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Title: I Heard Good News Today: Stories for Children; Author: Visit Amazon's Cornelia Lehn Page; Review: I love this book! I am an adult reading it to my children, and I am awed by the stories told in this book. I think reading it as an adult, when you have a better understanding of the gospel and of the world, allows you to truly take in the heroic acts these people did in faith in obedience to Christ. Every time I close the book I am inspired, or completely filled with awe or gratitude. It never fails.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Milly-Molly-Mandy Storybook; Author: Visit Amazon's Joyce Lankester Brisley Page; Review: I read these to my 5 year old who loves reading. Typically my 3 year old will read with us until we break out chapter type books with few to zero pictures. She usually disengages at that point and goes and plays. But with Milly Molly Mandy, even my still very visual 3 year old stuck around and fell in love with the stories. She just loves Milly Molly Mandy. (And likes to refer to her by her full name.) :) My 5 year old son was also very fond of the book and all her little "adventures". Such lovely little stories and I think one everyone should have in their collection. Storybooks like this just aren't made anymore.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ultimate Guys' Body Book: Not-So-Stupid Questions About Your Body; Author: Walt Larimore MD; Review: My son devoured this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beginning Birdwatcher's Book: With 48 Stickers (Dover Children's Activity Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Sy Barlowe Page; Review: My son is just starting getting into bird watching and this book has been perfect to keep the interest going!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Colorful Blessings: Cards to Color and Share; Author: Visit Amazon's Christian Art Gifts Page; Review: The concept is great, and the cards were sturdy and beautiful. They made great gifts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Draw Pokemon; Author: Visit Amazon's Tracey West Page; Review: Even my non Pokémon kids want in on the action; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: New Balance Women's WW411v2 Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Fit good, look good. I really like them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Women's WW411v2 Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Fit good, look good. I really like them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eedor Women's 3 to 8 Pack Thin Casual No Show Socks Non Slip Flat Boat Line; Brand: Eedor; Review: Fit good, nice and soft, stay up on the heel, no wedding up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Performance Women's Go Step-Seashore Boating Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Fit well and very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playtex Women's Plus Size 18 Hour Original Comfort Strap Bra #4693; Brand: ; Review: I have been wear this brand and style for years and see no reason to change as they fit so well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playtex Women's Plus Size 18 Hour Original Comfort Strap Bra #4693; Brand: ; Review: I have been wear this brand and style for years and see no reason to change as they fit so well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Performance Tool W80510 Flywheel Turner; Brand: Performance Tool; Review: Worked for my 93 LS400. After struggling without it, this made the job a breeze. Must have if you want to change cam seals; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CTA Tools 2237 Toyota/Lexus Harmonic Dampening Tool; Brand: CTA Tools; Review: Worked well for my LS400. Just need a strong cheater bar though. Mine started to deform but was bareky able to torque to spec; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toyota Genuine Accessories PT908-47101-02 Cargo Tray for Select Prius Models; Brand: Toyota; Review: Perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SDX HID Headlight DC Xenon "Premium" Conversion Kits™ - H1 - 6000K; Brand: SDX; Review: On LS400 I had trouble with fog lights with cheap ebay kit. With light on fogs won't turn on and high beam won't work. But with this kit, high beam, and fogs works like oem. Not sure how long this kit will last but very satisfied so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pentius PAB6821 UltraFLOW Air Filter; Brand: Pentius; Review: Perfect for my 93 ls400; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: Park Tool PPL-1 PolyLube 1000 Lubricant; Brand: Park Tool; Review: Great product - works perfectly and leaves ton for later!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master Lock 8295DPS Quantum Cuff Cable Lock; Brand: Master Lock; Review: Don't lose the keys or you are screwed! I'm down to one key, can't find a locksmith to duplicate or order a new one. Thing is heavy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NCAA Auburn Tigers 3-by-5 Foot Flag A U Orange Background with Grommets; Brand: BSI; Review: The flag is huge. Seriously, you could wear it as a cape (you probably should, WAR EAGLE). That said, it is well constructed and looks like it will do well for a few seasons. My only wish is that there was an all blue flag with orange letters. Maybe next year?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SportRack Adjustable Bike Stand; Brand: SportRack; Review: The instructions are god awful, but if you can get past that the thing is pretty rock solid for a good price. I use a huge security cable to lock my bikes to it. Great buy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SHIMANO PD-R550 SPD-SL Road Bike Pedal; Brand: SHIMANO; Review: These are great pedals. I bought similar SPD pedals from my local bike shop for twice the price and they didn't include cleats! These did! Buy these, then buy them again! Smartest pedal purchase in a long time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Relentless; Author: Dean Koontz; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I'm jealous of Koontz's abilities.