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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Flamingo Motel; City: Castlegar Kootenay Rockies British Columbia; Review: Clean, very clean! Friendly service, perfectly located for me as I was attending a day course at Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus. My two dogs were welcome. While it is an older style motel it is nicely renovated and has all the amenities microwave , fridge, coffee maker, two TVs! one in main area and one in bedroom. Comfy bed in separate bedroom. Enough room for a single or a couple maybe too small for a family with more than one pre- or teen child. So good I am returning next weekend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Manhattan; City: Enfield Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: The physical location was brilliant but then Adelaide doesn't suffer the sprawl that Melbourne does. It is however on a rather busy road but having said that it was just traffic, not ambulances, fire trucks or police,or for that matter helicopters and dies down rather rapidly even on a long weekend Sat night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites Sombrero; City: Prospect Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: The room was a bit dated though clean and comfortable. It faced on to the main road but there was a small strip of garden and a large fence/wall so the traffic noise wasn't overwhelming. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I wish I had brought my swimsuit as the pool and spa looked very inviting especially with the ambient temperature in Adelaide the day we stayed. It was reasonably priced for a one night only stay. Easy access to everything and everywhere we wanted to go. Lots of room in the parking lot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Motor Inn; City: Shepparton Greater Shepparton Victoria; Review: Weekend in the area looking at Real Estate with my adult son. Room was exactly as I expected. I liked that we could park out front of the room, the RSL was walking distance for a few libations, no need for taxi or designated driver. Central to everything, easy access. I booked directly with the motel on their website got the same price as any of the search engines and received a very nice bottle of white wine (from a local winery) to enjoy. There is a laundry room and breakfast room service but we didn't avail ourselves of either. I would definitely stay here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Stagecoach Motel; City: Wodonga Victoria; Review: The rooms are clean, spacious and stocked with everything you could possibly need or want ( though I could have done with some ice). The range of snacks, eats, and beverages is by far the most extensive I have ever encountered in a motel. The bed was comfy though probably too soft for my back if I were to stay for an extended period. the other person in the other room had trouble with the free wifi but I can't comment as I didn't try to access it. I found the signage not very prominent and accidentally went by the driveway at least 3 times necessitating u-turns and round the roundabouts. I would recommend to anyone wanting good clean accomodation at a good price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Game of Thrones: Season 3; Brand: Various; Review: This is what it is. Fast delivery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: The Clone Wars:S3 Box (DVD); Brand: Matt Lanter; Review: Fast delivery love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prophecy & Hellraiser: Complete Collection; Brand: Craig Sheffer; Review: Fast delivery love it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars Rebels: Spark Of Rebellion; Brand: ; Review: Fast delivery love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Lost Missions; Brand: Tom Kane; Review: Fast delivery love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: God's Dream; Author: Archbishop Desmond Tutu; Review: Archbishop Tutu's words paired with beautiful illustrations are a perfect gift for small ones from a not-exactly religious Godmother. :) The message is one of harmony and peace, something all can hope and dream for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Art; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick McDonnell Page; Review: I've been a huge fan of Mutts for some time, so when I saw this book by Patrick McDonnell, I felt like I needed to check it out. It's absolutely adorable and makes this little guy named Art, who is quite "Art-tistic" come alive in this fun take on being a little artist.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet; Author: Visit Amazon's Kirk Scroggs Page; Review: My nephew recently discovered Muppets and is a somewhat reluctant reader - but he has enjoyed this book. The chapters read with ease for him and he enjoyed the fun ideas in the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: If You Lived Here: Houses of the World; Author: Visit Amazon's Giles Laroche Page; Review: This book is gorgeous. The totally different settings are so beautifully displayed and explained in this book. It's made for children, I suppose, and I did gift it to a family with/for the children, but I know the parents were equally as enthralled with the book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: If the World Were a Village; Author: Visit Amazon's David J. Smith Page; Review: Great book to give kids of all ages an easy way to understand the people who make up our world. Plus, great illustrations!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day The Crayons Quit; Author: Visit Amazon's Drew Daywalt Page; Review: My 4 year old nephew loves it and so do I. The book is adorable, both in words and pictures.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Recycled Robots: 10 Robot Projects; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Malone Page; Review: My 9 year old nephew LOVED this, and he's actually sort of tough to get to love too much beyond the computer screen. He mad e a couple of robots and brought them in for show and tell! It's that's not a hit, I don't know what is.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A is for Activist; Author: Visit Amazon's Innosanto Nagara Page; Review: Bought this for some progressive friends to read to their two little ones. They had never seen it before, but it was a huge hit, with pages like C is for co-op, U is for union and Z is for Zapatista... it's setting up the kids for a proper introduction to the way their parents interpret the world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Get Fuzzy 2017 Day-to-Day Calendar; Author: Visit Amazon's Darby Conley Page; Review: Always a hit, and now a tradition for me to get this day-to-day calendar for my Dad for Christmas. These characters are always good for a chuckle. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Allegiant (Divergent, #3); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I am super mad about this book! The ending is infuriating! Other than that the rest of the book is great. If you have read divergent and insurgent then u should read allegiant! Don't listen to the negative comments you need to know how the story ends.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: i luv the Ending! this book was very well written! Can't wait for the next one!:) (sadly i secretly luv Warner and Adam); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hallowed (Unearthly, #2); Author: Cynthia Hand; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: i honestly liked this book! it was a good read! i was not expecting Clara's choice at the end, but im glad she made it:) If u like Angels, Fallen Angels, love triangles, and Angel-bloods (half human, half angel) then u will love this book. I gave it a 4 of 5 stars just because I've been reading a lot of angel books lately and i believe it did not reach the TMI standards:) happy reading!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paranormalcy (Paranormalcy, #1); Author: Kiersten White; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: OMG i loved this book!:) its got faeries, vamps, werewolfs, and everything else paranormal! plus the protagonist is so BA/ all things pink and girly (shes even got a bedazzled pink taser named Tasey, if that helps). Its Amaaaazing!;) Definately a must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Host (The Host, #1); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The begining was a little confusing, but over all i luv this book! GO WANDA!:) Jared, Ian luv u!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darkness Becomes Her (Gods & Monsters, #1); Author: Kelly Keaton; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved this book! It kept me on the edge of my seat! Definately puts a different spin on greek mythology!! If u love monsters, mythology, vampires, and witches this book is a must!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Awakened (House of Night, #8); Author: P.C. Cast; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 3.5 stars:/; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alice in Zombieland (White Rabbit Chronicles, #1); Author: Gena Showalter; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved this book! I mean Alice In ZoMBiElAnD!? Come on you still get a great story, plus Zombies?! Not to mention Swoon worthy Cole;) Cole i <3 you! The characters in this book are great: Kat and Frosty! Can't wait for the 2nd book!:) I definately suggest this book:); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bitterblue (Graceling Realm, #3); Author: Kristin Cashore; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: In a world where people with a special skill are called Gracelings. There is a Kingdom that is waking up from a 35 year long spell. 8 years after the book Graceling, Queen Bitterblue is trying to help her kingdom heal from the affects of her father King Leck. I love this book so much! Its got eveything i love to read about; Queens, Kings, Princes, spies, theives, bad guys, puzzles, ciphered messages and lovable characters! (it also anwsered some questions i had about what has happened since Fire, a campanion book to Graceling) I definately recomend this book to anyone who loves a thought provoking puzzle of an advenure!:); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ignite Me (Shatter Me, #3); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Holy guacamole I love this book! Oh the feels!!!!:#; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Knight (The Iron Fey, #4); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: <3Ash!:); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Touch of Frost (Mythos Academy, #1); Author: Jennifer Estep; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Touch of Frost was an interesting read. I liked Gwen's nerdy obsession with super heroes and comic books:) The characters were definately fun, just when i thought Daphne was just some dumb spoiled rich girl, she turned into this very opinionated computer wiz who loves the color pink:) i like me some pink! Touch of frost is basically about Gwen Frost who is descended from a long line of Gypsies. When Gwens mom dies, Gwen is sent to Mythos Academy, only mythos isnt ur average highschool. Everyone there is decended from some kind of all powerful warrior, girls being mostly Amazons or Valkyries and boys being Spartons and such. So basically Gwen doesnt fit in, her being just a Gypsie. I liked this book, a lot. The reason i gave it only 4 stars is because i felt like the beginning was kinda dragged out and in actuality i give it a 4.5 stars. The descriptions were great i could really See everything that was happening. Over all, i look forward to reading the next in the series Kiss of Frost. (fingers crossed for Gwen and Logan;); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Branded (Fall of Angels, #1); Author: Keary Taylor; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: YEAH another book about Angels! Bad Angels u say? Thats a book that says Savanna all over it! But noooo Branded got my hopes up for nothing! This book was very.... i guess u could say: interesting. i liked the plot and the main character i just found myself rather bored while reading it... lets just say this book wasnt for me. I give it a wopping 3 stars:/; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Storyteller; Author: Antonia Michaelis; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: actual rating 4.5 stars, OH ABEL:'(; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before I Fall; Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: It kinda drove me insane how it kept repeting... Ending was good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boundless (Unearthly, #3); Author: Cynthia Hand; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: i loved this book! it was amazing!:) everthing works out perfectly in the end:); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slayers (Slayers, #1); Author: C.J. Hill; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This books was pretty good, though a little confusing. I'll proabally read the next one:); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Winner's Curse: Chapters 1-5; Author: Marie Rutkoski; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Eeep!! Now I really need to get a hold of this book!:D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queen of Zombie Hearts (White Rabbit Chronicles, #3); Author: Gena Showalter; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING BOOK EVER. THE FEELS!! A MUST READ; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bayou Classic 5011 2-Ounce Stainless-Steel Seasoning Injector with Marinade Needles; Brand: Bayou Classic; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emeril by All-Clad E914SC PRO-CLAD Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set, 12-Piece, Silver; Brand: Emeril; Review: Simply the best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pinzon Blended Egyptian Cotton 6-Piece Towel Set, White; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: I love these towels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicago Cutlery Fusion Knife Block Set 1090390, 18-Pieces, Stainless Steel; Brand: Chicago Cutlery; Review: Very sharp; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KitchenAid KC448BXOBA 17-Piece Tools and Gadget Set, Black; Brand: KitchenAid; Review: Right on time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pinzon 650-Gram Textured Cotton 6-Piece Towel Set, Mushroom; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: Love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ELAINE KAREN COLLECTION 1500 Thread Count Striped 4 Pc QUEEN Sheet Set, BLACK; Brand: Elaine Karen; Review: beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron 2 Skillet Bundle. 12” + 10.25” Set of 2 Cast Iron Frying Pans; Brand: Lodge; Review: My very own set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Cosy Palace; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: I was at this place for 5 days attending a business training programme. The conference room is very small & dingy. Our group of 25 could barely fit in. Wifi facility is available but it took them about an hour to figure out the password before we could start using it. Food was very average. Would not prefer to go there again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sunderban Tiger Camp; City: Sundarbans National Park South 24 Parganas District West Bengal; Review: Since I had gone to Kolkata for a friend's wedding, I also decided to go to the Sunderbans. I took a fixed 1N/2D trip which includes pick up & drop to Kolkata.The trip was well organised & well managed. Once you pay the package amount, you do not need to worry about any other charges except drinks. The camp is a very clean & neat place which can be approached by boat only. The journey from Kolkata takes about 5 hours (3 by bus & 2 by boat) & starts at about 8a.m. We have lunch after reaching at the camp & then go for a 3 hour boat ride in the hope of spotting a tiger. Once back at the camp, a tribal dance entertains us which is followed by early dinner as next day we start at 6:30 A.M (breakfast on boat). Another 4 hours in the boat to spot the tiger & again no luck. Back in time for an early lunch & then off to Kolkata. A short trip is perfectly fine as there is nothing much to do in the resort. Great place for a peaceful stay. Go with friends & carry board games/cards. Do not go with the hopes of seeing a tiger as chances are that you will return disappointed but go there to enjoy the boat rides & mangrove forests. Must also mention that the staff is incredibly helpful & courteous.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Corbett Hideaway; City: Ramnagar Jim Corbett National Park Nainital District Uttarakhand; Review: I had stayed at the Claridges Corbett for 5 days. The resort is beautiful & located right at the river. They have good buffets, however a tad bit expensive. The jungle tour organised in an open gypsy was thrilling. Its an ideal getaway from the hustle & bustle of the city.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gulmohar Sariska Resort; City: Sariska Alwar District Rajasthan; Review: The resort is about 220 kms from delhi (About 4.5 hours)& 20 kms from Sariska..Its surrounded by the Aravallis, making for a very scenic location. Rooms are airy & spacious. Huge lawns to relax with bonfire in the evenings..However the quality of food is average & service speed is very slow..The charm is in relaxing at the resort, going for walks nearby & also taking a safari at Sariska..Enjoy a game of table tennis, play cards & forget the busy life of the city..Dont expect a professionally managed property or u'll be really disappointed..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The HQ; City: Vasco da Gama South Goa District Goa; Review: The hotel is located near the airport and industrial part of the city. It is a good place to stay if you are visiting Goa for a business trip. The rooms are neat and clean. Food is average. However they only serve sandwiches during the evening. Room service took about 45 mins to deliver a sandwich. Breakfast is average. Service is slow!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SeaShell Havelock; City: Havelock Island Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Review: Located very near to the jetty but far from Radhanagar Beach. Though that really did not matter as there was a beach within the property. Its a brilliant place to laze around. Coconut trees surround you, the bar is right in the middle of the resort and easily accessible. On the negative side, restaurant is far from the room and there is no room service. Hot water is also not available.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Hotel Beijing Jian guomen; City: Beijing; Review: Had booked this hotel thinking that it would confirm to Ibis standards. Was very disappointed with the experience. Staff did not speak English. Restaurant was not functional. Despite having booked breakfast at the time of making online booking, no breakfast was available. AClub membership was not accepted despite website saying that it will be accepted. Rooms are really tiny & not very clean. Only good thing is the location but many other hotels are located nearby so travelers should choose some other hotel with better service standards. Overall its a big blot on Accor which is a respected brand name in the hospitality industry.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Shanghai Atlantis; City: Shanghai; Review: Stayed at the hotel for 6 days. Was in Shanghai for an official trip. The hotel did everything to make us feel comfortable. Helped us out with our sightseeing plans in & around the city. Gladly arranged transportation. Concierge was well trained & very polite. Rooms are clean & well furnished. Most of the front office staff is comfortable speaking English which is a big plus point in China. Buffet spread is excellent with good variety. The revolving restaurant gives a great view of the city. All in all had no problems & would highly recommend the place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bella Villa Prima Hotel; City: Pattaya Chonburi Province; Review: I spent 3 nights in the hotel with a few friends during August 2012. The hotel is very economical (about USD 40 per night including breakfast), has a great location (walking distance to the beach and the interesting streets of Pattaya) and a decent breakfast. The rooms are clean, fairly spacious for the price and the pool is also very nice. Would recommend the place and definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rambuttri Village Inn Plaza; City: Bangkok; Review: The best part about the hotel is its location, bang on Khao San road and fairly close to all the touristy places of Bangkok. Hotel is cheap (about USD 20 a night) so you really cant expect much apart from a clean room. The hotel does not have a restaurant but there are enough eating joints around it. Although there is a swimming pool, it closes at 6 P.M. so never got a chance to use it. The reception staff can be a bit more courteous. Bottomline, if you are on a tight budget, its a great place to stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Jaswant Bhawan; City: Bikaner Bikaner District Rajasthan; Review: I stayed here for a day during my recent visit to Rajasthan with friends. The hotel is very well located (2 minutes from railway station), rooms are very spacious and owners are friendly and gracious. The drawback of being so close to the station is that you have to tolerate the noise from trains throughout your stay. Food is good, helpings are fairly large and is served in the personal dining room of the owners family. Lawns are well kept and there is enough place to enjoy a good bonfire in the evening cold. Great value for what we paid and would recommend it for a cozy comfortably stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic Jaisalmer Hotel; City: Jaisalmer Jaisalmer District Rajasthan; Review: I stayed at this hotel for a night and at a desert camp for the night. The whole package was offered by Ashraf (owner of Mystic) and he claimed that the desert camp was run by his brother. The hotel is great (would have got 5 stars if I had only stayed at the hotel) but the desert camp was really bad (single star, terrible) & hence am giving an average rating of 3. Ashraf is a brilliant host & did everything to make us comfortable at the hotel including free pick up, drop & even treated us to an excellent lunch (which was actually not part of our package). Food was good & rooftop offers a great view of the fort. No complaints with the hotel. The problem was with the desert camp. Ashraf repeatedly claimed that the camp is run by his cousin brother and hence we would have no problems with the camp. On reaching the camp, we noticed that it was called Chandra Camps & when we enquired about the prices, it seemed much lesser than what Ashraf has charged (we were told charges are about 7000 for 3 people, while we paid a total of 12000 so even if I assume that the room in Jaisalmer was for 2000 which is on the higher side, it seems Ashraf had overcharged us). However, my main problem is not with the charges. It is with the quality of the camp. The camp was unhygienic (food was being put in plates from hands, no serving spoons), quality was bad and variety was very very less. My suggestion is to stay at the hotel and book some other desert camp. Would also request Ashraf not to suggest camps of such low quality as it brings down his reputation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Govind Hotel; City: Jodhpur Jodhpur District Rajasthan; Review: Jaggi is a brilliant host and helps you to plan your complete stay in Jodhpur. He even arranged a one way car for us to Udaipur at a very decent rate. We arrived by a late night train but the hotel staff was waiting for us at the platform to provide the walking pick up to the hotel (its less than 5 minutes from the railway station). Room provided to us was fairly spacious (even for 3 people) and also clean. The rooftop restaurant has a good view. The food variety and quality can be improved. Would definitely recommend a stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mayfair Lagoon; City: Bhubaneswar Khurda District Odisha; Review: One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in..very beautiful property, great location. Its like an island in the middle of the city and gives the feel of a resort. Rooms are huge and spacious. Great variety of restaurants. Staff is very attentive and takes care of all needs. I look forward to enjoying another stay here very soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Little Prince Heritage Home; City: Udaipur Udaipur District Rajasthan; Review: Nice place, conveniently located, good view from the terrace! The wifi was not working but the owners were nice and provided us with their laptops which had a working internet connection. Rooms are clean & spacious.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Okura Prestige Bangkok; City: Bangkok; Review: Stayed here for 2 nights in April 2013 on an official offsite..Great location in the middle of business district, right next to the sky train ensuring easy access to all tourist attractions in the city..Excellent service, very courteous staff, ever ready to help..Even ensuring that guest easily get taxis, explaining the destination to the driver..Buffet breakfast has a lot of variety..The pool is stunning!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Khaosan Park Resort; City: Bangkok; Review: Located on Khaosan road very near to the palace & temples. Unfortunately we were there at a time when the Songkran festival was going on thereby hindering access to the hotel. We had to use the back entrance which was tiresome as vehicles could not ply there..Hotel is neat & clean, very basic. Breakfast is simple & not a lavish buffet. Stay here if you are looking for a budget accommodation and dont expect anything more than basic amenities.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: V Resorts Mumukshu Pauri; City: Pauri Pauri Garhwal District Uttarakhand; Review: Hotel is approximately 350 km from Delhi but the drive takes about 10-11 hours hence would suggest atleast a 4 day trip to enjoy & relax at the place..Beautiful location, Deepak is an excellent manager ever willing to help, Good food although more variety would be preferable..While they only offer buffet meals, Deepak was kind enough to offer us a la carte as were not in the mood to have a buffet. Would suggest that they need to have an a la carte menu as there is nothing decent available for atleast 5 km's around the resort. Also need to increase indoor activities. Would definitely recommend the place for a quit relaxing 4 day vacation from Delhi.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bogmallo Beach Resort; City: Bogmalo South Goa District Goa; Review: Long overdue review. Stayed here for a night during an official trip to Goa. Beautiful location, right on the beach. Great view of the sunset. Decent food although there is scopr for improvement especially in the breakfast buffet. Requires more variety.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sirmour Retreat; City: Sirmour Sirmaur District Himachal Pradesh; Review: The Pros 1) Convenient location: 6 hours drive from Delhi. Located on a hilltop with nice views all around 2) Helpful staff: Goes out of the way to help you with whatever they can 3) Activities: Lots of indoor games and treks. The Cons 1) Upkeep: Maintenance of the property has to be much better 2) Garbage: The staff throws the garbage in the hills which is very disturbing and also spoils the good views 3) Food variety: Very basic buffets. Only Indian. Chinese available on request though not great Overall will say decent for a 2-3 day weekend trip especially if you dont want to go the crowded hill stations. Dont have high expectations from the property.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Mumbai BKC; City: Mumbai Maharashtra; Review: Stayed at Sofitel for two nights in August on a business trip. Location is very convenient and close to the airport. Rooms were surprisingly large and posh. Food was good though felt that there could have been more variety in the breakfast and dinner buffet. The staff in restaurants were polite, smiling and helpful. However, the reception staff, did not seem welcoming.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lans Castle A Boutique Hotel; City: Lansdowne Pauri Garhwal District Uttarakhand; Review: A quick getaway from Delhi. Took us less than 7 hours to reach (with a 45 min lunch break). Beautiful sleepy hill town with nothing much to do except taking in the fresh air and star gazing..Lans Castle is located about 4 km's before the town and overlooks the valley. Good big clean rooms and bathrooms. The GM and staff deserve special credit for really looking after the guests with a smile. Food is basic and decent. Suggest that they can add more variety to the dinner buffet and also include some snacks with bonfire. My only complaint with the place is that they start playing loud music in the evening which kind of defeats the purpose of enjoying a peaceful hill station.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trident Bhubaneswar; City: Bhubaneswar Khurda District Odisha; Review: Am a regular at Trident, Nariman Point and generally stay at Mayfair in Bhubaneshwar. Decided to try Trident in Bhubaneshwar given the good experience in Mumbai. Was completely disappointed. Major issues: 1 Requested for a faucet in bathroom, was told that it was not possible. However, they could change my room and provide a faucet there. Agreed to change room but still no faucet in bathroom. 2 Set up the radio alarm and also called reception to give me a wake up call. Alarm did not ring and the reception also did not call. 3 Terrible service as they seem short staffed. Call to housekeeping keeps on ringing till it finally gets transferred to reception. Simple thing like mouthwash not available. Asked as to why this happens and was told by the person that there is only one person in housekeeping who is delivering stuff to the rooms so the phone rings for a long time before it gets transferred. 4 Bar: Definitely not the standard of a good hotel. A Jack Daniels was also not available. Snacks took a long time to come. 5 Breakfast buffet: Variety not great as compared to Trident Mumbai. Took ages to get a cold coffee. 6 Room Service: The most disappointing grilled sandwich i ever ate. Was so soggy that I had to send it back. Chocolate Mousse seemed a week old. 7 Trident Privilege points still not credited despite confirming at time of payment that my number is there in records. Back to Mayfair from next time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Jal Mahal; City: Pokhara Gandaki Zone Western Region; Review: First the pros 1) The owner, Dinesh. Great guy to talk and help you plan your activities. The hotel would have got a terrible review if not for our interaction with him. Things lookup while he is around otherwise the staff is incompetent . 2) great views of the mountain on a clear day. Cons 1) Service, service, service! Few examples a) waited for 45 mins at the bus stop till the hotel's taxi came and picked us up (despite repeated calls to the hotel) b) no hot water on day 1. Finally, Dinesh intervened and ensured hot water c) requested for a breakfast at 6 30 A.M. as we had to catch the bus at 7(standard bus departure time in pokhara). Finally got breakfast at 6 45 and had to rush. The guy at the restaurant reception didn't care and said you never told me. When he was informed that we had told the restaurant manager previous evening, he said the same wasn't communicated to him. d) no laundry, they offered to send it out for laundry which was fine with me. They collected my clothes and when we asked for the clean clothes in the evening, I was told that they had forgotten to send out the clothes. 2) Location: off the main lakeside which is the touristy area. Taxi charges about USD3-4 to get there. This was a negative for us though I do understand that it could work well with people who want a peaceful retreat to enjoy the mountains 3) toilets are the smallest that I have seen in Nepal despite this being the costliest property I stayed in. Finally, a few suggestion since I do believe the property can do well 1) train the staff! Just smiling doesn't help. They need to be able to manage 2) have a shuttle to the lakeside 3) given the location, views and positioning of the property, it will make immense sense to have a spa . Bottom-line, it can be a great property if they get their act together.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Motion Pro 08-0454 Silver Steel Wheel Weight; Brand: Motion Pro; Review: steel weights seem to have less stickem on th ebacking and they occupy more size than comparable lead weights; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Motul 300V Ester Synthetic Oil - 10W40 - 4 Liter/--; Brand: Motul; Review: fast delivery- great (albeit expensive) oil.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NGK (2360) CR10EK Standard Spark Plug, Pack of 1; Brand: NGK; Review: Hey - they're spark plugs! They work fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DID 520ERV3-120 Gold Chain with Connecting Link; Brand: D.I.D.; Review: Top of the line chain- have used on other bike applications- minimal stretch, and not as easy to kink/ tight spot as those chains from RK and others - which I have replaced now on several bikes because of those issues, to the DID; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Penray Companies Penray 4820 Chlorinated Brake Cleaner 19 Ounce Aerosol Can (2 Pack); Brand: The Penray Companies; Review: Old school Chlorinated cleaner. Love IT! Cleans / de-greases anything in the shop with small amounts used and leaves no residue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: The Lodge at Glendorn; City: Bradford McKean County Pennsylvania; Review: I've been excited to visit Glendorn since I moved to the east coast. We went this weekend and had such a wonderful time (stayed an extra night). From fishing, shooting, hunting(boyfriend), massage (for me), and the meals-nothing was out of place or a disappointment. I'm truly impressed with the staff and the facilities. Everything was accessible and comfortable-they made us feel as if it was our own home(old-fashioned ice cream stand in the game room?!) Having traveled the world and been exposed to many environments, I would choose Glendorn again and again. An oasis of calm, beauty, ease, and .... Well wonderfulness!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deer Mountain Inn; City: Tannersville Catskill Region New York; Review: We stopped for drinks last night and I begged my boyfriend to stay the night (we did not have toothbrushes!). Ever the sound of reason, we booked for next week when my Mom is in town. I cannot wairt to stay here! The place is stunning and unlike anywhere I've been.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: San Luis Retreat Hotel Lodges; City: Avelengo Province of South Tyrol Trentino Alto Adige; Review: I am going to start by saying I love this place. It is perfect in every way-relaxation, meals, decor, hiking, beauty. I really enjoyed my stay from the second I arrived after a long day of traveling from Rome. My cabin was so comfortable and the view was spectacular (even from the bathtub)! I hiked everyday which was so beautiful. The staff was very helpful with advice for hikes, helping me get to a trail head, giving me snacks, etc. it was such a nice way to enjoy the surrounding area. The pool is amazing and beautiful. The place has multiple fireplaces for curling up to with a book or a glass of wine. I really have nothing bad to say. Thank you I will come again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coco Mat Eco Residences Serifos; City: Vagia Serifos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: My boyfriend and I recently visited for a few days. We really enjoyed our stay here. The hotel is so comfortable and the staff really goes out of their way to make you feel at home. The room was so well decorated and cozy. We really enjoyed sitting on the outside patio watching the sun set. The food is spectacular and service again is outstanding. The beach is so quiet and peaceful. I have to say that the driver vasilios went out of his way to help us with our ferry situation. Without him I think we would still be on the island. George in the restaurant was awesome too. Thanks again guys!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Milos Breeze Boutique Hotel; City: Pollonia Milos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: This was my first visit to the Greek islands and I chose wisely. When you walk in the lobby the view is so spectacular. This is a new hotel and they have done it right. Our room was wonderful-some of the best sleeping I've done in a while! We really enjoyed our stay. It is just so beautiful and the views from every angle dos not disappoint. The staff was very helpful with our excursions. It was our anniversary and they were very helpful in making a dinner reservation. I'm really glad we found this place. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salotto Monti; City: Rome Lazio; Review: I booked last minute and was really pleased they had space. It is such a quaint, well decorated, pleasant place. It was the perfect place for the night. It is not over the top Italian, but more of a Brooklyn vibe. I felt very comfortable and safe even though they do not have a doorman or a twentyfour hour desk. I've stayed in a number of places like this around the world and this by far is my favorite so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Confidante Miami Beach; City: Miami Beach Florida; Review: I went on a large Girl's trip for the weekend. It was a birthday celebration. This is the perfect place. The rooms are spacious, the pool and beach area are really comfortable and accessible, and the bar/restaurant/club areas are good for day and night. I have stayed at the hotel before when it was a Thompson. Now that Hyatt has taken it over, it is a bit more efficient. They made great improvements on the food and beverage service. The pool food and drink is a much higher quality. The pool staff (especially Vincent) is very friendly and accommodating. Try to get a beach view-it is so nice to wake up to the sound of the ocean. The only cons I can say are the hallways are very tired (carpet coming up in places) and the check-out is a NIGHTMARE. This has not changed from Thompson to Hyatt. Try not to arrive when cruise ships are coming in or going out-the lobby is jammed with people and luggage and mayhem. Otherwise, I would stay here again. It is very convenient, relaxed, fun, and an overall a pleasant stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Touch; Brand: Sarah McLachlan; Review: This CD, is my favorite female album of all time (I say CD because it would be doing the album, and any of her other albums, injustice if bought on tape) along with "Surfacing". The instrumentals are absolutely phenomenal and Sarah's voice is equally phenomenal, maybe even better. Sarah's lyrics, which is especially true on this CD, are to be listened and understood FOR WHAT THEY SAY! It's as simple as that, but people keep saying that they don't understand what the lyrics mean. That's why I say in the title it is not for the dull in mind; you have to open your mind and listen to what she is saying in her songs. If I have to explain, her lyrics say that there is someone out there who is similar to her; like in the song 'Out Of The Shadows'......."'cause there's someone out there, someone like me". Almost all of her lyrics in her albums are about that person. That person and her have something unique in common. Everything they do is left undone, like it says in the same song 'Out Of The Shadows'....."held back in my pitied world where everything's undone". They go through every day of their life always like this and they can't help it. That's the way they are. That's how they were born. The person she is singing about will know and find out about this according to the lyrics to the song 'Sad Clown'....."walking from the shadows a fear of sadness grows, your heart is in your hand, your knowing look, our time is gone, my time is done, swan's dying song". It means what it says, it's that simple. It says that there is an identifiable mark on the person's hand that will make known the person's discovery of her (look at the picture of the hand and the mark on the page for 'Sweet Surrender' in the "Surfacing" booklet. The mark is on the back of the hand, as shown.) This is the 'surfacing' of the person's acknowledgement of her singing about that person. Moreover, this ultimately originates from God. So, the next time you hear Sarah McLachlan's music, remember and keep in mind what I said; it will then explain her lyrics very clearly to you, once and for all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Risk; Brand: Megadeth; Review: This latest release from Megadeth is okay, but it totally and completely pales in comparison to their previous works like "Rust In Peace", "Countdown To Extinction", "Youthanasia", and even "Cryptic Writings". I hope this is not how they are going to write future albums, or I won't buy their albums anymore!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Venus & Back; Brand: Tori Amos; Review: This album is incredible...fabulous...phenomenal! Tori Amos really knows how to make superb, alternative music that sinks into your soul and doesn't let go. Her voice is amazing and the way she compiles her songs together is amazing as well. This album is yet another masterpiece of her's and has an overall sound and feeling, of each song, of soaring through outer space and relaxing in the heavens for awhile......before returning back to Earth. I also love her quirky lyrics...especially, especially in this album. But, as if one album of Tori's is not enough, my gosh, there's even ANOTHER album included in the package of live material from her 1998 tour! This double album, box set... whatever you want to call it, is ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! If you're a Tori fan, even at least a little bit, you must own this double album. If you like her music a little bit, this box set will make you like her music a lot more. My brother can't stand her music at all, but for all you Tori fans out there like myself, this is a MUST HAVE!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Human Clay; Brand: Creed; Review: Now that I heard this album a few times over, I must change my former opinion about this band. This band is AS GOOD AS Days Of The New, Megadeth, and other bands that I like. But, it isn't as good as Queensryche; no band is as good as Queensryche. I am really enjoying 'Human Clay' more and more each time I listen to it. Now, I feel that 'Human Clay' is definitely better, much better, than 'My Own Prison'. Also, an excellent song which I forgot to mention in my previous review is "Beautiful"; that song has been playing in my head all day today and I don't think it'll stop anytime soon. However, "Say I" is still my favorite song on the CD; that song is all powerful. If you buy this album for just 1 song, it would be for "Say I", the song is killer. If you liked 'My Own Prison', GET THIS ALBUM! You'll like this album even more, maybe even a whole lot more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From The Choir Girl Hotel; Brand: Tori Amos; Review: This album is possibly Tori's best album that she's made, but then again that can be said of all of her albums; each time I hear one of her albums I can say to myself "this is possibly her best album she's ever made". She just has that talent, that ability, to come out with the best [female] alternative music I've ever heard. She's on her own level, her own realm. And, not falsifying my former Sarah McLachlan review, that is besides Sarah and other female singers/songwriters. In other words, Tori is on her own level. 'From The Choirgirl Hotel' has a lot of sour notes and melodies that some might find objectionable, including my mother. My mother likes Tori's earlier work, but NOT this album, because of its sour notes and sour melodies. I played this album in the car with my family in the car as well, possibly torturing them, and about 15 minutes later my brother says, "That s#@% SUCKS!" I was laughing inside upon his response. I knew he hates Tori's music. This album also has some of the best quirky lyrics, and put together nicely, that I've heard from any of her albums to date. DO NOT interpret this cynically, I love her quirky lyrics a whole lot. It's part of her unique, superior style. Everybody has got to thank Amazon.com for providing this service of making your own reviews for music, movies, books, etc... to all the people of the world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sarah McLachlan: Video Collection 1989-1998; Brand: Luke Doucet; Review: I bought a DVD video player exactly a month and a week ago from today; I looked at the receipt recently, and the first DVD video I bought for it (yes, I bought the video BEFORE I got the player) and only one so far, is this supreme DVD music video. This video is MINDBLOWINGLY AWESOME! for real! This is the ULTIMATE Sarah McLachlan video compilation! I got a superb Toshiba DVD Video Player for only 240 dollars, brand new at Best Buy, and I'm so glad I bought this DVD video for it(although not at Best Buy). The quality on this video is BEYOND OUTSTANDING, I don't know if it's due to the video or due to the video player, I'm not sure, but I can tell you one thing; you won't be disappointed by this supreme video, that's for sure! Each video is done supremely(excuse my tireless use of the word) and flawlessly, both audio and visually. It's as if Sarah is singing right in your living room! Of course, the sound is CD quality sound and the visuals are like digital or something, although when you watch it on the screen they sound and look way beyond that. Another thing, the DVD video has an awesome menu in which you can play any video from Sarah that you want(these are ALL of her videos, by the way) and, on a separate screen not in the play mode, actually view the ALBUM THAT THEY'RE FROM! You can view the credits of each video, too, who directed it, produced it, etc.. There are excellent background art, too, while viewing these screens. I was totally mistaken when I wrote about the general DVD Video Player in my 'Video Collection 1989-1994' review. When I wrote that, I was basing it on a DVD video I saw in a record/electronics store in New York. The video, a movie, was showing all the pixels on the huge screen clearly visible, and that's no good. Well, back to this review. When you watch each of Sarah's videos from the beginning to the end of the DVD, with each passing video you get more and more drawn into it. It's absolutely amazing. Sarah's voice just soars throughout the room (and throughout the house!). Can I give this DVD Music Video 10 stars? You've GOT to get a DVD video player and make this ABSOLUTELY SUPREME DVD MUSIC VIDEO your FIRST priority on your DVD wish list. Believe me, you WILL NOT be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boys for Pele; Brand: Tori Amos; Review: This album is one of her best and displays an angry side of Tori not shown before. In this album, Tori is very angry and frustrated, because at the time of making the album, she and her boyfriend/producer Eric Rosse parted ways, and she's taking her anger and frustration out in her music, namely in this album, 'Boys For Pele'. An excellent example of this is the song "Professional Widow"; she is just pissed off in this nicely-done song. All of the songs on this marvelous album get me, but one song in particular that gets me in a melancholy chord is "Not The Red Baron". It is a superb, superb, sad song of hers that is infinitely hard to be outdone. The short songs are excellent as well and have a beauty to them all their own. There are even a few songs that seem to discreetly indicate that her and Eric broke up, like in the lyrics for 'Hey Jupiter'....."No One's Picking Up The Phone...guess it's clear...he's gone.....".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Empire; Brand: Queensrche; Review: This is one of Queensryche's best and most instrumental albums to date. Almost all the songs on this great album revolve around urban themes. A great example of this is the lyrics for "Jet City Woman", "Empire", and "Della Brown". Very urban and city like.....sounds and lyrics. The guitars and instrumentals on this album are some of the most varied on any Queensryche album to date. One more thing, I truly believe that if you don't like any of Queensryche's albums after 'Operation: Mindcrime', you're not a real, true, Queensryche fan. Now, please everybody, understand what Queensryche is trying to say to the masses about what life is all about (as in "Anybody Listening?") and LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Wu-Tang Clan; Review: This is the best Hip-Hop album ever made, period. The Wu got it going on. Let me clarify a couple terms for you. Hip-Hop is East coast (where I'm from) and Rap is West coast. Hip-Hop concentrates more on lyrical expertise combined with good background instrumentals. Rap, on the other hand, concentrates more on good [foreground] instrumentals and, yes, slower lyrics and rhyming. Now, both forms to me are excellent. BUT, I lean more toward my native lyrical style, Hip-Hop, which was invented in my birthplace, NYC, in the streets of The Bronx, whereas I am from Queens. Of course, we all know that the Wu-Tang Clan is from the streets (actually, the projects and the streets) of Staten Island, which is a less famous and much less populated borough of NYC. 'Wu-Tang Forever' was virtually created with a certain style: lyrics,instrumentals, and overall feel, that was intended to make it the best Hip-Hop album of all time. Just listen to this supreme Hip-Hop album and you'll see what I mean. It's totally mindblowing! You'll bump your head to this one (that is, if you like Rap and Hip-Hop music) and the double album will enrapture and encapture you from beginning to end OF BOTH ALBUMS. This is a MUST-HAVE for any Hip-Hop fan. Wu-Tang Forever and NYC Forever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To The Teeth; Brand: Ani DiFranco; Review: Frankly, I really don't see how ANYONE can like Ani Difranco's music. She sings in blurps and words, not in sentences and phrases like Tori Amos or Sarah McLachlan (my favorites, as if you didn't already know that). Ani's instrumentals isn't even that good. It's all weird-like music that is not enjoyable to me at all. I heard this (only a FEW songs and samples of the rest) in Tower Records and I didn't like it at all. Sorry. I'm happy if YOU liked it and like her music in general, but I don't like her music. I don't even know why she is a singer/musician to begin with, starting her own company based in Buffalo, NY, where she herself lives I presume. The company was unknown to me, Righteous Babe Records, until I looked at this album. Well, to all you Ani Difranco fans out there, I "tip my hat off" to you, 'cause I'm amazed and happy that you find something good and interesting in her music.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Like A Prayer; Brand: Madonna; Review: This album by Madonna is incredible. I'm a little surprised that the media at the time of making this album did not talk too much, actually, not much at all, about how good this album is. Instead, they just talked about the controversy her video for the title track was creating (yeah, sure). This album has a number of hits that became popular, like "Oh Father", "Like A Prayer", "Cherish", and the infamous "Express Yourself". "Till Death Do Us Part" is an excellent song, although it never became a single. All of the songs are very melodic and dramatic, which make for an excellent, superb, sounding and otherwise, album. It also has some of the best and most sensual and 'erotic' singing by Madonna from any of her albums, more erotic than her acclaimed subsequent album, 'Erotica'. It is based on Madonna's unfailing devotion to the strength and the power of prayer in her life. It is really a great and timeless album of Madonna's that any fan of Madonna shouldn't be without.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Delerium; Review: Buy this album. Please, take my advice and buy this album. It is absolutely outstanding. Actually, this is an understatement. This album is too good to describe in simple, human words. It is a soundscape from the beginning to the end of this fantastic album, filled with awesome vocals by a number of female artists, including the marvelous sounding and thought-provoking lyrics by Kristy Thirsk, from a band called 'Rose Chronicles' and, one of my two personal favorites, Sarah McLachlan, who wrote the words to the song and sings the song, "Silence". Sorry about all the commas, I just had to get all that in. Also on this album is Sarah McLachlan's buddy on her full-length albums, Camille Henderson, who wrote and sang, by herself, the song, "Duende". Like I said, words cannot describe how great this album is, but it is an album that you will cherish for life like a piece of gold or something of that nature; you will never give it away or sell it to a used record store. The album, which also must be mentioned, has tons of Middle Eastern melodies on many of its songs, perhaps half or more of its songs. All of these melodies are absolutely superb and outstanding, but words cannot express with complete clarity and definition, this music.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pyromania; Brand: Def Leppard; Review: I've always enjoyed Def Leppard's music but I never actually bought any of their albums until only recently. I waited way too long! They're excellent! My favorite tracks off this one are "Photograph", "Foolin", "Rock of Ages", and "Billy's Got A Gun"; but all of the songs are excellent. Def Leppard is a tiny, tiny bit like Queensryche in their instrumental playing and even a teeny bit in the singing by Joe Elliot....which is an awesome fact! I do not know how the albums before this one are, but I'm sure they're excellent as well. I love their lyrics to their songs; they hold a lot of emotion and meaning, especially in the song "Photograph", which applies to my life right now. Although I don't have a photograph of the girl of my dreams, everything else said in that song is applicable to me in my life in relation to this special girl (I don't want to reveal any name). She says she's going to marry me, but we never even went out on one date! She says after she finishes work, she's too tired. Who knows?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black & Blue; Brand: Backstreet Boys; Review: This album deserves 10 stars! This album is an absolute masterpiece. Period. It took a while for me to like the Backstreet Boys' music (except their first album, no comment on that one), but now that I like their music, I'm sure glad that I bought "Millennium" and this, even better album, "Black and Blue". I find that I'm listening to this album every day! This album's incredible! ALL of the songs on this one are AMAZING, with so much quality and substance and ingenuity. A great thing about this album which is not found on "Millennium" is that the majority of songs are rocking, energetic songs with fewer slow songs whereas on "Millennium" it's the opposite. "Millennium" is a great album too, but "Black and Blue" is much better. An excellent, excellent example of how the Backstreet Boys can rock is in the song 'Get Another Boyfriend'; this song ROCKS THE HOUSE DOWN!!!!!! I am so amazed and so glad that they made this song. How did they think of this song? IT'S SPECTACULAR! To all you Backstreet Boys haters out there, listen to this song and have a second opinion. When I hear this song on my excellent speakers, I BLAST IT. I truly believe this is the best song they have ever made and the best song they will ever make. 'The Call' is a very rocking song and very worthy of mention as well. Some other rocking songs worthy of mention are 'The Answer To Our Lives', 'Everyone' excellent song which "goes out..." to everyone that listens to them and enjoys their music instead of themselves, 'Not For Me', and 'Shining Star' excellent. Even the softer songs have a superb sound to them and are extremely ear-catching with excellent lyrics....as with the energetic, rocking songs. 'Shape Of My Heart' is the most popular song from this album and is the most rocking of the softer songs on this album. Each song on THIS SUPERB ALBUM is extremely distinct and separate from every other song on the album, yet the flow and continuation from one song to the next is wonderful and excellently done. I would definitely recommend this album to anyone that didn't like the Backstreet Boys before, and are looking to hear a 180 degree turnaround in their music. This IS NOT sissy music. This is some VERY HARDCORE music from a band that you might not have thought could make excellent, quality, music before, the Backstreet Boys! Everyone....go out there and buy this album! Believe me, you WILL NOT regret it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woman in Me; Brand: Shania Twain; Review: I have always liked Shania Twain's music and singing, but I never got around to buying any of her albums until recently. I waited too long! I've seen a few of her videos on VH1 and MTV before, but didn't think much of it until I saw and heard the video for "Any Man of Mine". She sings that song so well and it stuck in the back of my head long afterwards. From that point on, I said to myself "I have to get the album that song is on." (Yes, she also has an unbelievable body!) For country music, I only like female singers. Most male singers sound all the same to me, except for Garth Brooks. He has an exceptionally unique voice which stands out from the rest of the men. Shania Twain has an OUTSTANDING, POWERFUL voice which is really shown in this album and in 'Come On Over'. Her lyrics can best be described as sassy, with so much realness to them that it's almost stunning, especially in 'Come On Over'. When I hear her voice, I am reminded that life is good for those who want to live it and that life is good, in general. It's all in her super-powerful voice. When I hear her sing, I'm also reminded that "everthing's okay". Her music has a lot of pop and rock influence in it, which I also love about her music, especially since she collaborated with her husband/producer, "Mutt" Lange, in writing and making this (and the next) album. Lange is a producer for many Rock and Hard Rock bands like Def Leppard and Bryan Adams. The rock is there in songs like "Any Man of Mine", "You Win My Love", and especially in the 'rockin' the house down' "If You're Not In It For Love (I'm Oughta Here!)" That song is almost a Rock n' Roll song! But, don't be confused. This is still a country music album. But it's much more of a country music album than her next album, 'Come On Over', which transcends into the pop genre! Of course, that explains why her videos got airplay on MTV and VH1. Shania Twain is like an all music singer! Whatever musical category you like, you will hear it in Shania Twain's music. Sarah McLachlan's voice has power, too, but Shania Twain's voice has power in a totally different way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Come On Over; Brand: Shania Twain; Review: Like I said in my previous review, this is the album that transcended her into the pop genre. The country is still there (like in the song, "Honey, I'm Home", a classic country song) but there are A LOT of leniencies toward pop here. Is this bad? Of course not! It just shows the range of music Shania can take herself into. And I love pop music! She even got videoplay for some of her songs from this album on MTV and VH1! She still has the Rock influence here, too. This album has a lot more fun and humor than 'The Woman In Me', but both are equally superb. All of the songs on this album are powerful and excellent, with Shania's extremely powerful voice, she's almost commanding you to like her voice and her music. But, a few songs especially worthy of note are "Whatever You Do, Don't!", "Love Gets Me Every Time", "From This Moment On" which got videoplay on MTV and VH1; an excellent song and well, well sung, and two of my favorites, if not all, "Black Eyes, Blue Tears" and probably my favorite song of all 16 superb songs, "WHEN". This one is an absolute masterpiece, well hidden among the collection. It didn't get popular (as far as I know) because IT'S SO EXCELLENT! It has a superb, superb beat, sound, instrumentals, and lyrics, other than Shania Twain's superb, all-powerful voice! The song is also put together extremely well, with an awesome, almost mind-blowing, feel to it. The only drawback that I can find with this album is the guest vocalist, Bryan White, on "From This Moment On". The song is meant to be sung by Shania Twain alone, not with this clown singing it with her! He sounds horrible! I don't know what made Shania bring him into singing the song with her. I was trying to figure that out for a while, but I still can't figure that out. Maybe he offered her a lot of money to be put in the album, I don't know. But, that is easily remedied in the International Version to the album. But, the drawback to this version is that "That Don't Impress Me Much" and "Honey, I'm Home" leave out a critical guitar melody in these songs which are heard on the regular version of the album. In "That Don't Impress Me Much" in the International Version, the melody is entirely different altogether, almost like a dance mix! Not as good as the original! But, the other advantage of the International Version, other than Bryan White's absence, is "If You Wanna Touch Her, Ask!" is a much better version of the song than on the regular album. It has an excellent melody throughout the song, not found on the regular album. In my opinion, you should get BOTH versions of the album. That's what I did; And I'm very happy that I did that. I enjoy both versions equally well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rust in Peace; Brand: Megadeth; Review: This album is my personal favorite album from my favorite Heavy Metal band (other than Queensryche), MEGADETH. Rust In Peace marks the end of Megadeth's really heavy, hard, metal albums with the end of that kind of music's years (WHY?), the 1980's, with Rust In Peace's release at the end of the decade, 1990. I had it in my collection of Megadeth albums but never really KNEW the album until one day a few months ago when I took it out and listened to it. I enjoyed it at that first listen, but not THAT much. However, it DID intrigue me....and I started listening to it every so often, about once every two weeks. Each time I listened to it, it revealed new kinks and clicks and sounds that I never knew before and didn't discover before. The entire album was virtually unknown to me before my first REAL listen. Now, I listen to it on a regular basis and I enjoy it MORE and MORE and MORE each time I listen to it. It's an incredible, masterpiece of an album and I rank it higher and higher with each listen. Now, I rank it close to my favorite Heavy Metal album of all time, Queensryche's "Rage For Order". This album is an all-out thrash-fest with blazing guitars, a superb voice, and, not-to-be-outdone, incredible, superb lyrics. The lyrics deal with issues about worldwide pollution in our atmosphere, what to do when in a war, religious, or holy, wars, computer banks that rule the world (sounds a little like "Rage For Order"), and an overall animosity toward all of this with Dave Mustaine's superb, superb intonation of his voice and his sarcasm about all of this. His sarcasm is even shown through his lyrics with lines like, along with his magnificent voice, "....I think I see the light...." and total, all-out sarcasm in the song, 'Rust In Peace....Polaris' not to mention also the prelude, 'Dawn Patrol' and other songs like 'Hanger 18' and especially the first song, 'Holy Wars....The Punishment Due'. The ENTIRE ALBUM shows animosity and sarcasm to all this %@$%*@#&. Dave Mustaine's voice, at least I feel, is at his ABSOLUTE BEST in this album, better than Megadeth's former and later albums. This album is an ABSOLUTE MUST-OWN to all fans of pure, thrashing, metal. Hopefully, those days will be back again, because with me, they will never leave.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Countdown to Extinction; Brand: Megadeth; Review: This album is what got Megadeth popular to all of the masses...and I can see why. This one has got incredible, melodic, flowing guitars, superb, yearning singing, and the songs flow so well from one song to the next. This, like I said in my Marilyn Manson review, is like reading the chapters of a book. Each song is like a chapter in a book, from one song to the next, they blend and continue perfectly and in total syncronousity (is this the correct spelling of the word?) like reading a novel. This IS a MUST-HAVE for any fan of pure, rocking, Hard Rock/Heavy Metal. Each and every song in this album is exceptional. It would be very difficult for me to pick out one song on this album and say that it's my favorite song. That's almost impossible. But, I can tell you what are some great tracks....ALL; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Youthanasia; Brand: Megadeth; Review: Why on Earth are there so many so-so reviews for this album and so many reviews that are just calling this album "good"? This is one of the BEST albums Megadeth has ever put out, PERIOD. This is a PHENOMENAL album and any other incredible, superior adjective you want to use to describe this album. All of the tracks are so hard and heavy with an exceptional voice by Dave Mustaine. The guital playing is top-notch, with many varied instrumental riffs that you won't soon, or ever, forget. The last three tracks that culminate this superior album flow SO EXTREMELY WELL (from one track to the next), as with the whole album, that it rivals that of my favorite Megadeth album, 'Rust In Piece'. If you love hard, hardcore, heavy music and Hard, Heavy-Metal albums, you will LOVE this album by one of the greatest Heavy-Metal bands to ever walk this Earth, MEGADETH!!! (P.S. Check out Megadeth's NEW album coming out in stores on May 15, 2001....it's supposed to be a VERY HEAVY album going back to their roots from the 80's and even from this album; the 'MEGADETH' title on the cover of the album is almost exactly like the title on this album, but in BLOOD RED color! The album should be INCREDIBLE, like this one!); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strange Little Girls; Brand: Tori Amos; Review: When I bought this album and heard it for the first time, I didn't know what to make of it. It sounded okay, but bland. But when I heard it the VERY NEXT time on my stereo speakers, I was hooked from then on. This album is EXTREMELY, EXTREMELY DEEP and EXTREMELY HARDCORE from Tori Amos (if I may use the term 'hardcore' for an alternative album) as well as being extremely alternative, which is what we've come to known about Tori Amos. The 'type' song on this superior album is the first song, "New Age". Of course I mean it represents the rest of the album nicely, and perfectly. But the one song that REALLY stands out from the rest (and it's playing in my head right now as I'm writing my review) of the songs is, ironically, a cover song for the band, Depeche Mode,'s "Enjoy The Silence". Tori literally sings the song along with the instrumentals as good as, or even better, than the original song by Depeche Mode! This song truly represents the theme of the album PERFECTLY. Also, the entire album has a very funny sound to the singing by Tori. This aspect was not portrayed on any of Tori's other albums. In sum, this album perfectly represents a typical Tori Amos album, but its overall concept is not so typical.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Samadhi; Brand: Live; Review: This album is an excellent album of them, although not their absolute BEST. Look in my other reviews to see which one is their BEST. But, nevertheless, this one deserves mention. The songs are all very rocking, flow very well together in order, and Edward knows how to write great, alternative lyrics, at the same time, with deep meaning. In other words, he knows how to drop it down! Another thing of note is the band, itself. This has got to be the TIGHTEST band out there. The members are VERY DEVOTED to staying true to the music and staying together. They are one of the, if not THE, best alternative rock band ever. LIVE will live forever.......; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Distance To Here; Brand: Live; Review: The title for my review says it all. This is their BEST album ever conceived. It is not as hard rocking as 'Secret Samadhi', but it has this sort of strength and heaviness all its own. This strength is like a hard, heavy sound which permeates the entire album and is mindblowing at times. It takes on a new blend with the songs "Feel The Quiet River Rage" and the following, mindblowing song, "Meltdown". This is where that heavy, blended sound is at its peak. Plus, the songs FLOW PERFECTLY from one song to the next. All this, combined with a love theme in lyrics and song! They couldn't have done it better than this! COULDN'T! This album is an absolute must-have for all fans of Rock music, Hard Rock music, and music in general. But, this review doesn't do the album justice. YOU HAVE TO buy the album and listen to it to see what I am talking about. You may have to listen to it a few times to get the feel for it, but, once you do, you will cherish it for as long as you live.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Days Of The New; Review: This album is an awesome, superb, awe-inspiring album from the most underrated band of all time, Days Of The New. It is also a very complex album, as you will find out from your very first listen. The songs play very well together, as each individual song and as a whole. The lyrics are just as excellent because they are broad and at the same time very specific in their subjects. It is a very energetic, uplifting album as well, more so than just plain "rocking". Travis Meeks did a remarkable job with this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Weathered; Brand: Creed; Review: This is an excellent album by Creed. It has a big nature and Native American theme to it and its music is top notch. It follows in the footsteps of their previous album, 'Human Clay', with the same formula for what made that album so great, but it IS NOT a better album than 'Human Clay'. At least that's my opinion. This is because 'Human Clay' is a much harder and heavier album with more varied insrumental playing than on 'Weathered'. Maybe it's because one of their original band members left the band. BUT, this is not meant to put down 'Weathered' in any way. This is an excellent, hard, heavy album, too. With songs like "Bullets", "Who's Got My Back?", with an excellent instrumental part, singing, and American Indian prayer, one of the best songs they have ever written: "Signs", "Hide", and "Weathered" and an excellent overall flow between each song, they have made this album one that will stand the test of time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ...Baby One More Time; Brand: Britney Spears; Review: The Fm. stands for Female. This is what started Britney's takeover of the world. Her music is THE BEST! This album set the standard for beautiful, incredible, amazing, "streetlike", bubble-gum pop music. Britney is awesome because she can mix pop music and R&B music like NO other on the face of this earth. This album exemplifies this. But, still, it's NOT R&B music. (I don't like R&B music that much) ALL of these songs ARE AWESOME. I just finished listening to this album on my computer here. The songs are so excellent and FLOW SO WELL TOGETHER IN THE ORDER THAT THEY'RE GIVEN ON THE COMPACT DISC. Did you people who wrote other reviews of this album miss that? Britney Spears has become my favorite female singer OF ALL TIME. You got a problem with that?? Well, tough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oops!... I Did It Again; Brand: Britney Spears; Review: Britney has become my absolute favorite female singer after a slow development of listening to her music, and ONLY her music, starting with the album, 'Britney'. She has become my absolute favorite female singer Of All Time. This album is another awesome album by Britney with probably my favorite song by hers, "Stronger". That song is so hard it's almost as hard as a heavy metal song. The title track is awesome, too. The songs flow really well, too. All the songs have superb beats, sounds, and her beautiful, characteristic singing that totally sets her apart from ALL other female singers. Her voice has such incredible, INFINITE depth and feeling. You totally FEEL her music and singing in this album and in all of her albums.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rock Steady; Brand: No Doubt; Review: This album is no different in greatness than any of their other superb albums they have come up with. What, they are so different because of a little reggae mixed in to only TWO of their songs on the album (Hey Baby and Underneath It All)? I think not. Besides, the reggae sounds good with those songs anyway; they belong in those songs. This album has the same signature No Doubt feel as their other masterpieces. Listen to it a few times before you put back in your collection to collect dust (or even sell it? NO!...). You should discover its greatness as yet another superb No Doubt album.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Geoff Tate; Brand: Geoff Tate; Review: But Superb Anyway. This album can pretty much be summed up in three words: Very Unique Album. This album shows a lighter side of Geoff Tate most fans of Queensryche haven't heard before. Geoff explores music with a different approach toward slower, softer sounds, overall, but with the same heartfelt strong singing that he's known for with Queensryche. I couldn't find any difference with the sound of his singing in this album than with his singing in 'Empire'. Same ultra-strong vocals. In fact, his singing is even almost like in 'Operation: Mindcrime' in parts of the album, but ESPECIALLY with my favorite song on the album: the first track, "Flood". Especially the part where he belts out, "...This Heart Of Mine..." and "...Where You're Standing Now...". The rest of the track he sings awesome as well, as well as in the rest of the album. He sings a little like in 'Rage For Order' as well (I'm not kidding) in the song "Touch", which, lyrically, is like the continuation or sequel to "Gonna Get Close To You" from 'Rage For Order'. Another song where Geoff sounds like in 'Rage For Order' is in the final song on the album, "Over Me", especially the part where he sings "...Now..you're..Over..Me...". Other favorites include "Helpless", "In Other Words", "This Moment", and "Off The TV". All of the songs have great, meaningful lyrics, and the songs themselves have a very deep and meaningful sound to them. "In Other Words", "Helpless", and "Off The TV" have superb instrumentals. But, all the songs have great instrumentals as well. And the songs are catchy, too. This album is Geoff's exploration of using his incredible vocal abilities to softer, mellower music than what he's been used to with Queensryche.....and it sounds great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hybrid Theory; Brand: Linkin Park; Review: This album is an awesome, unique album in a number of ways. First, it's a ferocious album with heartfelt vocals and screaming for a better society and better people in the world we live in. The band members are so frustrated with the society in which we are in that it made them create this fine and unique album. Second, the music itself is an awesome and incredible mix of hip-hop, techno, and heavy-metal that is amazing just listening to it. I am in awe of how they pulled that off so incredibly well, combined with the strong, intense, and even furious vocals. Third, the songs flow so incredibly well together from one song to the next, it's like listening to one entire entity as well as song by song (or track by track). Keep up the excellent work, Linkin Park.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted Angel; Brand: LeAnn Rimes; Review: This is BY FAR LeAnn Rimes's BEST album yet.....and I own all of them! She sings great as a country music singer, but I think it was her destiny to become a great pop singer, as is demonstrated in this incredible, even mind-blowing album. She was destined to switch over to pop music, just LISTEN to these songs!!! She sings so incredibly well in these songs and they flow so incredibly well together from one song to the next. You can really hear that she poured her heart and soul out in these songs. And, the music itself is so astounding, too! The songs are extremely well organized (you can hear that in the songs) as well. I only found one drawback to the album(which is a really small one), and that is in the last song, the title track. It's a great song, but the style of it is not the same as in the rest of the album. It is a swampy blues song, but the rest of the selection are pop songs. But, it STILL does flow well after the prior song, "You Made Me Find Myself". LeAnn Rimes is one of the all-time greats in female music and I hope that this album will reflect this in time, way down the road, in regarding and looking back at her music career.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Test for Echo; Brand: Rush; Review: This is my favorite overall album from Rush. The guitars are well synchronous with the vocals and synthesizers, but not overpowering or overdoing it. The lyrics are well-thought out and very thought-provoking as well. There is a superb instrumental song, "Limbo", that is outstanding, which is their usual way of recording albums in the '90's, with one instrumental song. The album flows very well also from one song to the next. Give this one from Rush a try. You just might like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vapor Trails; Brand: Rush; Review: I've been a good fan of Rush since the early 90's and I love their 80's material and, especially, their 90's material. My favorite all-around album from them is 'Test For Echo' but this album has got to be their HEAVIEST album made to date. This album is worth buying for ANY price! But, you've got to be in a really Heavy-Metal mood when you want to listen to this album. I found that out the hard way. I listened to this album like 3 times and had to turn it off during the first or second tracks because I wasn't in the Heavy-Metal mood. But, when I AM in the Heavy mood, this is an awesome listening experience! The third track, "Ghost Rider", is worth buying the whole album for. This is one of the best songs they have ever made! One reviewer said there is no keyboarding in this album. This album DOESN'T NEED keyboarding! It can stand on its own WITHOUT synthesizers! The guitars in this album more than make up for it! Besides, keyboards were predominantly an 80's thing for Rush. They have moved on and evolved as a band since then. Keep up the great work, Rush! I hope to see, and hear, many more albums from you in the future!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarlet's Walk; Brand: Tori Amos; Review: I can't believe how Tori Amos, one of my favorite female singers of all time, came up with this one. She literally drove through the entire United States, EVERY state, to come up with the theme and story for this album. But, it's not really a 'story' at all. It's the United States of America the way Tori sees it. Yes, there are other characters in the album (like 'Scarlet' for instance), but it is a personal and intense chronicle of the way Tori sees and observes what is happening with the United States of America after the terrorist attacks took place on our soil. And, from what I gather after listening to the album, Tori Amos is not very pleased with the way Americans are reacting to that tragedy, in that she is very introspective with its lyrics. If you're a fan of Tori, you ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE this album. But, since there are so many songs on the album, it took me a few listens to get the feel of the album. It flows EXTREMELY well from one song to the next. Just like when she came up with these songs driving from one state to the next. I don't have any personal favorites....ALL of the songs are superb. But, some really standout songs are 'Amber Waves', 'Strange'-one of my fav's, 'Wednesday'-one of my fav's, 'Carbon', 'Sweet Sangria', 'Pancake'-perhaps my favorite song on the album, 'I Can't See New York'-one of my fav's, 'Taxi Ride', 'Scarlet's Walk', 'Virginia', and 'gold dust'-also perhaps my favorite song on the album. I don't know why Tori left Atlantic Records, though. Maybe she had a certain # of albums contract with them and after that finished, she became a free agent, free to go to any record company she wants. Well, anyway, it was a successful move to Epic/Sony Music with this Outstanding album, or, should I say, Outstanding epic saga. Keep on listening to Tori Amos......a living legend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Up!; Brand: Shania Twain; Review: When I first put this CD into my CD player, I knew I'd think this album was good, Shania Twain is one of my all-time favorite female singers, but I didn't know it would be THIS good! This album is absolutely phenomenal! Please turn the volume UP when you listen to this album! This album is awesome hearing it loud, because these songs are so freakin' strong! And, because Shania is so considerate of all her wide spectrum of fans, she released TWO albums in one package! a pop version of the album and a country version of the album! and I love them both! The country version has a lot of awesome fiddles and banjos not on the pop version of the album....so, if you're in the mood for a pop-sounding experience, put in the pop version, if you're in the down-home mood and feeling, put in the country version! And all this for the price of one CD! AWESOME! There are also two mixes of two of the songs on the website that have a Middle-Eastern influence. I heard them and they sound TERRIBLE. Her music sounds best when they don't have ANY Middle-Eastern sounds in them AT ALL. My advice, stick to the CDs. All of the songs are spectacular, but some standout songs, in reference to the pop version, are "Up!", "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!", "Forever And For Always", "She's Not Just A Pretty Face"-especially the country version, it's better than the pop version, "Ain't No Particular Way", "Nah!", "C'est La Vie", "I'm Jealous", "Ka-Ching!", "Thank You Baby! (For Makin' Someday Come So Soon)", "Waiter! Bring Me Water!", "What A Way To Wanna Be!", "In My Car (I'll Be The Driver)", and "When You Kiss Me", which is almost all the songs are standout songs! Now, the songs that you can absolutely rock to, if not all of them, are "Up!", "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!", "Nah!", "(Wanna Get To Know You) That Good!", "C'est La Vie", "Ka-Ching!", "Thank You Baby! (For Makin' Someday Come So Soon)", "What A Way To Wanna Be!"