beers. parking is a challenge; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sun Sushi; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: Best sushi bar I have been to. Great staff Ming, Max and John. Kelly is a great server couldn't ask for better; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Del Valle Grill; City: Goleta, CA; Review: The best Mexican restaurant in the area. I particularly love their Tortas and shrimp cocktail; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tacos Pipeye; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: We like you tacos at the taco truck but I wish you offered cilantro without onions. We have requested that numerous times over the past two years but unfortunately you don't seem to be able to offer cilantro only. Unfortunately we had to take our business somewhere else because of this. Not everyone likes onions.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lure Fish House; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: One of my favorite restaurants in town. Service is always great and the food is delicious; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Los Agaves; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: Food, service, salsa are all amazing. The prices are very reasonable for what you get. I've been going to their De La Vina location ever since they opened and I will keep on going back. Very accommodating staff; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Time Out (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gentlemen of Fortune (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Quickie (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: East/West (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Odessa File (1974); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Europa Europa (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kolya (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Evening Mr. Wallenberg (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 4 Dogs Playing Poker (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suze Orman: The Laws of Money (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Real Cancun (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1 (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dreamers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Human Stain (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enigma (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Transformation: How Glocal Churches Transform Lives and the World; Author: Bob Roberts Jr.; Review: Bob Roberts has figured out a way to take the best practices from what missionaries have learned where the gospel is advancing rapidly overseas and he is applying that to local church life in the USA. His perspective is long overdue. The cute new word "glocal" describes his idea of how global agendas and local issues merge in the life of a healthy church. As a professor of missions and an avid reader in the area of church growth and church planting, I give the book two thumbs up. Here is a description of how church life is actually happening at Northwood Church as they work on how to instill kingdom living for God at both global and local levels into the DNA of how Christians, both individually and collectively, live out their faith on a day to day basis. A must read for any pastor who wants a fresh vision of what his church could become, for any missionary who senses the disconnect between exciting new realities on the field and stagnant churches back home, and especially for those who are wondering why their church life is just not relevant any more to the people they know who are "un-churched." The book will be a primer for a new breed of Christian workers who want to develop new ways to engage people with the gospel who are presently untouched by the ministries of most churches. It details an outlook that should lead to a journey of church planting and discovering what the point of Christian living has always been in the first place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Missional Renaissance: Changing the Scorecard for the Church; Author: Visit Amazon's Reggie McNeal Page; Review: This is a really thoughtful book by one of the most insightful observers of US evangelical church life. Reggie McNeal is inviting church leaders to rethink the metrics of what matters about how we practice Christianity together in the 21st century. This is a must-read for anybody interested in missional or emerging church issues. Dr. Bob Garrett Director, MA in Global Leadership Dallas Baptist University; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Insanity of God: A True Story of Faith Resurrected; Author: Visit Amazon's Nik Ripken Page; Review: This book reflects a first hand and intimate knowledge of the drama of Christians who are living under persecution in societies that are hostile to gospel faith. This is a fast read filled with thrilling stories that speak volumes about the courage of believers under pressure. The author is surprisingly frank and honest about how these extreme cases require us to revisit how we might respond under similar pressures. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Meeting of the Waters: 7 Global Currents That Will Propel the Future Church; Author: Visit Amazon's Fritz Kling Page; Review: This book reviews the issues that 21st century missionaries will face as they seek to share the good news with the unreached populations of the world. There has been a shift from "missions marm" to "apple guy" who are caricatures of the general shift in who is doing missions and how they are doing it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live Like a Missionary: Giving Your Life for What Matters Most; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Iorg Page; Review: This book cuts through the bunk about evangelism and talks plainly about how to relate in positive ways to people who are not Christian, and who may be very ambivalent about the fact that you are one. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All the Paths of Shadow (Paths of Shadow series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Frank Tuttle Page; Review: The book starts slowly as the reader learns about the realm of Terlin and the visit of the Hong. However, admiration for the new thaumaturge (Greek for wonder worker) grows as she handles a swirling mass of magical challenges. Simple, happy, sparkly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Power of Habit, the (Lib)(CD); Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Duhigg Page; Review: The book highlights with scientific research the extent that all human beings become what we have trained ourselves to become.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Times Yes: Two Doctors Who Answered God's Call; Author: Wana Ann Fort; Review: What an inspiring way to invest a lifetime! Wana Ann Fort was one of the first women ever accepted to prestigious Baylor Medical School in Houston Texas. She chose to practice medicine alongside her husband Giles Fort in Africa. They started a clinic and healed the sick and shared the joy of living with Christ for years. Their children have followed in their footsteps. For a warm-hearted approach to living altruistically in ways that enhance society now and impact eternity read this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Threat: A Dan Lenson Novel (Dan Lenson Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's David Poyer Page; Review: Dan Lenson has a really amazing understanding of the inner workings of the US Navy. His novels are page turners and you find yourself loving the perspective he shares. Wonderful plot, lots of action!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Latvia Matters: The Adventures of a Large Man Who Stumbled Around in a Small Country; Author: Visit Amazon's Dr. Dale B. Sims Page; Review: Delightful thoughts on what it means to travel and work outside of the USA.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Cain Page; Review: One of the most interesting books I have read recently. I am an extrovert and learned a lot about the psychology of some extrovert behaviors as well as finding myself mesmerized by the descriptions of introvert thinking; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking; Author: Susan Cain; Review: One of the most interesting books I have read recently. I am an extrovert and learned a lot about the psychology of some extrovert behaviors as well as finding myself mesmerized by the descriptions of introvert thinking; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inventing Freedom: How the English-Speaking Peoples Made the Modern World; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Hannan Page; Review: Brilliantly argued and creative approach to describing the history of how personal liberties and representative goverent by democracy were developed among the English speaking peoples.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission Smart: 15 Critical Questions To Ask Before Launching Overseas; Author: David L. Frazier; Review: Very clearly written with helpful suggestions to anybody who wants to minister overseas as an international missionary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tipping Point: The War with China - The First Salvo (Dan Lenson Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's David Poyer Page; Review: Wonderful military fiction. Full of true to life descriptions of the USNavy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daughter of Sand and Stone; Author: Visit Amazon's Libbie Hawker Page; Review: Very good story telling of the revolt against Rome, led by a woman from Palmyra (Syria).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Wallis Page; Review: Very insightful and thoughtful analysis of race relations in the USA. It highlights how social realities contradict the core American values of freedom and justice for all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sit, Walk, Stand; Author: Visit Amazon's Watchman Nee Page; Review: Wonderful exposition of the book of Ephesians that focus on a very practical and devotional approach to the contents of this epistle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business; Author: Visit Amazon's Erin Meyer Page; Review: The best book treating how to manage differences from one culture to another. Written for people involved in international business, Meyer creates a grid where cultures are located on a continuum and the differences from one culture to another can be analyzed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cultural Intelligence: Improving Your CQ to Engage Our Multicultural World (Youth, Family, and Culture); Author: Visit Amazon's David A. Livermore Page; Review: Very helpful description of how cultural differences can create misunderstandings, and Livermore's analysis is quite helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safe Passage, how mobility affects people & what international schools should do about it; Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas W. Ota Page; Review: An excellent treatment of how the strain of cultural adaptation when children move from one nation to another can be eased by international schools who help include new students to integrate into their new community just as soon as they arrive in a new school.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Children Became People: The Birth of Childhood in Early Christianity; Author: O. M. Bakke; Review: This is a very good study of a topic that has not received enough attention. The high regard that our societies in the West place on the value of children is a direct result of the example of Jesus of Nazareth, who rebuked his closest advisors to tell them that he would always make time for children. That attitude of treasuring the lives of little boys and girls characterized the early church and led to the invention of orphanages and other ways to care for children who were unwanted. This careful historical review convincingly demonstrates beyond debate that because the early Chrsitians believed that children mattered to God, they treated them with love and dignity and impregnably stamped upon Western civilization a love and concern to treat children as real people, with rights and deserving dignity.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Biblia bilinge/Bilingual Bible NTV/NLT; Author: Visit Amazon's Tyndale Page; Review: Highly recommended to learn either of these two languages while you learn about the Bible. This is a good bilingual Bible in recent and accessible translations that is bound with a hard back and edited in a popular format.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Purpose Driven Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Warren Page; Review: Explains the purpose of our lives.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purpose-driven Life [Paperback] by Warren , Rick; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Warren Page; Review: Explains the purpose of our lives.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turning to God: Reclaiming Christian Conversion as Unique, Necessary, and Supernatural; Author: Visit Amazon's David F. Wells Page; Review: Helpful analysis of the remarkable experience of placing faith in Christ.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Papagayo: The Mischief Maker; Author: Visit Amazon's Gerald McDermott Page; Review: i own a Nanday Conure (Parrot) so enjoy relating this story to young children I instruct in nature studies at libraries and after school programs. Fun craft project at end of book as well! Nicely bound book, bought paperback for students/friends' children, also nicely bound.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charley Harper's Birds Sticker Book; Author: Charley Harper; Review: Charlie Harper is one of the best graphic illustrators; this book of stickers is no exception of Charlie Harpers prolific creativity with nature. A fun tool for children to learn bird species and exhibit people can be creative when drawing something from nature. A plus for moms when stickers are pasted everywhere; these are tasteful :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Fagin Page; Review: Being a engineer and natural sciences educator I found this book an impressive read. Excellent historical research and great writing. I lived in Smithville NJ (Southern Pinelands area) during late 80s and early 90s; still found much to learn in this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95 (Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (Awards)); Author: Phillip Hoose; Review: Beautiful book. Well written, especially by a scientist - not dull at all. Very informative; can't wait to share the book with my aspiring ornithologist students (teach extra curricular nature courses for advanced students on part time basis). Will be an asset to my career as an artist and engineer as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Birds, Nests, And Eggs (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Mel Boring Page; Review: Great find for the junior ornithologist, adults can learn some things too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I, Maya Plisetskaya; Author: Maya Plisetskaya; Review: WOW! Plistetskaya was a brilliant dancer and equally good writer...what a life and beautiful strong woman. The world mourns her loss; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Benson: The Autobiography; Author: George Benson; Review: Having lived in Pittsburgh many years and being an avid Benson fan I found the story intriguing, heartwarming and most of all inspiring; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tree of Life Laser Cut Notecards; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Pauper Press Page; Review: Absolutely superb quality stationary/cards.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blossom Note Cards (Laser Cut Boxed Cards, Stationery); Author: Peter Pauper Press; Review: Gorgeous cards with high quality stock and craftsmanship. US stamps of water lily appear a match for the envelope. Everyone receiving these cards remarks on their beauty. Very Pleased!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Of Moths and Men: An Evolutionary Tale; Author: Judith Hooper; Review: Great find: the study of how a polluted environment changes genetic evolution; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trilobites: Common Trilobites of North America (A NatureGuide book); Author: Visit Amazon's Jasper Burns Page; Review: Great little guide to teach geologic time and evolution; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI; Author: Visit Amazon's David Grann Page; Review: The best book I've read in years. Astoundingly well written and researched. A true classic for history buffs. Remarkable period of US history, nothing is forgotten yet everything is succinct. Couldn't put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: 7 Seconds (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Marksman (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blue Seed: Beyond (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hellsing (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DNAngel (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knight Hunters Eternity (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silent Mobius: Vol. 2 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saiyuki Reload (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Descendants of Darkness (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Get Backers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Portrait de Petite Cossette (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mezzo (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slayers DVD Collection (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ranma 1/2: Outta Control (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: .hack//SIGN (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spiral (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kite (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heat Guy J (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ranma 1/2: Ranma Forever: Vol. 2: The Depths of Despair (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saiyuki: The Movie: Requiem (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knight Hunters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silent Mobius: Vol. 3 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silent Mobius: Vol. 1 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Case Closed: Season 4 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samurai X (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tokyo Underground (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fake (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angelic Layer (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Because of Winn-Dixie (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mezzo Forte (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tokyo Babylon: Vols. 1 & 2 (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampire Hunter D (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saiyuki (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soldier's Girl (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: L'ovedbaby Baby-Girls Newborn Signature Pant; Brand: ; Review: Fits newborns perfectly and is such an adorable outfit with the top. Beautiful color on all babies - we get lots of compliments!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: L'ovedbaby Unisex-Baby Newborn Wrap Shirt; Brand: ; Review: This is so easy to put on and remove so infants do not get disturbed by pulling the top over their head. Beautiful color and fabric.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Babypajama Deer Little Girls' Pajamas Set 100% Cotton Clothes; Brand: Babypajama; Review: These are a bit large for our 2 year old but she loves the pajamas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: shelry Children Pajamas Cotton Dinosaur Kids Clothes Boys Cartoon Sleepwear Toddler Clothes; Brand: shelry; Review: Our toddler loves these pajamas. Soft and fit a 4 year old perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CNBABY Selected Dinosaur Pajamas 100% Cotton Christmas Surprise Size 1-9T; Brand: CNBABY; Review: Our toddler loves these pajamas. Very soft and great fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluenido Boys Pajamas Moon Stars 2 Piece 100% Super Soft Cotton (12m-8y); Brand: Bluenido; Review: These are our daughter's new favorite pajamas. We will order more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluenido Girls Pajamas Dolphin, Fox, Ice Cream 2 Piece Pajama 100% Super Soft Cotton (12m-8y); Brand: Bluenido; Review: These are great pajamas. Would oder again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: shelry Baby Clothes Boy Truck Cotton Children Pajamas Set Christmas Cotton PJs Set; Brand: shelry; Review: These fit our 4 year old perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deluxe Anti Non Skid Slip Slipper Crew Socks For Unisex Kids,Boys,Girls (6-pack); Brand: Deluxe; Review: These are great quality and super comfortable. Our son loves these socks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: DirtyRagz Men's Black Formal Tuxedo Tie Tux T Shirt; Brand: DirtyRagz; Review: Gets a bit of attention but overall a nicely designed well doting t shirt; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shop4Ever Tattooed Marilyn Monroe Bandana T-Shirt Weed Shirts; Brand: Shop4Ever; Review: Fits good. Nice, detailed design. Comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RW Rasta Beanie; Brand: RW; Review: Keeps your ears and head warm. Will fit anyone. Good product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Self Pro Balaclava Thermal Fleece Hood, Wind-Resistant Ski Mask - Heavyweight Cold Weather Winter Motorcycle, Ski & Snowboard Gear; Brand: Self Pro; Review: Great product, keeps neck and above nice and cozy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 420 T Shirt - A More Subtle Stoner T-Shirt; Brand: Modus Operandi Designs; Review: Very comfortable. Clean design fits nicely; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Macdonald Burlington Hotel; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: I contacted MacDonald hotels via there internet sight to ask about booking and if they offered a discount to the Armed Forces. Twice I have no tried and recieved an automated query response saying I would have a reply shortly. No reply negative or positive. Very poor.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Merchant Hotel; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: Fantastic building, great staff, lovely room and nice Belfast fry. The staff in the cocktail bar were great and so were all the staff we met. The cocktail bar is a must if you are in the area. Love the place. Roof top hot tub also well worth a visit. Best spot in Belfast to see Sampsom and Goliath!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rosleague Manor; City: Galway County Galway Western Ireland; Review: We had a long weekend at Rosleague Manor last year (2014) so this is a late review. I apologise for not doing this earlier as we had a lovely time. This is a lovely old house with stunning views and garden. The food was fabulous and I loved the dining room. I hope to return some day. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockliffe Hall; City: Hurworth on Tees Darlington County Durham England; Review: Just had a one night stop over in the Tip Lady Lodge. Check in was three however we were a little early and would have been content to wait and have a quite drink. This was no problem and we were checked in and taken over to the Lodge. Great room and absolutely no complaints. A few hours in the spa before a tidy up and cocktail in the bar was a great way to spend the rest of the afternoon after the journey over. Nice cocktail bar and again great service. We had a very comfortable stop over and just wish it could have been for more than just the one night. Definitely recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corinthia Hotel Budapest; City: Budapest Central Hungary; Review: This was a last minute booking and as time was short we could not take the time away for a full length Honeymoon. We booked and stayed under the 'Grand Budapest Hotel Package'. Booking was easy over the internet and communication with the hotel to arrange limousine service and the like was very good. Pick up from the airport was very smooth as was check in. In our room we found a bottle of bubbly, fresh strawberries and a lovely card congratulating us on our wedding. A very, very nice touch. First impressions could not have been better. Use of the Executive Lounge and Spa was great. All the staff we met were friendly, polite, well trained and turned out to a very high standard. The room was spacious, spotless, comfortable, very well equipped and quiet. The king size bed was extremely comfortable and we slept very well on it too! The location of the hotel was brilliant for our sight seeing. Public transport is on the door step but we chose to walk. All the main attractions were in walking distance for us. The walk along the Danube and Castle Hill on the Buda side was a long day and we covered some miles but still easy walking. The walk to City Park and Hero's Square was nice and easy. All this and the hotel also being in a thriving energetic part of the city was ideal. If it is peace and tranquility you want then this should not put you off as we found the hotel for its size to be amazingly quiet and spacious. All in all we found this to be a fantastic hotel and would highly recommend it with no hesitation. The staff were really nice and friendly and we would love to return in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broadmead Boutique B B; City: Tenby Pembrokeshire Wales; Review: A one night stop on our way south. We now wish we had planned to stay longer and will be back. Broadmead is a lovely place and our room spotless. Top marks for the homemade shortbread. Breakfast and service bettered some 4/5 star hotels I have used in the past. Highly recommended and we hope to be back sometime soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Churchtown House; City: Tagoat Rosslare County Wexford; Review: Lovely place and highly recommended. Very peaceful and I slept like a log. Pauline served breakfast with a smile that set the day off to a Grand start. Very convenient for the ferry. I would definitely recommend and use again. Thank you for the hospitality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stratton Gardens Guest House; City: Bude Bude Stratton Cornwall England; Review: I can't praise this place enough. Parking in Stratton with its narrow lanes can be a hard task, so already Stratton Gardens is ticking the right boxes with its car park. The gardens are lovely and a tranquil spot. A short walk will find you at the pub. I love old buildings so this may explain why I instantly loved the place. The bathroom was bang up to date and the room had been decorated and fitted well. I slept well and enjoyed a very good breakfast in the morning. Local food with fewest road miles is key here and made for a truly good breakfast. With Bude bursting for the Bank Holiday with good weather it was suggested we eat in the evening locally. Great advice as we enjoyed the food, friendly service and atmosphere of the Tree Inn - a short walk away. The service, advice and surroundings at Stratton Gardens were all top notch. I would highly recommend and would certainly stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glasgow Marriott Hotel; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: Helpful staff. Big comfortable bed. Good toiletries. Clean room and bathroom. Hotel starting to look a little worn and tired. During the booking process breakfast was never mentioned with no option to pay for B&B. Breakfast is fairly expensive which might be ok if you are a business traveler and the firm are picking up the bill. Disappointing that there is no B&B option for leisure travelers. A short walk gets you to a J D Wetherspoons for a good value breakfast, just a shame this hotel doesn't include breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Miser. A Manger. A Miracle.; Author: Visit Amazon's Marianne Jordan Page; Review: This is an excellent book! Very well written! The storyline is incredible and a great twist on 'the original'! I would suggest this as a gift to anyone this Christmas!!! EXCELLENT!!! It's also a quick read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bitsy's Bait & BBQ; Author: Visit Amazon's Pamela Morsi Page; Review: Like the story. Unexpected ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Low Tide Bikini (Pleasure Island); Author: Visit Amazon's Lyla Dune Page; Review: Cute story. I am now reading the 2nd book in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unlucky 13 (Women's Murder Club); Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: Good Book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dogwood Hill (A Chesapeake Shores Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Sherryl Woods Page; Review: Always refreshing to read one of her books!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Christmas Bouquet: Bayside Retreat (A Chesapeake Shores Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Sherryl Woods Page; Review: Good book! I really like almost all of her books. This was another good one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 14th Deadly Sin (Women's Murder Club); Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: Another good book by James Patterson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Sister (Fairham Island); Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda Novak Page; Review: Brenda Novak is such a great writer. This book was unpredictable. Very good read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: She's Not There; Author: Visit Amazon's Joy Fielding Page; Review: Very good book. Twists and turns!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Bonjour Tristesse: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Francoise Sagan Page; Review: This book made me want to live in the 50s. It was such a fun read, with of course a sad ending. I just love how she tries to sabotage things--so evil parent trap.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Woodcutter; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Danley Page; Review: I purchased the book based on other reviews. It's an easy read and interesting spin on many classic fairy tales. I say go for it and give it a read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Surrender Your Love; Author: Visit Amazon's J.C. Reed Page; Review: I haven't read a book in a while and this one is only .99 for kindle so I thought why not. I was intrigued by the reviews and now I can say what were you ladies on? This book barely tells a story and romance? What romance? Just a woman drooling over a man for 2 weeks then she's in love? The characters and plot are underdeveloped and unbelievable. The twist laughable. I guess if you want to read mindless dribble you'll like this book? It's like going to the dollar movies and being glad you didn't pay full price for a movie that ultimately sucked.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sticker Fashionista; Author: Kelly Smith; Review: This is a triple threat: fashion illustration, watercolors, and STICKERS! I think it makes a cute coffee table book. Great for kid or adult (who loves fashion or illustration); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gustav Klimt: Drawings & Watercolors; Author: Visit Amazon's Rainer Metzger Page; Review: i saw this book at the gift shop of the Philly Museum of Art and had to have it. Thankfully Amazon offered it for $7 instead of almost $50. i haven't read much of the book itself but love the watercolor/pencil drawings. i wasn't expecting such....visual proof of his conquests. the way these women are posed and EXposed is truly amazing. i've always regarded women of years past as being modest and...well always perfect little ladies. here is proof sexuality knows no decade or decorum.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perfectly Imperfect Home: How to Decorate and Live Well; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Needleman Page; Review: Received my copy today and read 70 pages in a flash. I originally bought the book because I love watercolor paintings and decorating books. I am enjoying Needleman's views of making a home lovely yet liveable. I'm happy to know I already do a few of the things in the book! The paintings of professionally decorated rooms provide great inspiration, too. Funny, very informative with attractive pictures. The book itself is attractive too! The [hardcover] book is great quality and would make a really nice gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nanny Diaries (Full Screen) [DVD] (2007) DVD; Author: Unknown; Review: I gotta tell ya...I really don't like ScarJo but something told me this wouldn't be one of those movies where she's a trashwhore vying for some man's affection. Annie is a recent graduate with a business degree and a minor in anthropology. Like so many graduates/22 year olds, Annie isn't quite sure of who she is or what she wants but she knows a corporate job just isn't what she needs right now. You see how she becomes a nanny. She approaches nannying from the anthropologist perspective, as field work, but soon becomes immersed in the culture she is studying. Laura Linney is great as the UES mom who's too busy socializing and attending parties to take care of/SEE her son. Paul Giamatti has in weird blue contacts but is also good as the UES dad who is too busy having affairs to see what's good about his life-his family. I enjoyed how the movie was filmed from Annie's perspective and the use of the different child-rearing/UES mom vignettes. It's got some quirk to it. It's definitely a chick flick. I wouldn't call if a "feel good" movie but it is light and easy watching. It made me look at ScarJo differently.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost Birmingham; Author: Visit Amazon's Beverly Crider Page; Review: i wish more had been written about historic birmingham and less about the surrounding areas (like the first hotel in blount country? who cares!) the chapter on avondale factories was a little lengthy for me... it would be interesting to know more about jemison and the mountain terrace and ya know, how those houses and cliff and altamont came to be. history of norwood and mountain brook and all that. i would especially be fascinated by a history of Highland. the parks, the homes, the apartments. there are a few photos on the bham public library digital archive but nothing that really tells a deep history. but i suppose those things aren't "lost". just ...a different story. the lakeview murders, the heaviest corner on earth, and of course the train station were my favorite chapters. really sad that the station is long gone.. oh, i could get depressed if i think about it long enough. the architecture downtown is so amazing. we're lucky some of the buildings are still here.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Singer Sewing Book; Author: Mary Picken; Review: they work great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1930s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook; Author: Charlotte Fiell; Review: This book is amazing! I haven't read any of the text but the images alone are enough to inspire me for days. Really great to have on hand if you love 30's fashion. I'm sure the text will be wonderful too. It's over 500 pages, so a lot to take in :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Henderson Page; Review: I read the whole darn thing in 1 day! Beautiful pictures. The quiz was fun and lucky for me aligned to what I already knew about myself, yet revealed terns I didn't realize. Zen, Modern Glam, Bohemian. The book is about STYLING your house not decorating it. Stuff about how to set up photos and whatnot. You can look beyond that though and get plenty of decorating ideas and inspiration for your hope. The resources list is nice too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Patriots reportedly trying to acquire a star wide receiver; Abstract: The Patriots reportedly would prefer a receiver who could "instantly command a defense's respect, alleviate Edelman's burden and help Brady."; Category: sports
Title: Montana Men Arrested With $4.25 Million Worth of Marijuana Go Free; Abstract: Two Montana men arrested for possession of 900 pounds of marijuana had their charges dismissed when a judge ruled the seizure was illegal.; Category: news
Title: Here's what we know about the ISIS prisons controlled by the Syrian Kurds; Abstract: Kurdish forces are caught between protecting the prisons holding Islamic State fighters and their families and staving off Turkish soldiers at their border.; Category: news
Title: Renowned DJ Zedd "Permanently Banned" From China for Liking a 'South Park' Tweet; Abstract: The Comedy Central cartoon has been banned by the Chinese government for its recent criticisms.; Category: music
Title: Two teens arrested after Ohio woman is killed by large falling log at park; Abstract: Victoria Schafer, 44, was on the stairs near Old Man's Cave in Hocking Hills State Park when the log struck her.; Category: news
Title: Brooklyn shooting: 4 dead, 3 injured at gambling site in Crown Heights; Abstract: New York police say four people were killed and three others injured in a shooting at an illegal gambling site in Brooklyn.; Category: news
Title: New Hampshire shooting: Man barged into a church and wounded bride and bishop; Abstract: A gunman barged into a church in New Hampshire and opened fire, wounding a bride and the bishop before wedding guests tackled him, authorities said. Investigators want to know if the attack is related to another fatal shooting this month.; Category: news
Title: Jalen Ramsey trade rumors: Rams acquire cornerback for three draft picks; Abstract: Jalen Ramsey finally got his wish. He will be playing for a Super Bowl contender.; Category: sports
Title: Ex-Maverick to pay for funeral of woman fatally shot in home by police; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Sallie Mae execs tan at Maui retreat while student debt crisis tops $1.6 trillion; Abstract: As borrowers struggle to keep up with their payments, Sallie Mae flew more than 100 employees on its sales team to Hawaii to celebrate $5 billion in sales.; Category: finance
Title: Tom Brady: Massage parlor scene in Netflix show 'taken out of context'; Abstract: Tom Brady attempts to clear the air.; Category: sports
Title: China Cancels Theatrical Release of Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'; Abstract: A week before its planned arrival, China has decided not to release Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in theaters. The director's ode to late-Sixties Hollywood would have marked the first time a non-edited Tarantino film received a widespread release in China, where Tarantino's violent films don't make it past the country's strict censors. Additionally, Variety reports that Tarantino was steadfast in his refusal to edit the film...; Category: movies
Title: Hailey Baldwin Claps Back at 'Fake Christian' Halloween Comments; Abstract: Hailey Baldwin Claps Back at 'Fake Christian' Halloween Comments; Category: entertainment
Title: AP source: Jets fine Osemele after he does not practice; Abstract: A person with knowledge of the situation says Jets guard Kelechi Osemele has been fined for conduct detrimental to the team after he did not practice.; Category: sports
Title: Dave Hyde: Here's why the Dolphins have become Vegas' least-favorite team; Abstract: The Miami Dolphins are two-to-one favorites to remain winless this year. That seems right. "They've only got a few games left you think they could win," said Adam Burns, the head oddsmaker of the website sportsbetting.ag. They have one-to-three betting odds of winning the No. 1 draft pick in 2020. That seems right. "Especially since they just lost to Washington," Burns said. They're also a ...; Category: sports
Title: Lady Gaga Splits From Dan Horton: I'm a 'Single Lady'; Abstract: Lady Gaga Splits From Dan Horton: I'm a 'Single Lady'; Category: music
Title: Rosario Dawson is being sued by former transgender employee for assault, battery, and discrimination; Abstract: Rosario Dawson is being sued by former transgender employee for a slew of charges, including assault, battery, and discrimination; Category: movies
Title: If You Don't Eat a Banana Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start; Abstract: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Not so much. Try this fruit, instead.; Category: health
Title: Inside Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney's Wedding: From A-List Guests to 5:30 a.m. Goodbyes; Abstract: Inside Jennifer Lawrence, Cooke Maroney's Wedding; Category: movies
Title: Bears are on a slide and they're melting down over criticism; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Francis Ford Coppola's Slam on Marvel Films Fuels Debate Sparked by Martin Scorsese; Abstract: Disparaging remarks by Francis Ford Coppola have further inflamed the debate sparked by Martin Scorsese and his criticism of Marvel and other comic book films. At a press conference in Lyon, France, where he was being honored at the Lumiere festival, the "Godfather" director said he fully agreed with Scorsese's assessment and went even further; Category: movies
Title: After 2 losses, Seahawks fans are tired of rainy day football; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Antonio Brown reflective on NFL career in new video; Abstract: Antonio Brown continues to spend the 2019 season in NFL purgatory after the New England Patriots cut him loose on Sept. 20.; Category: sports
Title: 'Shameless' star Jeremy Allen White marries longtime girlfriend; Abstract: Jeremy Allen White and Addison Timlin's nuptials were attended by Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson.; Category: tv
Title: Facebook Finds New Disinformation Campaigns and Braces for 2020 Torrent; Abstract: Facebook on Monday said it had found and taken down four state-backed disinformation campaigns, the latest of dozens the company has identified and removed this year.; Category: news
Title: Florida man arrested in beating death of peeping Tom; Abstract: Victor Vickery had been in bed with his girlfriend when they heard a man with a history of peeping at their window.; Category: news
Title: Raiders trade third-year CB Gareon Conley to Texans for third-round pick; Abstract: Conley represents yet another Reggie McKenzie-era first-rounder the Jon Gruden regime has jettisoned.; Category: sports
Title: California's legal weed profits going up in smoke; Abstract: Nearly three years after California legalized marijuana, the profit outlook for this budding business looks cloudy.; Category: finance
Title: Charles Barkley: 'At this point, Kawhi's a better player than LeBron'; Abstract: TNT Analyst Charles Barkley said Kawhi Leonard is a better player than LeBron James.; Category: sports
Title: Anonymous Trump official writing 'unprecedented' inside take; Abstract: NEW YORK (AP) The Trump administration official who wrote an anonymous essay about resistance from the inside has a book deal. The book, titled "A Warning", will come out Nov. 19, The Hachette Book Group imprint Twelve announced Tuesday. It will likely set off the biggest Washington guessing game since "Primary Colors," the fictionalized take on Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign that turned out to be written by journalist Joe Klein....; Category: news
Title: Offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele reportedly considering action against Jets' team doctor; Abstract: Osemele has been in a bizarre standoff with the Jets that looks poised to escalate now that he's undergone shoulder surgery.; Category: sports
Title: Feds probe international supply chain, link to THC products, as vaping injuries surpass 1,600 and 34 are dead; Abstract: Vaping THC products a known risk for lung injuries but FDA and CDC investigators still don't know all substances harming people; Category: news
Title: North Korea says it's running out of patience with US; Abstract: North Korea on Sunday said it's running out of patience with the United States over what it described as hostile policies and unilateral disarmament demands, and warned that a close personal relationship between the leaders alone wouldn't be enough to prevent nuclear diplomacy from derailing.; Category: news
Title: Kanye West says he'll never perform old song lyrics again; Abstract: Kanye says he's playing music for God now.; Category: music
Title: Queens boy, 14, shot dead playing hoops in South Jamaica housing project; Abstract: A 14-year-old Queens boy was shot dead Saturday on the basketball court of a NYCHA project in South Jamaica, police said. Cops responded around 8 p.m. to the court behind 116-80 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. in the Baisley Park Houses and found the teen with a gunshot wound to his neck. Neighbors and the boyfriend of the teen's mother identified him as Amir Griffin. A woman who lives in the project and declined to give her name heard gunfire. "It's...; Category: news
Title: Fox News contributor: 'Most likely' outcome is Trump doesn't run in 2020; Abstract: Fox News contributor Christopher Hahn predicted that President Trump will not run for reelection in 2020.; Category: news
Title: Whoopi Goldberg Asks Meghan McCain to 'Respect' Her 'View' Co-Hosts During Heated Discussion; Abstract: 'I'm not trying to cut you off, I'm trying to get you heard.'; Category: tv
Title: Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injury; Abstract: KELLER, Texas (AP) Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he'd struck her.; Category: sports
Title: Nationals beat Astros in Game 7 to win World Series; Abstract: Nationals beat Astros in Game 7 to win World Series; Category: sports
Title: Bruce Willis brought Demi Moore to tears after reading her book; Abstract: Demi wasn't sure how her ex would feel about her book until he called her.; Category: movies
Title: This Is What Queen Elizabeth Is Doing About the Prince William-Prince Harry Feud; Abstract: According to royal insiders, Queen Elizabeth has directed Prince Charles to put a stop to the feud between William and Harry. Here's why she's so worried.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Jets RB Le'Veon Bell says four teams had interest in acquiring him at trade deadline; Abstract: The veteran running back says the Steelers, Packers, Chiefs and Texans all expressed interest in acquiring him.; Category: sports
Title: Cole issues classy statement thanking fans, Astros' organization; Abstract: All-Star pitcher Gerrit Cole made sure to thank the Houston Astros and the fan base on Thursday.; Category: sports
Title: Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers find new offensive gear in win over Cardinals; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Young trick-or-treater refills stranger's empty candy bowl with his own; Abstract: The touching moment was captured on a resident's doorbell cam.; Category: news
Title: Man who advocated caning for adultery gets caned for adultery; Abstract: An Indonesian man has been publicly flogged for adultery, under a draconian law he helped create.; Category: news
Title: Kentucky man dies trying to save sons from Florida rip current during family trip; Abstract: Stephone Ritchie Sr. was on a family vacation in Florida when he died. "He got caught in the waves," after ushering sons out of water, a cousin said.; Category: news
Title: No, I'm Not Missing Out On The 'Ultimate Love' Because I Chose Not To Be A Mom; Abstract: On a recent afternoon talk show, which I'm ashamed to admit I had on in thebackground while grading essays, the hosts were discussing an interview thathad just come out in which Oprah Winfrey proclaimed she never regretted nothaving children or not marrying her longtime partner Stedman Graham.Having recently published a book based on my difficult decision to opt out ofmotherhood, I'd been dreaming of the day I could have a conversation withOprah...; Category: lifestyle
Title: Sheriff: Don't privately search for missing North Cascades hiker; Abstract: The Skagit County Sheriff's Office warned the public to not organize private search parties for a hiker who went missing in the North Cascades more than two weeks ago. The sheriff's office said Thursday in a Facebook post that they had heard there were plans this weekend to privately search for Rachel Lakoduk, 28, and urged them to hold off. "This will interfere with our Search and Rescue making another attempt, specifically we will not be able...; Category: news
Title: Report: Steve Belichick serving as Patriots' defensive play caller; Abstract: The Patriots have the NFL's best defense, but they don't have a defensive coordinator, and it's never been clear who exactly is making the play calls on Sundays. But it appears that the primary play caller on New England's defense is Steve Belichick, the safeties coach and son of head coach Bill Belichick. The Boston [more]; Category: sports
Title: Student allegedly used Instagram for murder plot, tells police he was 'joking around'; Abstract: Nicholas Godfrey, 18, told police the alleged threat was only a joke.; Category: news
Title: Fifth victim dies after Halloween party shooting at Airbnb in Orinda; Abstract: Five Bay Area residents were killed and at least four others injured on Halloween night when gunfire erupted at an Orinda home that had been rented on Airbnb for an event billed on social media as a "mansion party." Neighbors described a loud and unruly gathering in which more than 100 attendees packed into the home at 114 Lucille Way before a volley of shots rang out around 10:50 p.m. Thursday, sending people scrambling for cover.; Category: news
Title: Trump mocked Beto O'Rourke for dropping out of the presidential race, saying he 'quit like a dog'; Abstract: "He came out of Texas a very hot political property, and he went back as cold as you can be," Trump said at a rally in Tupelo, Mississippi.; Category: news
Title: Woman stabbed in 2015 home invasion suing 911 dispatch company; Abstract: Breann Lasley has filed a civil lawsuit against Priority Dispatch Corp., alleging "gross negligence," but the company said its system was never used.; Category: news
Title: Amazon's Alexa may have witnessed alleged Florida murder, authorities say; Abstract: Adam Reechard Crespo is charged with murder in connection to the July death of his girlfriend, Silvia Galva, in Hallandale Beach.; Category: news
Title: Survivor Contestant Rudy Boesch Dies at 91 After Long Battle with Alzheimer's Disease; Abstract: Survivor's Rudy Boesch Dead at 91; Category: tv
Title: President Trump says UFC reception was 'like walking into a Trump Rally'; Abstract: Despite hearing boos, President Trump compares reception from crowd at UFC 244 in New York to one at a campaign event. "Plenty of MAGA ..."; Category: sports
Title: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reportedly interested in owning NFL team; Abstract: Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos has eyes on owning an NFL team. He already has certain teams in mind.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Kasai Sushi Bar & Kitchen; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Got there about 20 minutes after they opened. Looks kinda sketchy in a strip mall and I was the only car in the parking lot. I almost didn't go in, but the Yelp reviews were so good, I decided to give it a go. I'm so glad I did!! It was delicious and unbelievably affordable - $12.50? For all you can eat? With good roll selection? Yes please! Loved it. *edited to add photo*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Seasons; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Kinda dingy, kinda dated. Huge menu, but came for the Greek food based on previous reviews and I was not disappointed. Greek grilled pork chops and Greek potatoes (essentially a skinless baked potato cut in half). Side of applesauce with cinnamon sprinkled on top. The whole plate was covered in a lemon sauce that was delicious, and the whole thing was $8 for lunch.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Amazing service, delicious food. Came for the happy hour specials because I wasn't hungry enough for a full dinner, but turns out they have an early dinner menu that has smaller portions! My only complaint was that medium was on the side of medium well for the filet. Also, best lobster bisque I've ever had, and I've spent quite a bit of time in the northeast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tacos A La Diabla; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Stopped in here for lunch while attending a training east of the city. I had the lunch portion (lunch menu on the last page) of a soft shell pork taco with rice. For $8 out the door, it was incredible value. The pork was flavorful, the rice was good, and the chips and salsa rate towards the top for Mexican restaurants. I'd highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spoke & Steele; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: AH. MAZING. Love charcuterie so when I saw this place on yelp, knew I had to visit while I was in town. It was just me, so I had the salad and 3-charcuterie board. The salad was bursting with fresh flavor, even though tomatoes aren't in season yet. My only complaint would be the croutons - only mediocre. Next was the charcuterie board, which has 2 meats (some kind of salami) and 1 cheese (habanero - super spicy so speak up if that's not your style), 2 kinds of pickled cucumbers, pickled onions, bbq sauce, mustard, and several slices of baguette. Quite the spread, and the perfect size for dinner for one. I finished with a little pot of strawberry shortcake for dessert. It was appropriately portioned, which desserts often aren't. The perfect ending to this meal. The waiter, Matthew, was attentive and conversational - always helpful when I'm dining alone. Five star experience. Make it a point to come here soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lee's Sleek Airline Tubing, 25-Foot, Black; Brand: LEE; Review: Very nice tubing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydrofarm Active Aqua Air Pump, 8 Outlets, 12W, 25 L/min; Brand: Hydrofarm; Review: Really nice air pump! Has a knob on it to control the air flow. I will be buying more, and recommend to others as well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jardin Fish Tank Air Bubble 2-Piece Air Stone Bars, 8-Inch, Green/Blue; Brand: Jardin; Review: They're ok. They don't put out as many bubbles as I was hoping for, but they work well and are really cheap.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 11 Piece Air Control Kit Includes Adjustable Valves & Tee Splitters For High Performance And For Use In Aquariums,; Brand: Aquarium Masters; Review: Worked exactly as I expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vittles Vault Stackable; Brand: Vittles Vault; Review: This container is amazing guys! It holds up to twp 40 lb bags of food! Yes, that's correct! You can get 80 lbs of food in there, and keep it air tight at the same time! I totally recommend this to any dog owners looking for a big air tight food container.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Petmate Sky Kennel; Brand: Petmate; Review: Strong and sturdy, very easy and simple to put together! I spent 2 minutes putting it together, and my dogs have a ton of space to move around and get comfortable. I love that this comes with a built in, but portable, water and food dish! It's perfect for small dogs!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nature's Miracle Urine Destroyer Stain and Residue Eliminator; Brand: Nature's Miracle; Review: By far one of the best urine sprays out there. I've tried them all! No matter what it still smells like urine though! I scrub and scrub, I spray and soak, I repeat. Still smells. Then came Natures Miracle Urine destroyer! Oh man, this stuff is great guys! If your dogs urinate on the floor, you'll want to try and soak up as much as you can with a cloth or paper towels. Then, you'll want to spray the urine destroyer all over the urine spot. Soak it good, then dry it as best you can, once again with a cloth or paper towels. Finally, spray again and let it sit until it air dries. That is how it's worked best for me! My favorite part about this product is the sprayer that is attached! It works so nicely and sprays in a narrow stream, or a wide stream. Comes with batteries for the sprayer as well. This bottle lasted me at least 3 months guys, it's a ton of urine destroyer and it already comes with a sprayer attached so you don't really waste any. This is my second one now! Amazon makes it so easy for me to buy online and ships 2 days with Amazon Prime. Plus, you won't find this for a lower price in any store!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cozy Cave Pet Bed in Poly Cotton; Brand: Snoozer; Review: Our dogs LOVED it, until they broke the cave opening. Now its just a pillow basically.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purina ONE SmartBlend True Instinct Natural With Real Turkey & Venison Adult Dry Dog Food; Brand: Purina ONE; Review: It's the only food that we give to our Shiba's! They love it, and we love the ingredients.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Outspoken Angel (SEALS, Inc., Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mia Dymond Page; Review: Read the first book with Hawke free and was impressed so I went and bought the others. Love the story and compassion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After the Storm (KGI series Book 8) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Maya Banks Page; Review: Maya, I love your books all of them,but I must ask..where was your muse for this book? It was disappointing and dragged on and on. I haven't even finished this book and normally I'm engrossed in them. I don't even think I want to finish this book. Anyways anxiously awaiting Swanny's book.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Come Away With Me (The Andrades) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ruth Cardello Page; Review: Absolutely loved the Andrade's. Fell in love with Julia and her affable personality, can't wait to read the rest of the series. Loved the updates on Abby, Li and the gang. Thanks so much Ruth .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicked To Love - A Wicked Lovers Novella (Wicked Lovers series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Shayla Black Page; Review: The sex was hot. but that's all there was..no plot or anything. I first read about Brandon in Wicked Ties. he's the one who slept with Jack Cole's wife, blah blah blah. But I want ed more from Ms Black where Brandon"s character is involved. A full novel would have been nice,interaction with Kayla would also be great. But just throwing his relationship and sudden realization that he's in love with Em was unrealistic..granted this is fiction, but still. I couldn't see myself giving this instalment a five.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Billionaire's Christmas: A Sinclair Novella (The Sinclairs) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J. S. Scott Page; Review: AS usual love this book and looking forward to a the remaining Sinclairs. Grady's was short and sweet, though I would love to get an update from the upcoming books about him and Emily. JS Scott take a bow, yet another beautiful instalment. I fell in love with your book with Simon and Kara. Keep up the great writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home to Me (The Andrades, Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ruth Cardello Page; Review: Another great addition. I've already pre ordered the final two instalments and can't wait to find out why Patrice is such an angry,bitter old woman . I loved catching up with Lil and the gang and hungry for the other Andrade books . Well done again Ruth, well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Wrongs, One Right (Come Undone Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Katee Robert Page; Review: This series just keeps getting better and better. I'm happy that Nathan finally got his head out his ass and went after Chelsea. The characters in this series were great and the plot flowed. I kept laughing all the time , but what stood out for me was that moment Chelsea told Nathan at the amphitheatre exactly how she felt when he left. Kudos to the author and keep up the great work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seducing Mr. Right (Come Undone Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Katee Robert Page; Review: Happy that Danielle found her happily ever after. Both her and Grayson make an interesting match, which had me laughing at times and going awww.. The story was short,sweet and to the point. Hats off to the author on a series well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wager; Brand: Visit Amazon's Calista Kyle Page; Review: First time reading this author and already I'm hooked. Just bought the other two books in the series and looking forward to reading other titles by her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Game; Brand: Visit Amazon's Calista Kyle Page; Review: This was a great series. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Hopefully, Rob's sister can find her love in hopefully a book 4.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riley: Vol 2 (MacKenzies of Montana Book 8) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Liliana Hart Page; Review: Yet another instalment which had me smiling. I fell in love with this series after reading Dane..after that, I was hooked.. beautiful family, beautiful series..five plus more stars..hoping there's an update on Cooper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Somewhere Along the Way (The Andrades, Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ruth Cardello Page; Review: This book was amazing. Ruth congrats again. Loved the chemistry between Luke and Cassie. I can't wait for Gi Gi's book. Cassie was amazing and real. And the underlining message in the books continued. Family is everything to an Andrade. Five plus ,plus stars; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CSA Case Files (Volume 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Layne Page; Review: Read the first instalment and got hooked ..now it's off to books 4-6 , then the novella and book 7 late this year when its released. Thoroughly enjoying this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radiant Surrender (CSA Case Files 6) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Layne Page; Review: Can't wait for part seven in this series. Crest's book so did not disappoint. It was great to get his take on things. I loved how he finally managed to express himself in the end. Beautiful series,looking forward to the rest. Well done Kennedy Layne. I'm now off to start the Red Starr series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starr's Awakening (Red Starr, Book One) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Layne Page; Review: I'm about to start the Red Starr series and I'm excited. Loved the prequel. Came about this book while reading the CSA series and I'm sure I won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hearths of Fire (Red Starr, Book Two) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Layne Page; Review: Recently started reading this series, having read the CSA series and I'm in awe , Kennedy Payne has now been added to my list of fav authors. I'm on my way to read book 2 now. I must admit, I'm looking forward to reading Starr's story and I'm getting an including..Starr and Gunny will be a couple.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Targets Entangled (Red Starr, Book Three) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Layne Page; Review: Fast paced,rivetering, steamy sex scenes..Action. what more could a girl ask for in a book. A page turner from the go. Kennedy Layne has done it again..off to read book three now..I'm getting that feeling it will be a cliff hanger.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Igniting Passion (Red Starr, Book Four) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Layne Page; Review: Can't hardly wait for the next instalment.. I am hooked on this series. Kennedy Layne knows how to please,pleasure,entice and leave you wanting more. Here style of writing is easy to follow and leaves you salivating for more. Well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Always Mine (The Barrington Billionaires Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ruth Cardello Page; Review: My oh my Ms Cardello...well done,well done,well done. The latest addition the Barrington's.. loved it. Can't wait for the other books in this series. You never disappoint. Loved the characters all of them. Well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redeem My Heart (CSA Case Files 7) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Layne Page; Review: Wow!! The adage never judge a book by its cover, in my opinion speaks about Ryland. Fallon went through lengths to prove that everyone's perception of Ryland was wrong. I like that Ryland accepts responsibility and doesn't find an excuse as to who he is. Loved the series and can't wait for Townes' instalment; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Corisi Christmas (Book 7) (Legacy Collection)(Novella) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ruth Cardello Page; Review: Beautiful addition to a wonderful series. Loved that Nicole and Dominic were given peace with their past and found the strength to move on. I especially enjoyed Judy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Recipe for Love (A Hot Andrade Christmas Novella) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ruth Cardello Page; Review: Glad to have gotten an insight into Maddy and Richard. I always wondered about how they met and what's made Maddy thick.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Untold Devotion (Red Starr, Book Five) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Layne Page; Review: What can I say...I fell in love with Catori prequel and have been reading the CSA series religiously ever since. This latest edition tells of the bad ass Gunney. It's great. Both Jay as I'm calling her and Gunney held their own. I'm happy that Gunney finally got the answers he wanted regarding his sister's murder and he has that closure. On a side note, I couldn't help but notice that the plot is somewhat similar to that of the missing Nigerian girls who were kidnapped by Boko Harran about two years ago and taken into the Nigerian forest. Some of whom were released, while the majority are still in captivity. And this book reminded me of those girls. It was also an eye opener into the world of human trafficking and the reality of capitalist and politics and how they intertwine. I'm looking forward to Catori's story and that of Trigger. Well done again Mrs Layne.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fulfilling Promises (Red Starr, Book Six) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Layne Page; Review: I love this series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aspen Boxed Set Books 1 - 3 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cindy Stark Page; Review: This series is such a great read. The plots are amazing. However, my only fault with the books are that the stories are wayyy too short.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Fairmount Shimla Forest Greens; City: Shimla Shimla District Himachal Pradesh; Review: I stayed in Fairmount shimla in June 14, my room was upgraded from delux to super delux however super delex room was very small and in front of receptions desk ( it was very nosey and disturbing to us. ).Room locks are also not working properly,food menu in breakfast was very less and provided fruits was very old and quality of food is also not up to the mark :-( .hotel is very far from mall road also.My overall experience is not good with fairmount.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sher Vilas Ranthambhore; City: Sawai Madhopur Sawai Madhopur District Rajasthan; Review: I Went with my office colleague and had a memorable trip over there. Good food, green environment, cooperative staff, and no disturbance's makes your trip memorable. Evening culture program, sheesha, drinks will give you leisure feeling. Tents are good just TV is not there but its not required for one night trip. Pool and other sports activity is there so you can spend your time there also. just bring your favorite songs and you can be a DJ for that night. Overall superb stay and will go again there...:-); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Devi Palace Heritage Resort; City: Kumbhalgarh Rajsamand District Rajasthan; Review: if you want to do relax with your family than devigard is good option, Food quality is very - very good but rooms required maintenance work, lake side view is awesome, if you are with 10-15 people group than you will enjoy there. Lake booting counter is in front of the hotel, Fort is 5 km from hotel. I prefer to book this hotel directly not thro online or hotel call ( you will get cheap rate there).Overall all its good hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aldeia Santa Rita; City: Candolim Bardez North Goa District Goa; Review: I stayed in September 1 week with my wife and 1 year old daughter. Room - it's a 1 bhk room with all basic amenities. Pool - excellent condition,timing 9am to 7 pm Beaches - 5 min walk to beach, you will feel like private beach for you. Food - Superb food and breakfast preparation, music in dinner as well. Staff - cooperative Overall it a good hotel with good location and here you will get everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glitz Ranthambore; City: Sawai Madhopur Sawai Madhopur District Rajasthan; Review: I stayed here in 24 Dec to 25 Dec, Manager told us that they will provide Sheesha but he denied to serve after check in.. it's quite boring..dirty washrooms.very small cottage.food is very good. School groups used to come here so you will get disturbed... I will not suggest any one for this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ADB Rooms Ranthambhore Siddhi Vinayak Resort; City: Sawai Madhopur Sawai Madhopur District Ra; Review: We visited last week in this resort, and have very bad experience with this hotel. Rooms - large room with dirty blankets without shops, shampoo, towels but with lots of insects ( see my picture). Service- phone was not working. Safari - One word cheater.. They booked safari for us and without updating anything they send us 40km away from Ranthambore nation park that too in canter @ 35 degree temperature to see nothing ( not even deer ) . That was zone 9 . Where any one go without any fees. They cheated with us and without see any animals we came back to hotel.. My family was very upset and tried due to this hotel careless behaviour. I request plz do not take this hotel if you are planing to go Ranthambore.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Corbett Adventure Resort; City: Jim Corbett National Park Nainital District Uttarakhand; Review: We stayed here in the last month of April.. very good property with clean swimming pool for kids and adults, lots of games option like carrom,ludo,chess,Badminton, volleyball, basketball including free of cost adventure activity. Mr. Negi treated us very well also like to appreciate Raju for doing great job. Rooms,food,lawn all were the awesome.. Will surely visit again..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maya Regency Hotel; City: Nainital Nainital District Uttarakhand; Review: We visited this hotel with family and found its a good property to staying in Bhimtal. Its very peaceful, green, with samll kids play area, food is also good.. Room were also good and sspecious Cab rates are higher in bhimtal if you are thinking to go visit nearbuy places..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaisalmer Moon Star Safari; City: Sam Jaisalmer District Rajasthan; Review: Awesome experience of jeep safari with hussian.. he will arrange everything including stay and camel riding and he is always available for support you during your jaisalmer visit..will surely come back; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Williams Cashmere Men's 100% Cashmere Striped Crew Neck Sweater; Brand: Williams Cashmere; Review: Great design and looks great on me. A bit thin, probably not the best cashmere, however for the price I wasn't expecting the best cashmere. I am satisfied with the purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: jeansian Men's Slim Fit Long Sleeves Casual Shirts Z004; Brand: jeansian; Review: Collar is ridiculously big. If I wore it people would think I come from 70s; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mens Sports Athletic Body Armour Compression Under Layer Base Wear T-shirt Tops; Brand: TRURENDI; Review: I know it's compression shirt but still a bit too tight after ordering 2 sizes up. But it appears to be well made and I can't complain for the price; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jockey Men's T-Shirts Slim Fit Cotton Stretch Crew - 2 Pack; Brand: ; Review: Planning to buy more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Hilfiger Men's Slim Fit Poplin Shirt; Brand: ; Review: For a shirt that costs $40, I expect better fabric material. The material is fairly thin, and not the type of quality I expect. I could have got a different brand of similar quality for much less.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Polo Ralph Lauren Slim Fit Crew Neck Undershirts 3-Pack; Brand: Polo Ralph Lauren; Review: The fabric is too thin and quality doesn't look very good. Not worth the price. And the size is a little big too large compared to other shirts I bought. It's so thin and so long you can only wear this as undershirt.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Next Level Mens Premium Fitted Short-Sleeve Crew T-Shirt; Brand: Next Level; Review: Good fabric for the price. Fits very nicely. Fully meets my expectation. I am 6'1" and 180 lbs and fit size L. Getting another one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tinted Men's Solid Henley Half Sleeve T-Shirt; Brand: Tinted; Review: The fabric is a bit flimsy. For this price I expected better fabric. However the style and size are perfect fit for me. Stylish design. If you are athletic and toned this will look good on you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Les Rosees; City: Mougins French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: My husband and I had the most wonderful 5 nights here recently and can't wait to return The 'hotel' felt like home Beautifully furnished and so comfortable Breakfast was divine and we were constantly delighted by little surprises each day like crepes or quinoa galettes. Fabian's cooking was 5 star We didn't have to go anywhere else for dinner Sometimes we hung around in the glorious garden relaxing by the pool and they were more than happy to make us lunch Thank you so much Giselle,Julia and Fabian We are already planning our return trip; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Art Hotel Villa Agape; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Wh had the most amazing stay in this beautiful villa Situated not far above Piazza Michelangelo this hotel is quiet and serene with magnificent views over the Tuscan valley Breakfast was generous with an extremely varied choice The staff were always helpful and super friendly The shuttle service was fabulous when one needed a lift down into the city or picked up from a choice of 3 points Gardens were simply amazing with plenty of spots to chill out and relax or meet other guests if one wanted The bathrooms were small but understand it is sometimes difficult to renovate within the confines of such an old building Cocktails in the afternoon were lovely Can't wait to return on a future visit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Costes; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: This is the second time we have visited this oh so very chic hotel for lunch If you don't like the smell of cigarettes make sure you sit away from the inner courtyard where seemingly everyone here smokes - and if you don't like the smell but desperately need to be 'seen' then by all means sit in this gloriously defined space. We tucked ourselves away inside one of the various nooks where velvet presides and comfy lounge chairs and various forms of seating welcome one Waiters are attentive and the food is really good. Loved watching these ultra thin young female wait staff wearing various trendy designed bits of fabric scuttle around the inner sanctum of Hotel Costes. It is a marvellous buzzy place and well worth the visit. We always walk away with buying something from the boutique - The latest Hotel Costes CD , a room spray and candle - the scent is divine. Cannot wait to return Perhaps we will try dinner next time instead of lunch; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savoy Hotel Baur En Ville; City: Zurich; Review: We loved everything about this hotel. The position was fabulous and the service was impeccable. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful - there were no 'airs' which one could expect in some luxury hotels in Switzerland We ate in the Italian restaurant and the food and service was fabulous. Would definitely stay and eat here again when we next visit Zurich; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel De Buci by MH; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: A gorgeous chic parisien hotel with all the charm of it's St Germain area Situated on Rue de Buci amidst the lively cafes, restaurants and french boutiques, this small intimate hotel of 24 rooms is a restful haven. Close the windows in ones room one cannot hear the buz from the bars and restaurants beneath. The rooms are superbly quiet and a restful night sleep is guaranteed. The service here is impeccable and the staff are delightful. Fluent in english although i was happy to give my french a go ! Will definitely return; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chateau Eza; City: Eze French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: Chateau Eza is in a unique position atop a hill in Eze. We arrived on a busy Sunday amidst a gastronomic weekend and the town was buzzing with outdoor food displays, french chanteurs and people... lots and lots of people. We had chosen to stay here 3 nights. There was not alot to do in Eze itself but then this is part of the beauty. To avoid the massive crowds which seem to appear by the busloads during the day it is best to stay here so one has the luxury of walking around early in the morning and late during the day when the tours have disappeared. the rooms at the Chateau are dotted all over the hgill top and thank goodness our room was just above the restaurant and lobby so we did not have too far to walk up and down those steps. On one rainy day we walked literally from one restaurant to another for breakfst lunch and dinner. they are casual and not expensive. One evening we chose to eat at the restaurant in the Chateau. This is highly overpriced and not very special. We have eaten at other restaurants in france which at a similar price have been much better value. there are buses at the base of Eze which can take one to Nice or Monaco if one wishes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Chuvora Hand Blown Venetian Murano Glass Heart Shaped Pendant Necklace, 18-20 inches; Brand: ; Review: The photos are accurate, but I somehow envisioned the heart being a bit smaller. Think it's pretty, so included it as a gift in a jewelry box for a 5 yr old little girl in the family. Just too big and chunky for what I was looking for.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: KEEN Women's Venice H2 Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Bought these Keens on sale for an excellent price, just before going on a cruise to the Southern Caribbean. They fit so comfortably, and dried quickly when they got wet. I didn't experience any of the problems other described regarding discoloring of feet, etc. May have been the particular color I purchased. No blisters caused by these shoes at all, and they worked well for ziplining, which required closed toe shoes. Have never had Keens before, and saw them recommended on CruiseCritic by several regarding shoes that do well when climbing rocks around waterfalls, etc. They have lots of grip and are not bad looking for athletic shoes! Couldn't be happier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Womens Wood Boot Stretcher - Fits sizes 5-10 - Style Womens; Brand: Heartland America; Review: These worked like a charm to stretch a pair of 8 1/2 womens cowboy boots that are mid-calf. Was a bit worried after reading other reviews that had issues, but these stretchers were both sturdy and I had zero problems with them. Boots now fit perfectly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Modern Cross Pendant Cable Chain Necklace Italy; Brand: Joyful Creations; Review: While I like this cross and will keep it, think I should have read the reviews and description better. Photo makes it appear this cross has bronze-like finish, but it is definitely silver. Not two-toned, etc.