-perhaps my absolute favorite song on the album, "I'm Not In The Mood (To Say No!)", and "In My Car (I'll Be The Driver)". The awesome slow songs on the album are "Juanita", "It Only Hurts When I'm Breathing", "I'm Jealous", "I Ain't Goin' Down", and "When You Kiss Me". This album is an ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE for any fan of Shania and for all newcomers who want to expand their horizons with awesome music from Shania Twain. Keep it UP! Shania Twain!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The System Has Failed; Brand: Megadeth; Review: This album from Megadeth continues along a similar line as "The World Needs A Hero" where Dave Mustaine really gathers up what he feels inside and puts it out in his music. That's why I feel that album and this one are his absolute best albums of all the albums that he has come out with to date. This particular album, "The System Has Failed" is, in my opinion, Megadeth's MOST aggressive album to date. Perhaps it's a GOOD thing that David Ellefson, Dave Mustaine's long time friend and bandmate, is not involved in the making of this album at all! (Although he was involved in the making of "The World Needs A Hero"). This album, "The System Has Failed", is getting me through some really hard times right now in my life. I hope all Megadeth fans out there pick up this album and really see for themselves how awesome this album truly is. The music is INCREDIBLY UNIQUE from Megadeth and the lyrics are JUST as ASTOUNDING. Even if you just love heavy [metal] music and are not necessarily a fan of Megadeth, you should seriously look into this album. Chances are that this album will have something for you, too. And, what is true of all Megadeth albums, this album flows really well, even excruciatingly well! {NOT to be confused with 'excruciatingly bad'!} Take care everyone, and enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snakes and Arrows; Brand: Rush; Review: People, you gotta give this album a chance! When I first heard this album, I thought it sounded very weird......and I'm a seasoned Rush listener! I have ALL of their studio albums! But, when I heard it in its entirety two more times, every song fell into place perfectly! That's how it is with very experienced bands like Rush! They make complex albums like this one that NEED multiple listens to get the true feel for the album! I must say, now that I have the true feel for this album, I am enjoying each and every song MORE & MORE with each listen of the album. In fact, I've had that awesome riff in "The Main Monkey Business" in my head ALL DAY TODAY!!! And....each song flows flawlessly from song to song....beginning to end! I can't get over how awesome this album sounds and is! Awesome album, from beginning to end!!!!!!!!! Each song has true texture and feeling....and Geddy's voice is second to none on this album! Powerful sounding voice! When I compare this album to all their others, I must say that this album has to be in their top 5 best albums ever made. Buy it and truly listen to it, one, two, three and more times. You will think it's one of their BEST as well. Also, as if everything I've stated so far weren't enough, the production and sound quality on this album is PERFECT! Crystal clear sound.....even at high volume! (Unlike Vapor Trails, which I had to return to the store and exchange it for another copy of VT because the sound quality was horrible on the first copy I bought, and I don't think it was much better on the second one either) In summary.....'Snakes & Arrows'.....ENJOY!!!! Sure to be yet another classic by one of the BEST Rock bands of all time........RUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indestructible; Brand: Disturbed; Review: I first wrote a review about this album saying how bad I thought it was. But, that was because I didn't give the album a good enough chance for it to possibly grow on me. After hearing "Indestructible" and "Inside The Fire" about 10 times on the Disturbed website, it finally did. I subsequently deleted that review. This album is an extremely well crafted group of heavy metal compositions that are mindblowing to the listener once the listener "learns" these songs extremely well, 'inside and out'. I finally accomplished this today after hearing the entire album two times back to back on my stereo system, at an awesome loud volume! But, I heard it many other times previously, in my quest at learning and memorizing these songs, which is not an easy task as these songs are very complex. This is most likely Disturbed's best album to date. David pours his whole heart into each and every song on this album. You can hear this while you listen to each song, especially evident is his voice changing a little bit for each song; for the uniqueness of each song; which goes to show how much David Draiman put into these songs, as well as the rest of the band members. I agree with the reviewer T.Gardner that this may well be the best heavy metal album ever made. The instrumentals on this album are sooooooo hard and soooooooo memorable! They're mindblowing. All of these songs are my favorite; There is not one song on this album that can even be considered 'mediocre'; each and every song is absolutely top notch, highest quality songs. But, my 'favorite of favorites' on this album is "The Curse". That style of song from Disturbed is my personal favorite style of song from them. This type of style is evident on their other albums as well, such as in the song "Guarded" from 'Ten Thousand Fists', or "Voices" from 'The Sickness'. If you like heavy metal at all, do yourself a huge favor and buy this album. You will love it and cherish it 'till the day you die. Disturbed will never let their listeners down, which is what I eventually found out. DISTURBED IS FOREVER.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Banfield Value Inn; City: Portland Oregon; Review: Good compromise if you want to save money. Ok if have a car, near to downtown. Clean and basic, but ok only to sleep. This motel offers free Wi-Fi and guest rooms with cable TV. Free parking. If you don't have big demand, I suggest you this motel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Seattle North Kirkland; City: Kirkland Washington; Review: Far away downtown but not so convenient. Cheap and basic. The lamp above the table lost oil and it soiled my back pack. The man in to the reception was not collaborative and told us not correct information about the payment of bridge toll. Internet access is not free. I don't suggest this place.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kings Inn; City: Seattle Washington; Review: You pay for the location because you are in downtown. The price is high and the motel is basic. The only fantastic things are the location and the parking, I appreciated so much these two things and I recommend it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Westport Marina Cottages Motel; City: Westport Washington; Review: Fantastic cottage in front of Pacific sea. The place is nice and comfortable and it has all you need. You have the necessary to cook at home and the barbeque outside. Good price/quality ratio, I recommend it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Portland Central; City: Portland Oregon; Review: The staff is amazing, but the cleanliness of the room was worst than the motel 6 thant I visited last year. No noises during my accommodation. Parking and location are ok, the motel is close to Portland. Internet is not free.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Evita (1996); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rocky III (1982); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocoon (1985); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Some Like It Hot (1959); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Labyrinth (1986); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wolf (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (Shall We Dansu?) (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buffalo '66 (a.k.a. Buffalo 66) (1998); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Amityville Horror, The (1979); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King Kong (1976); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (1956); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach (1988); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Brokedown Palace (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hot Fuzz (2007); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Mystery; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Zodiac (2007); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Hogs (2007); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of God (Cidade de Deus) (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Into the Wild (2007); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Juno (2007); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Darjeeling Limited, The (2007); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Superbad (2007); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 3:10 to Yuma (2007); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dumb & Dumber (Dumb and Dumber) (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mask, The (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Am Legend (2007); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Spartans (2008); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Good Luck Chuck (2007); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Interview (2007); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Monster at the End of This Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Jon Stone Page; Review: one of my all time fav childrens books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit; Author: Klutz; Review: This is best for a little older children. I got it for a five year old and they needed parent support to build and use it. It's very cool and gets them thinking; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paint by Sticker Kids: Under the Sea: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time!; Author: Visit Amazon's Workman Publishing Page; Review: This book was AWESOME for my five year old. great for fine motor skills; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (Thug Kitchen Cookbooks); Author: Visit Amazon's Thug Kitchen Page; Review: awesome vegan/veg recipes and a laugh out loud way of describing them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2018 Planner Weekly And Monthly: Calendar Schedule Organizer and Journal Notebook With Inspirational Quotes And Floral Lettering Cover; Author: Visit Amazon's Pretty Simple Planners Page; Review: super cute planner but I was expecting something small enough to fit in my purse and this def is not. nothing against the book it just doesn't work for my life style.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paint by Sticker Kids: Zoo Animals: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time!; Author: Visit Amazon's Workman Publishing Page; Review: Got this for my 5 year old and it is amazing. Great for fine motor skills as well as number recognition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Hungry Girl 1-2-3: The Easiest, Most Delicious, Guilt-Free Recipes on the Planet; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Lillien Page; Review: I love Lisa Lillien's HG shows on the Food Channel and this is the 2nd HG book I own. As with all of her recipes, they are healthy, fun and easy! I have made about a dozen of them and all were good. I'm not a cook, so I like that the recipes are simple with not a lot of ingredients. AND they taste good! I have recommended this book to all my HG friends who love to eat but want to stay thin! Hungry Girls rule! :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Kurson Page; Review: My hubby and I are divers, so I thought he would enjoy this book. He did, so it was a perfect gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Arthur Agatston Page; Review: I've e been a fan of the SB diet for a few years and wanted to add this book to my collection. Every recipe I've made so far is awesome and easy! The ricotta cheese souffl is delicious and a must-try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best RV Tips from RVTipOfTheDay.com; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Fletcher Page; Review: We are newbies to RV'ing and I had read on a blog that this is "the book" to buy if you want to know everything about RV'ing. It's written in a simple style that's easy to understand. Lots of great tips and advice. On our recent maiden voyage in our motor home, I read the entire book! We keep it in the motor home because it's a great reference!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sin on Wheels (Notebook, Diary) (Pulp Journals); Author: Loren Beauchamp; Review: We own a RV and I bought this notebook to journal our travels and for guests to sign. Love the naughty but fun cover!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diabetic Living Diabetes Meals by the Plate: 90 Low-Carb Meals to Mix & Match; Author: Diabetic Living Editors; Review: I was unimpressed with this book. I don't think the meals are overly easy or truly diabetic friendly. There are too many carb rich foods in this book if a diabetic is following more of a Paleo diet.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Official Pocket Guide to Diabetic Exchanges: Choose Your Foods; Author: American Diabetes Association; Review: I bought this for my brother who was recently diagnosed with diabetes and is insulin dependent. While he initially dismissed the thought of thumbing through a book, he has embraced it and wouldn't be without it. He carries it with him and it has proven to be very helpful and a good resource.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paleo Takes 5 - Or Fewer: Healthy Eating was Never Easier with These Delicious; Author: Visit Amazon's Cindy Sexton Page; Review: I bought this after a friend shared her book with me. I'm not a cook, so it fits my lifestyle perfectly. The recipes are five ingredients or less and are very easy to make and taste good. The avocado lime dressing is the bomb! :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy Easter, Mouse!; Author: Laura Numeroff; Review: I love Laura Numeroff's books and this one is another little gem. It was a perfect item to include in my niece's Easter basket.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CrazyFire 2.0MP HD 720P Coms 6 LEDs USB Snake Inspection Camera Pipe Locator with 5m Cable; Brand: H-Zone Technology Co.,Ltd; Review: I have received the item. This is the 2nd order I have placed. I have returned the first one because it did not come with the mirror attachment like the description said. THE SECOND order was the same. No mirror attachment. Very useless because I need to look in the cylinder walls which a mirror is required. Contacted seller. Seller referred me to Amazon support who only wants me to return it again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NooElec PL2303 USB to Serial (TTL) Module/Adapter with Female and Male Wiring Harnesses & Test; Brand: NooElec; Review: Works great for my Seagate Recovery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [UL Listed] Cable Matters In-Wall Rated (CM) Bare Copper Cat 6 / Cat6 Bulk Cable (Cat6 Ethernet Cable 1000; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: Ran the wire through my house. It is not too stiff, works really well. Easy to fish in the wall. Speeds/Quality is delivered well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Navepoint 9U Deluxe IT Wallmount Cabinet Enclosure 19-Inch Server Network Rack With Locking Glass Door 16-Inches Deep Black; Brand: NavePoint; Review: I was debating wether to buy this or Tripplite. I went with this due to size and price. Pros: -Great size -Comes with fans -Thick metal Cons: -Fan doesn't seem like it's balanced so I hear it vibrating my wall. -Balanced properly and door automatically opens every time (Fixed it with magnet) -Needs to be fully constructed, comes shipped in pieces.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silicon Power 128GB up to 75MB/s MicroSDXC UHS-1 Class10, Elite Flash Memory Card with Adapter (SP128GBSTXBU1V20SP); Brand: Silicon Power; Review: Works great. I trust SP when it comes to memory. Been using it in my dash cam and it's been working really well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CableCreation Angle CAT6 Ethernet Patch Cable(10 Feet), Left Angled LAN Network Cable with 50U”Gold Plated Contact, Black Color; Brand: CableCreation; Review: The 90 degree helped me hook up my low profile wall mount tv to the ethernet. Works really good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InstallerParts 100 Pack R-Type Cable Clamp 3/16" - Clear White - Wire Management - Wire Organizer - Home, Automotive,; Brand: InstallerParts; Review: I just got done running CAT6 throughout my house and used these to keep the wire as close as possible to the ceiling. They work really well. Have not had any break so far. They feel pretty flexible. If I run out, I will definitely be buying more of these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NETGEAR AC5300 Nighthawk X8 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R8500-100NAS) (Discontinued); Brand: NETGEAR; Review: I was finally able to switch over from my ASUS and I unboxed it, powered it on and it would just boot loop. I thought it was doing something so let it do it over night and in the morning, still boot looping. Bad out of the box and I missed my return window with Amazon. We use a bunch of Netgear switches at work and I thought it would be more reliable than being dead out of the box.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Naot Footwear Women's Anise Black; Brand: Naot Footwear; Review: Bought a wide, but it's not.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vionic Women's Rest Floriana Toepost Sandal - Ladies Flip Flops with Concealed Orthotic Support; Brand: Vionic; Review: Bought a wide, but it's not.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sperry Men's Authentic Original Shoes; Brand: SPERRY; Review: Their wide is really narrow. Have to return.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sperry Top-Sider Men's Authentic Original 2-Eye Boat Shoes, Genuine All Leather and Non-Marking Rubber Outsole; Brand: SPERRY; Review: Their wide is really narrow. Have to return.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TrailHeads Lightweight Travel Hat | Summer Running Cap for Women | Folding Hat with UV Protection; Brand: TrailHeads; Review: Cute. Long brim keeps the sun off your face!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Center Parcs Longleat Forest; City: Warminster Wiltshire England; Review: Myself, wife and 2 young children (2 and 5 months) have just returned from a midweek break at Centre Parcs. We booked through their website and received a 30% discount so check for similar deals before booking. I wasn't particularly looking forward to the trip as we usually go abroad but with 2 young children we opted to stay closer to home and I wasnt disappointed. We stayed in a newly renovated Woodland Lodge which was perfect - roomy, very well equipped, modern and comfortable. The park itself is magnificent and we spent a lot of time cycling. We took our own bikes and trailer but these are easily available to hire on site. There were lots of activities for our 2 year old and we booked in for the Toddler Dance and Teddy Bear's Picnic which she enjoyed immensely. The pool was a godsend on the 2 days that it rained and we were impressed that they provide poolside cots so our youngest could nap there rather than us having to leave. My wife and I used the babysitting service x2 - once to go to the Indian and another to attend the Steak Night, both of which served very high quality food (and we've had a number of amazing meals around the world!) We also used the Timeout clubhouse so we could use the spa, the kids loved the creche and we appreciated the rest! The only negatives were that our lodge was probably the furthest away from a landtrain stop you can get but even that was only a 15 min walk and I had 1 rather disappointing meal in the American diner. The food is not cheap but I didnt think it was particulary over priced either. We combined self-catering and eating out which kept the cost down and there is a very reasonable and well stocked supermarket on site which would help keep costs low if you are on a budget. We entirely intend to return next year and cannot recommend Centre Parcs Longleat enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Macdonald Burlington Hotel; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: I stayed here for one night on a girlie reunion. We were looking for a central hotel close to New Street, The Mailbox and Brindley Place that was a good price and could accomodate 4 of us. Unfortunately one of our party dropped out at the last minute and the hotel were able to cancel the second room without charge and accomodate us in a triple room. This room would definitely suit a family although it appeared the hotel is marketed more towards business travellers which isnt to say that children arent welcome as Im sure they would be. The staff couldnt have been any more helpful - giving us fantastic directions when we got lost driving through Birmingham, room service brought us ice and extra milk for our in-room tea, extra towels were delivered quickly and the staff had excellent knowledge of the local restaurants. I used the fitness4less gym which the hotel has negotiated a discounted rate with, it was less than 200m away and was ample for a quick workout before a night out in Birmingham. The only downside is the parking which is in an NCP multi-storey car park 10 mins walk away. This seemed to be due to an extend route due to the refurbishment of the Pallasades shopping precinct so this may be a temporary issue. The parking charge was a very reasonable £5 as the receptionist issued us with discount tickets. The only amenity missing for us would have been a pool/sauna/jaccuzi however we will definitely consider using this hotel again regardless.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disney s Hotel New York; City: Chessy Marne la Vallee Seine et Marne Ile de France; Review: We chose to stay here due to its close proximity to Disneyland and the fact we were able to get a discounted rate. The hotel itself looks inviting and the check-in was warm and welcoming however the decor is outdated, the room was distinctly average and we did suffer a few inconveniences such as no hot water in our room and the TV not working until my husband located a lose wire and reconnected it. We also had a number of issues with reservations at restaurants in the evening which the concierge staff were very dismissive of. This is not acceptable when you're paying an average of 100 euros for a family of 4 to have a distinctly average meal. There are no tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms and be warned that you will be charged 13 euro for this to be delivered to your room. I asked if I could come and collect it in order to avoid paying a 6 euro delivery charge but was told this wasnt possible! The pool is freezing and very standard particularly by Disney standards, they obviously want you out in the parks spending money and not in here or your room relaxing. Breakfast was a very average buffet - toast, pastries, 3 choices of cereal, fruit, ham and vending machine coffee and nothing worth writing home about. The parks themselves are amazing and everything you'd expect from Disney. Even though this review is about the hotel it is worth noting how expensive absolutely everything is at Disneyland - 3 euros for an apple, 2 euro 50 cents for a small vending machine coffee, 15 euros for a sub standard burger and fries. Overall this hotel is on the outside everything you'd expect from the Disney brand. Once you're booked in and the cash is handed over it becomes very apparant you are no more than a walking money pit to them and the hotel is no better than a glorified Travelodge.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brooklands Hotel; City: Weybridge Surrey England; Review: Like many others I booked this hotel due through Groupon for my husbands birthday. The staff were amazing, our room gorgeous (definitely get a track facing room, we upgraded on arrival which was worth the extra money!), bathroom sparkling clean and modern, breakfast was superb and afternoon tea and prosecco which was scrummy. We also had a nightcap in the bar and burger and chips the following day for lunch which were both pricey but delicious. We also had a relaxing 30min massage in the Spa which was beautiful for a hotel spa, however it was lacking in mixed sex hydrotherapy facilities/sauna/steam room. The rooftop jacuzzi was fab, its definitely worth a dip in even in colder weather. We inadvertently left behind an iPhone charger (which we didnt need incidently as there is a nifty iPhone dock in the room) which the hotel posted swiftly and free of charge to our home. An amazing experience and we cant wait to go back!! Thank you Brooklands!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Loans Inn; City: Troon South Ayrshire Ayrshire Scotland; Review: Stayed for a one night business break. The room was gorgeous, very modern and clean with extremely swish bathroom. The welcome was warm and friendly and breakfast was delicious. Only downside was my room was very hot which meant I needed to open the windows and the traffic kept me awake but apart from that I would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Montcalm at the Brewery London City; City: London England; Review: My husband and I enjoyed 1 night at The Montcalm to celebrate our 10year wedding anniversary and I couldn't think of more luxurious, personable hotel. Everyone from the doorman, to Sanjeev to the gentleman who served us breakfast in bed did everything they could to make our stay pleasurable without being over the top. Our Montcalm Club Room was high-tech, comfortable and had everything we could need. I could go on and on but I don't want to spoil it for you - just go and see for yourself! Thanks to The Montcalm @ The Brewery again, we cant wait to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JA Palm Tree Court; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Having read the many reviews of this hotel we felt sure we would have a wonderful time however we left disappointed. The staff throughout the hotel were wonderfully attentive and fantastic with our children. The grounds are beautiful and the many peacocks a real delight.We had a ground floor residence room with was great with a separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms, housekeeping were amazing. I guess in our minds having travelled extensively throughout the Middle East for a hotel to be considered truly 5 star then all aspects needs to be. Our main issue were the 3 swim-up bar pools which were dirty, incredibly loud and inhabited almost exclusively by parents with scant regard for fellow guests, there are only so many times that 'little dazza' can dive bomb you in the pool while mum and dad who are blottoed at the bar scream and curse at him down the full length of the pool. We sought sanctuary in the residence pool where eventually we found like minded families who were having similar problems and we made some lovely friends.Sun beds around the swimming pools are a major problem here unless you want to join the 'chav march' at 7am to nab a bed, the management need to take some responsibility here and ensure that this can't happen, it shouldn't be up to a butler or other staff to secure them on your behalf, first time in Dubai his has happened to us.. The restaurants are great but we could never book a particular restaurant of our choice on the night of our choice and that's despite following the advice of previous reviews to book as soon as you arrive( again this should not really happen), we even queued for the buffet restaurant twice for 25 mins and on one night gave up. We were very ill during our stay, my daughter went to the hospital after contracting gastroenteritis on her 2nd day( could it have been he dirty pool, I don't know but there are poolside showers a plenty but around the swim-up bar pools they seem to remain unused, again you can't blame the hotel here, you can't force guests to be clean, civil and have decent manners. The hospital informed us that my daughter was to have only plain food for a while to settle her stomach and we decided to keep way from the restaurants for a couple of days so as not to pass on any illness to other guests but were told we could not have any food from the restaurants delivered to the room unless it was Italian, not exactly the plain food we'd hoped. Overall it's a nice hotel with great staff but unfortunately greatly spoiled by the bucket and spade brigade who are just so inconsiderate to fellow guests and at times to the wonderful staff. I'm honestly astounded that this hotel could be classed 5 star, I guess it depends on your expectations and maybe managements hands off approach needs looking at. I can assure anyone thinking of booking this hotel that; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Little League champs fly home to Louisiana with president; Abstract: The winners of the 2019 Little League World Series are flying home from Washington to Louisiana in style aboard Air Force One. President Donald Trump met with the Eastbank All-Stars on Friday at the White House. The players then met again with Trump at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, where they boarded the presidential plane together. Trump is taking part in a rally in Lake Charles on the eve of Louisiana's election for...; Category: news
Title: Robert Forster, Oscar-Nommed Star of 'Jackie Brown,' Dies at 78; Abstract: Robert Forster, a prolific character actor who was nominated for an Oscar for Quentin Tarantino's "Jackie Brown" and appeared in more than 100 films, died Friday in Los Angeles of brain cancer. He was 78.; Category: movies
Title: Garage Full of Rare Mopar Gold!; Abstract: Al Decarolis' New Jersey garage is packed with rare Mopar E- and B-Body Mopars, plus a few killer Bow Ties.; Category: autos
Title: 'Habitual stowaway' arrested again at O'Hare, Chicago police say; Abstract: A woman arrested at O'Hare International Airport on Friday night was identified by Chicago police as "known habitual stowaway" Marilyn Hartman.; Category: news
Title: Kate Middleton fired her longtime personal assistant amid split from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry; Abstract: Sophie Agnew, Middelton's longtime aide of seven years, was fired after she returned home from her honeymoon.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Boy, 8, reels in world record tiger shark; Abstract: An 8-year-old boy reeled in a fish of a lifetime, and it will be a smallfry world record, assuming the IGFA approves it.; Category: sports
Title: Hennessey Venom F5's engine makes 1,817 hp, fury comes standard; Abstract: In fact, "Fury" is the engine's actual name.; Category: autos
Title: The average person takes 15 seconds to find the hidden bat in this brainteaser. How long does it take you?; Abstract: Just in time for Halloween, this brainteaser challenges you to find a hidden bat. Can you do better than the average time?; Category: lifestyle
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: Snow crab sells for record price in Japan; Abstract: A "five shining star" snow crab was auctioned off in Tottori, Japan for a record-breaking 5 million yen ($46,000). wide.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Trump's sports kick is about politics, but fans have a say; Abstract: Presidents have long used sporting events to woo support, but these events also are a venue for fans to express their own political leanings.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 925 Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings; Brand: FANTOM JEWELRY; Review: They are really nice on my ears. My husband asked how much I paid for them and when I told him that I got them for cheap, he didn't believe me. LOL. :) Very nice indeed :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UGG Australia Womens Rianne Boot; Brand: ; Review: I got my boots yesterday and i am so happy with them. I usually wear a size 7 to 71/5 but I ordered these in size 8. they fit perfect with socks and slightly loose without socks. my feet are on the wide side. they are comfortable! i am very happy with them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sperry Top-Sider Women's Audrey Slip-On; Brand: SPERRY; Review: I really like these shoes but they gave me blisters after an hour of walking around target. If you buy this, get a pair of socks to go with them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Breeze Sea Flip-Flop; Brand: ; Review: I don't know how I feel about these.:/; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: FHMZ(TM) Stainless Steel Designer Inspired Screw Head Oval Bangle Bracelet for Men & Women; Brand: FHMZ; Review: i want to give zero star for. cheap quality. you get what you paid for. :( the bracelet won't close; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Barse "Guinevere" Ornate Onyx Ring; Brand: Barse; Review: beautiful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 925 Sterling Silver Black Onyx 3-Stone Women's Ring 2.41 Ctw Oval (Available 5,6,7,8,9); Brand: ; Review: I love this ring so much! It's perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caperci Black Plated 925 Sterling Silver Black Spinel Diamond Eternity Ring Wedding Anniversary Band 3MM; Brand: Caperci; Review: Love this ring! I paired it with my black onyx ring! Lovely! The metal is not black, it's silver. I expected black, but oh well, I love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 14k Yellow Gold Classic Mirror Box Chain Necklace, 0.45mm; Brand: ; Review: Very pleased with it! No regrets.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Made By Johnny MBJ Womens Faux Leather Motorcycle Jacket with Hoodie; Brand: ; Review: I ordered an XS but it's still a bit large on me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prim leather Women's Lambskin Leather Bomber Biker Jacket; Brand: Prim leather; Review: I love this jacket. Great for any occasion!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CAT EYE JEWELS Sterling Silver Diamond Pendant Necklace (20 Collections Option), S925 Crystal Heart Round Cubic Zirconia Jewelry (16+2inch; Brand: CAT EYE JEWELS; Review: The pendant look cheap :( and it seemed like the person who put the package together couldn't be bothered to do the job properly. It is minor but it literally took me 3-5 minutes to untangle the chain. Not impressed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Daily Styles 925 Sterling Silver Evil Eye White Blue CZ Pendant Necklace; Brand: My Daily Styles; Review: I love it but one of the stones fell off. :(; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tipi Toe Women's 12-Pairs Low Cut Athletic Sport Peformance Socks; Brand: Tipi Toe; Review: I use them for running!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Women's Alphabounce HPC AMS w Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I am a size 7.5 in Nike but I got these in size 6.5. They fit perfect. I love to use them for running. Its so comfortable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Onyx 925 Sterling Silver Women's Ring 2.60 Ct Oval 9x7mm (Available 5,6,7,8,9); Brand: ; Review: Beautiful ring. I own a couple of rings from Gemstone King. Both of them are of good quality. I wear them everyday.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thin Blue CZ Evil Eye Stacking Gold Plated Silver Ring; Brand: ; Review: I wear it everyday! The gold faded but its my fault for wearing it under the shower and while washing the dishes. Its so dainty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mytys Vintage Fashion Flower Rose Ring Black Marcasite Crystals Cocktail Statement Rings for Women Girls Silver/Gold Plated; Brand: Mytys; Review: Its so pretty! I love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Born Free (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fox and the Hound (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's New Groove (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping Beauty: Special Edition (1959); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bambi: Platinum Edition (1942); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); 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: The Black Stallion (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Annie: Special Anniversary Edition (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Are We There Yet? (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Ociee Nash (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Andre (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dumbo (1941); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Stanley 33-116 16-Foot PowerLock Tape Rule; Brand: Stanley; Review: Didn't know you could break a tape measure, but I left one outside and rain got in and broke the mechanism that releases the tape so it wouldn't go back. this was a replacement; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanley 33-430 Powerlock 30-Foot-by-1-Inch Measuring Tape; Brand: Stanley; Review: Didn't know you could break a tape measure, but I left one outside and rain got in and broke the mechanism that releases the tape so it wouldn't go back. this was a replacement; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master Lock TUO0405 Tulip Passage Door Knob, Antique Brass; Brand: Master Lock; Review: one of the holes isn't screwed right and the screw will not go in.. I tried WD 40 and nothing. one side is fine.... so I installed the deadbolt on the inside with one screw..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wooster Brush R959-9 Painter's Choice Roller Cover 3/8 Inch Nap, 6-Pack, 9 Inch; Brand: Wooster Brush; Review: these hold a lot of paint to really get into cracks and such..you can make it last by wrapping a wet roller in plastic and putting it in the fridge, or just leaving in a cool place... used one roller on a project that's taken weeks. learned it from a painter.. works on a brush too. also you can put a piece of plastic film directly on top of the paint inside a can that is partially used and it keeps the air off it like it was never opened; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 330 Pound 15.5 Foot Multi Purpose Aluminum Folding Scaffold Ladder; Brand: New; Review: this ladder works great for heights like getting on a roof. I am not that heavy, though, so I don't know how much weight it can support... I like how you can change the dimensions. it is pretty useful.... however, the rungs are pretty narrow bars and they would not be comfortable to stand on for long. to paint the side of my house I use a wooden ladder with broad steps, otherwise the rungs seem like they would dig into your feet. I suppose the scaffold feature would work for this, but I haven't used it yet, because I had the wooden ladder sitting right there. its easy enough to change the angles of the joints.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philips 419747 Halogen PAR30L 50 Watt Equivalent 25 Degree Flood Light Bulb; Brand: Philips; Review: good price; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable - 9.8 Feet (3 Meters) Supports Ethernet, 3D, 4K and Audio Return; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: they don't last long. already had 2 throw away 2 after a year; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kingston Digital DataTraveler SE9 8GB USB 2.0 DTSE9H/8GBZ; Brand: Kingston; Review: Its small and very stylish. Wish it was a usb 3.0 though; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPad Air 2 Case, SUPCASE [Heavy Duty] Apple iPad Air 2 Case [2nd Generation] 2014 Release [Unicorn Beetle PRO; Brand: SUPCASE; Review: Delightfully surprised at the quality of the product for such small price. Usually the big names are speck, otter box and life proof, but this case is worth more than what it sells for on Amazon. I opened it today and installed it on my iPad Air 2. It fits perfectly and the finish is not cheap nor sloppy. All precision cuts through the hard plastic and rubberized areas of the case. It has a built in screen protector which seems like it will last. Even if this case breaks down after a severe drop, I can easily replace it because the price is very affordable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Work From Home Office Telephone Call Center Dial Key Pad Phone + Headset Headphone with Mute Volume Control; Brand: WirelessFinest; Review: Good value overall. The headset itself could use a little better materials as the flexible part seems delicate and you could break it without proper care. The phone ring tone is loud, phone has all of the features needed for working at home. Clear and loud headset.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Case, SUPCASE [Heavy Duty] Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Tablet(SM-T810/T815/T813) [Unicorn Beetle PRO; Brand: SUPCASE; Review: I have been buying this type of case from this company for a while. I have an iPad case and I also have a Galaxy Tab s2 case which are in excellent condition. For the price you get absolutely amazing value. This can go up against the legs of OtterBox or lifeproof. Anyone looking for an inexpensive case I will protect your device please take a look at this brand and order one immediately. Look no further.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Brentwood 4-Inch Gel Memory Foam Orthopedic Dog Bed, 100-Percent Waterproof; Brand: Brentwood Home Pets; Review: Quality is great. From the first night my dog slept on this, she stopped groaning. It has really helped her with her arthritis.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: StarMark Everlasting Treat for Dogs; Brand: StarMark; Review: I bought these to put in the Everlasting Treat Ball. My dogs LOVE the flavor, so just to comment on the treat alone, I'd give it 5 stars. But since these treats don't stand alone, they are something that gets put into a Starmark toy, I have to drop the review to 2 stars. I have a 76 lb. Golden Retriever and a 40 lb. Brittany Spaniel. I bought the "Large" treats and corresponding "Large" treat ball and together they are supposed to provide an activity for an extended period of time for the dog. First, they are a little difficult to get into the treat ball. And then when I give it to my Golden, it lasts for about 3 minutes. In no time, he's figured out how to get the treat out of the ball and devours it. And for the price, that's a costly 3 minutes of activity. In fairness, they do last quite a while longer with my smaller Brittany. She'll sit and lick/chew on it for 20 minutes and still not have it even close to being gone. Moral of the review: these are bad for big dogs, even when buying the larger size.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NoTrax C03S1424CH Doggie Butler Mat, 14" Width x 24" Length x 1/4" Thickness, Charcoal; Brand: NoTrax Floor Matting; Review: Perfect to set my large dog's water bowl on. It stays put and doesn't move all around. And it's waterproof so my floor underneath stays dry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Barker Hemp Dog Toy Storage - Black; Brand: Harry Barker; Review: I expected this to be a sturdy basket, but in my opinion, it's cheap and flimsy. I guess if you need a toy basket that can fold up, it's good for that. But when my big dog goes to get a toy out, the basket moves all around because it's so lightweight. I should have also looked at the dimensions better because it arrived and was much smaller than anticipated. (That's just a side note and not why it's only one star though.) One positive thing is that they put handles on the sides so when I'm cleaning my floor, it's easy to grab and move around. Overall I was disappointed with the quality.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pet Dogs Cats Food Water Bowl and Portable Collapsible Expandable Nylon Feeder By Uniquejewelz; Brand: UniqueJewelz; Review: Yes it's portable and lightweight, but when I went to put water in it, it collapsed and water got everywhere when I put it on the floor. I guess if you're looking for something to hold while your dog drinks out of it, it might work for that. In my opinion, it's too flimsy.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: MOBILE FIDELITY SOUND LAB INNER SLEEVES - MOFI MFSL (50 RECORD SLEEVES); Brand: Mobile Fidelity; Review: Great stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sewell Silverback Flex Pin Connectors, For Spring-Loaded Inputs, 6 Pairs; Brand: Sewell; Review: The braid is a little thick to fit spring push button connectors on vintage receivers and speakers. Works well with twist/banana plug terminals on some of my vintage speakers.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SPIN-CLEAN - STARTER KIT RECORD WASHER SYSTEM Mk2, Frustration-Free Packaging; Brand: SPIN CLEAN; Review: Works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for Pentax D-LI8, D-LI85, D-L18 and Pentax Optio A10, A20, A30, A36, A40,; Brand: Wasabi Power; Review: works perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable, Fosmon (6 FT) High-Speed HDMI to Micro HDMI HDTV Cable [Support 4K, 3D,; Brand: Fosmon; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoPro Casey (Camera + Mounts + Accessories Case) (GoPro Official Accessory); Brand: GoPro; Review: Perfect fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluetooth Audio Adapter for Music Streaming Sound System, Esinkin Wireless Audio Adapter Works with Smart Phones and; Brand: esinkin; Review: works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Timex Women's Weekender 31mm Watch; Brand: Timex; Review: Nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Classic Distressed Mickey T-Shirt; Brand: Mighty Fine; Review: but is ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Polo Ralph Lauren Classic Full-Zip Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt - L - Gray; Brand: Polo Ralph Lauren; Review: is nice !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SK Hat shop Men's Cool Summer Straw Pork Pie Derby Fedora Upturn Brim Hat; Brand: SK Hat shop; Review: its a nice hat; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Men's Alternative Down Vest; Brand: ; Review: Nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Generations (1994); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast (1991); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Net, The (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Waterworld (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Addams Family Values (1993); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Firm, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Quiz Show (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disclosure (1994); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone (1990); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courage Under Fire (1996); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: First Wives Club, The (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chain Reaction (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fly Away Home (1996); Genres: Adventure, Children; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spitfire Grill, The (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Striptease (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fan, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alaska (1996); Genres: Adventure, Children; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: She's the One (1996); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Escape from L.A. (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Madame Butterfly (1995); Genres: Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Buffalo (1996); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maximum Risk (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Last Man Standing (1996); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Solo (1996); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Glimmer Man, The (1996); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost and the Darkness, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Santa Clause, The (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Genres: Drama, Romance, War, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American President, The (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Congo (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Judge Dredd (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Specialist, The (1994); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Client, The (1994); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Birdcage, The (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: French Kiss (1995); Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nell (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I.Q. (1994); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Piano, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridges of Madison County, The (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remains of the Day, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Like Water for Chocolate (Como agua para chocolate) (1992); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Persuasion (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rob Roy (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aristocats, The (1970); Genres: Animation, Children; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Postman, The (Postino, Il) (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walk in the Clouds, A (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Much Ado About Nothing (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Family (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Executive Decision (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2 Days in the Valley (1996); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Long Kiss Goodnight, The (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: First Contact (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bound (1996); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Michael Collins (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Extreme Measures (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: English Patient, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jack (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jingle All the Way (1996); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daylight (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shine (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Preacher's Wife, The (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mars Attacks! (1996); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heat (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Othello (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Squall (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: River Wild, The (1994); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Truth About Cats & Dogs, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Fine Day (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mulholland Falls (1996); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eye for an Eye (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arrival, The (1996); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Juror, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Relic, The (1997); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: People vs. Larry Flynt, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Time to Kill, A (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crucible, The (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Hall (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Conspiracy (1997); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Prisoner of the Mountains (Kavkazsky plennik) (1996); Genres: War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anaconda (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Volcano (1997); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boot, Das (Boat, The) (1981); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Brasco (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kolya (Kolja) (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rosewood (1997); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saint, The (1997); Genres: Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Devil's Own, The (1997); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Murder at 1600 (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996); Genres: Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Road (1997); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: James and the Giant Peach (1996); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diabolique (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Multiplicity (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cable Guy, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Absolute Power (1997); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Breakdown (1997); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fifth Element, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Addicted to Love (1997); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost World: Jurassic Park, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fathers' Day (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (1995); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Night (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Eau Des Merveilles By Hermes For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Oz.; Brand: Hermes; Review: I am very careful when I spritz this on me. Usually I just use very little because it promises to be a little bit overbearing if you spritz too much of it. I add it on whenever I use my Flowerbomb Edt spray and I've been told the smell is amazing, however I still cannot distinguish which perfume they are talking about since I'm wearing 2 totally different fragrances :) Somewhere in my mind, I can't help but think it's perhaps a unisex perfume.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eau Des Merveilles By Hermes For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Oz.; Brand: Hermes; Review: I am very careful when I spritz this on me. Usually I just use very little because it promises to be a little bit overbearing if you spritz too much of it. I add it on whenever I use my Flowerbomb Edt spray and I've been told the smell is amazing, however I still cannot distinguish which perfume they are talking about since I'm wearing 2 totally different fragrances :) Somewhere in my mind, I can't help but think it's perhaps a unisex perfume.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eau Des Merveilles By Hermes For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Oz.; Brand: Hermes; Review: I am very careful when I spritz this on me. Usually I just use very little because it promises to be a little bit overbearing if you spritz too much of it. I add it on whenever I use my Flowerbomb Edt spray and I've been told the smell is amazing, however I still cannot distinguish which perfume they are talking about since I'm wearing 2 totally different fragrances :) Somewhere in my mind, I can't help but think it's perhaps a unisex perfume.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CASHMERE MIST by Donna Karan EDT SPRAY 3.4 OZ; Brand: Donna Karan; Review: The SA at David Jones, Australia, told me that this is a great fragrance for people with allergies. So I guess that makes it hypoallergenic? Well, I truly love the smell of this fragrance. I read somewhere where some people described it as an old lady scent. I don't get that at all when I use it. It smells very soft, clean and modern to me. The first time I tried it on, it lasted for a long time but that was during the winter. It will probably evaporate faster in the summer, but I still absolutely love it. I hear that the deodorant/anti perspirant is the best, so I plan to buy it sometime. Truly lovely fragrance. No regrets!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DKNY BE DELICIOUS by Donna Karan Womens EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 1 OZ; Brand: Donna Karan; Review: So I read somewhere that people are generally drawn to food- smelling fragrances and that apple was a favorite. Big mistake on my part shelling out money for this on the basis of what I read. It was not pleasing to my olfactory at all, I do not recommend both this one and the DKNY Red Be Delicious, both were not well done in my opinion!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf For Women, Eau de Parfum, 1.7-Ounce Spray; Brand: Viktor & Rolf; Review: Well, I'm not particularly crazy about this fragrance, but it smells really good whenever I layer it with another fragrance by Hermes Eau de Meill...sorry, I can't remember how it is spelt now. I couldn't finish the 100ml bottle, had to give it away eventually; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armani Code By Giorgio Armani For Women. Eau De Parfume Spray 1.7 oz; Brand: ; Review: This smells quite nice actually. My expectations were not too high but it pleasantly surprised me. Be careful however not to soak up in the fragrance as it could be overwhelming, a little goes a long way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana for Women Eau De Toilette Spray, 0.84-Ounce; Brand: Dolce & Gabbana; Review: Just as the name implies, it's light, fresh, clean and lovely. In addition it is not overwhelming or cloying. I just wish it would last longer than it does on me, although it has a better lasting power on my sister; it's her fave. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The One By Dolce & Gabbana For Women Eau De Parfum Spray 1.6 Oz; Brand: The One; Review: I bought D & G The One because I thought it was just too irresistible. My opinions did not last long though because after a while it became very unbearable, not bad to wear, just not what I like in a perfume. Mom looooooves it though, so there....she gets it :D; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tom Ford Black Orchid By Tom Ford For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4-Ounces; Brand: Tom Ford; Review: Now this is what I'm talking about! This is my all time favorite. It oozes personality. When I wear Black Orchid, I feel like a movie star on the red carpet :D A little goes a long way, it's got good sillage and lasting power, so use wisely. I will tell you though that the price is a little steep, and not everyone can wear it. It can be a little too sweet if you use too much. Layer it once in a while (just for fun and more oomph) with Donna Karan's Black Cashmere and see what comes up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marc Jacobs Lola By Marc Jacobs for Women Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4-Ounce / 100 Ml; Brand: MARC JACOBS; Review: Really unique bottle, stands out on my dressing mirror. When I first bought this perfume, I did not really like it. However, it has become my everyday fragrance. It doesn't exactly have a fantastic lasting power on me, but I like the softness. It smells even better when combined with the lotion. I recommend this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 1.0 Ounce; Brand: Michael Kors; Review: F- grade scent. I know that scents are subjective but this is one of my worst fragrances. I bought it based on the reviews i read on a website, but i should have known better. Unfortunately, i bought the 100ml. Total waste of money honestlly, it even nauseates me whenever I try to use it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: DKNY BE DELICIOUS by Donna Karan Womens EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 1 OZ; Brand: Donna Karan; Review: So I read somewhere that people are generally drawn to food- smelling fragrances and that apple was a favorite. Big mistake on my part shelling out money for this on the basis of what I read. It was not pleasing to my olfactory at all, I do not recommend both this one and the DKNY Red Be Delicious, both were not well done in my opinion!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: DKNY BE DELICIOUS by Donna Karan Womens EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 1 OZ; Brand: Donna Karan; Review: So I read somewhere that people are generally drawn to food- smelling fragrances and that apple was a favorite. Big mistake on my part shelling out money for this on the basis of what I read. It was not pleasing to my olfactory at all, I do not recommend both this one and the DKNY Red Be Delicious, both were not well done in my opinion!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: DKNY BE DELICIOUS by Donna Karan Womens EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 1 OZ; Brand: Donna Karan; Review: So I read somewhere that people are generally drawn to food- smelling fragrances and that apple was a favorite. Big mistake on my part shelling out money for this on the basis of what I read. It was not pleasing to my olfactory at all, I do not recommend both this one and the DKNY Red Be Delicious, both were not well done in my opinion!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: DKNY BE DELICIOUS by Donna Karan Womens EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 1 OZ; Brand: Donna Karan; Review: So I read somewhere that people are generally drawn to food- smelling fragrances and that apple was a favorite. Big mistake on my part shelling out money for this on the basis of what I read. It was not pleasing to my olfactory at all, I do not recommend both this one and the DKNY Red Be Delicious, both were not well done in my opinion!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: DKNY BE DELICIOUS by Donna Karan Womens EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 1 OZ; Brand: Donna Karan; Review: So I read somewhere that people are generally drawn to food- smelling fragrances and that apple was a favorite. Big mistake on my part shelling out money for this on the basis of what I read. It was not pleasing to my olfactory at all, I do not recommend both this one and the DKNY Red Be Delicious, both were not well done in my opinion!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: DKNY BE DELICIOUS by Donna Karan Womens EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 1 OZ; Brand: Donna Karan; Review: So I read somewhere that people are generally drawn to food- smelling fragrances and that apple was a favorite. Big mistake on my part shelling out money for this on the basis of what I read. It was not pleasing to my olfactory at all, I do not recommend both this one and the DKNY Red Be Delicious, both were not well done in my opinion!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: DKNY BE DELICIOUS by Donna Karan Womens EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 1 OZ; Brand: Donna Karan; Review: So I read somewhere that people are generally drawn to food- smelling fragrances and that apple was a favorite. Big mistake on my part shelling out money for this on the basis of what I read. It was not pleasing to my olfactory at all, I do not recommend both this one and the DKNY Red Be Delicious, both were not well done in my opinion!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf For Women, Eau de Parfum, 1.7-Ounce Spray; Brand: Viktor & Rolf; Review: Well, I'm not particularly crazy about this fragrance, but it smells really good whenever I layer it with another fragrance by Hermes Eau de Meill...sorry, I can't remember how it is spelt now. I couldn't finish the 100ml bottle, had to give it away eventually; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf For Women, Eau de Parfum, 1.7-Ounce Spray; Brand: Viktor & Rolf; Review: Well, I'm not particularly crazy about this fragrance, but it smells really good whenever I layer it with another fragrance by Hermes Eau de Meill...sorry, I can't remember how it is spelt now. I couldn't finish the 100ml bottle, had to give it away eventually; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf For Women, Eau de Parfum, 1.7-Ounce Spray; Brand: Viktor & Rolf; Review: Well, I'm not particularly crazy about this fragrance, but it smells really good whenever I layer it with another fragrance by Hermes Eau de Meill...sorry, I can't remember how it is spelt now. I couldn't finish the 100ml bottle, had to give it away eventually; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The One By Dolce & Gabbana For Women Eau De Parfum Spray 1.6 Oz; Brand: The One; Review: I bought D & G The One because I thought it was just too irresistible. My opinions did not last long though because after a while it became very unbearable, not bad to wear, just not what I like in a perfume. Mom looooooves it though, so there....she gets it :D; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The One By Dolce & Gabbana For Women Eau De Parfum Spray 1.6 Oz; Brand: The One; Review: I bought D & G The One because I thought it was just too irresistible. My opinions did not last long though because after a while it became very unbearable, not bad to wear, just not what I like in a perfume. Mom looooooves it though, so there....she gets it :D; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 1.0 Ounce; Brand: Michael Kors; Review: F- grade scent. I know that scents are subjective but this is one of my worst fragrances. I bought it based on the reviews i read on a website, but i should have known better. Unfortunately, i bought the 100ml. Total waste of money honestlly, it even nauseates me whenever I try to use it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 1.0 Ounce; Brand: Michael Kors; Review: F- grade scent. I know that scents are subjective but this is one of my worst fragrances. I bought it based on the reviews i read on a website, but i should have known better. Unfortunately, i bought the 100ml. Total waste of money honestlly, it even nauseates me whenever I try to use it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 1.0 Ounce; Brand: Michael Kors; Review: F- grade scent. I know that scents are subjective but this is one of my worst fragrances. I bought it based on the reviews i read on a website, but i should have known better. Unfortunately, i bought the 100ml. Total waste of money honestlly, it even nauseates me whenever I try to use it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 1.0 Ounce; Brand: Michael Kors; Review: F- grade scent. I know that scents are subjective but this is one of my worst fragrances. I bought it based on the reviews i read on a website, but i should have known better. Unfortunately, i bought the 100ml. Total waste of money honestlly, it even nauseates me whenever I try to use it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 1.0 Ounce; Brand: Michael Kors; Review: F- grade scent. I know that scents are subjective but this is one of my worst fragrances. I bought it based on the reviews i read on a website, but i should have known better. Unfortunately, i bought the 100ml. Total waste of money honestlly, it even nauseates me whenever I try to use it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 1.0 Ounce; Brand: Michael Kors; Review: F- grade scent. I know that scents are subjective but this is one of my worst fragrances. I bought it based on the reviews i read on a website, but i should have known better. Unfortunately, i bought the 100ml. Total waste of money honestlly, it even nauseates me whenever I try to use it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: JET 628900 Mini 10-Inch 1-Horsepower Benchtop Drum Sander, 115-Volt 1-Phase; Brand: Jet; Review: Manual needs work (I spent 30 minutes looking for parts that were already installed, while the manual said I needed to install myself). Highly recommend infeed/outfeed tables if you sand boards over 36" long. Hard to hold long boards steady which results in gouging, even using rollers. Mine is on a stand with casters and the 10-20 is on a rubber pad. Extremely quiet and vibration free. Very well crafted, easy to use. If you try to sand too deep, the circuit breaker trips and saves the motor. Good feature! Easy to adjust.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maxxima MLN-50 5 LED Night Light With Sensor,Maxxima,MLN-50" />; Brand: Maxxima; Review: As one ages, its not uncommon to get up at night a couple of times. These small LED nightlights are perfect as beacons for getting water or for bathroom. I plan to put 2 more downstairs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle LED 605025 3-Watt Refrigerator & Freezer Light, Long Life Energy Saver Bulb, Cool White; Brand: MiracleLED; Review: If you are dedicated to leave incandescent bulbs behind, heres another way. Unlike CFLs, the LED is OK with cold. Obviously savings depend on how often the appliance is opened (but if opened more, you lose money from heat loss in freezer or refrigerator). As soon as I opened package, the old bulb in refrigerator started working again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dremel 220-01 Rotary Tool Workstation Drill Press Work Station with Wrench; Brand: Dremel; Review: The old models are sturdier, but the actual working mechanism on the newer one is smoother. As with so many other products, plastic has replaced some sturdier metal pieces. This can be a very precise drilling aid if user remembers to get the bit as close to object as possible before gently pulling down lever. Too fast and it will pull to the side-this is NOT a 16 or 18 inch drill press. Rubber feet would be a nice addition if not fastened to bench (not included, got mine at local hardware store).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Culligan FM-15A Faucet Mount Filter with Advanced Water Filtration, White Finish; Brand: Culligan; Review: Great, inexpensive unit, but if an adaptor is needed, don't bother with included plastic. Called company, was told they no longer make the metal adaptors. Simply went to hardware store and got one cheap. Works great for what I wanted but very disappointed with Culligan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woodpeckers Precision Woodworking Tools PTR46SET Precision Triangle Set, 4-Inch/6-Inch; Brand: Woodpeckers; Review: Kept waiting for slight price drop and there it was, on Amazon. Triangles are very durable, quite a bit thicker than most. Comes mounted on base, which can be hung on wall or bench.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LE® 12W A19 E26 LED Bulbs, 75W Incandescent Bulbs Equivalent, 1010lm, Warm White, 2700K, 180° Beam Angle, Medium; Brand: ; Review: Replacing CFLs with these longer lasting bulbs. Yes, they are hotter, but for ceiling or wall use they are perfect. Would have preferred cool white, a higher color temperature. Warm white is not daylight, more like old incandescent bulbs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eagle America Eagle America 133-0402 45/15 Degree Signmaking/Veining Bit 2 Flute x 1/4" Shank; Brand: Eagle America; Review: Well made bit. Pretty specific use, but if you are a typical tool junkie, this should be with your router. I mostly use it for a decorative groove on picture frame molding, but don't doubt it would be good for intended use as sign making bit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nature Power 23401 120 LED Dual Lamp Outdoor Motion Activated Solar Security Light with Corner Mount; Brand: Nature Power; Review: Bright enough to see well at night. Only complaint is that lights do not adjust downwards. Im putting a wedge at top of bracket to compensate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 100 Heavy Duty Single Hole D Ring / Triangle Strap Hanger w/ Screws; Brand: AMS; Review: Great for using with vinyl coated braided stainless wire. Not rigid like screw eyes, so attachment of wire is easier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carson DeskBrite200 LED Lighted 2x Magnifier and Desk Lamp for Hobby, Crafts, Inspection, Reading Books, Magazines, Newspapers, Model Building,; Brand: Carson; Review: Small footprint, flexible neck actually works. Would but again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle LED MAX, Replaces 100W Household Bulbs, Outperforms Floods in 9-20' Tall Ceilings, Cool White, 6 Pack (604721); Brand: MiracleLED; Review: Great replacement for CFL bulbs. Used these in bath, good lighting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King Japanese Nagura Stone #8000; Brand: KING; Review: I use this with a good water stone for my sashimi knife. I use a similar, but not as fine nagura stone for everyday kitchen knives. Good product, will last years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Culligan FM-15RA Replacement Filter Cartridge for Faucet Mount Filter FM-15A, White Finish; Brand: Culligan; Review: Easy to install replacement for kitchen faucet. Use mostly for coffee maker; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LE 24W 16-Inch 6000K LED Ceiling Lights, 180W Incandescent (50W Fluorescent) Bulb Equivalent, 2000lm, Daylight White, Round Flush Mount; Brand: Lighting EVER; Review: Same as for 18W 14 inch: Easy to attach wires to old ones. Because of the LED placement, three new holes need to be drilled in ceiling to attach fixture. This can be tricky to hold unit and mark where new holes go. Since its very light, I drilled one hole, put in anchor and screwed unit loosely to ceiling and THEN marked the other two spots to drill. Incredibly bright after having fluorescent fixture with two circular bulbs for years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LE 18W 14-Inch Daylight White LED Ceiling Lights, 120W Incandescent (40W Fluorescent) Bulb Equivalent, 1450lm, 6000K, Ceiling Light; Brand: Lighting EVER; Review: Easy to attach wires to old ones. Because of the LED placement, three new holes need to be drilled in ceiling to attach fixture. This can be tricky to hold unit and mark where new holes go. Since its very light, I drilled one hole, put in anchor and screwed unit loosely to ceiling and THEN marked the other two spots to drill. Incredibly bright after having fluorescent fixture with two circular bulbs for years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InnoGear® Waterproof Solar Powered LED Lights Security Night Light Wall Lamp Lighting for Outdoor Barn Backyard Fence Garden Garage Deck; Brand: InnoGear; Review: Used this in a corner where there is a very dark area. Enough light but not so much as to bother neighbors. I put plastic on back to keep birds off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LOHAS 12Watt A19 E26 LED Bulbs Not Dimmable, Warm White; Brand: LOHAS; Review: Prefer daylight to warm white, especially for reading. Package of six more than needed, but price is good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: FURY FuryMold Black Cordura Sheath (Fits most 3-Inch Folding Knives); Brand: Fury Tactical; Review: These are great cases. I have purchased a few of these and will buy more down the line. They are good heavy duty material and great for carrying my knives around safely. I recommend these to anyone who likes to carry knives in a good sturdy case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FURY FuryMold Black Cordura Sheath (Fits most 4-Inch to 4.75-Inch Folding Knives); Brand: Fury Tactical; Review: These are great cases for the price. I have been searching for a good heavy duty case for a couple of my good knives and these work perfect. As along as you measure the knife prior to buying, the knives hold in very securely and the case protects them. I recommend these to anyone who wants a good quality case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Explorer U.S. Military Level 3 Tactical Backpack, Medium; Brand: Explorer; Review: This is a great compact backpack. I needed something smaller for carrying the essentials. This is not a backpack for traveling, it is what it says; a "Tactical Pack". It is great for carrying a laptop and some book. It also has wide shoulder stapes which is nice for a heavier load and good wide zippers. Great solid material as well. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a small every-day type bag. It can expand out to be bigger or be a flat as a brief case. Great buy for great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everlast Strike Shield Black; Brand: Everlast; Review: Perfect for training. Works great for all types of MMA training.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TMK - Tactical Mic Klip; Brand: TMK; Review: Works great for a proactive LEO. I have had multiple foot pursuits and my radio mic had finally stated attached to my shirt with this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eagle Claw 155AH-FLAG Hat/Tie Clasp Graphix Edition, American Flag, 1-Pack; Brand: Eagle Claw; Review: Great find. I love displaying the American flag on my hats.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLACKHAWK! SERPA CQC Concealment Holster - Carbon Fiber Finish; Brand: BLACKHAWK!; Review: Great holster. I do not use it for daily use as it has flaws for drawing, but works for range use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zak Tool Stainless Steel Pocket Key, Black, Handcuff Key with Pen Clip; Brand: Zak Tool; Review: Great tool. Nice for inside uniform pocket with pens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S&W 100 Handcuffs Black; Brand: Smith & Wesson; Review: Great quality product. The balck coating is nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoppe's No. 9 Cleaning Kit with Aluminum Rod, .38/.357 Caliber, 9mm Pistol; Brand: Hoppe's; Review: This was an okay kit. One of the bottles leaked all over inside the case. The case itslef is also not the best quality. It has good cleaning parts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RITE EDGE - Police Model Assisted Open with Seatbelt Cutter and Glass-Breaker; Brand: Rite Edge; Review: Great knife. Works well and nice look.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Great Stink; Author: Visit Amazon's Clare Clark Page; Review: This book was very well written, but i gave it only 2 stars because reading page after page about the contents of the London sewers was extremely unpleasant to me. I had a general idea of what I was getting into when I started reading, but was still unprepared for what was to come. Stories don't have to be "pretty" for me to enjoy them, and I read a lot murder mysteries with no problem. I had to take a log shower after reading this book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The French lieutenant's woman; Author: Visit Amazon's John Fowles Page; Review: I first read this book over 40 years ago and loved it then, but had completely forgotten the story. When I saw it was available on Kindle, I ordered it and loved it all over again. It's a story about a strong woman in an era when not too many existed. There are unexpected events, but still the book paints a very clear and believable picture of life at that time. In addition to an excellent story line, I felt I could actually smell the meadows and trees, and it takes a great writer to describe scenes that well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Colorstrology: What Your Birthday Color Says About You; Author: Visit Amazon's Michele Bernhardt Page; Review: It's a cute book but nothing "deep." Just fun reading for an afternoon. The colors are beautiful and I can see it set out on a coffee table, but it's a tiny book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sharing You: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Molly McAdams Page; Review: I like a good read, but have read two of Ms McAdams novels, and have noticed a recurring theme....her men, when in love, are extremely possessive and threaten to beat the day lights out of any other men who come close to their women. I don't really consider that love, but a form of abuse. In her books, the women like this and feel protected and loved. I suppose protection is good, but this scary form of smothering caveman type of behavior is not what I call "love."; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Night: With Connected Readings; Author: Visit Amazon's Elie Wiesel Page; Review: Moving and at times bone chilling. A true story of what mankind can survive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night; Author: Visit Amazon's Elie Wiesel Page; Review: Moving and at times bone chilling. A true story of what mankind can survive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: All That He Wants (The Billionaire's Seduction Part 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Olivia Thorne Page; Review: Couldn't put it down! Erotic from the word go! Made you want to scream you go girl! Real life should be so great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Strand - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Van Krishna Page; Review: Easy read. Great story line. Kept reader guessing what was around the next turn. Suspense romance and somewhat of a comedy rapped into one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Touched; Brand: Visit Amazon's Peggy Webb Page; Review: This is one of the.most beautifully written books I have had the pleasure of reading. It tugs at your heart and makes you believe in fairytale endings. Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homemade Green Cleaners: (Non-Toxic, Chemical-Free, Natural Cleaning, Green Clean, Home Remedies, DIY Household Hacks); Brand: Visit Amazon's Claire Bowman Page; Review: Loved this book from the start. So much information....who knew? So simple to follow and easy to use. Waiting for sequel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After the Storm (The Storm Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's M. Stratton Page; Review: This was such an exciting read! Couldn't put it down. Author was very good at moving from romance to suspense in the blink of an eye! Can't wait for book 2.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Riptide: A Florida Panhandle Mystery (#2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Michaela Thompson Page; Review: I ended up liking the book, even though I had misgivings at first. This wasn't based on the usual romantic situation, even though sometimes it looked like it would be that way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gracie (Women & War Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ellie Keaton Page; Review: I was expecting more and was disappointed. I love reading this type of Historical Fiction, but this woman irritated me. So did the others the author tried to develop. She didn't go overboard on the romance part, which made me hopeful, but the reactions of the characters to situations just didn't seem feasible or realistic to me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Appalachian Serenade (Appalachian Blessings): A Novella - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sarah Loudin Thomas Page; Review: Couldn't get past the first 2 pages; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: THE AMAZING POWERS OF CINNAMON!; Brand: Isabelle Wilcox; Review: Interesting information; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Even Witches Get the Blues (Wicked in Moonhaven~A Paranormal Cozy Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.D. Winters Page; Review: Ok, but not my thing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Atlantica Imperial Resort Spa; City: Kolimbia Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: Having never stopped in a 5* hotel before I wanted this hol to be memorable and it truly was for all the right reasons! From the moment you step foot in this hotel and are greeted with a cool flannel and glass of bubbly to the moment you leave you feel like you've been embraced by a loving family who want to make your stay as pleasant and relaxing as possible. The staff are excellent,its not just duty butthey really wsntwant to make your time there enjoyable The whole complex is beautifully clean inside and out.lovely pool and grounds. The rooms are spacious and well equipped,we were top floor with lovely views over pool and sea. The food choice and quality is amazing I never ate the same thing twice for dinner in the 2 weeks there,we tried both A-la-cartes with a slight preference for mylos. A few have moaned about standard of entertainment but we enjoyed it. Ok some acts were a little dated but I think there was something there for everyone,you can't expect chart topping artists. The drifters and I'll divo were outstanding. Enjoyed listening to js2 resident duo,nice couple with good repertoire of songs. Special mention for Anna who is lively and enthusiastic and who works tirelessly to keep you entertained. All in or HB? We foundHB saved us quite a lot of money as we're not huge drinkers. Any negatives, even at HB didn't feel you should be charged for water with yourmeal,one plug only in room and showers not the best. But these are minor niggles in what was a most wonderful holiday that we will always look back on as being truly memorable. Thanks to all staff at atlantica imperial.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Artiem Audax Adults Only; City: Cala Galdana Menorca Balearic Islands; Review: Nothing not to like about this hotel. The friendliness of the staff from the cleaners right thru to management set it apart. The place is very relaxed and chilled as is the island as a whole. Special shout for Janis in restaurant very efficient and welcoming and lisa entertainment rep who was very endearing and tried to involve you in activities. The food is excellent with good choice, there are 2 restaurants to choose from. We preferred the Olivia as we found the atmosphere a bit more informal and friendly. The rooms are nice enough,worth paying for a sea view. There is a resident musician Andy who was good with other acts most evenings some good some not so good! The spa is very good and well worth a visit. If you like walking there are some lovely walks right from the hotel to other beaches and a gorge walk. All in all wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to stay in. Some doubt whether thomson are going to keep it on their books,hope they do and as a couples hotel as would love to visit again sometime.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sensimar Resort Riviera Maya; City: Puerto Aventuras Yucatan Peninsula; Review: I had to be persuaded by my better half to travel this far and have to admit Wondered whether the experience would be worth it. Let me say at the outset that The answer is a massive Yes!! From the moment you arrive at the resort you are not just A number but are treat as a special guest. The whole staff are outstanding and make every effort to make your holiday the most enjoyable memorable occasion possible. The whole ambience of the place is so relaxing and peaceful that you can't help but chill and have a great time. Ignore any negative reviews,in my humble opinion the only way you couldn't have a brilliant time here is if your either incredibly fussy or just like moaning! The choice of restaurants is great and the food is delicious and beautifully presented We enjoyed them all but prob our favourites were Mia Casa and Klay talay,we loved eating our breakfasts at the beach bbq area. Don't hesitate to try room service either we used them a few times and it always came within 30mins and was just as tasty. We stopped in a swim up room which was lovely you get massive comfy bed,jacuzzi bath,powerful shower. Some aspects of the room do need modernising and it's worth noting the walls seem pretty thin,you can hear noises from adjacent rooms. The beach area was nice and staff were continually trying to clear away seaweed and any other debris washed up. Try the spa too it's a little pricy but the treatments and whole experience were just a delight,so relaxing. The area has much interest too we visited the ruins at tulum and went to the xcaret park,both well worth a visit. All in all this was a fantastic memorable holiday. Don't hesitate to go you'll love it. Thank you to all at Sensimar seaside suites; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beech Hill Hotel Spa; City: Windermere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Stayed here 3 years ago previously.and seemed that now to us that the hotel was really trying to improve itself. Areas were under refurbishment, to bring more up to date. Our room was lovely and spacious with nice decking to sit out on overlooking lake. Got a lovely new spa area which was nice to relax in. Staff were friendly enough,tho perhaps a little lacking in customer service skills. Food was of a really good standard and would recommend as nice place to come to get away from it all for few days; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beech Hill Hotel Spa; City: Windermere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: This hotel seems to really divide people. I think the problem really lies with the rooms. When first seen if it's not a revamped room they are a bit underwhelming,looking a little dated and tired and lacking a little tlc. However if you can deal with this there is much to enjoy with this hotel,far more positives than negatives. The beds are super comfy,the food is superb,there is a nice pool and spa area,the views are to die for and the staff are very pleasant.we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lodore Falls Hotel Spa; City: Borrowdale Keswick Lake District Cumbria England; Review: My wife and I stopped here for 2 days and really enjoyed our stay. The hotel has a nice ambience with some lovely lounges downstairs. The new spa was excellent with a lovely infinity pool. We stayed in a classic room which was pleasant enough. We were hoping to try out the Mizu restaurant but sadly were told it was full and it doesn’t open on Mon or Tues so if you want to try it maybe advisable to pre-book. Have to say tho that the food in the other restaurant was first class. My only gripe would be as others have said is that some of the bar and restaurant staff seem to lack the charm and social skills that a hotel of this standard and price should have.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Reise, Reise; Brand: Rammstein; Review: I LOVE Rammstein and this CD only makes me love the band even more. This is one of the only CDs I have ever bought that I like every song on it, excluding Rammsteins previous CDs. If you like Mutter this CD will be right up your alley. The CD has a much different sound but is distinctly Rammstein. Buy this CD if you love Rammstein or if you've only heard of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eisbrecher; Brand: Eisbrecher; Review: I LOVE German Industrial music like Rammstein, Megaherz, and Oomph. Eisbrecher is a great band and CD. I would've liked it a bit heavier but it's still good. If you like any of the before mentioned bands or if you like techno/dance buy this CD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Herzeleid; Brand: Rammstein; Review: I love this album from start to finish. Every song id good to holy crap great. I personally love tracks 1,2,3,4,6,and 10 the most. Even the softer Seeman is awesume. It is the perfect blend of electronic and metal. Buy this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sehnsucht; Brand: Rammstein; Review: This is one of my favorite bands and albums. It's got great songs like Engel, Du Hast, and Sehnsucht. My favorite it Eifersucht. Get this if you like Rammstein or heavy industrial.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lichtspielhaus; Brand: ; Review: I am a HUGE fan of Rammstein and love both their music and their videos. This has every video released before Reise, Reise. My favorites are Du Hast, Links 2,3,4 and Ich Will. Get it if your a fan or like cool videos.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Best Western B R Guest; City: Zanesville Ohio; Review: I have been staying here for about 8 years and have always enjoyed my stay. Great service, nice people they treat you like family. For the price compared to other properties it is a bargain. Although my trips are Business when I have gone on family trips I go out of my way to stay here. ; ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Aku Tiki Inn; City: Daytona Beach Shores Florida; Review: Very nice place but is starting to show its age. It does need some updating but is very clean. Love the pool and tiki bar.Staff is very friendly and helpful. This was our 2nd stay here and will probably return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western B R Guest; City: Zanesville Ohio; Review: I have stayed here twice a week for the last ten years.The staff is always nice and some have become friends. If I have any issues they are fixed, although I rarely have a issue. I believe this is a great value & location for your traveling needs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western B R Guest; City: Zanesville Ohio; Review: I really enjoy staying here a kind staff and a clean hotel. Beds are very comfortable, hot water and a hard shower. plenty of parking and really feels like a safe area, this hotel is located just out of town but only 5 min from a large handful of restaurants. thanks Jim; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western B R Guest; City: Zanesville Ohio; Review: I really enjoy my stay here everyone is very nice and polite and caring they truly go out of there way to make your visit comfortable. The hotel is located in a good place restaurants are very close by and good ones. I believe you will enjoy your stay also. they are continuing to invest in the property just need a new TV in the fitness room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western B R Guest; City: Zanesville Ohio; Review: I stay @ this hotel often and I sleep great beds are great and pillows and I never hardly get woken up by other guest. The staff do a great job, always cheerful and helpful. Thank you Liz for doing your best to make my departure a good one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western B R Guest; City: Zanesville Ohio; Review: Everyone make a great effort to make your stay comfy if you forget something they may have it. Beds are great and pillows. I always get a great nights sleep. Plenty of places to eat close by also from fast food to knife and fork.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Erie Inn Suites; City: Erie Pennsylvania; Review: This is a Beautiful hotel, pricing is good and it is located by everything and it is right off the freeway. We got a great nights sleep and the pillows were comfy as well. This hotel is brand new and still has the brand new smell which is also a plus in my book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western B R Guest; City: Zanesville Ohio; Review: I stay at this hotel often due too work travel, I choose this holtel because of conveinence to the area restraunts and freeway. The staff is very helpful and kind and the rooms are clean and cozy. The beds are very comfortable and I always get a good nights sleep. Ware this hotel is located it is a safe area and I've never heard of a problem with crime on the property.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western B R Guest; City: Zanesville Ohio; Review: After a long day of working its great to get to the hotel and be welcomed by a kind saff and to take a hot shower and relax in a clean and safe room. Beds are very comfortable as well as the pillows. The rooms are Quiet and I sleep GREAT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western B R Guest; City: Zanesville Ohio; Review: The staff is always very freindly and helpful. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable.My stay is always relaxing and Quiet. They also have pletty of restraunts within walking or few miles. Also the price is right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Currumbin Sands on the Beach; City: Palm Beach Gold Coast Queensland; Review: We loved the resort itself ..the swimming pools and spa an absolute winner with our pre teen children. We were on the fourth floor.. I knew it was a walk up but my husband did not. It was ok to start but after two weeks it became tiresome going up and down all the time. Having said that the view from our apartment was amazing!! We loved that it was a much quieter area than the Gold coast but found it a very easy drive to the theme parks. Be aware this resort is in the flight path but after a couple of days you don't notice the planes coming in and out. My concerns are that we were only given 2 rolls of toilet paper and one satchel of dish washing liquid for 2 weeks. Never in all my time of holidaying and staying at resorts or cabins has this happened. For the price I would have expected those things included. My other concern is that on arrival ( 5pm Fri afternoon) we noticed our bed was damaged and frankly not safe to sleep on. When we raised our concerns to the lady at reception we received rolled eyes and the response that no one could look at it right now. We went for dinner and found when we returned that it had been looked out but only forced back together, Still unsafe in our opinion. Well we just thought we would put the mattress on the floor if we had too. I also had a problem with printing a document from the guest computer. When mentioned to reception, I again received rolled eyes and a response that 'no other guest has ever had a problem with it'. Was she calling me an idiot? Not sure really but I didn't apprecíate her tone. Overall the resort was nice but the staff need an overhaul in how to treat customers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bonza View Bed and Breakfast; City: Kalorama Victoria; Review: We spent our wedding anniversary here and for the price I expected more. The apartment itself was neat with spectacular views. Firstly it was hard to find ( down a single lane dirt road), next the hot tub was not working (no discount offered for that) and lastly and most disappointing was for a B&B I expected someone to bring me a beautiful freshly cooked breakfast.Instead we were shown a carton of eggs and slab of bacon in the fridge and frozen bread in the freezer, and advised to help ourselves. Last thing I wanted on my romantic weekend away was to have to cook and clean up. Would not stay here again. My main positive would be that we were greeted when we arrived by the most charming man, he was pleasant and happy, very welcoming!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: Great location to attend a game at Etihad stadium. Neat, clean hotel with everything you could need for a night away. Parking was not within the hotel but close enough to walk. Unfortunately there were road works during the night which meant we did not get any sleep for all the noise. Other family members were also staying and they were on the other side of the building and didn't hear anything. Just our bad luck really.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rose Garden Motel; City: Belmont City of Greater Geelong Victoria; Review: The Rose garden motel is the place I stay every time I visit Geelong. Helen is very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are large, clean and comfortable. The motel is close to shopping and restaurants, There is off street parking and it is far enough off the road to not hear any street/road noise at night. The bathroom is large and the water pressure is amazing- possibly one of the best showers I have had at a motel! The pool is also a bonus on a hot day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Settlement Motor Inn; City: Echuca Victoria; Review: Management were very friendly. We stayed in the 2 bedroom suite. While the location was amazing and the suite itself was neat and clean it was very very small (you had to walk through the second bedroom to get to the bathroom) and our mattress was very uncomfortable. It had a very obvious dip in the middle and after two nights we were pleased to be going home to our own bed. Unsure if there was wifi, it wasn't mentioned on check in. Otherwise happy with our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Ballarat Suites; City: Ballarat Victoria; Review: In Ballarat to visit family for the night we chose to stay at the Best Western. The location was easy to find. we were greeted by a lovely lady at reception. The room was large and very clean. Foxtel was available. Breakfast was available to order to our room and the next morning was delivered exactly at the time we requested. The french toast with berries and maple syrup was a wonderful start to our day. We would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Jane Eyre; Author: Charlotte Bronte; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I read the PG-13 version of this book but still like it, now looking forward for original version.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twilight (Twilight, #1); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Enjoyable read, not that kind of suck.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Naked Face; Author: Sidney Sheldon; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Such a Gripping novel, its hang you on till the last page.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Broker; Author: John Grisham; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: just started.. kind of good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rainmaker; Author: John Grisham; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Grisham keeps you on the edge by his story telling. Totally loved it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5); Author: George R.R. Martin; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: treacherous fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I do hope we've put enough stars on. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Youth cannot know how age thinks and feels. But old men are guilty if they forget what it was to be young. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Name is Red; Author: Orhan Pamuk; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: exquisite. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Guide; Author: R.K. Narayan; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Yep, simplicity is hard to achieve. :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Paula Hawkins; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: There is enough masochism in this book to start a religion. :D A well crafted thriller, I think unreliable narration is kind of growing on me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shantaram; Author: Gregory David Roberts; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I think i'll read 'The Mountain Shadow'. :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found; Author: Suketu Mehta; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: A city is an agglomeration of individual dreams. OK.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Strangeness in My Mind; Author: Orhan Pamuk; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: So mevlut is ted mosby and that's how 'How I met your mother' should have ended. Beautiful and melancholic. :P; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs Funnybones: She's just like You and a lot like Me; Author: Twinkle Khanna; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: A refreshingly light read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Alchemist; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: let's shit the omens out of this world....; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi; Author: William Dalrymple; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Hop on to the exploration of Delhi with dalrymple.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Special Delivery (Special Delivery, #1); Author: Heidi Cullinan; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: The first few pages worried me, and I had a twinge at the end, but the great glorious middle held me spellbound, and I'd read it all over again (and will) just for that. The interactions between Sam and Mitch are beautifully drawn, and the addition of Randy to an already chemically reactive mix was eye-popping. I wanted to cheer when Sam's uncle finally said his few but important lines (and wondered about the pharmacy's Valium count - his wife is a sister under the skin to Petunia Dursley). Quite aside from the relationships and the sizzling sex, one scene really stood out for me; Sam's reaction when Mitch drove over the pass. These roads are home for me and it's easy to forget what a flatlander thinks of them. That section was a 'wow and read twice.' Definitely a keeper!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boy Under The Bridge (The Wish #2); Author: Eden Winters; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance; Review: This touching story of finding one's way in a relationship stands alone, but is even richer for being a spin-off of a very character-revealing scene for Alex in Eden's novel "The Wish" - an excellent read in its own right. The structure is a great part of the charm -- James leaves the club with a sizzling hot stranger, and only the next morning does he listen to the messages his boyfriend left over the course of the night, all the while remembering what he'd been doing and how he felt at the time. This author will give you the happy ending, but WOW does she make the characters work for it. In the very best way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Hidden Magic (Sentinels #1); Author: Angela Benedetti; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A Hidden Magic made me late for work: I *had* to read the ending! I was fully engaged with the story and the characters of this urban fantasy from beginning to end. A universe where magic exists but not everyone believes has to make for a very active mental health industry, which has caught Rory. He's bought a little too heavily into the idea that what he's seeing isn't real and can be medicated away, an idea that Paul and the other Sentinels have to reverse before it gets him killed. Between Rory's hesitant acceptance of his reality, his growing affection and attraction for Paul, and the very real dangers of the fey's incursions into the upper world, the story moved beautifully. The fey have a very strong sense of 'otherness' which I appreciate; Paul's admonition to Rory to never forget that Azzy (a charmer whose motivations are peculiarly his own) is not his friend, stands the too-common perception of the fey as cute and/or sexy, but not dangerous, on its head, where it belongs. The Sentinels' sense of limitation of their responsibilities was refreshing; no one was trying to hide the magic, its results, or deny that it existed in the real world, but only to limit the ill effects. If the rest of the world refused to acknowledge what was happening under their noses, too bad for them. The cast of secondary characters is rich and complex, offering the bright hope of more stories in this universe. And I will be sure to start reading at a time that won't get me in trouble with the boss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fine Cure from Fennel Seed; Author: Lucius Parhelion; Genres: history, biography, fiction, historical fiction; Review: Loved the look back in history of the pharmacy profession, and the charming linguistic error that let the two get together.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Angel of 13th Street (The Angel of 13th Street, #1); Author: Eden Winters; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: This story starts from a social tragedy -- what of the kids who age out of foster care, but aren't really self-sufficient and now have no support system? In Eden Winter's hands, this is anything but a lecture; she gives us a gripping story of how the strong, and sometimes the not so strong, survive, with love and sometimes a bit of redemption along the way. All the characters, from Noah, the Angel of the title, whose mission is to get the rent boys into a better life, if only they'd go, to Jeremy, who has no home or family but does have big plans, to even the smallest of secondary characters like Mark, lunging for Noah's help but not without doubts, are drawn finely and draw the story from page to page. Willie Carnell turns out to be a complicated person and really something of a show-stealer; I'd beg Eden to show us more of his backstory. I've read this novel more than once, and will turn to it many times in the future as a comfort read, because the darkness (and it isn't hugely dark) turns to light.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unfinished Business (Sentinels #1.5); Author: Angela Benedetti; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: A sweet hot story featuring two secondary characters from A Hidden Magic, and a lesson in paying attention.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex; Author: Mary Roach; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: This would be a 3.5 if that gradation existed here. Quite interesting look at the history of sex research, rather breezy as is her usual style. Sometimes funny, sometimes illuminating, and what that girl will do for research should be good for a star of its own. Perhaps I didn't approach it with the right mind-set, looking more for the sex than the research, because I'd actually read some of the original sources, though a great deal was new. All in all, I'm glad I read it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Emerald: Rewriting History; Author: E.M. Lynley; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: With this story, there is an element of who-done-it, of why-done-it, and how-done-it. Nothing is as it seems- except the hot chemistry between the protags. A worth-while read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Song on the Sand; Author: Ruth Sims; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I first met this story as an excerpt posted on the author's blog, and was moved to write the following after only a few hundred words: You have just officially broken my heart. This is what I do professionally -- not primary care, but admin/supply a couple levels up and out -- and what I've felt lurking in everyone I talk to. You've given them the voice that I hear as a sussurus of time and experience, of knowledge forgotten as words. Sometimes as disjointed conversations, sometimes as the cry of one whose body will no longer do his will. Excuse me, I'm going to go cry now. And I did. Then I ran to read the rest. I stand by those words, but know that the despair drawn so eloquently at the beginning changes to other emotions that moved me equally strongly, as the old man and the young man pooled their unachievable dreams and drew something amazing, beautiful, and uplifting from them. I cried again at the end, but for other reasons.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Off Trail; Author: J.B. McDonald; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: A bittersweet look at moving on after tragedy - Keith's need to be independent clashed with his overwhelming responsibilities, and Spencer tried to fill in the gaps, having to learn to do it without over-doing it (a theme I rather like). The author's very real understanding of dogs shines through here, driving the plot, although it also reinforces my love of cats -- critter maintenance in Keith's household is a full time job in itself. I wouldn't call the ending weak so much as low-key, and given Keith's state of mind throughout the story, it seemed appropriate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Duet; Author: Eden Winters; Genres: history, fiction, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A two part tale- the eighteenth century Highlands section brings our couple together, then tears them apart. Ms Winters gives us a harsh Rob-Roy look at the realities of the time, along with some gentle family-oriented scenes, which smack Aillil for making assumptions. I enjoyed that touch greatly. The modern day sections are also vivid, with the violinist's music and realizations performed so clearly that we are there in both concert hall and bedroom. Druid magic makes everything possible for Aillil, but Eden Winters' magic created this story. This one is a comfort read for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Santa Surprise; Author: Tam Ames; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I got the link without knowing the backstory, and giggled all the way through. Tam does good funny!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardian (Aisling, #1); Author: Carole Cummings; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I spent my Christmas weekend devouring this book, enjoying everything about the story, and wanting to get my hands on books two and three of this trilogy well before the publisher will allow. The world-building is full and complete -- a definite flavor of eighteenth century England, but with some important differences, particularly of religion, for here, magic works, even if its practice is severely regulated and greatly frowned upon, and the deities reach out their hands and touch the mortals. It's a heavy touch, not always welcome, and prone to be contaminated with the venal desires of man, and that's how the story unfolds. How can the words of scriptures, however fervently believed, become one's reality? It's one answer for Wil and for Dallin, and a very different answer for Siofra, a shadowy figure in this book but sure to become a major player as matters unfold, and his followers. By the time I finished, I felt I knew Wil and Dallin very well -- characterization is another strong point. Watching both characters have to do 180o turns from their initial stances kept me turning pages, as did the action; I bled for both men, and for the innocents in their wake, as they had to fight through to a place of refuge where they could stop even for a moment to assess their new realities. The story is M/M in that both protagonists are clearly gay, but there is no sexual interaction between them, though there is an undercurrent of interest. This book is probably shelved as YA for that reason, but it's YA the way Harry Potter is YA -- pants on, epic story, and it should have a wide appeal across age groups for the quality of the story-telling. Read it for the fantasy (don't expect griffins, unicorns, or sex), soul-searching, and adventure, and put it into the hands of any thoughtful fantasy reader.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Match Before Christmas; Author: Eden Winters; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: OMG funny Christmas story, tapping into everything awful about floundering around in the dating pool. Yes, there is a life raft, but you ought to read it for yourself. This one's already been re-read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Golden Boys; Author: Amber Green; Genres: thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: Enjoyed this read very much -- the contrast of the two golden boys, one who's made it as a rapper, one who's gone the academic route, who have a long path to go to find each other again, and there's no guarantee. Just hope, nearly extinguished in a hail of gunfire. Amber Green has made a new fan -- I'll be looking for more of her stories.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Impressions (First Impressions, #1); Author: Josephine Myles; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This was a beautifully done short with an unconventional hook; those ugly socks have a lot to answer for, in a good way! I hear there's a followup short on the author's website, so off to read that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tortoise Interruptus; Author: J.L. Merrow; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: Cute and funny! Quite aside from the ludicrous misadventures -- what if Tip shifts while on his back? -- I loved the total mismatch between Tip's perception of himself and Steve's obvious appreciation. And that last line -- NOT to be read while drinking anything you don't want to clean out of the keyboard.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dream (Aisling Trilogy, #2); Author: Carole Cummings; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Oh, man I loved this. In this second part of the trilogy, characters are deepened and evolved,trust is made and broken, and relationships between people,and between people and deities delved into. The external action speeds up -- something that I've been chanting for since the middle of Book 1 happens, and all in all, I was more than happy to read the entire book a second time, and probably will again when Book 3 comes out, just to have it fresh in mind for the climax of the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Impromptu; Author: Carole Cummings; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I love what this writer can do with words-- a very full picture of this world and this relationship come through in a short page count. It's a slice of life for Garreth and Ailin; their love and support for one another show very clearly through anger, frustration, and comfort. This story is a comfort read for me--I come back to it when I need something short, steamy, and full of emotion, with beautiful prose. A real keeper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Highway Man; Author: Eden Winters; Genres: romance; Review: With about as many prickles as a tumbleweed, Killy isn't stopping to make friends, enemies, or hardly even to get laid. There's enough in his past to break a man, but he keeps going, staying about one Prozac ahead of the heartache. Making a joke out of pretending to be what he is usually works, until a long, tall Texan sees through him a little more clearly than he thinks he'd like. Eden Winters can write the rough edges and the pain, and once again, she's written hope too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galen and the Forest Lord; Author: Eden Winters; Genres: history, romance, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A sweet and funny look at werewolves, definitely off the beaten path with a semi-historical feel and twisted tropes. I enjoyed this greatly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Just Play One on TV; Author: A.L. Turner; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I read this all the way through in one sitting, totally entranced by Vincent, Alex, and the television show setting that is the backdrop of their careers and their lives. Vincent and Alex are in very different stages of both - Vincent is struggling to get parts beyond the walk-on in commercials and doesn't consider himself in the closet. Alex, though, with his moderate and growing credentials as an actor, isn't willing to share any hint of his private life, thinking that building his career has been hard enough already. He's not willing to jeopardize the best role he's ever had, even for love. How these two can possibly get together, or harder yet, stay together, is an engrossing read. The science fiction show that brings them together at an audition provides a turbulent background because their character arcs are so intertwined. The show, with a prickly producer, a crabby star and some supportive cast, is vividly portrayed in all the not-glamour that doesn't make it to the screen but that can't be done without. Little details bring the set and production alive, right down to loyal fans and a few who don't know when to keep their fantasies to themselves. The author has created some wonderful characters - their strengths and flaws bring them together and tear them apart. Alex and Vincent have to work very hard to achieve their dreams, however much those dreams change with time, and I enjoyed every last page of the journey.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time Safari; Author: David Drake; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Marred by a couple of over the top characters, but answered a question I hadn't realized was being asked. Nice twist at the end.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beloved Son (Aisling Trilogy, #3); Author: Carole Cummings; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is the amazing and wonderful climax to the Aisling trilogy: I am still sitting in awe of the sweeping epic and the incredible use of language. The love between Wil and Dallin is their strength and perhaps the route to triumph for their enemies, but Carole Cummings brings all together in the grand culmination of three volumes of fear, flight, growth of trust, and at last, battle. If I ever write something half this good, I will have done well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Left of Centre; Author: Zathyn Priest; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Loved the biter bit aspect of the story, and the illustrations were a wonderful addition.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Settling the Score; Author: Eden Winters; Genres: romance; Review: This is one of my comfort reads: I come back to it when I'm tired or need a pick-me-up; I love the evolving relationship between Joey and Troy. Joey is truly a diamond in the rough--his big heart needs no improvement and his exterior package just needs more pushups and fewer Twinkies. Between Troy and Erica, he'll get a new hairstyle and some new clothes, but it's the sweet Southern man Troy falls for. Some mixed motivations that change over time will bring these two together, but not before stopping your heart once or twice. Eden's trademark secondary characters are here in full force, from Big Joe and his lethal hospitality, to Erica and her organizational skills. (If I had an Erica, I could rule the world, for about 10 minutes, and then she'd be boss.) Wonderful read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Executive Lounge; Author: Angela Benedetti; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: The material is way out of my usual genre choice, but I read it in one sitting (Thanks a lot, Angie, I'm trying to write a book here ;)). My emotions got yanked around pretty thoroughly, in the best way. The characters were rounded, flawed, sincere, and they made me understand something that usually eludes me, at least for the duration of the story. This is a novel length story, and it's an incredible gift to readers. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queen's Librarian; Author: Carole Cummings; Genres: history, fiction, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Great fun, with a slightly serious core. I laughed out loud every few pages and just had a wonderful afternoon with Alex and Lucas and this world. From Lucas' early duel with a shrub to his final solution to the mystery, this story was a delight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2015 Young Explorer's Adventure Guide; Author: Marilag Angway; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: I'm long past being a middle-grade reader, but I enjoyed this anthology tremendously. The stories are wonderful, displaying human ingenuity and a charming youthful viewpoint. Some of the stories made me laugh out loud (Angela Penrose piling complication on complication on a young man with an emerging power in A Smelly Problem), some made me think twice about assumptions ( example: A Universe of Talk from Evan Dicken), and a few made me sniffle, particularly The Rocket Maker from Mike Barretta. Most of the authors here are new to me, since I've fallen off woefully in my s-f reading, but the TBR list has just grown; there are so many voices here to read more of. I would put this collection into the hands of any young reader, or young at heart reader.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Self-Publisher's Ultimate Resource Guide; Author: Joel Friedlander; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Disclaimer, I received the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All listings are presented with little to no commentary. What little exists is mostly ganked from listees' websites. Selection criteria aren't stated. The criteria are loose enough to include such entities as Westbow Publishing, which is affiliated with Author Solutions. Do I need to explain why this is a problem? They suggest the reader do their due diligence regarding subsidy publishers, but why do they even include multiple listings for the antithesis of what self-pubbing is about? For $7.99 I expect better than lists without discussion and "curation" without parameters. I can get that from Google. People who really do know what they're doing, such as Guido Henkel (and his name was not spelled correctly) are lumped in with old style vanity publishers, and all given the seal of approval. This gives us no way to assess those we don't already know. The final irony is that the table of contents does not function.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lord of Ravens (Inheritance, #3); Author: Amelia Faulkner; Genres: romance, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I just finished this book, which I was saving as a treat for doing things I don't want to do. The first two books were good, but this one---I think Amelia Faulkner found an extra gear. Part of it is that so much of the work Laurence and Quentin did, on themselves and their relationship is starting to pay off. They're getting better at talking to each other , better at having sex. Not perfect, oh no, that would be too easy, but progress. Quentin can still be so much in the dark that he flips out, and poor Laurence has new secrets to carry. Their skills are growing too: both of them find new ways to use their power, ways to save each other and the young people they acquired in the second book. Watching them find new skills is a delicious story arc. Some of this is likely to create havoc in future books, something I am very much looking forward to. The tension is extreme: both new-found allies and newly realized enemies ramp up the stakes. It's a masterful stroke to twist the reader's guts. Everything is accelerating, even the relationship. Neil Storm turns up again to make everyone think new thoughts, even if he thinks he's just giving people shit. With very book in this series I find myself begging for more: the adrenaline is there. So much so that I despair of ever writing something half as good. I need Book 4.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Grandstand Football Qube Case; Brand: BallQube; Review: I got this for my husband for Christmas for a signed ball that I got him from the Ohio State Buckeyes. When I opened the box, I noticed that there was about. 2 inch crack near the bottom. Of course I was disappointed, but I figured that we could face that side toward the back. Once the ball was inside along with the certificate of authenticity, you can't see the crack. That's the only reason I am giving this 3 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grandstand Football Qube Case; Brand: BallQube; Review: I got this for my husband for Christmas for a signed ball that I got him from the Ohio State Buckeyes. When I opened the box, I noticed that there was about. 2 inch crack near the bottom. Of course I was disappointed, but I figured that we could face that side toward the back. Once the ball was inside along with the certificate of authenticity, you can't see the crack. That's the only reason I am giving this 3 stars.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grandstand Football Qube Case; Brand: BallQube; Review: I got this for my husband for Christmas for a signed ball that I got him from the Ohio State Buckeyes. When I opened the box, I noticed that there was about. 2 inch crack near the bottom. Of course I was disappointed, but I figured that we could face that side toward the back. Once the ball was inside along with the certificate of authenticity, you can't see the crack. That's the only reason I am giving this 3 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grandstand Football Qube Case; Brand: BallQube; Review: I got this for my husband for Christmas for a signed ball that I got him from the Ohio State Buckeyes. When I opened the box, I noticed that there was about. 2 inch crack near the bottom. Of course I was disappointed, but I figured that we could face that side toward the back. Once the ball was inside along with the certificate of authenticity, you can't see the crack. That's the only reason I am giving this 3 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grandstand Football Qube Case; Brand: BallQube; Review: I got this for my husband for Christmas for a signed ball that I got him from the Ohio State Buckeyes. When I opened the box, I noticed that there was about. 2 inch crack near the bottom. Of course I was disappointed, but I figured that we could face that side toward the back. Once the ball was inside along with the certificate of authenticity, you can't see the crack. That's the only reason I am giving this 3 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gorilla Fitness Push up bar - Best metal pushup stands on the market. Comfortable grips on the handles allow a full range of motion. These sturdy, well built steel push up bars are a solid piece of equipment superior to pvc or plastic.; Brand: ; Review: I got these to help with my push ups. I've been exercising more to help lose weight, and part of my exercise video is push ups. I had surgery on my wrist a few years back to remove a ganglion cyst inside my joint. My wrist doesn't bend back like it used to, so regular push ups can be a challenge. These push up bars were very easy to put together, and seem sturdy. I tried them with my workout video, and my push ups were much easier to handle. Since my wrist is parallel with my arm, my wrist doesn't have to bend and hold my weight. My workout has been so much easier, and now I don't have wrist pain afterwards.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case; Brand: Black Mountain; Review: I absolutely love these resistance bands! You have every amount of resistance you could need, and bands can be easily added together to get your perfect resistance. The handles are comfortable, and the door anchor does stay in the door. I was a little scared to try the door anchor because I was afraid it was going to come flying out and hit me in the face, but I tested it using a long broom lol. I do love using resistance bands instead of weights because you get lean muscle instead of bulky muscle like from free weights. This is a great set, and I highly recommend them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: P90X DVD Workout - Base Kit; Brand: ; Review: If you are not used to exercising in anyway, do not start with this! I really have never tried any exercise program before. But my husband bought this, so I thought I would give it a try. Wow...I thought I was on the verge of death lol. It is very intense. The next morning, I was so sore I could hardly move. I decided to start myself out on just doing some push ups, sit ups, and some cardio before I went back to P90x. After about a month, I tried it again. It was a little more tolerable, but it is still an intense workout. This is definitely something not to be taken lightly. If you feel it is way too intense, back off and try again later. There was a man in the news not long ago that was put in the hospital with renal failure after only a few days of doing this. It is a program that will give you results. Just be careful!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: P90X DVD Workout - Base Kit; Brand: ; Review: If you are not used to exercising in anyway, do not start with this! I really have never tried any exercise program before. But my husband bought this, so I thought I would give it a try. Wow...I thought I was on the verge of death lol. It is very intense. The next morning, I was so sore I could hardly move. I decided to start myself out on just doing some push ups, sit ups, and some cardio before I went back to P90x. After about a month, I tried it again. It was a little more tolerable, but it is still an intense workout. This is definitely something not to be taken lightly. If you feel it is way too intense, back off and try again later. There was a man in the news not long ago that was put in the hospital with renal failure after only a few days of doing this. It is a program that will give you results. Just be careful!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Resistance Bands. 100% Natural Latex Exercise Bands: Set of Three (3) Loop Bands. Use with Brazil Butt Lift , P90X, and Insanity Workouts. Bonus Resistance Band Workout Video with Personal Trainers. The Best Exercise Bands for Legs, Arms, Shoulder, Ankles, and Core. Light- Medium- Heavy Resistance. Recommended by Therapists for Rehab. Professional Grade Comfort Length Longer Band. Perfect for Travel and Use At Home. No Hassle Warranty.; Brand: ; Review: Most of the exercise I do is with resistence bands. I prefer it to free weights because resistance bands are more for lean muscle than for bulking up. Since I would rather not be a beefy woman and scare away my husband, I use resistance bands. These bands are very nice quality. I also like that you can use more than one at a time to get the right amount of resistance that you need. Make sure you always inspect your bands before use for tears because you don't want to be pulling on one and it rip. That could really hurt! The only thing with these kinds of bands that don't have handles, the rubber can start to rub on your hands and hurt a little. To prevent this, I use a small towel to grab the band with. Also don't get these if you have a latex allergy as they are all natural latex.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mini Bike Pump from 4MyCycle® - Portable & Lightweight with Frame Mounting Kit - Deluxe Black CNC Aluminum Alloy - High Pressure Compact Micro Air Pump for Mountain, Hybrid & BMX Bicycle Tires - Presta & Schrader Compatible; Brand: ; Review: I got this mainly to pump up my son's bicycle tires and numerous basketballs and bouncy balls he has. I wanted something compact that I could store in a cabinet easily in the house for easy access. It's so small, but very very effective! I am also so thankful that it came with one of those pump pin things because I have lost so many of those it's ridiculous. But with this, it came in a nice little bag that stores in the part that is supposed to hook onto a bike. Now I will no longer lose those darn pins! This was very easy to use, and I love that I can just stick it in one of my cabinets and grab it when I need it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AUTHENTIC Titan Military 550 Paracord / Survival Cord with FREE VELCRO FASTENER, 100 FEET; Brand: ; Review: This paracord is made extremely well and is very durable. I really like that the product is made in the USA. For outdoor use, it is good to not have it rot or mildew, so it can be used over and over again. This is definitely something you want to have in our pack if you're going camping, hiking, etc. Not only is the cord itself useful, the inner strands can be used for fishing line and even sutures! My husband was in the army, and they used to make paracord survival bracelets during training when they would get bored or have down time. This paracord really reminds him of those days, and he still remembers how to make them. He's making one for me with this cord :). We may just need to order more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pedometer for Walking Measures Step Count Calories Used Distance and Exercise Time with Advanced 3d Technology Plus 30 Day Memory Function . 60% Off Special Offer Pedometers for Walking Steps and Miles with Calorie Counter and Target Measuring Feature; Brand: ; Review: This pedometer pretty much has it all except for an on/off button like another reviewer mentioned. This really isn't an issue for me because I like to track my steps throughout the day. With this, you can also see how far you've traveled kn either miles or kilometers. You can also check out how many calories you've burned. When the pedometer, detects no movement after a certain amount of time, it automatically goes into sleep mode to save on battery life. Then it turns on when movement is detected. It comes with a lanyard, belt clip, and an extra battery which I really like. It's a nice compact size so it would easily fit into your pocket. I have Churg-Strauss syndrome, so I am on steroids a lot. A side effect of that medication is weight gain. With this pedomter, your can select your goal step count. It provides some motivation to walk more to try and reach that number. I try to think of it as a game that I am trying to get to my goal in the fastest time. To some it all up, this is a great pedometer if your are looking for something to really help you reach your fitness or weight loss goals. I recieved this product for my honest review. This is my opinions after receiving and testing the product myself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3 Premium High Quality Exercise Loop Bands + Workout Routine E-book - Resistance Loops Designed to Sculpt and Tone Your Body - 3 Perfect Strengths (Light, Medium, Heavy) - Unique Layering Technology Providing Ultra High Durability; Brand: ; Review: Most of my exercising involves resistance bands. They help build lean muscle instead of bulk, which being a woman is something I don't want. I have also had physical therapy for my back and my knee, so these are also a nice addition to that. I checked these over when I received them, and they didn't have any defects like tears or any places that were too thin. Usually resistance bands like these with out the handles end up hurting my hands after a while, but these took a little bit longer before they started to become uncomfortable. I also like that they come with a nice little case that could fit in my purse to take to a gym or travel with. It would be mice if these included a sheet that had some exercises for people who are beginners or even some new ones for people who have been using these for a long time.I received this product free for my honest review. This is my opinion after receiving and testing the product myself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Filtered 500ml Water Bottles - FDA Approved - BPA Free - Carbon Filter - 300 Bottles of Fresh Clean Filtered Water - Easy to Change Filter - Available in Blue, Yellow, Pink, Red, Purple Colored Filters and Clip - Durable Eco Friendly Recyclable Bottle; Brand: ; Review: My mom and I absolutely love this water bottle. It really gives the water a better taste that doesn't seem like it's been chemically treated. My mom also liked using it because she has well water. It filtered out all of the impurities from her water and made it taste much better. I really like the design and look of this bottle as well. It's easy to clean. And the filter should last a little while since I mainly use it when I'm going out and want to take something to drink with me. The replacement filtes are pretty cheap too which is another plus. The clip is also nice for when I take walks, but I wish it was a little better made. It can probably be easily replaced with one of my own though. I spend a fortune in water bottles that I end up having to recycle in a bin that is taking up more space in my kitchen. Maybe if I get a few more of these, I can get that space back by not having to by water bottles anymore.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoop; Brand: ; Review: I got this for my son for Christmas, and this is one of his favorite toys. I catch my husband even using it when my son isn't around. It does have a break away rim/board so it's not going to be easy to break if the rim is pulled down or anything. The ball is kind of hard, but it is very durable. The dog has gotten a hold of it a few times, and her teeth haven't punctured it. This is a great basketball rim to put on the back of the door. We haven't tried attaching it to the wall because we want to be able to move it when we want.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pump Me Up! Bike Pump - Mini Floor Pump - Premium Lightweight Aluminum Portable Compact Pump - CNC Machined - Presta And Schrader Valve Compatible - Bike Frame Mounting Attachment Kit Included - Extremely Compact & Portable Superior Design Mini Bike Pump - The Best No Risk - No Questions Asked - Lifetime Warranty & Money Back Guarantee; Brand: ; Review: I also have the mini pump from Geared2U. I really like this pump because it's easy to store and easy to use. I used it to pump up my son's basketballs and soccer balls, and it worked like a charm. Both pumps from this company are great and highly recommended. They are nice quality, and I think they will last a long time. It doesn't take up much space so you could even store it in a cabinet.I received this product free for my honest review. This is my opinion after receving and testing this product myself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yoga Mat - Omkara Eco Friendly Mat for Yoga and Pilates - Lotus Design; Brand: ; Review: This has become my new favorite yoga mat. I don't really use it for yoga, but I use it for when I do exercises on the floor so it doesn't hurt my knees, back, hands, etc. It's a bit thicker than my old one, so the extra cushoining has actually helped me extend my exercise sessions. Before with my old mat, parts of me would start to hurt after a while. Like if I was doing exercises on my knees, my knees would start to hurt after so long. With this mat, it takes longer for my body to get to that point. I also think it's constructed better than my old one. I do like that this one is eco friendly. I think this new mat will get a lot more use since it provides a lot more comfort.Now my old mat, I have just folded and wrapped some duct tape around each end and now I have a really cushy mat to put in front of my sink for when I'm standing and doing dishes! I also use it to rest my knees on if I'm doing any cleaning on my knees like around the dreaded entertainment center that I have to move and clean so many electronics. So there's an idea for your old mat!I received this product free for my honest review. This is my opinion after receiving and testing this product myself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yoga Mat Bag by Omkara - Eco Friendly Full-Zip with Expandable Cargo Pocket - Natural; Brand: ; Review: This is a pretty decent quality yoga mat bag. I have never had one to compare it to. But from looking it over, tugging on the straps, and checking the seams, I think this bag would definitely hold up. It is a thick material, and there is no snagging or resistance with the zipper. It holds my yoga mat. And the font pocket can hold a water bottle, and I've also put ankle and write weights in it. In the description, it says the strap is adjustable, but there isn't anything on the strap to adjust it with. The only way I could adjust it was to make a small knot in the strap. As always, it's good to be eco friendly.I recieved this product free for my honest review. This is my opinion after receiving and testing this product myself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yoga Mat Bag by Omkara - Eco Friendly Full-Zip with Expandable Cargo Pocket - Natural; Brand: ; Review: This is a pretty decent quality yoga mat bag. I have never had one to compare it to. But from looking it over, tugging on the straps, and checking the seams, I think this bag would definitely hold up. It is a thick material, and there is no snagging or resistance with the zipper. It holds my yoga mat. And the font pocket can hold a water bottle, and I've also put ankle and write weights in it. In the description, it says the strap is adjustable, but there isn't anything on the strap to adjust it with. The only way I could adjust it was to make a small knot in the strap. As always, it's good to be eco friendly.I recieved this product free for my honest review. This is my opinion after receiving and testing this product myself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Easton Magnum Bat Bag 1005463; Brand: ; Review: I got this bag for my son for tee ball. I was tired of lugging around his bat, helmet, gloves, baseballs, and cleats all separately. Everything he has fits in this bag. His bat, which of course is shorter than the average bat, fit with the zipper closed all of the way. The larger compartment can hold his helmet, a bag of 8 baseballs, his cleats, batting gloves, and baseball glove. Since it's tee ball the helmet and gloves are going to be smaller, but I was still surprised that this bag could fit all of that. The material is also pretty thick. It seems like it will hold up for quite a while and is well made. This bag makes it a lot easier than carrying everything separately to his practices and games.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 0807024 Lym Powder MSR Stand; Brand: Lyman; Review: Extremely heavy duty and well balanced to stand well alone. This is a sturdy made accessory that will come in handy for powder charging and weighing. Outstanding craftsmanship re this tool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lyman T-Mag Expert Kit Deluxe with 1500 Micro-Touch Scale; Brand: Lyman; Review: This press is extremely heavy duty and works with ease. The kit comes very complete compared to other mfgs kits, and the equipment associated with the press is excellently built and functional. I would recommend Lyman to anyone interested in reloading equipment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lyman Universal Case Prep Accessory Set; Brand: Lyman; Review: This kit is very economical and is as complete as any kit I have seen. The handles fit the hand very well and the useable blades and cleaners are replaceable. An excellent tool kit for dealing with case preparation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MTM Predator Shooting Rest PSR-30 Rifle Pistol Handgun Shooters Rest for Ranges; Brand: MTM; Review: This rest is adequate, but is a little light, and does not adjust well in height. It is utile, but I would rate it only as good and not very good or excellent. It was reasonably priced and shipped quickly, and was exactly as the seller described so I was not disappointed in it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pelican Products Progear Elite Cooler, 65 Quart; Brand: Pelican; Review: This cooler will keep ice for a week or more while sitting outside in the elements; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 25 of the Most Haunted Places in America; Abstract: Get ready for goosebumps!; Category: travel
Title: Every outfit Duchess Kate has worn in 2019; Abstract: See Kate Middleton's style choices this year from glam gowns and coat dresses to re-wears, tiaras and hats.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Trent Brown allegations test Raiders owner's stand against domestic abuse; Abstract: A 6-foot-8, 360-pound NFL player is accused of slapping, punching and choking his live-in partner, the mother of his child. Multiple times. Police were reportedly called. Now a civil lawsuit has been filed. Mark Davis, what's your move? The allegations that broke Wednesday morning that Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown was the aggressor in multiple incidents of domestic abuse are the latest disruption for a Raiders team that has seen its...; Category: sports
Title: Winners and losers from Chiefs' bittersweet Thursday night victory over Broncos; Abstract: The Chiefs went into Week 7 against the Broncos Thursday night riding a two-game losing streak. While the Chiefs ultimately came out on top, reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes suffered a serious knee injury.; Category: sports
Title: The best hair metal bands; Abstract: The hair, or glam, metal bands of the 1980s remain one of the true guilty pleasures in the history of music. The hair spray, makeup and catchy pop tunes touched up with distortion were made for MTV. Though there really wasn't much substance to the music, the scene was popular to the mainstream nonetheless. So we've decided to rank our 20 hair metal bands of all time. But before we go on, bands like Def Leppard, Kiss, Scorpions, Whitesnake, Extreme and Tesla are not on this list. While, yes, some of these groups made massively successful pop-tinged metal albums during the '80s, they were either already successfully established hard-rock acts before this time and went for some easy money or were unjustly lumped into the genre thanks to MTV. With that said, here we go.; Category: music
Title: Chiefs sign veteran defensive tackle, waive Terrell McClain, according to a report; Abstract: The Chiefs swapped veterans at their depth defensive tackle position.; Category: sports
Title: Backyard bungalows are becoming big business for homeowners and builders; Abstract: They're not just she-sheds or he-sheds or granny pods or tiny homes. The latest housing trend in the backyard is now front and center for a new breed of homebuilder and landlord.; Category: finance
Title: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer is out, tickets already on sale; Abstract: The trailer debuted during Monday Night Football halftime, on Carrie Fisher's birthday.; Category: movies
Title: Essex truck deaths: Parents of Vietnamese woman feared dead say they were told it was a 'safe route'; Abstract: Nguyen Thi Phong and Pham Van Thin live in a small house in Nghen, a town in Vietnam's Ha Tinh province. It has a corrugated metal roof, propped up on loose bricks, and a Vietnamese flag flies outside.; Category: news
Title: Wintry mix to arrive in KC Wednesday morning with risk for snow throughout the day; Abstract: A winter weather advisory has been issued for Kansas City through early Thursday morning. On Wednesday morning, the area will see a wintry mix -- a combination of freezing rain, sleet and perhaps some snowflakes, said FOX4 meteorologist Joe Lauria, who provided a weather update to The Star. "Hopefully nothing too problematic with the roads, but there could be a few slick spots on some ...; Category: weather
Title: People Are Floored By The Unsettling Photoshop On This Kardashian-West Family Pic; Abstract: There's a lot going on in the Kardashian-West family Halloween photo, which features the whole gang dressed as the Flintstones ― from Kim's Betty Rubble wig to Psalm's debut as Bamm-Bamm to Kanye apparently on one knee inside a somewhat unnerving Dino costume.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Pamela Anderson gets backlash after wearing a Native American headdress for Halloween; Abstract: Pamela Anderson is under fire after posting risqué photos of herself wearing a Native American headdress in honor of Halloween. The Canadian actress and animal rights activist, who rose to fame for her role as a lifeguard on the series Baywatch, took to Twitter like many other celebrities to post photos of herself in her Halloween costume. In the first photo, the 51-year-old sports a pair of high-waisted underwear, and appears to be drenched in...; Category: tv