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Necklaces for Teen Girls Silver Classic Delicate Thin Fine Link Chain 18 and 24 Inch Fashion Jewelry Gift; Brand: Embolden Jewelry; Review: Beautiful chain. Expect to wear this one often. Received promptly and well packaged.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Style Travel 60001 Fuzzy Footies - Ladies - Blue Green Purple; Brand: Colonial Medical Assisted Devices; Review: Comfortable and no slip.do a good job of keeping feet warm; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Oxford Latin Mini Dictionary; Author: Grocyn Lecturer James Morwood; Review: Simple. Easy to use. Effective. Isn't appropriate for a full blown Latin class I suppose, but fits the purpose of small research at your fingertips; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland; Author: Visit Amazon's Gerald Clarke Page; Review: I appreciate the vivid honesty and raw emotion in this book. I had read it previously, but it was just as good on the second go around!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: A Complete Self-Study Course for All Musicians (Book & 2 CDs); Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Surmani Page; Review: This was aimed at high school kids rather than adults, which was what I was purchasing it for. It didn't fit my purpose htought; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Truman; Author: Visit Amazon's David McCullough Page; Review: This book came recommended to me. I have not read it yet, but lent to someone and they approved. Very eduational and informative historical view.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Adams; Author: Visit Amazon's David McCullough Page; Review: This book came recommended to me. I have not read it yet, but lent to someone and they approved. Very eduational and informative historical view.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Beginner's Guide to Vegetable Gardening: Everything You Need to Know (FFA); Author: Daniel Johnson; Review: This book was very helpful with identification and planting in small areas. It was an easy to follow read, perfect for a beginner gardner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Koln Concert; Brand: Keith Jarrett; Review: This is music that exists in a vacuum. It doesn't have the structure of classical music, it doesn't swing like Jazz. It's garbage, really. Jarrett has done much better things since, and apparently even he doesn't like this pseudo-mystical hogwash.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bela Bartok: The 6 String Quartets - Emerson String Quartet; Brand: Bela Bartok; Review: Yes, they play very well, they are always in tune, and they can play as fast as they choose - but they don't understand the music. If you want a great version of these works, take a listen to the Hungarian Quartet on DG, or the Tokyo Quartet on RCA.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: The Early String Quartets, Op. 18; Brand: Ludwig van Beethoven; Review: I like the Takacs Quartet a lot in the middle quartets, but they are just too heavy and slow-footed in Op. 18 for my taste. Certainly this is the case compared to the wonderful set by the Quatour Turner, which may be the best ever in this music. But I also prefer older sets by the Budapest and Vegh quartets too. Listen to them back to back, and appreciate the difference.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 3, 5, 6 & 7; Brand: Jean Sibelius; Review: so I'm maybe a little biased, but I love Ashkenazy's Sibelius. Yes, he makes it overly romantic at times, but the music can take it, and in some cases (like the "difficult" 7th) it needs it. The 6th in this set, which is my favorite work by the composer and my favorite recording by this conductor, is a stunning achievement. The weak link of Ashkenazy's Sibelius is the 4th from the other half of the complete set, but this pairing is excellent throughout.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shostakovich: Symphony No. 15 / Sonata No.2; Brand: Dmitri Shostakovich; Review: To be brutally honest, Ormandy sleepwalks through a dreary performance of the 15th - listen to Barshai for an example of how to make this symphony work - but it's worth getting the CD for Gilels' wonderful version of the second sonata.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: Kriskate & Co. Irish Claddagh Ring .925 Sterling Silver with Simulated Amethyst Heart Promise Ring; Brand: Kriskate & Co.; Review: I bought this for my 19 year old for a birthday gift. She loved it..it's petite and very pretty. High Quality not cheap looking. It's lasted a couple years and hasn't tarnished. Def a good buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Thin .80 MM Italian Box Chain 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 or 30 inch; Brand: LaRaso & Co; Review: It's nice but not beautiful...Just your typical sterling type chain, looks a bit cheaper then I was hoping but I'll still use it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amazon Essentials Plated Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings (Round & Princess); Brand: ; Review: I lost one of my REAL and very expensive diamond studs. Wound up making pendant in bezel setting 14K white gold with the other earring and bought these to replace. They look very beautiful and REAL. My only negative comment is that the post is a bit too long. Most people will agree. Otherwise for the price...it's a great deal. I got the total carat weight of 1 carat (more believable). I may go for the 2 carat just for fun.!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: ; Review: I lost one of my REAL and very expensive diamond studs. Wound up making pendant in bezel setting 14K white gold with the other earring and bought these to replace. They look very beautiful and REAL. My only negative comment is that the post is a bit too long. Most people will agree. Otherwise for the price...it's a great deal. I got the total carat weight of 1 carat (more believable). I may go for the 2 carat just for fun.!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amazon Essentials Plated Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings (Round & Princess); Brand: ; Review: I lost one of my REAL and very expensive diamond studs. Wound up making pendant in bezel setting 14K white gold with the other earring and bought these to replace. They look very beautiful and REAL. My only negative comment is that the post is a bit too long. Most people will agree. Otherwise for the price...it's a great deal. I got the total carat weight of 1 carat (more believable). I may go for the 2 carat just for fun.!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nurbo 1 Set 7PCS Boho Wholesale Multilayer Acrylic Beads Beach Bracelet; Brand: Nurbo; Review: Cheap, Cheap , Cheap ....worse then Dollar Store plastic ....don't buy it!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nurbo 1 Set 7PCS Boho Wholesale Multilayer Acrylic Beads Beach Bracelet; Brand: Nurbo; Review: Very plastic and cheap , not worth money . Can get same at Dollar Store .; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: American Tourister Ilite Xtreme Spinner 21, Black, One Size; Brand: American Tourister; Review: Got it for my husband for business trips . It's lightweight and sturdy . Love the great 360 wheels and handle made well . All in All the best carry on luggage for a great price !!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tibetan Wrist Mala ~ Yak Bone, Turquoise, Coral, Copper, White Metal, & Brass ~ Healing Bracelet Free Mala Bag; Brand: KayJayStyles; Review: Pretty bag and nice bracelet. Hope it has healing powers because I could use some .!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brisco Brands Dont Anyone Dull Your Sparkle Inspirational V-Neck T Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Got it very fast but I live in NC where the company ships from . It's true to size , I think I ordered the XL and it's plenty Big ! The lettering is less bold then I thought it may be. That's the only thing I was slightly disappointed in . Otherwise it's a great shirt to wear over yoga pants to walk or work out in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Alexandria Quartet (The Alexandria Quartet #1-4); Author: Lawrence Durrell; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Vedn'zh si govorikh s edin priiatel i toi me popita: "Ako znaesh, che tsialata ti biblioteka shche izgori do osnovi i imash v'zmozhnost da spasish edna edinstvena kniga ot plam'tsite - koia shche e tia?" Na koeto, bez v'obshche da se zamisliam, otgovorikh "Aleksandriiski kvartet" na Lor'ns Dar'l. Tezi, koito sa cheli knigite na Dzherald Dar'l, razkazvashchi za detstvoto mu na ostrov Korfu, sigurno si spomniat artistichniia brat na Dzheri - Lari. Nai-golemiiat v semeistvoto, vechno obgraden ot leko chalnati khora na izkustvoto i vodeshch s tiakh bezkraini d'lbokomisleni razgovori na temi za zhivota, vselenata i vsichko ostanalo. Ot gledna tochka na Dzherald, Lari sigurno naistina e bil nai-golemiiat dosadnik na sveta. Kogato obache prochetokh veroiatno nai-prochutata kniga na golemiia Dar'l - "Aleksandriiski kvartet" - si dadokh smetka, che avtor't e bil v p'lnoto si pravo da se vbesiava ot skorpionite v kibriteni kutiiki, nalazvashchi go nai-neochakvano, dokato se e s'sredotochil v'rkhu porednata si tvorcheska ideia. Zashchoto knigite mu sa razlichni ot vsichko drugo, koeto s'm chela, a s'shchevremenno v tiakh ima vsichko, koeto ima v edin dob'r roman. Te s'd'rzhat tseliia zhivot, a nai-mnogo ot nego ima tochno v "Aleksandriiski kvartet". Knigata se s'stoi ot 4 chasti, kato samo poslednata e khronologichno prod'lzhenie na p'rvite tri. Avtor't tv'rdi, che e opisval s'bitiiata ne v reda, v koito sa se sluchili, a v reda, po koito za pr'v p't sa stanali vazhni za nego. V nachaloto roman't se chete trudno, no postepenno uvlicha i te ostavia s krainoto vpechatlenie, che toku-shcho si prochel nai-p'strata i zhiva kniga, pisana niakoga.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: East of Eden; Author: John Steinbeck; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Tuk niama da kazha mnogo ot prekrasnite neshcha, koito tazi kniga nap'lno zasluzhava da b'dat kazani za neia. Shche gi prem'lcha, zashchoto iskam da aktsentiram v'rkhu tova, koeto mi se stori tolkova liubopitno, che izv'n konteksta na knigata me glozhdi i do dnes v'pros't "viarno li e, ne e li". Stava duma za t'lkuvaniiata, koito Li dava na edin i s'shchi tekst v bibleiskata istoriia na Kain i Avel. Onezi tri varianta na choveshkoto povedenie spriamo grekha - "triabva da go pobedish", "pobedi go!" i "ti mozhesh da go pobedish". Vinagi s'm se pitala dali "avtentichniiat prevod", kakto go predstavia Li, e izmislitsa na Stainbek ili ne, i ako ne e, otk'de toi e nauchil vsichko tova i zashcho nikoi drug ne go e znael togava?! V'v vseki sluchai - izmislitsa ili ne - az d'lboko viarvam, che traktovkata na Li e viarnata. Zashchoto tsialata ideia za svobodnata volia na choveka se s'd'rzha v onova edinstveno izrechenie. A tsialata kniga, za koiato govorim sega, e nasochena k'm s'shchata tazi ideia. Tova e i osnovnata prichina tolkova da ia kharesvam.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: И изгрява слънце /Фиеста/; Author: Ernest Hemingway; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Liubimata mi kniga na Kheminguei. Che go biva da razkazva, tova e iasno, no tuk razkazva za neshcha, koito v niakak'v smis'l sa mi se sluchvali. Veroiatno zatova s'm priv'rzana tochno k'm "I sl'ntse izgriava", a ne k'm "Za kogo bie kambanata" naprimer. Liubimata mi knizhna geroinia, chast ot koiato vinagi s'm vizhdala v sebe si. Nazdrave, leidi Bret Ashli.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Кентърбърийски разкази; Author: Geoffrey Chaucer; Genres: history, poetry, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Sled "Kent'rb'riiski razkazi", Bokachoviiat "Dekameron" veche ne mi beshe interesen :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow; Author: Jerome K. Jerome; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: Nikoga niama da zabravia istoriiata za nemskoto leglo. Tia e sred tezi, pri vsiako preprochitane na koito me napushva neovladiaem smiakh, v'preki che s'm ia chela tolkova p'ti, che bi triabvalo veche da s'm pretr'pnala.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Крал Артур; Author: Roger Lancelyn Green; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Chela s'm ia stotitsi p'ti. S'vsem skoro si ia pripomnikh, zashchoto se opitakh da razkazha na priiateli 2 ot istoriite za s'r Gauein. Gledakha me kato Shekherazada, dano s'm gi zapalila :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Демонът и сеньорита Прим; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Kolkoto i neveroiatno da izglezhda, okaza se v'zmozhno - kharesa mi kniga na Koeliu! Predpolagam prichinata e, che e dosta po-razlichna ot ostanalite - ili pone na men taka mi se stori. Sravniavaiki reitinga i sred fenovete tuk s tozi na drugi knigi na s'shchiia avtor ustanovikh, che e nai-nedoliubvanata. Bingo!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ангелски езици; Author: Dimitre Dinev; Genres: fiction; Review: Vseki zapalen chitatel veroiatno pomni onezi si nevr'stni godini, v koito e pogl'shchal niakoi roman na Diuma ili Zhiul Vern za 2 dni, d'lboko uvlechen i nesposoben da se otk'sne ot cheteneto. Tazi kniga me v'rna k'm moite takiva spomeni i gi povtori v nastoiashcheto.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Децата на дракона; Author: Pavel Petkov; Genres: ; Review: Avtor't ochevidno ne pritezhava smraziavashch pisatelski talant, no za smetka na tova istoriite mu sa interesni. Kupikh si knigata, za da sravnia opisanite v neia vpechatleniia ot Kitai s moite sobstveni i da pridobiia oshche. Tselta e postignata i to s udovolstvie.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Светлинка над главата; Author: Dimitre Dinev; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Abe toia chovek me smaiva. Ot predtiineidzh'rska v'zrast ne s'm pogl'shchala knigi s tak'v kh's, kak'vto mi predizvikvat negovite. Chetete go!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Последна любов; Author: William Wharton; Genres: graphic, comics, romance, fiction; Review: Mai edinstvenata kniga na Uiliam Uort'n, koiato ne mi kharesa osobeno. Sp'vakh s v teksta neprek'snato, koeto ne se e sluchvalo s drugite mu knigi, ako che sa p'lni s opisaniia, obiasneniia i otkloneniia. A istoriiata - stiga be, tova che e neobichaina ne ia pravi avtomatichno dobra.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: China already snapping up U.S. farm goods, Trump claims; Abstract: President Donald Trump boasted Sunday without providing evidence that China had "already begun" making large purchases of U.S. agricultural products as part of last week's tariff deal with Beijing.; Category: finance
Title: It's not just the cost of tipping that upsets customers: It's the lack of price transparency; Abstract: What is it about tipping that makes people lose their minds?; Category: finance
Title: Man charged with attempted murder of LMPD officer; Abstract: A man is accused of shooting at a Louisville Metro police officer responding to a domestic call over the weekend. According to an arrest slip, police responded to the 4800 block of Saint Leo Place Sunday on reports of a domestic incident. Police said when officers arrived, they were greeted by two victims who told police there several other people inside the home, including an armed man. An officer said he started giving commands to Joseph...; Category: news
Title: Cracks found on 38 of 810 Boeing 737 NG jets inspected globally; Abstract: Cracks found on 38 of 810 Boeing 737 NG jets inspected globally; Category: news
Title: Photo of emotional nurse after 'particularly hard day' goes viral; Abstract: Her sister revealed that she had just wrapped up four days worth of work that included assisting in the delivery of a stillborn baby.; Category: health
Title: Former Fort Worth officer who shot Atatiana Jefferson refuses to speak with detectives about her death; Abstract: Detectives have seen body camera footage and heard an 8-year-old boy tell them how Atatiana Jefferson died but the officer who shot her has not shared his side of the story.; Category: news
Title: Cuomo signs law aimed at weakening Trump's pardon power, closes 'double jeopardy' loophole; Abstract: Lawmakers said the measure was necessary to ensure state investigations don't get derailed by the president.; Category: news
Title: Baltimore State's Attorney Mosby says she has compiled names of 'hundreds of officers' with credibility issues; Abstract: Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced this week that her office has identified "hundreds" of police officers suspected of misconduct that calls into question their credibility, and that she has provided a list of their names to the police department. Mosby made the announcement Monday night at a policing forum downtown. She has repeatedly declined to answer questions ...; Category: news
Title: Jussie Smollett fails to persuade judge to drop Chicago lawsuit seeking $130,000 fine; Abstract: Jussie Smollett failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a civil suit by city seeking $130,000 for wasting police time.; Category: tv
Title: Teen given 8 years in prison for gang-related hate crime of student caught on tape; Abstract: A California teenager has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a gang-affiliated hate crime assault on another student.; Category: news
Title: Boris Johnson wins key Brexit bill vote but faces another; Abstract: LONDON (AP) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson cleared one hurdle Tuesday when lawmakers approved his European Union divorce bill in principle in the House of Commons, but he faces another vote that could still derail his plans to take Britain out of the bloc on Oct. 31. The House of Commons voted 329-299 to send the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill on for further scrutiny and possible amendments. The government wants the Commons...; Category: news
Title: Boris Loses Control as Parliament Rejects Brexit Exit Plan; Abstract: Boris Johnson's "do or die" pledge to take Britain out of the European Union by Oct. 31 was quashed by Parliament on Tuesday night, handing the initiative to the EU to trigger a British election. Johnson said he would call for a general election if British lawmakers refused to allow him to rush through his deal and the EU proposed a new extension of three months or more. Under a law passed in Westminster last month, Johnson is not allowed...; Category: news
Title: Georgia sheriff's 'No Trick-or-Treat' signs trigger lawsuit from sex offenders; Abstract: A group of sex offenders in Georgia is suing the Butts County Sheriff's office for posting "No Trick-or-Treat" signs on their homes.; Category: news
Title: Driver dies days after pickup collided with small plane; Abstract: Patrick J. Schounard died from injuries he suffered when a single-engine aircraft attempting to land collided with his pickup truck in Wisconsin.; Category: news
Title: Southwest Airlines flight diverted: Man assaulted flyers, police say; Abstract: The Southwest Airlines flight from Dallas was headed to Los Angeles International Airport when it had to make an unplanned stop in Tucson, Arizona.; Category: travel
Title: 2 charged in murder of Alabama girl Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney; Abstract: Two suspects have been charged with murder in the death of a 3-year-old Alabama girl who went missing from an outdoor birthday party on Oct. 12.; Category: news
Title: Ex-San Bernardino policeman under investigation after shooting man whose hands were in the air; Abstract: San Bernardino, California, police command the man drop his gun and put up his hands. He complies, albeit slowly, but when he refuses orders to stop walking toward officers, one of them shoots him five times in a flash, bodycam footage shows.; 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: Nor'easter to grind at US East Coast this weekend; Abstract: High winds, heavy surf and drenching rain will pound part of the southern Atlantic coast this weekend, but some impact from the storm will expand to the coastal Northeast later this weekend to early next week.; Category: weather | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Health Warrior Chia Bars 8 Flavor Variety Pack (16 Bars); Brand: Health Warrior; Review: wow. Was hoping everyone was exaggerating when they said these are tiny. They really are tiny. Way overpriced for the size, will definitely not be buying again. Only gave two stars because the ones I have tried taste good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: KIND Bars, Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt, Gluten Free, 1.4 Ounce Bars, 12 Count; Brand: KIND; Review: I have bought all three flavors included in the variety pack at the grocery store regularly, but out of convenience ordered them on Amazon. They were just delivered today and I ate one, and nearly cracked a tooth they are so hard! I have never found Kind bars to be hard, crunchy, etc. but I just had the most rock hard granola bar of my life. Will definitely not be ordering again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KIND Bars, Dark Chocolate Chili Almond, Gluten Free, 1.4 Ounce Bars, 12 Count; Brand: KIND; Review: I have bought all three flavors included in the variety pack at the grocery store regularly, but out of convenience ordered them on Amazon. They were just delivered today and I ate one, and nearly cracked a tooth they are so hard! I have never found Kind bars to be hard, crunchy, etc. but I just had the most rock hard granola bar of my life. Will definitely not be ordering again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kind Bars, Madagascar Vanilla Almond, Gluten Free, Low Sugar, 1.4oz; Brand: KIND; Review: I have bought all three flavors included in the variety pack at the grocery store regularly, but out of convenience ordered them on Amazon. They were just delivered today and I ate one, and nearly cracked a tooth they are so hard! I have never found Kind bars to be hard, crunchy, etc. but I just had the most rock hard granola bar of my life. Will definitely not be ordering again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KIND Bars, Caramel Almond and Sea Salt, Gluten Free, 1.4 Ounce Bars, 12 Count; Brand: KIND; Review: I have bought all three flavors included in the variety pack at the grocery store regularly, but out of convenience ordered them on Amazon. They were just delivered today and I ate one, and nearly cracked a tooth they are so hard! I have never found Kind bars to be hard, crunchy, etc. but I just had the most rock hard granola bar of my life. Will definitely not be ordering again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Biena Chickpea Snacks – 2oz Grab & Go, Honey Roasted (pack of 6); Brand: Biena; Review: I typically buy Saffron Road baked chickpeas at the grocery store but decided to try these. The Biena chickpeas are by far the worst baked chickpeas I've ever had - they all seem to have a weird not super crunchy texture, the flavors are off, and generally kind of bland. Definitely will not be repurchasing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Chrissy Teigen Predicts The Office's Jim and Pam Are Divorced Now, Sends Twitter into a Tailspin; Abstract: Chrissy Teigen Predicts The Office's Jim and Pam Are Divorced; Category: tv
Title: "You've Got to Stop This": Jared Leto Fumed Over New 'Joker' Movie; Abstract: The actor, who played the character in 'Suicide Squad,' felt "alienated and upset" when Warner Bros. greenlit Todd Phillips' version with Joaquin Phoenix instead.; Category: movies
Title: MLB umpire Eric Cooper dead at 52; Abstract: Cooper served as an MLB umpire for 21 years.; Category: sports
Title: The Rock's Gnarly Palm Is a Testament to Life Without Lifting Gloves; Abstract: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's gnarly palm was on display in a recent Instagram snap. But don't be grossed out think of it as a testament to hard work and loads of reps.; Category: health
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: Rip Taylor's Cause of Death Revealed, Memorial Service Scheduled for Later This Month; Abstract: The comedian died at the age of 84 last month.; Category: tv | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nutramax Cosequin DS Chewable Tablets for Dogs; Brand: Nutramax Laboratories; Review: My dog thinks these are treats; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ALFHEIM Dog Seat Covers, Noslip Pet Seat Cover with Anchors for Secure Fit and Hammock; Brand: ALFHEIM; Review: It fits very well I have it over a more custom fit seat cover so it is like back up protection. If you want to improve it put sides on it like the skirt the bottom has and then tie the sides around the back. Face it there is no way to contain dog hair. But all in all it is a good cover.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Original Anxiety Wrap; Brand: The Company of Animals; Review: Difficult to put on and take off.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American Kennel Club AKC Anti Anxiety and Stress Relief Calming Coat for Dogs; Brand: American Kennel Club; Review: It seems to be of some benefit. My dog is much more relaxed or is just so uncomfortable she forgets she is riding in the car. The shaking has stopped but still some panting. Lots of anxiety riding in the car. Better than drugs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Milk-Bone Flavor Snacks Dog Treats; Brand: Milk-Bone; Review: Dog loves these; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spot Farms Natural Cut All Natural Human Grade Dog Treats; Brand: Spot Farms; Review: Shelby loves these. Seem to be very lean so assume low fat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW1410 Rowing Machine Rower with Full Motion Arms and LCD Monitor; Brand: Sunny Health & Fitness; Review: For the price this rowing machine is pretty amazing. I have it on level 6 and I do 15 minutes a day and I feel better already after only using it for a month.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Foam Roller, LuxFit Premium High Density Foam Roller - Extra Firm With 3 Year Warranty; Brand: LuxFit; Review: Lets me crack my back by myself. Feels great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polar M400 GPS Smart Sports Watch; Brand: Polar; Review: Works as expected, but the watch is cracking around the back. I don't know how long it will last or if the waterproofing will hold up. Luckily I bought it mainly for the heart rate monitor, not the watch.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Survival and Cross Jump Rope - Premium Quality - Best for Boxing MMA Fitness Training - Speed; Brand: Survival and Cross; Review: So far it's great. Just have to hope it doesn't break like a few others have had happen. It does seem like the plastic is kinda cheap, so I guess we'll see.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CAP Barbell Puzzle Exercise Mat with EVA Foam Interlocking Tiles, 1/2-Inch; Brand: CAP Barbell; Review: So I'm not sure if this is the way all these mat companies do this, but I bought these thinking they would fit with some existing mats I have. They would except the pattern is mirrored. They only fit if one or the other of the mats is upside down. Looking at other manufactures, it seems they all slightly alter the cut so they probably won't fit with most other mats.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Alondra Villas Suites; City: Puerto Del Carmen Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: First Villa holiday ever and have to say don't know how I would go back to the standard self catering hotel/apartment holiday. We booked a three bedroomed villa for 5 adults and a one year old toddler. This was my first visit to Alondra but my partner and his family's second visit and everyone had a brilliant holiday. The villas are so modern, clean, secure, well maintained. Every member of staff was so helpful and friendly. Anything we asked for was delivered promptly. The team of cleaners are so efficient, in clean and out in no time. Having all the mod cons like microwave, fan oven, fridge freezer, washing machine etc is such a plus. Our toddler had a minor incident and had to go to hospital. The lady in reception quickly sorted a taxi for us, rang the hospital to say we were coming, this help when stressed out is so much appreciated. Location wise it is a bit out of the way but has to be due to the size of the complex but is so peaceful. Walk downhill to shops/pubs is good but return journey would recommend a taxi. Wifi can be a little hit and miss but you are on holidays is wifi a necessity?? Such a pity that the onsite restaurant is not opened, it would be a massive plus to be able to eat onsite or even have a coffee or drink on the days you don't fancy heading downtown. A small shop for the essentials like water, milk etc onsite would also be good as its a bit of a trek to the supermarkets and uphill coming back. Café Non Solo (nearby) is great for breakfast, lunch, drinks it closes around 6/7pm. Taxis are always available down at nearby THB Flora apartments. Would love to afford to return to Alondra again and next time would love to stay in one of the suites. Definitely worth a visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Riverside Park Hotel Leisure Club; City: Enniscorthy County Wexford; Review: 5 adults and one child, a one year old toddler stayed at The Riverside Park on Sunday 18th January. Have been to the Riverside before for weddings, functions, to eat but never stayed over. Really enjoyed our January break away. The staff are a credit to the owners and management of the hotel, so friendly and very good to my little girl, gave her lots of attention, making this hotel an ideal spot for anyone with kids. We stayed in the rooms at the front of the hotel overlooking the river Slaney. Rooms and beds very comfy. Works were going on our floor following morning but you wouldn't even hear the workmen, good to see that they hotel is constantly improving and updating. Good sign. We ate in the Alamo, we had booked dinner with our package but it was a set menu. We asked the waitress could we order from the full menu if we wanted to and she said it was no problem, we could just pay the difference. We were delighted. Food was delicious, well presented and we were so full by the end of three courses. Breakfast next morning was excellent, was very impressed with the table of gluten free coeliac food and dedicated toaster, this would be great for any coeliac. We used the leisure facilities, don't forget your swimming hat or you can buy one there. Great to see a hotel so busy with local people using the gym and pool also. Staff throughout this hotel were so accommodating, friendly and helpful. Would recommend and thanks for a lovely stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kilford Arms Hotel; City: Kilkenny County Kilkenny; Review: To be able to say that every staff member I came across from reception to bar men, to dining room staff to nightclub security, everyone was so friendly, so helpful and great fun, Kilford Arms should be very proud of a hard working staff. Great value, yes it is a noisy hotel but to be expected, it has a late night venue, it has a nightclub and its on the busiest road in Kilkenny with a lot of other licenced late night premises around it. We had a great night, breakfast was lovely, dining room wasn't busy as its big enough to cater for everyone which is a hard find these days, in other hotels you would be queuing, not in this hotel. Staff are very easy going and do their best to ensure that you enjoy your stay which we did and we will return, great value for money...maybe not a place to go with a young family but plenty other hotels in Kilkenny...Has free Wifi...This is a FUN hotel :) Thanks Kilford Arms.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Caybeach Sun; City: Playa Blanca Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Having read some reviews I was apprehensive but no need to be. We had a great family holiday at Caybeach Sun. We found the staff here very friendly and hardworking. The best thing was how quiet even though busy these apts were. We were in Room 410. Previously refurbished very clean great walk in shower. Excellent cleaners. We were self catering so can't comment on AI. On site shop great value n good opening hours. Our daughter loved the baby pool and the waterslides. Would definitely go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amber Springs Hotel and Health Spa; City: Gorey County Wexford; Review: Myself, my husband and 4 year old daughter headed to the Amber Springs for 2 nights purchased on Pigsback as a gift. For a treat, I looked up special offers in their spa beforehand. On their brochure on their website they advertised a Yummy Mummy package with 4 treatments including dry flotation which is what I wanted. I messaged the Spa to enquire further and was told the package had changed, it no longer included dry flotation. I pointed out it was in their brochure and was told that should have been changed. I didn't push it but thought it was bad form error on their part. Anyway €70 saved. With an open mind thankfully our visit was completely different. Every staff member very helpful and a credit to this hotel. We stayed in the new family suites (upgraded at a cost of €30 per night weekday night off peak). Fab room with extra room with bunk beds. Very spacious. New and clean. Construction going on but not disruptive. Great for kids - the pool the soft play area the petting farm the playground and we paid a small fee to go on the fun train down to feed ducks. We ate in hotel for breakfast and on first night in restaurant on ground floor. Food very good. Ordered a chicken burger with a side of Asian slaw, this arrived in a tiny dish (that jam or marmalade would be served in) more a thimble and was charged €3.50. Enjoyed our stay and would return. Still disappointed didn't get to use spa.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Talbot Suites at Stonebridge; City: Wexford County Wexford; Review: 4 of us stayed at the Talbot Suites 2 bed sea view last weekend. Was worth the extra for sea view as even though it's in a busy location the view is just lovely. Before our visit we had to amend our booking and it was no issue for which I would give the Talbot Group Reservations a lot of credit for. We are in the Talbot while waiting for apartment to be ready. Parking handy in an adjoined multistory. If i was to give some constructive feedback we found the check in time of 4pm and checkout time of 10am limited our stay a little....probably because we would have happily stayed longer. Spotlessly clean but maybe provide some more towels and toilet rolls when 4 adults sharing. We loved it and will definitely be back. Thank You.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: The Eagle; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Y'all, the Eagle is poppin! It's a really cool place to gather with friends to chill, laugh, and eat good food! I love the big booths they have, they are really fun to sit at and sometimes I like to sit in the back just to have more privacy! So let's get to it! Food! I always get their half chicken! I love the little wings and thighs! The special sauce that they use, honey mixed with a little spice is really bomb! The only thing is, that they're not consistent with making sure your chicken comes out fresh and hot! It's been more than a few times where Ive had it and it's luke warm and every one knows, you gotta have HOT chicken! Their Mac and cheese is really good! It's so creamy and moist! I love the crust that they sprinkle on top too! You can also ask them to add chicken to it with the honey sauce and baby!!! Finger lickin good!! The sweet potatoes are so good, the serve them with marshmallows on top but they are REALLY sweet so just make sure your tastebuds can handle them!! Now their Kale salad is poppin! Talk about about fresh apples, homemade croutons that are made out of their corn bread, yellow raisins and a very tasty dressing to top it off! I get it every time! My friend ordered the chicken sandwich and it was served with coleslaw and fries and she loved it!! The serving of all of their sides are shareable so just make sure that you aren't ordering too much! Lastly, they open late afternoon so be aware of that and they generally have a 30 minute wait on seating! Also, parking is limited on Mass Ave and you have to pay at the parking booth. It's no more than $2 for a couple of hours! Just be prepared! Overall, The Eagle is one of my favorite spots! Just remember to ask them to serve all your food HOT!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sushi Boss; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I really felt like I was in a McDonald's restaurant! I mentioned to the cook that It was my first time visiting and if he could explain the process behind making my own sushi! He was so dry and said that they were just like the subway of sushi and that's it? Well at least subway has labels of everything. lol I get that they were busy, but he could at least explained the different sides they offer! I decided to get shrimp, cucumber, avocado, and mango! It wasn't bad!! The mango tastes really good! I topped it with the boss sauce and it was definitely Spicy! I then opted to get a salad and while the lettuce at the top of the bowl looked extra green and delicious. The lettuce at the bottom was yellow and brown so I decided not to get it! The cashier was very nice which I appreciated but he was also doing 3 things at once outside of ringing up my order! Overall, the sushi is pretty good! Just know exactly what you want and how you want it because the experience is NOT there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chick-fil-A; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Never have I ever been treated with so much disrespect as I was with this Chic fil A. The crazy thing it was a simple fix. So real quick. I am in the drive thru and order a Chic Fil A Deluxe meal WITH pepper jack cheese. The lady that assisted me ordered it with American Cheese. No problem. I let the runner know they simply have the wrong cheese and if they could fix the problem. The runner looked at me like I did something wrong and that I shouldn't have asked for my food to be fix. The cashier yelled out, what happened now with a frown on his face. The runner let him know the problem. So the cashier gave my food to someone and they peeled the American cheese off and placed a cold piece of Pepper Jack Cheese on my sandwhich! They tried it. I asked them can they warm it up or give me a new sandwich. I want my food nice and hot, like the company promised it would be. The cashier said no, we don't warm up food. I then asked if they can make me a new sandwich. He said no! So I asked if I could speak with the manager and she told me that there is nothing that they could do. I kindly asked for a refund and went on my way! I did call the store back to put in a formal complaint. I let her know how rude her staff was and what she plan to do to fix the problem! She kept apologizing for the inconvenience. I told her that I she's already apologized but how she Plan to fix the problem to make the next customer have a better experience than me. She kept saying she apologize. Lord, I didn't get anywhere with her. She then asked for my phone number and said that she would add a free meal to my app! It's been 2 weeks and I still don't have anything on my app! I'm afraid to call again because I don't want to have to get upset all over again. I'll make sure I stay in Avon if I order Chic fil A again. I cannot stand a liar and a company that doesn't take accountability!