Title: 10 biggest disappointments of NFL Week 10; Abstract: From quarterback play to special teams disasters, there was plenty of disappointment to go around in Week 10 of the NFL.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: SpringHill Suites Grand Rapids North; City: Walker Kent County Michigan; Review: I've stayed here twice, and both times I arrived by bicycle. The first time I called ahead to let the desk know that, and that I'd be checking in late. Initially they said they didn't have a 1st floor room available, but when I checked in, they found one for me! Very accommodating! Excellent room with nice furniture. Breakfast was very good with eggs, sausage, waffles, and muffins - English, and otherwise - as well. The service was a big deal though. They were very courteous, helpful, and friendly. The location is very convenient - access road shared by restaurants & shopping center - and not as far from downtown as it might first appear. I will stay here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage; City: Portage Kalamazoo County Michigan; Review: Nice newer property! I've stayed here several times, and always gotten great service from the terrific staff. I like the location, even though it seems very close to I-94. The rooms on the backside are quiet, and the woodsy area of the patio area makes it especially nice. The fitness center is quite large, and lots of windows instead of just walls. There are several restaurants within a short walk down the shared access road, no actual roads to cross to get there! This is my go-to stop in Kalamazoo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allendale Grand Rapids West KOA; City: Allendale Ottawa County Michigan; Review: I arrived by bike from Grand Rapids headed to Grand Haven. The roads are not bike friendly getting there, and the camp road is worse. I arrived after 6pm on Sunday, and the office was closed. No one to check in, no store. The site was decent, but nothing special. The facilities were worn like the road, but a little cleaner. Not sure I'd stay again, but I didn't hate it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Dayton Beavercreek; City: Beavercreek Ohio; Review: Very conveniently located at the edge of a mall parking lot, and with easy access to the Interstate bypass, this is a nice location. I was able to walk across the street to a 5-star cigar shop, and across the parking lot (thru the mall) to a brewhouse: it doesn't get much more convenient! The rooms are nicely apportioned, if a little dated, and the patio area is small. The fitness center was also tight w/ 3 machines, but the dinning area was roomy. The staff was very friendly and professional. It wasn't as quiet a property as I had hoped, but the convenience makes it worth a try!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Fort Wayne North; City: Fort Wayne Indiana; Review: Convenient to the ice rink, mall, and several dozen restaurants, TownPlace Suites is all about location, if that's what you are looking for your stay. The staff was generally friendly, and the room was very adequate - the kitchen area is cramped - but there's nothing special about the hotel itself. I'd rather save money and stay at the Fairfield Inn up the road, or pony up the bucks to stay down at the Residence Inn, than split the difference and stay at this middle of the road - literally - property. Still, it's not a bad place.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Dayton Beavercreek; City: Beavercreek Ohio; Review: Very close to WPAFB, but I stay here where ever I am visiting in the Dayton area. Located in a mall parking lot; shopping, food, and cigars are conveniently located nearby. The staff is very friendly, and this is a newer/updated property. I've stayed here twice, and I will do so again when I am back in the area!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Mackinaw City Lakeview; City: Mackinaw City Cheboygan County Michigan; Review: Labor Day is a major event in Mackinaw City - with the end of Summer and the Annual Mackinac Bridge Run & Walk - but charging $300.00 for a motel room is taking advantage, and for a substandard room is price gouging. The same room tonight would be $67.00, and at that price I might feel more okay about it. The room was cheaply put together: no towel rack in the bath area, a short faucet in the bath tub. The beds were comfortable, but the room was tiny. It would have been very convenient for the Star Lines ferry (same parking lot!) to Mackinac Island, and it was in easy walking distance of the main downtown area. Still, I would stay someplace else if I had it to do over. $300.00 and breakfast was on serve-your-self on plastic plates and utensils; no fruit or yogurt. I'm not sure even at $67.00 that it would be worth it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Aria; City: Miami Florida; Review: Had a great 2 night stay here at the Sonesta after a cruise. The staff was great and the rooms were very nice and comfortable. There is a great pool with wonderful views of the ocean. The hotel is right next to the water and close to many restaurants and shops in coconut grove. Great place would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Miami Downtown; City: Miami Florida; Review: Stayed here last June before a cruise. Great location. We had a few days of shopping before the cruise and we were only about a 15 minute drive to Dolphin mall from here.This hotel was close to our Avis rental car downtown. It's also close to the port of Miami and at night we took the free tram (about 5 minutes) to Bayside marketplace for dinner more shopping and drinks. The hotel rooms were clean and nice with a great view of Miami. The staff were friendly and helpful. Great place, we will be staying there again on our next trip to Miami.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Poughkeepsie; City: Poughkeepsie New York; Review: Nice rooms, great staff and great bistro for breakfast. It's in a great location just a few miles from anything you want to do in Hyde Park and Poughkeepsie. Locust Grove is right next door. I will definitely stay here again on my next visit to the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Extended Stay America White Plains Elmsford; City: Elmsford New York; Review: Read recent reviews with Managers responses and seems like that's all they are. The elevator from the parking lot is still broken. You can only use one stairway in the garage because they are working on the other one. It's been pouring rain and there is no way to get to the parking lot without getting wet. AC in 3 different rooms wasn't working. No alarm clock in my room and broken dresser weren't that big of a deal but the satellite on the TV set kept getting interrupted so TV was basically useless. There is a kitchen but the refrigerator wasn't cold and there were no utensils, glasses or plates. To the hotels defense I asked them just put us in any room with an AC that works so maybe this is all they had. The guy who helped me at the front desk was great. If it wasn't for him I'd give this place an even lower rating. The positives are the room seems clean as well as the bathroom, the employees have all been really great and also there is a great diner across the street. Parking and basic internet is free. You have to pay for high speed internet. Seemed like the hotel was full of construction workers living here while working in the area.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Hartford Meriden; City: Meriden Connecticut; Review: This hotel was very clean and nice. Under $100 for a place this nice is a steal. Had business in Hartford but didn't want to pay Hartford prices. I can't say enough great things about this place. It felt safe, the free parking, internet and breakfast were great!! Go eat dinner at Lidos right around the corner for great Italian food!! Will stay here again and again when I'm in the area!! Never stayed at Hawthorne suites before so it was a great discovery!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area; City: Cardiff by the Sea Encinitas California; Review: Came here for a few nights with the family. It's really a 3 star hotel in my opinion. The 4th star was for the great people that work here. Check in and check out were great. Free parking was also great. Breakfast is what it is. It's included in your room price so it's a nice feature. Our room 163 needed some love in the bathroom and a good cleaning of the couch. The bed and pull out bed were comfortable. Great selection of tv channels, nice tv and plenty of drawer space. The hotel is well insulated also we didn't hear anyone next to us or above us. We would stay here again if we were in the area. Management please take note that you have some great people working for you here. It makes a big difference.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Long Beach; City: Long Beach California; Review: Great place to stay pre cruise, post cruise or anytime! It's within walking distance to everything you will need. It's a great safe place to stay. It's very kid friendly!! Great staff also. Self parking is $25 per night but everything else you will need is included in the price of the room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Luebeck; City: Lubeck Schleswig Holstein; Review: This hotel is in a great location only about a 3-4 minute walk into the old city and about 1.5 miles from the train station. The price was great, the pool/gym was great. The hotel itself has a great restaurant with outdoor seating. We didn't get the breakfast package but ended up down there eating anyway. What a great buffet! Dinner was great as well. There was no A/C in the rooms during this time of year so it was pretty stuffy in the room even with the window wide open all night. The greatest part was the customer service. We needed to take a taxi from the hotel to the airport in Hamburg at 2am! We asked Jette to see if she could find us a taxi that would do the job. She found a company that would charge us $198 euros for the trip. We were kind of in a tough spot with no trains or buses working that early. We weren't happy with the price but it is what it is. We went out for the day to enjoy the old city and when we came back Jette had called around and found us a much cheaper taxi. Only $93 euros for the same trip. She scheduled everything and the taxi showed up on time and got us to the airport earlier than expected. (Just a note The Hamburg airport doesn't open until about 3:45 am we stood outside in the cold for about 30-45 minutes before security opened the doors to terminal 1) Thank You Jette for everything you did to make our stay so great! When we come back to Lubeck will will only stay at the Holiday Inn!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Husqvarna 125B, 28cc 2-Cycle Gas 425 CFM 170 MPH Handheld Leaf Blower; Brand: Husqvarna; Review: I have owned other husqvarna products however this is my first blower .I have run several tanks of gas through it so far it has preformed excellent I would recommend to anyone; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stens 102-008 Air Filter Combo Replaces Briggs & Stratton 792105 John Deere Miu11515 GY21057 Briggs; Brand: Stens; Review: I have used these filters for several years with no problem at all they are quite a bit cheaper than the ones that are sold with John Deere written on them however I believe just as good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pfister 951026E Replacement Part; Brand: Pfister; Review: The right match for replacement; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 210-051 - Stens Deck Wheel; Brand: Stens; Review: Great matching part and as usual great prime delivery on time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gilmour 808833-1001 O6944011 Whirling Rotary Circular Sprinkler, Twin, Green; Brand: Gilmour; Review: Built quite cheap looks like it will break easy . However it works great; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Onlyfire Products Handle Replacement Gas Valve Key for 1/4" and 5/16" Turn Ball Valve,3",Chrome; Brand: only fire; Review: The right key it fits both size stems; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Onlyfire Products Handle Replacement Gas Valve Key for 1/4" and 5/16" Turn Ball Valve,8",Chrome; Brand: only fire; Review: The right key it fits both size stems; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Rose Harbor in Bloom: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Debbie Macomber Page; Review: Book makes me wanting to visit a place like Rose harbor inn!! Seattle here I come!!! Thank you Debbie MaComber!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Visit Amazon's Paula Hawkins Page; Review: Loved the book!! It was difficult for me to stop reading. The story kept me on edge. I couldn't wait to find out who the suspect was.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the Light We Cannot See; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Doerr Page; Review: This book was very descriptive. It transport me to France and Germany during the beginnings and the end of World War II. The story was extremely moving. I would highly recommend this book. It was a little slow in the beginning, but I stuck with it and I'm happy I did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ami Ami Kittens: Seriously Cute Crochet!; Author: Visit Amazon's Mitsuki Hoshi Page; Review: Easy to read instructions!! I already crochet three cats.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tiny Titans vol 3: Sidekickin' It!; Author: Visit Amazon's Art Baltazar Page; Review: Adorable book for kids who love superheroes! They are in comic book form, but if it makes my son read, it's fine. I also purchased the other books in the series. Comic books that a new reader can start on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Untitled Personal Essays (Thorndike Press Large Print Popular and Narrative Nonfiction); Author: Hillary Clinton; Review: I voted for HRC. I bought her audio CD and really enjoyed listening to her. I found her insightful and personable. She blames herself a lot about her loss in the Presidential race, but also stated the other reasons for her loss(Comey, Sanders, media, etc.). Its a good book to read if you want to know Hillary Clinton.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: JOTW Goldtone with Clear Tear Drop Shaped Multifaceted Center Stone Head Chain; Brand: JOTW; Review: Very.....very...very... Cute and trendy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TAM WARE Womens Classic Slim Fit Bodycon Midi Dress; Brand: ; Review: I am "5.2" 145lbs considered curvry and ordered the LG. I know some reviews are saying these are Asian sizes but I didn't have that issue. You just have to be realistic about your body type when ordering. Very nice dress though, and definitely worth the $30 bucks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breckelle's Womens Randi-23 Faux Suede Lace Up Back Cut Out Thigh High Boot; Brand: Breckelle's; Review: These are show stoppers! Nuff said , Hella cute!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beinia Valuker Women's Down Coat with Fur Hood with 90% Down Parka Puffer Jacket; Brand: Beinia; Review: Smedium ass fit, so definitely order a size up. Overall a cute coat though. Definitely a must for rough east coast winters.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mens Boys Vintage Canvas Shoulder Military Messenger Bag Sling School Bags Chest Military Leather Patchwork Messenger; Brand: KAUKKO; Review: Purchased as a gift for my metro-sexual male brother and he loved it! Great quality and good stitching. Perfect for any stylish trendy straight or gay male. Can be dressed up or down with most business casual attire.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The victory of cupid Women Lingerie Lace Teddy Features Plunging Eyelash deep V-Neck Babydoll Bodysuit; Brand: The victory of cupid; Review: Thin and cheap, plus it ran too small. Like for real whose boobs could fit this!?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ThinkGeek Minecraft Creeper Backpack; Brand: ThinkGeek; Review: Great quality backpack, my son receives lots of compliments on it. In addition to being very trendy and unique it's also very spacious and functional.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Like a Girl Boxing Glove Tote Bag"Dakota" in Purple for Pancreatic Cancer Lupus Epilepsy Chiari Malformation (Assorted Colors); Brand: Fight Like a Girl; Review: Made the perfect gift for my friend's mother undergoing Cancer treatment. It easily held all her hospital stay necessities. FUQ Cancer !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHAPERX Women Seamless Firm Control Shapewear Faja Open Bust Bodysuit Body Shaper; Brand: SHAPERX; Review: I ordered according to the chart and it was still wayyy too small; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MUXXN Women's Retro 1950s Style Sleeveless Slim Business Pencil Dress Burgundy; Brand: MUXXN; Review: very cute dress but runs a little small. Perfect for job interviews or business luncheons; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Polo Ralph Lauren Kids Scholar Sneaker (Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: Polo Ralph Lauren; Review: spring time staple for little boys; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: N'Ice Caps Little Boys and Baby Sherpa Lined Fleece Winter Hat and Mitten Set; Brand: ; Review: Adorbs!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ann Chery Women's Faja Clasica Animal Print Workout Waist Cincher; Brand: Ann Chery; Review: does the job; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iXtreme Baby Boys Expedition Puffer Winter Snowsuit Pram Bunting; Brand: iXtreme; Review: Perfect for newborns on the east coast making it through thier first winter storm; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NIKE Men's Air Max Flair Running Shoes; Brand: ; Review: Very nice inexspensive running shoes and they're comfy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GETUBACK Baby Boy's Hooded Fleece Coat Winter Outwear; Brand: GETUBACK; Review: Bought it as a baby's first winter coat gift, and it ran a little big . But it got the job done and it looks to be of good quality!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ginasy Black Leather Like Leggings Pants, Stretchy High Waisted Tights for Women Girls, for Her; Brand: Ginasy; Review: sexy and comfy club pants; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yidarton Women Parkas Jacket Faux Fur Lined Warm Hooded Winter Coats; Brand: Yidarton; Review: I ripped the sleeves after 2 weeks of wear, it was super small; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Five Nights at Freddy's Characters Allover Print Backpack Bookbag; Brand: Five Nights at Freddy's; Review: Perfect gift for any 5NF fan; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JJ Perfection Women's Lightweight Thin Chiffon Ruched Sleeve Open-Front Blazer; Brand: JJ Perfection; Review: This was a ridiculous excuse of a blazer! lol super thin and cheap material, save your $20 bucks; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: White Heather Hotel; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: I stayed here with my son in a twin room, which was spotless, with fresh paint and nice bedding. Our hosts were very friendly, from the easy booking process, to welcoming us on our arrival. We found the hotel to be well located in a quiet location;being a relatively short walk from bars and eateries; although we used the excellent(though very busy)tram service; buying adults all-day tickets for £4; to get to the Pleasure Beach, illuminations etc. There is a newsagents, cafe and premier store within about 50 yds, and a Sainsburys about 5 mins away. Breakfast was served 9:00-9:30, and was of good quality, with extra toast, coffee etc offered without asking. This b&b has everything one would expect and more; and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends and family.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cherry Tree House Hotel; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: I booked a twin room for me and my son after finding Cherry Tree House on here! I saw that it had very good reviews and these turned out to be fully merited. Firstly the whole place is Spotless and decorated and furnished to a high standard. Our hosts Kevin and Robert were great; very friendly, engageable and didn't even mind when we overslept for breakfast(sorry guys!) The beds were very very comfortable with great quality bedding; shower spotless with complimentry toiletries provided. Our breakfasts were excellent, simple great quality food, expertly cooked by Kevin. If you're looking for accomodation in Blackpool, you've found it; you won't find anywhere else that compares.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Newcastle Gateshead; City: Gateshead Tyne and Wear England; Review: We stayed in a Deluxe double room overlooking the Tyne Bridge, castle keep etc This was a great view, but did not make up for a rather tired room, with stains on the carpet, walls and duvet cover and a mattress too small for its base. This was our first stay at a Hilton hotel and perhaps our expectations were too high; but a recent stay at a Premier Inn, found a room of a higher standard than we found here. However, one thing which can not be faulted was the breakfast, which was excellent; with a huge range of food available. Staff were on the whole helpful; although a little more general info on check in would be useful e.g.. where our room was located. Car parking is underground and costs £12 per night. if you wish to come and go, the concierge will charge the £12 to your room and validate your car parking ticket for the duration of your stay. The bar is nice and prices about what you would expect at £6 for a glass of house red, £10:50 for a double vodka mix. £8:50 for a cocktail. We enjoyed a walk across both the Tyne and swing bridges, both easily accessible; taking you onto the Newcastle quayside in about ten minutes easy stroll; where you will find some great pubs and restaurants.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lets Edinburgh; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: We went during Scottish term time, therefore made a significant saving, as their school terms sometimes differ form England. We found the appt. spacious and the Pearl appt. staff very helpful. These appts. are a short walk from Haymarket train station, from which you can get frequent trains to Waverly Bridge station in central Edinburgh.(Bus tours run from here) There are numerous shops and take-aways very close by. However, we were disappointed by the poor cleanliness of the appt. and it's obvious need for some TLC. There was also a peculiar and unpleasant smell in the stairway. Showers were okay and sound insulation between flats seemed good as we didn't here any noise from other guests. Overall, we would rate this appt. as average; but with a bit more attention to detail, it could be very good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The County Hotel; City: Hexham Northumberland England; Review: I have been here twice in recent weeks, and found the food to be excellent on both occasions. The layout of the hotel is very good, with different eating/sitting areas, giving it a cosy feel, though it can actually accommodate a large number of diners/drinkers. The décor and furniture are very good, giving you the impression you are visiting somewhere a cut above the rest. We found the staff to be charming and efficient and the bar well stocked. On both of our visits, we chose from the lunch menu, which was amazing value for such high quality food. We had starters, main and desert(starters and deserts are just £2!). The food really was excellent and I'd thoroughly recommend eating here to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Panthnivas Barkul; City: Khurda Khurda District Odisha; Review: We stay here for 2 nights and for that get the scope to enjoy, feel and smell the different beauty of the lake in different times of the day. Balcony of all Rooms at the 1st floor provides the clear view of lake.Sun rise from the balcony over the lake always a lifetime experience. Otdc 1st Floor rooms are good, spacious.The only problem I feel rooms are not airy as it was expected. Restaurant provide good food thoug I personally favour Rambha s food and cooking. Beware from the local auto driver. For hiring auto make direct contacts with Auto dont approach towards the Otdc manager.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kapil Hotel; City: Shimla Shimla District Himachal Pradesh; Review: We stayed here for one night and very much satisfied with their service. All the staffs are very well behaved and provide services at proper time.The problem I feel is its quite remote location from Simla mall.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kinner Camp Sangla; City: Sangla Kinnaur District Himachal Pradesh; Review: I am very much satisfied to stay here as the guest of Mr Negi.All the staffs are very cooperative and very polite and decent.Mr Negi is a very honest person and having a thorough knowledge about Sangla valley.He guides us how to explore the every corner of the valley.Foods are very tasty and all are home made.Over all it is very much worthy to stay here and always recommendable for true traveler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Morgan House Tourist Lodge; City: Kalimpong Kalimpong District West Bengal; Review: Best place to stay at Kalimpong. Kanchandzonga is clearly visible from here subject to clear condition of the sky. Surroundings are also very scenic serene and beautiful. Tourists seeking for good food & accommodation along with calm serene nature in vicinity of the hotel must stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Khamzang Guest House; City: Leh Leh District Ladakh Jammu and Kashmir; Review: Totally homely atmosphere and very much calm and quiet though 15 minuets walking distance from main Leh market/mall. Owners are very polite decent and helpful. Overall very much satisfactory experience to stay here and always recommendable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Can-Do Clamp; Brand: MLCS; Review: These work awesome for attaching wood at a 90 degree angle. Just keep in mind that the red paint will run off onto your wood...I put masking tape on mine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanley 84-058 4-Piece Pliers Set; Brand: Stanley; Review: Nice solid set of pliers; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DEWALT DC390B 6-1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Circular Saw (Tool Only),Dewalt,DC390B" />; Brand: DEWALT; Review: Very week, but I suppose it's nice to have for quick cuts (assuming you don't need a clean cut). I use it to cut up scrap in the garage that's trash...but that's not why I spent $100 on it. Would not buy again; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: IRWINQUICK-GRIPOne-Handed Mini Bar Clamp 6 Pack, (2) 4-1/4", (2) 6", (2) 12", 1964749; Brand: Irwin Tools; Review: These work great. Very quick and easy clamping system; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZAK Tool ZT14 Handcuff Key, Aluminum Finish, Black - 2 Pack; Brand: Zak Tool; Review: Does what it's supposed to do. Can't really mess this up. Prefect to clip in your pocket; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: POWERTEC 20310 Latch-Action Toggle Clamp, 400 lbs Capacity Number, 323; Brand: POWERTEC; Review: Trash. Very week...I threw it away; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: LTE RGB Flood Lights 10W LED RGB Lights, Security Light Color Changing with Remote Control,16 Colors; Brand: LTE LIGHTING EVEN; Review: I ordered 4 of these, and 1 arrived shattered. I ordered a replacement, and it arrived shattered. I like the prodcut, so I sure wish I could use it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Columbia Men's Big/Tall Glennaker Lake Rain Pant; Brand: ; Review: The length was great, but I still got wet.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saucony Women's Xodus 6.0 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: Saucony; Review: I have had these for awhile now (1.5 months), and I would say I really like them. Fit as expected, I did put a insert for them as I have narrow & boney feet to fill the space, but they kept moving, so I just pulled them out and I really haven't noticed a difference. I wear them for work (concrete floor) for so than what they are meant for and no problem. Will be purchasing another pair for sure!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Tresca Track Flip Flop; Brand: ; Review: They were to wide for my feet; I have narrow & boney feet, but did like the looks of them.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Abshoo Women Shoulder Bag PU Leather Tote Crossbody Purse Handbags; Brand: ; Review: Nice looking purse, but it wasn't what I thought it would be for my liking...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Women's Reggae-Zig Swag Flip-Flop Sandals; Brand: ; Review: Like the colors; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: The Best Airports in the U.S.: 2019 Readers' Choice Awards; Abstract: Proving once again we have the world's best traveled readers; Category: travel
Title: LSU makes case as No. 1 while massive upset shakes up SEC picture; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: 'When I smelled that smoke ... here we go again': Weary Californians seek shelter amid latest wildfire outbreak; Abstract: Chased from their homes, California wildfire evacuees take refuge at Red Cross shelters and wonder if they should stay or if they should go.; Category: news
Title: Italian town of Cammarata offers free houses to lure new residents; Abstract: The Sicilian community of Cammarata is offering homes for absolutely nothing in an effort to revive its dwindling community.; Category: travel
Title: PA Turnpike begins $129 million project to go cashless by fall 2021, eliminate 600 jobs; Abstract: The Pennsylvania Turnpike is done with four years of testing and will move full speed ahead with a $129 million project to become a completely cashless toll system by the fall of 2021. Although the system won't take cash after that point, the agency expects to continue using toll booths at some exit ramps across the state until 2026. Those booths will record E-ZPass transponder signals or take license plate photographs so the agency can mail...; Category: news
Title: This is Why Your Dog Follows You to the Bathroom; Abstract: Ever get the feeling you're being followed? Then odds are, you've got a dog. As for why your canine companion follows you everywhere you go, read on 'cause we got the scoop!; Category: lifestyle
Title: 3 students allegedly plotted to attack their middle school: Officials; Abstract: The students, all of whom are under 16 years old, are charged with conspiracy.; Category: news
Title: Deadly Arctic blast breaks records set more than 100 years ago; Abstract: It was literally freezing in Florida and Alabama and parts of Maine, Michigan and New York were digging out a foot of snow. Blame an Arctic air mass.; Category: weather | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet #*%$#@!! Uncensored (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 4 (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Program (1993); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 2 (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Three Stooges: Nutty but Nice (1940); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 6 (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 2 (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 4 (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 7 (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home Movies: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 4 (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 5 (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friday (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mallrats (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Dark Crystal (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 3 (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Labyrinth (1986); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 3 (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Three Stooges: All the World's a Stooge (1941); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ma Vie En Rose (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three O'Clock High (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fun and Fancy Free (1947); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Classic Cartoon Favorites: Starring Chip 'n' Dale (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheech & Chong's Still Smokin (1983); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Crazy Summer (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Meaneor Women's Plus Size Plain Short Sleeve Frill Peplum Top Black L; Brand: Meaneor; Review: It fits kinda short. The peplum starts too high. Didn't fit me well. 5'8 165 lbs; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Night Vision View Square Rimless Glasses Goggles Metal Frame ¡; Brand: Yen Jean; Review: They really helped me to see better at night whole driving. It reduced the glare from lights.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black n Bianco Boys' First Class Slim Fit Suits Lightweight Style. Presented by Baby Muffin; Brand: Black n Bianco; Review: Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PrettyGuide Women 's 1920s Black Sequin Gatsby Maxi Long Evening Prom Dress; Brand: PrettyGuide; Review: I am 5 feet 8 inches, 170 pounds and the size 10/12 fits perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Kids Boys' Mickey Mouse Character Printed Waterproof Easy-On Rubber Rain Boots (Toddler/Little Kids); Brand: ; Review: Boots are adorable. My son loves them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: MLB bans women who flashed their chests behind home plate during Game 5 of World Series; Abstract: MLB has indefinitely banned two women who flashed their chests on television during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night.; Category: sports
Title: Which Royal Wore It Best?; Abstract: Consider this classiest version of "who wore it best?" you've ever read.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Strasburg, Nats Top Astros 7-2, Force World Series Game 7; Abstract: Now, it's onto a winner-take-all Game 7 on Wednesday night to decide the only Series in which the visiting team won the first six.; Category: sports
Title: What recent history tells us to expect from World Series Game 7; Abstract: Will the Nationals and Astros give us a classic or a clunker?; Category: sports
Title: Kane Brown Is a Dad! Country Singer and Wife Katelyn Welcome Daughter Kingsley Rose; Abstract: Kane Brown and Wife Katelyn Welcome Daughter Kingsley Rose; Category: music
Title: Watch Naomi Campbell Deadlift 105 Pounds Like It's No Biggie; Abstract: Reminder: She's 49.; Category: health
Title: Hugh Hefner's son Cooper weds 'Harry Potter' actress; Abstract: Cooper Hefner married Scarlett Byrne in Ventura, Calif., on Monday.; Category: movies
Title: Anna Faris Sparks Engagement Rumors With Boyfriend Michael Barrett; Abstract: Actress Anna Faris has sparked rumors of an engagement with cinematographer Michael Barrett after two years of dating. Get the details on the Mom star's diamond ring!; Category: entertainment
Title: Kim Kardashian West says she's gained 18 pounds in the past year; Abstract: The reality TV star is determined to whip herself back into shape.; Category: health
Title: Dakota Johnson's Tribute to Former Stepdad Antonio Banderas Will Leave You In Tears; Abstract: Dakota Johnson gushed over former stepfather Antonio Banderas while presenting him with the Hollywood Actor Award on Sunday. Read her touching speech below.; Category: movies
Title: Jennifer Lopez Reacts to Lisa Rinna Dressing Up as Her for Halloween: 'She Looked Awesome'; Abstract: Jennifer Lopez Reacts to Lisa Rinna Dressing Up as Her for Halloween; Category: movies
Title: Katie Holmes Talks About That Bra and Cardigan Moment; Abstract: Katie Holmes Talks About That Bra and Cardigan Moment; Category: lifestyle
Title: Official: Heavily armed man arrested in Mexico not linked to deadly ambush; Abstract: Three women and six children were killed including 8-month-old twins and all belonged to a break-away group that once had ties to the Mormon Church; Category: news
Title: Top 20 MLB free-agent position players; Abstract: With the offseason now underway, theScore's MLB editors rank the top 20 free-agent position players (statistics from 2019, ages as of Opening Day 2020).; Category: sports
Title: A wave crashed over a couple during their beach wedding photo shoot, and now the stunning picture is going viral; Abstract: The couple, who say they met on Tinder, told Insider they would do the photo shoot "all over again in a heartbeat."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Forever Relentless: Funeral details released for Abigail Arias; Abstract: The funeral details for Abigail Arias have been released.; Category: news
Title: Teresa Giudice and Kids Travel to Italy to See Joe Giudice Amid Marriage Drama; Abstract: Real Housewives star Teresa Giudice and her four children are en route to Italy to see Joe Giudice. Get the details.; Category: tv
Title: Anna Faris and Michael Barrett may have just confirmed their engagement, plus more news; Abstract: Did Anna Faris just confirm she's engaged to Michael Barrett? Plus, more celebrity news for Nov. 11, 2019.; Category: entertainment | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: AKA Times Square; City: New York City New York; Review: Stayed there for two weeks for a short company posting in New York. Great place for single and family stay. Helpful staff and easily accessible place. Booked an apartment with a small as for working and reading. Overall the room is nice except there is not much of heating have to use the electric stove heat up the entire room and let the hot water in bathroom running for humidifier. Love it from the moment I checked in. Recommended for anyone planning for a long stay in New York that do not need any room service and lots of freedom. Thank you everyone and see you all again in AKA.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resort World Genting; City: Genting Highlands Pahang; Review: A short holiday with family during the Jun school holiday. Helpful staff manage to gave us a connecting room ease us to monitor the children. Weather was nice cooling and a variety of food to choose from and wide range of fast food too. Coffee bean is just located at the lobby. Due the major upgrading of the outdoor attraction it is very dusty if you plan for an outdoor walking as lot of construction vehicles. For room it doesn't come with aircon only ceiling probably of the weather but due to warming climate so it can be quite stuffy if stay in room during day time. No wifi available was a turned down as we are living to the century where wifi should be necessary. Room toiletries are no complete need to bring your own shampoo unless you wouldn't mind using gym standard 3 in 1 shampoo and soap together. Overall I think Genting Highland should copy how Resort World Singapore works it will get up the standard.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ambassador Row Hotel Suites by Lanson Place; City: Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan; Review: The suite are spacious with full kitchen suitable for family that are traveling with children. We booked a two bedroom and was upgraded to a three bedroom suite. The only downside is that the F&B was down due to renovation of kitchen. It is difficult to get food around the hotel. But overall experience was excellent great price and spacious suite. Highly recommended for family stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramada Resort by Wyndham Rotorua Marama; City: Rotorua Rotorua District Bay of Plenty Region N; Review: The place is quiet and far from the city centre. Nice place people who plan to relax km and have some quiet time. Not really suitable for family as getting food is very far away and there are no restaurant in the hotel premises. The villa or Lodge is fully equipped with kitchen utensils and there are washer and dryer. Overall it is a nice place to rest and relax. The children love the stairs too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willis Village Urban Garden Apartments; City: Wellington Greater Wellington North Island; Review: Located at the center of Wellington easy to access places like Te Papa Museum and Wellington Cable Car. Opposite of the apartment is the capital square where you can get almost the entire world food especially Asian food. There is also a Japanese and Korean restaurant right below the apartment. The place is quiet too the kids love the attic room. The customer service are excellent helpful and friendly too. Requested an extra bed around 10pm they can still accommodate it and deliver to us. The cons part is there are place for parking or to unload the luggage. Is difficult especially family traveling with young children and lots of luggage. The worse part there are no lift access to the floor only stairs. So if you are travelling there don't carry too much luggage or too heavy luggage.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waldorf Stadium Apartments Hotel; City: Auckland Central North Island; Review: Firstly booked for an additional bed but they gave us an upgrade to a three bedroom apartment. The place is convenient with supermarket around the corner within walking distance. The apartment are well equipped with the kitchen utensils therefore you can cooked there. The cons…; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Disneyland Hotel; City: Shanghai; Review: The decor of the hotel are usual for all the Disneyland hotel. There are dining restaurant at the hotel only cafe and buffet restaurant no ala-carte ordering. All dining can be done over at the Disneytown with a shuttle bus ride or ferry ride across the lake. The staff at Lumiere Kitchen are just too chatty to them self not clearing the table and kitchen staff are really rude attitude. The worse is that they don't even have children cutlery was a great disappointment. Was wondering why when the hotel most of the visitor there are with young children but the hotel don't cater for them. The front desk staff are friendly and helpful guiding us where we can get our meal and time to get the park.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Liftmaster 971LM 390Mhz Garage Door Remote; Brand: Chamberlain; Review: Bought 2 of these from amazon to add to my garage door opener for my other cars. Got up on the ladder, hit the program button on my garage door opener and pressed the remote, learned and done. Both units work perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GE 6 Outlet Wall Plug Adapter Power Strip, Extra Wide Spaced Outlets for Cell Phone Charger, Power Adapter, 3; Brand: GE; Review: My first one had 2 outlet plugs into the socket. This one is very cheaply made. Only the top outlet into the socket makes connection and splits it 6 ways.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SE 8019AC12 12-Piece Alligator Clip Set with Insulated Grip; Brand: SE; Review: Good value. Did its job. Holds stuff fine but losses 1 star for being not so good for electrical tasks. Some alligator clips (but not these) have screws that you can either fasten or crimp a cord to the wire.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Accell PowerSquid Outlet Multiplier - Grounded Extension Cord Power Strip - 5 Outlets, 3-Foot Cord, ETL Listed; Brand: Accell; Review: Great for plugging in bulky power bricks. Note that is just an outlet multiplier and NOT a surge protector. Saying this because it might offer those that don't read closely a false sense of protection.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Self-Stick Numbers, 2" Black & Gold; Brand: Hy-Ko; Review: Worked great on my outdoor mailbox. CLEAN the surface first then apply. Mine has been on for 2 months and it still holds the stick and looks great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IIT vertical wall tap 3-outlet adapter - UL listed; Brand: IIT; Review: Solid feel to this well designed product. Does not feel cheap at all. 5/5 stars. If you're comparing this to another item of similar features, go with this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Damascus CRT100 Vector 1 Riot Control Gloves with Carbon-Tek Fiber Knuckles, X-Large; Brand: Damascus Protective Gear; Review: Looks cool and decent for the price but design flaws keeps this at 3 stars at MOST. Serious issue: Knuckle guard placement - does not fall right above knuckle as needed. This knuckle pad and the circle finger knuckle digit pads are unpadded on the inside so you can feel the hard round plastic outline of it. This caused a round bruise to form on my skin when backhanding with glove to test impact protection. Yes outward impact protection is good but internal lacks padding. This is a deal breaker if going to be used for protection - sword fighting, motorcycle riding. Gloves being worn for warmth or style, this can be ignored. Second issue: Stitching - single thread, thin gauge - stitching is fraying and looking worn after only a few hours of wear (over the span of 4+ weeks). Does not have the quality longevtiy of higher quality stitched products. For those wanting an example, my Damascus brand deerhide leather gloves are 2+ years old and still have not had any fray in stitching.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wemo Insight WiFi Enabled Smart Plug, with Energy Monitoring, Works with Alexa (Discontinued by Manufacturer - Newer Version Available); Brand: WeMo; Review: The app which controls this could be a LOT better. Since the app and 'smart' controls are the only feature that differentiate this product from the the regular control switch, a crappy app factors strongly in my decision to Not recommend this product to a friend nor would I purchase another one (to wire up my house). Also to note: Their customer service is terrible. I've used it twice for 'help' and it is disappointing that half the reason to purchase this brand is Belkin's reputation but their poor Indian tech support (which spent more time collecting info about the product and you than your actual issue) was upsetting to say the least. 2 stars not 1 because the outlet switch does work, just not as fancy and versatile as it could be.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: BESTSUN Green LED Light 350 Yards Focus Adjustable Tactical Flashlight with Pressure Switch, Scope Mount & Rail; Brand: BESTSUN; Review: Short Answer: If you don't mind spending another $10-15 on the battery and NEED to have the pressure switch, look no further however pressure switches are sold separately for most flashlights if that is all you need. If you don't need the pressure switch, I suggest the similar flashlight sold by JUSLINK on Amazon. Its the same except it doesn't a strobe function (on/off only) and takes AAA batteries x 3) and it is the closest in price point. I seems that this 'model' is ripped and copied by many manufacturers and sellers and then listed on Amazon/ebay. They all vary slightly as far as the brand name stamped on the body, the quality of the threading between body and battery compartment, and the on/off button quality. Since these are all so cheap (averaging $11-$13 for each flashlight) I bought 4 different 'brands' of the same "T6 LED flashlights types" to test out as you'll find one original/superior model and many rip offs. One of the other 4 I test was "Flashlight 900 Lumens CREE T6 sold/branded by JUSLINK." Regarding this model: 3 stars. Reasons: While THIS one offers an apparent better value by including the pressure switch at the same price point, upon arrival I saw why - it does NOT fit the regular AAA or AA batteries and requires the purchase of 3.7v battery which cost as much if not more than the flashlight (this flashlight will NOT fit standard AA/AAA battery) Other flashlights have a regular on/off switch. This one has one button also but clicking it toggles between the various modes (strobe, etc). Since this is advertised as 'tactical' it SHOULD have a dedicated strobe button or at least a dedicated on/off button for when the light needs to get turned off quickly. Threading - of all the flashlights, this one is poor and rough and you need to be very gentle threading and screwing the unit closed so as not to jump the thread and rip the machining. Other brands had thicker stronger threads to make screwing them together easier. Lastly. lack of features - the one sold by JUSLINK lets you focus the beam. As far as tactical goes, that is a great feature that this one lacks This one also did NOT come with a spare bulb. (Most did not to be honest except brand Surefire (which also was the most expensive one of the group tested) No belt clip attachment, no color lens. Metal bevel in front of lens (for striking surfaces) is the most shallow of all models tested (means less metal used in body construction to save money but leaves lens the least protected due to shallow nature of bevel); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NewVan Tech 3 in 1 Multi-Function LED Flashlight with Magnetic Base, Black, Pack of 3; Brand: NVTED; Review: Smaller than expected, these are palm sized. While unit is rubberized, it is not 'ruggedized' and was not water proof (water resistant only). It did NOT take a fall well - from 4 feet, a fall caused the lens, battery cover and battery to pop out, inside I hear plastic bits rattling. These were so cheap and came 3 to a pack so decided to test 1 of them for durability. I don't normally abuse my flashlights.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: JACKYLED 15-Pack E12 to E26 E27 Adapter Chandelier Light Socket E12 to Medium Socket E26 E27 Converter Bulb Base Adapter; Brand: JACKYLED; Review: The only thing to note is adapter causes bulb to protrude an additional 2-3 inches. This makes my bulbs visible and exposed from fan sockets. But it works flawlessly and is a great 5 stars product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freye Adjustable Aluminum Broom and Mop Holder with 4 Position and 5 Hangers 52cm Kitchen and Garage Storage and Organizer; Brand: Freye; Review: Solid construction and grippy for heavier sticks. Holds 5+ pound pole no problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Fino 6576 Pour Over Coffee Kettle, 4 1/4-Cup, Silver; Brand: Fino; Review: Very nice pot for the wife for tea. Like very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pinzon Signature 190-Gram Cotton Heavyweight Velvet Flannel Sheet Set - Queen, Cream; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: Very comfortable material and warm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 2, 40 ct; Brand: Melitta; Review: Standard item.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Textile Pillow Protector, Queen, White, - Pack of 2; Brand: American Textile; Review: Excellent material and very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MALOUF SLEEP TITE Hypoallergenic 100% Waterproof Mattress Protector - 15-Year U.S. Warranty - Vinyl Free - Full; Brand: MALOUF; Review: Excellent material for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Madison Park Quiet Nights 300 Thread Count Waterproof Mattress Pad, Queen, White; Brand: Madison Park; Review: Great material and works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TRIBECA LIVING Queen Floral Garden Printed Extra Deep Pocket Flannel Sheet Set; Brand: TRIBECA LIVING; Review: Excellent material for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Master iCoil 13 Inch Euro Top Spring Mattress and BiFold Box Spring Set, King; Brand: Zinus; Review: Very easy to move and setup and works very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker with Glass Carafe, 5-Cup (48136); Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: Practical and easy to use.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Set of Four Hypoallergenic Microfiber Pillows (Standard/Queen); Brand: CrystalTowels; Review: Excellent material and works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aleratec 8" Rotating TV Swivel Stand/Lazy Susan with Steel Ball Bearings and Rubber Feet - Black; Brand: Aleratec; Review: Excellent for moving my TV to view in the house. Very well made and works so smooth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: F.Dorla® Bathroom Waterproof Water-Repellent Fabric Bath Shower Curtain with Tree Design(Style-A); Brand: F.DORLA; Review: Good for what it is made for. Excellent construction and material; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chevy Corvette Stingray Tin Sign 16 x 11in; Brand: Tin Signs; Review: Nice picture and fits my love wall for cars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport; City: Malaga Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: This was not a bad hotel for the price, but it is a real problem to get to by public transport, there is no shuttle bus, the taxis are very expensive, and it is not possible to walk from the airport. If you hire a car at the airport the pick up is within security! We intended a night at the hotel and then picking up car the next day- not a good idea! Salad evening meal was surprisingly good, and breakfast was fine. Asked for no smoking room, but got a bit of a smokey one. Would stay again now we know the system and the tricky roads around there!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel La Oveja Verde de La Alpujarra; City: Pitres La Taha Province of Granada Andalucia; Review: This was our perfect mountain retreat getaway spot. The owners were wonderfully welcoming, and the apartment had amazing views over the valley. The sunrises were stunning. Pitres was just a great place (ignore the Rough Guide!!!), and we did lots of walks in the area. As we were well on into October the restaurant was mostly closed, but there were plenty of options in town, and the kitchen was well equipped. We definitely want to go again!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Las Almenas; City: Granada Province of Granada Andalucia; Review: We really enjoyed our stay at Las Almenas. The staff were friendly and helpful, particularly the older chap who had good English. He suggested lots of places to see in Granada, and they were good suggestions. The location was excellent and we could walk to a lot of places or take a bus. The room was spotless. We would definitely go back if ever we were in Granada again. Only one downside that I don't think the hotel can do anything about. We came into Granada by car and Google Maps suggested the route. It was not too bad up small cobbled streets, but beware the one-way system! Then it was difficult to park near the hotel so we could get a key for their garage, which involves another circle around one-way streets. So a bit of hassle, but worth it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport; City: Malaga Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: Last time we made the mistake of trying to get to the hotel by public transport/taxi. This time we thought we were being clever picking up the car at the airport and driving there. Made the mistake of trusting Google Maps which put the hotel in the wrong place! Eventually found it by asking a nice garage man. Basically you have to get off on the MA21 at ToysRus and take the access road. There is NO SIGN. We were not the only ones having trouble as there was a German couple at the garage who also could not find it! Got to the hotel eventually. We said how difficult it was to find and the guy behind the desk just said "we know" and shrugged. Not very impressive. Once you are there it is fine!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel La Oveja Verde de La Alpujarra; City: Pitres La Taha Province of Granada Andalucia; Review: We so loved this place last October that with a week or so of returning to the UK we booked again for May! Would it be as good? YES it was! The apartment was great, and the views were amazing. This time we managed a couple of meals in the restaurant in the evenings, which were very good. The local wine is excellent, and the complimentary limoncello to end the meal..... Pitres is an ideal place for a walking holiday and this time we went equipped with "Walk! the Alpujarras" by Charles Davis. Several walks go straight out from Pitres. Already planning the next trip!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Checkpoint Charlie; City: Berlin; Review: Last year we stayed at the sister Hauptbahnhof Hotel and were very impressed. This time we wanted a place that was just a bit more central, and I think this fits the bill. We had a very nice studio apartment that was very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There is free and very fast WiFi now available in the lobby so you don't have to pay the rather large fees in your room. Nice and cool in a heatwave. All we could really expect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis London Docklands Canary Wharf; City: London England; Review: We stayed the night after seeing Fleetwood Mac at the O2 as it is conveniently just 3 stops (with one change) away. Rooms were comfortable and clean. The staff were very friendly. Price was very good booked 6 months in advance! The breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay again if we went to another concert at the O2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Marker San Francisco A Joie de Vivre Hotel; City: San Francisco California; Review: This hotel was recommended by my brother who uses it for business trips, and this was our second visit to this excellent hotel. It is ideally situated just two blocks from Union Square, and within a short walk of Powell Street BART station. Our room was very comfortable. The staff were incredibly friendly, and very helpful. We took full advantage of the wine reception in the evening and coffee in the morning. We would definitely come back if we are in San Francisco again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel La Oveja Verde de La Alpujarra; City: Pitres La Taha Province of Granada Andalucia; Review: OK- so we love this place! We have been every year since we first found it in 2012, and it never disappoints. The apartments are great, the hosts are wonderful and the views are amazing. Pitres is more of a "real" village than many in the area, but has a lot of useful shops including a good small supermarket. The other advantage is that there are many great walks straight out from Pitres without needing to take a car. We will definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Carlton a Joie de Vivre hotel; City: San Francisco California; Review: Funnily enough we were recommended this place in a British Airways Magazine! We are pretty green, and Carlton is 100% carbon neutral. That attracted us to it, and then we found the price was quite reasonable for SFO anyway! It turned out to be a perfectly adequate, clean and comfortable place not too far from the centre and on good transport lines. The staff are friendly. They don't make much of being carbon neutral though!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence le Benedettine; City: Pisa Province of Pisa Tuscany; Review: As a university lecturer I have stayed in many university residences around the world. This one is definitely one of the best. It is ideal for the centre of town and is located on the banks of the Arno River. For the location it is quite inexpensive. The staff on the front desk were very friendly. We had one of the larger apartments with a kitchenette. Tips: Northern Europeans would probably bring a travel kettle, bring your own toiletries, there are some nice food shops just around the corner, and lots of wonderful restaurants. Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CCL Asgard Hotel Worms; City: Worms Rhineland Palatinate; Review: As people say this hotel is a little way out of the centre of Worms, but it is a lot cheaper because of that! We quite liked the walk into town, but appreciate that those who are less fit might find it a struggle. We found it comfortable, clean and with friendly staff. I did not detect any problems with the neighbourhood. The breakfasts are fantastic and varied. And there is a great pizza place just round the corner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport; City: Frankfurt Hesse; Review: We stayed one night after a late flight into the airport. It is a bit of a walk, but perfectly possible for reasonably fit people. The staff were friendly and the room was comfortable and convenient. Breakfast in the hotel is very expensive, but there are plenty of cheaper options just outside. Waking up in the morning we found that The SQUAIRE is quite an architectural masterpiece- worth a look around. And we were travelling on by train, and the station is very close. So a perfect place for plane/train stopovers in Frankfurt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Swansea; City: Swansea Swansea County South Wales Wales; Review: We stayed here for one night after visiting friends. It was comfortable and clean, and the staff were friendly. The hotel is located on the extreme eastern edge of Swansea and there is not much around it. We went for a walk along the docks which was pleasant, but all the restaurants are some distance away. So we had a very good meal in the Ibis Hotel restaurant. It was very convenient leaving the next day to return to England as there is no city to negotiate!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa Gransholm Hotel; City: Gemla Kronoberg County; Review: I came to the restaurant as a guest of the Vaxjo Diocese for a special meal. And was it special!! I had never tried reindeer before, but it was amazing. Wonderful atmosphere, wine, service... The owner gave us a history of the hotel. Really fantastic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cromwell International Hotel; City: London England; Review: We found this hotel was absolutely fine. You need to remember that we are talking about £80 for a night in a central London location. The room was small, but clean. The staff were friendly. We used it to stay after a concert in the Royal Albert Hall. No problems!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Brieftons Spiral Slicer: Stainless Steel Vegetable Spiralizer with Special Japanese Blades and 2 Julienne; Brand: Brieftons; Review: Broke 2nd time it was used =(; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ironwood Gourmet 28108 Large Salinas Standard Salad Bowl, Acacia Wood; Brand: Ironwood Gourmet; Review: Had two but one cracked even tho it was properly maintained with applying coconut oil to it. :/ OIL YOUR WOOD BOWLS FOLKS (but sadly sometimes even that is useless.) Wish I had two but not willing to risk having another one fail.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ironwood Gourmet 28137 Extra Large Salad Utensil Set, Acacia Wood; Brand: Ironwood Gourmet; Review: Had two but one cracked even tho it was properly maintained with applying coconut oil to it. :/ OIL YOUR WOOD BOWLS FOLKS (but sadly sometimes even that is useless.) Wish I had two but not willing to risk having another one fail.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NESCO FD-37A, Food Dehydrator, White Speckled/Marbled, 400 watts; Brand: Nesco; Review: Does exactly what it's supposed to with no complaints here! :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bissell Steam Shot Hard-Surface Cleaner, 39N7A/39N71; Brand: Bissell; Review: Mine only lasted three uses. Money not well spent. Tried all the mfr recommended suggestions to clear nozzle and it still will not spray though it does get very hot. With no way for it to release it's steam it seemed like an accident waiting to happen so unplugged it. This will be the last Bissell product this family purchases. :(; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Rinse; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I just created a yelp account specifically to review this salon. Yelp got me there, so I figured I'd pay it back. I got Michele because she had an opening & was prepared with the help of yelp reviews to expect laid back, small salon, etc. I definitely got it. The place is tiny - in a really good way. Three chairs, three stylists, one receptionist. That means that there aren't any more than 7 of you in there at once. So cozy and laid back. I was offered a drink the second I walked in, and Michele was already waiting on me. I just moved to Philly and my hair was in need of major repair since I hadn't found a salon yet and I was five months into not having my hair touched. Michele didn't pick up a pair of scissors until we'd talked about what my hair issues were and what she'd be doing that day for about five minutes. Each of them does their own appointments from the washing to the drying, which is so nice. My cut turned out great and Michele was just really pleasant to work with. Huge bonuses: Like I said I'm new to town, so I asked for some suggestions for nails, eyebrows, etc. and Michele wrote them all down for me, and swore by them. I went for a manicure afterward (Rittenhouse Nails) and loved it, too. I'll be a regular there now - bonus! I was given tips about how to style an annoying front part I've always had trouble with, and was promised bangs (which I've never been able to do) in the fall - bonus! I was given a great suggestion for a hair dryer that would help with some breakage I've been having - bonus! After coming from a production line type of salon working up to 30 clients at a time with 20 hair dressers and 10 assistants, and a stylist who spent my appointments describing the intimate details of his trans coastal phone sex dates, this was so refreshing. I'm even sending my shaggy haired boyfriend to visit Katie who does mens hair. A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modo Mio; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This was arguably one of the best meals I've had in the past few years. Don't be afraid of my lack of reviews - I am kind of new to yelp, but I eat around. My favorite ravioli dish is still from a much stuffier place called Tosca in DC, but this came really close. Our waitress was really sweet and a great server - I wish I remembered her name. She had long dark hair and wore a pearl engagement ring if anyone from there reads this - she's a gem. Keep her. The service was efficient and the timing of the meal was perfect, plus she was just a nice person. Go for the tour - I can't think of the official name, but essentially it's a 4 course tour of the menu and you can choose from any of the options under the standard Italian courses. I started with mussels in spicy white sauce, which was light enough to not stuff me for the rest of dinner. They were done really well. I tried everyone else's dishes at the table, and they were also fantastic. There is a baked cheese dish that is really delicious but looked filling. For the pasta course, I went for the veal/rabbit ravioli in sage butter. Zing. Really beautiful ravioli. Soft and and buttery and rich. It's not a substantial portion, but for me this is a plus. I hate being stuffed full. For my 3rd course, I chose to go light and have the monkfish (I think it was monkfish - it was a meaty, substantial white fish either way) and it was also exceptional. After tasting my boyfriend's duck dish, however, I would have gone that way. It was better. Finally, I chose panna cotta for dessert. I am not a dessert lover, but I can tell you that this was good panna cotta. Most of the time, they manage to be jelloy and quivery when you touch it with a fork, but this was some seriously thick, rich panna cotta with mint and berries. It's BYOB, small and no frills until you get the food and that's really all you need if you are a real food lover.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: McNally's Tavern; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Eh, I don't want to give this review, but it must be given. I meant to get a Schmitter at the Phillies Braves game last week and didn't get to, so I was desperate for one and journeyed out to Chestnut Hill to take care of my craving. The pub is cute, and the Schmitter is better in person than in the stadium, which is kind of amazing, because it's pretty much perfection in the stadium. Though, all food tastes better under stadium lights, I think. But the problem was the way we were served was so perplexing. I feel like the bartender had a plan and it wasn't a mistake, but that doesn't make it right. I ordered turkey chili (not spicy whatsoever, but tasty enough) and a schmitter ($5 on Tuesdays, great deal), and my boyfriend ordered a caesar salad (also $5 on Tuesdays) and a Schmitter. Easy enough - bring the chili and the salad, then bring our sandwiches. But instead, my chili came out, then five minutes later my boyfriend's Schmitter came out...the end. I watched him demolish the sandwich I'd been dying for for a week and sort of just kept looking at the open kitchen at the end, trying to figure out if they missed my order...if they were bringing the salad ever...and then when he was all done with the Schmitter, out came his salad and my sandwich. Heh? Don't make someone sit and watch the person they are with chow on a delicious sandwich for so long they finish the entire thing before you see any sign of your entree! That's cruel and unusual. (side note, boyfriend did offer me his whole, or at least half of his sandwich, but I said no to both, wanting my own plate.) But the food is good, and my schmitter was amazing, of course. The caesar is delicious. I will probably just stick to the ball park variety from now on, though.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tacconelli's Pizzeria; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: It's so funny - the combination of all of these reviews is so accurate to explain what to expect, but still it doesn't really prepare you for this place. I'll write a few new things that, in addition to everything else said here (reserve your dough, be prepared to wait, it's kind of expensive, the pizza is great, etc.), will maybe help even more. Reserve your dough: Yep. But a day before or even in the morning? No - this is not what I experienced. We called up 30 minutes before we told them we were going to turn up and got two pies set aside for us, no problem. You will wait : Well, sort of. You won't wait too long to sit down, but look around and you'll realize there is a reason some people brought enough booze to tailgate a Phils game. You will chill at your table for a while. We waited almost an hour for our pizza. BRING BEER or else you'll sip on warm diet coke for your hour of waiting because the wait staff is just not used to serving drinks. Everyone has coolers full of beer. You need to bring beer to make this experience work. It's no big deal to wait a bit as long as you're prepared. The pizza is amazing: Sure. I'll buy that. It is pretty good. Just heed this warning: Skip anchovies. Seriously, I have never seen a restaurant put this many anchovies on a pizza. It was so salty it was almost inedible. We did get a 2nd pie that was less aggressive. Crisp, fresh, tasty sauce. Just trust me on the anchovies. We kind of did it as an experiment, and when you wait an hour for your pizza, you don't want to take chances. So.salty. It's expensive: Yep, that one is on target. We paid almost fifty dollars for two pizzas. But you know why? Because they have to charge that much. It's like supply and demand on crack. They have only one oven. It takes an hour for every pizza to come out, and they know they have a good product. They have to charge a lot to turn a profit with those turnaround times. It sounds odd given that they sell out every night, but think about it. They sell out because they are so limited in how many pies they can sell per night and have no liq license. You're paying for that relatively stubborn approach to production. So...at the end of the day, I'm glad I went. It was an experience and something I've been meaning to do. In the future, though, I will order my pies in advance and get them for take out at a time I can come in and pick them up, and then I'll just heat them in the oven at home and enjoy at home. The pizza is great, but the way they operate is a hassle. I'm not complaining, and I knew what I was getting into, and I know why it is how it; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grace Tavern; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I loved this bar before I went in yesterday, but now I rully rully love it. I had a friend in town from the Middle East where she's working and I had her for only one afternoon and she requested draft beer she can't have there, and to check out a very a Philly neighborhoody bar, so we went to Grace for a late afternoon beer. We had such a great time. The bartender and a couple of the other guys who work there were doing early set up and I know it's easy to give great service when there aren't a lot of people at the bar, but they were just so nice. My bartender played lots of Beatles from his ipod, which is pretty much the way to my heart. He even played Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite twice for me when I said it was my favorite. We got a couple of Manayunk Summer Paradise...es, which is an awesome, crisp beer. (and now I want to go to the brewery/restaurant) We chatted and chewed the fat with the bartender, and he told us hilarious stories of bringing the hand of justice down on crabby/jerky/stupid patrons, and I appreciated it because I like my neighborhood bar to have biting bulldog bartenders for when the Erin Express crowd gets lost and winds up there drunk, wearing shamrock stickers on their cheeks, and ruining the cozy vibe. I want to say my bartender's name was Mike. (Sorry if you're reading this and I messed it up!) I got their names in a rush as we left. So nice, but he didn't crowd us too much either. He has long hair and a beard & tattoo around his neck .. His pal who had on a rasta hat was really nice, too. It felt like I was having a beer at someone's house. Best neighborhood bar in Fitler Square. Like I said, I've been a lot before, and it's always a good place to walk a few blocks for a beer in the hood. Also they take credit cards, and I love Doobie's but they're kind of like Grace's grumpy uncle that smells a little like old clothes and mothballs, so I think I'm going to be a one-bar-woman while near home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Giwa Korean Kitchen; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Mmmm. Just had a really great lunch here. It's a perfect mix between a sit-down lunch and a food truck lunch. Quick, and seriously delicious, but you can also sit. Not cheap, though...but worth it. I had a spicy pork taco (2 minimum, so I shared) and seriously? I could have eaten 4 of them. The tortilla, which is clearly not exactly a tortilla, is almost sweet and it plays so well with the flavors of the spicy korean pork. And the sauce...that sauce is talk with your mouth full "dis is soo good" type of sauce. Going to get a bottle for home... I also had the Dak Bulgogi (spicy chicken bulgogi) and it was also really good - but I did a lot of sauce dipping, making it even better. My rice was a little on the sticky side, but it was still a really solid lunch. My bf got the spciy pork rice dish in a stone bowl (lunch special 3) and it was also tasty. Service was fast, and good. I'm a fan.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rittenhouse Square Pet Supply; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I love this pet store. Reasons include: -The staff is so helpful. They will order a product if you're looking for it and they don't have it in stock, and take your number and call you when they get it in. Awesome. -They carry cat toys that are awesome - cat toys are cat toys, right? Not really. We rescued a 5 month old feral kitten who was really difficult to socialize and I went in looking for something to help. I'd read that wand/dangling toys were good for breaking a feral. They had this tiny mouse on a wire toy that I've never been able to find anywhere else and it was literally the thing that made her come around to us. She's gone through 2 because she plays with them so hard, and like I said, I've never seen them at a petsmart or any other pet store. Best $7 I've spent on her. -They have soooo much food. So many kinds. So much organic and natural and grain free, it's crazy. -They're compassionate and helpful - yesterday my older cat had a terrible stomach virus (or food poisoning?) which can be scary for a kitty. After a day of not eating and lots of throwing up, I needed to feed him something that was easy on his stomach but had some nutrition to get him back to normal. The girl who was there at the time led me to some natural all chicken and brown rice canned food and suggested I dilute just a little of it with water, making a kind of soup. He lapped up the broth happily, and is doing much better. I love that it's a local store, privately owned, and that my money is going to that kind of establishment and not a big chain. That's tough to do sometimes, because neighborhood specialty shops can be really pricey. But I find the prices here reasonable and the service is awesome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fuel; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: A tale of two Fuels...(lame yelpy start, sorry) I tried Fuel a few weeks ago for the first time and LOVED it. Our waitress was great, and I wish I could remember her name. It felt a little gym-like but whatever. It's not really a place to relax and swirl you wine glass, so atmosphere isn't a big deal. Ordered: Spicy shrimp skewers with creamy yogurt sauce. It was great - definitely spicy, light, refreshing, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. Also, I had a TBM Stacker salad and added shrimp. It was fantastic. Filling, fresh mozz and tomatoes, and a really bright, flavorful pesto dressing. Loved it. My boyfriend had a South Philly panini, and the bite I had was pretty tasty. He also ordered a banana-pineapple-honey smoothie which was really light and yummy. We walked away really impressed, and were super excited to return, and so we did this past Thursday. Womp womp. It was a disaster the 2nd time. I will spare the details of our waitress's issues, but there were definitely major customer service issues. More importantly, the food was just not as good. My salad was doused in balsamic that I didn't have the first time, and while it was fine, it kind of felt like something I could have screwed up in my own kitchen and would say "eh, not my best work, but I'm not throwing this whole salad away. I'll live with it." It was really a bummer, and the waitress issues on top of that made it overall a total letdown. Anyway, we're going to try take out next time. I won't stop going because I really relish a dependably healthy option in our super caloric-pasta-wine-and-Mexican food neighborhood where it's easy to eat terribly. Plus, crappy nights at good restaurants happen. I'll try to hold on to how great that first batch of food was. I just hope someone works with the waitress to improve her customer service skill set.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Han Dynasty; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I love Han. (Handy Nasty as I call it.) I can't say too much more than others have said, but this location is the better of the two I've visited. Must: Dan Dan noodles & cucumbers. I love: The garlic style with pork or chicken, but I make it a level 7. I've had several other dishes, all adjusted to level 6 or 7 and I really haven't been disappointed ever. (Specifically, I have had the scallion style, hot sauce style, and crispy rice. But seriously, if you can't deal with hot food, this is not the place for you.) The only thing I've had that I am not a fan of the cumin dish - my boyfriend LOVES it, but it's really dry and powdery to me. On the specials menu, the curry is seriously some of the best food I've ever had. It's not szechuan, though, so try that on your later visits if you really want the specialties. One day I will work up the courage for the level 10 dishes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Aisle Grocery; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This is my favorite food store where I always blow money on accident. They just really have the coolest stuff. I can't resist going in to see what's new, and I always walk out with a few things. -Most useful item: Local bee pollen & honey (some is literally from a hive across the street) to battle my seasonal allergies. -Most delicious item: Bourbon pickles. They are SO good. -Random, but I keep buying: Local made jerky. I think it's made by a group called Side Project. -Other things: Ginger candies, EKTA TAKE OUT without the trip to Fishtown!, pickle juice (pickle backs at home, obviously), various local cheeses, which are always quality, tons of great spices, and much more. -Things I want from there: They have a million crazy bitters flavors, but I'm not skilled enough as a bartender to actually justify buying them. Oddities in the spice department like star anise, which I'll try in a brine soon. If you like food and you want to support the local economy, value knowing where your food comes from, and like hard-to-find food oddities, it's a great spot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clenz Philly Cleaning; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I've been using Clenz in our 2-unit 3 story row house for at least two years now and they are great. No pressure to schedule regularly with them - they let me call when it's time and they work around my schedule. I call when I have people coming over or I'm entertaining house guests so it's a big job since they don't come weekly and we have so much space. They always do an excellent job. The owner, Ian, is great to work with. He can work with you via email if you prefer, he is extremely responsive, and very flexible with scheduling. I was recommended to use Clenz by a friend and I recommend them without reservation after consistent excellent service and fair prices for 2 years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweat Fitness; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This gym (and I am speaking for this, Arch St. and Fitler Sq locations) is a bad one to get involved with. I have just FINALLY ended my relationship with them and they have put me on a delightful 2 month waiting period, which basically means they are squeezing two more monthly fees out of my checking account before they will release me from my month-to-month contract after 4 years of uninterrupted payments. Then they called and offered me 2 free months if I stay. It's like being in a bad relationship. You want out. You try to get out, but they won't let you go and try to manipulate you into staying even after they force you to stick around. It's hard to even wrap my mind around how that could be a good business model. They have a TERRIBLE reputation. When I signed up for my new gym, I was like a battered wife. I asked them a thousand questions and was outrageously suspicious of the contracts and their membership terms. They knew I had come from Sweat. Beyond the horrible terms and policies, the gym itself is just okay. The classes in South Philly are good enough. There are days when the music doesn't work, the fan doesn't work, etc. My first ever group fitness class there was conducted without music - an hour of bootcamp in silence other than the grunts and pants of your sweaty neighbors. The locker rooms are abysmal. I would NEVER shower there. Yikes. There is mold on the showers at Arch Street. There's a handicapped chair in one of the stalls that is literally brown with mold. That must be lovely for the person who needs it to sit on. There are many days I'd hop on one, two, three treadmills at either location before I found one that functioned properly. They all have TVs but you never know which 2 fuzzy channels might come in. The wifi NEVER works so streaming spotify or pandora while you work out is not happening unless you have a monster data plan. And to make all of this more delightful, the atmosphere is really not conducive for women to enjoy a workout without being leered at. The weights are strategically placed between the group ex studio and the cardio so the guys who are "resting" on the bench between sets can take their pick of what to stare at before they return to slamming their weights on the ground.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Irina Sigal Dressmaker; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: After I gushed to Irina that I was so happy with my wedding gown alterations, I promised her I'd "tell everyone" and not forget to write up a review in the craziness of pulling the final details of the wedding together. So, here I am fresh from picking it up this morning. I had three fittings for my dress after purchasing it from Lovely Bride Philly (highly recommend that shop as well), all of which were fast, easy, efficient, and pleasant. Irina is confident in her work as she examines what needs to be done to make your dress perfect, she's up front about what she's doing and what needs to be done, so don't be shocked when she's all-business with you. She's just doing her job and means business! The ladies who work in the shop are all very sweet and helpful and I am having the worst time remembering her name, but the woman w/ dark hair who works there has a lovely way of making a stressful situation less so just by hanging out and chit-chatting while you wait to be seen. As to the cost, I thought the price I paid for my alterations was a steal. All told, I paid $260, exactly what Irina estimated at the start of the process. I did pay to have a dress custom made for me, so that I'm sure helped in that she didn't have to do a ton to it. So if you're coming in with some crazy sample you bought to save money, you will likely have to make up the difference in alterations. That should be part of your dress budget anyway if you are going to get a bargain sample. I have some unique features on my dress dress that had to be finessed a little bit to make the dress look right, and after insisting on a third adjustment to get it exactly like Irina wanted it, I came in to a dress that fit like a glove and looked and felt great - it was such a relief. I highly recommend the combo of a dress from Lovely & alterations by Irina and her staff. PS: The process from start to finish took 10 weeks (of course, I had a third fitting so it's probably less if you don't need that last fitting.) Get ahead of the dress buying and alterations process so you avoid rush charges - especially during wedding season/summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lovely Bride; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: First, it's great you can see and feel the dresses right when you walk in and they're not stacked 50 deep in bulky bags. It's a kid-in-a-candy-store experience to dress shop here. I started here and went on to 2 additional shops the day I went looking for my wedding dress. I knew by the end of the day that I should have just stayed at Lovely. There's really no going back once you've shopped here. I found two dresses I loved, both reasonably priced, and had a truly boutique, concierge level experience at the shop. The lighting is gorgeous, the staff is so sweet, my stylist, Aleza, was knowledgable and helpful and pulled a great selection of gowns for me to try, and Ivy, the shop owner is so sweet and great to work with. The other shops I went to felt kind of dingy and creepy honestly after I had shopped at Lovely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: The Other Hand; Author: chris-cleave; Review: I dread returning to school next fall and discussing the poignancy, originality, and challenge everyone appears to find in Chris Cleave's overwrought attempt at a moving novel. While I admire his efforts to highlight the plight of refugees from war-torn African countries and his attempt to unify cultures by juxtaposing a black woman and a white woman who have suffered different losses of similar magnitude, LITTLE BEE just isn't a very good book. For those who don't know, LITTLE BEE features a split narrative between Little Bee, a refugee, and Sarah, a white British magazine editor. While Little Bee's portions of the book rang somewhat true, if stereotypically simplistic, Sarah's portion of the book seemed muddled and rough. One could argue that Sarah is merely a conflicted character, but I empathized with her less and less as the book went on for reasons I can't spoil. Her relationship with her son began interestingly and ended as a pile of clichs, and her epiphany at the end of the book was dull, simpering, and heavily borrowed. Much of the plot is less than believable, though Little Bee's experiences in the refugee holding facility captivated me. Again, I can't address specifics for spoiling purposes, but suffice to say that the mysterious, overhyped events on the beach would not believably have happened. Worse, Cleave later tries to imbue the villains (apologies for the necessarily unspecific language) with a sense of honor. The choice comes off as trite and awkwardly inserted for character complexity. LITTLE BEE is a moderately well-written, quite well-intentioned failure. The drama becomes excessive, most of the characters are poorly developed, and the final 20 pages are a platitude-ridden disaster. Cleave would have been better off writing a non-fiction expos of the hideous challenges faced by refugees in their attempts to survive- but I doubt he possesses the skill and determination to pull that feat off. Not recommended.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Getting Started with Latin: Beginning Latin for Homeschoolers and Self-Taught Students of Any Age; Author: William Linney; Review: I had an enjoyable time learning from this workbook! I think it works best when paired with a class.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Veni Vidi Didici: Have Fun Learning Latin with Songs, Games, Puzzles and Jokes; Author: Jason Talley; Review: Latin is definitely a challenging language to make fun, because there aren't native speakers or contemporary media in Latin to mix up the conjugations and vocabulary lessons. What this book does so well is to introduce an element of fun back into learning the language. It involves stories, songs, games, and most importantly, a casual and approachable tone that helps students not feel like they're being lectured at. It's a very detailed book that is structured intelligently-- the first chapter is dedicated to pronunciation, which allows students to read aloud the words they encounter. It also consists of a good mix of text and fill in the blanks, such that it feels like a textbook and a workbook in one. I think it's definitely worth purchasing for any Latin student.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunny Side Up; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer L. Holm Page; Review: My 14 year old cousin loved this gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Android Karenina (Quirk Classic); Author: Leo Tolstoy; Review: It was alright-- I'm kind of tired of this genre.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Why Do Roller Coasters Make You Puke: Over 150 Curious Questions and Intriguing Answers; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Thompson Page; Review: What I love about this book is it essentially addresses all the myths and urban legends that people tend to argue about at parties and explain the history and science behind these debates. I think this would be a great book for academically minded teenagers, as well as people who like to host parties, enjoy pub quizzes, or are fans of the How Stuff Works-type TV shows. It's well written, covers a broad area of topics, and is never boring!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Gideon's Trumpet; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Lewis Page; Review: Important book. Very interesting. We take certain rights for granted and we forget what it took to get those rights.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anne of Cleves: Henry's Luckiest Wife; Author: Visit Amazon's D. Lawrence- Young Page; Review: An interesting interpretation of what we know of this person's life. Even accounting for a certain fictional freedom, the book was historically consistent with what we know of Henry viii and the period.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prelude to Foundation (Foundation Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Isaac Asimov Page; Review: I think I've read the foundation series 15 times or more. It's so well written and so forward thinking that each time is as t h e first. Incredible to think that these were written before so many actual technologies we now take for granted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Probably the twentieth time I've read these books. They are always fun. It's like visiting a good friend I have not seen for a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Probably the twentieth time I've read these books. They are always fun. It's like visiting a good friend I have not seen for a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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: Probably the twentieth time I've read these books. They are always fun. It's like visiting a good friend I have not seen for a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Boxed Set of 4 Books; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Probably the twentieth time I've read these books. They are always fun. It's like visiting a good friend I have not seen for a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fellowship of the Ring (Lord of the Rings Part 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Probably the twentieth time I've read these books. They are always fun. It's like visiting a good friend I have not seen for a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smells Like Dead Elephants: Dispatches from a Rotting Empire; Author: Visit Amazon's Matt Taibbi Page; Review: Just finished this book. It seems that some things never change or if possible they actually get worse. Good job, Matt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Caves of Steel: A Lije Baley & R. Daneel Olivaw Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Isaac Asimov Page; Review: I have read this book so many times I cannot identify the number. It is always a great read and throughout that it was written in the 50 s is just amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Naked Sun (The Robot Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Isaac Asimov Page; Review: Probably the twentieth time I've read this this book in the past 35 years. Still amazing that such imagination was in existence before we had ever gone into space before the invention of so many essential devices. That a mind such as Mr Asimovs was able to create such vision is truly amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: George VI; Author: Visit Amazon's Denis Judd Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A well written, thoughtful and engrossing story of one of GBs great monarchs. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Aphrodite: The Hunt for Looted Antiquities at the World's Richest Museum; Author: Visit Amazon's Jason Felch Page; Review: Thoroughly engrossing book. It confirms what I recall hearing about from my connected museum people. Anyone interested in antiquities should read this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ally: My Journey Across the American-Israeli Divide; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael B. Oren Page; Review: One of the most interesting and honest books dealing with American / israel relations I've ever read. I have a new perspective of the difficulties inherent in maintaining good relations with people who seem determined to cause failure. A must-read for anyone interested in an honest examination of current events in the middle east. Congratulations to the ambassador for writing a really brilliant book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Raintree: Sanctuary; Author: Visit Amazon's Beverly Barton Page; Review: I liked the first one...in this series. This book I could not keep my attention and the hero and heroine were not people I liked. The hero just appeared mean and why the heck the heroine was attracted to him is beyond me. I am not going to go into the plot, because the readers sbove me did so well with it...their rendition of the story is all you will ever need. Save your money.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 7); Author: Visit Amazon's J.R. Ward Page; Review: So I just read LU out of order. Actually was afraid to read the book becasue of all the people who were dissatisfied with it. I thought it was good. IT is not your typical romance novel. So if you are looking for a boy meets girl HEA. This would probably is not the book for you. I am not going in to the whole book, read it yourself and decide for yourself. I would also stay away from the reviews until after you completed the book so you are not influenced one way or another.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 7); Author: Visit Amazon's J.R. Ward Page; Review: This is a paranormal romance.....right? I don't know it just seemed liked there was no attention--hardly paid to the the main characters of the book. I agree with other reviewers there were a lot of sub-plots to this book. And that is what kept me interested. The main characters didn't do a lot for me. They kinda were just there... There was no build up of tension between the would be lovers and nothing that would make me stand up and cheer.. Yeah.! I did not feel bonded to the characters. They were secondary. I felt JR Ward did a disservice to these characters by not giving more attention to detail to their story. She needs to get back to the romance that made Wrath's and Beth story so wonderful! I loved that book!!!! It was the best. A love story that makes you cry. I also felt that the BDB should have supported more thorough his fight wtih addiction. I understand that he was ultimately responsible for his choices, but he has always been there for all of them....Where were they.? The only choice is to kick him out...what kinda a choice is that?!!! They are family- JR Ward should have done better by this brother, because he had the most re-deeming quality of them all. Anyway, I will keep the faith that JR Ward will find a way back to her roots and hope her next book will make me love and root for the couple and want to read their story over and over again. This one I am afraid will not... I know you can do it JR Ward. Come back to us!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J.R. Ward Page; Review: This BOOK is great. If your into Vampire Romance. This is a great way to start off this series. It can be cheesy at times, than again most romances are and its about escapism. So sit back and have FUN!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goddess of the Rose (Goddess Summoning, Book 4); Author: Visit Amazon's P. C. Cast Page; Review: I thought the book started slow and flat inthe begining, but it starts to pick when the heroine is sent to the Relm of the Roses. It is there she begins to understand her roots.. She also finds herself facinating and attracted to a beast with the heart and soul of a man. I won't go into every aspect of this novel but I did enjoy the concept of the story, I have always been a big fan of Beauty and the Beast...and I likd the premise of the story, for those who wished the beast never turned into the prince....; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Book 12); Author: Visit Amazon's Sherrilyn Kenyon Page; Review: I Loved this book! I was thrilled when I recieved it and have been waiting all summer with anticipation. It was a detail history of how Acheron came to be.... The book holds such tragedy and pain for our hero that made me cry, and kept me rooting for his happily ever ending. It's worth the ride. This book is awesome not only in length but in story as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: The Wrong Side of Goodbye (A Harry Bosch Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Dangerous Fortune; Author: Visit Amazon's Ken Follett Page; Review: Great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daniel Silva Thriller 6; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Silva Page; Review: My yearly dose of Gabriel Allon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Guardian (Sparks, Nicholas); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: Sparks is always a easy read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Punishment: A Thriller (Detective Barnes); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott J. Holliday Page; Review: Saving this on my Kindle for my next vacation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daughters of the Night Sky; Author: Visit Amazon's Aimie K. Runyan Page; Review: Have not read it yet. Saved for my next trip overseas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silver Music Box; Author: Visit Amazon's Mina Baites Page; Review: The Nazis remind of some of Donald Trump tactics. Just substitute the Muslims for the Jews!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: The Pythons: Autobiography by the Pythons; Author: Graham Chapman; Review: From the overlong pre-Python segments (yes, we get it - some of them worked for David Frost) to the glossing over of Season Three (blink and you'll miss it) to the chronology-free pictures (look for pictures from Season Four routinely rubbing shoulders with pictures from Season One for no narrative reason)... this book is a delightful first draft. I look forward to the final version. Following the arc of these six comedic heroes as they go from ballsy, non-conformist artists to men who argue like they are stuck in the Argument Clinic itself makes "The Pythons" a depressing read. It certainly needs a better ending than Eric Idle's terse "we'll never do anything again" - a fact that probably dawned on the rest of us after the (relatively) disjointed "Meaning of Life." On the whole, the boys are just as you expect them to be. Terry Jones, the workaholic. Mike Palin, the nice guy. Terry Gilliam, the American. Eric Idle, the cunning linguist. John Cleese, the Tall One. Graham Chapman, the dead one. There aren't many revelations along the way, though a few interesting stories emerge from the group's earlier days. And some of the pictures - especially when they are relevant to the adjoining text - are absolutely delightful. For those interested in the group's work and not how much Graham Chapman drank, a subject discussed more than any aspect of, say, creating an innovative televsion show, the lighter and more concise "Monty Python Speaks" is recommended.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paul McCartney - Chaos and Creation in the Backyard; Author: Paul McCartney; Review: I held my breath on "Chaos" until the first play: with so much history, it's almost hard now to take a new Macca disc and judge it on its own merits without comparing it to his own work - and if that doesn't work, then the Beatles' output - and if that doesn't work, then the shadow of those other dead Beatles. I am pleased to say that Paul has created a wonderful album in "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard." The lyrics are not all bright; even the most hopeful lyric is tempered with a darker, nearly cynical, delivery and dissodent chords and arrangements. The playing, though not reaching the stellar heights of - oops, I almost did the comparing thing! I'll write that again. The playing (largely McCartney's) is full, inventive and concise throughout. Oh, OK, I'll do the comparison thing, but just a little. This is several notches above "Flaming Pie", which itself felt too Beatle-tinged. And it's several more notches above "Driving Rain", which, though experimental, just came at the wrong time (November 2001, a month after 9/11 and at the time Harrison died). This collection, however, though definitely from the left-handed writer in that 60's band, but it is him, now. The sound is PRESENT. Unflinching. Maintaining hope where hope has been beaten down like a narc at a biker rally. As mentioned in other reviews, there's little chance that this disc will catupult the man back into the Number One position, on the album or singles chart. However, more importantly, this may be Macca's renaissance, in the same fashion that Bob Dylan found his a few years back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God is No Delusion: A Refutation of Richard Dawkins; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Crean Page; Review: The book's title is quite telling. Whereas Dawkins takes on the concept of a deity and all of the history (and misery) it has inspired, this book aims lower and takes on a single individual. As mentioned in numerous other reviews, this "aim lower" approach starts at the title and runs through the belly of this underdeveloped tome. Dawkins and his arguments barely move in the breeze of this inane refutation. An attempt to wring the damp cloth of faith into droplets of facts just doesn't work.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Uno Kudo Vol:1; Author: Visit Amazon's Vincent Truman Page; Review: UNO KUDO VOLUME 1 is the culmination of years of friendship and support from a disparate group of rogue writers from the clouded collective memory known as myspace. Somehow in the pre-overdone days of that site, these writers and artists built friendships, rivalries, and respect, but even more then that, they built each other up. Rather than let their relationship go the way of myspace itself, they decided to evolve into the future by creating this book. Flipping through these pages is like looking at an intimate family album, with more personality per page than most compilations would dare. From the moody and magnificent Richard Cox to the grounded poetry of Erin McParland; from the futuristic tone-poem of Aaron Dietz to the heartbreaking desperation in Gus Sanchez' story, UK1 is a spectacular and unique testament to the writers and the writers' respect for each other - which is evident on each and every page. A strong debut from an improbable team. Kudos to them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Pleasure Groove: Love, Death, and Duran Duran; Author: Visit Amazon's John Taylor Page; Review: A knockoff autobiography from a knockoff talent in a knockoff band. Although I wanted to embrace something new and exciting from a man who has had quite a ride, the book is woefully commercial and pandering (facts forgivingly denoted on other reviews). I do not doubt the feelings and experiences are real, but am left with sort of the empty feeling I had when I first encountered the band in the shadow of Bowie back in the 1970s. Most recently, Bowie grabs headlines for putting out a single and Taylor and the boys alternate between crass pop (rappers?) and trying to emulate 30-year-old glories. Good if he can make a buck off the 40somethings that pine for their reckless youth, but beyond that, little of merit can be found in these pages.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Borrower: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Makkai Page; Review: I had high hopes for this novel, as I do for all first novels. However, the protagonist is a weak-spirited creature who permits herself to be pushed around by just about every male character in the story, from her family to a henchman for her family to a precious young boy who is alternatively loving and conniving beyond his years. While a male character being jostled about makes for good sitcom material (witness the lovable oafs of 'King of Queens' or 'Everyone Loves Raymond'), a female character without agency makes for pretty difficult reading. That there are no consequences for her extreme acts makes the piece particularly insubstantial.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Bob’s Discount Furniture and Mattress Store; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: My fiancée went into Bob's and purchased a couch, ottoman, and chair on 11/25/2016. It was set to be delivered to our new home on 11/28/2016; however, our closing was pushed back so we rescheduled the delivery for 11/30/2016 with no issues. Unfortunately, our closing was pushed back a second time. Rather than allowing us to reschedule for 12/7/2016, they told us they needed to cancel the entire order and set up a new one so it would be a minimum of three days. Since that took us into the weekend, our delivery date was scheduled to arrive today, 12/12/2016. So we had to wait an extra week and take off work, ok no big deal. Right? Wrong! Upon arrival, the delivery guys bring in all three pieces and immediately tell us the chair is slightly damaged. When I saw what it looked like I laughed out loud! Slightly damaged!? The chair is literally broken in half! Not only is the right side completely caved in, but the front looks like someone took a razor blade and went to town on the fabric! The delivery guys took photos and assured us that a new chair will be delivered in a few days. Several hours later we receive an automated phone call from Bob's asking us about their service. Naturally we wanted to report the issue, and find out when we were getting our new chair so he was put on hold. After waiting 55 MINUTES, he finally hung up and called back. After a few rings a woman answered, took his info, and hung up on him mid sentence. After waiting several minutes he called for now the third time, only to be put back on hold! 45 minutes later, another woman answers and proceeds to tell us that the the delivery guys were misinformed, and we would not be receiving a new chair!!! Even though she has access to the photos and can clearly see that this piece of furniture is useless, we still have to allow a technician come out and "assess" if the chair can be repaired! If it can't, only then will be sent a new one (which will require a THIRD DAY OFF)! I don't get it, We DID NOT pay for a chair that looks like it was ran over by a Mack truck and sliced up by Jack the Ripper! We paid for a BRAND NEW CHAIR! Why not just give us a new one? You can't even sit on it. What a disappointment!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wholesale Mattress Warehouse; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would! My fiancée and I were in the process of buying our first home and decided that we were due for some new furniture and mattress. After a glowing referral from a co-worker, I decided to check this place out before I went anywhere else. Not only did I find the exact mattress I wanted, but I purchased it for about $300 less than I had expected to spend plus free delivery. Our closing had been pushed back several times. Each time I called to reschedule the delivery, the owner was super gracious and understanding! Which definitely was NOT the case with the furniture and appliances we had purchased from Bob's Discount Furniture and Sears. We got the delivery the same day we moved in, right on time, and they put the mattress right in our new bedroom! All of our other deliveries showed up a week late and damaged, or not at all! Thank you so much for being the one part of our move that went smoothly!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CollisionMax, an ABRA company; City: Pennsauken, NJ; Review: I was hit from behind two weeks ago and my bumper was pretty smashed up. I put the claim in with my insurance company (USAA) that night and within two days Geico called me and set me up with Collision Max. I took my car over a day later, they inspected my car, and had a rental waiting for me. I was in and out in 30 minutes. Two days later my car was ready and looked perfect. Very pleased!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bob’s Discount Furniture and Mattress Store; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: My fiancée went into Bob's and purchased a couch, ottoman, and chair on 11/25/2016. It was set to be delivered to our new home on 11/28/2016; however, our closing was pushed back so we rescheduled the delivery for 11/30/2016 with no issues. Unfortunately, our closing was pushed back a second time. Rather than allowing us to reschedule for 12/7/2016, they told us they needed to cancel the entire order and set up a new one so it would be a minimum of three days. Since that took us into the weekend, our delivery date was scheduled to arrive today, 12/12/2016. So we had to wait an extra week and take off work, ok no big deal. Right? Wrong! Upon arrival, the delivery guys bring in all three pieces and immediately tell us the chair is slightly damaged. When I saw what it looked like I laughed out loud! Slightly damaged!? The chair is literally broken in half! Not only is the right side completely caved in, but the front looks like someone took a razor blade and went to town on the fabric! The delivery guys took photos and assured us that a new chair will be delivered in a few days. Several hours later we receive an automated phone call from Bob's asking us about their service. Naturally we wanted to report the issue, and find out when we were getting our new chair so he was put on hold. After waiting 55 MINUTES, he finally hung up and called back. After a few rings a woman answered, took his info, and hung up on him mid sentence. After waiting several minutes he called for now the third time, only to be put back on hold! 45 minutes later, another woman answers and proceeds to tell us that the the delivery guys were misinformed, and we would not be receiving a new chair!!! Even though she has access to the photos and can clearly see that this piece of furniture is useless, we still have to allow a technician come out and "assess" if the chair can be repaired! If it can't, only then will be sent a new one (which will require a THIRD DAY OFF)! I don't get it, We DID NOT pay for a chair that looks like it was ran over by a Mack truck and sliced up by Jack the Ripper! We paid for a BRAND NEW CHAIR! Why not just give us a new one? You can't even sit on it. What a disappointment! ***UPDATE*** So it seems the store noticed my negative review and reached out to me privately via yelp. They had me fill out a survey and explain what happened. Within 20 mins my fiancée received a phone call (I'm assuming someone in corporate) and he was told that they would cancel the technician and have a new chair sent out ASAP. The woman on the phone (Mariah or Mia, can't remember) also explained that after the chair arrives they could "discuss how to make us happy". We were contacted again by; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Nails; City: Pennsauken, NJ; Review: I love this place. It's cheap, fast, and it's run like a well oiled machine. You can be in and out in about an HR, and they have the largest selection of gel polishes I have ever seen!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outback Steakhouse; City: Deptford, NJ; Review: This place sucks. Let me start off by saying I'm pretty pregnant. Now I'm not the type of emotional, overly dramatic (ok, maybe a little) psychotic prego, but the hormones do make me a little "hangry" when my stomach starts growling. We've been to this place before so I already knew there would be a long wait (after we ordered) and I'm fully aware it's no Del Frisco's. That being said, we were tired and just wanted a quick decent meal to end a long week. So anyways, we were seated pretty quickly despite it being semi crowded. Our waitress was fine I guess. She wasn't overly friendly or attentive but I'm sure she was busy. The problem was the wait. From the time my fiancé ordered his appetizer to the time he actually received it was a good 35 mins. After it came, we waited another 40 mins for our entrees. Meanwhile, a couple was seated next to us and was already waiting for their check while my kid is laying in the booth acting as if she hadn't been fed in weeks. I was starting to get annoyed. When our food finally arrived the waitress claimed the wait was do to my daughter's mashed potatoes. Seriously? I ordered a strip steak (medium)and asparagus. The steak was totally raw. I sent it back and waited another 20 mins. By the time my food came back my family was done eating, the steak was now way OVERdone, and the asparagus was dried out from sitting on the food warmer. I didn't bother sending it back out of fear they'd take a dump on my plate or something so I just asked for a box and bounced.....My dog won't even eat it. Do yourself a favor if you don't feel like driving into the city for a good meal, just go to Bonefish next store.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wing Cafe; City: Barrington, NJ; Review: My daughter and I stopped in and We were pleasantly surprised. Huge tv's everywhere which was cool because a preseason game was about to start, great atmosphere, and our server (can't remember his name but he had red hair) was very nice and attentive. The food was great! I chose the lemon pepper grilled chicken and veggy skewers, and my daughter had Plain wings. We will def be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bundle of Joy; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: Today was our second experience at BOJ. The place itself was a little tricky to find the first time around but once inside, I couldn't get over how cozy it was. Our first visit was for the gender reveal and Andrea couldn't have been more patient with us! Our little lady wouldn't turn over so she took as much time as needed to coax the baby into moving! Today we went just to see what our baby looked like at 33 weeks. My husband arrived before me and I had gotten a flat tire on 295. Andrea was so understanding and gracious despite my tardiness. The 4d pics turned out amazing and as per the last time, she made the entire experience really special. The prices are reasonable and I would definitely recommend this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lorenzo's Trattoria Italiana & Pizzeria; City: Somerdale, NJ; Review: Not your typical pizza place. Food is delicious! Best in the area hands down! I haven't tasted one thing I haven't liked. They do not deliver, but it's worth going in for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautique Nails and Spa; City: Magnolia, NJ; Review: I live in the neighborhood across the street so I decided to give it a try. It was very clean and updated with a lot of gel polish to choose from. They explained to me that they had recently taken over the place in April and to spread the word they were under new ownership. I am extremely picky and Trem (forgive me if I got her name wrong) did an AMAZING job on my nails. I got a pedi and gel mani. It did take longer than usual but that was only due to her attention to detail. I am quite pleased and booked my next appointment before I left. The cost was average, about $50 total.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saxbys - Haddonfield; City: Haddonfield, NJ; Review: My husband and I like to stop in here sometimes on Saturday mornings. It's pretty decent, nothing special. I usually get the avocado toast and an iced coffee, but today I requested an egg white with it. The girl ringing us up ( straight black long hair) acted like I asked for a filet with a side of gold. She didn't know how to charge us for the egg and made it very clear that we were causing her a massive inconvenience. She ended the transaction with an eye roll when my husband asked for wheat bread. It honestly wasn't that deep, she could have just said no and I would have survived. Cheer up buttercup! Your attitude is a turnoff!!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Pride and Prejudice; Author: Jane Austen; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Well I'm in the process of reading and actually its very interesting to read this novel.full of characters,full of joy,lots of marriage proposes and and the thing is it's too classical and also in detail that i can always fantasize the atmosphere while I'm reading it(if you see some classical British movies it will ease it)...do NOT miss this! .... Brilliant!so classics...although sometimes it makes me feel bored during slow-time passing in the core of novel but it is a good way to start your journey in english literature!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eclipse (Twilight, #3); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Brilliant , Breathtaking ,Fantastic!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Study Skills Handbook; Author: Stella Cottrell; Genres: non-fiction, children; Review: How can I not like this book?!lots of things i knew...very useful and to the point study,learn,teach,delivering lectures,researching techniques..also i feel that this is a life-time guaranty book which you can have and use it anywhere any time you desire..it can be considered as a handy teach-learn-technique-Reference book(exactly as its name)that is a unique one in the same criteria!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: دیوان كلیات شمس تبریزی; Author: Jalaluddin Mevlana Rumi; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Brilliant!if you want to know how "rhythm" can be illustrated in persian poetry there is no other books like this one!this is amazing and very energetic to those who first get the book and start reading it and also for those who had read before as well! this book is full of Ethical and Romantic expressions of great Rumi about his Ethical teacher and his domestic partner some how "Shams Tabrizi"- a man from north-western of Iran! this is one of controversial relationships between a pupil who left mosques,islamic costumes and step by step become closer to the his new founded master "Shams"! this relationship nowadays seems too Homosexual but this is not something accepted by historians may be because of Iranian conservative culture...who knows?! i'm not gonna discuss it more than this...there are lots of references in Persian and English poetry as well on this still-unknown problematic relationship but there is sth i can easily stand beside:the book will change your mind of poetry and take you to the new landscapes of beauty!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Hundred Years of Solitude; Author: Gabriel Garcia Marquez; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: for sure a master piece!everyone know about him and his fantastic Magic-Realism school as well...nothing left !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Understanding and Using English Grammar; Author: Betty Schrampfer Azar; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: Ok weather you are an English student or you want to gain grammatical points and notes during your English class this book has something unforgettable in a such way!I mean with lots of grammatical ideas,ways to remember most forgetting rules like articles and verb tenses,get the most out of this book keeps you safe in your way in english!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The French Revolution; Author: Phyllis Corzine; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: What can I say about one of the most important events in History generally and Modern Ages particularly?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bach, Beethoven and the Boys: Music History as It Ought to Be Taught; Author: David W. Barber; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I found this book a little Referring one!you know may be (the thing that happened to me)if you want to start reading it from the first page up to the last it will be some kind of Boring because of the form and structure of the book itself..It would be so much better if you guys get back to the book every time you wanna know anything about a particular singer or musician or on a project,article,workshops related to Music and these kind of things. Good luck with that; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Norton Anthology of English Literature: The Major Authors; Author: M.H. Abrams; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: What can one say about this book ?!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Literary Theory: An Introduction; Author: Terry Eagleton; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Well if you want to start a book which begins with "What is literature?"there will be no other one like this..yes I can intelligently recommend Literary Criticism written by Dr. Bressler but you know what?!You know what the difference is?!This book by the leftist author is a little bit more political side than the other one so if you wondering how can those literary subjects and objects could be related to political movements,revolutions or parties you will find it an impressing source of such a combination !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Glossary of Literary Terms; Author: M.H. Abrams; Genres: non-fiction, poetry; Review: This glossary is the most referred book I guess in history for English students around the world among the other book(Norton anthology of this writer)you might wonder why I'm saying this?O..there's nothing in the world which can not be find in this book! Simply if you're an English student or even a Literature student to be precise, hold this book!It's gonna be your closest friend on earth after your pet :-) As I mentioned above this is a reference book mainly because it's functionality is as same as all other dictionaries you can find all over the world but this one is like a technical dictionary for whom?Yeah..for English[Read it "Literature"] students ! Good luck; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray; Author: Oscar Wilde; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: It is a literary masterpiece and any one can easily noticed once starts to read !the whole story,every characters,speeches,great written dialogues,literary devices and lots of other characteristics are well to be praised !A huge "fecilitation"to the man behind every sentence!as French as he was and he was in love with as much as he died in that country.. Watching a beauty mixed up with eternal youth going down to the cruelty and finally to a case of murdering meanwhile the Great Paradox beneath all scenes of the book(Old&Young,Beauty&ugliness,Life&Death Etc.): L'esquif aborde et me depose, Jetant son amarre au pilier, Devant une facade rose, Sur le marbre d'un escalier.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Faustus; Author: Christopher Marlowe; Genres: history, poetry, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: For what ever the reasons are I love the Marlow's version of Faustus far more than Goethe's !One of the main reasons might be the translation of Goethe's While I read Marlow's in English in its original format :-) I love his language and his fantastic blank verses while they are even rhymed somehow in a Marlowing way ! :-))); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Catcher in the Rye; Author: J.D. Salinger; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I didn't like the book at all..I know the story is comin out from a 13 years old boy mouth,pretty immature and all(!) and all of a sudden you are going to face with 3,4 days of his routine God damn(!) life but nothing's come out of the book as a whole except some illiterate insulting words back to those ages like Phony,Lousy, lots of others ! God what was about?sth has to come out of a book a novel for God's sake !NOTHING..it was just NOTHING WITH 2 " " !; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Romeo and Juliet; Author: William Shakespeare; Genres: history, young-adult, poetry, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This book was as fantastic as a classical literary book should be !I mean the tragedy and all around it make reader fascinated,grab and take your mind to even most personal features,characteristics of each role and each actor specially the one I was deep into it "Laurence" - The priest . You might ask why? Because the role shows the great impact of a holy father and a priest and a religious human through the Shakespear age...I guess there would be thousands of reviews on this - may be- greatest literary romantic piece of William shakespear or even greatest Romantic ever written So my sentences could not go further...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: فواید گیاه خواری; Author: Sadegh Hedayat; Genres: non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: khtb bsyr khwby bry shrw` tHqyq rj` bh gyh khwry st...ln mdty st mshGwl mTl`h hstm..b`d z yn khtb,anTwr khh gfth my shwd byd srG khtb dkhtr awnsyn rft(nmy dnm dkhtr hstnd y nh)..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waiting for Godot; Author: Samuel Beckett; Genres: fiction; Review: z dydn ty'trsh dr ty'tr shhr b bzy zyby pymn m`dy w HDwr SGr frhdy bsyr khrsnd shdym...mtn nmysh ykh shhkhr dby st bdwn shkh !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: زندگی جای دیگری است; Author: Milan Kundera; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: It was great really...so sexy so natural and so modern !I've never read any Kundera works earlier but this one was great...I shall continue reading his works... Finally I can just add one phrase here.Life is always else where and that's true mainly because we seek it as a whole and extreme and there's no such a thing !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: فاوست; Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe; Genres: history, poetry, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Hss myknm trjmh mrHwm bh adhyn bh hych wjh jlb twjh thry bh yn bzrgy nyst w y ksh hrgz yshn trjmh nmy krdnd ! bh dlm nnshst hrgz...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Peur Sur La Ville. Lire En Francais Facile A1/A2; Author: Adam Roy; Genres: paranormal, fantasy; Review: Bonne histoire mais un peu difficile pour ce niveau ;-); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: خسرو و شيرين; Author: Nizami Ganjavi; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: One of the best stories from one of the best story tellers of all times :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: پنج کتاب فروغ فرخزاد; Author: frwG frkhzd; Genres: non-fiction, poetry; Review: One of those first true Iranian feminists ! Those who stood up for women and their rights truly and remained as one of the greatest contemporary poets ever...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Canterville Ghost; Author: Oscar Wilde; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I LOVE YOU MAN...YOU WERE THE FUNNIEST...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Handbook of Critical Approaches to Literature; Author: Wilfred L. Guerin; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: The book was pretty much useful specially for its part of "in practice" in each sections....This book with the one by Bressler are definitely the best ones for learning and understanding Literary Criticism; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Six Characters in Search of an Author; Author: Luigi Pirandello; Genres: fiction; Review: Sth adorable !Sth beyond imagination ! A play within a play ! A joy within a joy !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: آیدا در آینه; Author: Hmd shmlw; Genres: poetry; Review: aynh y brbr ayynh t my gdhrm.... t b tw bdyty bszm....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: مرده های بی کفن و دفن; Author: Jean-Paul Sartre; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Ce livre a ete le premier l'oeuvre de J.P.Sartre que j'ai deja lu...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tartuffe; Author: Moliere; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: C'etait vraiment parfait. ..la piece du theatre aussi que la drame; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Sheik of Araby: Pride and Prejudice in the Desert; Author: Visit Amazon's Lavinia Angell Page; Review: Lavinia Angell's The Sheik of Araby is a retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice on the background of the Arabic culture which is presented in a captivating style of writing. Just by use of short descriptions and well-chosen adjectives she evokes pictures of an exotic atmosphere in the reader's mind - a world that is full of coulours, smells and talks in a foreign language, a world Elizabeth Bennet wants to explore and experience by traveling with her uncle Gardiner's caravan across the desert. I recommend to read a story that - for the average fanfiction reader - might seem strange. They will soon come to recognize the Sheik for a Darcy who is depicted as proud and possessive as it is expected from an Arabic male but who is also characterized as caring and generous. The clash of cultures supports a plot that very soon into the story takes twists and turns from canon. It takes Elisabeth on a journey that leads her not only to a better understanding of the foreign culture but, more importantly, to overcome her aversions against the extremely handsome and, at the same time, enigmatic Sheik Ahmed whom she, more and more,finds it difficult to resist. Read how the Sheik has to overcome obstacles presented from outside and how he has to conquer demons of his own that lead him to believe that he is cursed to never experience love or to be loved.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Storm Clouds of Love; Author: Melanie A Schertz; Review: Although the story itself is pleasing, particularly if you aren't in a mood for angsty stories, the style of writing is sometimes too wooden and stilted. It's a big difference to some of the authoress' other stories and the question is why.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: When They Fall in Love: Darcy and Elizabeth in Italy; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Lydon Simonsen Page; Review: Having been to Florence several times I loved the setting although, unfortunately, not all places are described as they are.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Red Chrysanthemum; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Beutler Page; Review: It's a nice entertainment to read this story and the idea to talk through flowers is new but the characters are not that intricate.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Prudence and Practicality: A Backstory to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice; Author: Visit Amazon's C J Hill Page; Review: I rather bought this book by accident but I'm glad that I did, The story is told from Charlotte Collins perspective and gives insight into her aims for a marriage she can be content with. It's about the circumstances that shaped Mr. Collins and about the methods Charlotte applies in order to make him more agreeable. During the process she also learns more about herself. Well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Darcy's Forbidden Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda J Webb Page; Review: This story is about a married and yet not-so-married Darcy whose wife is the most devious person imaginable, more devious than the most evil Wickham we know. Darcy, who bears his fate stoically, falls in love with Elizabeth Bennet but, honorably, decides to adhere to his vows and leaves, deciding to forget about her. However, neither can forget each other and life's path throws them together. From then, the story tells how Darcy struggles to stay honorable and, at the same time, to protect Elizabeth against the evil ways of his wife who aims at destroying Darcy's life as well as Elizabeth's. This story is not true to canon but, nevertheless, the plot captivates the reader who sometimes can't believe what a human's mind can invent to reach their goal. The characters are well developed and the reader understands their actions because of the in-depth descriptions of their innermost thougts, wishes and reflections. Not only because of that but also because of the style of writing this book is to be highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darcy and Elizabeth - A Most Unlikely Couple; Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda J Webb Page; Review: This book ist a MUST for all Jaff-Fans! Others have already said enough about the contents, but I'd like to add that Mrs. Webb meets all criteria that can be applied when reviewing a book: plot, characters, dialogue, style and lack of errors are remarkable and it is a pleasure to spend time reading this book. Those who have read "An Honourable Man" and "Mr. Darcy's Forbidden Love" will know what I am speaking of and those who have not should start with this one! Hopefully, Mrs. Webb will continue to enjoy her readers with another full lenght novel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darcy and Elizabeth - A Promise Kept; Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda J Webb Page; Review: The beginning of Brenda's newest book shouts heart attack: Darcy who, from the point of view of all PP-lovers, simply belongs to Elizabeth Bennet, has proposed to a childhood friend who is widowed and has two children. We can breathe again when we learn that said widow doesn't want a marriage of convenience but a love match. Darcy, however, made his offer only because he feels comfortable with his childhood friend. He still loves Elizabeth and, although he thinks the embers of his love are dying, his love for her is rekindled as soon as he meets her again when he fulfils a long-standing promise made to Charles Bingley. From there a story unfolds that tells how love and steadfastness conquers heavy obstacles and evil that lie in ambush. As it is with all of Brenda's books the story captivates the reader's imagination and makes them loathe breaks from reading that are needed because one simply has to sleep eventually. I highly recommend this book - you will want to know what becomes of the characters and you will enjoy the solutions Brenda offers. Besides, it is good to read a book that has been thoroughly edited.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passages - A Pemberley Tale; Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda J Webb Page; Review: With all my heart I second the reviews by Regina, kateB and others: once again Brenda delights with a story about an extremely honourable Darcy who loves Lizzy, whose circumstances are somewhat different from canon. It is to be expected that Brenda's cast of characters include devious persons. This time, however, they are more devious than ever before and they are examples of evil caused by uncontrolled obsession and greed. Also, we have examples of the hypocrisy of the so-called "good society". Good and bad contrast wonderfully in this story. Brenda takes the reader on a sometimes heart-stopping road that leads to the triumph of the good. All this might be expected. It is, however, the mix of suspense caused by Intentions and subsequent actions and the description of the inner workings of the characters minds that makes the reader wish they were able to read the story in one go. In other words: don't miss this book with an excellent plot and superior writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel; City: Urayasu Chiba Prefecture Kanto; Review: I spent 2 nights in this hotel. This hotel is located in front the bayside monorail station in disneyland resort. Actually you can choose to walk or ride the bus to the station. The bus arrived at 10 minutes interval. But i prefer walking to the station in the morning and ride the bus late in evening. My room had sea view balcony and the sights to tokyo is awesome in the night and early in the morning. The facility was superb. The hotel has a lot of entertainment facilities, such as playstation, wii, slot machine etc. My kids love to spend sometimes in the hotel, and somehow they forgot to go to disneyland. The breakfast is very expensive but very delicious and they had kids menu as well. This hotel had limousine bus transfer to haneda and narita airport at very reasonable price. I took it to go to haneda airport.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shibuya Tobu Hotel; City: Shibuya Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: I spent five nights in this hotel and my family and I love the hotel. The hotel is relativelly small compares to luxurious hotel, but my living experiences there was superb. The hotel located near station, maybe about 10 minutes walking distance, the shibuya station, where the famous hatchiko dog museum is in the vicinity. The services was superb. The cleanliness was perfect. The staffswere very helpful, alhtough there were some occasions that we couldnot communicate because language barrier, but the staffs again very enthusiastics and very helpful. There were lots of 24 hours shops nearby to buy my daily needs,, such as soft drinks, snacks etc. There was free wifi in lobby area, but not in guests rooms, but it's not a peoblems, since I spent most of the times outside the hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pelangi Hotel; City: Tanjung Pinang Bintan Island Bintan Regency Riau Archipelago Riau Island; Review: I spent one night in this hotel. This is an old hotel, the rooms, the furnitures, and other facilities are old and need to be renovated. Anyway my experiences was very good. I had family rooms that was very big, it had one double bed and one single bed. It had pool view balcony. My kids and I used the swiming pool in the morning and it was awesome. The breakfast was tasty although not much menu available. The location is superb in front of main road, so the transportation to the vity was very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Styles Bali Benoa; City: Tanjung Benoa Nusa Dua Peninsula Bali; Review: We were staying at this hotel for three days. The location was near nusa dua resort entrance, and there were several convinient shops nearby ghat open 24 hours. The room was spacious, even when I asked them to put extra bed there was still extra space. The breakfast was good, there were lots of variations to chose, from salad, bread, omelet, porridge, etc. The swimming pool was excellent. I used the gym and satisfied although the gym room was small and there were not many gym equipments. The transportation to various attraction places is easy, although we usually use taxis. The downside is that the tap water in the bathroom tasted salty, so when I need to brush my teeth or take a shower be carefull not to swallow some. But the water quality was not something the hotel could do, it was the goverment responsibility. Overall everything was good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nathan Hotel; City: Hong Kong; Review: I stayed at this hotel for four nights. Most of all, I like the location, which is very strategically located. There is temple street and market street few minutes walk from of the hotels, where I bought most of my souvenir to bring home. These markets open till late in the nights. The location in Nathan street is perfect. I walked to tsim tsa shui and mongkok, which took about 20 minutes to both places. My rooms was on 7th floor, it was a big room. Although there was not much to see from the windows, but the interior was modern and cozy. The breakfast were splendid and very tasty. The front desk were very friendly and helpful. I ordered several merchandise by online shop and asked them to be sent to the hotel few days before I arrived,and the hotel keeped it safely until I arrived. I enjoyed staying in this hotel and I will stay again in this hotel if possible when I do my trip to Hong Kong in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Supreme; City: Singapore; Review: I have stayed in this hotel three times. The hotel is located in Kramat Lane, on one of the end of orchard road. The location is superb, there are shopping malls nearby. The nearest MRT station is somerset MTR station. And there are restaurants, food courts and cafes nearby, so going out for eating is not a big problem. The price is acceptable. The rooms is small and the amenities are standard one. The breakfast is only cup noodle and bread, but it is not a problem, since I use the hotel only for sleep and take a bath. Overall this is a nice hotel on Orchard Road; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smart Hotel; City: Jakarta Java; Review: I spend three nights in this hotel. The hotel located near bunderan HI. The famous Grand Indonesia Mall is within walking distance. The room is small, and there is standard amenities in the room. The breakfast is acceptable. The trans Jakarta bus station is within walking distance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Southbridge Hotel; City: Singapore; Review: I spent one night in this hotel a month ago. The hotel is located in Chinatown, few minutes walking from chinatown mrt station. The hotel is near chinatown point shopping center. The check in and check out process is very fast. The reception room is very small, and in the back of the reception desk you can see the restaurant. At nihht yhe restaurant is full of people. The room that I got is on the upper room, it was a very small room with private toilet. My room had no window. The aircon was very cold and the water heater is not hot at all. The amenities was complete, the bed was comfortable. What I like from the hotel is the location.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Redtop Hotel Convention Center; City: Jakarta Java; Review: If you are looking for food, this hotel is located right in the pecenongan street, one of the famous steet that full of night food stalls. I stayed in this hotel for two nights. The hotel is very clean. The check in and check out process is fast. The amenities in the room are complete. The room that I stayed in had a good city view. The breakfast is good. Jaunda railway station and trans jakarta busway terminal is about 15 minutes walking from the hotel. It is very easy to find restaurant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fort Canning Lodge; City: Singapore; Review: I spent one night in this hotel. The location is very attractive. It is very near to dhoby ghaut mrt station. And the singapore national museum is within walking distance. It is in front of fort canning park. The hotel itself is near orchard road, and we can walk to orchard road easily. During my staying in the hotel, I stayed at the twelfe floor rooms. From my room, I can see singapore sight very clear, although it is not the tallest building in singapore. The rooms are extremely clean, the amenities are very good. The breakfast are delicious and I love the bread that they made. The hitel also have swimming pool but unfortunately I don't have more time to swim. The room rate is reasonable due to the proximity to various tourist attraction, but still the rate is cheaper than those hotels nearby.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dunes Hotel Apartments Oud Metha; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: This is one of the best hotel that I stayed at. I stayed in this hotel for three nights. The most important point is the location. It is about 15 minutes walking distance from Oud Mehta metro station. In front the hotel there are two convenient stores where I can buy some personal and daily needs. The staffs are very friendly and very helpfull. I stayed in a very huge room, fully furnished with washing machine, kitchen apparels and utensils, DVD player and home cinema, etc. The wifi is very fast, I can download several things in a short time. The hotel has gym and outdoor swimming pool. The gym opened from 6 am to 10 pm and I used it every morning before doing my bussiness. This is a perfect hotel for me and I will stayed again there when I visit Dubai; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Seasons Towers Hotel; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: In early January, I spent five nights in this hotel. The location is one of the strong point for this hotel. It is located in burjurman area, just short walking distance from metro station, carefour and malls. Taxi can he easily found in the mall basement or sometimes in front of the hotel. The big bus, wonder bus tour outlet and bus stop were very close. The check in and check out process were very easy and fast. Although the rooms were not as big as my previous hotel in Dubai, but it was adequate since we will spent most of our times outside the hotel seeking adventures and excitement around Dubai. The internet was fast. The only minor disadvantages was only the breakfast. The buffet dishes were almost the same within our stays, and if you got the breakfast late you will be eating in the cafe instead in the mezzanine dining room. Although the menu in the cafe almost the same as in the dining room on the second floor but some of the menu is not available in the cafe. The cleanliness and overall services are excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana; City: Abu Dhabi Emirate of Abu Dhabi; Review: I stayed in this Hotel twice, in July and December. This hotel is a luxury hotel which will make you enjoy staying there. The location of the hotel is very attractive, it was next to the Abu Dhabi Palace and in front of the Emirates hotel complex. in the morning and nights I can see beautiful lights from those places. Although there were no big convenient store nearby, but you can reach nearby marina mall by taxis. The rooms are quite spacious and comfort. The room amenities are perfect. The cleanliness is absolutely excellent. The check in and check out process is speedy and the staffs are very friendly, especially Betsy in the reception desk. My vacation in the hotel is perfect, but there is one minor things to be fixed is the internet, there is no free wifi in the rooms and if you want to have wifi in your rooms you have to pay quite expensive even for what they called as 7 days internet packet. the free wifi is available in the lobby and dining rooms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel 81 Palace; City: Singapore; Review: I spent one night in January in this hotel. The location is approximately 10 minutes walk from aldjuned MRT station. There are some 81 hotels chain in that area, so you have to make sure know which one you are going to stay before you check in. The room was not big but adequately and the bed was comfortable. The hotel was old and many things to be fixed. The check in and check out process was speedy. Overall services are adequate since I only spent one night in this hotel, I didn't have much to comment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Grand Central; City: Singapore; Review: Early January, I brought my family to Singapore and we stayed at this hotel. The hotel is strategically located on the famous Orchard Road. in front of the hotel, there is various food stall that opened early in the morning up to late night. the hotel is very clean and the bed is very relaxing and enjoyable. I love the water purification machine that was installed in each room, so that we can drink hot or cold water without have to buy bottled water from nearby shops. The bathroom is clean. the hotel is within walking distances from various malls and two MRT station, the sommerset and dhoby ghaut MRT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Downtown Convention Center; City: San Diego California; Review: I stayed in this hotel in early march when the weather was slightly cool although not freezing. I stayed for four days and I can say this hotel is pleasant, the location is extremely strategic, and all the reception staffs are quite friendly. The location is just few minutes walking distances to various places such as gaslamp quarters, horton plaza, convention center, santa fee depot, etc. I am pleased because the hotel is within walking distance from the metro platform (the red line). The room that I got was 401, it was a large room with huge and comfortable bed, the cleanliness is excellent, the bathroom amenities and TV channel is good. There is a safe deposit bos in the room but be careful you have to pay several dollars if you used it, so I didn't use it at all. The check in and check out process is quite simple and fast. The breakfast is american breakfast with bananas and apples, oats and cereal, cakes and breads and not to kention yogurts. Overall in my experience, everythings was excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge by Wyndham San Diego Downtown Convention Center; City: San Diego California; Review: The hotel is located on Logan street, it is near barrio logan. It was about 23 USD and 15 minutes taxi ride from the airport. The hotel is placed just infront of main street which I don,t recall the name. Next to the hotel there are various shops, and within walking distance there is big convenient store and restaurants. Overall I like stayed at the hotel, although I just stayed there only for one night. The check in process was so simple and fast, as well as the check out process the next day. The room is big enough, although rather old. The bed was comforting and relaxing. The cleanliness was adequate, the bathroom amenities were good. The american breakfast were good enough, although not many choices. overall everything was good for me; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Costa Sands Resort Sentosa; City: Sentosa Island; Review: I spent one night in this hotel. The check in and check out process were swift. But unfortunately you have to carry all your belongings by yourself, and to make it more complicated there wasn't any elevator. I got two rooms for my family, 305 and 306. The room key were the old type and not key card so it colud not be fitted into my wallet. The rooms were not spacious, and not to small either. The cleanliness was good. There is also television set with mostly local channels. The aircon was cool. The water heater was also perfect but need to be adjust manually and it was an old type one. There was no chair avaliable in the room. There was also no complimentary bottled water available. There was no toileteries also. In conclusion you have to be prepared to have everything your own, but it is worthed. I don't have breakfast plan in y reservation, but you can have breakfast in nearby cafe or in the restaurant. There were many slot machines which used old 1SGD coin to kill your time. The swimming pool was very clean, warm even in the morning and night and very relaxing. One benefit, the resort provide us free timely transfer to harbour front ferry terminal. But it doesn't provide us with daily monorail ticket like the one I had in the resort nearby. The location is perfect, the back door is just two-three minutes walking from Siloso beach, but you have to walk a very steep stairs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MaxOne Hotel at Kramat; City: Jakarta Java; Review: I stayed in this hotel because of the proximity to University of Indonesia. The hotel was good and very efficient. The price is acceptable. I don't have meal plan in my reservation so I could not make any comment about the breakfast. There is several fast food restaurant nearby, so breakfast is not a big problem. The check in and check out process were swift and efficient. The room was not spacious. The bed was comfortable and the air-con was cool, wify was fast enough, tv-channels selection were acceptable, toiletries were good. There are also several convenient stores nearby, so it is very easy to buy something I need.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amaris Hotel Senen; City: Jakarta Java; Review: I spent one night in this hotel. This is a budget hotel located near Atrium Shopping Centre. The check in and check out process was fast. The room was small but adequate. The air con was cool. The cleanliness was good. The bed was comfortable. I can't make any comment on breakfast since I reserved for room only.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Planet Palembang; City: Palembang South Sumatra Sumatra; Review: I stayed at this hotel for one night. The location is good just a few minutes walk from central hospital and short distance from main road. The hotel was clean, the aircon was cool, the bathroom was clean. The wify was fast enough. The check in and check out process were swift. The price was reasonable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Arista Hotel Palembang; City: Palembang South Sumatra Sumatra; Review: I stayed in this hotel for three nights. The hotel is strategically located in the heart of palembang. in front of the hotel there are masive mall complex and siloam hospital. The hotel was very cozy, the room was spacious, the bed was comfortable. The entertainment and toilet amenities were excellent. the cleanliness was good. the breakfast was very tasty with different menu for three days. the check in and check out process were simple and fast; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 San Diego Airport Harbor; City: San Diego California; Review: I spent 4 nights in this motel. It is extremelly near the airport. From the airport you can take free shuttle to exit near middletown MTS station and walk several minutes to the motel. The motel is only minutes walking from MTS middletown station. Therefore you can hear planes coming down and going from the airport The room is big, with queen size bed. The bed is comfortably ok. The amenities are good. The television channel are ok, since I spent the nights not for watching TV. The aircon is ok. There is also vending machine and pool if you want ti use it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Anugerah Palembang; City: Palembang South Sumatra Sumatra; Review: I spent two nights in this hotel. The hotel is strategically located near the heart of Palembang. If the traffic were not crowded, it took about 20 minutes by taxy. The hotel is a well preserved old four storeys hotel. on the first floor, there are 24 hour McD and some restaurants, so eating is not a problem. The price is reasonable. The check-in and check out process is fast and efficient. The room was standard room. The bed was comfortable. The toilet and its toiletries are good and clean. The aircon was cool. The breakfast was standard one and tasty. Overall, it is a nice and comfortable hotel to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Columbia Restaurant; City: Tampa, FL; Review: The portions are HUGE! Everything is yummy and the service and ambiance play a BIG part in the experience. I recommend the sangria with champagne - great table side presentation!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Hotel Indianapolis Airport; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Went for a relatives wedding and the reception/brunch were wonderful. The lobby was also very attractive and there was ample parking. The rooms were dirty. The sleep number beds did not work. The vent in the shower didn't work. Despite having three people in the room for three days, each day we only had enough towels for two people. And finally, we had a very negative experience where despite numerous attempts and calls to the front desk, our room was not cleaned/serviced. The staff was less than helpful and it was terrible to feel like an inconvenience as a guest when asking for clean towels. I was also underwhelmed with the response from the GM, who gave me a half-hearted apology, blamed their Hispanic employees, and asked us to give them a second chance. No thanks.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: JW MarriottTucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Amazing service and amenities. The food was great, despite making it for a large number of people. It was beautiful and relaxing - they thought of everything!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Great service, amenities, and rooms. The suites are comfortable and spacious. The happy hour is a great bonus with some yummy snacks and free drinks. AMAZING breakfast with tons of hot items and lots of options.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Empress Tea Room & Bistro; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Was there for a group lunch and presentation and it was very nice! We jumped right into the presentation and weren't able to hear about the tea room or what we were being served, but it was all delicious. The peach tea was fabulous and there were some great sandwiches/croissants! The scones and desserts were wonderful, especially the chocolate covered strawberries and pumpkin-walnut filled filo bites were awesome! The decor was whimsical and fun - it was all done very nicely. It was a little expensive, over $20 for high tea, including tip and tax, but for a special occasion it's a nice treat!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Cafe on the Tampa Riverwalk; City: Tampa, FL; Review: First, let me just say if you're planning on stopping here to eat, make sure you have triple the amount of time you think you need. Or better yet, pick a different Columbia location all together. We stopped in for lunch on a Sunday at about 2pm. It was fairly busy, but still a few open tables/spots at the bar. We were told it was open seating, found a spot, and then waited 15 minutes for it to be cleared (and we basically cleared it ourselves, putting everything on a nearby tray and desperately trying to make eye contact with any server walking by). Our server was MIA most of the time and never said more to us than "I'll bring your check" towards the end of the meal, but rather a very kind other server kept checking in on us and making sure we had our water (never refilled) and took our orders. I understand restaurants get busy, I get servers get stressed, but this was possibly THE WORST service I've ever received. Our server, again, passed by our table NUMEROUS times, did bring us our utensils, and stood over our table setting them without speaking a word. The other kind server was obviously flustered too and kept having to cover for him, in the midst of being incredibly busy herself. The food took a long time, which would be totally fine if everything else was acceptable. Of course the 1905 salad is very good, as are the plantains and the special, Pollo Manchego. The pollo empanadas were so-so, but we would not get them again. We tried to get some cash to tip the waitress that had actually been helpful after asking if we could get cash back (which we were told we could), but then when we went up to the bar to try, were told we were not able to? Overall, terrible experience, would never go back to this location and cannot recommend it to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Florida Avenue Brewing; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Phenomenal brewery! Was here for a private event and absolutely loved every minute of it! The blueberry ale was phenomenal, I am trying to find where else they sell it in Florida! They have lots of seating, comfortable couches, bar stools, tables, plus lots of fun games. Their schedule of events looks amazing too, with trivia, yoga, bike nights, lots of variety and types of things for multiple interests. The owners were fantastic, so wonderful and accommodating and gave us a tour of the brewery, which has some cool history, especially where some of the machinery came from! Overall the atmosphere was casual and friendly, the beer was fantastic, and we would recommend it to anyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whatever Pops; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Absolutely fantastic. Did not think I'd ever write a review about a popsicle, but if you pass it, you should absolutely stop and you will be impressed. We tried the Earl Grey Lavender Lemon and another that was Banana Coconut. Both were fantastic and we'd recommend Whatever Pops to anyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Jennifer Lopez Cuddles with Daughter Emme as Fiancé Alex Rodriguez Grabs Dinner with His Girls; Abstract: Jennifer Lopez Cuddles with Daughter; Category: movies
Title: Prince Harry acknowledges tensions with William in ITV interview; Abstract: Britain's Prince Harry has acknowledged tensions with his older brother Prince William for the first time, saying they are on "different paths."; Category: lifestyle
Title: 5 of the best places in San Diego for gorgeous (and free!) views; Abstract: Add San Diego to your travel bucket list. The Southern California city offers incredible beach views in multiple areas. The best part? They're free!; Category: travel
Title: Lady Gaga, Jim Carrey, Christina Hendricks and Pete Davidson are all single again, plus more celeb love life news for late October 2019; Abstract: A wave of pre-holiday breakups rock Hollywood, plus more celeb love life updates for late October 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Meghan Markle's Leather Pencil Skirt is a Powerful Statement Piece; Abstract: Meghan Markle stepped out for an important guest panel appearance in a maroon long-sleeved top with an eye-catching red leather pencil skirt.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Celebs celebrate Halloween 2019; Abstract: Here's how the stars dressed up while celebrating Halloween this year!; Category: entertainment
Title: Tom Brady: When it comes to the future, my focus is on this season; Abstract: "I'm not thinking about many things beyond this week."; Category: sports