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: King Wok; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: One thing I appreciate is amazing service and while this is a small family owned business, they always make sure that they treat their customers with the upmost respect! When you first walk in, they have two sides that you can sit on and you can help yourself to seating. If they are very busy, then they will greet you at the door and seat you where they feel is best. They just started doing this because Of Covid. The servers are also the cashiers, but they make sure they are patient, they explain the menus well if you need help, and they always give advice! I always get a lady, she wears a pony tail most times. She is always nice and have the most calm spirit! There was one time I got a young guy who served us! Oh his service was next level! He explained all of their soups thoroughly and even gave us a sample of their most popular soup on the house! I can go on and on, but we must talk about this here food! I ordered the Pho Ga and dumplings pan seared. The Pho Ga soup is a chicken based broth with chicken, jasmine noodles and onions. The broth is so good, you can see the fat bubbles in the soup from the chicken broth and mannn... what an indicator that the broth has been cooking and marinating in the chicken to perfection. They also bring you a side of bean sprouts, basil leaf, lime, and fresh jalapeño. You gotta add at least the sprouts and basil to make the soup good! I love the sprouts because ift add texture to the soup and the basil adds a fresh taste to the soup as well! I never really can taste the lime but I squeeze it on there anyway! I don't fool too much with fresh jalapeños lol. On their tables are two sauces, hoisin and Sriracha sauce! I also add a little bit of both to my soup! Well maybe a lot because it takes the soup to the next level! Hoisin is a sweet brown sauce and the sriracha sauce is of course red. Now my dumplings, man man man! I'm sorry yall, I went straight to town on them and totally forgot to take a pic! I have to do better but Those bad boys are finger lickin good! They were so fresh and hot, one side was pan seared which added a little crisp to the dumplings! They serve them with a special sauce which I do like and I feel it compliments them well. It reminds me of a soy sauce. The sodium is very high in the sauce so my secret to you is add hoisin sauce in and stir it up really good! Viola!! Everything is served to perfection! Lol! I will always support this business!! They are so sweet and their food is so bomb! I hope you one day get to experience this restaurant the way that I did!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Java House Coffee Bar; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Such a Cute little coffee house! Parking is a little difficult to find due to it being surrounded by apartment complexes and houses but I did love the trail that is literally next to the shop. Its also very busy! They have a good amount of seating but due to Covid, it's not that convenient because you will have one person taking up a 4 top table. It'll be nice if they could spread some tables out and if need be push together for bigger parties. Their staff was pretty friendly as well! Expect to pay between $4-$6 depending on what you order. I had their Tedster which is basically a salted caramel latte. It was pretty good! I prefer it to be a little sweeter! We had the chance to find a table outside, the weather was really nice so I had a good experience enjoying my latte. Check them out!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holliday Park; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Took my maternity pics here and also had the pleasure of bringing another beautiful mom out to take photos here! The best part is the little garden they have! The park is always clean and everyone is so friendly!! I really do love it here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burnside Express Collision; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Someone smacked my car at Speedway Gas station and ran so I went through my auto insurance and did a claim and they recommended Burnside Collision. First off, I absolutely hate taking my car to get fixed BUT I had the pleasure of being taken care of by Nick! Let Me tell you... He was so professional, so knowledgeable, and so caring while servicing my car. He mentioned that he had to take my car to the back and mark it up. He pulled my car around with a million markings on my entire car. Lol he wanted to show me exactly what they were going to fix, what they were not going to fix, and how. Nick also reminded me of how much gas I had in my car. After leaving my car in their car, Burnside sent me text messages of estimates of how much it would cost and how long it would take. I was looking at a 5 day turn around. The next day, two days later, I received a phone call stating my car was ready to go! Not only did they fix my car, they cleaned my car and as a courtesy they also fixed my lightbulb! When I picked up my car, Nick was there to greet me. He pulled my car around and explained to me every single thing they fixed! First off, it's nice to have the same person to work with the entire time. Second, It's refreshing to experience working with good businesses and knowledgeable associates and to top it off, they have a warranty on what they fixed. I'm so happy my car insurance recommended them! It's pricey, but it's So worth it! P.S the receptionist was bomb as well! She remembered who I was and asked about my kids! She was super sweet, patient and always had a smile on her face! 5 stars for her too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cheesecake Factory - Indianapolis; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: It feels so good to be taken care of and I must say our Server Lucus did just that! He was very personable, knowledgeable, and so warm and hospitable! With a menu like Cheesecakes, you definitely need someone like him! Guys, it's a million things on the menu so make sure you look at it before hand! Our wait was an hour and twenty minutes so if you plan to go on a Saturday, you'll have plenty of time Lol! If you don't like over populated places, especially with COVID, this may not be the spot for you. They're seating every table. I ordered the chicken taquitos and they were good but they definitely could have been hot (temp wise) I'm sure they were left out a little while. For my entree I ordered the Louisiana pasta. The presentation of the dish was good, but the seasoning lacked so bad. The chicken was cooked to a perfect crisp but again, It was very flavorless. I was so disappointed because we waited SO LONG to eat. The service was there, but the cooks definitely need to season their food. What's good service without tasty food!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Naf Naf Grill; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Checked out this place because I've been craving Mediterranean food and it was pretty good. The restaurant was super clean and The style of the it reminded me of chipotle. Looking at the food, You could tell the it had been sitting for a while. But the reviews are what kept me going. The staff was pretty friendly and were very open to telling us what their favorite thing to order was which is always a plus for me. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma with lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes salad, and onions and it was tasty! The chicken had a lot of flavor and garlic sauce was really good! My pita was super soft too! My friend ordered the plate and he really enjoyed his food. The only change for him is that he wish his fried chicken was fresh! If the food was fresh and hot, it would have been a perfect experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Joie Nails; City: Zionsville, IN; Review: I really enjoyed my time here today! The staff so friendly, efficient, clean, and funny! I was offered beverages during my visit and I was immediately assisted. They were really busy but my Tech Kenny took his time on my feet. Clipped my nails and polished them to perfection. He also was very gentle and very professional! Jimmy, another tech was very funny and nice too. I got the Signature Pedicure with the Spearmint Eucalyptus scrub. They used this wax melt to soften my skin and it felt SO amazing! I wish he could have allowed it to stay on longer to get my full monies worth. Lol I will definitely be back soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thai Select; City: Zionsville, IN; Review: Love the vibe here! The ambiance is really nice and the restaurant is super clean. This would be a cute spot for a first date. I ordered the mango curry. It's super sweet with big chunks of mango, shrimp, chicken, colored peppers and green beans. One thing to keep in mind with this dish is that You get a big bowl of curry with very small scoop of rice and if you want more rice, you will get charged $2.00 more for another small scoop. Another thing to keep in mind is the price increase on their menu. Prices have gone up $2-3 on most items. So expect to spend between $12-20 on entrees. I would come back again and try the drunken noodle, my friend ordered it and it looked bomb! She loved it and it was portioned right.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Dead Wrong; Author: Allen Wyler; Review: I have never been disappointed with this author. Always a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Painless; Author: Visit Amazon's Derek Ciccone Page; Review: Absolutely loved this book. The characters are endearing and the plot intriguing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boat Man: A Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Dustin Stevens Page; Review: Dustin Stevens never disappoints. His characters are great and his twisted plots keep you wanting more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boat Man; Author: Visit Amazon's Dustin Stevens Page; Review: Dustin Stevens never disappoints. His characters are great and his twisted plots keep you wanting more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ice (Dr. Leah Andrews and Jack Hobson Thrillers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Tinto Page; Review: Great characters loved the book. I look forward to another book featuring Jack and Leah.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Seaventures Dive Rig; City: Pulau Sipadan Semporna District Sabah; Review: Great experience! Everything was as promised - unlimited diving, amazing underwater sights, experienced divemasters, friendly fellow divers, cheerful staff and perfect weather and sea conditions. I had booked the 5 day - 4 nights package and got to dive Sipadan first three days in a row, plus night dives on the house reef. Chose to dive Mabul and Kapalai the next day and was the best five days of diving ever - 19 dives in total. Highly Recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hermanus Backpackers; City: Hermanus Overstrand Overberg District Western Cape; Review: nice place to hang out. chilled out crew, make you feel as part of the team cool pool in the backyard very good braai in the evening - highly recommended good lounge with everything a backpacker needs - a guitar, books to read, comfy sofas, telly and wi-fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Fields Farm; City: The Crags Plettenberg Bay Western Cape; Review: Having stayed a week at the Four Fields farm I felt at home in this cheerful lil place along the South Africa's fabled Garden Route. Four Fields B&B is at a delightful location with a relaxed vibe which makes it the best place to unwind. The delicious fresh bread that Graeme makes every morning is alone worth a ride down from Cape Town! Overall a great experience with Felicity and Graeme making the experience one of the best one could ask for! Tanvir Shah.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carnival Court Backpackers; City: Cape Town Central Western Cape; Review: great location on long street loud and noisy in the evenings, pick this place if you really wanna party every night light wasn't working in my single room but was fixed in five minutes great cafes and restaurants for meals across the street nothing exceptionally good, nothing exceptionally disappointing. good value for the price. just stayed a night, can't see myself staying much more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kyari Corbett; City: Jim Corbett National Park Nainital District Uttarakhand; Review: The location of the resort - deep inside the Corbett jungles - makes it a very relaxing place to unwind from the Delhi rush. The warm friendly local staff ensured that I was well served and my stay was peaceful and enjoyable. And now the exciting part: within an hour of my arrival we had a wild elephant walk along the resort gates so we went out for our night lantern walk chasing the elephant from a safe distance - now that is an experience money can't buy! Its a clean, tidy, well-maintained resort, great value for money and highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lemon Tree Hotel East Delhi Mall Kaushambi; City: Ghaziabad Ghaziabad District Uttar Pradesh; Review: My wife and I stayed at this relaxed and refreshing property for a five day / four night holiday and enjoyed every moment of our time there. The staff is warm, welcoming and friendly which made us feel comfortable through every moment of our stay. Wish the best for all the people involved in making this a breezy cheerful property. Best regards, Nilu & Tash.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot spring Health Care; City: Shimla Shimla District Himachal Pradesh; Review: My wife and I stayed here for a 6D/5N honeymoon package - beautiful location in a valley along the Sutlej river with the green hills of the Himalayas all around. Please note that it is 2+ hours from Shimla station - no matter that their booking agents are convinced its a quick 90 minutes drive - its not. The strong positives: Very cheerful local staff, warm friendly and courteous. There were some coordination issues with F&B on the first day but this was quickly resolved once raised. Sharmaji who runs the operations is very guest-friendly, a happy person who is quick to understand a guest's needs. The Spa service and the Thermal pool is brilliantly managed and the decorated private pool is definitely a relaxing personal experience strongly recommended for couples. Recommend also the Khatri dhaba just outside the hotel which serves unlimited vegetarian Thali for that touch of real local cuisine from the mountains. Breakfast is basic fare, but nice and cheerful, and serves its purpose. Good place, worth the trip!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Last Train from Cuernavaca; Author: Visit Amazon's Lucia St. Clair Robson Page; Review: This was so good I stayed up late to read it. The characters were inviting and I related to them all. Well researched and well done! Great read! Make sure you put it at the TOP of your Summer reading list!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The True Father; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Law Page; Review: I just finished enjoying this book and from the start did not want to put it down. It is a well done story with plenty of action, romance and interesting turns. It highlights a young man's quest to get to know his father and himself. I loved the rodeo action and an inside look at the modern day rodeo life. It is well written and researched with a good look at human redemption and mercy. I highly recommend this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tracks of Hope: A Modern Day Western; Author: Visit Amazon's Don Bendell Page; Review: Heart... When I think about Don Bendell I think about having heart. I have known Don and his lovely wife Shirley for many years and have seen his heart in action whether teaching my son how to be a gentleman or to kick the snot out of someone in a karate class. I have seen Don lavish the most amazing gifts on his friends, family and throw his wife an incredible party when she was inducted into the Karate Hall of Fame, spending many months planning each and every detail of the evening to be a sweet "This is your life" night, inviting her oldest and dearest friends and family members to surprise her. I have watched Don work tirelessly to help a kid learn to be a valuable asset to society when others had given up and be the first to tell someone when they are heading in the wrong direction. Don and I have not always agreed on things but I always know where he stands and am comfortable letting him know where I stand also and know without a doubt that if I needed him or Shirley they would be there immediately and would bring the cavalry along! I have seen inside Don's heart, quite literally... and it is a good heart. Don has an ability to tell jokes and stories like few I have seen. I have been exasperated at him for telling an off color joke and in the next moment laughing at another joke. Don can take a two minute story and make it a fantastic and detailed tale. While I am not always a huge detail person, Don is for sure and you will know EXACTLY what was happening, who was there and how it all looked, smelled and felt. That is why he is good at what he does as a writer and as an accomplished tracker. I was excited when Don and Shirley drove down my long driveway a few weeks ago to visit. I don't get to see them nearly enough and it is always a treat. I was happy when Don handed me a signed copy of his newest book, and memoir Tracks of Hope, not because Don and Shirley's visit was not important, but because I knew what a personal and thoughtful gift this is from Don. Tracks of Hope opens with a forward explaining a little about who Don is and how he came to do what he does, followed by a thoughtful poem penned about his beloved Pikes Peak country. Chapter one gets straight into action with his description of a tiger tracking event in Vietnam as a Green Beret and is quite interesting, but my attention was really caught in chapter three with a harrowing story that captivated the whole Pikes Peak region for weeks. While most of us were reading the sketchy accounts and rumors in the newspaper, Don and Shirley were living it. "We were talking with each other while enjoying working on the horses, when suddenly the warmth ended abruptly. The sky darkened overhead...just; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yuma Gold; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Law Page; Review: Exciting western! Buried treasure, gunfights and beautiful ladies! Good guys vs bad guys,this book has it all! What a lot of fun in a Western meets Clive Cussler sort of way!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jericho: A Historical Novel; Author: Gwen Chermack; Review: I have been reading Jericho and love it! The characters are engaging and the story keeps me interested. I love the small details Ms. Chermack puts into it and the biblical details are spot on! Great fun for a nice quick read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wheat Belly: The Effortless Health and Weight-Loss Solution - No Exercise, No Calorie Counting, No Denial; Author: MD Davis William; Review: I liked much of what the book had to say but was a bit unsure of some of the research. I definitely learned quite a bit and did change my eating habits. I feel better after cutting most of the wheat out of my diet.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Moore Page; Review: I thought this was a terrible book with disgusting and foul language being the only thing printed. I had heard this author wrote funny books but this one was just dumb...the name should have said The Stupidest Book!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Notorious Nineteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: I have read all of the books in this series and enjoyed each one. This book didn't disappoint and was lots of fun!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Battlefield of the Mind: Winning the Battle in Your Mind; Author: Visit Amazon's Joyce Meyer Page; Review: Good book with lots of help. It did lag a little at times, but was full of good information and insight; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear; Author: Visit Amazon's Max Lucado Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book and it was helpful to push forward with some difficulties I was going through. Recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hell's Guest; Author: Colonel Glenn D. Frazier; Review: Very moving and gripping book that brings you right into the events as they happened. Very well done. I highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Woman of Substance; Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Taylor Bradford Page; Review: I have read this book several times through the years. It has helped me be strong and know I can accomplish anything. I have not read it for many years,but now during an especially hard time, I am stronger again. I will be strong and endure...just like Emma; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Secret Twenty-One (Stephanie Plum); Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: Good fun as usual! Stephanie Plum is a hoot and as always Morelli is Hot and well Ranger is mm Ranger; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level; Author: Gay Hendricks PhD; Review: I am so glad to have read this book at this time in my life. While in a major life transition, I appreciate the wisdom here and the insight into my upper limit tendencies and the methods to challenge and change them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edisto Jinx; Author: Visit Amazon's C. Hope Clark Page; Review: I had such a fun time with this book. I haven't read the others in the series but am now going back to do so, because Edisto Jinx introduced me to delightful and quirky people I want to get to know better. A suspenseful plot that I didn't catch on to quickly made each page worth turning to. I was able to get to know Edisto and feel like I was on a delightful vacation...with suspense.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When the Lion Feeds (Courtney Family, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Wilbur Smith Page; Review: I've read many Wilbur Smith books and he always feeds my love of South Africa making my wish to go back even stronger; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: My husband and I recently returned home from LeBlanc. We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary in Cancun. The night of our anniversary LeBlanc had surprised us by having the hot tub in our room filled with bubbles and red rose petals sprinkled all around. There was also champagne on ice and chocolate covered strawberries on a silver platter. Our bed had been turned down for us and there was romantic music being played. We were pampered the whole time we were there. The customer service was out of this world. We have traveled a lot and I must say that LeBlanc is the best all-inclusive resort we have ever stayed in. The Spa was wonderful as well. If you want to be spoiled and treated like royalty this is the resort to go to. It was very quiet and you could really relax. We will be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks Kitty Hawk; City: Kitty Hawk Outer Banks North Carolina; Review: My husband and I recently stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn located in Kitty Hawk, N.C. We had a wonderful stay. The oceanfront location was such a plus. The cleanliness of the hotel was wonderful. They have a breakfast buffet that is so delicious and the wait staff was very attentive and also very pleasant. I would highly recommend this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront; City: Kill Devil Hills Outer Banks North Carolina; Review: I planned a surprise getaway weekend for my husband at the Ramada in Kill Devil Hills. I was very disappointed in the location of our room. I was expecting a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean but unfortunately we had a terrible view of the parking lot. I was very disappointed but we made the best of a bad situation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Palm Beach Shores Resort Vacation Villas; City: Palm Beach Shores Florida; Review: My sister and I had a wonderful time at Palm Beach Shores. From the moment we checked in I knew it was going to be fantastic week. Daniel at the front desk was so friendly and accommodating. Marco, Miles & Jose were always a delight in the dining room. We had top notch service throughout the resort. Our room was very clean & well equipped and our ocean view was breathtaking. The nightly dining and entertainment was so relaxing. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and we will definitely be going back. Thank you for everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moon Palace Jamaica; City: Ocho Rios Saint Ann Parish Jamaica; Review: Absolutely Amazing ! My sisters and a few friends recently returned from the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande. We had a wonderful time. The resort was clean and the decor was very modern. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed several excursions including Mystic Mountain, Snorkeling and The Sunset Cruise. We enjoyed our "Private Beach" as we called it with superb lounge chair service from the restaurant and bar. We got to know the friendly staff and hated to leave ( Thanks to Joshean, Christopher and Stormy Lee Jones ) The Spa is gorgeous and the Spa services were top notch. I would like to also thank Jeneil, Kimiko, Nick, Nastasia, Randal, Romaro & Jissell that were staffing Club Noir. They were so much fun to hang out with. We will definitely be back !; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Loved it Katniss was brave and Katniss was smart a great spin on dystopian.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Darkest Minds (The Darkest Minds, #1); Author: Alexandra Bracken; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Loved it a scary and intense dystopian sci fi book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Loser List; Author: H.N. Kowitt; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, graphic, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Not as good as I hoped more of an unoriginal book oh well.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: So good finally see Percy and adds new roman demigods; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Openly Straight (Openly Straight, #1); Author: Bill Konigsberg; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Openly straight was so good but the end was not worth it I really want to know more !!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Distance Between Us; Author: Kasie West; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Finished it in one day! It's my favorite book of all time. Must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus, #5); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Loved it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On the Fence; Author: Kasie West; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: It was great Kasie West is now one of my favorite contemporary author!!! I did't love it as much as The Distance Between US. There is actually a Caymen cameo!! YAY! Skye is also in this book. I spent all day reading this couldn't put it down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paper Towns; Author: John Green; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Loved it! Way better then fault in are stars the character have great character development! The only thing that held me back was the ending; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Forever; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: ** spoiler alert ** It was fine, but not completely great. Macy's dad died and she's somewhat haunted by nightmares and dreams of her dad how she could have been with him when he had a heart attack. The love interest Wes is fascinating a artist that well Macy falls in love with. the flaw in the story is that they get together at the end and throughout the story there is one kiss that she shares with Wes . This leaves me wanting. Ore from it like what happens to Macy and Wes. The ending was great but j wanted more; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: Stayed a weekend- the harbor view is lovely, great access to Boston sites with 15 minute average walk to many, staff very nice- went above and beyond with an internet issue which was resolved and then we got an apology and treat at our door, staff called taxi's for us, even when we were away from the hotel,assisted us on a snowy night with take-out ordering. Nice breakfast- staff refills your coffee at your table- relaxing, comfortable lobby. One bedroom suite is spacious enough for 2-3, has a very well equipped little kitchenette. I would absolutely stay here again as long as I didn't require the luxury of an in-house restaurant, room service, or a <5 minute walk to tourist sites. Free wifi was OK but needed to pay for upgrade to stream a movie-; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L Auberge de Bouvignes; City: Dinant The Ardennes Wallonia; Review: I wouldn't stay anywhere else in quiet, beautiful Dinant...The charming host/owner makes homemade croissants for breakfast, served with a spread of cheeses, meats, eggs, and more...he offers to drive you to and from town if you choose not to walk the 40 minutes along the lovely Meuse River (which you should at least once)- We had planned a more organized hike in the Ardennes, but right behind the property we hiked instead through virgin forest, meadows, and along the cliffs on top with gorgeous views of the river. Our room was spacious and had all the modern comforts to go with it- the place has a rich history dating back to 1830, and including the WWII occupation by Germany. We enjoyed all the spaces downstairs when around to sit, relax, sip coffee, beer or wine, and talk to Vincent, the owner or other guests- this place is rated the highest by visitors for a reason!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Atlanta Airport South; City: College Park Georgia; Review: Tired from a long international flight- manager was very nice, but property is tired and, sad to say, beneath standard for a >$100 airport hotel....the drive from the airport took way longer than the 1.5 miles indicated, the only way to have a relaxing glass of wine before bed was to have the driver take me to a Ruby Tuesdays, room phone didn't work, internet was super slow, and the shuttle was 10 minutes later than announced in the morning leaving the hotel- room was clean, very basics met- VERY basic; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Le Moulin De La Strument; City: La Roche en Ardenne Luxembourg Province The Ardennes Wallonia; Review: I am repeating a bad review about our experience here that I placed on another hotel booking site- in Sept 2016, my adult children, husband, and I were treated very rudely by the woman in charge upon arrival and it was clearly because we spoke English- we currently living in Antwerp, Belgium where we are treated very well and do have some conversational Flemish Dutch and French- we are not demanding Americans- we are very sensitive to cultural differences and are patient about them -but as soon as we arrived this woman was disdainful. She refused to speak one word of English but we managed alright there- despite the little bar on site that she had warned me was closed, her friends were gathered there drinking and talking to her when we arrived- but when I asked if the bar was open, she said "Non" (so, obviously, not to us)- we also had a restaurant in town tell us they had no tables in town (they did) and turn us away as when we didn't speak French, so this little tourist town, apparently, is known for this behavior- we were treated well at another restaurant in town- because of it's great reviews, I wanted to warn people that we did not feel welcome at this auberge- the place is fine, by a babbling brook with an easy, nice walk to town but I would never stay there again (the owner did reach out to me to further inquire for a description of the person); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel De La Ville Sorrento; City: Sorrento Province of Naples Campania; Review: very close to downtown Sorrento, a gorgeous room view of the Gulf of Naples (if you don't have a room view, you can get one most anytime at the Skybar on the roof)- garden terrace breakfast room is charming- service with a smile and great personality! Little annoyances like very slow internet service, no room iron, and hairdryer that requires a button pressed down to work may be the same elsewhere in this charming location so hey, we adapt....high recommendation; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Opera Richepanse; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: If you desire being in the 1st, and near the shopping district, you should stay here. This is my third trip to Paris this year and this place wins- superb staff professionalism and sincere friendliness- made it easy to leave luggage before and after checkout-breakfast is good with just right amount of food choices and price/size options- room was divine, well-appointed AND as someone who is used to US-style hotel air conditioning, this place had the coolest allowable AC than any hotel I have stayed in, while living in Europe for the past two years (and we needed it on this trip)- Wifi was strong enough for streaming videos/movies. I have no suggestions/complaints; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanley Hotel; City: Estes Park Colorado; Review: this is the first poor review of a classic, historic hotel I have ever given- the staff was friendly and the view of the Rocky Mountains is heavenly- but that is all there is, right now- the main hotel is covered in scaffolding with the beautiful porch closed, there is construction noise, workers, and dirt mountains, equipment everywhere. There was no help with luggage that had to be taken all over, up and down stairs to bypass construction with no valet or assistance. The interior is old and historic, but stale smelling and looking- I wish they had closed it for a year and upgraded it all at the same time. The manager upgraded us to a suite in a new building on property, which was appreciated for it's relative quiet and A/C which the hotel does not have- but the whole property is in such a state of construction I would use one of the other rentals, motels in Estes Park while the Stanley is completed. We had no hot water for showers even in the new building, one morning, and the hotel food is just passable but there are great restaurants, shops in Estes Park.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dun Ard; City: Dungarvan County Waterford; Review: the photos of the property are misleading, showing a single home close to the water and a photo of the castle in Dungarvan, which is a 38 minute drive from their house as is most anything to do/see-getting to water is a long walk, which normally I could do but had just had a leg injury- the house doesn't sit out alone as pictured, but is one of 50 or so look-alike houses in a suburban neighborhood- the owner was not there when we arrived at our arranged time, when he arrived we were required to sit down and listen to his 20-minute "talk"- we felt like children staying in an upstairs room of their home- if you like this type of B&B, intimacy with the host- fine, but it was much too intrusive for us- breakfast was in their home's small dining room with two couples having to sit at card tables so small that we had to finish one food before he could bring more, and we couldn't talk to each other because of everyone in such a small space talking at once- the interior is luxuriously decorated but lighting was very poor in our room-just know there is nothing close to walk to, from their home, other than a small pub with no weekday food and no live music off season.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Butler House; City: Kilkenny County Kilkenny; Review: Freda was delightfully helpful with places to see and everyone was friendly...the place was lovely, especially the gardens in the back and the view of the hotel from there- the parking lot was a nice surprise- we enjoyed the town and hotel so much that in hindsight we might have stayed another day there- their location is right in the middle of town, very easy to walk most everywhere from it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Absolute Hotel; City: Limerick County Limerick; Review: After staying in small B&B's and older small hotels all week on vacation, this hotel was a great treat, amenity and service wise. We are used to more modern hotels and it did not disappoint- staff was professional and very friendly and helpful, our room had a real patio with a table, chairs and a sweet view of the river and town. The Sunday brunch was very good, with another river view- the restaurant was quite full when we arrived and had a bit of difficulty with running out of the buffet food (especially meat, which people were stacking on their plates) but they were able to get replacement food out quite fast-; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Aurora Towers; City: Pune Pune District Maharashtra; Review: Reception is very good and friendly The rooms is clean and wide Security not good Elevator very nice Many good resturant around the area Check inn and check out is easy Location is good and easy for shopping; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramada Hotel Suites Sharjah; City: Sharjah Emirate of Sharjah; Review: More thanks to all staffs in Ramada Hotel Sharshah , Reception is very cooperative especially Islambick & BaborRoom is very wide and clean Breakfast is very good with different types and more thanks to one worker she is from Kinya I forget her name.Elevator is very goodCheck in is very fastCheck out is very fastEvery thing is good If I come again to Dubai I will stay in Ramada hotel and suites Sharjah and also I recommend this hotelThe hotel also is Near Dubai international airport and beside Sahara mall for shoppingMany restaurants and shopping sites is nearMore thanks again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swiss Inn Nile Hotel; City: Giza Giza Governorate; Review: Entrance is narrow and not good Reception by one named Ayman is not good and not cooperate with costumers There is other works in Reception is very good , more thanks to Nermeen and Kareem Rooms is clean Breakfast is good One time elevator not work The location is acceptable Some noise from outside; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amarante Pyramids Hotel; City: Giza Giza Governorate; Review: Reception is good but takes longer time The hotel is slightly old Rooms is wide The room is clean but some dusts there Check out is good Some problems in this hotel from security he ask money especially if he see you foreigners.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: St George Hotel; City: Giza Giza Governorate; Review: Reception is good The hotel is slightly old Rooms is small The room is not properly clean some dusts there The Zoo garden is near with good appearance Check in is good Check out is quickly Breakfast is limited; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fern Residency Mumbai; City: Mumbai Maharashtra; Review: The hotel is good and the staff is familial Good reception and rapid check in The room is clean and wide The place is quite The staff is familial The reception control every thing and taxi More thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cataract Pyramids Resort; City: Giza Giza Governorate; Review: The entrance is good Good receiving Good and quite place It's more good for honeymoon Old beds and the rooms not clean Swimming place is good Checking inn is fast Checking out is very fast Slightly away from the Cairo center but it's good location near the rounded way; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, No. 1) (Stephanie Plum Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: Love all her Stephanie Plum books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tao Te Ching: An Illustrated Journey; Author: Visit Amazon's Lao Tzu Page; Review: Love this calendar and the ideas that are printed with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ansel Adams 2010 Wall Calendar; Author: Visit Amazon's Ansel Adams Page; Review: I've bought one every year and eons.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline; Author: Visit Amazon's Dale Bredesen Page; Review: Great book regarding difficult times in people's lives, and those who provide care.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TAO TE CHING.; Author: Lao Tzu and Stephen Mitchell (transl).; Review: Love this calendar and the ideas that are printed with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mayo Clinic Plan: 10 Steps to a Healthier Life for EveryBody!; Author: Visit Amazon's Mayo Clinic Page; Review: Good book with lots of understandable information.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 6.5mm Thick Italian 925 Sterling Silver Beveled Cuban Link Chain or Bracelet, 7"-36" + Jewelry Cloth; Brand: ; Review: Nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hat and Beyond Mens Jogger Pants Zipper Fleece Active Casual 57R 1PIA0057; Brand: Hat and Beyond; Review: Nice but stylish; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Champion Mens Black Gusto Runner 8.5 M US; Brand: ; Review: Comfortable stylish; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 6 Pairs of Sterling Silver 8-8.5mm Dyed Multi-colors Freshwater Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings; Brand: ; Review: Ugly threw them away...No what I expected; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: TheLees Mens Casual Long Sleeve Button Point V-neck Tshirts; Brand: TheLees; Review: Good buy just too small; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dream USA Men's Casual 3/4 Sleeve Baseball Tshirt Raglan Jersey Shirt; Brand: DREAM USA; Review: Nice and stylish; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reebok Men's Classic Renaissance Ice Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Incredible buy and a price that's affordable for the quality sharp shoe.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PiercingJ 2-12pcs 16G Solar System Galaxy Universe Stainless Steel Stud Barbell Earrings Illusion Ear Plug 0G Gauge Look; Brand: PiercingJ; Review: Nice; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Cinderella II (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Small Soldiers (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Inspector Gadget (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo Goes Hollywood (1979); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dinosaur (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ladyhawke (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cats & Dogs (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy Quest (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Balto (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jungle Book (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Geographic: Beyond the Movie: The Lord of the Rings (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: Bible Heroes: Lions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Wax / The Mystery of the Wax Museum (1953); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angels in the Outfield (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Dog Skip (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Center of the World (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiki's Delivery Service (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairly Oddparents: Superhero Spectacle (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walking with Prehistoric Beasts (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mary-Kate & Ashley: The Challenge (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Space Jam (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Ghosts (1960); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Original Sin (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Medallion (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arabian Nights (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The King and I (Animated) (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Peter Pan (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spartan (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lizzie McGuire (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wild Things (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairly Oddparents: Channel Chasers (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales Classics: Where's God When I'm Scared? (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stargate SG-1: Season 7 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: Dave and the Giant Pickle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CSI: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: Esther (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jungle Book 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman: The Animated Series: The Legend Begins (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: Lyle the Kindly Viking (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allosaurus: A Walking with Dinosaurs Special (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gilmore Girls: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xanadu (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Cinderella Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Phantom of the Opera: Special Edition: Bonus Material (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost: Season 1 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Scorpion King (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dracula 2000 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kangaroo Jack (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Prince and Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Fullscreen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charmed: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbie: Fairytopia (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Brentwood Faux Suede Bedrest, Sandstone; Brand: Brentwood Originals; Review: This pillow does the job; it's comfortable to sit against but a little short and I still need to put a pillow behind my head. It is fine for now but looks cheap and once I get a nice bedroom I'd probably pay a little more for nicer material. Not that it looks horrible, but I wouldn't buy this if you have upscale bedroom decor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honey-Can-Do Heavy Duty Gullwing Drying Rack, White Metal; Brand: Honey-Can-Do; Review: This rack works great; it's fairly compact when it's put together but when it opens up you need quite a bit of space. Which is a good thing if you have lots of clothes to dry. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Furniture of America Tyffany Ottoman Bench with 2-Reversible Tray, Dark Espresso; Brand: Furniture of America; Review: I use the bottom section for our laptops and magazines, which is convenient because most of these types of ottomans are closed storage for blankets etc but I love that this one is open for easy access. We just keep one flipped over for drinks and one for a footrest, and we were able to get rid of our other ottoman and coffee table which were then just taking up extra room without providing storage space. I love this thing! Nice sturdy wood and the leather looks nice too! Great for toddlers who are learning to walk because you can get rid of your coffee tables with sharp corners like we did; this one has all soft edges in case they fall and hit their head.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bekith Stainless Steel Table Cloth Clamp, Set of 20; Brand: Bekith; Review: I actually use these to keep bird netting on my raised garden beds, it fits in the holes and over the 2x4's perfectly! Keeps the birds and squirrels out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monkey Themed Storage Cube for Children, Kids Closet Organizer is Ideal for Baby or Toddler Clothes,; Brand: Harbor Creek; Review: Nice. A bit small, but do the trick. Very cute designs. I only wish the mesh didn't open in the front, or that they had velcro holding it shut. Things fall out too easily.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: October; Brand: U2; Review: I've owned this album for almost a year. Even though I've been a fan for 12 years I never was a serious one until five years ago. I must have gotten most albums before I got this one, for some reason I kept buying others and overlooked this one. In fact I ordered it around 03rd Sept 2001, and it came at around the 13th. With the chaos of September 11 and the pain, I was hesitating to listen to it. Then I thought, "oh well I have to test it", and it was like a medicine to me. "Gloria" cheered me up a little and "Rejoice" made me cry since it goes "it's falling, it falling and outside the building are tumbling down, and inside a child on the ground said he'll do it again... nothing else to do, he says he'll change the world someday, I Rejoice..." "Tomorrow" brought a lot of hope ("who heals the wounds, who heals the stars?") That even though it seems that everything is lost and that the people who lost their lives are gone, we will join then someday. The song is in like a child's point of view, someone dies and all they can say is "wont you come back tomorrow, won't you be back tomorrow?" (Bono lost his mother at 14). Then "October" portrays that even though "the trees are stripped bare of all they wear" you got to go on, ("kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall, but you go on...") Trees do bloom back in Spring and that's what we have to look forward to in times of tragedy and suffering. Believe it or not I started to feel better after I listened to this album. You've got to get it, it has a lot of Spiritual meaning in each line of lyrics. Don't just listen with your ears listen with your heart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best Of 1980-1990; Brand: U2; Review: I bought the 2CD version of this collection for much less here in Amazon, WITH the B-Sides, don't get fooled this is not the 2CD collection it is only the original (just imported). It may be imported but not worth all that much more! However the "limited" version 2CD (which I posted a review to it) it's really worth every penny and it's beautiful. Shouldn't be left out of any U2 collection. The B-Sides itself is priceless.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glittering Prize - Greatest Hits; Brand: Simple Minds; Review: Well, yes... for the price. I give Simple Minds 5++ stars, I gave this CD 4 stars; but compared to the "The Best Of Simple Minds" imported collection CD I would give it less than 3. Why? Because all of these songs ARE included in the "The Best Of Simple Minds" collection, not only that; they are complete not like this one in which some songs are shorter, the ones I can remember from the top of my head are "Alive and Kicking" and "Sanctify Yourself". Besides, the CD is named "Glittering Prize" but, for crying out loud "Glittering Prize" is NOT included! (in the imported [remastered] version "Glittering Prize" IS included but costs more). I owned this CD for 10 years, and the songs never got old to me, I was always wondering how to get my hands on more Simple Minds music which used to be so hard to get (all I could find was Glittering Price wherever I'd go), when the "Best Of" came along I grabbed it as quick as I could. My suggestion: Buy the "The Best Of Simple Minds" (32 songs collection) you really do get more for the money, the imported version is the best. It has all of these songs in full, plus "Glittering Prize", "Ghostdancing" and "Life In A Day" which are definitely worth the cost. The only flaw is that "New Gold Dream 81 82 83 84" is not there which is to me, the best song from Simple Minds. But no matter! Find that song in the album with the same name and enjoy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Simple Minds; Brand: Simple Minds; Review: If you're like me you've owned "Glittering Price" (US version) and were deeply dissapointed. I know I was! (The song Glittering Price was not in the US version [DUH] and the imported version missed "Stand By Love" & "Up On The Catwalk" as well!). Well, as most everyone knows, all Glittering Price's songs are here in the "Best Of", plus others that kick rear end. Better yet they are all mostly full versions. I gave my Glittering Price CD away to a friend. Anyone who knows Simple Minds' previous work (prior to Glittering Prize) must have been upset about that compilation. Well "Best Of"; now that's a REAL compilation!! The only flaw (big one) is leaving New Gold Dream 81 82 83 84 behind (not to worry get the NGD CD and you'll be even), but that always happens with "greatest hits" CDs. To make a full "Best Of" collection for Simple Minds I think they would have needed 4 CDs (impossible, I know) but this gives people a general idea of what the group is really made of. After buying this collection I was inspired to get 5 more Simple Minds CD, and now I can't wait to finish my collection (I only need about 2 or 3). Get this collection now, you won't be dissapointed!! My faves: See The Lights, Glittering Prize, Life In A Day, Biko, Sanctify Yourself, Stand By Love, War Babies, Alive And Kicking, GhostDancing, Let There Be Love, I Travel, Belfast Child, Up On The Catwalk & Speed Your Love To Me. I recommend the style of Simple Minds to anyone, its a unique group and nobody has been able to match their special style and uniqueness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cry; Brand: Simple Minds; Review: To all people who keep talking utter *blank* about the song "Cry" having the same riff as "Indestructible" by Matthew Good Band; it's about time you all know both bands know about it, both bands agreed to it and you all are fools. Done with permission as per this page, now quiet down and listen to the one you like best (now let it rest)!! [url] --------------------My Old Review------------------------- Ok I had the privilege of listening to the demos and the pre-releases before buying the CD. But buying the CD was worth every cent. The finished work sounds so professional and it's perfect. I couldn't ask for a most perfect compilation. Songs I absolutely fell in love with within ONE day are: 3. New Sunshine Morning 4. One Step Closer (this is the best song!) 5. Face In The Sun (peaceful, if you are alone this is the best) 6. Disconnected (lot of people say it sounds like the Macarena but this song has so much more style than the Macarena). 8. Sugar (oh this is my favorite!) 9. Sleeping Girl (did I say Sugar is my favorite?... huh... well I guess I can say this is my favorite too! ;) ) 10. Cry Again (slower version of cry) 12. The Floating World (this song is a cool techno tune) This Simple Minds CD sounds so much different than anything they have ever recorded. But it's great you won't regret buying it. I am editing this review after ONE year since I purchased it, to me this album is still within my list of favourites. And although the sound is dramatically different from their first CD (Life In A Day), it is evident that they have evolved in a very pleasant and decent way, I thought I wasn't a fan of POP music till I bought this album, keep up the good work and I can't wait for the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life in a Day; Brand: Simple Minds; Review: I wouldn't be able to explain how much my view of Simple Minds changed after buying this album. After owning several other much newer albums I decided I wanted to hear some early Simple Minds. I got Glittering Prize since '92, but it wasn't till about '96 that I started to get a little serious, so I got Good News From The Next World, then Once Upon A Time, New Gold Dream 81 82 83 84 and Sparkle In The Rain. I got the "The Best Of" and "Cry" as soon as they came out. It was then, when I started to get curious about their earlier music, so I purchased both this one and "Celebration". Then I said WOW!... Do you want to rock your world? Get "Life In A Day". This is astonishing "hard rock" from the seventies, great stuff. I love all the songs, although I strongly recommend: Someone, Chelsey Girl, Pleasantly Disturbed, All For You and Murder Story, then of course the song from where the album got its name "Life In A Day". My latest addition to my collection was "Real Life". And I have to admit I can't wait to get "Empires And Dance" and "Street Fighting Years", then of course I'll try to complete my collection soon after. I am not a wacko, but I do love Simple Minds, get an album to listen to why!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Real Life; Brand: Simple Minds; Review: It has songs to please all tastes. The one CD that resembles this one the most would be Once Upon A Time, followed along with Street Fighting Years and Good News From The Next World, mostly a Pop centered type of Rock that definitely gets you hooked up. I never thought I liked Pop-Rock music at all till I heard some of the songs on this album in the Glittering Prize compilation. I was a Metal and Rock & Rock die hard. I knew I had to get the CD where all those precious songs came from. I have to admit I got hooked up to Simple Minds with "Don't You Forget About Me" but if that's the only thing you've heard from them, you are in for a BIG surprise. The songs I consider that stand out: Real Life (introduced to me by "The Best Of" collection) See The Lights, Let There Be Love and Stand By Love (I must admit these are the best songs of this CD all introduced to me by "Glittering Price") African Skies and Ghostrider are average songs, African Skies with a catchy conga beat, and Ghostrider with a cool Rock N' Roll beat. Banging On The Door (I gotta tell you from the intro to the end is a masterpiece, this was one of the surprises from this CD, I had never heard it before) Rivers Of Ice - I love it (this one JUST by itself makes the CD purchase ALL worthwhile!) Buy it, you Wont be sorry. I am a happy fan who owns about 12 of their CDs, one VHS and one rare single CD, this one being in the highest scale (My favorite is Sparkle In The Rain) Good Luck on your purchase!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Empires & Dance; Brand: Simple Minds; Review: I think this album is a great follow up from Reel To Real Cacophony. Some of this album was included in the collection that was released two years after, called "Celebration" in 1982. I personally owned Life In A Day, and Celebration before I acquired Reel To Real Cacophony, Sons & Fascination and (recently) Empires and Dance. One album follows Empires and Dance, its name is "Sister Feelings Call", which later they terribly merged with "Sons & Fascination" and both were seriously croped. While this was designed with new listeners in mind; for serious fans the result was in desperately trying to find a store in the whole world (online) that would sell them both (full version) separately to acquire all the songs :( Empires and Dance is NOT a collector's item. Its a well worth listening to album. I am a serious fan, but I had no curiosity to listen to this album at all, primarily because it was always under-rated. In my reviews you can appreciate that I always mentioned that the only album I needed to acquire to finish my collection was this one. Well, now I own it, after listening to some samples a while ago, I asked a friend who has the CD to send me a couple of songs to listen to them before deciding to purchase the commercial CD. I had already listened to the songs included in the "Best OF" and "Celebreate" (I travel, Thirty Frames A Second, Celebrate and Kant Kino). He sent me three songs, This Fear Of Gods, Capital City and Room, he said "those are the best on the CD!"... I listened. I loved "This fear of Gods" and "Capital City" immediately, I didn't like "Room"... I adquired the album three weeks ago, and I must admit, "Room" is now one of my favorites. The ones I just can't get used to, no matter what, are "Constantinople Line" and "Twist/Run/Repulsion", I won't lie to you, those are pretty bad, but they are the only bad ones in the CD, which is not unusual for ANY artist CD. I don't know how good are the samples here, but you be the judge, I don't like to shove music down people's throat, be my guest and listen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simple Minds - Seen the Lights: Live in Verona; Brand: Simple Minds; Review: Well, if you want the contents of this DVD (live from Verona) its true its in the Visual History 2 DVD set ASIN #B0000E2W03, but prepare to pay twice as much (or more). I got this one somewhere else for much less, also new. And I am on a tight budget so it suited me fine. I want to get the Visual History 2 DVD set eventually when I can afford it :) About this DVD from Live In Verona, I always loved watching Jim in his live performances, specially the early ones, because I wasn't even born when they started recording! At the time of their Verona concert I still had no clue they existed! Jim sure looks hot here, He knows how to give all he has to a crowd and you can tell everyone loves him. I almost cried when Alive & Kicking came up. Best live performance I've heard/seen. I may be wrong but the "let it all come down" version on this DVD is a studio version of the song (although they played concert footage). Some songs are trimmed for the commercial content of this DVD, that's the only thing that I didn't like. But Simple Minds played italian folk music in the streets (also on stage) and that was lovely to watch. There is also about 10 minutes of dialog throughout the presentation from some of them. If you're tight on the budget, get this one, its worth the money, I specially LOVE waterfront, ghostdancing was also great. The New Castle City Hall presentation was outstanding I had never seen them play those songs live, with the exception of "Someone, Somewhere In Summertime". Also, I don't know why they missed it in the description, but my DVD contains New Gold Dream live from New Castle (the closing song) it was complete, so I don't know why they left it out of the description (I was sad because when I bought it I didn't see NGD but was so happy to see it on the DVD when I got it!). Now the Minds are not as young as they used to, but the album Cry is just as good as many of the early ones. Regardless of the Visual History, this DVD is more than worth the money. ------------------UPDATE------------------------ Ooops! I didn't realize that they don't give track listing here on this description... let me help with that: Verona Italy 14&15/09/1989 INTRO: Partial 'Theme For Great Cities '90 Remix' and *full* 'When Spirits Rise'! Concert: 'Street Fighting Years' 'Let It All Come Down' 'Mandela Day' 'Waterfront' 'This is Your Land' 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' 'Gaelic Melody' 'Kick It In' 'Ghostdancing' 'Belfast Child' 'Sanctify Yourself' 'East At Easter' 'Alive And Kicking' For the closing credits: 'Let It All Come Down' melody. Newcastle City Hall England 20/11/1982 -This is in the *EXTRAS* section of the DVD: 'Hunter And Hunted' 'Glittering Prize' 'Someone, Somewhere (In Summertime)' 'The American' 'Big Sleep' 'New Gold Dream'; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: And Winter Came...; Brand: Enya; Review: HOW WONDERFUL! And I under-estimated, and somewhat let the reviews and description of this CD, make me DOUBT that I wanted to get this album. I am stunned, my jaw dropped, as truly Enya has done it again! And I try to hear a loss of quality or a misplayed note. Yet she is too perfect. Sometimes I ask myself is she even human? People who have never heard anything about Enya will always turn, and stop what they're doing to ask: "who is that singing" The least I have hear them say is "wow, pretty cool" And these are the everyday common people! How can you NOT be touched! I am a fan for life and of course I know that where I put my money is something that its WORTH my money. This is REAL MUSIC.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Siouxsie and the Banshees: Dreamshow Live at the Royal Festival Hall; Brand: ; Review: What a wonderful concert. I watched the whole thing, the 100th club and the rehearsals and when it was over I said "It's over already"? :( Wow the 100th club, Siouxsie could stretch her arm and touch the audience on the head. They definitely outgrew that place a LONG time ago. She barely had any room for her dancing, but she was happy and her voice was astounding here. The temperature was perfect for her, they treated her good. At the Royal Festival Hall Siouxsie was freezing cold (poor thing)! She *effectively* complained 3 times through the show - with very colorful and spicy words! :D My evaluation on some songs: Godzilla! - I had never heard this song before, the effects they play are strange but the song grown onto you pretty quick. Dear Prudence - I have seen better live versions of this song, but it was still pretty good. Christine - What a wonderful display of this song, I was never a fan of it, but I loved this live version; she did great! Shooting Sun - Never heard this song before, what a wonderful song and she made me fall in love with it. Kiss Them For Me - It was wonderful, I have seen Siouxsie perform this song many times, she didn't do too well a few times and I have to say this is the best I've seen her perform this. The Rapture - Oh it made me cry! The Rapture FINALLY LIVE AND WHOLE! Siouxsie forgot a couple of words on first paragraph, but from that point on; she made all the waiting for a wonderful Rapture live performance worthwhile. Thank you Siouxsie for including The Rapture I love you!!!! Pinned Down - One of her fast songs and it really shines here I love it. Happy House - LOL yes this song is about crazy people and Siouxsie makes it very obvious with her throwing herself on stage and those hand movements she makes. Gotta love it! Face To Face - Ok must admit although I've heard it for a long time, never really appreciated this song but all of a sudden one day I just decided to listen to it with more detail, so unlike me. I've learned to appreciate a beauty about it. However, the best cat song for her is "Loveless" nonetheless from Mantaray. Cities in Dust and Peek-A-Boo - wonderful I didn't think she would be able to do them because of her deeper voice. She did a great job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Downside Up; Brand: Siouxsie & The Banshees; Review: But this is the only way to be able to express how I feel about this album to my web friends :) Ever since I heard about this collection I've wanted it, but the high price was keeping me from it. I listened to the samples around the web (and youtube) and found that if I got "Dreamshow" (with Siouxsie and the Millennia Ensemble), I was going to get some of them live, but not all. "Shooting Sun" was the main reason why I was so impatient, really. "Dreamshow" is absolutely lovely, but it is live and I also wanted the originals. At least one year passed while I was checking on this collection hoping that Amazon would be a bit forgiving about the price. At the same time, I thought, "well if it is never on sale, I will have to pay full price when I can afford it", since I consider it worth every penny but, buying music can truly leave a hole in your pocket! My patience paid off, and the price was lowered by ten dollars. I knew that it wouldn't be long before it would shoot back up. It's amazing, and the booklet is huge! Rarely do collections like this include so much literature. Siouxsie and the guys really worked hard in putting their feelings into words about almost every song. I know it is almost embarrassing to explain some things you did when you were younger and sometimes, you ask yourself "why did I even do that" but hey! Everyone goes through this! :) Needless to say the songs are great. This is really not a sudden impulse of a desperate fan just because he/she wants to justify her purchase. I had extensively listened to the "youtube" versions, and downloaded a couple, for evaluation purposes. The best and strongest tracks of this collection (in order of appearance with correct spelling): Voices (On The Air) 20th Century Boy Mittageisen (Metal Postcard) Drop Dead/Celebration Eve White/Eve Black Red Over White Follow The Sun Slap Dash Snap Congo Conga Coal Mind We Fall Cannibal Roses A Sleeping Rain II Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant Tattoo (There's A) Planet In My Kitchen Let Go I Promise The Quarterdrawing Of The Dog Lullaby Umbrella Shooting Sun Sleepwalking (On The High Wire) She Cracked Something Blue The Whole Price of Blood Something Wicked (This Way Comes) Are You Still Dying, Darling? El Dia De Los Muertos Sunless Return Spiral Twist I Could Be Again Swimming Horses (live) All Tomorrows Parties (live) Hang Me High Black Sun Overground Voices (On The Air) #2 Placebo Effect Red Over White 41 out of 55, and I bet the others are there for historical purposes, but then again maybe other fans will have their own number of favorites. I should note, there are other versions of a few of these songs in the Voices on the Air: The Peel Sessions, but like I said; they are whole different versions of the same songs. You can't get it all in one package, but you can get as; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyaena; Brand: Siouxsie & The Banshees; Review: There are simply no words that can match this album's greatness. I am not sure why Robert Smith sounded so great with the Banshees (The Cure sounds too much like Rolling Stones/Beatles [synthesizer almost non-existent in their music]). I think he should have left The Cure and stayed with the Banshees, the work was astonishing in this album. Without a doubt "Belladonna" has to be the best song of this album. It is so enchanting, it is almost like you're playing "Swimming Horses" backwards (I hear almost the same drum beat, only slightly faster). I am finding a hard time giving any of the songs a rating lower than 5+. "Bring Me The Head Of The Preacher Man" a song that portrays ancient times when princesses and empresses used to send warriors to do their evil deeds, in exchange for something. Dark and eerie as a horror movie. Needless to say, bad reviews from this album and the scarceness of its songs in live presentations just drowned it away from my mind and for a while I kept saying "yeah that's one of the few ones I still need to get from Siouxsie"... I regret highly not getting this a couple of years ago, but no matter; I am enchanted now and that's what matters. <3; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emerald Way; Brand: 2002; Review: Years ago around 2006-07, I saw a list of songs that had been attributed to Enya wrongfully. The owner of the webpage was a fan of Enya and demanded people to do some research about the songs that were being misinterpreted. I was in disbelief! Who could ever play as good as Enya? Shortly after I decided to listen to some of those songs. Were they really THAT great? I needed to know. The song "Remember Now" was very hard to find because it listed 2002 as the only clue to find the composers. Well, I wasn't too lucky finding it. I was convinced it was the year in which it was released. I only found the album in an obscure ambient site from Europe. I was looking at the title there and had a hard time figuring out, is the band name "2002" or is it "The Emerald Way"?... Either way, there were no samples and I wasn't going to order it from across the globe. I decided to give it a rest. Funny because I was under the impression they were a European band. Had I gotten it, I would have paid for import pricing ($21 American per CD in their pricing chart). Shortly after I was in the Enya forums talking about the list I read, and someone told me that I could listen to that song in esnips.com. And of course I was mesmerized! Still a low quality version of the actual song, but I really wanted it since then. Finding the album proved to be a challenge. I eventually stumbled upon a site that offered the download of the song for .99 cents and I bought it. I can not even remember what site it was: yahoo, itunes, last.fm; I dunno. After that, I forgot all about it until one day saw that Amazon had the album for sale. Lots of things got in the way before I could get it, and well; I just got it 5 days ago. I am truly amazed at the quality of the music, and of course, enchanted. This music is just too lovely for words. PS. And NO, sorry to the people who mistook this for Enya's music. Being a fan of Enya for many years I can truly say it is NOT like Enya, it is very different! However "2002's" music quality is just as good as Enya. I love this album.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purgatorio; Brand: Tangerine Dream; Review: First off, let me start by saying that in 2004 when my ex and I got this album, we went to the Tangerine Dream website to buy their newest album expecting, well.... the traditional sound that Tangerine Dream has had over the years. Anything would have been great; that is, as long as it sounded like anything they had done before. Even a musical Genesis would have been ok. We expected something familiar. This is not it, and if you're looking for such this is NOT the Tangerine Dream you're accustomed to. Upon some recent online research I've done, I found the "concert was the opening night of the famous Ether electronic music festival and was accompanied by the world premiere of a restored version of a 1911 Italian silent movie by Giuseppe de Liguoro, Purgatorio based on Dante Alighieris La Divina Commedia." Unfortunately, the original Amazon US release page for this album is not around anymore, where I originally reviewed this work. I know I gave it 3 stars or less and I explained in my review why I didn't like it. Now that I know the history behind it, I have to eat my words. And to be honest, I've been listening to it in the last few months and it has very beautiful moments. I can't stop listening to "Till The End Of Silence" although I feel like the previous and following titles in the album do not compliment it enough. Tracks like "All the steps to Heaven" are striking, where the song is a very charming "new age" track and suddenly turns into something intriguing like Phaedra. Listen closely, with a clear and open mind and the old Tangerine Dream will be turning up often enough to charm many Tangerine Dream fans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exit; Brand: Tangerine Dream; Review: You can't go wrong with this album in your Tangerine Dream collection, one of the best TD albums ever! I've been listening to Tangerine Dream for quite a while and this is one album I just have to go back to so often. The lyrics can sometimes throw me off in the song Kiew Mission, but perhaps the only song in the album that I wish I could change something of. Lyrics in music as delicate as Tangerine Dream's music, can indeed be a distraction at times. I honestly believe the song would've been perfect without them, other than that, a must have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Force Majeure; Brand: Tangerine Dream; Review: Force Majeure, quite easily one of Tangerine Dream's best songs. The album ends with the iconic sounds of "Thru Metamorphic Rocks" used in "Igneous" an excerpt version of the song for the movie Thief (1981); for which they also produced the soundtrack.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spellbound: The Collection - Siouxsie And The Banshees; Brand: Siouxsie & The Banshees; Review: As described by the group itself, this is nothing new to die-hard fans, but aimed to casual and/or new fans rather. The song picks are pretty amazing, something from every album and a "somewhat rare" B-side: Shooting Sun. Most every album was blessed to have 2 of its songs here, except Hyaena "We Hunger", and The Rapture's "Not Forgotten"... very sadly, no "Dear Prudence", even though they made it to UK charts with that one. I really could do away with "Cities In Dust" I am sorry, such a weak song and I don't really get it! (unless you love the monotonous repetition of the chorus, I suppose when you're drunk it shouldn't bother you)... I would do "Hybrid" over "Desert Kisses" any day but it is what it is. Sadly, there are huge wars among fans when it comes to the odd-ones-out who love Hyaenna and The Rapture. Hyaena had Robert Smith who should've remained the band's guitarist (but went on to make his own band The Cure [I could do away with them, since I can only mention a couple of their songs that are worth listening to]) and The Rapture was Siouxsie's work; amazingly put. Severin didn't have much to do with that, and sadly those two are the albums who always get thrown to the back burner; when it comes to anything. The track listing: 1. Hong Kong Garden 2. Mirage 3. Placebo Effect 4. Happy House 5. Desert Kisses 6. Spellbound 7. Into The Light 8. Cascade 9. Tattoo 10. We Hunger 11. Cities In Dust 12. Lands End 13. Shooting Sun 14. Peek-A-Boo 15. Turn To Stone 16. Kiss Them For Me 17. Drifter 18. Not Forgotten; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cyclone; Brand: Tangerine Dream; Review: I hate to review Tangerine Dream this low but, I must be honest. The lyrics in the first two songs "Bent Cold Sidewalk" and "Rising Runner Missed by Endless Sender" really kill the awesome ambient effect. They weren't just "lyrics" they sounded just plain awful... now it would've been great if this album was released to compliment a movie at the time, but not really. Madrigal Meridian saves this album, as it is ONE OF THEIR BEST TRACKS EVER. It is a shame because this could've been their best album if only they had stick to the sound of Madrigal Meridian. :(; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ambient Monkeys; Brand: Tangerine Dream; Review: As always the odd one out here. I have purchased CDs full of ambiance sounds of nature. There was a popular Puerto Rico "Sounds of Nature" I acquired in the late 90s where there was a 90 minute array of nothing but sounds of the island. I swear someone must've put a tape recorder in the middle of "El Yunque" forest just to record what went on. Unsure what time of the day this was, but since it rains every 20 to 30 minutes in the rain-forest there was a lot of rain sounds and the cacophony of coqui frogs singing in the background. It was paradise. Knowing that these were actual sounds of the forest, was rewarding enough. Not everyone gets to hear stuff like that, and to be honest; being Puerto Rican myself, that's how it sounds in some mountainous areas as you go to bed. Yes, the coquis will keep you awake the first few nights until you eventually get used to sleeping in those conditions. Tangerine Dream's career spanned nearly 50 years with more than 100 successful albums up their sleeve, and it is sad to see so called "diehard" fans rating this work so awfully. They say "only diehard fans would enjoy this" - hey, I am not a "diehard fan" of anything..... but this CD is beautiful. I've been listening to Tangerine Dream since 2003. I am a fan for life of a lot of their beautiful music. "Die hard fan" does not compute. Tangerine Dream's roster is big enough to entertain your curiosity for a lifetime. Again, "MONKEYS"... what exactly did you guys expect from an album with the word "monkeys" on it? I expected to hear monkeys of course! Sorry, but this is an honest review and the rating in this album is unfair just because you were hoping to hear another Zeit or Cyclone... tired of seeing albums such as Purgatorio, Lily On The Beach, Green Desert, Tyranny Of Beauty, Inferno and such reviewed badly just because you were expecting something you didn't get. I just hope that people were a little more honest when reviewing these things.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chopin: 24 Preludes,Op. 28 / Sonata for Piano No. 2,Op. 35 / Polonaise,Op. 53; Brand: Frederic Chopin; Review: It's EVGENY KISSIN!! How could I ask for more?!! He plays the Heroic Polonaise in A-flat Major!!! Again, how could I ask for more, he is amazing!! I love Evgeny Kissin <3; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Views From a Red Train; Brand: Tangerine Dream; Review: How beautiful, this album begins with one of the most beautiful tracks they've ever composed. I am in love with it. The album is something along the lines of the first Booster. I just started to listen to it, and I am not familiar with much of its history, but the sound alone is amazing enough to mesmerize you for a long time. A keeper for any Tangerine Dream fan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knights Of Asheville: Live At Moogfest - Asheville, NC 2011; Brand: Tangerine Dream; Review: I love this album, an amazing addition to any Tangerine Dream fan. This is a live version, but the sound is quite impressing. I am mesmerized with the way it keeps you engaged, and they throw in a few gems too. "Asheville Sunrise" is amazing in its right, a song played only in this event and later added to the Booster collection (I think 6 or 7)... I love it. Carmel California is my favorite song, I love their amazing synth work!