Title: Meghan Markle is being criticized for doing the same things that Kate Middleton is praised for, and a royal expert says it wouldn't be happening if she were white; Abstract: Markle received backlash when her bodyguard told fans not to take photos. However, Middleton was recently called "down to earth" for the same thing.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Wisconsin bus driver saves children wandering in snow, as deadly Arctic air mass grips US; Abstract: As bitter cold took hold across the Midwest earlier this week, a sharp-eyed bus driver in Wisconsin was credited with helping rescue two children who were very underdressed for the weather conditions.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold Story of English; Author: Visit Amazon's John McWhorter Page; Review: OK, I am no linguist and could be missing a lot but I think the this book makes its point in the first two, or at most, most three chapters. After that you are reading repetition. Still, to me at least, those few chapters were worth the price. Unlike the author, however, I do not think of Do as useless nor do I think of the ing ending as useless. In most languages, as he tells it, I write would be adequate but in English it is I am writing. But say you write for a living (I write in English) how would you express that in other tongues? Just wondering. One thing I am wondering about. He writes convincingly about how Celtic grammar affected English grammar but why are there so few Celtic words in English? Am I missing something here? I am asking questions, not casting cold water.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Malachy McCourt's History of Ireland; Author: Visit Amazon's Malachy McCourt Page; Review: The man can write but he needs to get his facts down. To be honest I have just scanned the book but found so many factual errors it was plain stupid. It is a small thing but he could not even get the date of the first executions after the Easter Rising right. If you are just looking for a good read and do not care to much about facts this might be OK.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Force of Nature: The Unlikely Story of Wal-Mart's Green Revolution; Author: Visit Amazon's Edward Humes Page; Review: I have worked for Walmart for ten years now. When I went to work there the only real emphasis on recycling was cardboard. Then suddenly there were training classes, all sorts of initiatives. As department manager in hardware I saw the clamshell packaging for many items replaced with cardboard packaging. Recycling was introduced for plastic and paper. As a sales floor associate I have not seen everything that was done up close (changes to delivery fleets etc) but we were updated regularly. What really hit me is that the push is constant, not just a fashion. This book really brings the whole thing home to me. The astonishing thing to me is that the company does not do that much to tout what it is doing to its customer base. Oh, there is some signage, just not enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pint-Sized Ireland: In Search of the Perfect Guinness; Author: Visit Amazon's Evan McHugh Page; Review: It is not as true today but people would have endless arguments and sometimes serious falling outs on the subject of which pub had the best pint. It is true, two pubs next door to each other can have very different pints, one barely drinkable, the other, well God's gift to the Irish. Mr McHugh decides to seek that holy grail, the perfect pint and he does find it. I will not spoil the book for you by revealing the location. The fun, of course, is in the search, not the discovery. A good read even for someone who has been over this path many times before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Years Before the Mast: A Personal Narrative of Life at Sea (Penguin Classics); Author: Richard Henry Dana Jr.; Review: I first read this book when I was a teen and it is one I keep returning to. Just a classic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Winemaker; Author: Visit Amazon's Noah Gordon Page; Review: Story telling as you would expect it from Noah Gordon. I just felt that the ending was flat or just not there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Winemaker; Author: Visit Amazon's Noah Gordon Page; Review: Story telling as you would expect it from Noah Gordon. I just felt that the ending was flat or just not there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Night's Fun: A Book About Irish Traditional Music; Author: Visit Amazon's Ciaran Carson Page; Review: At one point in the book Ciaran talks about leaving a session and how it is the sound of the flute that stays with you as you walk away. You would know that he is a flute player. Now it is not often that I have left a session when there was still music being played but I can think of many times approaching a venue and the clear sound of the flute over everything would make me hasten my steps. I have been part of Irish music sessions now maybe for even longer than Ciaran and this book should be sort of unnecessary but it sure reminds me of a lot of good times even if they have not stopped.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1916; Author: Visit Amazon's Morgan Llywelyn Page; Review: Maybe Ms. Llywelyn should stick to prehistory. I had read all of her previous books and enjoyed them and when 1916 was published I did not wait for reviews. Even if I had I would not have been forewarned as the consensus was that the book had been "meticulously researched". However I opened it and read the cast of characters. There was Thomas MacDonagh described as a university professor. He never made professor. He had applied for a professorship at University College, Galway and if he had succeeded he might have lived to a ripe old age and I might never have been born. I am his grandson. The book was immediately spoiled for me. It is not presented as history but as a novel but yet, when a novel involves re-searchable historical facts you would expect them to be accurate. If you know little about this subject you may well enjoy the book just know that you should not rely on it for any facts.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LAUGHTER, TEARS & WONDERS: An Irish Memoir: Childhood and Coming of Age in Dublin 1942-1966 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Niall John Kavanagh Page; Review: Niall Kavanagh and I are contemporaries (I the junior by a couple of years) and we are both Dubliners but there the similarity ends. We never knew each other and he was a Northsider and I was from Sandymount, about as South side as you can get. If you do not know the difference you have not seen The Commitments and that is something you should rectify forthwith and you can do it on Amazon. A great movie. Mr. Kavanagh's book follows a well worn path. Perhaps the greatest of the genre is Sean O'Casey's Knock at the Door. When I was in my teens I read another such book by a man from the North of Ireland and I thought it very good. My Dad, who had received t for review from the Irish Times said how I must never have read O'Casey's book and produced it for me. My Dad went on to write a pretty negative and, in my mind, unfair review of the Northerner's book, not saying it was bad just that it did not match O'Casey and I proceeded to write a letter to the editor attacking my father's view. To my amazement, he was proud of me instead of angry. Where am I going with this? This is a very good and very well written book. The description of some of his more dangerous pranks had me cringing in fear. That is not an easy think to do. Then at times he goes from writing a memoir to writing brief histories of certain times in Ireland. I cringed a little. Raconteurs often do a bit less research than they should when writing about historical events. In a few chapters he was writing about members of my family and not only did he not make mistakes but he nailed it in the broader sense. I suppose I have to have a quibble or two. In a couple of places there were expressions that just were not known then. One was "Way to go." I do not remember the other but it was similar. Them there were a couple of song printed that were claimed to be traditional which have known authors and which are subject to copyright. He has promised to take care of that. Buy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: La Quinta Inn Albuquerque Airport; City: Albuquerque New Mexico; Review: Reservation was messed up. I had 3 nights and they thought it was only one night. The housekeeper woke my husband trying to get us to leave. The rooms are clean but the hotel is very dated with only outside access.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Albuquerque; City: Albuquerque New Mexico; Review: I would give 5 stars if the room had not been so cold because the hear was off and it took nearly 4 hours to not have to wear a heavy coat in the room. The full kitchen is great and the property is well maintained. The Breakfast is better than most and the serving staff is very friendly. We will stay there again no doubt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Henderson South Las Vegas; City: Henderson Nevada; Review: This was a chosen hotel for our stay in LV but it could not have been better. Convenient and had everything we needed. This was a planned trip and we wanted to have fun and also have the opportunity of having a great place to stay while completing business. This place did all of this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Journal Center; City: Albuquerque New Mexico; Review: This was the first time we stayed in a Homewood Suites and we were very pleased. The room was wonderful with a full sized fridge and even had a 2 burner stove. Having the bedroom separate from the living room was very nice. The room was quiet and the staff was wonderful to work with. Could not have been a better stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Suites; City: Moab Utah; Review: Went there to visit family and stayed here for 2 nights. Staff very friendly and helpful and the hotel was very clean. Room had everything we needed. Though a bit outdated it still was just fine. Breakfast was OK but not the best space.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Journal Center; City: Albuquerque New Mexico; Review: We have stayed here before and it is a great hotel that is clean with suites. Would recommend to anyone. It is in a great location and is quiet. There are different suite sizes to just understand that when booking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Journal Center; City: Albuquerque New Mexico; Review: I find this hotel convenient and having everything we need when we go to Albuquerque It is convenient to what we want to see and do and we find the suite style of this Hotel to be great and having a full fridge and stove is a wonderful aspect of being able to have left overs etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Durham North I 85; City: Durham North Carolina; Review: Met family at this inn while family member was having hospitalization at Duke. The hotel offers shuttle to and from the hospital and will provide a cab after 3pm at no additional charge. The room was one of their suites and it was great. The room was quiet, clean and very well appointed. I would definitely recommend this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Palve Sugavasam; City: Ooty Udhagamandalam The Nilgiris District Tamil Nadu; Review: This is the right place to stay for family. I stay there with my family for 3 days, the hotel was spacious and clean. The staffs are very friendly and polite, location of the hotel is far away from city and very peaceful situated near a tea estate. It is little difficult to find the place from the town. I would reommend this hotel to anyone who is visiting Ooty. Food is ok and but little costly. The service are fast and good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Adhi Manor; City: Mysuru Mysore Mysore District Karnataka; Review: Don;t stay until and unless you have no choice, I had a horrible experience. The staffs are not honest and they will rob you. Not worth your money. After food the waiter never returns your balance money. You have to fight for the money to be returned, The commited rates are not clear, it depend on the person on reception on that particular shift. Total rating horrible service.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ashirwaad Holiday Apartments; City: Benaulim Salcette South Goa District Goa; Review: I have been a travller from quite sometimes. I have left my presence in the highways for years and stayed at many places, I have seen many good hotels, cottages etc. but people this is one of the best accomodations i have ever stayed. The appartment will give you all the freedom like home. The guys who maintained this appartments are so humble that you will not feel like a stranger at the place. I would happily come again and stay at this place. On more thing, this place is not for those people who want good service like at the ring of intercom dinner or lunch is delivered at your place. This is definitely not for those guys.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Landmark; City: Himmatnagar Sabarkantha District Gujarat; Review: This is a hotel which suits most the budget of most of the travellers. If you are driving then his is the place to stopover with ample parking space, with security at night. The hotel rooms and washroom are very clean. It provide you with all the basic amenities. The service is quick and food is also very good. This is one of the most secure hotel for family in NH8. If you are travelling towards Delhi or Mumbai this is a place you can stop for the night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol; City: Hoofddorp Haarlemmermeer North Holland Province; Review: I like the hotel at the first look. It was very need and clean, they have a good breakfast in the morning with lots of variety to choose from. The only drawback that i have notice is that the rooms temperature control, everytime you have to talk to the reception if you want the AC on. The hotel facility is good, confortable and recomended for a short trip. Good Hotel to stop by.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abhishek Beach Resort and Spa; City: Ganpatipule Ratnagiri District Maharashtra; Review: It was a sudden trip to konkan with my family. That day our motive was to just drive and explore the greenery. The sun started setting when we reach Ganpatipule, I was looking for the hotels everywhere, MTDC was available but there was no AC rooms and the non ACs are very costly. At last I found the hidden treasure "Abhishek Beach Resort", hidden behind the tall trees. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms are very spacious and clean. The room service was very fast but the food was on higher side (Cost wise). The only disadvantage of the resort is the approach....It is not visible from the road and the approach is like OFF Road drive. Otherwise a good hotel with a beautiful view of the sea from your balcony.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RNS Residency; City: Murdeshwar Uttar Kannada District Karnataka; Review: The hotel is quite reasonable in price. The ambiance is also good but the rooms needs renovation. the walls are all worn out. The rooms are very comfortable and the view towards the sea from the room is excellent. The food was also good. I would say the only good hotel in that place with ample of parking space for traveler like me who prefer self driving as the best mode of travel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Jaisalmer Palace; City: Jaisalmer Jaisalmer District Rajasthan; Review: The place was good and comfortable to stay. The attitude of the staff is really good and friendly. The owner was very helpful and will try to help you and please you at any cost. The only drawback is the food are very costly but that is also not an issue as near the fort you will find good eating place. So a place recommended but if you are driving your own vehicle then there is not parking but you can park outside. As Jaisalmer is tourist friendly area and people are good so your car is safe. Overall a very good hotel and nice staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Heeralal Bikaner; City: Bikaner Bikaner District Rajasthan; Review: I was bit reluctant to book this hotel through goibibo but I have taken a chance and booked. The hotel is really need and clean. The staff was very friendly and take care of you well. The restaurants at the first floor and ground serve you good veg food. The attitude of the manager and staff are very much customer oriented. Overall a good hotel to stay in Bikaner. The hotel is very near to all the major attraction like Junagarh fort, National Camel Research Center etc. It is near to NH so it is very convenient to reach any place. A good place away from the growded streets.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Orchid Central Shimoga; City: Shimoga Shimoga District Karnataka; Review: I was driving to mysore with my family. I thought instead of National highways i will take state highways so the drove via Shimoga. Since I have a kid I wanted to break the journey for the night so choose this hotel. The room is very clean and spacious. The breakfast spread is also good and the overall the stay was good. This is a value for money in a small town like Shimoga.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity New Delhi; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: The hotel is good and new. The staff are little inexperience but worth the money. They have spacious clean rooms with good ambiance. Inexperience were showing during the check in but the lady at the counter was polite enough when we are talk to her in high pitch voice due to the waiting time. Overall rooms of improvements are there; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rutu Farm Agri Tourism Holiday Homes; City: Satara Satara District Maharashtra; Review: The place is in the foothill of Panchagani. The room is very clean with large bathroom and green surrounding. A well maintained property with tasty home made food being served to the guest. A home away from home in a nice peaceful location; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ruchi the Prince; City: Mysuru Mysore Mysore District Karnataka; Review: I stayed here during the diwali break. The hotel has spacious room and very polite and helpful staff. They have plenty of indoor car parking which is good if you are driving down in your trip. The garden restaurant in the evening is a much try. You can definitely have a romantic candle light dinner at this place........the good is also ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Desert Haveli Resort Camp; City: Jodhpur Jodhpur District Rajasthan; Review: The place is far away from the city noise. The cottages are very comfortable and designed in traditional village set up. The staffs are very polite and ever ready to help. The food is little costly here but you have no choice as there is no options nearby. But the place is great value for money; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Costa Del Sol Holiday Homes; City: Margao South Goa District Goa; Review: If you are going to Goa for a relaxing weekend then this is the right accommodation. As a roadie I always love my car and I cannot be secure if my car is not securely parked, In this place you will get all type of security for your car as well as yours. The rooms are clean and spacious, the staff was very humble and polite and always ready to help. They are always ready to help. They will fulfill your requirement as much as possible. This time we were 3 adult and 1 child and we inform the person that the bed will be little smaller for the child and the 2 adult. The person in-charge go out of way and provide us another extra bed with addition to the one extra bed i have paid. This gesture was very impressive. Whenever I go to Goa, I always stay in south and this is one of the best and recommended place for family visitors and the people who want peace. At this place you will not get the service like a hotel as this is not a hotel but a holiday home situated in a calm housing society. This is a place worth your money. Highly recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shenbaga Hotel Convention Centre; City: Pondicherry Union Territory of Pondicherry; Review: I visited this place during the year end on a vacation to south India. I was with my family and the hotel was liked by everyone. My daughter liked the swimming pool at the terrace of the hotel and the view of the sea from the hotel terrace is also superb. A clean and comfortable hotel to stay with plenty of car parking. Car parking is always a must amenity as I always drive on my vacations. A value for money; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Byblos Hotel Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: My company booked this hotel for me. After reading lots of negative review about the hotel I was little disappoint but when I checked in at the hotel I was very comfortable. The room service was very good, nice and friendly staff, always ready to help and guide. I feel like home at this place, yes the music is quite loud at the night time but since I was very tired of the hectic meetings and travel that it does not bother me much. So has a good night sleep...........A good place overall; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aditi Comforts Service Apartment Hotel; City: Karwar Uttar Kannada District Karnataka; Review: My wife was little disappointed when we drive inside the Aditi comforts parking but when we enter the room she was very pleased to see well maintained and clean rooms. It was indeed a very well maintained place with all modern accessories for a home. We took a 2BHK room, we cooked our dinner at the room as fish and prawns are available very cheap in Karwar. Overall a very nice place to stay. I would definitely recommend this place to all the travelers like me. Keep up the good work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SAI Sangam International Hotel; City: Belgaum Belgaum District Karnataka; Review: This is the second time I am staying in the hotel as I could not find any hotel with decent parking at the night time. This time also I book a family room and the same room was allotted to me. There was no change in the room 4 years before. The same damages in the walls, unclean toilet, list is long........the hotel really need renovation. the plus point is that it has a very secure parking and friendly staff.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grande Vista Tarkarli; City: Tarkarli Sindhudurg District Maharashtra; Review: The rooms are very spacious and clean. The major plus point of this place is it is next to the beach and has a clean private beach at the backyard. The place is very secure with CCTV coverage everywhere and a very secured locked car parking too. The price is also quite reasonable and the staff are also very humble. Initially when we check in there were some problems in the room with non functional Gyser, AC was tripped but the staff attended the same politely, they were very polite. Overall a place of my like and I would recommend this place to fellow travelers. After all my 5 year old daughter also like the place and she was requesting me to visit this place again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Fox Hotel Delhi Airport; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: I stay in this hotel is it was booked by my office. That day there was no options as all nearby hotels are booked. I stayed here for 3 nights, the rooms are compact for single occupancy and clean. The room needs better sound proof. Some group of foreigners were already booked on my floor and all sort of noise were coming inside the room at 2 am post mid night. The room really require better sound proof. Others are all ok, they should provide a mini bar as it is a start hotel, only a freezer dose not work. Yes Staffs were very helpful expect the ladies in receptions who needs hours to check in one guest.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trinity House; City: Panchgani Satara District Maharashtra; Review: A very reasonable price for the rooms. I stay for one night as we were on a weekend break. The place is located at a very quite environment and the view from the room is very beautiful. The care taker is very good, he takes care of your needs very well. The amenities at the room is basic as this is not a luxury hotel but you will love the place once you stay there. Special mention to the food, it was one of the tastiest i eat in the area. A home cooked food in a very reasonable price. Overall a very good place for a short break from the hassle of the city life; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ginger Hotel Gurugram; City: Gurugram Gurgaon Gurgaon District Haryana; Review: The hotel is good for business travel. Clean and spacious rooms with nice cost bed. I travel for a extended business trip from Noida on my way back to Mumbai. The staff are very generous and helpful specially Chandan who is at the reception. It was a good stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeevan Village Adventure Resort; City: Mahabaleshwar Satara District Maharashtra; Review: Going to Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar during the month of Feb-Mar is like a ritual for my family as they like the varities of ripped strawberries available in that season. We have stayed in most of the hotels in this area but I would say this resort is one of the best. There is no complaint about the resort, the staffs are very nice, always polite and helpful. They maintain the resort so well that it is flawless, very clean and spacious. They gave the adventure games as complimentary which is a good time pass for the kids. I would definitely recommend this resort to anybody who goes there. I stayed here for 2 nights and there is no complaint. There is a small drawback, the resort is little away from the main road and the approach road to the resort is little narrow, once inside the resort you will find a good view rooms with good homely environment. Overall a 5 start for the service and kudos to the team who manages it with such a friendly atmosphere for the guest to enjoy. Keep up the good work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CSS Abode; City: Noida Gautam Buddha Nagar District Uttar Pradesh; Review: I stayed at this place for 4 days during one of my project visit. The place is not less than a 4 start hotel will all the required facilities given. A well maintained and clean place with very helpful caretakers. The food is just like home made food and taste good, thanks to the cook who is ready to prepare whatever is ask for (Ofcourse for a charge) but a recommended place to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wave Wayanad; City: Ambalavayal Wayanad District Kerala; Review: The place is excellent for the family trip. All the rooms are very neat and clean, well maintained facing the lake side. The person Anil was very helpful and polite and make your stay very comfortable. All the staffs are very happy to help you and make you stay comfortable. The only drawback is the approach road to the resort, the resort management should at least make it smooth as it is quite damaged when I visited. This is just a minor issue, once you are inside the resort it is very comfortable and you can enjoy your stay here at this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Princess (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Little Mermaid (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Free Kindle Books: Where to find and download Free Books for Kindle; Author: Visit Amazon's Lennox Louis Page; Review: Who would have known there were so many free books online for your kindle? I recently purchased a kindle, which is quite pricey itself, and realized that the endless purchasing of materials actually diverted my attention to other pastimes to save money. Not anymore! This book pointed my attention to countless websites that offer free kindle books, and it also gives helpful information on obtaining your choice kindle books for free. Usually when you think "free" you think of shifty, illegitimate websites that are not legal or websites with dishonest, devious intentions. These websites are safe, truly providing the promised product with no hidden agendas. This definitely comforted my worries. No kindle, no problem. Occasionally for school reports I need book on my computer for linking and citing. This book teaches you how to download these books in pdf files, so they can be used for this purpose. For lighter travel, the books can even be read on your cell phone. Thank you for this gift! I can not begin to think how much I have saved already and how much I will save in the future. Make this one purchase, which is so little it is basically free, and you will see how it basically bought itself. 5/5 stars!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memory Improvement: How To Improve Your Memory In Just 30 Days; Author: Visit Amazon's Ron White Page; Review: Being a college student and language major (Japanese as a matter of fact), this product is a god-send. I can not tell you how helpful this book has been in my language studies. For each test, hundreds of kanji and hundreds of vocabulary have to be readily available and the skills in this book has paved the way for better memory retention for my tests and conversational speaking. Not only can I remember lots of information, the time spent memorizing and studying has been significantly reducing, freeing up time for other important facets of life. The concept of revamping your "file system" seems difficult, however, the process is fun and very easy to understand. The book itself gives ample examples and set by set instructions as well as the thought process behind the process itself. The book even explains how you can easily remember and retain poem information, presentations, speeches, languages, extensive numbers, faces, names, and much more. It always feels nice to have people compliment you upon your memory and skills, and this could be your secret! 5/5 stars!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forever Girl: Forever Girl Series, Volume One: Sophia's Journey (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Hamilton Page; Review: Forget the sappy world of Twilight and step into the paranormal fantasy world of The Forever Girl. Involving a complicated, involved love story between Sophia and Charles, you get to unearth the skeletons hiding in Sophia's closet and discover a twisted world of murder. Truly Charles sex-appeal is apparent making the love story attractive yet enticing. I will say there are a few adult scenes, however, they are tasteful, yet nothing too embarrassing. Moreover, you will be shocked and surprised with the conclusion involving Ivory. Finally a story with a strong female character that truly gets to play the role of heroine and save the ones she truly cares and loves! Not to mention you get a glimpse into the world and rituals of wiccans, debunking the stereotype, yet involving the perfect, interesting world of fantasy. True dark magic is used for the story, yet, the description and research was perfectly planned and executed. Truly the story was well paced, supplying excellent amounts of background information along with supporting characters to hinder and aid the quest. If this sounds interesting, I guarantee you will enjoy this urban fantasy. I am quite intrigued with the author, and if you enjoyed this one, you may like Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, Book 1).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter; Author: Visit Amazon's Seth Grahame-Smith Page; Review: When I first glanced at the title of book, I was a little skeptical, concluding this story must be "cheesy" or ridiculous, however, I was pleasantly incorrect. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter truly was clever and humorous, being a unique twist and rewrite of history using vampires. Truly a work of art, describing a venerable son's ultimate revenge and quest of vengeance for his dear mother. It is interesting to think of an alternate world, where Lincoln was not only the savior of our land in terms of moral standards and humanity, but a savior of a horrific world ridden with vampires. The author went to extreme detail to create plausible story, using real evidence to convince the skeptical audience. I particularly enjoyed the addition of the photos documenting the existence of vampires and Abraham's own involvement in the issue. Pleasantly placed, and delicately written, this book is a great, quick read for that sudden jolt of horror, humor, and history. In all, I found myself having difficulties putting the novel down! To say the least, the book was both funny and touching. I cannot wait to read more by this author! I recently just read another novel called The Forever Girl: Forever Girl Series, Volume One: Sophia's Journey (Volume 1), which also blends history and fantasy. It is a lighter read, however, some at the scenes at the end were really similar creating a familiar air. I am now a fantasy convert! 4/5 stars!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: French. Learn the Easy Way; Author: Visit Amazon's Jacques Boucher Page; Review: Excellent book! I love learning languages (I currently speak English and Japanese), and I desperately wanted to add French to my list. Thus, I started the difficult task of finding information and attempting to teach myself. However, this proved to be quite difficult until I found this book! "French: Learn the Easy Way," indeed makes learning French easy and uncomplicated. This book describes how the language is organized, and how one can use the organization within his or her own language studies. Truly the organization can be the secret to easy learning and memorization. The book also provides a method that allows you to easily construct your own sentences. As long as you use the building blocks provided, you can literally build your own language constructions. Perhaps my favorite aspect is the fact the book allows me to learn the language at my own pace. With my busy work and family schedule, it is difficult to find time to take classes and sometimes hard to even sit down with a book. With this book, I have learned the importance of constant practice of pronunciation and sentence construction. The book gives the reader the tools to learn the art of creating your own immersion situation. No need to visit Paris or a classroom! Have fun learning a new language!! Effective and Easy to Understand---5/5 stars!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pyrex Easy Grab 2-Quart Casserole Glass Bakeware Dish with Glass Lid; Brand: Pyrex; Review: ty; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy Open Ring Pull Can Opener 1 Pack. Durable Non Slip Rubber Grip Makes Opening Aluminum Container Tabs; Brand: Jokari; Review: IT WORKS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MOSO NATURAL Air Purifying Bag. Bamboo Charcoal Air Freshener, Deodorizer, Odor Eliminator, Odor Absorber For Cars and; Brand: MOSO NATURAL; Review: HANGING BY CAT LITTER BOX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courant 1.2 Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle Kec121s (1.2 Liter); Brand: Courant; Review: SIS LOVES IT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strathwood Basics Folding Hardwood Armchair, Set of 2; Brand: Strathwood by Amazon.com; Review: ty; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lipper International 8813 Bamboo Wood Folding Dishrack, 17-3/4" x 13" x 9-3/4"; Brand: Lipper International; Review: ty; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pyrex 2.0 Quart Aluminum Nonstick Covered Saucepan; Brand: Pyrex; Review: ty; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: T-fal B363S2 Specialty Nonstick Omelette Pan 8-Inch and 10.5-Inch Dishwasher Safe PFOA Free Fry Pan/Saute Pan Cookware Set,; Brand: T-fal; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sienna Multicolored C7 Bubble Light Replacement Christmas Bulbs, 3 Pack; Brand: Sienna; Review: ty; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lily's Home Color Changing Everlasting Tealights Candles with 7 Rainbow Colors- Set of 12; Brand: Lilyshome; Review: ty; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Supply 13 Inch x 17 Inch Parchment Paper; Brand: Kitchen Supply; Review: works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JapanBargain 2565 Porcelain Plate, Dish 7.75-inch, Blue; Brand: JapanBargain; Review: WAS BROKEN, IT LOOKED NICE, but can't use it ... SAD; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rada MFG Rada Cutlery Tomato Slicer, Aluminum Handle, 2 Pack; Brand: Rada MFG; Review: GREAT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homemory 24 PCS Color Changing Tealights LED Flameless Tealights D1.4 xH1.25 Battery Operated Chirstmas Colorful Tea Light; Brand: Homemory; Review: ty; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shark Rocket Portable Corded Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, Fuschia | HV292; Brand: SharkNinja; Review: ty; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black & Decker Portable Corded Vacuum Cleaner; Brand: Black & Decker; Review: ty; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier; Brand: Vicks; Review: ty; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GermGuardian Air Purifier Filter FLT4825 GENUINE HEPA Replacement Filter B for AC4825, AC4825E, AC4300BPTCA, AC4850PT, AC4900CA,; Brand: Germ Guardian; Review: ty; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster Oven, Stainless Steel, TO1303SB; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: ty; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grab Bag Shopping Bag (Pkg Of 2); Brand: As Seen On TV; Review: great , dubble great lol; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VEVA Advanced Filters Premium Carbon Activated Replacement Pre Filter 6 Pack Compatible with Air Purifier Models AC4800 Series (AC4825,; Brand: VEVA; Review: its great, just right for my bedroom, I have COPD, and have my oxygen-concentrate machine to use at night, OK than just to experiment I put the litter pan in the room too ( ONE CAT ) NO PROBLEM :) I leave it on low 24/7 thank you for good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: T-fal C03713 OptiCook Hard Anodized Thermo-Spot Scratch Resistant Titanium Nonstick Oven Safe PFOA Free Square Griddle Cookware, 10.25-Inch, Black; Brand: T-fal; Review: ty; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier, Vicks Humidifier for Bedrooms, Baby, Kids Rooms, 1 Gallon, Auto Shut-Off,; Brand: Vicks; Review: ty; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DHP Parsons Modern Coffee Table, Black Wood Grain; Brand: DHP; Review: ty; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Kursaal Ausonia; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Everything was apsolutly great, rooms, view, staff...No complaints. Nice and clean rooms, good breakfast, staff excellent. I felt like at home. I will come again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Hecco Deluxe; City: Sarajevo Sarajevo Canton; Review: Excellen view, excellent room- had a room on 9th floor, 3 walls in glass so you can see whole town, with 2 big beds and nice and clean bathroom. Very nice and helpfull staff. Would recomed it and certainly came back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Styles Maribor City Center; City: Maribor Styria Region; Review: Center of the town, nice, clean hotel, helpfull staff, good price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Porec; City: Porec Istria; Review: This is the only hotel that works over the winter in Poreč. Nice and clean place, but no heating in a rooms, so it was freezing. Poreč is a nice place but wouldn't go there over the winter again. Breakfast was ok, poor coffee; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Zdravilisce Lasko; City: Lasko Styria Region; Review: Wellnes center-COMPLEX has few hotels , I stayed in an older hotel and it was terrible,. Very expencive, not good service, not nice breakfast and staff not helpfull. Would'n recomend it. When you book a room make sure that it is in new hotel which was nice place. Even we were hotel guest for 2 days they've charged us 5 euros per a day for parking on the hotel paking place.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Grande; City: Celje Styria Region; Review: Hotel is based in good possition in town, near city centre and just 3 min. away from main shopping center. Helpfull and pleasent staff, great pictures in whole hotel, nice breakfast (continental). Good price, not expencive; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Valamar Riviera Hotel Residence; City: Porec Istria; Review: Everything was GREAT! We stayed 3 nights and it was fabulous, room, service, professional staff- GREAT. I would recommend it to everybody. Nice view, good food - breakfast, great location one word PERFECT!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Prestige; City: Belgrade; Review: Hotel was full so we stayed at "annex", which is depadans but it was ok.It is 20 m away from hotel but rooms are tidy and clean, have air condition, tv and fridge.Near railway so sou can hear trains passing by but I slept ok. Price is fair, 45 eur for double room. Breakfast - classical continental, ok. Free parking. Overall ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Kursaal Ausonia; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: This is the second time I'm visiting Florence and staying in this hotel. Have to say that wasn't like 3 years ago, no improvements at all as you would expect in 3 years time. Breakfast was always basic but now it was even worst, for 1-2 days stay is ok but for 5 days or longer is nothing much. If you came to breakfast around 8 or 8,30 there is not much left but as I'm not much of an eater it didn' bother me too much but I think for 4 star hotel there should be better breakfast. What bother me the most was the price and I wasn't happy that I had to pay more then I expected and that I arranged over the email. So be sure when booking this hotel to check all info as some of the info on a website aren't correct. So sorry that this ruined my last day in Florence. Wouldn't stay there anymore, that's for sure.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Valamar Diamant Hotel Residence; City: Porec Istria; Review: Hotel is just GREAT! We stayed there for 3 days in November. Had a great big room, very clean and nice, view to the seaside with balcony. Great food, lots of choices for everybody, from fresh baked bread rols, light breakfast to sweets. Dinner, the same choices for everybody. Hotel staff helpfull, speak almost all languages and solve all your problems in a few minutes. Hotel has a great parking space (free) for hotel guests and big wellness centre. We'll be back agan for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Styles Maribor City Center; City: Maribor Styria Region; Review: This is my second time in Hotel Orel after 4 years.This time I was really surprised that hotel nowadays don't have wi-fi in the rooms, they offer you an internet cable (which is not working) for 6 Eur!!!! Heating is poor, turned off at 10 p.m. (outside temp. were minus 5 and it was snowing) and it was on during day from 6 a.m.-12.a.m. an in te afternoon from 4.p.m. to 10p.m, I have to call them to turn it on in 4:05 pm. When I complained about heating they said that's the policu of hotel. TERRIBLE! The only good thing about this hotel is good location (city centre) and breakfast (continental). You would expect some changes to better after 4 years not the worst.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pohorska Kavarna Guest House; City: Maribor Styria Region; Review: Very nice guest house at great location in Pohorje just 2 min. away from hotel Habakuk. First impression when you enter .... WOW. So pleasent smell of cakes and caramel, very helpful staf, clean and cozy rooms.Good choice of continental breakfast and the best choice of homemade cakes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terme Tuhelj Hotel Well; City: Tuhelj Krapina Zagorje County Central Croatia; Review: It was our first time here. Great hotel, large and functional. Staff helpful and pleasent. We had large, comfort room. Large balcony too. There are 3 swimming pools with thermal water. Spa world very interesting as there are lots of things to do. Food is excellent, great choice. Only thing which needs improving is wifi in a rooms as it is very slow. We will definitly be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana; City: Ljubljana Upper Carniola Region; Review: Visited Ljubljana on 1th April. Hotel met our expectation in total. Comfortable room, big bathroom with shower or bath. Everything is clean and smell nice. Plasma TV in a room, lots of lights. Breakfast contonental, good choice of food, cereals and beverages. Parking is a bit expensive 18 eur per a day in a hotel garage but you can park behind hotel on open parking and it cost me 10 eur for 4 days. And it is good parking too. There is a taxi service in front of hotel so you can quickly get to city centre for 6-8 eur.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B B Graz; City: Graz Styria; Review: Hotel is basic but clean. Staff great, helpful. Parking garage beside hotel. Hotel room big, clean, has basic furniture but quite ok. Pillows flat and uncomfortable we had to ask for another but got the same (so put oneon top of another😊). Restaurant nice and clean, great choice of coffee and tea, breakfast basic (could have more choices). Overall ok, I would recommend it for stay in Graz.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Garmin Etrex Vista Waterproof Hiking GPS (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Garmin; Review: Worked great for me for many years. I really loved that this unit was waterproof. I only gave it 3 stars because the signal reception was VERY weak. It would go in and out under the slightest tree cover. I recently cracked the screen on this unit and upgraded to the new Etrex models, which are of course much better. Wasn't the GPS's fault, but rather mine as I put it in a checked bag at the airport.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VCT - 220V/240V AC 13A Universal Surge Protector / Power Strip with 6 Universal Outlets. 50Hz/60Hz - 450 Joules.; Brand: VCT; Review: Great surge protector if you plan on using it out of the country. It works very well. It appears to be of good quality. Nothing sketch about it. I've been using it in 240volts for a while now. It is rather large, but it has to be for the universal sockets.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech M305 Wireless Mouse (Black); Brand: Logitech; Review: It's a great feeling and looking mouse! It works very well. The range on the Bluetooth is pretty far too. The battery life lasts a little over a month for me even when leaving the mouse on 24/7. Of course, it will depend on how much you actually use it. Definitely recommend this mouse.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Etre Jeune 3.5mm Headphone Jack; Brand: Etre Jeune; Review: This is a nice recharger. You do have to charge 2 batteries at a time. It works well for electronics that eat regular alkaline batteries like candy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk 2GB Class 4 SD Flash Memory Card- SDSDB-002G-B35 (Label May Change); Brand: SanDisk; Review: Works just as it should. A great price, cheaper than I could find anywhere else. Definitely don't hesitate to buy if you need a larger capacity SD card.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garmin eTrex30 GPS; Brand: Garmin; Review: Perfect upgrade over my old Etrex Vista. Love the color and the higher definition on the screen. Being water resistant was a must for me. Comes with a myriad of features. Some of them I will probably never use, but they are good to have. I use this unit for kayaking, backpacking, and 4wheeling. Very high quality. Must have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midland HH50 Pocket Weather Radio; Brand: Midland; Review: This is a great compact weather radio you can stash anywhere. It is small, about 3" long (not including the antenna) 1.75" wide and .75" thick. It fits in your hand very nicely. From my experience, belt clips on radios don't work after they've had some use. This radio's clip appears to be more durable than average. The belt clip is secure and screwed into the body of the radio. It should not pop out or bend unless the clip completely snaps in two. The radio appears and feels to be of high quality. I get good clear reception from my location and on all volume levels. The telescoping antenna is a nice feature if you are having trouble picking up reception, but I have not yet needed the extended antenna. Yes, there is no low battery warning.. You need to keep track of the battery level on your own. It takes 3 AAA batteries. The battery tray cover pops off easily and you do not have to remove the belt clip to access it. The buttons and switches are ergonomic. It's a great high quality compact radio. Not much else to say. 100% satisfied and would buy it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kodak PlaySport (Zx5) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera - Black (2nd Generation); Brand: Kodak; Review: I was very impressed with this video camera. It is indeed safely waterproof and the video and photos are of excellent quality. There was no blurring or pixelation when you move the camera quickly while recording. It also works really well in somewhat low lighting (both pics and video). I used it on the beach and in the ocean. It held up great to the sand and the salt. My only complaint is that this sucker is plug-in recharge only. You can not buy a spare battery. This didn't bother me too much since the battery life is pretty good, but ultimately I like to keep a spare on me to change out throughout the day. I probably wouldn't have bought it if I'd have known that ahead of time - but I would have missed out. This is a superb buy for the price. Compact, high quality and resilient.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 50mm F/1.4D DSLR Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras; Brand: Nikon; Review: Worth every penny! What quality glass. This light-weight lens is quick and sharp. I can do almost anything with it. This is a must have and some quality glass for the price. Don't wait to buy - start your collection with this lens. I hesitated thinking I would get annoyed with the fixed focus range (it's a prime), but the quality of this over the same priced zoom lens makes up for it in spades. I don't even take my 25-85mm out anymore; it's quality just doesn't compare even factoring in the convenience of the zoom.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B+W 39mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M); Brand: B + W; Review: What a solid, high quality product. As soon as I can afford it, I'm putting one of these suckers (or the equivalent size) on every lens I have. Does not hurt photo quality AT ALL! Great protection for my pricey glass. It fits like it's supposed to be there. Very Solid and part of the equipment. I couldn't be happier with it. Buy this yesterday; don't even waste your time on a cheap equivalent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens; Brand: Nikon; Review: I love this lens. The quality is spectacular. I haven't had any issues with it "fishing" for focus. It's quick and perfectly sharp. I have to remind myself of its extremely short depth of field, but when used correctly this lens will blow you away. It is insanely fun to use, and the price is worth every penny. Bokeh is excellent. The macro element is a ton of fun, and the results are SHARP. My only complaint is I wish the minimum focus distance was a lot closer, but really that's not the lens' fault, just something to be aware of if you wanted to stand right on top of something for macro. Be aware of it's limitations, and enjoy this steal of a lens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000; Brand: Microsoft; Review: I spend a lot of my day on my keyboard, and was starting to get some angry hands. I was just about to schedule a doctor's appointment because my wrists/hands were killing me. On a whim I picked this keyboard up. It took a few weeks on it to get used to it and for my pain to start subsiding. I've had this sucker for over 2 years now and it has been a Godsend. Downside is there is a HUGE learning curve. And once you're used to the relaxed placement of your hands you might struggle for a few minutes when you pick up a normal keyboard. Still, it's worth it. I wish it was cordless. That is my biggest complaint. I would pay quite a bit for a cordless version. It's also worth mentioning that I like this keyboard over all of the other ergo correct ones I've tried - to include the awesome logitech brand even. None of them are as comfortable as this one. I also love the price. I am comfortable spending around $100 for my keyboards, but it's always a bonus when you don't have to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech Performance MX Wireless Mouse (DISCONTINUED and Replaced by MX Master 2S); Brand: Logitech; Review: I'm on my second one. I love this sucker. It's lighter weight than other cordless mice (mouses?) that have heavier batteries inside, which is what I replaced. I will never go back to a mouse that isn't rechargeable. This mouse has spoiled me. Do keep in mind that you will get "wake up" lag if it's plugged in while you're using it. This is the only time you'll experience it. Otherwise it's super responsive and fast. Amazingly comfortable. And the lifespan is incredible. I'm really hard on my mouse and this sucker has lasted through so many falls to the ground, on for hours everyday for long periods of time. It's hardy and high quality. The charge really does last a LONG time. It also doesn't take long to recharge. I don't like using it with the cord hanging everywhere so it's nice that I can charge it during a lunch break and come back to a cord-free mouse. I do have to say I don't think this mouse would be ideal to someone with large hands. I have small-average woman hands and it's a perfect fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Extreme PRO 32GB up to 95MB/s UHS-I/U3 SDHC Flash Memory Card - SDSDXPA-032G-X46; Brand: SanDisk; Review: I've never had issues with SanDisk in the past, but my latest brand new card is super slow and jerky. It freezes at points as well. I did not lose any of my images, thank goodness, but something is definitely off. Not sure if I just got a lemon or what. Also noticed that it is my only card that does not instantly kick out when I eject it from my D800. Trying to figure out if I should replace and dare give it another chance while risking the loss of shots, or just go for another brand I've never had issues with. :-/; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Gleann An Ronnaich; City: Portree Isle of Skye The Hebrides Scotland; Review: My girlfriend and I were travelling trough the UK and stayed here for 1 night. It was not easy to find the place at first, but it well located. Stuart was waiting for us when we arrived, and give us very good tips on what to do on the city. The bedroom was comfortable with a nice bed and shower, the place was very clean and cozy! Stuart was very friendly and we were very happy in listening his stories! And the last but not the least: THE BREAKFAST! A lot of food was provided! Cheeses, Fruits, dried fruits, nuts, jams, and as a chef, the owner cooked an amazing Scottish breakfast. We ate so much on the breakfast that we didn't have lunch that day! I hope to get back some day and i strongly recommend the place!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strathness House; City: Inverness Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: My girlfriend and I stayed at the B&B for one night and it was awesome! We were already travelling for 10 day and we needed to have our clothes washed. The lady that runs the B&B offered to do that and our clothes were ready in 2 hours! Soft and smelling very good and for a excellent price! Our room was facing the river, with a beautiful view! Easy walk from the city center with shops and restaurants, the bedroom was clean, the bed was very good also. And, the breakfast had plenty of options, with the Scottish menu freshly cooked! I strongly recommend! Minha namorada e eu ficamos no B&B por uma noite e foi incrivel! Nós ja estavamos viajando ha 10 dias e precisavamos lavar nossas roupas. O b&b havia o serviço disponivel e por um preço que dificilmente encontrariamos em outros lugares! Sem falar que em 2 horas as roupas foram devolvidas cheirosas e macias. Nosso quarto era de frente para o Rio com uma vista maravilhosa, o quarto e banheiro eram extremamento limpos! No café da manhã havia diversas opçoes inclusive com o menu para o café da manhã tipico escoces que era preparado na hora! Comemos muito bem! Eu recomendo fortemente o local! Renan & Fernanda, from Brazil; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ayasoluk Boutique Hotel Restaurant; City: Selcuk Izmir Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: This place is a small boutique hotel well located in the city of Selçuk. It was rebuilt and everything is incredibly harmonic. First of all, I'd like to thank the manager Sehmus. We were having an issue with our rental car, specifically with the low pressure on the tires(lastik) and he drove the car to the gas station to fill the tire. The whole staff of the hotel was very helpful with everything. The hotel itself is very beatiful, with big rooms, with nice and clean sheets and towels, nice shower and amenities, all of them confortable and modern. We had our dinner on the hotel and the food was very good, specially the fish! And the breakfast was a astonishing. Plenty of food and tipical turkish breakfast! Unfornately we stayed only 1 night at the hotel, we regret that we didn't stay more. We felt like home and if have time during your trip, you should stay more than 1 night! I hope to get back there soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aeolos Studios Suites; City: Imerovigli Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: This hotel has a beautiful view of the Caldeira. It is not trully easy to find, it stays in a narrow street not reachable by car. When we arrived our room took a little to be ready and we were a little tired because we travelled during the whole night. It was a nice room, but our air conditioner was not working properly and everytime we had a shower, the room was like a sauna. Our room was in front of the pool, and once that almost nobody uses it, we had our private pool. The breakfast was good, but nothing extraordinary. The room was clean, there is no shower, only bathtube. Overall we recommend the place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Florida Hotel; City: Rhodes Town Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: We booked this hotel due to the good reviews that we found on tripadvisor and they were right. First of all, let´s talk about Yvonne, the nice lady that runs the place. As soon as we arrived she gave us all the informations about what we could find close to the hotel and how to walk around the old town. She also took our clothes to the laundry once that we went for a walk around the city and the place would open later that day. The hotel itself is well located in a quiet alley in the middle of the messy neighborhood and during the night, the window can be kept open and noise will not be listened, just the crickets chirping. The room was very clean, with a safe box, fluffy towels. The bathroom itself is small, and was in fact our unique complaint. Unfornately when having a shower, the whole bathroom got wet because there is only a curtain to hold the water. And the air conditioner was not included on the fee, an extra charge is needed, but is not expensive, we didn't need to use because it was not very hot. There is no lift on the hotel, so i wouldn't recommend for elderly people with difficulty in using stairs. Despite of this, I would not hesitate to recommend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Save Gotham City In This $140K Batmobile Replica; Abstract: Action bubbles and tight superhero outfit not included.; Category: autos
Title: Here's where you can buy a home for $100,000 with a $400 monthly payment; Abstract: That's less than a quarter the cost of renting a studio in New York or San Francisco.; Category: finance
Title: Couple Didn't Know Why Car Was Running Strangely Then They Popped The Hood; Abstract: Earlier this week, Holly Persic was driving to work in Pennsylvania when her car suddenly started acting up. The engine was making a weird sound, and there was a faint smell of burning. Persic pulled over and called her husband, Chris. He suggested she pop the hood. And sure enough, this is what they found: Chris Persic Inside the engine compartment were hundreds of walnuts, along with some dry grass. A squirrel, it seems, had chosen the...; Category: lifestyle
Title: Yardbarker's NFL Week 6 game-by-game analysis, grades; Abstract: The Chiefs stumbled against Houston, their second consecutive loss at home. Russell Wilson outdueled turnover machine Baker Mayfield in Cleveland. And how 'bout them Cowboys?! Here's Yardbarker's Week 6 whip-around.; Category: sports
Title: Kenny Dixon, Drummer for Kane Brown, Dies in Car Accident; Abstract: Drummer Kenny Dixon, who performed in Kane Brown's band, was killed in a car crash.; Category: music
Title: Carlos Correa lost his mind while saving Astros vs. Yankees in ALCS; Abstract: Carlos Correa hit the game-winning home run in Game 2 of the ALCS, lifting the Astros over the Yankees to even the series. And he doesn't remember.; Category: sports
Title: Trace Adkins ties the knot in New Orleans; Abstract: Trace Adkins gets married, and you need to see who officiated the nuptials.; Category: music
Title: Justin Bieber Shows Off the Special Homemade Gift He Gave Wife Hailey; Abstract: The 25-year-old singer gifts wife Hailey Bieber with a sentimental piece of jewelry.; Category: music
Title: Mac Engel: As long as these results are acceptable, Dallas Cowboys will continue to be losers; Abstract: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - No one will be fired today, of course, and some of the excuses are valid. But Jason Garrett and his team are losers. Everyone with the Dallas Cowboys is so wealthy and comfortable that they fear nothing, not even losing a game to the 0-4 New York Jets. Winning is the goal, but it's gravy. The Cowboys, the team that was at least better than the worst of the NFL, can no ...; Category: sports
Title: McMurphy's AP Top 25 poll for Week 8: LSU is new No. 1; Abstract: Here's Stadium College Football Insider Brett McMurphy's AP Top 25 ballot for Week 8.; Category: sports
Title: Czech Republic's 'Church of Bones' to ban selfies; Abstract: The Sedlec Ossuary chapel in the Czech Republic town of Kutná Hora has become the latest attraction to clamp down on photography.; Category: travel
Title: 20 Funny Things People in the 1970s Were Totally Guilty of Doing; Abstract: Here are 25 things that we all thought were perfectly acceptable back in the 70s that most of us wouldn't even dream of doing today.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Ken Fisher's sexist comments have cost his company nearly $1 billion in assets; Abstract: The fallout from Ken Fisher's comments at a conference last week continues. On Wednesday, the City of Boston pulled close to $250 million in pension funds from Fisher Investments.; Category: finance
Title: How Can This Be? The Mid-Engine Corvette's Forward Visibility is Actually Worse Than the Front-Engine C7's; Abstract: And our test data proves that it's not just a perception.; Category: autos
Title: Solomon: Astros are Team October; Abstract: NEW YORK In the pregame hype video at venerable Yankee Stadium, a broadcaster's call blared throughout the stadium as a highlight reel ran on the video screen, stating that the "dream season continues." Well, it is continuing. But perhaps for just one more day, thanks to the Houston Astros. On Thursday, the Astros once again flexed their muscle against the Yankees, taking an 8-3 win to move within a victory of advancing to the World Series for...; Category: sports
Title: Stanford, UCLA playing game in an empty stadium; Abstract: Stanford and UCLA on Thursday night played a nationally-televised game at Stanford Stadium. Unfortunately, the crowd failed to materialize.; Category: sports
Title: Armed Man Wearing Body Armor Arrested At Dallas Trump Rally; Abstract: Dallas police arrested an armed adult male wearing body armor at Trump's Keep America Great rally Thursday night.; Category: news
Title: Solomon: Astros are Team October; Abstract: NEW YORK In the pregame hype video at venerable Yankee Stadium, a broadcaster's call blared throughout the stadium as a highlight reel ran on the video screen, stating that the "dream season continues." Well, it is continuing. But perhaps for just one more day, thanks to the Houston Astros. On Thursday, the Astros once again flexed their muscle against the Yankees, taking an 8-3 win to move within a victory of advancing to the World Series for...; Category: sports
Title: Six teams on upset alert in NFL Week 7; Abstract: Week 7 offers plenty of intriguing matchups, and these six teams are on upset watch.; Category: sports
Title: 25 Iconic Motorcycles From the Past 125 Years; Abstract: Legendary brands like Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, and Triumph have left indelible marks on motorcycle history with bold, powerful, aesthetically breathtaking bikes. See if any of your favorites are here and find out which manufacturers laid tracks before them.; Category: autos
Title: MLB umpire Eric Cooper dead at 52; Abstract: Cooper served as an MLB umpire for 21 years.; Category: sports
Title: 50 Home Décor Horrors You Can't Look Away From; Abstract: Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, and these home decor doozies are prime examples.; Category: lifestyle
Title: These famous Rolexes could be among most expensive ever sold; Abstract: Two vintage Rolex watches that ordinarily would be worth around $20,000 on the second-hand market are likely to command 10 to 100 times that value because of their celebrity factor one belonged to Marlon Brando and the other to golf legend Jack Nicklaus.; Category: finance
Title: After throwing a punch, Dabo Swinney made CB Andrew Booth ride the manager bus back to Clemson; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Felicity Huffman is pictured in prison jumpsuit during visit from husband William H. Macy and daughter Sophia as she starts two week sentence over college admissions scandal; Abstract: Felicity Huffman was seen Saturday wearing her green prison jumpsuit and a white hat as she goes out to meet her relatives during family visiting day at California's minimum security FCI Dublin.; Category: tv
Title: The Astros-Nationals blockbuster trade that was almost a reality; Abstract: The Astros and Nationals share a Spring Training site, but there isn't exactly a lot of shared history between the two franchises as they prepare to meet in the World Series.; Category: sports
Title: Lou Palmer, ESPN's first 'SportsCenter' anchor, dies at 83; Abstract: Two of Palmer's original colleagues at the network Chris Berman and Bob Ley remembered his contributions as "a true ESPN original."; Category: sports
Title: Are those fake Lamborghinis and Bugattis sold online just about fun? Or is it fraud?; Abstract: As replica cars appear on resale websites, a niche group of builders draws attention from trolls, pushback from carmakers and criticism from purists.; Category: autos
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: The size of a bus, rare and endangered whale shark spotted off Florida coast; Abstract: Bigger than Jaws, but not nearly as dangerous, the largest fish in the sea, a whale shark, was spotted off the Florida coast.; Category: news
Title: Road built by biblical villain uncovered in Jerusalem; Abstract: A long-buried street that led pilgrims to the Jewish Temple 2,000 years ago was commissioned by Roman governor Pontius Pilate.; Category: travel
Title: How tall are your favorite male stars?; Abstract: Alexander Skarsgard, Bruno Mars and more celebs' real heights are revealed...; Category: entertainment
Title: Photos of the Day; Abstract: Our top photos from the last 24 hours.; Category: news
Title: Forde-Yard Dash: This is how bad the playoff picture can get; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Photos: If you give an animal a pumpkin ...; Abstract: If you give an animal a pumpkin...; Category: news
Title: World Series storylines to keep an eye on; Abstract: The 2019 World Series gets underway on Tuesday, Oct. 22, with the Houston Astros taking on the Washington Nationals. Here are the storylines to track entering the World Series.; Category: sports
Title: TV reporter fired after climbing on cars live at auto show; Abstract: He climbed atop a Ford Thunderbird and 2020 Explorer, and dinged the door of another T-bird; Category: autos
Title: Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight; Abstract: A 24-year-old business school graduate has just become an overnight billionaire.; Category: finance
Title: Popeyes quietly launched a new pumpkin pie and it's the best fast-food dessert I've ever tasted; Abstract: Popeyes still doesn't have the chicken sandwich, but it does have a delicious new deep-fried pumpkin and cream cheese pie. Run, don't walk.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Astros fire assistant GM Brandon Taubman for 'inappropriate comments'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: N.J. seeks to revoke liquor license for one of Trump's golf clubs, triggered by a case in which a customer caused a fatal car crash; Abstract: The Colts Neck course could lose revenue, and Trump's company could lose liquor licenses at its other N.J. courses.; Category: news
Title: Kate Beckinsale is a knockout in corset dress adorned with white feathers at 'Farming' premiere; Abstract: Kate Beckinsale isn't too chicken to wear head-to-toe feathers.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Get to know the 2019 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees; Abstract: In March, three major Nashville figures country duo Brooks & Dunn, label executive Jerry Bradley and singer-songwriter Ray Stevens joined the ranks of the genre's most legendary artists in the Country Music Hall of Fame.; Category: music
Title: Demi Moore Names Male Co-Star Who Didn't Deserve to Make More Money Than Her; Abstract: During a game of "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts," James Corden also shared why rapper Rick Ross was the worst 'The Late Late Show' guest.; Category: tv
Title: Popeyes quietly launched a new pumpkin pie and it's the best fast-food dessert I've ever tasted; Abstract: Popeyes still doesn't have the chicken sandwich, but it does have a delicious new deep-fried pumpkin and cream cheese pie. Run, don't walk.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: A rare October snowstorm blankets the Texas Panhandle; Abstract: Heavy snow fell in parts of the Texas Panhandle on Thursday, causing near whiteout conditions in Amarillo, according to the National Weather Service.; Category: weather
Title: Can Fungi In The Gut Cause Pancreatic Cancer?; Abstract: The Malassezia fungi proliferates 3,000 times more in cancerous pancreatic tissue compared to healthy pancreatic tissue.; Category: health
Title: Cummings' widow responds to Trump's attacks, gets standing ovation; Abstract: Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, appeared to respond to President Trump's previous attacks of her husband during a speech at his funeral.; Category: video
Title: Michigan sends breakup tweet to Notre Dame as series goes on hold; Abstract: Parting is such sweet sorrow, say the Wolverines.; Category: sports
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: America's cheapest cities where everyone wants to live right now; Abstract: Cities like New York, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. are commonly referred to as "superstar cities" -- innovation hubs that are home to major companies in industries like defense, finance, and technology.; Category: finance
Title: Former Fox News hosts want out of non-disclosure agreements; Abstract: In the wake of the Me Too movement, women are calling them unfair silencers that sweep sexual misconduct claims under the rug; Category: news
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: Oklahoma news anchor diagnosed with breast cancer after streaming first-ever mammogram on Facebook Live; Abstract: An Oklahoma journalist who chose to air her first-ever mammogram on Facebook Live was subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer, she said.; Category: health
Title: Why am I a scaredy cat and you're not? The science of fright; Abstract: Do the people around you scream for Halloween and howl at horror movies while you hide your head in fright? There could be a good reason you spook easily.; Category: health
Title: 1970 Dodge Charger destroyed by man sick of lowballers he showed them!; Abstract: Paid $4,200, asked $8,500, crushed for nothing; Category: autos
Title: New and upcoming releases; Abstract: A spotlight on what's new this week and what's ahead in music.; Category: music
Title: DOJ sues Walmart for allegedly discriminating against a Navy reserve officer; Abstract: The Department of Justice says that Walmart did not hire a naval reserve officer due to her mandatory two-week training in the summer of 2016.; Category: news
Title: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: Mariah Carey's biggest career moments; Abstract: Celebrate the anniversary of Mariah Carey's Rainbow album with with a look back at her biggest career moments.; Category: music
Title: 14 of the world's most terrifying airport runways; Abstract: From an island where the runway ends on a popular beach to a runway made of ice in Antarctica, these airports are why airplanes have sick bags.; Category: travel
Title: Man wins $1 million in the lottery for the second time; Abstract: For many, winning a big lottery jackpot is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.; Category: news
Title: Flight attendants reveal the wildest things they've seen at work; Abstract: From the overhead bin raining maggots to a physical assault over armrests, flight attendants reveal the craziest things they've seen on the job.; Category: travel
Title: Black cat visits field during Cowboys-Giants game on 'Monday Night Football'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Black cat visits field during Cowboys-Giants game on 'Monday Night Football'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: 1 dead, 2 injured, suspect still at large after shooting at Church's Chicken; Abstract: Three employees were shot Wednesday evening at a Church's Chicken in Otay Mesa, California, the San Diego Police Department said in a news release.; Category: news
Title: 100 Most Popular Country Music Stars; Abstract: No music genre has evolved more than country music.; Category: music
Title: Britney Spears' Abs Are on Full Display In Her Newest Workout Video; Abstract: Another week, another Britney Spears workout video and this time the pop star is combining two of her favorite routines.; Category: health
Title: Dubrovnik Has So Many Tourists It May Ban New Restaurants for Five Years; Abstract: The Croatian city featured on Game of Thrones is getting more visitors than it can handle.; Category: travel
Title: Chevrolet Performance Reveals New Small Block Crate Engine; Abstract: You might consider this for your next build.; Category: autos
Title: These Are The World's Most Magical Christmas Villages to Visit This Year; Abstract: It's the most wonderful time of the year, after all.; Category: travel
Title: 4 Bold Predictions for Alabama vs. LSU Heavyweight SEC Matchup; Abstract: Saturday will provide us the biggest matchup of the 2019 college football season so far when Joe Burrow and No. 2 LSU travel to Tuscaloosa to lock horns with Tua Tagovailoa, Nick Saban, and No. 3 Alabama. Given how potent these teams are on both sides of the ball, this game could turn into a Burrow-Tua shootout just as easily as it could a 14-7 slugfest like the Bama-LSU games of yesteryear. While these matchups rarely go according to plan,...; Category: sports
Title: Meghan McCain GOES IN on Donald Trump Jr. on 'The View'; Abstract: The daytime talk show co-host sparred with the president's son during his stop by the show Thursday.; Category: video
Title: Load up on vintage trucks and SUVs crossing the block in Iowa; Abstract: Classic trucks set to star at Mecum Auctions Davenport sale; Category: autos
Title: Country music's biggest scandals; Abstract: From Wynonna Judd's husband's arrest to the Dixie Chicks' vent about George W. Bush, relive country's biggest scandals.; Category: music
Title: 15 Times Country Songs Took Over The Radio; Abstract: You were likely singing along to these tunes with everyone else.; Category: music
Title: 36 Old Words We Use Today but with New Meanings; Abstract: Words sometimes have two meanings, as Led Zeppelin sang in "Stairway to Heaven.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Pete Buttigieg Says He Does Not Respect Donald Trump: 'At a Deeper Level I Don't Think He Respects Himself'; Abstract: Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg went on the offensive against President Donald Trump, saying that Trump has done nothing to command his respect.; Category: news
Title: Judge calls USC dad a 'thief,' gives longest prison sentence so far in college admissions scandal; Abstract: Toby MacFarlane, a California real estate executive, received six months for his actions in the college admissions scandal. It's the longest so far.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: GearWrench 8921 21 Piece 3/8-Inch Drive (20mm) Metric Pass Thru Ratchet Set; Brand: GearWrench; Review: bought these as a fathers day gift and he says he loves them and that they come in very handy in tight places; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leatherman - Squirt PS4 Multitool, Blue; Brand: LEATHERMAN; Review: I own many leatherman products and I have never had a problem with any of the, they are a little spendy but worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LASCO 04-4104 Fill Valve Magnus Plastic Low Profile,; Brand: LASCO; Review: So far so good, working well, doesn't leak and fills to the level I want. Would have been 5 stars but it makes noise when filling, no big deal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hardware House 64-4567 Contractor Pack Roller Catch, Brown, 10-Pack; Brand: Hardware House; Review: Easy to install and do what they should, keep doors closed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TINGLEY Rubber J26112 Bomber II Jacket, X-Large, Lime Green; Brand: TINGLEY; Review: Great fit and keeps me dry and warm, will buy again when needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mail Boss 7507 Curbside Mail Manager Locking Security Mailbox, White; Brand: Mail Boss; Review: Put this up after my old one had a 4th of July mishap (someone blew it up LOL) easy to install and got three keys with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Frankenstein (Collins Classics); Author: Mary Shelley; Review: If I was going to suggest a book for someone to read for fun it definitely wouldn't be this book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Divergent; Author: Visit Amazon's Veronica Roth Page; Review: I love this trilogy so much. I can't even keep track of how many times I have read it. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone and everyone. I think that everyone should read this trilogy, it will change you as a person.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everbound (Everneath); Author: Visit Amazon's Brodi Ashton Page; Review: I really love this book and all of the others in the series. I would recommend this book to everyone. It is never dull. It keeps you wanting to read. I never wanted to put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everneath; Author: Visit Amazon's Brodi Ashton Page; Review: I really love this book and all of the others in the series. I would recommend this book to everyone. It is never dull. It keeps you wanting to read. I never wanted to put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Artichoke's Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Supplee Page; Review: This is one of my favorite books. I would recommend this book to any of my friends to read. It is such a good book. I think almost any girl can relate to Rosemary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Van Alen Legacy (Blue Bloods, Book 4); Author: Melissa De La Cruz; Review: I really love this book and all of the others in the series. I would recommend this book to everyone. It is never dull. It keeps you wanting to read. I never wanted to put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winter Untold (Summer Unplugged) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Sparling Page; Review: I love this book and the rest of the series. It was so good even though it was so short.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Van Alen Legacy: A Blue Bloods Novel; Author: Melissa De La (Author)Cruz; Review: I really love this book and all of the others in the series. I would recommend this book to everyone. It is never dull. It keeps you wanting to read. I never wanted to put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spring Unleashed (Summer Unplugged) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Sparling Page; Review: I love this book and the rest of the series. It was so good even though it was so short.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Autumn Unlocked (Summer Unplugged); Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Sparling Page; Review: I love this book and the rest of the series. It was so good even though it was so short.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Seychelles Women's Sometimes Wedge Sandal; Brand: Seychelles; Review: This sandals are very nice, not "expectacular" but very nice and comfortable. Be aware that this color is more green than blue; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Women's Stripe Keyhole Maxi Dress; Brand: ; Review: This dress is beautiful. The fabric is very soft and fits as expected. I love it. I can be used as a casual dress or in a more formal ocassion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Kids' Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas High Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: As good as usual; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Kids' Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: As good as usual; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox (Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: As good as usual; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Converse Kids' Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: As good as usual; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Casa Laguna Hotel Spa; City: Laguna Beach California; Review: Friendly and helpful staff made us feel welcome right from the start. We arrived after labor day weekend and received a free room upgrade which we greatly appreciated. The room was lovely and the bed comfortable. We enjoyed the wine & cheese in the afternoon, free coffee & drinks and a delicious breakfast. A relaxing massage enhanced the experience. Wish we could have stayed for another day. The traffic noise mentioned by other travelers didn’t bother us. Thank you for your great hospitality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butterfield Bed and Breakfast; City: Julian California; Review: Whenever we travel to California, we include a trip to Julian, a cute Western town famous for delicious apple pies. Last year we decided to stay overnight for the first time and we booked the Feather Nest room at Butterfield B&B. It was our second stay ever at a B&B and it was a wonderful experience which encouraged us to look for B&Bs when travelling. We returned this year and stayed in the Apple Sweet room. The whole house and all rooms are lovingly decorated, with great attention to details - cozy, clean, comfortable. Everything you could wish for is provided, and even more. The home baked cookies are delicious and the breakfast is fabulous. We enjoyed Ed & Dawn´s company as well as the pleasant conversations with the other guests. We will return, but next time we would like to stay for more than just one night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Gables Inn A Four Sisters Inn; City: Pacific Grove Monterey County California; Review: We stayed one night in the Garrett room, which is small, but cozy (we chose the smallest room for budget reasons). It has a shared bathroom, but that was ok (the inn wasn't fully booked). The common rooms are very nice, with a great view of the Monterey Bay. The staff was very friendly and attentive, which made our stay very comfortable. Also worth mentioning is the delicious food (afternoon snacks, cookies & refreshments, great breakfast) and the evening turndown service (which we thought was very unique).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seaside Motel; City: Cayucos San Luis Obispo County California; Review: Rebecca & Rick and their cat Tiggy are wonderful hoasts. Considering this is a motel, it is most unique with all the beautiful decorations and the lovely garden. We felt very comfortable. It was quiet, the room was clean and a short walk away from the beach and downtown area. We will certainly come back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glen Oaks Big Sur; City: Big Sur California; Review: We stayed one night on our Pacific Coast Highway road trip and chose Glen Oaks based on the reviews. We were not disappointed: we liked the stylish clean design of our Queen room, the gas fireplace and the heated bathroom floor. It was a pleasure talking to the staff at the front desk.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Church Street Hotel; City: London England; Review: We enjoyed our 3 night stay at the Church Street Hotel, located in South London with good bus connections and a good choice of restaurants nearby. Our standard double room with en suite bathroom was decently sized, and we especially liked the Mexican themed decorations throughout the hotel. It was sufficiently clean, except for the floors (hair on the bathroom floor). We appreciated the good complimentary coffee and breakfast. The only drawback was the only common area being the breakfast room which was used in the evenings as an extension of the restaurant downstairs. The staff was extraordinarily friendly and helpful (thanks again to Konstantin at the front desk and Maria in the breakfast room).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Sur River Inn; City: Big Sur California; Review: All accommodations and restaurants in Big Sur are overpriced, but we knew this and were willing to pay the extra money to enjoy the rustic beauty of this land. At the Big Sur River Inn we paid $145 plus tax for a simple queen room next to the highway, but it was newly renovated, comfortable and clean. Internet access was only available at the restaurant, so we had dinner there (good food, but expensive).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lucia Lodge; City: Big Sur California; Review: All accommodations and restaurants in Big Sur are overpriced, but we knew this and were willing to pay the extra money to enjoy the rustic beauty of this land. The staff/owner at the Lucia Lodge was very friendly and helpful. Our cabin (1) was simple, but quaint and comfortable, with wifi and continental breakfast. The location of the lodge with a wonderful view is just magnificent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Volare an Ascend Hotel Collection Member; City: San Clemente California; Review: We can definitely confirm all the positive reviews. Upon arrival we received a warm welcome and Todd (the manager) kindly gave us a free upgrade to a wonderful ocean view room with jacuzzi, kitchenette and all amenities one could wish for in a hotel. He provided us with useful information about San Clemente (charming downtown area within walking distance) and recommended some really good restaurants. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay at this nice hotel with outstanding service from all the staff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Capitola Hotel; City: Capitola California; Review: Our stay at the Capitola Hotel was pleasant and quiet (weekday), the room (Aruba) small, but comfortable and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were disappointed that the complimentary cooked to order breakfast (which was praised for on the hotel website at the time of our reservation) had been terminated without notice, and that coffee was only available for a short time in the morning. Nevertheless, it is good value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Columbus Motor Inn; City: San Francisco California; Review: We can confirm all the positive comments: great location, free parking, spacious and clean rooms (with in-room safe, flatscreen TV, coffee maker and fridge on request), friendly and helpful staff. Week wifi signal, but most of the time we had internet access. Noise from the nightclub was minimal and didn't bother us.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Old St Angela Inn; City: Pacific Grove Monterey County California; Review: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Old St. Angela Inn and greatly appreciated the free upgrade to a bigger room. We highly recommend this cozy inn with friendly, accommodating hosts and delicious food (good coffee, yummy afternoon snacks and wonderful breakfast).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Another Tyme Bed Breakfast; City: Arroyo Grande San Luis Obispo County California; Review: Our stay at the House of Another Tyme was a truly heartwarming experience. The home of Jack & Judy is a nicely decorated house with charming rooms, within walking distance to the village with nice shops. Judy went out of her way to make us feel at home. We were spoiled with delicious food (yummy cookies and a wonderful breakfast adjusted to our personal preferences). We also enjoyed meeting the other guests, genuinely nice people. Excellent value and a memorable stay. We will definitely return when we're in the area again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach; City: Half Moon Bay California; Review: Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the friendly and helpful staff. Our room was ok, but not really cozy. We appreciated having a fridge, coffee maker and flatscreen tv in the room. Breakfast was quite good and the coffee, afternoon snacks & sweets in the common area were welcome. All in all it was a nice stay, although we have had better value for the money in other places we stayed at.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Old Town Inn; City: San Diego California; Review: We can only confirm all the positive reviews. Good location, comfortable rooms, very friendly and helpful staff. Free parking and wifi, plus complimentary breakfast (standard, but well stocked) and coffee & water in the lobby. We stayed in a queen room and appreciated having a microwave and fridge. We’ll be back on our next trip to San Diego.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Butterfield Bed and Breakfast; City: Julian California; Review: This was our third stay at Butterfield B&B and we’ll be back! By now it feels like coming home when we stay there. Ed & Dawn are genuine, friendly and accommodating hosts, the rooms are cozy, clean and comfortable, the food delicious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Monaco; City: Munich Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: I stayed at the Hotel Monaco for 2 nights and can only confirm the other reviews. Positive: central and convenient location, friendly staff, comfortable and cozy rooms, good breakfast buffet. Drawbacks: My room faced the street which was quite noisy at night, even with closed windows. The room rate was more than 10% higher because I had booked through booking.com.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old Town Inn; City: San Diego California; Review: This was our second stay at the Old Town Inn in San Diego, and we were happy with the consistent value and service. Staff is very friendly and helpful, the rooms comfortable and clean, well kept grounds with beautiful flora. We appreciated the free parking and wifi, microwave & fridge and the complimentary breakfast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fort Ross Lodge; City: Jenner Sonoma County California; Review: Our room at the Fort Ross Lodge was spacious and comfortable. We appreciated having a fridge & microwave in the room, but they need to be cleaned. The TV is old and there is no cell phone / internet service in the area, which we didn't mind though, it was a good opportunity to relax and read a book. All in all, it was an ok stay, but we would book a room at another place next time (driving by, the towns of Elk and Albion looked quite nice).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Newport Channel Inn; City: Newport Beach California; Review: Our room was spacious, clean & comfortable and we appreciated the fridge, microwave and flatscreen tv.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ripplewood Resort; City: Big Sur California; Review: Our cabin 12B was basic, but cozy, quiet and clean. Fridge, coffee maker and heater made our stay comfortable. We recommend breakfast at close-by Big Sur Bakery.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Santa Barbara House by Hyatt; City: Santa Barbara California; Review: Excellent value! We call this a great Hyatt experience on a budget. The check-in/-out at the Hyatt (just a short walk away) was easy, the staff very professional, friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious, comfortable, very clean, with good quality furniture and very comfy beds. We appreciated the fridge, microwave, coffee maker, great toiletries and free wifi. It was also great having access to the pool & gym at the Hyatt. The hotel is located in a quiet area, just a short walk from the beach. We highly recommend the Parkside Inn in Santa Barbara.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of Another Tyme Bed Breakfast; City: Arroyo Grande San Luis Obispo County California; Review: This was our second stay at the House of Another Tyme B&B and we’ll be back! By now it feels like coming home when we stay there. Judy & Jack are genuine, friendly and accommodating hosts, the rooms are cozy, clean and comfortable, the food delicious. The village of Arroyo Grande with nice shops is worth a visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Half Moon Bay Inn; City: Half Moon Bay California; Review: Half Moon Bay Inn is a nicely decorated hotel with comfortable rooms. Upon arrival we noticed a constant noise (vent fan) from the restaurant below and when we asked about it, we were offered to stay in another room. We decided to change to the room next door which has a nice small outdoor deck. Although the hotel had a lot of vacant rooms that night, we had to pay extra, no mention of a free upgrade, even though we noticed too late that the noise was also audible in the other room. All in all, with the coffee maker, flatscreen tv and great wifi it was a nice stay, but we've experienced much better value at other places.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bear Valley Cottage; City: Olema Marin County California; Review: The interactions with the innkeepers were short, but friendly & helpful. As experienced bed & breakfast users we were disappointed with the Bear Valley Inn. We’d booked it based on the great reviews, but we feel it lacks character, comfort & charm we’ve experienced in other B&Bs we‘ve stayed at over the past years. This place seems neglected and not quite clean. Breakfast consisted of coffee and some apples/bananas & store-bought granola, definitely not what one would expect from a B&B. All in all, we rate this an average stay, we have experienced much better value for money in other places.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Headlands Inn Bed Breakfast; City: Mendocino Mendocino County California; Review: Spending a night at the Headlands Inn was the splurge of our Highway 1 road trip and it was definitely worth the money. This B&B is a charming, nicely decorated and quiet place. Our top floor room was very comfortable, cozy & clean and the staff welcoming & friendly. A delicious breakfast delivered to our room made the experience perfect. We explored the cute town of Mendocino on foot; the coast is stunning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gosby House Inn A Four Sisters Inn; City: Pacific Grove Monterey County California; Review: We booked the El Marie Dyke room which was cozy & clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful; we were able to check in early and received a great discount when we checked out, a much appreciated and nice surprise. Complimentary food & drink (afternoon snacks, cake, coffee/tea, nightcap & decent breakfast) and free wifi made our stay perfect.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Encinitas Inn Suites At Moonlight Beach; City: Encinitas California; Review: Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable and we liked the kitchenette. Yet, this hotel is a bit dated and we have to say that we have experienced better value for the money in other places we stayed at. One front desk employee was friendly and helpful, but was wearing an informal shirt instead of a uniform, and another one seemed somewhat distracted when we checked out. The noise from the coaster train was a bit disturbing. We appreciated the complimentary breakfast, but it was standard fare. All in all, we rate this as an average stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ragged Point Inn and Resort; City: San Simeon San Luis Obispo County California; Review: Our cliffside room was spacious and clean, with an outside seating place and nice view. We liked the fireplace and appreciated having a TV & coffee maker in the room (no fridge/microwave). Internet & cell phone service is poor, as in most places in Big Sur, but that's a good reason to relax and be offline for a while. Very nice property, but basic rooms with thin walls (the king bed was quite comfortable though). We chose not to eat at the restaurant due to the not so great feedback of fellow travellers. We recommend the Ragged Point Inn for its location and great views, just don't expect any luxury, even though it's pricey.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel La Couronne; City: Zermatt Canton of Valais Swiss Alps; Review: Whenever we visit Zermatt we stay at this excellent hotel. The rooms are comfortable, cozy and very clean (we recommend the ones with a balcony and amazing view of the Matterhorn). All the staff members are friendly and helpful, the breakfast buffet is delightful. We had dinner at the adjacent restaurant, which was great as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Town Inn; City: San Diego California; Review: For the 3rd year in a row we stayed at the Old Town Inn which is characterized by great value and service. Again we booked an economy room with Queen bed and noticed how well maintained and clean the rooms are. We appreciated the fast & free wi-fi, flatscreen tv, fridge & microwave and the complimentary continental breakfast. All staff members are very friendly and helpful, which makes a stay at this hotel an all round great experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deetjen s Big Sur Inn; City: Big Sur California; Review: Over the years we have stayed in several places in Big Sur; Deetjen's surpassed our expectations. Rustic like the others, but definitely more cozy and clean (I especially liked the high quality bed linen and soft towels). We stayed in the "Little Room" with shared bathroom (because it was more affordable for us) and were quite happy with our choice (good value). It was a very relaxing and quiet stay; the next morning we enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the restaurant (best pancakes ever). We are planning on returning on our next visit to Big Sur.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redwood Inn; City: San Francisco California; Review: We had booked a room for 3 nights based on the good reviews and have to say that we were disappointed. The hotel is old and rundown; our Queen room on the 4th floor (with an old kitchenette) had thin walls (considerable noise from the people in the room next door), a musty smell, old TV, scratchy sheets and all in all just wasn't comfortable. That said, we appreciated the friendly staff, the parking, the size of the room and the wifi (which worked well), which makes it ok for San Francisco.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dana Point Marina Inn; City: Dana Point California; Review: This hotel is older, but it was the most affordable on our entire trip along the Pacific coast. Our room on the 3rd floor was spacious, with a kitchenette and a comfortable king size bed; the continental breakfast was the usual fare, but we appreciated having a coffee and something to eat. Negative aspects were the noise (walls seem to be quite thin) and a weak wifi/internet connection. But all in all, it is a very good deal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bella Maggiore Inn; City: Ventura California; Review: We were about to give the Bella Maggiore Inn an average rating. The room we stayed in was at the back with access to a shared patio overlooking the courtyard, but it was not really comfortable due to rundown furnishings (uncomfortable bed) and a musty smell (carpet needs a thorough deep cleaning and bathroom is in need of a complete makeover). Positive aspects were the friendly staff, the location (within walking distance to shops, restaurants and the beach) and a delicious cooked to order breakfast (try the french toast) which in the end improved our rating.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Malibu Country Inn; City: Malibu California; Review: We paid extra to stay in one of the renovated rooms which was quite comfortable (nice flatscreen TV, fridge, wifi) and nicely furnished (except the rundown bathtub). The hotel is located within walking distance to a beautiful beach with good restaurant. We appreciated the welcoming and helpful front office staff. The only downside was the poor cleaning (dusty, coffee stains, dirty toilet) which could be improved.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sun n Sands Motel; City: Huntington Beach California; Review: The Sun 'n' Sands Motel is conveniently located across the street from the beach and within walking distance to many restaurants and shops. The noise from the highway (and other guests) could be bothersome for some travellers (I travel with earplugs). The lady at the front desk was friendly and helpful, and we liked the resident kitties. As for the room, it was a basic room (with a comfortable bed) but the motel is well maintained (wifi was weak though). We appreciated the fresh coffee and little pastries in the morning. The downside was a musty smell in the room, but all in all it was a good stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Centrella Inn; City: Pacific Grove Monterey County California; Review: Centrally located in quaint Pacific Grove, this inn provided us with great customer service and a comfortable room (spacious upstairs room with bay window; no TV which we didn't mind at all because we don't need that when we're on vacation; we did appreciate the wifi though). We enjoyed the complimentary glass of wine in the evening (sitting outside in the nice garden area) and breakfast in the morning (the hot dishes were good, the bread & pastries disappointing). The noise from the community hall across the street (1.5 hours of drumming sounds in the evening of 1 of our 2 nights stay) was annoying, but nothing the inn could do about; we still enjoyed our stay and recommend this place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Water Inn; City: Cambria San Luis Obispo County California; Review: We had a wonderful stay in a comfortable, spacious, quiet and very clean room. Management and staff were very accommodating, with attention to detail (breakfast was simple, but delivered to the room which was a nice touch). The high price is probably due to the location across the street from the ocean (we experienced a beautiful sunset). Cambria is definitely worth a visit, nice little town and great for shopping.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schlosshotel Art Furrer; City: Brig Canton of Valais Swiss Alps; Review: We got married in Brig 10 years ago and stayed at this hotel located right by the beautiful castle park of the imposing Stockalper Palace. We have kept coming back to this beautiful place every year for our wedding anniversary, staying in a spacious (and clean) double room with view of the castle. It's a simple hotel but well-maintained with friendly and helpful owner & staff, free wifi and a basic but good continental breakfast. The charming little town of Brig is worth exploring, especially the older part with cobblestone streets.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Viva Sky; City: Konstanz Baden Wurttemberg; Review: I stayed for one night, visiting friends in Konstanz. The hotel is centrally located within walking distance to many shops and restaurants (no parking on-site though). The room was modern, spacious and clean, with a comfortable bed. One can see the efforts that were made with decorating, but there is still a lack of coziness. Breakfast was quite nice, served on the rooftop with a great view of the city and the lake.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old Town Inn; City: San Diego California; Review: Over the years, the Old Town Inn has become our "home base" whenever we visit San Diego: genuinely friendly & helpful staff and comfortable rooms. While booking an economy room in the past, we decided to splurge this time and paid for an upgrade to a deluxe room. We appreciated the extra space, big bathroom, fridge & microwave. The only downside was more noise (from the highway and fellow guests) and the wifi was weaker. All in all, another comfortable stay at a very reasonable rate which has not been increased for years (and includes a simple but nice continental breakfast). We will certainly come back again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deetjen s Big Sur Inn; City: Big Sur California; Review: We returned to Deetjen's remembering our nice stay of last year. "Our" room was not available, so we had to book one of the more expensive ones. The cabins are rustic, with thin walls and very basic, but clean with a comfortable bed and fluffy towels. Breakfast is not included in the room rate, but we can highly recommend the delicious pancakes at the restaurant. And the staff were very friendly and cheerful. All in all, another pleasant stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Half Moon Bay; City: Half Moon Bay California; Review: We had booked the Comfort Inn Half Moon Bay based on the good reviews and were not disappointed. Our room was spacious and provided everything we needed for a comfortable stay (flatscreen TV, fridge, microwave, wifi). The bed was comfortable, but the sheets and pillows are not very good quality. Breakfast was basic, but we appreciated having a good bite to eat before continuing our road trip.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Santa Barbara; City: Santa Barbara California; Review: The Hotel Santa Barbara is centrally located in downtown Santa Barbara: close to many shops & restaurants; we took the trolley down to Stearns Wharf. This was our second stay within 8 months. Since our last visit the rooms have been refurbished; we appreciated having a fridge and a good coffee maker in the room. The valet parking and the continental breakfast made our stay comfortable. That said, the rates are on the expensive side, but we assume that goes for all accommodations in SB.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Svendsgaard s Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn; City: Solvang California; Review: We had a comfortable stay at this motel, located within walking distance to the quaint, kitschy shops & restaurants of Solvang. The rooms are old and could do with a remodeling (especially the bathroom and carpets), but on the other hand you get a spacious room at a very good rate (and the bed was comfortable, with good quality sheets). The wifi only worked in the lobby, but we didn't mind because that is a nice place to hang out. We enjoyed the continental breakfast which you can order at a kitchen counter in the lobby (which is great, that keeps the space clean and stops fellow travelers from raiding the buffet..). All the staff are very friendly and helpful. All in all, a place we can recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Julian Gold Rush Hotel; City: Julian California; Review: We can only confirm all the positive reviews. We stayed in one of the 2nd floor rooms; it was small, but comfortable enough for a 1 night stay (the bathroom was nice). After exploring the quaint shops of Julian (including a delicious slice of apple pie), we spent the rest of the evening in the parlor of the hotel. We appreciated the afternoon tea and the good breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Columbus Motor Inn; City: San Francisco California; Review: We stayed at the Columbus Motor Inn 3 years ago and since then they have considerably gone up with the price. We returned for a 3 nights stay because of the great location (a few blocks from Fisherman's Wharf) and the free parking which is a big plus in San Francisco. The rooms are basic and dated, but spacious. Pat's Cafe around the corner is a good place for breakfast and lunch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Malibu Country Inn; City: Malibu California; Review: This was our second stay within 8 months. One reason for our return visit was the location (short drive to a beautiful beach) and the friendly staff. We booked one of the more affordable rooms (accommodations in Malibu are on the expensive side) with flatscreen TV & fridge. The king size bed was comfortable, but the sheets are scratchy (and our duvet cover was dirty). Cleaning could be improved, the wifi was weak and there is no breakfast offered. That said, it is a good place to spend one night in Malibu.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Another Tyme Bed Breakfast; City: Arroyo Grande San Luis Obispo County California; Review: This was our 3rd stay and it was just as comfortable as the previous ones. Judy & Jack are wonderful hosts who make you feel at home in their lovingly decorated house. We enjoyed the delicious breakfast and conversations with the other guests. The village of Arroyo Grande is just a short walk away and always worth a visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Sur Inn; City: Cambria San Luis Obispo County California; Review: We can confirm the positive reviews of the Little Sur Inn. Perfectly located close to the boardwalk/beach, it provided all the amenities that made our stay very comfortable. We appreciated the complimentary afternoon snacks and continental breakfast. Our room was spacious, with modern furnishing, gas fireplace, flatscreen TV, fridge & microwave. The bed was comfortable, with nice, good quality bed linen. Highly recommended place to stay at an affordable rate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gosby House Inn A Four Sisters Inn; City: Pacific Grove Monterey County California; Review: This was our second stay at the Gosby House Inn and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Due to a special offer (2nd night free) we were able to stay in one of the bigger rooms (with a very comfortable bed, flatscreen TV, fireplace and jacuzzi tub). All the staff members were very friendly and helpful. We appreciated the complimentary snacks, drinks & goodies and a plentiful breakfast. Gosby House Inn is conveniently located in central Pacific Grove, a nice little town within walking distance to Monterey.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Halm Konstanz; City: Konstanz Baden Wurttemberg; Review: I stayed for one night, visiting the Christmas market. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. No on-site parking; finding a spot in one of the public parking houses can be difficult (Konstanz is popular for shopping). I got a great online rate for a single room. All staff members were very friendly and helpful, and I appreciated the clean room with comfortable bed. Breakfast is not included in the room rate, but there is a nice coffee shop close-by which offers great freshly cooked food. I can recommend this traditional hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old Town Inn; City: San Diego California; Review: Since our first stay at the Old Town Inn in 2011, we have spent each one of our annual (multiple nights) stays in San Diego at this inn. This time we booked a king room with fridge & microwave. It was spacious, comfortable & clean. All staff members were very friendly and helpful. The rates have not been increased over the years, and the property is well maintained. We will certainly return when we're in San Diego next time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Gables Inn A Four Sisters Inn; City: Pacific Grove Monterey County California; Review: We have stayed in other places in Pacific Grove the last couple of years and chose to return to the Green Gables Inn because of their location by the ocean. Our room on the upper floor had a musty smell, but it was quite comfortable (with a nice, big window seat and good shower). We enjoyed spending some time in the common area (at a table by the window looking out at the ocean) for afternoon nibbles and for a good breakfast (nothing fancy, but a good and healthy variety). All the staff members were very friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bella Notte The Inn at East Cliff; City: Santa Cruz California; Review: We enjoyed our stay at the Bella Notte Inn. Our upstairs room was nicely decorated (everything seemed practically new), comfortable and very clean, with good quality linen & towels (and nice bathroom amenities). The bed was a bit too soft for us, but we appreciated the space with flatscreen tv, fridge and free wifi. The complimentary breakfast surpassed our expectations (delicious strawberry scones, eggs, sausages & potatoes). We will certainly return when we're in the area again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Solvang Gardens Lodge; City: Solvang California; Review: We had booked an updated Queen room with garden access 4 months earlier (and were surprised that the credit card was charged immediately after booking). Upon arrival we liked the comfortable room with tile floor (so much better than carpet) and modern decor. We appreciated the flatscreen TV, strong wifi and coffee maker. The gardens are a beautiful space to spend some relaxing time after exploring the quaint shops within walking distance. The lady working at the front desk also set up the continental breakfast (with danishes from a local bakery); she was genuinely friendly and it was a pleasure talking to her. We have just one recommendation for the management: the towels and bedlinen are very thin (a better quality would make the place perfect).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Half Moon Bay; City: Half Moon Bay California; Review: We had stayed at the Comfort Inn Half Moon Bay a year ago and returned now because of the comfortable and clean rooms (the property is well maintained). They offer good complimentary coffee and continental breakfast. The only downside was the week and spotty wifi.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Orchard Hill Country Inn; City: Julian California; Review: We had decided to extend our travel budget and splurge on a cottage room at the Orchard Hill Country Inn. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly and accompanied to our room which was very cozy and nicely decorated. It was spacious with a kitchenette, fireplace and good size bathroom with jet tub. We arrived on a very rainy/cold day and had to turn on the heater, which was very loud, which was a bit of a pity. The wifi didn't work in our room (but just fine in the main lodge). Everything was very clean (only complaint we have is some stains on the comforter & armchair). We enjoyed meeting fellow guests by the fireplace, while nibbling on lovingly prepared hors d'oeuvres accompanied by a glass of wine/beer. It was also nice being greeted by the owners and their daughter & husband; we enjoyed our conversations with everyone we met during our stay. The breakfast was delicious and positively different from other places we have stayed at; we really liked the tender scones, toasted apple bread, pancakes with hot apple preserves and the sausages. The coffee was bare standard (we are from Europe though, so quite spoiled with regards to coffee). We give a 4 star rating because of the high room rate (in comparison to other places we have stayed at during our numerous road trips over the years); and we definitely recommend the Orchard Hill Country Inn to anyone who wants to treat themselves to a nice getaway in the quaint little town of Julian (must try: apple pie).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Columbus Motor Inn; City: San Francisco California; Review: This was our third stay at the Columbus Motor Inn; we chose to return because of the good location and free parking. The rooms are dated, but clean (except for the stained carpets). This time we were placed in a 2nd floor room facing the street; we heard the guests from the upper floor, but that didn't bother us too much. The wifi worked great. All in all, for San Francisco standards it's a good deal.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Glen Oaks Big Sur; City: Big Sur California; Review: Over the past years we have stayed in most (mid-range) places in Big Sur and chose to return to the Glen Oaks Motel after 5 years. The rates have increased considerably since then (Big Sur is an expensive area though), but we think it provides the most comforts: overall very well maintained property, with attention to quality in detail. We stayed at the cottage, a very clean cabin with a nice gas fireplace, well equipped kitchen and comfortable bedroom (spacious, king size bed with good quality linen & pillows) and good shower/bathroom (with thick & soft towels). The midcentury style decor made this cabin very unique. The staff members were all very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tides Laguna Beach; City: Laguna Beach California; Review: We had a very comfortable stay at the Tides Inn. The nicely furnished and clean room with king size bed was spacious & comfortable, and we really liked the kitchenette. Flatscreen tv, free wifi and beach chairs/towels (free of charge) made it even more comfortable. The front desk staff member went out of his way to help us with all our (special) requests. All in all, a very good deal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Dolphin Inn; City: Cambria San Luis Obispo County California; Review: We are glad that we decided to extend our travel budget and splurge on a full oceanview room at the Blue Dolphin Inn. It was spacious, sophisticated and beautifully decorated, perfectly clean and very comfortable with a nice, big bathroom, king bed and fireplace. We enjoyed a quiet evening sitting by the bay window listening to the waves (the inn is just steps from the beach), and after a good breakfast (delivered to the room) we went for a nice morning walk along the seaside boardwalk. It was a perfect stay, down to every detail (such as cookies in the room and other amenities). We will definitely return when we're in the area again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms; City: Oceanside California; Review: We really enjoyed our stay at the Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms. Our standard king room was spacious, and we really liked the modern furniture & decor (which seemed quite new). The bathroom with big shower was nice as well. Everything was very clean (even the vent, shower curtain & heater; we hope they will maintain over the course of the upcoming years). We appreciated the flatscreen tv, fridge & microwave. The wifi / internet access was weak and didn't work properly, but all in all it was the best deal during our entire road trip. The continental breakfast was the standard fare, but it was good to have a bite to eat before hitting the road.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel La Couronne; City: Zermatt Canton of Valais Swiss Alps; Review: We've stayed at the family-run Hotel La Couronne in Zermatt many summers in a row. Every time we return it's like coming home. All staff members are very friendly and helpful, beyond expectations. The property and rooms are very well maintained & updated, spotless clean and very comfortable, with good quality / soft bed linen & bath towels. Our double room had a cozy seating area with a small table & little benches and a nice balcony with excellent view of the Matterhorn. We thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful breakfast (plentiful buffet with hot dishes) in the nice winter garden, just one of several amenities included in the room rate (also worth mentioning is the taxi transfers from and to the train station, free wifi and cable tv). We also experienced some great meals at the hotel restaurant (Old Zermatt) and enjoyed shopping in the hotel's sports shop. All in all, another memorable experience and great value. We will definitely return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Barbarossa; City: Konstanz Baden Wurttemberg; Review: Last summer (on the occasion of the well-known annual flea market) we spent one night at the Hotel Barbarossa in Konstanz and enjoyed it so much that we decided to return this year for 2 nights. The historic, family-run hotel is centrally located in Konstanz, close to many shops and restaurants. Even though described as large, our two category A rooms were actually small, but clean and comfortable, with modern furniture and recently renovated bathrooms. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and appreciated the friendly and helpful service. We have already made reservations for the Christmas market and the flea market next summer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel SP34; City: Copenhagen Zealand; Review: For my first city trip to Copenhagen I had chosen the Hotel SP34 because of its central location close to a metro station and within walking distance to the main shopping area and cafés/restaurants (the Torvehallerne food halls are not to be missed). I was travelling alone but had booked a double room (no single room available) and was glad that I did (would be too small for 2 people). The room & bed were quite comfortable, even though there was no storage area (neither a closet for the clothes nor a decent shelf in the tiny bathroom). I didn't have breakfast at the hotel because it would have been charged extra to the already quite expensive room rate (the free glass of wine in the evening was a nice touch though). The wifi was strong and fast. The smells from the burger restaurant were a bit disturbing, but other than that I had a comfortable stay. All staff members were friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel La Couronne; City: Zermatt Canton of Valais Swiss Alps; Review: We have been staying at the Hotel La Couronne for many years. This family run gem has consistently maintained its quality and service, and even added additional amenities (the coffee maker and little fridge – the latter upon request - were very much appreciated). Also this summer we stayed in a double room deluxe with spectacular Matterhorn view and balcony, a comfortable seating area and spacious bathroom, everything spotless clean. We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious and plentiful breakfast in the beautiful winter garden. The La Couronne will remain our go-to hotel for future visits to Zermatt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Bettmerhof; City: Bettmeralp Canton of Valais Swiss Alps; Review: Our 5 nights stay at the Hotel Bettmerhof was a great experience, starting with the reservation until the moment we left. Upon arrival we were personally greeted by Chris, the owner and perfect host. It was raining heavily that evening and he came running outside with an umbrella when we got to the hotel after we were picked up at the cable car station (which we greatly appreciated with our heavy suitcase). He then welcomed us into the cozy lobby with a refreshing fruit infused water. What a great arrival after our travel. We spent the first night in a small double room which was comfortable and cozy. The rest of our vacation we were able to stay in the spacious “Adlerhorst” room with south-facing balcony and a great view. The modern Alpine style with a seating area and big bathroom made our stay very comfortable. We also made use of the spa area (sauna and steam bath) which was a great way to relax after our hikes. All of our days ended with a nice dinner in the hotel restaurant, renovated just a few years ago like the hotel, with a great atmosphere, wonderful service and delicious food. To round up the experience, we enjoyed every morning the good continental breakfast which included the option of some hot dishes cooked to order. Chris and his team provide a relaxed, but attentive and dedicated service; by the second day they already knew our preferences. We wish we could have stayed longer and will certainly come back next time we are in the area again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Mahler: Symphony No. 5; Brand: Levi/ASO; Review: I have to say that this is the best Mahler 5 I've listened to so far. I have heard Solti, Bernstein-Sony and Kubelik. Mr. Zander gives a extensive lecture on disk 2 about the piece and knows it quite exceedingly. He also gives us musical examples from his and other recordings. He is definetly a Mahler scholar. His extremely firey and passionate view is not be compared and his structural awareness throughout is evident which makes it so much bigger. So all in all if you want to know more about Mahler intellectually and emotionally, this 2 disk set is for you my friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruckner: The Symphonies Complete; Brand: Anton Bruckner; Review: Solti's Bruckner is very dramatic, less spriritual than other conductors like jochum or furtwangler but indeed a fine set. His interpretations are more powerful and insightful in Bruckner's earlier symphonies. His eighth is my least favorite in the set. He doesn't bring out enough of the hidden, compare it to Karajan or Celibidache. But the best in the set is the 6th. The March of the first movement is so towering that it doesnt even compare to anyone else, and i have the 2 jochum sets, the karajan, the titner, the wand and scrowasowski!....You can't even believe it!...The timpani is so loud that it makes you feel like you are the one in charge of a march entering heaven! All in all, a very good set to start out with. But try jochum or karajan who are far much more mysterious and monumental than solti.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schumann: Symphony No. 4 / Wilhelm Furtwängler: Symphony No. 2; Brand: Berlin Philharmonic Orch.; Review: Furtwangler said that his Symphony #2 1951 studio recording was not what it was supposed to be and was highly disappointed by it...he had just finished it and recorded it immediatly without any concert performances of it. I mean it's still good, but not as "way over the edge" as his other recording of it on Orfeo (live-1953)! Take it from Furtwangler himself and get the real deal on Orfeo. ALSO--->THE DEFINITIVE SCHUMANN 4...no questions asked!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mahler: Symphony No. 2; Brand: Heather Harper; Review: Forget Klemperer's studio recording, it is terribly over rehearsed(except for the ending)...we have here a mysterious, unexpected and powerhouse of a interpretaion! They should have issued THIS recording instead of the other one on EMI's Great Recordings of the Century. This one has increased intensity and the sound is amazing still....I would say, one of the definive 2nd's alongside Kubelik's and Kaplan's.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bach: Mass in B minor, BMV 232; Brand: Hermann Prey; Review: This ranks as one of the greatest recordings in the history of our time. The BBC chorus is outstanding and the soloists sing with incredible strength and feeling. This set must be on a shelf in every single household, in every home, for all times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruckner: Motets; Brand: Anton Bruckner; Review: I bought this cd because I wanted these motets all on one disc. Too bad for the other Ryan who put this disc away. The recording is of the highest I have ever heard from Naxos, and which helps even more is that it is recorded in a church (with fantastic acoustics), and sung by the church's own professional choir. It feels as if Bruckner has authorized this himself. The sounds that emerge are clean, clear and beautifully gorgeous. When I first listened to them, I really couldn't believe what I was listening to. I had to stop what I was doing because these motets moved me so much and to the greatest heights that I couldn't believe these sounds were created for the human ear! I also have Jochum doing them, and have heard the Matthew Best recordings but these spoke to me in such a way that I thought that I was listening to miracles! From what I know these are the only complete motets available on one disc. Experiencing these pieces is like being cleansed from all impurities. I seriously urge you to invest in this disc. (I hope the other Ryan reconsiders); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas / Daniel Barenboim; Brand: Daniel Barenboim; Review: If you're looking for a sonata cycle, this Barenboim set is a very safe choice. Reagarded as a virtuoso growing up, but signing a recording contract with EMI in his early 20's is remarkable! There is humor, style, passion and profundity in his readings but if you really want a set...go for the Schnabel set! I would recommend Barenboim's EMI set over his DG cycle.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gilbert Kaplan Mahler: Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection"; Brand: Gustav Mahler; Review: 1) THE BEST Mahler No. 2 interpretation on record. 2) Comes with the complete score (mini). 3) Comes with the complete historical background of the Symphony and the recording. 4) Comes with the complete letters of-and-by Mahler regarding his Symphony #2. 5) Comes with the complete Mahler piano rolls (complete movements from his Symphony no. 4 and no. 5 plus 2 songs). 6) Comes with the Adagietto from his Symphony #5. 7) Comes with a CD-ROM of like 100 pictures of/about Mahler. 8) Comes with a 30 min segment called "Remembering Mahler" where people who knew and worked with Mahler talk about him in an historical interview. 9)...let me say again... The Best "Resurrection" Symphony I have ever heard. NEED I SAY MORE?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: Missa Solemnis in D major,Op.123; Brand: Elisabeth Soderstrom; Review: One of the greatest recordings of the century. A tower of an achievement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schmidt: The Book of the Seven Seals; Brand: Franz Schmidt; Review: I bought this recording after hearing it live in Toronto with the TSO and Ben Heppner, I forgot who was conducting(someone not so well known)...it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and the key moment was the "Hallelulia" chorus at the end. It was overwhelming! When it was over, I was shaking all the way home! I was dissapointed when I heard Welser-Most doing the same chorus...It's a bit slow and not dramatic enough. (That moment should be absolutely overwhelming, and swift-like, taking you up up and away!) I listened to it many times and even bought the Mitropoulos version to compare (which suffered terrible sound, but good interpretation and cast). But I still wasn't fully satisfied with the oratorio as a whole. Welser-Most does have some nice moments, especially in the "hell scenes" (full of dramatic thrust, weighty fire and powerhouse sound). But I still couldn't see the structure of the work, I needed to understand the work structurally and musically, and he didn't do that for me. Welser-Most just "walks the work on by". EDIT ADD-ON: (Feb 14 2008) I recently found a version that blows all others into the water! HORST STEIN with the Vienna Symphoniker and the Vienna Singverein live from 1996. It is spine-tingling, and earth moving! Plus the sound is in full blooded stereo! Finally a version that does justice to Schmidt's Book of Seven Seals!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 "Choral"; Brand: Ludwig van Beethoven; Review: I heard this wartime 9th and was blown of my rocker! It makes all other ninths look like small-sized ice cream sundaes from MacDonald's. Make sure you're sitting down for this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruckner: Symphony No. 5 in B flat; Brand: Anton Bruckner; Review: This live version of Bruckner's Fifth with the Vienna Philharmonic and Klemperer is rare indeed! It sings more than others, thanks to the Vienna, and Klemp shows us a lighter side of the 5th (but not as light as Knappertsbusch's Decca 5th!) The performance moves with such flow, its quite remarkable how free it sounds. It's very different than Klemp's discontinued studio fifth on EMI, which is heavy duty Bruckner. All in all, I wouldn't say definitive (I've heard the Sinopoli on DG is "the one", and I'm eargerly waiting to experience it) but this one is very interesting and sweet sounding nevertheless...but definitive if you're a hard-core Klemp fan like me!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 - Romantic / Wagner: Siegfried Idyll ~ Klemperer; Brand: Richard Wagner; Review: I'm so glad EMI has released Klemp's studio 4th for us all, it's an important document to the Bruckner and Klemperer discography. What makes this 4th different from other 4th's is how free it sounds and how "un-romantic" it is. It is played as if a live performance, like attaca! Nowadays you hear over-the-top Bruckner, totally impassioned and completely schmaltzy, but when Klemp conducts, he stays clear of all that, and gives you sheer beauty of sound and noble objectivity in interpretation. Not to say that I don't like Bruckner over the top, it's just good to have both ways to choose from. But these guys at EMI keep coupling Klemp's recordings with that Siegfried Idyll...I admit, it's probably the best recording of it out there, but there are way more rare and discontinued Klemp recordings out there for them to re-issue. The new series is fantastic, the liner notes have a detailed essay all about Otto Klemperer, and I really hope and pray EMI will release more "Klemp's" under the new "Great Artists of the Century" label.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brahms: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 / Haydn Variations / Tragic Overture / Academic Festival Overture; Brand: Johannes Brahms; Review: This set of the Brahms Piano concerto's blew me away. Barenboim was on fire, he plays them big and chunky (just the way I like it!) and as if they were live performances! Barbirolli and the New Philharmonia Orchestra give such blazing support in both that my jaw dropped! Here's the thing: Otto Klemperer never got a chance to record the Brahms piano concertos with Barenboim (like in the Beethoven concertos). But "Danny-Boy" and "Barber-Oily's" recordings are as close as we can get to an interpretation Klemperer would have had. Recorded in the late 60's, you can tell that there's that "Klemp" sound in the New Philharmonia, as if he was conducting! All I have to say is this: "Gilels/Jochum, you have competition now, watch out!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: Symphony 9 'Choral' The Previously Unpublished Live Recording From The Royal Festival Hall, 15.11.1957; Brand: Beethoven; Review: This is a great live recording from 1957, but it's not as good as the new live Klemperer recording of the 9th TESTAMENT just released. This one is pretty good, typical Klemp, but the new 1961 live recording issued by TESTAMENT totally outclasses and outshines the 1957 version. The playing is more concentrated and intense, and the interpretation has more tragic feeling and greater majesty and nobility than ever before. The choral forces are like a thunderbolt from heaven, when comparing it to its predecesor! It's Klemp like you've never known! Klemp was on fire. Plus, TESTAMENT did a very fine job on the remastering of the mono sound. Actually, the 1961 live Klemp has just become my new favorite 9th, after the 1942 Furtwangler wartime 9th. I would sacrifice the 1957 Klemp and get the 1961 Klemp instead, it's so much better! You go through a much more elevated experience. (By the way...TESTAMENT have also just released the 1961 live Fidelio with Klemperer from Covent Garden!) -We all owe TESTAMENT great thanks for the work their doing and have done on issuing rare Klemps for humanity. Thanks TESTAMENT and thanks OTTO KLEMPERER.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: Fidelio Great Recordings of the Century; Brand: L.V. Beethoven; Review: This is no doubt perhaps the greatest recording of Fidelio out there, but it's not as good as Klemperer's live Fidelio recording! It has just been released on TESTAMENT and is a live mono recording from Covent Garden, 1961. After the live production they recorded the studio version. But thanks to TESTAMENT we can hear Fidelio as a real-life experience. To tell you the truth, I was blown away by the interpretation of the TESTAMENT recording, the sound is totally amazing, (like stereo!) and you can actually hear the "underlying musical through-line" the intensity and natural beauty of the singing and orchestral playing is something else. I'm so glad TESTAMENT released the famous-historical recording for us. I like it a lot better than Klemperer's studio version. The difference is like listening to a studio recording of Beethoven's 9th and seeing it live!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brahms: Violin Concerto / Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante; Brand: Johannes Brahms; Review: This is my favortie recording of the Brahms because it features Klemperer and Oistrakh. The stereo sound is fantastic, and the interpretation is grandly and majestic like no other. No one can compare to the glory of these two great human beings. I am thankful that Klemperer and Oistrakh made this recording for all of us to listen to, enjoy and learn from. And it's good that EMI has made it available for budget price and it is truly one of the great recordings of the century.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mahler: Symphony No 2; Brand: Mahler; Review: Kaplan has conducted this symphony dozens of times all around the world and has spent over 20 years researching it. In this new revelatory recording... 1) Kaplan uses Mahler's own Vienna Philharmonic 2) Kaplan uses Mahler's own Vienna Singverein 3) Kaplan recorded it in the Musikverein house in Vienna, where Mahler first performed it. 4) Kaplan uses a new edition that he helped research and edit containing revisions made by Mahler from the end of his life from original manuscripts and copies of the score. 5) Kaplan uses Deutsche Grammophone's outstanding recording techniques so that the CD is playable on both CD and SACD players. 6) ...and finally, Kaplan uses Mahler's own BATON. The difference between Kaplan's previous recording and this recording is: His first one is based on the original score and this new one is based on the newly revised edition as well as the things I mentioned above, and that the DG sound is absolutely phenomenal! I hope you buy this recording in order to support the outstanding work made by Gilbert Kaplan and Gustav Mahler. Thank You; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wagner: Orchestral Music The Bruno Walter Edition; Brand: Wagner; Review: Sony has recently released these Wagner recordings and put them together with the complete recordings Walter made of Mahler and Bruckner! It's a bit pricey but an indispensable box set for every collector. If you just want these Wagner recordings though, grab them as soon as you see them if you ever in life...as they are discontinued. It is some of the best Wagner I have ever heard, especially the Parsifal prelude...transendental. Bruno Walter is one of those rare individuals from "Head-Quarters" as someone wise once told me, meaning his line of descent could be traced back to the great composers themselves. Other examples of individuals from "Head-Quarters" are Otto Klemperer, Arthur Schnabel, Wilhelm Kempf, Yehudi Menuhin, Fritz Kreisler...etc. These are very special recordings to love and to cherish for a lifetime.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bach: Six Suites for Solo Cello; Brand: Johann Sebastian Bach; Review: Every time I listen to these performances I understand more and more about Bach and his cello suites. Fournier really knows these pieces and he communicates the music, the dance, the structure, the emotion and the profundity to such a degree that is really incomparable that I've experienced so far! The recording is so natural and broad that it feels like he's in the room playing for you himself!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bach: Cello Suites; Brand: Johann Sebastian Bach; Review: I thought that these would be the best recordings of the suites but I sadly didn't understand them when played by Rostropovich. Casals's recording show the fire and dynamic drama, but when I listened to the Fournier, it all made sense! I would rather recommend the DVD version by Rostropovich over his Cd's.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bach: Brandenburg Concertos; Orchestral Suites Nos. 2 & 3; Brand: Johann Sebastian Bach; Review: I'm sorry but I can't say that these are Brandenburgs for Bach lovers, but actually for Karajan lovers! Don't get me wrong, Karajan is one of my favorite conductors but when I listened to these 1960's recordings, I was totally turned off. Everything seemed out of place and weird. The tempo and the interpretation are really muddied by the Berlin Philharmonic. There some nice moments, but overall it doesn't even come close to those readings by Britten, Marriner and Richter! This is music for joyful living, not for trying to understand Karajan! Even Karajan's 1980 recordings of the Brandenburgs don't lift off, and the sound is monotonous. If you want big band Brandenburgs with lilt, joy, freedom and profundity...it is by far the Klemperer recordings with the Philharmonia Orchestra that clobber all other Brandenburgs! You will never find them though because EMI hasn't released them on CD for their catalogue...bozos! But you can find them on vinyl second hand...if you got a player. Anyway, stick to Britten, Marriner and Richter for Brandenburgs as a feast of fruits!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bach: Brandenburg Concertos no 1-4 / Britten Penguin Music Classics Series; Brand: Johann Sebastian Bach; Review: By far one of the greatest interpretation and recording of Bach's Brandenburgs. My favorite right after the Klemperer EMI recordings. Britten and the English Chamber Orchestra totally understand these pieces and they play with pure joy in their hearts! But get the Double-Decca...you'd want all 6 of them to live with!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wagner: Parsifal; Brand: Richard Wagner; Review: This is my bookshelf version of Parsifal. It's one that you listen to by yourself. It is imbued with spirituality, sacredness, profundity and seriousness. Karajan understands this piece inside and out, and who'd ever think Karajan would be one to understand Parsifal? But he allows his own inner wisdom and his unrevealed devoutness to express itself freely in the creation and reading of this glorious mystery drama, the everest of operas...Parsifal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wagner: Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg; Brand: Wagner; Review: Karajan's live '51 recording under the direction of Walter Legge is truly a testament to Art herself. Perfection and Excellence are the mottos of this historic performance. The intensity Karajan brings to the score is overwhelming..just listen to the overture for instance! The sound is in wonderful mono...better than Naxos's recent re-issue or that of Uarania. Unfortunately this set is discontinued from EMI, and only comes with the German libretto. Nevertheless, what is most interesting in hearing this set is the "dramatic through line" which is rarely captured on record, but is self-evident and vivid thanks to Karajan. A fantastic display piece is you ever find it used. You will fall in love with Meistersinger all over again listening to this recording.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg; Brand: Georg Solti; Review: There is something missing from Solti's 2nd recording of Meistersinger. Sure the sound is nice, the singing is great and the playing too, but I don't get a sense of the drama and the dramatic through line, and for me that's the most important thing. I don't understand Meistersinger as Meistersinger upon repeated listening to this "reputable" recording. When comparing it to his earlier version with the Vienna, this one sounds superficial...even listening to Karajan's two famous recordings I totally understand it and love it. You can have the best cast in the world, the best orchestra, the best sound engineers etc. but if you don't show the drama, you got nothing. Sorry.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mozart: Die Zauberflote The Magic Flute; Brand: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Review: Otto Klemperer's recording of The Magic Flute is an achievement unparalleled in the history of the grammophone. The only minor drawback is that there are no dialogues (Klemperer was adament not to include them for personal and mysterious reasons)...so it's pure music from start to finish. This isn't just another "nice" Mozart opera, it has a special significance and is esoterically important for everyone to understand symbolically. What's interesting to notice is how it begins as a comedy and ends up being serious. Mozart was a free-mason and along with Haydn knew "the mysteries" and revealed them in story/musical format. Mozart's Magic Flute is based on an ancient Egyptian initiation and deals with the four ordeals. If you want to learn more about these "mysteries" etc. I recommend investigating the texts and books of Samael Aun Weor and Rudolph Steiner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mozart: Requiem, K.626; Brand: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Review: This is my favorite Requiem I've heard. It far beats his 1960's recording of it, which is dry and boring but has a nice cast..and it surpasses his 1980's recording of it in it's blazing intensity. Karajan in 1975 handles and controls the choral and orchestral forces so well that he lifts them higher than themselves! This was the first time I understood Mozart's Requiem, after listeing to dozens of recordings this was the one that did it for me...how I wanted it to sound and be. Not for purists, but for those looking for a perfect and balanced Requiem with all the fire and beauty the Requiem calls for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mozart - Requiem / McLaughlin, M. Ewing, Hauptmann, Bayerischen Rundfunks, Bernstein; Brand: Maria Ewing [Soprano], Jerry Hadley [Tenor], Cornelius Hauptmann [Bass], Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks [Orchestra], Leonard Bernstein [Conductor], Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks [Choir] Marie McLaughlin [Soprano]; Review: Lenny brings massive weight to the Requiem unlike any other I've heard! The expansiveness and power is incredible. (If you're a purist, you will probably dislike this recording, but then why listen to it anyway if you know you won't like it? Just stick to the "Hoggy", "Gardi" and "Pinni" gang! But leave the heavyweights like Klemp, Karajan, Lenny and those guys out of it). This is my second favorite Requiem I've heard after the Karajan 1977 version. Bernstein brings a structure to the piece which other conductors often miss, and the musicians play with great feeling and firey intensity. It's a Requiem tailored for the big boned and manly type. And by the way, it's a live recording...so all the better. ->Get the most recent reissue of it on DG's "entree" label for dead cheap!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mozart: The Symphonies Nos 1-41, plus 27 other symphonic works AAM * Schroder * Hogwood; Brand: Jaap Schroder; Review: This set is indispensable for anyone who seriously wants to have a complete Mozart collection. It contains every symphonic work written by Mozart, including second versions of certain late symphonies. The playing is "alive" and fresh, the sound is full, warm and clear. What you get is not Hogwood's "interpretation"...but music and just the music, this guy understands Mozart and just lets these musicians play with joy, spontaneity, meaning and feeling. I didn't think they would be so good! There are times when you don't even notice that they're playing on period instruments. This set is completely satisfying and I'm glad I own it. It's a pricy box set, but totally worth it...try to find it used and bask in the glory of Mozart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wagner: Tristan und Isolde; Brand: Richard [Classical] Wagner; Review: I just finished listening to Lenny's Tristan and man it's sooo good! I finally understand it after listening to so many versions! He brings out the wieght, the fire, the drama, the detail, the beauty, the depth, the clarity and most of all...the passion! The recorded sound is phenomenal and the singing is sumptuous with real meaning and realistic acting, sometimes I thought it was live! Despite the despising reviewers that detest this recording because of length or this or that, I love how Lenny draws it out! Once you immerse yourself in it, it takes you to the hieghts. It's a real experience, not just another Tristan. Take my word for it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Violin Cto in a Minor / Violin Cto in E Major; Brand: Johann Sebastian Bach; Review: These are totally intense and firey peformances with Master and Disciple. Inspired interpretations and the rapt communion bewteen the artists is amazing. The mono sound is excellent. Indispensible for anyone's Bach collection!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bach: Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin, BWV 1001- 1006; Brand: Johann Sebastian Bach; Review: A Cosmic Cycle of the Sonatas & Partitas. One adjusts very easily to the mono sound and despite the flaws caused by his severe arthritis, what's more important is that the essence of the music still manages to shine (like a blaze of fire) through the technical aspect of his playing. Thank God there was someone who understood (in the complete sense of the word) these Masterworks, and who gave humanity the oppertunity to hear the mysteries contained in them. We have been blessed with the genius and greatness of George Enescu! Be ready to be transformed mentally, emotionally and spiritually!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mozart: Symphonies 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41 / Karajan; Brand: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Review: This DG double is a bit inconsistent with Karajan toning down the Berliners and playing the music differently than normally played. He does bring certain weight to some movements at times but overall his interpretations are not what my ears want to hear and know when listening and understanding Mozart. There are many thrilling moments mind you, but also boring ones. This cycle spanned from the mid to late 70's and the sound quality is very clear, and spacious nevertheless. I sold this set and picked up Karajan's EMI 2-cd set instead on "rouge & noire" and was so much more captivated because of the flow of inspiration Karajan had at that time (the EMI cycle was recorded in a couple of months in 1970). I needed Karajan doing Mozart and the EMI set totally satisfied me. If your looking for big banned Mozart, then I would recommend Klemperer's recordings bar none! Bernstein also has a fantastic set on DG trio label. But if you want Karajan, try to find the EMI set. It's much more consistent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: Symphony No. 9; Brand: L.V. Beethoven; Review: Forget about Klemp's studio version AND the '57 performance...they simply don't compare to Klemp in 1961! The drama, the thrust, the passion, the expressivness... This undoubtebly ranks along side Furtwangler's wartime 9th. The mono sound has been fantastically redone. You must get this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wagner: Orchestral Music; Brand: Richard Wagner; Review: This set is indispensible for any Wagnerite or Klemperite! It contains glorious playing of the finest calibre, with much weight, energy and beauty. A definite in anyone's collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 1 - 4 / Haydn Variations / Alto Rhapsody / Academic; Brand: Johannes Brahms; Review: This EMI set has been rightly re-issued in the "Great Recordings of the Century" series because they tower over many other cycles and interpretations. These recordings have gone down in history for their power, depth, clarity, majesty, and beauty. Klemperer had a special affinity for Brahms as he did with Beethoven, but to a higher degree as Brahms mirrored his own personal temperament. Thank you EMI and Klemperer for making these recordings and re-issuing them as a boxed set for the benefit of humanity. But most of all...thank you Brahms, for none of this could be possible without you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Piano Concerti 3 4 & 5 / Piano Sonatas 24 & 31; Brand: L. V. BEETHOVEN; Review: The famous Arrau/Klemperer concerts were a cause for celebration and great joy to those who had the chance to attend these historic performances. Fortunately we all now have the oppertunity to witness them again! The young Arrau brings refined beauty, and the old Klemperer brings his heavy hands. Together they provide unique, compelling and powerful interpretations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bach: Mass in B minor; Brand: Johann Sebastian Bach; Review: Why so much praise?? I listened to this after so many other listenings of others and have to say that this version is truly awful. The brisk speeds and lightness are totally unsuitable for the Mass in B. There is no sense of cosmic grandeur and deep religiosity in Gradiner's version. Truly dissapointing :( Sure, some of the playing and singing is nice...but c'mon, period instruments and forces simply don't work and don't cut it for Bach's Mass in B. For don't take my word for it, compare the Gardiner to other truly Great interpretations like Richter, Enescu, early Karajan, Scherchen, Guilini, Munchinger, and of course...Klemperer. Gardiner is no match for these guys, his rendition is like a little stream along side a mighty ocean!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dvorak: Requiem; Biblical Songs; Brand: Antonin Dvorak; Review: There is a magical aura about this recording, as if muses were involved with the making of it! I would suggest getting the "other" DG double (with image bit processing) because it has all the liner notes and libretto, as this previous release has nothing. -Dvorak's Requiem is liken unto the traversal of a mighty mountain which extends from the hells to the heavens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brahms: 4 Symphonies; Brand: Johannes Brahms; Review: If you like your Brahms burning hot like the blood running through your veins, then this Jochum set is for you! Get ready to self-ignite!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monteverdi: Vespro Della Beata Vergine; Brand: Claudio Monteverdi; Review: This recording only conveys the "loud drama" of Monteverdi's Vespers, which it is soley not. There is not one ounce of spirituality in this recording whatsoever! Not only that but, the recording is marked with blocky chunks which are heavily noticible (as cuts)...there is no sense of fluidity or flow at all. Also, there is no libretto included. I wouldn't recommend this set of the Vespers to anyone starting out and wanting to understand them. I would recommend Gardiner's second recording in it's stead as it is imbued with spiritual elements. I've heard that Andrew Parrot's version is the "one" to get, though I've not heard it yet.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Schumann: The 4 Symphonien; Brand: ROBERT SCHUMANN; Review: This Schumann set by Karajan is top shelf recommendation. His interpretations stand far from many others. He brings weight, fire, beauty, mystery, grandeur, lyricism and poetry. What's most impressive is the sense of unity, energy, structure and flow! The Beliners shine all the way through and the sound quality on the recordings are amazing! Everything is loud, clear and plush...all sorts of details come out spontaneously. My favorite set of the Schumann Symphonies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scriabin: Symphonies Nos. 1-3 / Le Poème de l'extase / Promethée; Brand: The Philadelphia Orchestra; Review: Muti is great with his Philadelphia Orchestra. The recordings are high quality, but at times can get digitally distorted in the climaxes. The interpratations have a strength and expansiveness. But I still give Ashkenazy my top recommendation on the wonderfully bargin priced Trio label. He tops Muti threefold in his power, profundity, and energy! Plus the digital sound beats is clearer and more realistic than on Muti's set. Scriabin was a Theosophist, who studied the works of Madamme Blavatsky (great female mystic). His works come from a place of spirituality and mysticism. His are inspired by the worlds religions from a esoteric approach. I can only compare his musical sound world to Franz Schmidt or Cyril Scott. Scriabin's music is on the verge of atonality, very modern sounding for the early 1900's. He took on the philosophical views of Wagner and expanded upon them, trying to create a new artform, which he didn't fulfill due to his untimely death. Look for the recording of Scriabin's "Preparation for the Final Mystery" on Decca also conducted by Ashkenazy. Scriabin's 5 symphonies open the door to much inspiration on Nature and the Divine. There is no doubt that you can only gain by listening to Scriabin. Muti is a great start, but Ashkenazy totally understands Scriabin!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mahler: Symphony No. 2; Brand: Gustav Mahler; Review: This live performance from 1963 kills all other renditions of this work! (Only Kaplan's versions can hold up flames to Stokowski's warhorse interpretation.) It is in mono, but the acoustics in the Royal Albert Hall (London), give such incredible depth and resonance that it actually sounds like stereo! This recording was also given the Rossette in the 2005 Penguin Guide. I can't even begin to describe the performance. I just can't. I'm at a loss of words. You just have to hear it for yourself!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: The Symphonies; Brand: Beethoven; Review: I am perr-itty dissapointed in Decca for this nice little boxed set. Why? Well, firstly the Symphonies are broken up. For example: #5 is with #2 and #7 with #1. Then on one of the discs you get Leonore Overture 3, Symphony #4 and then the first movement of the 9th!...then you have put on the next disc for the rest of the 9th! Oh Man! Secondly, the sound quality is not the demonstration quality one expects from Decca during those amazing analogue years. The sound sounds muddied up. The volume levels are dim, and the clarity and brilliance don't shine through on the recordings. Thirdly, Solti doesn't deliver as you know he should. They are standard readings with a bit of extra insight, but nothing of that typical "Solti" drive. It seems that Beethoven isn't Solti's composer par excellence! He doesn't understand him as say, Klemperer or Karajan do. Solti and the CSO didn't really know each other so well back in 1972/74, and you can tell. I'd imagine that their later digital cycle would be more authoratative than this first set. I still like my Klemperer and my Karajan(any) sets!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wagner: Lohengrin; Brand: Richard Wagner; Review: I'll keep my words short. It's Pure magic all the way through, full of beauty, fire, drama, and weight...plus you get the complete full Act 3 Grail narration! It's like a book you can't put down because it's so good! Just get it and you will fall in love with Lohengrin in a whole way you never new possible!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wagner: Lohengrin / Seiffert, Maggie, Polaski, Struckmann, Pape, Trekel, Barenboim; Brand: Richard Wagner; Review: The only reason to get this recording mianly is for the restored full Grail narration in Act 3. Barenboim brings alot of vitality and sympathy to the score and the singing is fine too, the quality of the sound is excellent, but the only problem for me is the choice for Elsa and Ortrud. They both have practically the same voice! You have to struggle with pain to figure who is who when they have all that dialogue in Act 2. Lohengrin also doesn't have the throatiness of the grail in his voice as Sandor Konya and Domingo have unfortunately...he could also be more emtionally expressive and involved. I also don't get a sense of the drama and dramatic throughline in this recording as much as in others such as Solti's, Kempe's or Leinsdorf's. Now speaking of Leinsdorf...I will have to recommend Leinsdorf's recording from the 60's over Barenboim's recording due to the superior acting and quality of playing of the Boston orchestra. Leinsdorf is a much greater intepreter of Lohengrin and of Wagner in general, and the only other person to include the full grail narration in Act 3! Sandor Konya is really my ideal Lohengrin! I totally fell in love with Wagner's Lohengrin again and finally understood it musically and dramatically thanks to Leinsdorf and their whole cast and crew. If your looking for a Great Lohengrin, get Leinsdorf's stupendously loving and energetic version or Solti's fantasticaly warm edition.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Piano Sonatas Complete; Brand: L.V. Beethoven; Review: Are there really enough words in the human language to describe this pianist? These readings? Are there enough stars in the sky to rate this set? ...gosh, don't know what else to say... ...I guess maybe that it'll probably be the best 150-so bucks you ever spent, in your entire existence!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: The Complete Piano Sonatas & Diabelli Variations; Brand: Anton Kuerti; Review: I think this is Beethoven for purists. Kuerti plays very individually and humanly but not so cosmically. He doesn't play with much weight or fire behind him, but rather with finess and beauty instead. The Analekta sound is decent but could be louder and deeper. His renditions are more preferable to me than say Barenboim (DG), Ashkenazy or Goode's, but it's true that Kuerti's are very interesting and unique readings indeed. They are almost like period performances.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Original Masters: Eugen Jochum - Beethoven: The 9 Symphonies; Brand: Ludwig Van Beethoven; Review: Even though Jochum is one of my very favorite conductors, I can't stand by this set at all, Jochum is almost out of the picture on this one, they play by themselves, with no internal direction, they are not inspired at all! Just compare this cycle to his 3rd cycle from the late 70's with the London Symphony Orchestra! It's like night and day! Even his first cycle blows his 2nd out of the water! In Beethoven you want fire, passion, drive, enthusiasm, playfulness, heroic-ness etc. But these readings sound boring, bland, tired and routine. It's incredible! Oh how I wish I wern't saying these things because I love Beethoven, I love Jochum and I think the Concertgebouw are one of the top 5 orchestras I've ever heard! I don't know what this set is trying to highlight, but it definetly is not Jochum's Art or Beethoven's genius. It's like the record producers were using Beethoven for a ploy for recording "The Concertgebouw Orchestra" in their hall, to get that classic "warm" sound. Please consider getting Jochum's 3rd Beethoven cycle instead with the LSO. It was originally recorded by EMI but never released by them...so far they have only been released on an obscure label called "Disky Communications"...in fantastic sound by the way! (see my review for more info on that set).; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Missa Solemnis in D Op 123 / Mass in C Op 86; Brand: Ludwig van Beethoven; Review: I know that I will offend some of you with this review but I will make up for it with a recommendation at the end... This is one of the WORST recordings of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis i've ever heard in my entire life! Why?? No Structure, No Grandeur, No Breadth, No Religiosity, NO Solemnity, No Epic Vision...you can't even sense a musical line! He's just got some beauty and lyricism, but you can't just have that...Just compare this attempt to KLEMPERER'S, WALTER'S, HORENSTEIN'S, TOSCANINNI'S, LATE KARAJAN'S or even BERNSTEIN'S and you'll understand what I'm talking about!!! The orchestra and chorus sound nice and basic, but you wouldn't believe they were the same orchestra and chorus after listening to Klemperer who uses the same forces! Now let me get me started about the sonics on this recording...Coming from EMI it's absolutely pitiful! Someone screwed up big time, and I tell you it's not me! I spend most of my time studying recordings. Whoever was engineering these sessions should have been fired! It's almost as bad as Karajan's EMI Mozart symphonies! Dim, Low, Distant, Unfocused, Undetailed. I couldn't believe my ears! (And again, just compare it to say Klemperer's or Bernstein's). That's why I give 2 stars. However I give Giulini's Mass in C, 5 STARS. Best I've heard alongside Gardiner's version! -I do appreciate Giulini's art because he is a very special conductor, who's art happened not to come accross in his studio Missa Solemnis... -------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUT...his live recording of it on BBC Legends is utterly transcendant! It is so profound and so moving, with so much mystery and magic spontaneity that I can't believe it is the same Giulini! (With exceptional stereo sound!) He actually takes Beethoven's words seriously "From the heart - may it return to the heart"! Best Missa Solemnis for me alongside Klemperer's. Forget Giulini's studio recording and go straight to his live one, where you can finally understand Giulini and Beethoven!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik; Serenata notturna; Posthorn Serenade; Haffner Serenade; Brand: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Review: I have to say that after listening to this Berlin/Bohm set, the Haffner and Posthorn Serenades are my FAVORITE Mozart pieces out of ALL Mozart's output! All thanks to Bohm! I swear by these discs...these pieces...these interpretations. They're highly addictive. I've compared the Haffner and Posthorn to all other versions. None come close in majesty, brilliance and sonics. The Serenata Notturno is also quite fine actually, but I do have to say that the Eine Kleine Nachtmusik is the worst I ever heard, it's extrememly thick and stodgy, with bland and unnthusiastic playing. I never thought that would be possible coming from the Bohm & the Vienna Philharmonic! Must have had a bad day or something. (A small sacrifice to pay for the unending joy of the Haffner and Posthorn.) Nevertheless, you'll NEVER be able to stop thanking Mozart for writing these pieces and for Bohm, the Berlin and DG for recording them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planets; Brand: HOLST; Review: I'm incredibly impressed on the engineering on these recordings! Not only that but the interpretations are startling! Right up there with Steinberg and the Boston Symphony! This little naxos disc is often a reference recording of the Planets I use when showcasing them to friends. The great thing about this disc is that it includes the new composition of the mysterious and enigmatic "Pluto, The Renewer" by Colin Matthews and ends with a great conclusion of Holst's Wagnerian Tone Poem "The Mystic Trumpeter", with words by Walt Whitman for orchestra and soprano. Five Stars and 8 Planets!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4 Symphonies; Brand: J. Brahms; Review: Forget about this nonsense about remastering and labels! DO you want Walters New York Brahms in a single set or not? For years I was trying to find these early Walter recordings, it was in Vienna when I found these miracles! A used classical shop across from the Vienna State Opera house! I listened to this cheapie Italian-label set. I was flabbergasted that not only did I find them but that they had multiple copies! I immediately grabbed 3 extra copies for my bro's back home... I thought Brahms couldn't get any better than Furtwangler's, Jochum's or Toscanini's! But, what you get is...MORE Fire, MORE Lyricism, MORE Passion, MORE Beauty, MORE Cohesive structure...MORE BRAHMS. You can't imagine how superlative these readings are, If you think you know Brahms, you know nothing my friend! Don't dare hesitate on this set (or the 2 Sony's singles)!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mozart: Great Symphonies; Brand: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Review: By far this set of Bruno Walter's mono Mozart are the fastest and most exciting versions ever heard! You'll never experience the thrill, the energy, the stamina, the electricity, the passion and drive in ANY other recordings than these! I was really amazed by this set on all levels... 1) The inexpensiveness of the set! 2) The rarity of these recordings and issued as a set! 3) 4 packed cd's! 4) Very good remastering job 5) Short but facinating liner notes on Walter doing Mozart 6) The bold and daring playing of the New York and Columbia Orchestra's! 7) Bruno Walter's amazing interpretive ideas on these great works! Ok, so here's what you get: - Symphonies: 25,28,29,35,36,38,39,40,41 - Overtures: Le Nozze di Figaro, Cosi fan Tutte, Die Zauberflote - Other: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik & Masonic Funeral Music K477 This historic set was recorded between 1953-1956 in very good mono. Essential and indispensible for all Mozart and Walter fans of any generation!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruckner: The Nine Symphonies / Helgoland; Brand: Anton Bruckner; Review: These recordings are awesome! I'm deeply impressed not only for the sound but for the playing and interpretation as well! They are all live except #4 & #7 which are studio. I know Barenboim in often hit and miss in conducting and piano playing but I would have to say Barenboim hit this one really on the money! He has a great sense of structure and beauty in these recordings. They breathe and have wonderful breadth. They even include the spiritual dimension, which is very important in Bruckner. It's the best Bruckner I've heard since Jochum's EMI and Karajan's DG!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: Triple Concerto / Brahms: Double Concerto; Brand: Johannes Brahms; Review: ...I'll just say that no matter how big names are, this triple concerto sucks. I abhor it (although I'm a big fan of Karajan, Oistrakh, Richter and Rostropovich INDIVIDUALLY)...The whole team screwed up big time on these sessions from the sonics to the interpretations. Just compare this triple to Fricsay's spectacular version on DG...it's like light versus darkness. ******5 stars for the best stereo Brahms Double!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven / Brahms: Triple / Doble; Brand: ANDA / SCHNEIDERHAN / FRICSAY / RSO; Review: I love this Triple...from the sonics to the soloists to the orchestral playing...everything went right in these sessions! You can't beat a better team than these guys! The Double is also pretty great!...but get it for the Triple!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erich Kleiber: Decca Recordings 1949-1955 Original Masters; Brand: Ludwig van Beethoven; Review: This is an amazing collection of recordings from Erich Kleiber. The Beethoven is truly legendary. The Mozart organic. The Schubert grand! Erich Kleiber is important to study because he is one of the famous men from "Headquarters" (old Vienna) who knew many famous composers and artists. His style is unique in the history of the grammophone and his conducting technique essential to know and learn from. - No one has ever let music flow for it's own sake more than Erich Kleiber.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Handel: Messiah; Brand: Richard Westenburg; Review: This is the best Messiah in sound quality. It's astonishing that sound quality like this could be done in the early 80's... I would have to say better than Decca in the 60's! As for the performance, it's just as astounding! This is chamber forces here (chorus and orch.), but the recording engineering makes it sound larger than life! It's big band Handel with ornaments without being pretentious. The most important thing about this Messiah after the sound quality is the diction and singing of the chorus and soloists. Their words jump out of the orchestra at you with such ease, you don't strain any kind of muscle fibre to understand! It's something I've never experienced in any Messiah. It is one for the desert island! WOW!