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: Univen Electrical Cord 1/2" Terminal Spacing 2.5' Long fits Percolators and Rice Cookers; Brand: Univen; Review: Perfect Match.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Technique 6.5 Qt Oval Voice Guided Pressure Cooker W/recipe Book (copper); Brand: Technique; Review: Great product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snapware 1098734 Snap 'N Stack 2-Layer Food Storage Container with Egg Holder Trays, Medium, Clear; Brand: Snapware; Review: Great for any occasion; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sistema To Go Collection Salad Food Storage Container, 37 oz./1 L, Assorted Colors; Brand: Sistema; Review: Great for the on the go person; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Natizo Stainless Steel 3-Cup Flour Sifter - Lid and Bottom Cover - No More Mess In Your Kitchen; Brand: Natizo; Review: Love this for you don't get flour every where; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HQY 3 Pack Easy Trigger Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scoop, Cookie Dough and Water Melon Scoops; Brand: HQY; Review: Great for serving food helpings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Farberware Nonstick Bakeware 9-Inch Square Cake Pan, Gray; Brand: Farberware; Review: About time lids were made for easy storage or transporting; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wallace Dark Walnut Silverware Chest, 15-Inch; Brand: Wallace; Review: Very Nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Farberware Classic Stainless Steel Flour Sifter (3-Cup); Brand: Farberware; Review: Great cutters for cookies, donuts or buscuits; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Extra Large Bamboo Cutting Board - 18x12 Thick Strong Bamboo Wood Cutting Board with Drip Groove by Premium Bamboo; Brand: Premium Bamboo; Review: Great board, perfect size; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CorningWare French White Pop-Ins 16-Ounce Round Dish with Plastic Cover; Brand: CorningWare; Review: Great item, love the fact they have there own lids; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heat Resistant Silicone Spatula Set - 4 Piece Non-Stick Rubber Spatula Set with Stainless Steel Core; Brand: iHomeGarden; Review: These are great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cake Scraper, 15 Pcs Cake Edge Decorating Comb Cutter Smoother Tools - Plastic Dough Scraper, Cake Smoother, Icing; Brand: Kurtzy; Review: Great for all kinds of decorating or working in the kitchen doughs; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Star Foodservice 28485 Stainless Steel Dredge Shaker with Handle, 10-Ounce, Set of 2; Brand: New Star Foodservice; Review: Great for all kinds of spices such as seasoning barbacue, baking or seasoning while cooking in your kitchen; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilton 2105-6794 Perfect Results 13.25 by 9.25-Inch Nonstick Cookie Pan, Small; Brand: Wilton; Review: Works great. Replaced old pan; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilton Cake Leveler, Small, 10-Inch; Brand: Wilton; Review: Great for cutting a cake layer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 12 Polished Stainless Steel Portion Cups; Brand: Stainless Steel Portion Cups; Review: Great for gathering measurements when baking; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baker's Advantage Nonstick Mini Muffin Pan, 24-Cup; Brand: Baker's Advantage; Review: Great for kid size muffins and cup cakes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CHICHIC CHICHIC Set Of 3 Stainless Steel Kitchen Fine Strainers Tea Fine Y Mesh Strainers Juice Egg Filter 3 Sieve; Brand: CHICHIC; Review: Perfect for straining; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wallace Continental Hammered 65-Piece Flatware Set; Brand: Wallace; Review: Beautiful and well made; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunbeam 3-Piece Nonstick Springform Pan Set; Brand: Robinson; Review: Great for cakes and cheese cakes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilton 2105-6789 Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Bakeware Muffin and Cupcake Pan, 12-Cup, Standard, Silver; Brand: Wilton; Review: Works great. Replaced old pan; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Chinese (Mandarin) I; Author: Pimsleur Language Programs; Review: It has only CDs and no textbook and it is hard to figure out the pronunciation without a written text. I could not figure out whether they were saying "m" or "n", "p" or "b", and was lost in all variants of "sh" and "ch". A short print out with corresponding phonetic symbols for each word would have solved many of my problems. I had to spend hours with Chinese dictionary searching for translations and I could not find many of the words that they used.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Boys Over Flowers (Hana Yori Dango), Vol. 1; Author: Yoko Kamio; Review: I am not sure what exactly makes this series be so addictive, but the moment I finish a volume I just have to order the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grasshopper on the Road (I Can Read Level 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Arnold Lobel Page; Review: It is a funny and easy to read series of stories. All books by Arnold Lobel are written in a very good language and have unconventional plots, so a parent does not get bored and a child enjoys them. Before I discovered Arnold Lobel, I became exasperated with children's books that all seem to follow one of cliche plots. These stories are different from the mainstream children literature, best described as friendly fables for little kids.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Junie B. Jones's First Boxed Set Ever! (Books 1-4); Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Park Page; Review: I am a bit ambivalent about this series. On the one hand I completely disagree with those reviewers that complain that this book sets bad behavioral standards. Common! If your child needs to be reminded that we do not punch friends that call us names, you are in trouble. Don't blame the book. This is something we covered early in preschool. But we all feel like doing this from time to time. So, it is easy to identify with Junie B. and laugh about her and with her. Some moral lessons of the series are neat. I liked the one about Job Day, where all kids wanted to be somebody "rich and famous", while Junie B. decided to become a janitor, because janitors save people and paint and unlock things. However, I am somewhat concerned about the language. The language used in this book is persistently grammatically incorrect (e. g. "bited","it was very too big", "worser", "I quick run...", and worst of all "Me and my friend.."). The intention is to make Junie B. sound like a real kid, but I think Ms. Park is overdoing it a bit. In any case, i am sure that if your child reads just a few of these books it will not ruin their grammar, but if they get really hooked up on them and read the entire series, some language damage control might become necessary. In any case, my daughter seems to filter all this wrong language, and reads the words as they should be and not the way they appear... I just wish there was a series out there, that would have nice real life stories, funny and not preachy, written in a good grammatical language.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Goodnight Bush: A Parody; Author: Visit Amazon's Erich Origen Page; Review: I got this book for my husband who is not a big fan of Mr. Bush. It seemed like a nice idea because our little kids are really into "Goodnight moon". Well, the book turned out to be not very funny. It lacks sarcasm, just sates states that we don't like Bush, and then repeats over and over how we do not like Bush. Nice idea though... could be much funnier.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Men in a Boat; Author: Visit Amazon's Jerome K. Jerome Page; Review: This is a horrible edition of a great book. Looks as if they copy/pasted text of this book and didn't bother to mark paragraphs, which makes it more or less unreadable. Page margins are very narrow, so that every line is extremely long. Unexpectadly, this makes it very difficult to read. If you want to read this book, buy it from Pinguin Classics.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Former NFL lineman Justin Bannan arrested for attempted murder; Abstract: Former NFL defensive lineman Justin Bannan is sitting in a Colorado jail, on charges of suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.; Category: sports
Title: Mountain skeleton may be man from Japanese internment camp; Abstract: In the closing days of World War II, a Japanese American set out with other men from the infamous internment camp at Manzanar on a trip to the mountains, where he went off on his own to paint a watercolor and got caught in a freak summer snowstorm.; Category: news
Title: Nearly $400M worth of cocaine and marijuana intercepted by US Coast Guard; Abstract: The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it seized nearly $367 million of cocaine and about 11,000 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $10.1 million at a Florida port.; Category: news
Title: Amelia Bambridge: Body of missing backpacker found in sea; Abstract: The body of a 21-year-old British backpacker who went missing after a beach party on a Cambodian island has been found, according to the charity assisting her family.; Category: news
Title: Walter Mercado, Legendary Puerto Rican Astrologer, Dead at 87; Abstract: The TV personality reportedly died on Saturday.; Category: tv
Title: Chargers owner Dean Spanos shoots down report of possible London move with expletive-laden denial; Abstract: Dean Spanos responded with sharp language to a report from The Athletic indicating the Chargers had been discussed for a potential move to London.; Category: sports
Title: 2 brides lifted a 253-pound barbell together after exchanging vows to celebrate their marriage; Abstract: The photo of Zeena Hernandez, 27, and Lisa Yang, 28, lifting the barbell together in their wedding dresses has since gone viral.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'One in a million' deer captured on camera in Michigan woods; Abstract: Retired Michigan lawmaker and amateur photographer Steven Lindberg took pictures of a deer. That deer had three antlers.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Hunger Games (Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Collins Page; Review: I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys reading a series with a lot of action and interesting characters. Fantastic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mockingjay: The Hunger Games; Author: Collins; Review: I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys reading a series with a lot of action and interesting characters. Fantastic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rescue (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this book. This author has many books I've enjoyed. Good story nice ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Girl: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: I enjoy all of Danielle Steele books. This one was a little slower than most.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: This was one of the best books I've read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kentucky Heat; Author: Visit Amazon's Fern Michaels Page; Review: I absolutely enjoy reading books by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: JOE SNYDER Bikini 01; Brand: JOE SNYDER; Review: Men if you are well endowed do not waste your money on these! I think Joe Synder has women design his underwear line because there is not enough material up front to cover a man without major gapping, when underwear gaps it is a failure!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: JOE SNYDER Bikini 01; Brand: JOE SNYDER; Review: Men if you are well endowed do not waste your money on these! I think Joe Synder has women design his underwear line because there is not enough material up front to cover a man without major gapping, when underwear gaps it is a failure!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: HDE Women's Casual Fashion Flared Pleated A-Line Circle Skater Skirt; Brand: HDE; Review: Well first of all the skirt was not for me, I ordered it for my wife! She looked Hot in it and I am very happy I bought it for her. It was money well spent!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YiZYiF Men's Underwear Boxer Briefs Wetlook Shorts Underpants; Brand: YiZYiF; Review: I do not think these are underwear, just my humble opinion! These are perhaps better suited as swimwear or for around the house, they are not for the gym and such. While I would wear them outside and I plan to do so maybe for washing the car or my truck. I just do not think any garment you have to untie is a good idea for an undergarment, well you know for when nature calls..... just a bad idea! I do recommend ordering up in size, I have wasted so much money because of Asian sizing and getting it wrong! Overall I like these shorts and plan to order a blue pair as soon as I finish this review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vivobarefoot Ulysses Men's Slipper; Brand: Vivobarefoot; Review: When I ordered these sandals I did not read the reviews first, as read about them I began to wonder if I had ordered the incorrect size. In Vibram Five Finger shoes I wear a 41 and that is the size I ordered, I am glad I did not read the reviews first as I might have ordered a size too small. These are true to metric sizing because the 41 fit me perfect! A size 40 would have been too small, so all I can tell you about sizing is use your best judgement by using the size chart and you stand a better chance of getting it right. I Love these sandals and I use them for casual wear only. I hope my review helps.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaxu Men's Bordered Mesh Striped Thong Underwear; Brand: Jaxu; Review: They fit very well and are quite comfy! They are see through so bear this in mind when you buy! I Highly Recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WINDAY Men Briefs Breathable Ice Silk Triangle Bikinis and Briefs D318; Brand: WINDAY; Review: These Underwear SUCK!!! Now let me tell you how I really feel, the material is soft and comfy! But these underwear will not stay up, over a period of 20 to 30 minutes these underwear will start to slide past your buttocks and you will spend the rest of the day pulling them up! I do not know what it is about Chinese made under garments but they will not stay up!!! I regret spending my money on these worthless underwear!!! Only one Chinese seller has never let me down in quality or fit and that is JAXU! Look them up I Very highly recommend them and NO they did not pay me to say this or give me free stuff!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vibram CVT-Hemp-Men's Sneaker; Brand: Vibram; Review: These shoes do run small, I listened to other reviews and ordered one size up. Glad I did, as these do fit OK just a tad tight. They are feather light and quite comfortable. I have been wearing this style shoe (toe shoes) since very beginning and I have always worn a size 41 but Vibram has changed the sizing for their toe shoes! The 42 fits like the old 41, I do not understand this and give DARTS not Hearts to vibram because of this! All this does is sew confusion to their customers who often have to return the shoes for a different size if it is available! SHAME AND CONDEMNATION to you Vibram!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Virtua Fighter 5 - Playstation 3; Brand: by
Sega; Review: It's the same old Virtua Fighter. I'm disappointed that the game has not evolved more throughout the years, especially with this release. You'd think that being hosted on the PS3 that they'd find better ways to illustrate the true power of the hardware but I think this game could have been done on the PS2 as far as aesthetics go. As far as the fighting, like I said before it is much of the same thing. I am a proponent of realistic fight games, such is why I've always preferred VF over Tekken: it takes true skill to be a master at this game. The fighting mechanics are the only thing that provides staying power if you've already played/owned VF4 Evo. The quest mode returns and so does the player customization mode. If those were your cup of tea, go for it. The AI isn't all that fierce either. I have yet to be defeated with Lau and I am 56-0, similar to how I started with VF4 Evo...having not lost until after my hundredth win. In all, this series is losing ground. I love VF but come on...couldn't they have spoiled us with a Fighter's Megamix 2? That would have floored me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mega Man X; Brand: by
Capcom; Review: I first spotted this title at Blockbuster Video on sale brand new, unaware that there was even such a title. Needless to say, I harriedly scooped it up and walked steadfastly to the counter to pay. Got it home, and I was pleasantly surprised with the new direction. At first, I thought that the "X" was roman numeral for 10, thinking that 3 other titles had been released sinceMM6 without me knowing it and then I realized that X is simply the name given to this new MM model. Anyway, enough minutae...this title is solid. X introduces the ability to acquire different armors and varios vital upgrades such as rocket boosts for X's feet, an improved mega buster, and helmet. In fact, some ares in specific stages cannot be accessed unless you are in possession of one of these advanced upgrades. This series also introduces the ability for X to scale walls, a necessary new twist for some areas. The other major departure from the original series is that your main antagonist is no longer Dr. Wily: this time, it is a sinister "reploid" named "Sigma", as in, the last letter of the greek alphabet. Also, the robot masters no longer have the "man" suffix (ex: Flame Mammoth, Chill Penguin), which is actually cool. The battles are also varied as opposed to the initially predictable battles of years passed: most of the bosses have two different types of attacks that they use (ex: Storm Egale dives from the sky and shoots a horizontal tornado-like wind gust when he is land bound. This game also marks the first appearance of the dynamic ally Zero as well as the new "ride armor", which allows X to pilot a headless robot with huge arms and hands allowing him the ability to break stuff and access areas that the normal X couldn't. Another great addition is the incorporation of heart containers. These containers serve to increase your vitality ever so much (about 4 bars). There are 8 to find in all and locating them only adds to the fun factor and advanced gameplay. There is a secret power up familiar to those of you who are street fighter fans, but...I won't spoil it for you here. It's a secret! Anyway, just go get this game if you don't already own it. Or, pick up Mega Man X Collection for the 5th generation systems. It's a gem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mega Man X3; Brand: by
Capcom; Review: If you've played a game in this series already, understand that the concept remains unchanged. And why stray from a winning formula? The price tag for this game is justified because of the advanced chips used in the cart as well as this title's status as a rarity (extremely hard to find). I own every title in the series and have to say that this one barley edges out the original and here's why. X has the newfound potential to perform an upward thrusting jump once you've found the necessary component, the X armors are vastly improved, the upgrade capsules are well hidden (and sometimes frustratingly annoying to access), the game has more mini bosses than before, the music is ONCE AGAIN outstanding, and you get to control Zero for the first time (in dramatic fashion, as if to say...he has returned!). Need I say more? I never got the chance to complete this game because I actually got my hands on it later in my life when I didn't have too much time to play it. The game is pretty difficult as well, so if you found the previous two installments to be pretty easy as I did, this one is a worthy and engrossing challenge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mega Man 3; Brand: by
Capcom; Review: My first foray into the MM series was with MM 2, the flagship installment of this series. That sent me on a hunt to find MM 1, which did not hold a candle to it's successor. A friend of mine then beat me to the punch (18 years ago) and bought MM3. I was already a huge MM fan after only having played MM2 but MM3 only strengthened my allegiance. MM3 follows the same basic premise as the previous two installments: beat a robot master and gain his powers to defat the next. The main antagonist is still Dr. Wily (when will he give up?). MM3 is much longer than its predecessor as you are forced to defeat a doppleganger-like robot that takes on the powers of the 8 robot bosses from MM2 in the Spark Man, Needle Man, Shadow Man and Needle Man stages. This is actually pretty annoying, but it was nice to see the old crew again! The 4 extra levels notwithstanding, I thought MM2 was tougher for some reason. This game continues the high precedent set by MM2 (outstanding gameplay, phenomenal music, etc) and builds upon it by giving the Blue Bomber a slide move, which works to get you into tight places and as a speedier alternative to the standard running. This game also marks the first appearance of MM's dog Rush, and he proves to be very useful. Rush can take on the functionality of a jumping board called Rush Coil, which you are outfitted with from the jump. He also takes on the form of a jet (Rush Jet) and a submarine (Rush Submarine). In this installment, you are allowed a maximum of 9 energy tanks, which is a bit of overkill for the regular bosses but comes in handy in the final stages. MM3 continues the tradition and there is no deviation in gameplay other than the new slide move. Nothing groundbreaking here, but then again, if you are considering a MM title, you know (and love) exactly what to expect.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mega Man 2 - Nintendo NES; Brand: by
Capcom; Review: I've been a fan of this franchise for 18 years now, which is the first time I decided to rent MM2 from the local video store already having been out for at least a year at that point. Little did I know, I was about to play a game in a series that would keep me engrossed for years to come. In case you are not familiar, the premise of MM is to defeat enemy "Robot Masters" and gain their powers to defeat yet other robot masters (RM), since every RM has a vulnerability to another RM's weapon: an ingenious concept. This is the first title in the series to feature 8 RM's (MM1 has only 6). Also, if you are looking for a game in which you can set or beat high scores, this is not the game for you since there isn't a score keeper (MM1 does have a score tally though). This game almost didn't happen because Capcom actually did not feel that MM1 was successful enough to warrant a sequel: it was Keiji Inafune, the series producer, that persuaded management to allow him to pursue the development of this game and only on his time. The rest of the gaming universe is thankful for that! The MM series is notable for it's extremely memorable and outstanding music and gameplay as well as great graphics (during that time of course). Many credit the immense success of the series to this particular title and rightfully so. If you haven't played it and you own one of the 5th generation consoles, do yourself a favor and pick up MM Anniversary Collection (that is, if you don't have an NES). If you have an NES, the good news is that this title is in abundance. Pick it up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panzer Dragoon Saga; Brand: by
Sega; Review: I agree with the first two reviewers. This game is a magnificent opus. If you played the first two installments, try to forget that experience and approach this one with an open mind because this is undoubtedly an RPG. Where it shines is its fusion of 3D shooter with exploration and experience building: watching your dragon morph into a more powerful juggernaut is pure delight! Speaking of dragons, you have 3 different types: an attack-enhanced dragon, a defense-enhanced dragon, and a speed-enhanced dragon. Finding the right fit for you is pure enjoyment in itself. Watching Edge bond with his dragon is also kind of touching. The game features some nice little puzzles, such as answering a series of questions to a certain former hunter. If you answer all of his questions correctly (HINT: you had to have been paying attention to the enemies you encounter along the way), he will give you a special gun. Yes, you get a gun and your dragon also shoots lasers. The story also keeps you engrossed and locked to the screen. The surreal and bizarre artwork adds wonderfully to the aesthetics of the game and the game moves at a fairly quick pace...except when you're on foot. But that's okay because you'll probably want to soak in your environment, which if you allow your mind to travel back to '98, you will be blown away. The challenge is moderate to easy, if only because the game keeps you so enthralled in it that you don't notice the difficulty. There aren't enough words for me to describe the experience. This game is just awesome. I still own it, considering myself one of the lucky 10K+ owners here stateside with an original copy. I KNEW what I had back then. I would say, yes, go ahead and drop the 200+ bones to get yourself a copy if you are a true gamer or an enthusiast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fighters Megamix - Sega Saturn; Brand: by
Sega; Review: This game is a blast. It's a little wacky, what with the goofy character additions such as the cucumber with a sombrero and rattle in his hand (or is it just a green peanut?) but the game is action packed. It combines elements of Fighting Vipers such as sending foes crashing through walls and the ability to dun armor, if only for the FV characters. One thing I like is the rapid 3x replay whenever you knock of the armor. I also like the ability to string your attacks for a seemingly endless array of combos, a feature that sadly, no other VF since has included in the home console versions except for a tournament in VF4's quest mode (I'd like to juggle sometimes, you know). In all, if you like VF or FV or Last Bronx, get this game. If you're a fan of fighters at all, get this game. I've always been partial to the VF series over Tekken and this game kept me in the fold.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I-Ninja - PlayStation 2; Brand: by
Namco; Review: I was 22 or 23 when I bought this game 8 or 9 years ago and as grown as I was then, I had a blast playing it regardless. Once you spin it up, it's obvious that the game does not take itself at all seriously, and that kind of gives the game most its charm. The animations are surprisingly fluid, there's a great variety of slice and dice action and precise platforming involved (Ex: balancing atop a leaking powder keg and trying to keep from blowing up, skating across rails, etc). You also get to control a gigantic rock-em-sock-em-like robot with the capability of delivering effective 1-2 combos while throwing in a nifty uppercut to finish off the opposition. The environments and levels are well put together and kind of have a Super Mario 64 feel, although nowhere near as elaborate. Ninja himself has a good array of moves and the ability to level up his swords, which is a very nice touch. There are also areas that you may need to return to in order to gain specific items, so this also adds to the replay value. The game "sticks to what it knows" and that is wackiness with addictive gameplay, so don't endeavor upon it expecting to be treated to an evolved storyline, 'cause it ain't happening. EAT IT!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions - Sony PSP; Brand: by
Square Enix; Review: If you played FFT for PSOne or Advance, you've pretty much played this game. But that doesn't mean that this game is not solid, because it undeniably IS. Just when I thought that FFT couldn't possibly achieve more replay value, they go and add the Dark Knight job class, which requires you to master (i.e. learn ALL of the skills for...) Knight and Black Mage as well as gain level 8 for the Dragoon, Geomancer, Ninja, and Samurai. That easily adds over 10 hours of gameplay to a game that already required about 40 or 50 hours to complete--and I use the word complete lightly. For those who are new to the FFT universe, this game is a Medieval-inspired, turn-based strategy role playing game with a compelling (albeit a bit convoluted) storyline, and an extremely addictive character development component called a job system. For example, the main character Ramza begins the game as a Squire, But he may change between any of the following jobs eventually: Chemist, Archer, Knight, Onion Knight, White Mage, Black Mage, Time Mage, Monk, Thief, Summoner, Dragoon, Ninja, Samurai, Geomancer, Mystic, Orator, Bard, Arithmetician, Dark Knight, and Mime. There are also other characters in the story whose inherent job classes cannot be shared such as the Machinist, Skyseer, or Sword Saint. Add to that the ability to inter-mix different abilities and you have a plethora of different combinations to make a wholly unique and powerful soldier. There's not enough space to go into details about this game, so I'll just leave it at this: if you like strategy RPGs or have a thing for character development, this game is the right choice. Loads of replay value, great story...great stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Coolum Caprice Luxury Holiday Apartments; City: Coolum Beach Sunshine Coast Queensland; Review: We had a great stay as Coolum Caprice is in a great location with gorgeous ocean and beach views. Our room was situated on Level 7 and was a corner unit so we also had great views of the hinterland and Glasshouse Mountains in the distance. Coolum is such a great spot for a relaxing, quiet time and yet is close to all other Sunshine Coast destinations such as Noosa, Mooloolaba and Maroochydore.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakers Hotel; City: Honolulu Oahu Hawaii; Review: Having stayed at The Breakers 45 years ago at 11 years of age I was so surprised to see the hotel had lost none of its charm ! OK it isn't 5 star and it was built in the 50s BUT the hospitality, location and old Hawai'ian vibe is 5+ star. We stayed in a poolside garden suite (much recommended). The rooms are so spacious with the added advantage of a kitchenette. The amazing thing too, as others have mentioned, is the fact families return year after year and meet up with other families who stay each year. All the guests and hotel hosts are super friendly. We will be back ! (I've attached a photo of myself from 45 years ago, together with one from this stay).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel; City: Honolulu Oahu Hawaii; Review: Could not fault the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel ! We had a 5 night stay last month and we're delighted to be informed on our arrival we had been upgraded. Our room was magnificent - oceanfront on the 16th floor - the most amazing views and beautiful sunsets. Housekeeping was fabulous with our rooms made up and cleaned to perfection each day. The Tiki Restaurant and bar was great for a drink and live music. The travel desk was brilliant for recommendations and booking day trips and attractions. For a beachfront accommodation this hotel is definitely worth serious consideration. Thank you AWBH for a wonderful stay 😄; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Days Hotel Suites by Wyndham Hamilton; City: Hamilton Waikato Region North Island; Review: Good location and value for Hamilton CBD. Very old hotel that has been renovated and is very comfortable for a quick stay. Parking is good value at $10 per day and is on-site. Close to casino and restaurants - recommend for short term stays on a budget.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: QT Gold Coast; City: Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland; Review: Had a night at QT Gold Coast as had a function in Surfers Paradise. What a fabulous quirky hotel. Breakfast at Bazaar is a must so if there's any special deal that includes a breakfast here DO IT! We have stayed here before and the Mountain View room is as good as the Ocean View if you want to save some money. Even though we are "oldies" we love what QT has to offer! Stingray Bar is always pumping too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis budget Auckland Airport; City: Mangere North Island; Review: Spent one night here after arriving in Auckland after a late flight. The room was a bit of a shock as it is TINY, however for one person would be fine. Hubby and I were tripping over each other just to move from one spot to the other in the room :). If you are after convenience to Auckland Airport (walking distance), cleanliness, are on a budget and travelling alone, this is a good option. There is a help yourself breaky for $10 available also.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Rose Hall Resort Spa; City: Rose Hall Montego Bay Saint James Parish Jamaica; Review: My first time at an all-inclusive AND first time in Jamaica didn't disappoint. Our family party of 14 had an amazing time taking in all the resort had to offer. We did have to change rooms as our balcony door didn't open properly but this turned out fine with an even better room obtained at no extra cost and no hesitation from reception staff. All the staff at the resort are so friendly and nothing was a problem. If you don't want to do the buffet each night (it's great, but not so great for the waistline!) book into the restaurants they have which are a la carte. The Italian restaurant was my favourite with beautiful food and fabulous service. The Ocean Grill and 3 Palms are also great and all included in the package. Check out the coffee shop in the morning for a nice start to your day before heading to the beach or the pool, which includes a swim up bar and lazy river. Walking against the lazy river was a great exercise to TRY and work off some of the delicious food and cocktails. Would love to return to the Hilton Rose Hall one day !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Copthorne Hotel Rotorua; City: Rotorua Rotorua District Bay of Plenty Region North Island; Review: Found our stay at Copthorne to be very good! For just over $100 per night I found it very good value. Staff were friendly and helpful, rooms well equipped and comfortable. I can remember this hotel being around in the 1970's so given its age it's great. Buffet breaky a little pricey but in saying that it was great with a good selection. Beds comfy, shower a little light on flow but all in all I would recommend for a reasonably priced accommodation close to everything !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Larmont Sydney by Lancemore; City: Sydney New South Wales; Review: Family pre Christmas weekend at the fabulous Larmont- our daughter and hubby even brought the granddoggie as there are pet friendly rooms, which had the bonus of a balcony for pre dinner drinks! Their room was on the 2nd floor and ours on the 12th with magnificent harbour views. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the location great for getting everywhere on foot. Sampled two restaurants nearby that were exceptional- The Apollo and Mrs G’s. All round super weekend !!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Haven Glebe; City: Sydney New South Wales; Review: Two night stay in this little hotel in Glebe with family from Canada. We had two side by side rooms with a balcony on second floor. Nice and clean, air conditioning, comfy bed and everything we needed. Reasonable pricing for this time of year also. Bus stop across the road took us to where we needed to go and delivered us back right by the hotel. Some great little restaurants close by too. Highly recommend the Lebanese Restaurant on Glebe Point Road - amazing food. Will definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Surfers Aquarius; City: Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland; Review: Having family coming from Canada at Christmas time I wanted to find a reasonably priced accommodation right on the beach in Surfers Paradise. I booked in July for 5 nights in a superior 2 bedroom apartment costing $2110. I realise because of the time of year it was expensive but on arrival I didn’t expect the apartment to be dirty. The fridge had hair in it and also broccoli pieces in the vegetable drawer. There was a greasy feel on surfaces but after a quick clean I felt a lot better. The views are amazing and the apartment size is good. The location is perfect for walking to the shopping / dining areas. If I hadn’t paid so much I would be ok with the apartment. HOWEVER, I had other family arrive when we were there and they had an apartment that was totally renovated and modern and clean (deluxe unit) and paid way less than us. They booked only a month before direct with Aquarius. Lesson learnt- deal direct ! I booked with Booking.com. All in all a great time catching up with family.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel; City: Singapore; Review: My partner and I regularly visit Singapore for a few days whilst traveling around Asia. I picked this hotel due to its location (we tend to stay in a hotel nearby). After reading some of the comments on here I was a bit apprehensive. However except for a few hiccups with the access cards to my partners daughters room and the undercooked eggs at breakfast everything was OK. Taxis as always were plentiful and cheap. Bar service was excellent and the chambermaids did a really good job. Polite and efficient check-in (we got into our room at 10.00am which was great). Great World City is a 5 minuet walk away and has a supermarket and cheap dining options if you do not breakfast at the hotel. I would give the Boomerang Bar/Cafe a miss for breakfast (across the other side of the river) - very expensive for poor quality service and food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Criterion Hotel Perth; City: Perth Greater Perth Western Australia; Review: I stayed in this hotel last night - mainly because of the price. I was very impressed with the speed and efficiency of the check in and the nice touch of a welcome drink should you want one. The room was yes dated BUT it was very clean and the bed was comfortable. I would recommend this place to anyone wishing to have a budget break in Perth.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Chancellor Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: I have now stayed in this hotel twice in the past few months during the week. Its handy to St Vinnies Hospital (the reason I was staying there) and to China Town for good value meals the the CBD for shopping. The rooms are very clean and the beds are so comfy. I enjoyed the breakfast (they provide gluten free cereal, bread and crackers). All in all a good value stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Welcome Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: Good $ value hotel to stay at. They are very efficient as it is a busy hotel on the weekends. Breakfast was a bit chaotic and noisy so if you like things a bit quieter go down later. Only one lift working due to maintenance being done on it but I was only on the 3rd floor so I was able to walk up and down easily. Will stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Burlington; City: Torquay English Riviera Devon England; Review: My parents, aunty and their elderly friends stayed at this hotel at the end of September 2013 - not through choice because their original hotel had a gas leak so they got shunted off to this excuse for a hotel. The food was inadequate, bland and poorly served. The staff were mostly nice and trying to make the best of a badly managed hotel. My mother who has bad legs was given a room on the top floor and this caused a lot of distress. My father who has COPD did not fare much better. The rooms were grubby and the mattresses on the bed were worn and thin and incredibly uncomfortable. Not to be recommended.