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini / Shostakovich: 3 Preludes William Kapell Edition Vol.3; Brand: Sergei Rachmaninoff; Review: Best Rachmaninov 2nd & Paganini Rhapsody I've ever heard! What this guy does with these pieces is CRAZY!!! Not only that but the orchestra goes off the top! And can't ask for better mono engineering! I've been looking for a few years for a version that does justice to these huge amazing works...I finally got them! Kapell is a meteorite! ...you better be sittin down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruckner: Symphony IX Reloaded; Brand: Anton Bruckner; Review: Forget about all these negative reviews here, and try to see the inspiration behind the recording! I originally found out about Peter Jan Marthe from abruckner.com. and couldn't believe that a free composition of the Finale could exist! And for once not by Carragan, Samele etc? Strange...finally something original! So I went on a limb and got the disc...OK, so the cover looks cheesy, but when I listened I couldn't believe my ears!!! The quality is the best I've ever heard in any digital recording! The performance (which was recorded live in St. Florian in August 2006) is to revel over in every way! The best and grandest performance I've ever heard of the first 3 movements of the Ninth! He takes the reading slow and instills a type of magic light and breath I've rarely encountered in Bruckner. All kinds of details come out I've never even been aware of either! Peter Jan Marthe (a disciple of Menuhin who took over Menuhin's European Orchestra) I find out from the amazing liner notes regularly takes his European Orchestra on tour and often performs Bruckner in the open air and on top of Mountains! Marthe explains in the extensive liner notes that he had consulted with the Great Organist of St. Florian (Kropfreiter) on doing something with Bruckner's Finale of the ninth. After intense days and still nights, Marthe tells us that Bruckner's voice came to him telling him to brave himself and others by writing a new Finale. This feeling became so strong in him that he had to delve into the sketches and all of Bruckner's music. The last movement is on the second disc and is about 30 minutes. I cannot and will not spoil it for you by describing it. I will only say that I was transported and taken to the depths then to the heights. This music is fully recognizable as Bruckner's with Marthe's creative inspiration elaborate Bruckner's Divine vision. Of course it will not be how Bruckner would have written it, but in my opinion it is pretty inspiring. (The only thing I'm waiting for someone to record is Fritz Oeser's 1940 bridge from the Adagio, to opening of the Te Deum using material from the Finale sketches). I congratulate Peter Jan Marthe for creating this marvel and will now purchase his other Bruckner discs with the greatest of honour! Truly Monumental...wow, I'm still tingling!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wagner: Der fliegende Hollander; Brand: Richard Wagner; Review: I've longed for a Dutchman like this for years! I mean you can't imagine the utter inspiration that flows throughout this performance...from the acting, singing, to the orchestra and engineering! It's almost like witnessing it live! This is most powerful Dutchman I've ever heard, and the most musical. I actually believe the characters and believe the story, and this is what I want when I listen to Opera. -Gottlob Frick is the darkest Daland I've encountered, -Marianne Schech is an amazingly intense Senta, -Sieglinde Wagner is an inspirational Mary -Rudolf Schock puts up a great fight as Erik -Fritz Wunderlich as the Steuermann is incomparable (as always!) ...but Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau gives a performace of a lifetime! His beautiful, melodic, dark and angry Dutchman is all you could ask for in the character! Konwitschny and the Berlin Staatkapelle shines like a blaze of Glory! Those guys really had hot blood flowing through their veins in those sessions... I'm so happy that I've found "my" Dutchman recording!...now for "my" Tannhauser!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: String Quartets; Brand: Amadeus Quartet; Review: I was greatly looking forward to enjoying the Amadeus set but it turns out that they don't live up to the Greatness of emotion or spiritual depths of Beethoven's Quartets. I have to agree with the other reviewer about these readings being lacking in warmth and being overly calculated. Almost all the time it seems the Amadeus performances are over-rehearsed and for me that is a huge turn off! No doubt they play technically immaculate and intensely but to me that matters less than "What" these pieces are about. I also don't mind the 1960's DG sound, it is fresh, clear and loud, a bit on the dry side but not as dry and parched as the Talich cycle! Try the Lindsay's cycle or the Vegh's for what I'm talking about when it comes to emotion, passion and spiritual qualities.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Walkure, Act 1; Brand: Richard [Classical] Wagner; Review: This disc is a collectors item, for those who love Wagner and who love Bruno Walter. The performance is stunning, powerfully intense and dramatic, as well it contains much warmth. The digital mastering of this old EMI still strikes me for its clarity, depth and audibility, it's like the music is jumping out at you!...(just compare the sound quality of this EMI to the Naxos release). I'm not that impressed by the new re-issue of this on EMI, for some reason the sound doesn't strike me as it does on this EMI (not only that but the Act 2 is imcomplete). I just love having this EMI of Walter's Act 1 on a single disc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Walkure; Brand: FLAGSTAD/FRANTZ/FURTWAENGLER; Review: Although both Acts 1 and 2 are complete, this Naxos suffers from poor sound quality. The balancing that was done for this re-issue has taken out a lot of the bite and clarity, not only that but the volume has been dimmed! To me the high voltage energy of Walter's interpretation has been lost. I still prefer the original EMI realease of Act 1, but am not a fan of its recent reissue of Act 1 and Act2 (which is incomplete and has many cuts!). Nevertheless it is a bargain deal for a very special and historical Walkure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wagner: Die Walkure - Act 1 & Act 2, Scenes 3 & 5; Brand: Richard Wagner; Review: Although this is a very special historical disc, Act 2 is incomplete. EMI definetly boasts superior sound and liner notes than the Naxos but still the Naxos contains the complete Act 2, not only that but the EMI contains text translation, where the Naxos doesn't. So it's a toss up. I actually will stay with the previous old single disc release of ACT 1 complete on EMI (in fantastic sound actually!) and keep my Naxos right behind it. I actually wonder why EMI have cuts on in Act 2 when the NAXOS re-issue is COMPLETE!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schubert: 8 Symphonies; Brand: Franz Schubert; Review: Ideal, Inspired, Passionate, Dramatic, Lyrical, Beautiful, Intense...PERFECT! To me, you need only 1 Schubert cycle for your collection and it is the Bohm! I haven't come accross anyone else who understands and loves Schubert more than Karl Bohm! Bohm is a Master and his Schubert set will always remain at classic status!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 1 - 9; Brand: Anton Bruckner; Review: ...I love Jochum and I know many rate this set highly but I find it generally okay and typically straighforward. Of course there are many very interesting moments and occasional special insights, but overall I find that it is not as inspired as his later EMI Staatskapelle Dresden set...which is uncontrollably passionate, dramatic, and spiritually prophetic. If anything, it makes an excellent starter set...but you'll want to invest in his EMI without question...now re-issued on the Brilliant Classics label!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 8-9; Brand: David Rendall; Review: Karajan's video recordings of Bruckner are as profound visually and they are aurally...especially the Eighth, live from St. Florian, Linz. The performances are incredibly profound and magisterial. Not to mention extrordinarily beautiful, moving and passionate. These performances rank on a whole other level in interpretation that perhaps scales heights previous unmatched even in Karajan's audio recordings! A must for Karajan lovers and Bruckner lovers!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruckner: Die 3 Messen/Masses Nos. 1-3/Les Messes; Brand: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks [Orchestra]; Review: This is the finest complete set of the Masses. However DG's remastering is atrocious compared to the original release of this set (a beautiful 4cd box set). The balance is off, the warmth, depth and breadth are lost and there is plenty of digititis (a noticible digital signal/distortion throughout the listening experience). Never have I felt that the same recordings could sound SO different!! As if they were conducted by two different conductors, played by two different orchestras and choruses, and recorded by two different companies! I own both sets, and have listened to them for years on different systems, and the results I just mentioned are always the same. I normally like getting discs remastered but I've only felt this disappointed once before on a remastering job (Karajan's remastered '63 Beethoven set). Not only that but on this set there is a break between the first and second disc in Mass No. 2, which is a bit annoying. DG wanted to squeeze everything on two discs....whereas the other set has each Mass on it's own disc coupled with a few motets, and the Te Deum with the Psalm 150. The investment of Jochum's grand, noble and beautiful choral Bruckner in the original Box set is without question the one to own. And worth the asking price. The difference is staggering in all areas!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Herbert Von Karajan, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra,Karajan: Symphony Edition,Deutsche Grammophon,Box Sets (Audio Only),Classical,Orchestral & Symphonic,Classical Artists,Classical Music,Symphonies" />; Brand: Herbert Von Karajan; Review: Let it be known!...This box set will soon be discontinued by DG. It is "limited edition", which means that they will only produce so many copies. (DG already stopped producing the Oliver Messiaen 32 CD Complete Edition box I found out from my local classical distributor, which only came out last week!) This Karajan edition really stunts all of the other recent Karajan editions that have been coming out. Everyone knows that these are his greatest recordings from his golden years of the 70's, not to mention the sound engineering on them were Karajan's best from his entire discography in terms of quality, depth and range...so I will save my praises on each of the cycles, since they've been sung endlessly already! I will just note that this is a small hardcover box with slip sleeves. The booklet only has the cd listings and track timings...NO LINER NOTES WHATSOEVER. But with the the price of the box not even a hundred dollars...and with each of the seperate cycles going for roughly $50 to $100 anyway...that makes this 38 CD box irrisistible and a lifetime investment! WOW is all I can continue to say!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chopin: The Complete Works; Brand: Frederic Chopin; Review: I am immediately enthralled and mezmerized by Mr. Ohlsson playing and interpretations. He ranks up there with the greats, Cortot, Rubinstein, Pollini, Ashkenazy, Moravec and Arrau. Even surpassing some of them! Plus the sound the engineers gave his piano is bloomingly warm, full, spacious, and detailed! The thing about this set is it contains absolutely everything Chopin wrote, complete on 16 full cd's in slip cases in a hard glossy cardboard box. All of the styles of music, and each type of piano style are given their own category on the discs which keeps them organized and the liner notes are excellent...they review each of Chopin's composition and has a 2 page writeup by Mr. Ohlsson on playing Chopin and on the making of these recordings. I would have never imagnined a Chopin cycle so commanding and authoritative, not to mention consistent in playing and sound quality! **GARRICK OHLSSON'S NOW BECOMES THE NEW GOLD STANDARD IN CHOPIN PLAYING AND IN CHOPIN RECORDED OUVRE!**; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas; Brand: Yves Nat; Review: Beethoven interpreters often bring out more beauty and humanity than the force, power and weight of his Sonatas. Yves Nat does just that and more, he is similar to a male version of Annie Fischer! He plays the Sonatas faster than we're used to but throughout brings more subtleties, spontaneity, weight and fire than many many others. You often get the feeling that they are live performances (which they are not). The mono sound is acceptable, with a full range and depth, there is some slight hiss at times which easily you get over. I disagree with some other reviewers saying that Nat's playing is "Natural". (Wilhelm Kempff and Wilhelm Backhaus are "natural" in my opinion, they don't think when they play, they just brings out the beauty easily...) but you feel that with Yves Nat he actually has thought things through and is continuously moulding the Sonatas as he is playing them! He purposely and forcebly constructs each sonata to make it it's own world (which to me is not natural) but you never get the sense that he is being contrived or selfish about it. That's why Nat is so great, almost like a Klemperer at the piano!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: 9 Symphonies 1963; Brand: Ludwig van Beethoven; Review: You have no idea how many times I have given this edition away as gifts! It's not long before I buy another set just in order to give it away after a few months! I mean it's so pleasing to look at and listen to that it really is the ideal gift for anyone and everyone...even yourself! The price is right and you can easily find it used or new for cheap. Everything from the packaging, the design, the booklet and the playing are all outstanding! Karajan is really a visionary in these performances, bringing a fire and intensity matched by poetic splendor that other cycles cannot boast. Of course there are individual performances by other conductors that are amazing but Karajan's 1963 cycle is a standard and set a standard that makes you feel its unique importance in the history of recorded Beethoven cycles. This was the very first complete Beethoven cycle recorded by Deutsche Grammphone in stereo (this came after Eugene Jochum's half mono-half stereo cycle from the 50's also with the Berlin Philharmoic). And, this box set has NEVER, EVER been out-of-print. It's continued popularity and celebrity is something unseen in the classical music recording industry! I think that every home should have this close by their stereo systems!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chopin: Nocturnes; Brand: Frederic Chopin; Review: I've listened to almost every set of Nocturnes on the market (Moravec, Arrau, Pires, Barenboim, Ohlsson, Rubinstein, plus a few miscellaneous sets) but must say without a hesitation that Pollini's is by far the greatest of them all. He makes each piece sound like an endless sea, a mighty ever-reaching oak...monuments of wonder! I'm flabergasted that he makes these famous pieces sound so fresh, intruiging, profound, stimulating, revelatory...almost prophetic! This man is a genius and a creates wonders with Chopin's Nocturnes. I have read the previous reviewers who have problems with his breathing thoughout, but this is only noticible when listening with headphones or earbuds...it's a bit reminiscent of being a part of a live performance... but I couldn't hear it when I put it on my system. As for his so-called "coldness", I couldn't disagree more...I am IMMEDIATELY ENTHRALLED and CAPTIVATED by his interpretations and playing. His love for Chopin is immensely present and I find that he brings the most warmth in these pieces I've heard since Arrau or Ohlsson. The DG sound on the recording is vivid and has wonderful depth (typically called a "wet" recording), you get the feeling that you are no longer listening to a piano, I don't know what kind of magic is going on there but it's like listening to POETRY ITSELF! The only thing about this set is the price. DG really should have issued this at a reasonable price considering the track timings of about 45min per disc. If you can get it used, it would be more worthwhile. Amazing and a deep constant joy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: Piano Concertos / Piano Sonatas Historic Russian Archives; Brand: L.V. Beethoven; Review: I've always known Gilels to be a Master, but never really got into his studio Beethoven Sonata recordings, the DG sound was awfully dry for me and the readings also drier than many I've heard (than say Annie Fischer or Schnabel for instance). When I saw this set some out, I jumped on it because they were all live! And I know Gilels turnes into another person when he plays live. The sonatas are so much better than his studio recordings, BUT the concerto's with Masur blew my mind!!! Gilels is like a forest fire destroying everythings in its path! Never in all my comparisons heard such fire, verve, power and force in these concertos! Blazing Wizardry! The only thing to mention is that the sound on these live recordings vary from: very very good ---> good ---> almost poor. Nevertheless, an absolute must for all Gilels fans and Beethoven fans likewise...screw the sound when you got performances like these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-5; Brand: L.V. Beethoven; Review: This is a set to really get into to study Beethoven's masterworks for piano and orchestra. I must have heard dozens of Concerti cycles and say that Horst Stein's and Gulda's are the most homogenous set recorded. They are so attuned to each other and balanced that NEVER does the piano overtake the orchestra or vice versa! But at the same time Gulda's playing is the most free and spontaneous I've ever heard...so much so that I often feel that these are live performances (which they are not)! He knows these pieces so "inside and out" that he plays as if he's improvising, full of humor and wit! The Vienna Philharmonic plays smoothly and beautifully (as always), and the original Decca sound is very good. It's a real treat to listen to these performances. A real bonus on this set comes with a piano rendition of Beethoven's Violin Concerto, by a virtual unknown pianist, conductor and orchestra! A magical performance that stops time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wagner: Lohengrin Bayreuth 1958; Brand: Richard Wagner; Review: This 1st cd release of Karajan's Lohengrin in 1988 suffers from a weird and off-balance sound mastering. It was re-mastered again in 1997 which fixed all the problems. Please consider that version over this one, the box cover is White and has a Swan in the top left corner).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wagner's Tannhäuser: Complete Opera; Brand: Richard Wagner; Review: Barenboim's Tannhauser is the most sumptuous and erotic Tannhauser I've experienced. The Teldec sound is demonstration quality, and the singers put a lot of effort into their characters. The orchestra plays most warmly and thrustfully. The choral work is indeed the best I've heard in any Tannhauser recording with its' clarity and expression. But to start, the one highlight is the overture, it's totally over-the-top in its heart melting erotic inspiration! I think this is Barenboim's finest recording of an opera. And this is now my favorite recording of Tannhauser, surpassing even Solti, Sinopoli, and Konwitchny to say the least! Bravo Teldec and Barenboim!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruckner: Symphony No. 7; Brand: Chailly; Review: As soon as a heard about Solti's recording of Bruckner with the Vienna Philharmonic from the '60's and with John Culshaw producing, I absolutely knew it was going to be fantastic! And not only did it level my expectations but surpassed them! The Vienna strings glow so smoothly and warmly, the brass is as smooth and warm but not as blaring as in Solti's Chicago recordings of Bruckner (which I don't like so much...except the 6th). The sound recording is probably the best of any single Bruckner recording I've heard. All kinds of details come out I've never heard before! The interpretation can really be called Magical, as there is a nostalgic and mysterious quality, at the same time being spontaneous and secure. You can feel the Love the Vienna players have for this piece when you hear this recording!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orff: Carmina Burana; Brand: Carl Orff; Review: This is Jochum's stereo remake recording of 1968, the original made in horrible mono early in 1950. By far and wide his remake is so much of a stunning success that is has achieved classic status, and has not been out of print once since it's original release. Eugen Jochum was a long time friend of Carl Orff's and even though Carl Orff was present in both recordings he gave his official authorization on Jochum's '68 rendition. The stunning clarity and characterfullness of the chorus is quite beautuful in a very special and eerie kind of way. Dieskau and Stolz are immaculate and deeply impressive in their roles and Janowitz must be the best soprano in all of Carmina Buranas! She soars as no other, its almost crazy the intense beauty and ravishing tones she exceeds to! The children's chorus also must be in my opinion the most wonderful and divine sounds I've heard a children chorus produce...even though they may only have a small role in Carmina Burana. This is an important and very special Carmina Burana and I keep coming back to it consistently to know "how" Orff should be played in all it's aspects! Absolutely fantastic!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven: Piano Sonata 1 - 32, Piano Concertos 1 - 5; Brand: Ludwig van Beethoven; Review: Gulda is incredible playing Beethoven...thoroughly masculine playing with colorizing touches everywhere! Way better than his earlier cycle. This Eloquence set of the original Amadeo recordings (later bought by Decca) really has it all! Splendid remastering (as if the late 60's recordings needed them!), the complete concertos with Horst Stein (which are my favorite), and a couple bonus solo sonatas from 1971. Gulda is the antithesis to the ponderous Kempff...so if you want your Beethoven fully wild and spontaneous, glorious and full of color, don't hesitate investing in this incredible cycle! To put it into perspective Gulda is a cross between Schnabel and Yves Nat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Der Ring Des Nibelungen; Brand: Richard Wagner; Review: Clemens Krauss's Ring cycle has been available for a long time but it has NEVER sounded as good as it does in this incarnation! I used to have the Krauss Ring in the Opera D'Oro set (the only other in a slim box), and as soon as I compared it to this new Orfeo release, it was significantly and definitively superior. The sound is cleaner, the voices more focused and the orchestra much more detailed. I'm glad that Orfeo got a hold of the original master tapes. They did some splendid work on remastering, one of the best remastering jobs I've heard in a while! Thus giving us a aurally vivid historic glimpse into early Bayreuth from a Master conductor and a heroic team of soloists. Now we can enjoy Clemens Krauss's interpretation as if we were there ourselves!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liszt: Complete Piano Music Vol.55; Brand: Leslie Howard; Review: This box set is epic! I've been waiting years for this to be released in a single box. I once wrote to Hyperion urging them to do so. Thankfully my prayers and many others have been answered! Now that I have it, I can begin the monumental undertaking of studying Franz Liszt in all his pianistic glories! From the accompanied book: "...Accomplished within 14 years, it encompasses over 300 premiers, including works prepared by Dr. Howard from Liszt's still unpublished manuscripts, and works unheard since Liszt's lifetime. This monumental project merited Dr. Howard's entry into the Guinness Book of World Records, the Medal of St. Stephen, the Pro Cultura Hungarica Award, and a mounted bronze cast of Liszt's hand, all presented to him by the president of Hungary - and 6 "Grand Prix du Disques". Thank You Hyperion and Thank You Mr. Howard!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruckner: 10 Symphonies; Brand: Anton Bruckner; Review: I was amazed when I heard these recordings! I know Maazel is hit and miss these days but man..these recordings are fantastic! Not only that but he brings a unique approach to Bruckner. All kinds of nuances and details I've never heard shine through. The sonics are splendid and glorious! A powerful and spontaneous cycle that ranks with my two other favorite complete cycles (Jochum on EMI and Barenboim on DG). Happy listening!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deltron 3030; Brand: Kid Koala; Review: This is a intelligently mind blowing album. Nothing IMO in the history of the genre has ever been produced on this type of scale. Even though the genre is "hip hop", this album transcends ALL borders and ALL genres. It speaks a universal language, in word and sound. For me, someone who criticism the hiphop music, this is unique. Deltron 3030's futuristic spiritual message is far-reaching, the poetry is beautifully hand-picked and hand-crafted, while the Sci-Fi saturated EPIC music combines elements mainly from Classical and Choral (which I attribute to it's overwhelming success), with a bit of Rock also thrown in to the genius beat mix. This is an album that can actually "shape your character" in a wonderfully positive way in my opinion, I like to listen just to the instrumental version sometimes, just because the music is so much like a soundtrack to a film. Incredible work to all involved in Deltron 3030. A miracle from one of the greatest independent thinkers and innovators in hip hop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruckner: Symphony No 9 with reconstructed 4th movement; Brand: Anton Bruckner; Review: Yes, this is a great recording indeed. Even the final movement is powerfully plausible and believable compared to the many previous renditions and recordings of it....however, although S/P/C/M incorporate themes from the previous 3 movements, they DO NOT incorporate Bruckner's INTENTION of including themes from his Symphonies 5, 7 & 8! (We know this from letters and anecdotes of Bruckner's close friends). The only conductor to go out on a limb and follow Bruckner's original wishes is Peter Jan Marthe. He produced a live recording and a new finale a few years ago which provoked a lot of controversy. Some found it blasphemous and disastrous while others praised him for it. You can find it on youtube for those of you, who are interested. It is quite drastic actually to compare the SPCM version with Marthe's. All in all...Rattle's is a great recording.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bach, Rameau, Handel, Gluck, Haydn; Brand: Otto Klemperer; Review: You can't imagine how many years I waited to finally see these recordings re-issued... In the early 2000's one had to regularly frequent used classical cd shops, and hunt down on amazon US, UK and Japan and even ebay to find one of the old 'Klemperer Edition' incarnations. And when one found one of the more obscure ones, boy...did you have to shell out the big bucks! I remember paying $45 for the rare Haydn set, and close to $80 for the ultra-rare Brandenburg set! Those were the glory days of collecting. What a steal nowadays! Since a few years ago, EMI released the Klemperer's vigorous and wonderfully deep and rugged Haydn set...but only now can we followers of that 'grand old man' rejoice to have in our acquisition his grandiloquent readings of The Brandenburg Concertos and Orchestral Suites! Thanks to EMI for making it so easy to collect Klemperer again. (I'm going to limit this review to Klemperer's Bach only...even though everything else contained is well-neigh definitive). - In the plethora of recordings of Bach's Brandenburgs and Suites...which are all splendid and give endless interpretive insights, I find Klemperer's recordings standing out above and beyond them all. (The Brandenburgs were rec. in 1960 and the Suites I'm referring to are the late recordings dating from 1969). Klemperer takes no prisoners when it comes to his renderings of them. Words that come to mind are: jaw dropping, warming, lavish, profound, caressing, beautiful, scrumptious, epic, simple, full of meaning. Taking them at a historically slow pace from today's "eat-on-the-go" standards, he beautifully coaxes out all the simple, profound statements of these pieces...which can be heard clearly and strongly...almost as if Bach had written the pieces for these musicians playing them. Klemperer never loses the underlying rhythm or the dramatic through-line...and thankfully he is never sentimental. These are monumental interpretations...but NOT lethargic. They are spaciously played and wonderfully unrushed. I find it very difficult to go back once you've heard these recordings! All of these new EMI boxes on Klemperer are indispensable and mandatory in my opinion...but this particular one gives a certain joy and special unending bliss, since they have his deliciously rare Bach! Bon Apetit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case; Brand: Black Mountain; Review: My wife and I use these and they work great! No problems so far. I would definitely buy another set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Parachute Cord Nylon 7 Strand 550lb Tested U.S MADE 100',Black; Brand: Elite; Review: I use this stuff for everything when it comes to hiking/camping. It is super strong and super lightweight (about 8.5oz for this length).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UTM Ruler For Topographic Maps; Brand: MapTools; Review: Excellent pocket-size tool for maps. The only thing I wish it had was a ruler for millimeters going around the edge like it does for degrees. That would make conversions between mils and degrees simple. Others have both degrees and mils, but I liked the size of this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Texsport Cedar Pass Mummy Sleeping Bag; Brand: Texsport; Review: Sleeping bags, especially ultralight bags, can be outrageously expensive. My goal was to find a reasonably priced bag that was also lightweight and compactable. This bag fits that bill.It's 2lb 14oz on my scale and in its stuff sack compacts to about the size of a basketball.I haven't used it on a cold night yet so I can't yet speak to its 30 degree comfort rating, but given its weight, cost, and size I would be willing to supplement it if it came down to it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: AluaSoul Palma; City: Can Pastilla Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Recently returned from Marina Luz and wonder at its 4 star rating.Hotel is tired and in need of room update:- Get rid of shower curtains, towels need replacing, bathrooms need a refresh. What did annoy me most was that on arrival you are given an information sheet which clearly states:- gentlemen are required to wear long trousers in the dining room at dinner yet every night several men in shorts and one even in shorts and baseball cap. No one ever challenged this dress code. Note also that any unused sun beds with towels on then would be removed. Its a joke as every morning there were around 15 sunbeds "reserved" yet no one used these for sometimes several hours. This is so selfish, yet not once during our stay did hotel staff remove the towels. Whilst these may seem "minor issues" staff should enforce their rules. The food at dinner was good but did not have as much choice as in previous years. Staff are excellent, everyone friendly, and hotel very clean. There is a new hotel nearby the "J Palma Stay" and feel this will be serious competition to the Marina Luz. New hotel luxury and fantastic pool indoor spa etc.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brisbane House Hotel; City: Largs North Ayrshire Ayrshire Scotland; Review: Just returned from a 1 night stay and thought it was only right to "balance the books" having read some previous reviews. Yes the hotel is "tired" but this is being addressed as the whole place is being refurbished and due to be completed by the end of the month. We had room 104 which had lovely view over the sea. Room was big and bathroom was lovely, only comment was that bed mattress was too hard for me but this is a matter of choice. Ate dinner and breakfast in hotel and could not fault either, quality, choice, and size of portions all excellent. Staff all very friendly and must make special mention of the manager from Ireland. Have never seen anyone work as hard as him, he was at front desk, when dining room was busy he helped out with waiting, and clearing tables. We had only booked 1 night before moving to a 2 night stay at a hotel with "great reviews" in Prestwick. Only wished we had stayed at the Brisbane. Please do not be "put off" by some of the recent reviews of the Brisbane. I would have no hesitation in returning, and look forward to seeing the hotel when the refurbishment of the hotel bedrooms has been completed. I'm sure that once work completed it will be excellent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kingsknowes Hotel; City: Galashiels Scottish Borders Scotland; Review: Visited Kingsknowes Hotel last night and enjoyed the meal. The bar area has been refurbished and is beautiful, now very light and welcoming.However when I received bill had been charged £26 for a bottle of Prosecco!!! Come on this is way excessive.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AluaSoul Palma; City: Can Pastilla Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Just returned from our 23rd stay at this hotel which was formerly the Marina Luz. What makes us return each year is the staff:- they are excellent and so keen to please. Special mention must be made of Maite at reception, she is an absolute gem and has become a good friend over the 20 odd years we have been staying. I must also make special mention of the new manager "Angel" who is doing a fantastic job and it is good to see him walking about the hotel, dining room outside areas checking that everything is ok. The food in the dining room at breakfast and evening dinner is excellent with a very wide choice which caters for all tastes. The hotel is kept scrupuliously clean by the hard working housekeeping staff. What lets the hotel down however is that it is desperately in need of refurbishment. The rooms are very dated and are crying out for an update.I feel that the Alua Soul group must address this issue as several guests who had not visited the hotel for some years were concerned at how much the place had deteriorated.This used to be the number 1 hotel in the area but alas it no longer holds this spot. The wooden decking around the pool need attention as many of the decking boards are protruding and represent a risk of guests tripping. I know that Angel the manager is trying to have all these issues dealt with his superiors. I met with the regional manger during our stay and he told me that plans are in action to carry out a refurbishment over the winter period 2019. It is a pity that this cannot be done sooner as it is sad to see the hotel deteriorating each year. I put it to the regional manager that it seemed that the hotel had been "forgotten" as far as refurbishment was concerned. Having made these negative comments we had a great stay and will be back at this hotel again. I wish Angel, Maite and all the staff well and look forward to seeing them on our next visit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Edinburgh Airport Newbridge Hotel; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: Have used this Premier Inn on several occasions and always been happy with our stays. However checked in on 17/2/19 and whenever the front doors opened in to reception area the smell of old cooking fat/oil hit us! Not a pleasant smell and not a good introduction to the building. Paid for the "meal deal" but when we ordered we were told that the "sharing" starter we chose was not available on the meal deal. I showed the waitress the menu and whilst there were certain items which had a "supplement" the item we chose had neither a supplement nor any indication that it was not available to us. She stated she would check and came back and told us that a colleague had confirmed the item we chose was not available. At breakfast there was no buffet we would receive a "plated service". This was not a problem but the breakfast was very poor:- sausage very poor quality, the potato rosti was running in cooking oil and had not been cooked properly. First time we have had cause to complaint but would not be inclined to return.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Alchemist; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I guess I expected something different. While it supplies a great parable-like story, I wanted more of a reading challenge. Nobody can look down their nose at the message -- take a chance and find your dreams, but it might be better suited for a younger more confused reader. I thought of "The Prophet" when I read it. A great book, also, but one I read at eighteen.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sun Also Rises; Author: Ernest Hemingway; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I loved this book. I love his style of writing. I also happened to read "The Paris Wife" prior to "The Sun Also Rises" --- what a great combo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail; Author: Cheryl Strayed; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: As much as it pains me to give a book that seemed like it would be a perfect book for me a "2," I have to do it. I waited for it to get better. It did get a little better. I even watched her YouTube trailer for the book after I finished the book hoping to have that sway me or make me give a better "grade." I am an outdoors type woman who was born/raised in Oregon and I'm very familiar with the PTC. In fact, it's always been a dream of mine to complete it someday (probably not all at once but in chunks.) I do have to give Cheryl credit for being brave enough to do part of the PTC alone. I can't give her credit for being intelligent, however. Nobody who knows anything about backpacking would consider doing the PTC with no backpacking experience under their belt or any fitness or any knowledge about the importance of a light pack. I just couldn't get past the stupidity even though she admitted to the idiocy. I also couldn't get past the heroin part. Nobody I know that is a backpacker.......is a heroin user. Sorry.....she seems like a great person.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Snow Child; Author: Eowyn Ivey; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I read this because it was the Deschutes County Library "A Novel Read" pick and we read that each year in Book Club. I loved the Alaska wilderness theme of this book and the writing style. I had a hard time with the snow fairy part. I know it was based on fairy tale but it was hard to believe that she could really survive on her own.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bangkok Tattoo (Sonchai Jitpleecheep #2); Author: John Burdett; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Love the entire series by John Burdett!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Three Kings: A Christmas Dating Story; Author: Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Fast and easy read. Book Club chose it for December because of the Three Kings theme. Plus, it's shorter and December is always a madhouse for most of us. I like her writing style and characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Orange Duffel Bag; Author: Sam Bracken; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: A great manual for how to turn out to be a successful person in life despite the hand that life deals you. Would be great for young adults and I might even use in my Health classes. It is a young adult novel, though, so if you aren't into that don't read this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tropic of Cancer; Author: Henry Miller; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I love me a "Classic." If you thought men were dogs, you'll be assured of it after you read this book. I do think it's funny to realize that things haven't changed in eighty years. Part of the novel I feel like he's been eating magic mushrooms and part of the novel I feel like he's been more honest than anyone has ever been while writing. All in all......I'm glad I read it but can't recommend it unless you really want to check another "Classic" off of your list. I did enjoy it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen Reasons Why; Author: Jay Asher; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: What a great book for teens! I am contemplating using this somehow in my Health 2 Classes. A book about teen suicide written in a suspense genre. I couldn't put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Twelve Tribes of Hattie; Author: Ayana Mathis; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: As much as I loved the writing style, in fact I thought the writing was fantastic, I couldn't give this book 5 stars because of the ending. I enjoyed each of the characters and their different road in life. I just felt like the ending didn't bring it all around and make enough connections. I would still recommend it but I can't add it to my favorites.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kafka on the Shore; Author: Haruki Murakami; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: One of my favorite quotes from the book so far: "Chance is a scary thing, isn't it?"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Blue; Author: Christopher Moore; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I laughed out loud at many parts of this book but found the ending to be a bit of a stretch. I'd still recommend it, though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake; Author: Anna Quindlen; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Great summer read for me and others who are worried about getting older. I related with almost everything she shared. Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Over Creation; Author: Ruth Ozeki; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: I loved her style of writing. It was so visual. It was obvious that she has worked with screenplays before because each scene was so perfectly described. From parenting to caring for parents to organic farming to friendship this book has it all. I would recommend it, highly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frog Music; Author: Emma Donoghue; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: What a great writer! The story was hard to keep track of at first but once you figured out the characters it was exciting, gritty, and a great read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Husband's Secret; Author: Liane Moriarty; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Great summer read with lots of twists and turns that kept me wanting to keep reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ruby; Author: Cynthia Bond; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Beautifully written but hard to swallow. This book is a reminder of the forces of good and evil in our world. It reminds us to not judge a book by it's cover, either way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dog Stars; Author: Peter Heller; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: At first, I found the book hard to understand and get into right away. I actually felt like it was written for men and that it would take me a while to finish. But, I quickly changed my mind. Give the book a chance. It's well written, full of excitement, even has a little human understanding and love thrown in there, too. I think I'll recommend it to my guy friends. I'm disappointed now that I didn't read it earlier when the author was in my town. He seems like someone I'd like to meet and hear talk.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl; Author: Timothy Egan; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Honestly, I read this because the author was coming to town. I liked it but I'm more into fiction and felt like this was a PBS special that I'd already watched. It was okay, especially if you prefer reading about history.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts; Author: Gary Chapman; Genres: non-fiction, romance; Review: Insightful and easy. For anyone who wants easy ways to strengthen any relationship! Take a chance on this one! It's worth it. Boom.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry; Author: Fredrik Backman; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: I found it very hard to follow the fairy-tale aspect of the book. I'm not a person to quit a book or put it down, though. I feel the ending of the book made me able to give it three stars. I was disappointed because I enjoyed a movie by the author tremendously (A Man Called Ove).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Secret History; Author: Donna Tartt; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: It was slow to start but after the first few pages I was intrigued by the mystery. The book just got better and better. I like the style of writing and was surprised many times during the story. Although I couldn't relate to any of the characters, I could imagine them distinctly. The Greek theme was sometimes a bit too much or annoying but I still enjoyed the book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Battlefield 4 - PlayStation 4; Brand: by
Electronic Arts; Review: Good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Assassin's Creed Unity Limited Edition - PlayStation 4; Brand: by
Ubisoft; Review: <3; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mario Kart 8 - Nintendo Wii U; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: excellent!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PowerA DualShock 4 Charging Station for PlayStation 4; Brand: by
PowerA; Review: excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yoshi's Woolly World - Wii U; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: okay; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mario Party 10; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: okay; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: HORI Battle Pad for Wii U (Luigi Version) with Turbo - Nintendo Wii U; Brand: by
GS1 Japan; Review: excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HORI Battle Pad for Wii U (Mario Version) with Turbo - Nintendo Wii U; Brand: by
Hori; Review: excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: OEMTOOLS 25400 Oil Filter A Cap Wrench 74/76mm with 30 flutes; Brand: OEMTOOLS; Review: I bought this 74/76mm 15 flute oil filter wrench cap thinking that it will open my 2005 Mercedes E500 M113 engine. But after I received it, tried it, it doesn't fit well. So I didn't use it to open the oil filter plastic cap. Now I just keep it for the future if there is another car that I will buy and this wrench can fit. So please check carefully before you make a purchase. I didn't send it back for refund as the price is too low.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mobil 1part No. 112746 (Advanced fuel economy) 0W-30 Motor Oil - 1 Quart (Pack of 6); Brand: Mobil 1; Review: I bought this 0w-30 Mobil 1 syn over the rest of the Mobil 1 range simply because it is termed as Fuel Economy Oil. The packaging looks nice and it attracted me to buy it. Frankly, it is difficult to tell if the oil did help to improved fuel economy as we drive in different traffic conditions which affects much on the fuel consumption of a vehicle. Well, there is no down side in any case. Just more comforting to have marketing words " Advanced Fuel Economy" when you pour the oil into the engine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mann Filter C 16 114 X Air Filter; Brand: Mann Filter; Review: Mann has been a trusted brand in filters for automotive and industrial. Shouldn't go wrong to purchase a Mann filter. It is also the OE for many German cars. Mahle is the other brand that is of equal quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mobil 1 94003 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart (Pack of 6); Brand: Mobil 1; Review: I had used Mobile One in many car models ranging from 4 cylinders to V8s, I must say they had never failed me. After 200,000kms, you take a peep into the inside of the engine( thru the oil filling cap). The metal is still shining bright almost like new.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TYC 800186C Mercedes Benz C-Class Replacement Cabin Air Filter; Brand: TYC; Review: I bought this filter without reading the user reviews. I was just attracted to the price as the original cabin filter Mann CUK29 005 was higher. I told myself all cabin filters are probably the same. In fact, I had used TYC filter before in another car model. When the TYC cabin filter arrived, I was in for a shock. Once I pull out the original Mercedes filter, I realised there are some differences. TYC filter did not have provision for a metal clip at both ends to secure the filter to the housing. Other than this, the plastic piece on top of the filter does not have 2 holes like the original. So the filter could not be fully pushed into the filter holder and hence the sliding lock can't be locked! After almost an hour of forcing, I finally use cable tie to secure the cabin filter in place. Basically, the TYC filter is not correctly moulded. I should had bought Mann CUK29005 as the original Mercedes was also made by Mann.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: GE 6 Outlet Wall Plug Adapter Power Strip, Extra Wide Spaced Outlets for Cell Phone Charger, Power Adapter, 3; Brand: GE; Review: I have 2 of these in my kitchen....Love them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iAVO 2 Piece Auto on/Off Plug in LED Night Light with Dusk to Dawn Sensor, Bright White Glow; Brand: iAVO; Review: LOVE!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZEEFO Night Lights Bright Waterproof IP44 Motion Sensor LED Wall Night Light with Rechargeable Lithium battery powered Lamp for; Brand: ZEEFO; Review: I love these so much I am buying again! Every closet is going to have one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Solar Motion Sensor Light 2Pack 30LED Security Lights Outdoor Wall Mount Lamp Deal of The Day Prime Today Sogrand Bright; Brand: Eugosa; Review: Just what I needed! Thank You!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: easyDecor Solar Powered String Lights 30 LED 21ft 8 Modes Water Drop Fairy Christmas String Light for Outdoor Party Wedding; Brand: ; Review: Beautiful and bright.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LED Night Light Lamp 2 Pieces Set, 360 Degree Rotating Head with Sensor Auto ON At; Brand: Perfect Life Ideas; Review: These are my 2 nd set of night lights. Great for the kitchen. They are white and bright. Thank You and I will be coming back for more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AVANTEK 0.26W LED Night Lights Plug in Sensor Night Light Automatic Dusk to Dawn for Adults, 3-Pack; Brand: AVANTEK; Review: This was my 2 nd set. I love the soft glow!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KES Self Adhesive Toilet Paper Holder Stainless Steel Tissue Paper Roll Towel Holder RUSTPROOF Brushed Finish, A7070-2; Brand: Kes; Review: I bought the set of 2. My husband was sure they would not work without screws. Well it has been up since it arrived. He loves telling everyone about our great paper holder. I had one for a back up until I saw my Mother needed one for her house. I will be coming back to buy more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honesteast Solar Lights Outdoor Solar Powered Motion Sensor Security Wall Light (White); Brand: HONESTEAST; Review: I love this style of Solar light. Great shape and works perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Roku 2 XS 1080p Streaming Player (Old Model); Brand: Roku; Review: I purchased my Roku 2 XS just over two months ago, there was an initial hiccup with shipping that Amazon quickly took care of. Packaging was safe and not excessive. Set up of the device to my tv and Wi-Fi was very simple. I bought the Roku because I was looking for something to stream Netflix onto my TV, it has been great for that and much more. Both my husband and daughter love playing Angry Birds and I enjoy seeing what is on the various exclusive channels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog LeapPad2 Power Learning Tablet, Green; Brand: LeapFrog; Review: I got this half off on Amazon on black Friday. This was my two and a half year olds big Christmas gift from Santa, she had been asking for a computer (at two?!?!). I wanted to find something that would be a useful learning tool and grow with her. The LeapPad system fit our needs. There are downloadable apps, videos, games and more as well as cartridges that can be purchased. The LeapConnect parent center allows me to set level of difficulty and track her progress (she answered x amount of questions and got x percentage right). She can already easily navigate the tablet and loves playing the games that teach her about shapes, letters and numbers. Having videos loaded was very useful on the long car trip we just took.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CD/DVD White Paper Sleeves with Clear Window, 250 Pack; Brand: Compucessory; Review: Perfectly fine for what they are. Minimal packaging. Doesn't really seal but there is a paper tab to close the sleeve for transport.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evecase Kid-Friendly Handle Carrying Case Bag for LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra Learning Tablet - 7'' Educational Kids Tablet; Brand: Evecase; Review: Super cute case! This case is adorable. We purchased it for my daughters LeapFrog EPIC. The EPIC tablet fits in it well and is decently protected for storage. The case also has enough room in the pocket to put her imagicard set that goes along with one of her games. You could also fit the charger in there for traveling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WEme USB 3.0 Type C Male to Type C Male Charge & Data Cable 3.28ft/1m for USB-C; Brand: WEme; Review: The WEme USB cable arrived quickly, exactly as described in a small easy to open recycle friendly box. The solid black cable features a male USB 3.0 Type C connector on one end and a male standard type 5 pin MicroB USB 2.0 on the other. It is 1 m / 3.28 feet long. It feels thick and durable, not flimsy or likely to wear out quickly. It works well in charging and / or syncing all compatible devices; whether used with a compatible power source or computer. Disclosure - I received this product for free or at a deep discount in exchange for my hones, unbiased review. Receiving the product in this manner in no way influenced or altered my review of them. If you found this review helpful please consider selecting the 'Yes' button below it to increase the chance of other shoppers reading it. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Lindos Horizon; City: Lindos Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: Lindos Horizon Apartments are without a doubt the best apartments we have ever stayed in! From day one Stavros and the team were accommodating and extremely helpful. Even before the holiday we had emailed Stavros to enquire about car hire recommendations and within an hour he had responded and we had a car booked. On arrival we were met by Stavros and shown to a beautiful, spacious and clean apartment with a large balcony and an excellent view of Lindos Village. The pool area was clean, had a great sized swimming pool and more than enough sun beds to go round. There is a small poolside bar which serves excellent food throughout the day and a great selection of drinks into the night....the cocktails are a must!!! Every Monday Stavros puts on a poolside BBQ which we highly recommend, we went twice and both times we met great people and had fantastic evenings, plus the food is amazing! Lindos itself is brilliant and we can safely say that we will be returning again but only if we can stay at Lindos Horizon!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crewes Original Hotel; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: My boyfriend and I stayed here on an impromptu trip to blackpool over the bank holiday weekend. From the very beginning we were treated well and made to feel very welcome. The room was better than expected for a blackpool b&b. The bed was really comfy, there was sufficient space for the two of us and most importantly, a really great shower! We spent most of the day out but were welcomed back to happy hour in the bar 4-7. I must say, probably the best few hours of the trip! Really relaxed atmosphere which meant that conversation spread between us, the owner and other guests which I always appreciate. We will definitely be returning to Crewes Original sooner rather later. A real home from home and Debs is an awesome addition!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melrose Guesthouse; City: Ambleside Lake District Cumbria England; Review: We stayed here on 24th January and had an absolute wonderful time. The owners are lovely and honestly could not do enough for you. We enquired about the local restaurants and Andy was more than happy to take time out and advise. The room we stayed in was at the front of the house, it was very spacious, had all the facilities we needed and more importantly it was comfortable. Parking isn't ideal but the guesthouse provides a parking disk which allows you to park right outside for a full hour to unload and after 1800 parking restrictions don't apply. Breakfast was made to order and was delicious, would highly recommend. Location is great for those wanting to see the lakes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tharroe of Mykonos Hotel; City: Mykonos Town Mykonos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: This hotel truly is 5*! We were collected from the port on arrival and welcomed into the hotel by the lovely reception staff. Everyone was very friendly and didn't let us lift a finger! We were taken into the bar and pool area for a welcome drink and told to just ask for anything. The pool area is simply beautiful, it's tastefully designed and very comfortable! The pool is fresh water and a bit chilly but well needed as its a sun trap! The view is like no other, the windmills, sea and torn of Mykonos is displayed perfectly! We didn't eat at the restaurant as only had one night here but did have breakfast and it was delicious, such a variety! The bar is very comfortable too...so much so I could've easily fallen asleep after the sunset. We will definitely return to this hotel, stunningly beautiful! Thank you Tharroe for making our last night so perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naxian Althea; City: Agia Anna Naxos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: I don't know where to start....the location, the views or the owner! Before we arrived Spiros arranged a taxi to collect us from the port which was only 12€. On arrival we were shown round our lovely room and given some great info about the area. The room was traditionally Greek with a modern twist and very tastefully designed. The location of the hotel is sat right on the beach and is the only one on this stretch. There are private sun loungers for guests so there is no need to panic and it honestly makes you feel like royalty! The beach is clean, not overly crowded and offers the most spectacular views of the sunset! Either side of the hotel are fantastic tavernas...the food is out of this world, and they will serve you on your hotel sunbed . Spiros is a wonderful owner who we would now call a friend....there is absolutely no doubt that we will be back as soon as possible. I would highly recommend the Naxian Althea and the area for everybody!!!! We miss you Spiros!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Mare Villas; City: Naoussa Paros Cyclades South Aegean; Review: We stayed here for 6 nights and what a beautiful place. The villas are located 2.5km out of town so it's peaceful and only a short cab ride away from the hussle and bussle. The villas are superb with all the facilities you could dream of and more, they have thought of everything! Being out of town and up the hill the views are also a massive bonus. The owners are a delight and will do anything for you, they picked us up and dropped us off at the ferry port...all you need to do is ask. We miss the villas and this beautiful family very much and will defiantly return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bracka 6; City: Krakow Lesser Poland Province Southern Poland; Review: I stayed here a few days before Christmas and it was absolutely fabulous. The staff were helpful, the apparent meant was clean and the location was ideal. I upgraded apartments as I wanted a room with a balcony and it was great. A little unsure about the glass walls for the bathroom but it added a real contemporary feel to the place. The shower room was lovely and a great supply of complimentary lotions and poisons. The kitchen was well equipped and we honestly couldn't ask for anything more. Location wise....this place is an absolute gem! Located on a side street just off the main square, it is quiet whilst being in the hustle and bustle of things. Bars and restaurants surround the apartments with a local shop just over the road. The transfer service was great and I have a lovely driver to take me back to the airport. Communication with the apartment prior to the trip was brilliant and all questions were answered promptly. Would definitely return!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blas Gwyr; City: Llangennith Swansea Swansea County South Wales Wales; Review: My partner and I booked into the Blas Gwyr last minute via booking.com. On completion of the booking I received an email from the owner with details of parking, location and details of our room. Although the owner Dafydd said he doesn't normally accept dogs he said he was happy to do so on this occasion for just a small amount extra. On arrival, Dafydd wasn't able to great us in person but in place there was a hand written welcome note and the key to our room which we were more than happy with. The room was spacious, very pleasantly designed and clean. A tea tray was provided as well as luxury toiletries and information about the local area. We had a king size bed which was exceptionally comfortable and the most amazing shower/wet room I've ever been in! Breakfast was locally sourced, honest, good food that was freshly cooked by the host (Dafydd). There was also a selection of cereals and fresh fruits as well as juices and Welsh cakes, all of which were delicious and fresh! There is a lovely courtyard that each room opens on to which I imagine would be great in the summer as we thought it was lovely even in the rain. Parking is not a problem as there are just enough spaces for a car per room and they would be very safe as away from the road. Overall, Blas Gwyr was superb! It felt as we were more part of the family than guests. Dafydd is an exceptional host and a genuine person that makes you feel very welcome...he's also got some cracking stories and a wicked sense of humour. I sincerely hope we can return soon and he allows us back with the dog as Rex loved it too! I would highly recommend Blas Gwyr, thank you very much Dafydd for our lovely stay. Hopefully see you again soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Karamboa; City: Boa Vista; Review: My mother and I visited Riu Karamboa for a little winter sun in March. The check in process was great (although we were the first off the coach so we didn’t have to wait), reception staff were very welcoming and polite and our luggage was taken to our room for us. The rooms are relatively spacious, very clean and well decorated. The beds....are.....incredibly.....FIRM! Although we did find out on our last day that you could ask for a mattress topper at reception, if only we knew :-) Other than that, we found it very pleasant coming back to a bed linen surprise each evening....swans, bows, fans etc. Although the pool area looked clean, the sun beds are very close together and it’s all a bit cramped. The pictures make the pool look a lot larger than it is and the sun beds are in tight rows around the edge. We stayed on the hotels private section of beach all week which was lovely and much more spacious. The toilet facilities are close by and on the whole were ok, there was only 1/7 days where there was no loo role and soap. The food at the hotel is nice, if we had stayed for two weeks, my review may have have said differently as it’s not overly varied. The Asian and African specialty restaurants are a must!!! We cancelled the Caboverdian night as there wasn’t much on the menu that we liked (even for a fish lover....its very fishy). The main restaurant is a bit hustle and bustle which I’m not a fan of but that’s just my personal opinion. Only other negative is that the drinks range is appalling! The wine is watered down and you cannot get wine by the bottle either. The beer is ok and if you like rum you’ll like the cocktails. We stuck to gin and tonics but there are only so many you can drink. Overall, it’s good for sun and a chill out....that’s about it. It was my first and afraid my last all inclusive experience, it’s just not for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tankerville Arms; City: Eglingham Alnwick Northumberland England; Review: My mum and I stayed here for a little Mum and daughter getaway and we had a wonderful few days. The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating, we were welcomed with open arms and they were very helpful with assisting with our trip. The owner, George, is a delight and he gave us lots of information about the area and where was best to go. The locals also made us feel very welcome as well, great atmosphere in the pub. The room was fantastic and the facilities were excellent. It was clean, tidy and very spacious, well worth the money! The bed was also incredibly comfortable which really helps. The staff had reserved a table for us each night in the restaurant which was great as the food was delicious and we didn’t want to venture out because of it. Breakfast was fresh with a great selection and the evening meals are superb. I would highly recommend the Tankerville arms and we will definitely be returning. Thank you for a lovely trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spring Arona Gran Hotel; City: Los Cristianos Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: I spent a week at the Gran Arona in March for a little winter sun with my mum. The location of the hotel is superb, it’s at the very end of the bay so you have a great view of the port and los cristianos whilst being quiet. The only noisy days are market days because the hotel is right next door to it. Our arrival went smoothly, excellent check in and very friendly reception staff. We were presented with a glass of fizz and we had our room upgraded to a sea view which was a nice surprise. The rooms are clean, spacious and very modern. Some cleaners are better than others, I particularly liked the day I came back to my shoes lined up in height order. The views are fantastic if you get a full sea view but I imagine the partial sea view rooms would be good too as the location of the hotel is fantastic! The food is lovely, however some nights were better than others. The restaurant staff are very friendly and will help you find a table if it’s busy. There was one night we waiting about 25 minutes for our drinks to arrive which was one of the reasons I gave 4 instead of 5. The restaurant can get busy at times which makes it a little chaotic. The animation team are friendly and not pushy at all. In fact, we missed some of the activities because we didn’t realise they were on. There is a timetable or events so it’s completely up to you if you want to join in. The entertainment on an evening is pretty good in comparison to the stereotype! The soul nights were fantastic and the majority of the singers were pretty good. Both pools are lovely and clean. Sun beds get taken up quite quickly but were early risers so didn’t have a problem. We didn’t go to the roof top pool but I heard good things about it. All in all, we had a lovely trip and would definitely return. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel for younger couples at this time of year as It seemed to attract the more mature.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Chasing Charlie - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's C. M. Newman Page; Review: I won't go into what this book is about because you can read the description but I have to say it is one of the very best books I have ever read, and I've read thousands. It is beautifully written and I felt every emotion with Vince and Angela. I freely admit to crying as if my heart was breaking but also came away with a better understanding of God's importance in all our lives and reached a level of peace about death. My only daughter died suddenly 5 years ago, my father one month later, and my mother one month ago. This book helped me accept God's will in their deaths and I thank C. M. Newman for that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Healing (Book 3 - Romantic Suspense): The Gemini Women Trilogy - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's L. j. Charles Page; Review: Just finished this, the last book in the trilogy. L.J. Charles has become my new favorite author after reading the Everly Gray series then this trilogy. I have virtually no imagination of my own so have no problem getting deep into every book I read. This trilogy took my mind places I'd never imagined on my own and I absolutely loved all 3 books. I would love to read more about each of these women, and Everly Gray also. I would highly recommend all of LJ Charles' books to all readers. Open your mind and Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love; Brand: Visit Amazon's Melissa Jagears Page; Review: The characters in this novella are interesting and the premise of mail order brides is new to me. I can't wait to read more from this author about these characters. Good romance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pseudo Personality (Wasatch Mountians Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kimbra Townsend Page; Review: Another, for me, new author. Her writing made me feel I was right there throughout the entire book. The characters are well defined and their emotions came through loud and clear. Quick and easy read including romance, suspense, mystery and 2 dogs to bring tears to my eyes. Somewhat of a surprise ending for me. Can't wait to read another book by Alaina Stanford. I would recommend this book to all romance fans.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sarah Woods Mystery Series (Volume 1) Box Set (Sarah Woods Mystery Series Boxset) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jennifer L. Jennings Page; Review: Excellent series! The main character, Sarah Woods, is someone I'd like to know for real. Her personal life is such that I'm sure many female readers can relate to her. I thoroughly enjoyed the path her life takes in these books and believe she made all the right decisions regarding her marriage. The plots for each of her adventures grab you right away and the endings are very satisfying. Looking forward to more!!! I would highly recommend these books to all my reader friends. My sister would love them and I'm calling her right now. Love Max and Carter, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EMBRYO (EMBRYO: A Raney & Levine Thriller, Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.A. Schneider Page; Review: I absolutely loved this book. It's one of the best medical thrillers I've ever read and I can't wait to read the second book. The characters are well rounded and the plot is believable. You'll be on the edge of you seat waiting to see what happens next. I can't recommend this book highly enough and would give it 6 stars at least if I could.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lacuna eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's David Adams Page; Review: I love Science Fiction but haven't been reading any lately and this was a great book to start back with. There's action, adventure, an alien race from outside our solar system and even some romance thrown in for good measure. And it's the first book of a series which is right down my alley. I highly recommend this book to all Sci Fi fans and can't wait to read the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLACK COBRA: (Aaron Quinn thriller series, No. 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's John Avery Page; Review: The first book was very good but this one was even better. The main character, Aaron, is a bit older and the plot is more involved. I loved this book! It always amazes me at the intricate details in many of the books I read and this one most certainly required more research than most. John Avery is a great author and I can't recommend his books highly enough. Number 3 here I come!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Wolf: Wolf Shifter Romance (Wild Lake Wolves Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kimber White Page; Review: I have always loved shifter books and this was one of the best. I didn't know this book was in the middle of a series but it is also a stand alone book and I can't wait to go back to the beginning. I highly recommend this one to all who like romance and\ or shifter. It contains graphic but tastefully written sexual scenes in just the right amount.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Bel Canto; Author: Ann Patchett; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This book is hauntingly amazing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Poisonwood Bible; Author: Barbara Kingsolver; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: In my top 5 books ever..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Time Traveler's Wife; Author: Audrey Niffenegger; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Cried for like 2 weeks after reading this.. will probably never watch the movie though. Beautiful..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Light in August; Author: William Faulkner; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: A beautifully written book, every page was like sitting down with a hot cup of tea or a really nice glass of wine. I just wanted to take my time with every word; Faulkner is one of my favorite writers. He just has a way of transporting me to the exact place and time he is writing about, rarely happy or pretty but always evocative. Beautiful book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lacuna; Author: Barbara Kingsolver; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I have always been a Barbara Kingsolver fan. I really enjoyed this book, especially the beginning. I love reading books where I feel like I can taste the words. It was a beautiful story, a little too political for me, but she just writes magic!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I loved these books even though I really didn't want to; they were fast paced and I couldn't put them down, but I was most disappointed in number 3. It felt rather rushed at the end, and I really didn't enjoy the fact they killed Finnick and Prim. Also, Gale just disappeared and we never heard what happened to him, or if his life worked out okay. I recommend these books, but definitely to a little older audience. They were pretty heavy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I didn't want to like the Hunger Games series, just on principal, but I do. I can't read them fast enough!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Astrid and Veronika; Author: Linda Olsson; Genres: fiction; Review: A friend lent this book to me, it's not something I would pick myself, but I have to say it made an impression and in the end made me cry. A very woman-oriented book. I read it in two days. I thought it was a little simple, but like I said it struck a chord and in the end I liked the characters more than I thought I would.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notes from a Small Island; Author: Bill Bryson; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This book was funny, witty and brilliant. Bill Bryson always makes me laugh, but I believe this one is my new favorite. Possibly because I fancy myself quite British most of the time. It was lovingly written and I very much enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Run; Author: Ann Patchett; Genres: fiction; Review: I loved her book Bel Canto so much, and this one just lacked everything wonderful that Bel Canto had. This book seemed shallow, and I wanted to connect with all the characters, there was just always something missing. I didn't really enjoy it and when it came to the end it felt like everything was tied up in neat little bows. I was disappointed, but I still appreciate her writing style. There were moments of brilliance in here, but the thing as a whole just didn't hold up.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pilate's Wife; Author: Antoinette May; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I wanted to like this book, but I just couldn't connect with the main character, Claudia. To me she seemed too desperate, too weak,and too dependent especially for someone who was supposedly so close to the goddess realm and claimed to have "the sight". I enjoy reading historical fiction about strong women who do something good to better themselves, people or situations around them. This was not one of those women. I did however, enjoy reading about the time period and it inspired to read about this era more.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dreams of Joy (Shanghai Girls #2); Author: Lisa See; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I thought this book was only ok, it felt rushed to be a quick follow up to Shanghai Girls. The most interesting parts were learning about the Great Leap Forward and Communism in China. I found that part fascinating. But it all wrapped up into an "Everyone Lives Happily Ever After" story and I found it much weaker than her previous novels I have read.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I, Elizabeth; Author: Rosalind Miles; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this book, but found it about 150-200 pages too long. One of my favorite time periods though!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Momzillas; Author: Jill Kargman; Genres: fiction; Review: I read this book in one day,(granted, I was sick). It was ok as far as "chick lit" goes. Funny, and a good look at a whole different world than where I live! I prefer books with more "meat" in them though.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Continent: Travels in Small Town America; Author: Bill Bryson; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Excellent. Always makes me laugh. A little dated now, but really Bryson is always fun and a great read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The River Why; Author: David James Duncan; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: This was a wonderful book. A friend recommended it to me, and it's been sitting on my shelf for well over a year. I have to say I picked it up at the perfect time. It was really simple, but touching. I laughed, I cried... what more can I say?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The White Queen (The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels, #2); Author: Philippa Gregory; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I like Philippa Gregory: she is always a quick read for me, and my guilty pleasure. This book was a different time period than she usually does, and I really enjoyed it. Can't wait to read the next one!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child: Eliminating Conflict by Establishing Clear, Firm, and Respectful Boundaries; Author: Robert J. MacKenzie; Genres: non-fiction, children; Review: Helpful tools... always good. As I was reading the examples of people in the book, I kept thinking "THAT's MY KID!" "THAT's ME!" It really gave me some great tools to work with. Now, if I would just use them!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Ending; Author: Lucie Simone; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I thought this book was terrible and the writing dreadful. some chick lit is fun and some just makes me think "well. there's two hours of my life I'll never get back."; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly; Author: Anthony Bourdain; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I love Anthony Bourdain. He's straightforward, self-deprecating and hilarious. It was so awesome to read about Anthony's wild and early days. He rocks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire, #1); Author: Tui T. Sutherland; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: My son and I are reading this series together and we love it! It's fun and a great adventure with characters that are easy for kids and adults to enjoy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: HDE Plastic Hard Shell Case and Keyboard Cover for MacBook Pro 13 with Retina Display (Models: A1425/A1502), Pink Flowers; Brand: HDE; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDE Plastic Hard Shell Case and Keyboard Cover for MacBook Pro 13 with Retina Display (Models: A1425/A1502), Black Flowers; Brand: HDE; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDE Plastic Hard Case and Keyboard Cover for MacBook Pro 13 Inch Retina Display (Models: A1425/A1502); Brand: HDE; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsali Posture Corrector, Adjustable Posture Corrector for Men and Women, Back Straightener and Shoulder; Brand: Samsali; Review: I am loving my pendant light chord! I was easily able to use it with a lantern in my classroom. My husband wanted me to order two more when he saw it so I did. He uses his for lighting the garage when he exercises. What a great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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