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Villa Beach Resort Spa Langkawi; City: Pantai Tengah Langkawi Langkawi District Keda; Review: Room was spacious and fine for two people but the bed was very hard. Check in speedy and we got into our room early. Breakfast was OK but the one lunch I had there was awful. The staff were very uninterested in serving me and preferred to carry on with a private conversation. Loved the private beach just wished that people cleaned up after themselves and not leave rubbish lying around. The jet-skis were pretty expensive for a short hire.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges; City: Bruges West Flanders Province; Review: Excellent service, plenty of choice for breakfast and two excellent rooms on the first floor in the old building. The beds were so comfortable and the rooms were very clean in fact it is one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed in. Oh and the Long Island Iced Teas were very well made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Northbank; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: I had a nice comfortable room on the 8th floor. Very clean and tidy. Check in was super efficient and the location is great. Easy walk from Southern Cross Station - couple of minuets further to walk to Flinders Street Station. Supermarket nearby and plenty of places to eat too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Wentworth Plaza; City: Perth Greater Perth Western Australia; Review: I stay here for the odd night a couple of times a year. The rooms are always clean and well presented. Yes they are a little dated but for the price they are well worth it. The staff are always very cheerful and efficient. Location is good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments; City: Trinity Beach Cairns Region Queensland; Review: The one bedroomed apartment was well equiped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Air Con worked well. We were in Room 10 which had a little patio out the front plus was close to the swimming pool. Excellent location and close to the beach and restaurants.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas; City: Dallas Texas; Review: Very handy for the DART. 7/11 nearby and some excellent reasonably priced eateries. Customer service was excellent. Room very nice. All in all enjoyed our stay. We purchased an all day ticket for the DART which is really good value. The Fort Worth Stockyards was a pleasant trip out on the train then a bus. Everyone has been so friendly and helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon; City: Singapore; Review: Great location for exploring Little India. Close to the MRT. Very lucky as I arrived early to be given my room straight away. Room very clean and cosy. Loved the large screen T.V. Would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: NH Amsterdam Schiller; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: We stayed at the schiller for 3 nights. On arrival at 3pm we heard noise from a garden behind the hotel. It stopped after 30 mins. It was gardeners. The room had been updated since our last visit. High quality furniture, extremely comfy bed, just phone reception if you want different pillows. Lovely bathroom, high quality toiletries, sponge, comb, scrubber etc. The television was an hd flat screen that swivelled round. The following morning the gardeners started at 7.30 and finished at 3.30, however, we were not disturbed by noise, only occasional noise, however we were out most of the time the gardeners were working. A lot of updating was going on in this hotel, with some floors closed off, however there was no noise from the work in the hotel. This was our second visit and we would go back again!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crieff Hydro Hotel and Resort; City: Crieff Perth and Kinross Scotland; Review: Went to Crieff hydro for a hen weekend. I organised it with the hotels sales team for 24 of us. They couldn't have been better. I booked 3 5 star Culcrieff Cottages. We couldn't believe how lovely they were. A touch of class. We stayed in the cottages the first night and on the following day went to the victorian spa at a cost of £8, although the normal leisure facilities were free. The spa was wonderful, free fruit, papers and diluting juice and a goody bag. We had lunch and then some of us had massages, nail treatments, hair done, quad biking, sumo wrestling. At night the hotels mini bus shuttled us the 1 mile o the hotel for a lovely meal in the brasserie. We had a seperate area and the food and service was out of this world. After the meal there was a ceilidh and then the mini bus ran everyone back to the cottages. The only down side was the checkout was 10am on the sunday, but there is the option of a late check out. I would return here at the drop of a hat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Blue Hotel; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: This was the 2nd year running we had been to this hotel. It was even better then the year before. We had a superior room, which had french windows, view of the pleasure beach, lounge area. Room was fantastic, toilettries excellent, service fantastic, food delicious. What can I say - can't wait to go back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eden Hotel Amsterdam; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Arrived for a 4 night stay to find friendly reception staff. We were impressed with the fact we had to use the keycard for our room to call the lift (excellent security). When we entered our room we felt the room was trendy but the bathroom very small. The bathrooms have glass doors and the door hit off the toilet. The floor at the bath was covered in what appeared to be mould but not sure. There were also hairs on the floor, a hair on the glass surround of the sink and a hair in the bath. I phoned reception and was immediately asked whether I wished the room cleaned or another room. We went for another room. This time there were no complaints. The room was slightly bigger and so was the bathroom. The bathroom was faultless. We were pleased with the safe and the style of the room. The headboard lit up, it was easy to control all the lights, excellent reading lamps. Lovely built in cupboards, not enough hangers. The toilettries were in dispensers on the walls. Gorgeous Rituals toilettries. I even bought some in a shop. However could have done with a bar of soap. The beds were soft but so comfy. We had no view but the quiet was fantastic as the hotel was just off our favourite area of Rembrantplein. The only thing was we wanted two pillows for each bed. There was a spare pillow in the cupboard and I phoned reception to ask if it was possible for another one. I was told housekeeping would bring one up in a few minutes. After half an hour I went to reception and was told again, housekeeping would bring one up in a few minutes. After a further two hours I contacted reception to be told housekeeping had left for the day ( it was after 11pm at night), I explained I had been trying and was told I should have phoned again after it didnt appear. I gave up after this. I felt the hotel was excellent value for money, in an excellent location, also 15 mins from Dam Square, excellent bar area with lovely cocktails, very friendly staff and I would return to the hotel. I would request a superior room in order to get tea/coffee making facilities in the room. Also the hotel appears to be the same as the Eden in Remrandt Square, Strange I know, but 2 reception areas, 2 entrances on different streets, same hotel but different types of rooms!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro; City: Dunblane Scotland; Review: arrived at a glorius hotel in excellent condition. Beautiful entrance but lots of stairs to reception which is on the first floor, there is a lift to it, so use if u have suitcases. Very friendly and professional reception, we were given a lovely cookie on arrival. Hotel is in excellent condition, redone in 2009 and u can tell. Our room was on the 2nd floor facing the front, the gardens, try for a room here, theres an extension on the back of the hotel doesnt look as nice or have a nice outlook. We had a deluxe room, dressing gown slippers, good neutrogena toilettries and a whirlpool bath with seperate shower cubicle. Room very comfy. Had a meal in the kailyard restaurant by Nick Nairn, lovely but pricey, again great service. Try the cocktail bar for evening drinks. We went into Dunblane for something to eat but nothing there then went to Stirling and found only a few places open in the evening. However, had a great time, more than enough to do onsite with the leisure facilities, great food, wine etc. One of my favourite hotels, we will go back. A great base to explore this part of Scotland. Usual Hilton outstanding quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Blackpool; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: On arrival we were met by very friendly and professional staff. The reception area is lovely and in great order. We were on the fifth floor with sea views. The only problem was the windows were dirty on the outside (you should have seen the colour of my car after a few days!!). The room was clean and had a super king size bed. Toilettries were crabtree and evelyn, they were lovely. Breakfast was delicious with a great choice of food, both hot and cold. Again staff were fantastic. There was no delay getting a table for breakfast and have stayed in other hotels in blackpool at this time and have always had to wait for a table. The swimming pool was good and was quiet the the time we used it. Would recommend this hotel and will definately be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Stirling South M9 J9 Hotel; City: Bannockburn Stirling Scotland; Review: stayed for one night. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. The hotel was very clean and in excellent condition. The room was very spacious, comfy and spotless. Extra pillows if needed. Fan in the room if you were too warm. Heating controls were excellent for warmth of room. Meal at the Brewers Fayre was delicious and again staff were very pleasant. Breakfast in the same place was again delicious and staff were constantly refreshing the food. Very impressed with our second stay in a Premier Inn. Will def. stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NH Amsterdam Schiller; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: I have stayed in this hotel twice before and this was by far the best room. It was a front facing room with a balcony. We arrived late in the evening and there was no problem with check in. We loved our room which faced Rembrantplein but others may find noisy, we loved it. It was great to watch all the entertainment in the square. Ear plugs were provided, but we did not use. The entertainment in the square stopped by 11pm but still noisy. We booked room only. Staff were very friendly and polite. We booked late checkout on our last day. It only cost 10 euros per hour. Staff were keen to help and phoned taxis for us. The hotel was in a perfect position to explore Amsterdam. Ideal to have a mini bar in the room. Bed was extremely comfy and a good choice of pillows.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Balgeddie House Hotel; City: Glenrothes Fife Scotland; Review: Previous to the visit i communicated with the hotel several times regarding queries and everyone was extremely helpful. The hotel returned my emails constantly and even phoned to give me info. We stayed here for hogmany and new years eve. We arrived and finally found the hotel using the address on our sat nav as the postcode did not get us to the hotel. On arrival we went in through what looked like the back of the hotel to discover we had gone in the old entrance and shd have gone along to the leisure facilities as the reception for the hotel is in the same place. However, it didn;t take too long to find our way. The receptionist was very nice and gave us lots of info on catering arrangements and facilities (via letters). Very handy to refer to. Our room was a deluxe room and wqs in the new section above the leisure facilities. We had a lift for just the ten rooms that were in this section. The room was stylish, clean and very comfortable with all amenities and was a good size. However, we could hear some noise from the room next door - tv and someone snoring. We went for the meal and the starter and pudding was delicious but main course cd have been better. Staff were extremely attentive and the best I have ever experienced. The following morning we had breakfast. There was a good choice and food was freshly cooked. Menus were on the table and there was an excellent choice. We spent the day relaxing and visited the leisure facilities. They were great and very quiet. Receptionist was very helpful with info on the pool. We had another meal and breakfast and again served by extremely helpful staff from the barman to the waiting staff. On checkout the receptionist again was extremely friendly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro; City: Dunblane Scotland; Review: We stayed at the hotel for 2 nights. We arrived 15 mins before check in and had to wait until 4pm for our room. This wasn't a problem. When we arrived at our room I realised I hadn't been given our cookies at check-in. I phoned down to reception and asked for breakfast menus for ordering the room service breakfast. 2 hours later I went to reception and got them myself. The room was lovely, a deluxe room in the old part of the hotel, views of the large grounds at the front. Not as good as the previous deluxe room I had stayed in at the hotel. The previous one had a lovely chaise longue in it. There were also stains on the ceiling which looked like possible water damage. The room was very hot but there was a fan provided which was fantastic. We had a meal in the bar on the first evening and the food was delicious. Cocktails were lovely too. The following day we had breakfast in our room. The service was excellent and the food fantastic. Highly recommended. That evening we also had a meal in the bar, again excellent food and service. We had breakfast in our room again the following day and again fantastic. I feel for this visit the hotel should have had a good rating but the options are average and very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Macdonald Cardrona Hotel Golf Spa; City: Cardrona Peebles Scottish Borders Scotland; Review: Excellent service at reception when we arrived, we were able to check in early. We had lunch in the lounge which was delicious and again excellent service. Our room was stunning with a golf view. Large room and very comfortable. We were booked for DBB and the restaurant was nicely set out. Excellent service and the food was out of this world. Extremely friendly but professional staff in the restaurant which made our evenings even more enjoyable. We had breakfast in our room both days and it was delivered on time and delicious. We didn't use leisure facilities but they looked lovely. We can't wait to go back to this hotel!!!! The best price we found was through the MacDonald hotels website; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cairndale Hotel Leisure Club; City: Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway Scotland; Review: Was using the hotel as was going to a conference. Used booking.com as couldn't get through to the hotel. Left a message on their answering machine but no-one phoned back to arrange a booking. However, when arrived was met by a fantastic and helpful member of staff. My room was a family room which was a great size (however bathroom was small ) everything was extremely clean. I ordered room service meal choice was limited but food was good. Also room service breakfast which was delicious. Staff delivering food were very friendly and professional.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NH Amsterdam Caransa; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Great staff, we had a room at the front which we loved, ours was a large room,climate control and mini bar. Lovely toiletries. Comfy beds. Great location of hotel - our room had a lovely view of remprantplein- if you want a quiet room ask for one at the back. Very clean but only complaint is hotel needs to update climate control as it wasn't working very well - would definitely stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NH Amsterdam Schiller; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: This was our fourth stay here and our best. We had a room on the fifth floor facing the square - we loved it as we could watch everything. The hotel provided earplugs if you found it too noisy. Room was clean extremely comfy had a fridge and coffee machine. Lovely toiletries. Extremely friendly staff who couldn't do enough to help. We loved the style of the hotel, the Art Deco style, paintings, lift etc. It was exciting to see the TV show being filmed each evening. A fantastic hotel - in fact our favourite NH hotel in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lodge on Loch Lomond; City: Luss Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland; Review: Booked a Munro room which had a separate toilet and bath and dressing area in bedroom. Balcony with stunning views. Room was extremely clean well furnished and lovely toiletries. Reception on tv ocasionally went but didn’t bother us. Had dinner in hotel both evenings- we found menus limited for our tastes but food was superb. Breakfast was good but not quite as good as the evening meal. Restaurant had the most stunning views and the bar was very comfortable and trendy. Leisure facilities were very good. Staff were incredibly friendly, hotel (all buildings) were immaculate and we will def be back. We would recommend a visit the village store in Luss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brig O Doon Hotel; City: Ayr South Ayrshire Ayrshire Scotland; Review: Went yesterday for our 18th anniversary. Stunning setting. Haggis Bon Bon’s and bread to start. We had a starter and main course each. Food was very reasonably priced and delicious. Will definitely be back soon for another meal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Queensferry Crossing; City: North Queensferry Fife Scotland; Review: Chose this hotel as was near to Edinburgh. Chose a king junior suite with a river view. Fantastic price. Beautiful luxurious room and bathroom. Cookies on arrival and honours goody bag. Room had complimentary snacks also. Food in hotel was stunning. Will definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Cracking the AP English Literature & Composition Exam, 2013 Edition (College Test Preparation); Author: Visit Amazon's Princeton Review Page; Review: I don't recommend this book for the AP Biology exam. This book doesn't cover the materials thoroughly; there are many important details missing. Also, there are some incorrect details, which is worse than typo in Barron's books. There's not enough exercise at the end of each chapter. My AP Bio teacher was really good, so this book was actually a waste of money for me. I believe I got a five on the AP exam because of my teacher's review sessions and not this book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: This is the first copy of The Hobbit that I actually own, and I should say I am pretty satisfied. I downloaded this book on my Kindle for Mac because I hate having hard copies. They get damaged over time, are sometimes too bulky for my wrists to read for an extended period of time, etc. I did hesitate at first because I was not sure if the maps would be included in this digital version, but after downloading a sample, my question was answered. The digital version comes with all the maps and writings. Most importantly, the table of contents is pretty thorough that I could jump between chapters or go back to check the maps. The only problem with the Mac version is that I could not listen to the audio of Tolkien singing and narrating the chapters... That was a huge disappointment. I bought this particular version because of the promise of audio contents from Tolkien himself. Oh well, it was still less than $7. It is still worth the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Ee Page; Review: This review is long due, but I am still waiting for the second installment of this series. I first bought this book because I was bored. I had finished reading The Hunger Games trilogy for about the fifth time and was looking for another work to fill in the void. Angelfall did exactly that. I love the plot and characters, especially the surprising twist of how angels are belligerent instead of the peaceful creatures depicted in popular media. Just that one aspect alone won me over because I love books that challenge my intellect. And then there is the slow, innocent romance that is crafted with perfection. Not too slow to the point of nonexistent, but not too fast to the point that it is unbelievable. The details are descriptive enough that, as a reader, I could imagine myself living Penryn's adventures and falling in love with Raffe. Penryn and Raffe are also likeable as characters. Ugh, writing this review makes me impatient to read the next book!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: This is the first copy of The Hobbit that I actually own, and I should say I am pretty satisfied. I downloaded this book on my Kindle for Mac because I hate having hard copies. They get damaged over time, are sometimes too bulky for my wrists to read for an extended period of time, etc. I did hesitate at first because I was not sure if the maps would be included in this digital version, but after downloading a sample, my question was answered. The digital version comes with all the maps and writings. Most importantly, the table of contents is pretty thorough that I could jump between chapters or go back to check the maps. The only problem with the Mac version is that I could not listen to the audio of Tolkien singing and narrating the chapters... That was a huge disappointment. I bought this particular version because of the promise of audio contents from Tolkien himself. Oh well, it was still less than $7. It is still worth the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy - (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Return of the Ring, The Two; Author: Visit Amazon's J.R.R Tolkien Page; Review: This is the first copy of The Hobbit that I actually own, and I should say I am pretty satisfied. I downloaded this book on my Kindle for Mac because I hate having hard copies. They get damaged over time, are sometimes too bulky for my wrists to read for an extended period of time, etc. I did hesitate at first because I was not sure if the maps would be included in this digital version, but after downloading a sample, my question was answered. The digital version comes with all the maps and writings. Most importantly, the table of contents is pretty thorough that I could jump between chapters or go back to check the maps. The only problem with the Mac version is that I could not listen to the audio of Tolkien singing and narrating the chapters... That was a huge disappointment. I bought this particular version because of the promise of audio contents from Tolkien himself. Oh well, it was still less than $7. It is still worth the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Boxed Set of 4 Books; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: This is the first copy of The Hobbit that I actually own, and I should say I am pretty satisfied. I downloaded this book on my Kindle for Mac because I hate having hard copies. They get damaged over time, are sometimes too bulky for my wrists to read for an extended period of time, etc. I did hesitate at first because I was not sure if the maps would be included in this digital version, but after downloading a sample, my question was answered. The digital version comes with all the maps and writings. Most importantly, the table of contents is pretty thorough that I could jump between chapters or go back to check the maps. The only problem with the Mac version is that I could not listen to the audio of Tolkien singing and narrating the chapters... That was a huge disappointment. I bought this particular version because of the promise of audio contents from Tolkien himself. Oh well, it was still less than $7. It is still worth the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fellowship of the Ring (Lord of the Rings Part 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: This is the first copy of The Hobbit that I actually own, and I should say I am pretty satisfied. I downloaded this book on my Kindle for Mac because I hate having hard copies. They get damaged over time, are sometimes too bulky for my wrists to read for an extended period of time, etc. I did hesitate at first because I was not sure if the maps would be included in this digital version, but after downloading a sample, my question was answered. The digital version comes with all the maps and writings. Most importantly, the table of contents is pretty thorough that I could jump between chapters or go back to check the maps. The only problem with the Mac version is that I could not listen to the audio of Tolkien singing and narrating the chapters... That was a huge disappointment. I bought this particular version because of the promise of audio contents from Tolkien himself. Oh well, it was still less than $7. It is still worth the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sitt Marie Rose; Author: Visit Amazon's Etel Adnan Page; Review: This is actually the first book I have read by a Lebanese author. I have read Kahlil Gibran's works, but I guess they are not comparable to this modern prose. The content itself is interesting. Sitt Marie Rose, the titular character, is a courageous Christian Lebanese who empathizes with and aids the Muslim Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Sitt Marie is then caught and interrogated by none other than her childhood friend. The psychological aspect of each character is illustrated wonderfully, and reading this book makes me want to be more active for the causes in which I believe. I am looking forward to reading more world literature after this enlightening book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On the Island; Author: Visit Amazon's Tracey Garvis Graves Page; Review: If you like psychological survival-based stories, On the Island is a great book to read. The story is crafted beautifully with enough details for your mind to imagine how it would feel to be in the protagonists' shoes. While this book is not as gory as Lord of the Flies, it expands on how people who have been isolated from urban societies cope with the drastic environmental changes when they return to the city. Definitely a great book to read and re-read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Here: On the Otherside Series, Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Denise Grover Swank Page; Review: I have been a fan of the paranormal/mystery genre since I was little, so this book was a treat. The storyline is unexpected, and I could not help but to root for all the characters to find redemption. I seriously enjoyed this book so much that I read the entire novel in one sitting. Toward the end, the female protagonist did get on my nerve a little bit, but that is not enough to weaken the entire book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bro-Magnet (A Nice Guy Romance Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Lauren Baratz-Logsted Page; Review: The Bro-Magnet is a romance novel told from a guy's perspective. The narration is spiced with humor that makes it hard to put this book down. Definitely one of the better contemporary romance out there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It Ends with Us: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Hoover Page; Review: This is the third Colleen Hoover novel I've read, and going in I already expected myself to turn into water works since her other two novels (Hopeless and Ugly Love) made me cry. I turned into a liquid mess of tears reading this book as expected, but what I did not expect was how much this novel would touch my being. This is more than your average romance novel. It leaves an impact that reverberates your soul. While I love Hopeless and Ugly Love, Colleen Hoover has outdone herself with It Ends with Us. Her writing immerses readers to experience the moments lived by the characters seamlessly and takes readers on a journey along with the characters as they grow. Most importantly, it imparts a lesson that I personally agree and champion: don't be quick to judge other people's pains and decisions because you don't live their lives and can't possibly know their pain threshold. I'm incredibly proud that Colleen Hoover wove this message so skillfully in this beautifully rendered story. To Colleen Hoover: When I grow up, I want to be you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: ; Review: Received one pair with obvious fabric flaws on back--returned and got replacement with MORE flaws back and front. These are not first quality - saw a prior review about "spots" turning into holes should have heeded. There are vertical frays in the fabric that would split causing holes.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Visconti 709 Oiled Leather Coin ID Holder Tri Fold Wallet; Brand: Visconti; Review: Bought this for my son. It is very distinctive. Nice holders for IDs and also has a change pouch with closure. It's an army brown/green color and very masculine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men's SEQUIN Design Dress Vest & Bow Tie ROYAL BLUE Color BOWTie Set; Brand: Vesuvio Napoli; Review: Using for an adult male outfit for a Halloween Party. Snazzy over black shirt with blue pinstripes and black pants. Face makeup completes the cool rocker look. Nice material, well made.....worth the cost.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pratt and Hart Men's Lambskin Winter Leather Gloves with Thinsulate Lining; Brand: Pratt and Hart; Review: Good for a man's broad hands.....not skimpily cut, nice soft leather.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brunswick Women's Diamond Bowling Shoes; Brand: Brunswick; Review: Got these as a gift for a a young lady who bowls and also loves purple.....she loved them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playtex Women's Plus Size Comfort Lace Wire-Free Bra; Brand: ; Review: HARD TO FIND A BLACK BRA - KIND OF PREFER THE PLAYTEX WOMAN'S SECRETS SIGNATURE FLORAL UNDERWIRE WITH GEL STRAPS WHICH DOES NOT COME IN BLACK; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Playtex Women's Secrets Rosebud Embroidery Underwire Bra; Brand: ; Review: Surprised - shoulders very comfortable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ryka Women's Relief Mary Jane Toning Shoes Grey 7.5 Wide; Brand: Ryka; Review: Did not like rocking motion - felt unstable; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lilyette Women's Enchantment Three-Section Unlined Minimizer Underwire Bra; Brand: ; Review: Knew ahead of time that Lilyette band size runs smaller than others - so ordered up. Bra is okay---had hoped the back would be more racer back style than it actually is - but otherwise ok.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom 5 Oz., 100% Heavy Cotton Hd T-Shirt (3931)- Black,Small; Brand: ; Review: Nice heft to fabric, sturdy not flimsy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom 5 Oz., 100% Heavy Cotton Hd T-Shirt (3931)- Black,Small; Brand: ; Review: Nice heft to fabric, sturdy not flimsy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: ; Review: Nice heft to fabric, sturdy not flimsy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island; City: Paradise Island New Providence Island Bahamas; Review: This all-inclusive hotel was wonderful. The hotel staff was very helpful and the food was the best of any all-inclusive that I've been to. It is definately a hotel and not a "resort" as everything is in one large building.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Denver Downtown; City: Denver Colorado; Review: Wonderful hotel. Terrific location and great security. The hotel gym is very nice and clean. The bathroom in the room is huge and the curtains do a great job of keeping out the light if you want to take a nap. The restaurant/bar downstairs is really great. The food is great and they have endless mimosas during the weekend for brunch!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Emerald Bay; City: Mazatlan Pacific Coast; Review: This property was very nice. Everything was super clean--everywhere we went, there was someone cleaning. The liquor selection was very good. The restaurants were as expected. The buffet food was good, not great. The sit down restaurants were a little all over. Bamboo (the Asian sit down) had great appetizers but terrible main dish. Tabasco (Mexican) was good all around--actually the best. The Italian restaurant was buffet, but pretty good as well. Outdoor hamburger bar had good chicken and terrible hamburgers. There is a restaurant down the beach that is VERY good. I recommend going off property to eat there at least one night. The Looney Bean is a coffee shop down the was that has delicious breakfast burritos and coffee that is worth going off property for as well. The bed was hard--ask for extra pillows.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jellystone Park of Estes; City: Estes Park Colorado; Review: This is a great place if your goal is to disconnect completely. There is no cell service and the wifi is spotty when it's good. We stayed in cabin 31, and the bed was so uncomfortable that I woke up each morning in pain. The towels were stained and the floors needed to be mopped. Also, on our last day, I came back from a workout to no water. The entire camp was out of water because of a break in the main pipe. I will not stay again and I will not recommend.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Element Omaha Midtown Crossing; City: Omaha Nebraska; Review: My husband and I went for a staycation night on the town. The hotel is beautiful and clean. The bed was very comfy. They're pet friendly, but you'd never know it waking in it's so clean and smells nice. They also offer a wonderful breakfast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Galveston Island; City: Galveston Galveston Island Texas; Review: The staff at the towneplace suites are some of the friendliest I've encountered. The rooms are clean. The pool is terrific and the free breakfast is great. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay in Galveston.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murphy s Resort at Estes Park; City: Estes Park Colorado; Review: We stayed at Murphy's and we had a terrific time. The rooms are incredibly clean. The wood is free for your campfires. There are a bunch of grills available for use as well. Breakfast is also free. Every morning, a family of elk came to visit. They were so beautiful. The mountain view is beautiful and you've got a lovely view of the lake as well. Staff is friendly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Kansas City Overland Park Convention Center; City: Overland Park Kansas; Review: The hotel is what you expect from a courtyard. The pool was fun for the kids. Most of the staff was friendly. The bedroom with one king bed is very small so if you have more than two people staying, get a bigger room; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Couples Swept Away; City: Negril Westmoreland Parish Jamaica; Review: I would go back to Jamaica in a heartbeat, but not to Couples Swept Away. Other than when we had reservations for dinner, the service was poor. Help had to be asked for, it was never offered. When we did ask, we were often met with eye rolls or hostility. Nobody helped with bags or informed us of departure. One night at dinner, one of the staffers was literally trying to drink our drinks. We saw him picking up half-drank drinks from tables and slamming them. The room was like a budget hotel. Dank, poor air conditioning, and an uncomfortable bed. We upgraded only to have a full view of the break area for hotel employees and a partial view of the ocean. Things were often dirty. Common bathrooms were smelly. At dinner one night, there was a poo (yes you read that right) on the bathroom floor of the restaurant. I informed staff and nobody cleaned it up. A woman stepped in it. The entire resort shuts down at 9:30. The only place to get a drink is at the disco and even there, we felt like they were trying to get rid of us. The clientele is 55+ for the most part, so if you're a younger couple, look elsewhere. No music plays during the day at the bar or anywhere. The entertainment at dinner was not impressive.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Bryn Guest House; City: Conwy Conwy County North Wales Wales; Review: Plenty of rain, but a warm welcome at Bryn Guest House. Comfortable room with a lovely view. Easy walk into town, we found a choice of restaurants providing ample options for the evening meal. Alison cooks an excellent breakfast and her local knowledge was helpful in planning trips. A great place to stay from which to explore North Wales. Hope to come again when perhaps we will be joined by the sun!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mantra Twin Towns; City: Coolangatta Gold Coast Queensland; Review: We spent three nights in an ocean view hotel room on the 5th floor. Our first visit to Coolangatta, it was good to be central, close to shops and restaurants. Found the Outrigger perfect for our needs. Hotel room is comfortable, staff helpful, and the included breakfast would be very hard to beat. Altogether good value, and would have no hesitation in staying again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kimberley Sands Resort Spa; City: Broome Kimberley Region Western Australia; Review: Stayed 3 nights in July. This is a good resort, low rise and relaxed in layout. However being placed in the most distant room from reception means a bit of walking. We enjoyed our stay, but were disappointed in the standard of preparation of our room. On arrival, 3 light fittings were not operating and the room had not been cleaned to a reasonable standard. Lights were fixed promptly. Ants and a cockroach inhabited the small food and utensil storage area above the fridge. The bathroom is quirky, with a large freestanding bath taking pride of place. A meal in the pool bar took an age to be served. A good buffet breakfast is available. Nice place, pity about the detail.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Grianan; City: Inverness Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: Inverness is an interesting and rewarding town to visit, and Au Grianan has just the right location to be able to enjoy this. An easy walk into town and the restaurants. Hospitality with all that one would expect from a top B&B. And a little more, with a new slice of cake each day! Excellent choice available for breakfast. Overall a good experience as others have found.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Hotel Garden City Brisbane; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: Have stayed a number of times for from one to three nights over aprox. ten years. Great location for South Brisbane, rooms are good with a comfortable bed and the small kitchenette facility is useful. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Good parking. Ideal for us.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Hotel Wellington; City: Wellington Greater Wellington North Island; Review: Good value and excellent central location. Good buffet breakfast. Helpful and friendly staff. Room could get too warm as no air-con. Window will open but limited air flow. Close to Willis St-Grand Arcade stop from airport for Airport Flyer 91 bus. Note hotel reception is by lift from Plimmer steps on Lambton Quay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Hotel Garden City Brisbane; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: Comfortable and consistent quality and service. Good to have small sink and basic cutlery with a fridge not already loaded with unwanted and expensive drinks. Very handy to restaurants and retail at the extensive Garden City Mall.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Century Plaza Hotel Spa; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: Our room at a lower level was comfortable and with a great street view. However, the noise at night, especially sirens was disturbing. Hotel is next door to a hospital. Some difficulty getting hot water at times meant running a tap for long periods for the hot to flow. The above aside, the location is very good, the staff helpful and for Vancouver, good value.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ALEX Toys Little Hands Picture Mosaic; Brand: ALEX Toys; Review: great craft toy for kids; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warm Fuzzy Toys Magnetic Sculptures Acrobats Showpiece; Brand: Warm Fuzzy Toys; Review: tiny but great desk toy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Battleship Game; Brand: Hasbro; Review: must have in any game closet; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ALEX Art Scra-ffiti Scratch Pad So Cute, Multicolor; Brand: ALEX Toys; Review: fun and not super messy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PLAYMOBIL Large City Zoo; Brand: PLAYMOBIL; Review: great quality product; provides a lot of entertainment for two children and keeps them quite busy! there are small pieces, so recommend for older kids that don't put everything in their mouth. lots of ways to use your imagination with this toy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Learning Resources New Sprouts; Brand: Learning Resources; Review: we love this brand of toy; encourages free play; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog Epic 7" Android-based Kids Tablet 16GB, Green; Brand: LeapFrog; Review: so many great educational games; hours of fun and entertainment. you can get games for decent prices if you wait for a sale on their website. they also have a new LeapFrog Academy that is worth the price each month!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Play-Doh B6380AF1 Sparkle and Bright 14 Pack of Cans, Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 3-Ounce Cans; Brand: Play-Doh; Review: what kid doesn't love playdoh?! the toys are fun, also; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Game Zone Egg and Spoon Relay Race Game; Brand: International Playthings; Review: our kids loved this game; fun for all; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Learning Resources Pretend & Play Ice Cream Shop; Brand: Learning Resources; Review: ice cream scoop didn't hold the ice cream that well, but the product is fun and engaging for kids; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: USA Toyz Sand Tray Set - Bamboo Executive Sandbox, 3 Sand Molds and 1 lb Play Sand; Brand: USA Toyz; Review: everyone who walks into my office loves this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kids Ukulele Toy Guitar for Toddlers – Hape Wooden Ukulele Kids Guitar for Girls or; Brand: USA Toyz; Review: so fun to watch our kids play with this and develop an interest in music. we have this along with other musical instruments for kids, and this is one they keep going back to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Washable 8 Colors Dot Markers Pack Set | Fun Art Supplies for Kids and Preschoolers | Includes; Brand: Dab and Dot Markers; Review: just as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Wooden Princess Wand, Arts & Crafts, Shatterproof Mirror, Craft Kit &; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: just as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Do A Dot Art Coloring Books for Kids – Creative Activity Book For Toddlers – Who’s In The Zoo; Brand: Do.A.Dot Art!; Review: just as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KUUQA 12 Pack 6 Color Kids Aprons Children Painting Aprons Kids Art Smocks with 2 Roomy Pockets for Kitchen and; Brand: KUUQA; Review: just as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: China Is Leasing an Entire Pacific Island. Its Residents Are Shocked.; Abstract: SYDNEY, Australia The island of Tulagi served as a South Pacific headquarters for Britain then Japan, and during World War II, its natural deepwater harbor made it a military gem. Now, China is moving in with plans to effectively take control. Under a secretive deal signed last month with a provincial government in the Solomon Islands, a Beijing-based company with close ties to the Chinese Communist Party has secured exclusive development...; Category: news
Title: Show Jeeps Who's Boss In A 1969 Porsche 911 Baja; Abstract: This doesn't just go off-road, it goes off-road fast.; Category: autos
Title: Former Florida cop won't serve jail time after accidentally killing woman, 73, in training exercise; Abstract: A former Florida police officer who accidentally shot and killed a 73-year-old woman during a demonstration will not serve any jail time as part of a plea agreement.; Category: news
Title: 'The Office' star Jenna Fischer responds to Chrissy Teigen's theory that Jim and Pam are divorced; Abstract: Jenna, who played Pam opposite John Krasinski's Jim on the hit NBC sitcom, thinks Chrissy got it wrong.; Category: tv
Title: An architect who built his dream tiny home in Colorado shares photos; Abstract: Creating a customized tiny house is a big task. From sketches to real-life infrastructure, here's how an architect builds and designs tiny houses.; Category: finance
Title: Alabama student who called in bomb threat to LSU-Florida game faces up to 20 years in prison; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: 10 questions you should always ask at an open house; Abstract: Attending an open house? Make the most of your visit by asking the right questions.; Category: finance
Title: Ex-Credit Suisse Banker Says Secret Affair Helped Fuel $45 Million Fraud; Abstract: A former Credit Suisse Group AG banker told a federal jury in New York that his decision to take millions of dollars in bribes was fueled in part by his secret love affair with a subordinate.; Category: finance
Title: Barricaded suspect sets apartment on fire before surrendering to Denton police; Abstract: A man is in custody awaiting a mental health evaluation following a seven-hour standoff between him and Denton police on Friday. A woman called police claiming her adult son was suffering from a mental health crisis and had a gun around 12:20 p.m. on Friday. Officers arrived on scene and attempted to negotiate with the suspect at an apartment located in the 100 block of Heritage Lane. Police were able to get the caller to exit the apartment, but...; Category: news
Title: Ford Baby Bronco Bare Body Allegedly Leaked In Exclusive Photo; Abstract: Ford had no comment, but it sure looks like the real deal.; Category: autos
Title: Astros fire assistant GM for 'inappropriate comments'; Abstract: The Astros fired assistant general manager Brandon Taubman on Thursday afternoon.; Category: news
Title: Rivian R1S and R1T: Everything We Know; Abstract: The Plymouth, Michigan startup quickly became one of the hottest things in the automotive world. Here's what to expect from its first two cars.; Category: autos
Title: Four American Airlines flight attendants arrested at Miami airport, accused of money laundering; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at Miami International Airport Monday on money laundering charges.; Category: travel
Title: Aspen Ladd's suspension for scary weight cut lifted after showing focus on 'real weight loss'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Meghan King Edmonds, Jim Edmonds' Nanny Denies Cheating Allegations; Abstract: Meghan King Edmonds, Jim Edmonds' Nanny Denies Cheating Allegations; Category: entertainment
Title: Networks vying to score first Felicity Huffman's post-prison interview; Abstract: ABC, NBC, CNN, CBS and more trying to get Felicity Huffman's first post-prison interview, but she may decline them all.; Category: tv
Title: Situation Room: 2 photos capture vastly different presidents; Abstract: Two high-risk raids. Two dramatic moments in the White House. Photos taken in the White House Situation Room during the killings of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on Saturday and of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden eight years earlier capture the vastly different styles of two American presidents. The White House on Sunday released a photo of President Donald Trump with five of his senior national security advisers...; Category: news
Title: Megyn Kelly and Rose McGowan selfie sparks speculation: 'Brainstorming'; Abstract: The newswoman shared a photo of herself taking a selfie with McGowan on Friday. Kelly, who hasn't yet landed anywhere after abruptly leaving NBC last year, has been using her platform as of late to speak out against sexual harassment and non-disclosure agreements.; Category: entertainment
Title: Jason Momoa Makes Surprise Cameo on 'Saturday Night Live'; Abstract: Wearing a fur coat and trademark long locks, Momoa surprised audiences with some skin during his 'SNL' cameo.; Category: tv
Title: 2 Dead, 14 Injured After Shooting In Greenville Texas; Update From Hunt County Sheriff Randy Meeks; Abstract: Hunt County Sheriff Randy Meeks updates reporters about shooting in Greenville, Texas overnight.; Category: news
Title: A Seattle man broke into an office building, ate $200 worth of chocolate, and collapsed in a sugar coma; Abstract: When security arrived, they found the man sprawled out on an office coach stripped of his jacket and shoes.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Florida needs python hunters. A man in Iran is one of thousands applying for the job; Abstract: MIAMI - When Florida issued a call for python hunters, applications came in from near and very, very far - Iran, for instance, where one man sees a chance to fulfill his childhood dream. Mohammad Asghari is one of 2,600 applicants worldwide hoping to become a "python removal agent" with the South Florida Water Management District, an effort that aims to control the state's booming Burmese ...; Category: news
Title: This luxurious tiny home on wheels was built for off-road vacations; Abstract: The Opus 15 is a hybrid steel trailer with off-roading capabilities. It comes with an outdoor kitchen and three separate beds.; Category: news
Title: Critically Acclaimed Southlake Restaurant Raided By Police; Abstract: Vice officers stormed the building in connection with a Design District massage parlor that was also raided; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Ben Affleck has a new girlfriend after using the Raya dating app, plus more celeb love life news for late October 2019; Abstract: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp call it quits, Halsey and Evan Peters get serious, James McAvoy weds, Meghan King Edmonds accuses hubby of cheating and more.; Category: entertainment
Title: Arctic blast to arrive TONIGHT bringing four days of bitter winds and freezing temperatures that will break hundreds of cold weather records and could see chilliest Veteran's Day ever; Abstract: More than 31 Million people were on freeze watches this morning, but from Sunday to Wednesday, temperatures will sink even lower to levels 15 to 30 degrees colder than average.; Category: weather | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Leapfrog Tag Super Speller; Brand: LeapFrog; Review: I bought this for my daughter before she went into kindergarten, and I truly feel it helped her be prepared for school. She loves it then, and Still does. Her cousins love it, my toddler ADORES is, and they all take care to keep all of the letters because it's just no fun without them. It has brought literally HOURS and HOURS of fun and learning into my house. Great investment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Construction Vehicles Wooden Chunky Puzzle (6 pcs); Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: My son loved this when I bought it for him as a toddler. He still loves it as a nearly 6 year old. Vibrant colors and durable, great purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pacific Play Tents 18005 Kids Funchute 6-Foot Parachute for Indoor / Outdoor Fun; Brand: Pacific Play Tents; Review: The kids loved it but with only 2 of them, they really needed a third to make it work right. Anytime the cousins came over, it was pulled out. Also was great for a roof to a dome tent when tearing up the house to turn it into a fortress. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pads Set: Fairies, Princess Castle, Play House, Dress-Up - 680+ Stickers; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: My stepdaughter loved this. She got hours, days of fun out of it. This and a couple of other purchases have made me fall in love with Melissa & Doug. Taps into the ability to inspire imagination.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot Wheels Car Maker Playset; Brand: Hot Wheels; Review: I bought this as a Christmas present after he viewed a kid on YouTube using this product. It was a fantastic reaction when he opened the gift - but I have to say the actual use is... OK. I mean it's neat that he can make his own cars, but there are a couple of things that made it lose it's wonder pretty quickly for my son. For one is the length of time it takes to melt the wax. No kid s going to sit around for the 10 minutes to melt and 6 minutes to cool - but the product is constantly, noisily making sounds and beeping and repeating phrases over and over in some weird attempt to keep the kid engaged. Let it go - and let the child play while it does it's non-action filled thing. Also, the tool to "trim" the wax is very dull- for safety sure. But it's rather ineffective in its purpose. The poker part, to push the wax out of the mold, is also fairly ineffective. I do still give it a four star review though- there are ways around those minor issues, and accepting that it's going to be annoyingly noisy (even to my son) while spending large swathes of time doing nothing visually interesting - it's still cool to have these mixed color cars he made himself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VTech Kidizoom Camera Connect ,Pink; Brand: VTech; Review: Before I bought this I did a lot of research and review reading. I took to heart the compliments and complaints both, and ended up buying this brand / model. I would like to address the complaints of the parents who thought two things in particular were issues. 1: Picture quality : This is NOT the greatest camera on earth. But keep in mind the age it's targeted to. Very young kids who- most likely- aren't going to stand still long to take a picture anyway. Kids who like to take pictures on their parents phone (or what ever device) who just want the freedom to snap and click and grab moments without thinking about it much. Look, I see it like this - one thing the poor picture quality has done for my son is caused him to LEARN to be still for a moment - because if he Is, the camera has a chance to focus (very slow shutter speed) and his pictures come out better. I call that a win - anything that helps him slow down and exert intentional focus is a plus. 2: The games : Many parents complain that a camera shouldn't have games. AGAIN - Think of the target age and market. My son plays the games, loves the games- all of which (as far as I can tell) encourage the user to take a picture of someone or something to use in the game itself. That is engaging, and totally uses the primary function of the camera. I see nothing wrong with that. It has volume control, which is a big plus. It has a large storage size and optional add on memory slot- also a big plus when kids tend to take a thousand pictures of the strangest things. (My gosh I remember how mad my dad got when we developed three rolls of film and he had ot pay for endless snaps of cats tails, the television playing cartoons, my foot... hah the money saved with digital for kids!!!) At any rate, it's been dropped and still works. It's been used, left on (with automatic idle turn off timer), it's been played with, Hard- and it's still on the first set of batteries and still has room for more pictures. All around, a Great buy if your kid likes to take pictures!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adventure Time the Epic Gassy Jake Game; Brand: Adventure Time; Review: This present got exactly what I was hoping for - an incredulous stare and gut busting laughter. For us it's not just about the gross humor, it's also an occupational therapy tool - a fun way to develop coordination. It's also fun to sneak up behind my son and randomly press Jake's tummy for a fart right behind his head. Sure, it's low brow humor - but it's perfect for a 6 year old.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Fisher-Price Planes: Fire & Rescue Cabbie Transporter Vehicle; Brand: Mattel; Review: This was super easy to put together, and seems to be a fairly durable toy. My son tripped out when he opened this present, and he Still loves putting random cars int he back and flying them around the house. Great toy, pretty big too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Scissor Skills Activity Book With Pair of Child-Safe Scissors (20 Pages); Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: I bought this as a fun way to help my son continue his occupational therapy at home. 3 stars because the book itself is great, but the scissors are impossible to work with. Safety is good but these things won't cut the paper from the book, or any other paper we tried. As a result my son went from excited and interested to frustrated and not wanting to cut anything, even at OT. Do yourself a favor- get the book, it is great! Just make sure you buy a set of real child safety scissors to use with it. Throw the sparkly plastic ones away before you even show the book to your child.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin; Genres: Drama, Historical, Seinen, Thriller; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Sword Art Online; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Tokyo ESP; Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Super Power, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Kuroko no Basket 3rd Season; Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen, Sports; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo (TV); Genres: Comedy, Harem, Mystery, Romance, School, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: ReLIFE; Genres: Romance, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Body (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. T & the Women (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Exit Wounds (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Knight's Tale (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Visiting (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingdom Come (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Creatures (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angel Eyes (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The House of Mirth (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Say It Isn't So (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pollock (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Closet (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crazy/Beautiful (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park III (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 2 (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Limey (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Center of the World (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Widow of St. Pierre (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Skipped Parts (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tortilla Soup (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The World Is Not Enough (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swimming with Sharks (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Run (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Golden Pond (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Tease (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Graffiti: Collector's Edition (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiss of the Dragon (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Yards (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lost and Delirious (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sting (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost World (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Boys (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guinevere (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Analyze This (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Cried (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Greenfingers (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Emma (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bandits (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mansfield Park (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Two Family House (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tumbleweeds (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Castle (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Life So Far (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Priscilla (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shipping News (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Where the Money Is (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Charlotte Gray (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ali (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sweet Hereafter (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Deep End (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Domestic Disturbance (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Affair of the Necklace (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Everybody's Famous (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cherish (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CQ (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Two Can Play That Game (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notorious (1946); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Birthday Girl (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Human Nature (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reign of Fire (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Wife is an Actress (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harrison's Flowers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Good Girl (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Trapped (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue Crush (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Walk to Remember (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snow Falling on Cedars (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Four Feathers (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Simone (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Conversations About One Thing (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Banger Sisters (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elling (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eight Legged Freaks (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tuck Everlasting (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Frontal (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 8 Women (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Auto Focus (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Charlie / Charade (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Roger Dodger (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Drumline (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Skins (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 8 Mile (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City by the Sea (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's Club (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Singin' in the Rain (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Philadelphia Story (1940); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Talk to Her (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tully (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heaven (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet American (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 25th Hour (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Good Thief (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laurel Canyon (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunted (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What a Girl Wants (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Max (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nicholas Nickleby (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The In-Laws (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Antwone Fisher (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: View from the Top (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Mighty Wind (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kandahar (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Dancer Upstairs (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Man Apart (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Party (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man Without a Past (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Kiss (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Suriyothai (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Monk (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Friday Night (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Owning Mahowny (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on the Train (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sea is Watching (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Assassination Tango (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Pool (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Respiro (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intolerable Cruelty (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Order (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sade (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shape of Things (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chaos (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Missing (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Open Range (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: L'Auberge Espagnole (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Taste of Others (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Cut (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Normal (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven Samurai (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Magdalene Sisters (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kolya (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pride and Prejudice (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ten Commandments (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Veronica Guerin (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pieces of April (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Triplets of Belleville (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Creek Manor (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Life Without Me (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of God (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cooler (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Osama (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nowhere in Africa (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fog of War (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stuck on You (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsoon Wedding (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Family (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Company (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best of Travels in Europe with Rick Steves: Germany (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Weight of Water (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Possession (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elephant (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Age of Innocence (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best of Travels in Europe with Rick Steves: British Isles (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Borders (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honey (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best of Travels in Europe with Rick Steves: France (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Statement (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best of Travels in Europe with Rick Steves: Italy (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Fair Lady: Special Edition (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: Special Edition (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pinero (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All the President's Men (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cinema Paradiso: Director's Cut (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Touching the Void (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of Us (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broken Wings (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Barbarian Invasions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsieur Ibrahim (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Fine Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Prince and Me (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casa de los Babys (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mostly Martha (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life as a House (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Burnt by the Sun (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now Redux (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cuckoo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Solaris (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunrise (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: De-Lovely (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wimbledon (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Door in the Floor (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Persuasion (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Lives of Dentists (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunset (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Clearing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Live Flesh (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dogville (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Ruth (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Bye (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Splendor (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catwoman (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Home at the End of the World (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Die For (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Fever (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Primary Colors (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Civil Action (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quills (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Life of David Gale (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Good Mother (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Les Miserables (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Remains of the Day (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ethan Frome (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Bowl (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angels and Insects (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Billy Elliot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Before and After (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Like Water for Chocolate (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Howards End (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vera Drake (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gandhi (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secrets & Lies (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something to Talk About (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Places in the Heart (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Joy Luck Club (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Killing Fields (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alfie (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Being Julia (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Phantom of the Opera: Special Edition (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dying Young (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Save the Last Dance (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Far from Heaven (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dear Frankie (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devdas (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and Lucia (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 4 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A River Runs Through It (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 4 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: The Series Finale (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lover (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lolita (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 2 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Solas (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 4 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arrested Development: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Sea (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (1952); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 3 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Anger (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kinsey (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All About My Mother (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 4 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 5 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 9 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Girl (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gorky Park (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 8 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 6 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bewitched (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Prince of Egypt (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arrested Development: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingdom of Heaven (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Born Into Brothels (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 5 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Africa (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crying Game: Collector's Edition (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Antonia's Line (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breaking the Waves (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shine (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Left Foot: Special Edition (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Calphalon Unison Nonstick 8-Inch and 10-Inch Omelette Pan Set,Black; Brand: Calphalon; Review: Bers set ever; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel Pizza Cutter; Brand: Utopia Kitchen; Review: heavy duty, all metal, two arm, riveted pivot, cuts excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubbermaid Premier - 30 Piece Set - BPA Free - Resists Stains and Red; Brand: Rubbermaid; Review: This is a replacement set the first set I used for years for lunch transport from stews to spaghetti has held up remarkably well, from dropping ice chest to the microwave. they stack inside each other and take up littke room on the shels and dish wash top shelf very well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KitchenAid KHB2561OB 5-Speed Hand Blender - Onyx Black; Brand: KitchenAid; Review: wonderful blender lots of blender head choices, very well made, easy to change heads, very nice storage container; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Metalcraft 4016 39.5" Aluminum Pizza Peel with 19" Wood Handle, 16" x 18" Extra Large Blade; Brand: American Metalcraft; Review: Nice well made great for placing and removing Pizza from a home brick oven; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Fajas DPrada 11052 Womens Post Surgery Girdle; Brand: Fajas DPrada; Review: Fit as expected love the texture of it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DIANE & GEORDI 2397 Liposuction Compression Garments | Faja Colombiana Postparto; Brand: DIANE & GEORDI; Review: Fit as expected. Good material!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angelina High Waist Boxer Briefs with Lace Accent Detail; Brand: Angelina; Review: Not sexy or flattering at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: PostSurgery Postpartum Colombian Body Shaper Capri sold by Just Us Store; Brand: ; Review: I got a size small and I thought that it would provide more compression support but the girdle is loose, even though is very comfortable, it still not providing the compression I need after my Tummy tuck.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elephant Necklace for Women, Lucky Elephant Necklace, Minimalist Necklace Small Elephant Pendant Necklace 15inch +; Brand: ; Review: a Little too small at the neck.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Womens Pony Tail Scrub Hat, Cap, Many Pattern Choices; Brand: Chic Scrub Hats; Review: everyone at work love my hat. They say is different and it covers my hair very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fajas DPrada 11010 Women Post Surgery Girdle; Brand: Fajas DPrada; Review: Fits as expected and make that hour glass shape. Excellent quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: NO LLEGA AL LUGAR DE DESTINO; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big and Tall 501 Original Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: NO LLEGA AL LUGAR DE DESTINO; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: NO LLEGA AL LUGAR DE DESTINO; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: NO LLEGA AL LUGAR DE DESTINO; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Polo Assn. Men's Classic Short Puffer Jacket with Pony Logo; Brand: U.S. Polo Assn.; Review: NO LLEGA AL LUGAR DE DESTINO; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: NO LLEGA AL LUGAR DE DESTINO; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: JDM ASTAR 1200 Lumens Extremely Bright 144-EX Chipsets 3056 3156 3057 3157 LED Bulbs with Projector for Backup Reverse; Brand: JDM ASTAR; Review: great product, should be in every automobile and motor cycle; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2PCS Aaron Amber 3157 (3156 3056 3057) High Power 5730 33SMD LED Bulbs for Turn Signal Blinker Light; Brand: Aaron; Review: one lamp was shorted, blew a fuse that took and hour to find and a trip to the auto parts store.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SiriusLED 4th Gen Extremely Bright 7200 Lumens CREE LED Bulbs for Headlights Fog Lights DRL Conversion Kit With Color Change; Brand: SiriusLED; Review: regular 9007 is 200FC at one meter these LEDs are only 150FC and poorly focused. stick with incandescent or HID. Maybe someday they will get LED light output above incandescent.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Innovited 55W HID Xenon Bi-xenon Hi/Lo Dual Beam Replacement Bulbs - 9004 9007-6000K; Brand: Innovited; Review: exact replacement for previous short life lamps and with better, more uniform light pattern. great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yuasa YUAM720GZ Lead_Acid_Battery; Brand: Yuasa; Review: same as OEM in 2012 GL1800 and expect the same 5+ years life; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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