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DragonQuest (DragonKeeper Chronicles, #2); Author: Donita K. Paul; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: My rating is probably more a 3.5... The book was imaginative and took me back to my childhood when I was obsessed with fantasy (maybe I still am). I could see myself enjoying it even more as a kid; as it was, the nostalgic feeling was cool and it was nice to read a happy, light-hearted book in which you knew good would win. Some of the characters could have been developed more and the conflict seemed to build for the entire book then climax and end a bit too fast. Still, her creative storytelling abilities kept me entertained and interested in her characters throughout the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House; Author: Frank E. Peretti; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: One of those books that are hard to put down because you want to know what happens in the end. There were parts that were so crazy/mind-bending I felt kind of like I was trapped in a dark version of Alice in Wonderland, but the spiritual ideas behind the book all clicked and made sense in the end. Not too bad. It makes you think.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DragonKnight (DragonKeeper Chronicles, #3); Author: Donita K. Paul; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I enjoyed this book, perhaps more than the previous two, but it took a while for me to get into it. It started off slow, and it felt in the beginning as if I was reading a lot of extra stuff that didn't have much to do with the main plot and conflict. The further I got into it, though, the more interesting the book became, and I wasn't disappointed that I stuck it out. I liked seeing the old characters return, reading from a different POV for most of the book instead of just Kale's, and the increased amount of fighting scenes compared to the other books. With the slow start, though, it gets 3 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption; Author: Katie J. Davis; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: This book really made me think about the impact that we can have in our world just by having the courage to love people, one at a time. It doesn't matter how young you are or how impossible or unbelievable your calling may be, God will give you the power to do it if you only trust Him. The stories of Katie's willingness to follow God and her faith were inspiring. But most of all, it was encouraging and uplifting (as well as convicting) to read about the work of God and what He can do through one willing person. It was also, in some ways, heartbreaking. Not just for the fact that there are children out there living and dying in such dreadful conditions, not even knowing what love is, but also even for the things that Katie must endure and give up. My human side is quite terrified at the prospect of losing things I love dearly or of being called to a place that is so full of heartache that daily it tugs at your heartstrings and you long to be able to cure all the ills around you, but are powerless to do so. But in the end, it was a blessing to read about such things, to see that God rewarded Katie's willingness and continues to do so and that slowly, she is changing the lives of those around her and shining a light in a dark place. God is so good, and this book let that shine out in an incredible way. Wow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: She Walks in Beauty; Author: Siri Mitchell; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: When I picked up this book I wasn't sure if I was really in the mood for it since I figured it would just be "another romance." Especially because I feared it might be a cheesy Christian romance. But I was pleasantly surprised. The book dealt a lot with the challenges of daily life for the middle-upper class women of the 1890s in New York. I loved that this fictional piece brought to life so many startling and sad facts about society back then, and how it illustrated a truth that still rings true today: how women and people in general are constantly being pressured into fitting a certain mold or "bettering" themselves so that they can be loved. The message that God loves us for who we are, and that consequently people can love us for who we are, is still powerful today. The romance wasn't overpowering or too ridiculously cheesy, which I also liked. In many ways the characters' dynamics were like a good friendship. I appreciated that. Though there were parts of the plot that were predictable, there were also some twists that I didn't quite see coming that helped make up for that. I liked that for once it was a contemporary romance (contemporary in the since that it was written in modern times) that's empowering for women. Too many these days seem to focus on a female who is wasting away for a man--even Christian fiction--in fact, maybe Christian romance is the worst at times! The main character is pretty intelligent, though there are some times in which I felt she was uncharacteristically dense. She could speak several languages and memorize dance patterns in her head in one day because of her education and knowledge, yet a few times there were some mysteries that I could quickly and easily unravel as a reader that I felt she should have caught on to much faster. Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable read. Considering I finished most of it all in one day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fire Country (The Country Saga, #1); Author: David Estes; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I suppose I never wrote a review for this, did I? I'm not really sure where to begin! I believe that the most powerful part of a book is its characters--they make or break a story, because if you don't care about them, then who really cares about the plot all that much? Siena was a main character that I could honestly appreciate. She is not an unrealistic heroine--ridiculously beautiful, intelligent, graceful, powerful (aka just about perfect and therefore boring)--but neither is she a weak, dull, dependent (ahem, Bella Swan??) character. She has her weaknesses and her insecurities, but she does not let them rule over her. She also doesn't have to depend upon Circ to overcome them, either. She manages to push through obstacles and pain and, like the independent and strong character she is, overcome them herself. I really admired that in her and the other female characters in this book. I think another triumph for this book was the fact that I fully embraced the romance between Circ and Siena. I'm not usually a fan of romance. Maybe because so much seems overdone and unrealistic in books, not to mention painfully predictable. But no, I rooted for them. They had a beautiful friendship that was powerful but not nauseating. It felt...realistic? I suppose most other romances you read seem too cheesy to be real, and therefore they drive me crazy; this was not so! To avoid spoiling anything in this book, I'll stay general: this book engaged me, kept me rooting for the characters, pushed me to the edge of my seat, angered me, saddened me, made me happy, and stayed with me even when I was done reading...I suppose all the things that a good book should do. ;) 5 stars, for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Moon Dwellers (The Dwellers, #1); Author: David Estes; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: There are some books that I enjoy, declare "good" once I finish reading them, but have a difficult time at first really getting into them. Then there are others that I am sucked into right away. This one was one of those. I could hardly put it down! I loved how the narration was humorous even when the story grew dark and darker; I could crack a smile even when the characters were in the middle of a chase or fight scene because of something one of them said. I also enjoyed the fact that the characters--Adele, Tristan, Roc, Cole, Tawni--all of them, were well-developed to the point that I was attached to them and their fates. Some stories just don't give you that feeling, but it's clear David Estes has learned to bring his characters to life. I suppose my biggest complaint would be that Tristan and Adele's voices were both very similar. Considering that they come from different backgrounds, with different upbringings, I would have liked there to have been more of a distinction between their narratives. I guess I'd like to be able to pick up the book, start reading, and without being given a name at the top of the chapter, know immediately who is speaking. Still, that complaint aside, it was a great read. Action and humor--two of my favorite things! I'm definitely hooked!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Star Dwellers (The Dwellers, #2); Author: David Estes; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Once again, I couldn't put this book down. The pace has definitely picked up from the first book, a worthy sequel indeed! I liked how the relationships between the characters clearly deepened. Adele and Tawni's friendship, the way they supported each other, was a joy to watch; and even though Tristan and Roc were clearly close in the first book, I feel like that's even more apparent in this story. Their trials together are bringing them all together. Not only was this story exciting (as well as humorous, making me even laugh out loud in parts, a great reprieve from the tension), but also I enjoyed the fact that it DID take me by surprise. Some books are too predictable, removing suspense by giving such clear indications of where the plot is going well in advance. There were various surprises and plot twists that really did take me by surprise just as they did the characters, and that made the read all the more enjoyable. My main complaint with the first book was that Tristan and Adele's voices in their individual narratives seemed to similar. I didn't notice that as much in this book. I think their personalities are shining through a bit more, making it clearer whose voice is whose, whose struggles are whose. They have similarities, but they have differences. Considering the fact that I've already started the third book in this series, I think it's safe to say I can't wait to find out what happens next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sun Dwellers (The Dwellers, #3); Author: David Estes; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I think each book in this series gets better than the one before it! There was so much suspense and tension in this book, but the bonds between the main characters and their undying senses of humor made it all the more endearing. I was afraid when the six--Adele, Tristan, Tawni, Roc, Ram, Trevor--all set out to kill the President, that there was no way all of them from this little group would survive. I was saddened with Ram's death, but I started to grow hopeful that maybe, somehow, the other five would all make it out alive. As they journeyed through the Sun Realm, I found it entertaining to see what plan they would all come up with next--from crowd surfing to blending in with drunken partiers to riding in a garbage truck--their adventures were as humorous as they were exciting. And then...Tristan's secret revealed, a chance for them all to return to the surface of the Earth again! One of the coolest (and most somber) parts of dystopian novels is seeing what "our" fictional post-apocalyptic world is like, what it has become. Then finally...the moment we'd all been waiting for. Tristan's father was perfectly sadistic, just waiting for his son to march in, to trap him and all his friends. I felt the same emotions Tristan and Adele and the others felt as President Nailin threatened their lives, yawned as they fought, as Trevor died. (One of the hardest parts in the book for me to read--those suspenseful moments when Adele is trying to save him, and then Tristan. I was trying to convince myself he could live somehow. I wanted to yell with them. NOO! It's one of the big struggles of being a geeky book-lover--facing those moments when some of your favorite characters die. But it says a lot for an author, when he can make you so attached to a character that you root that much for them, hope against hope they will live.) The plot twists with Nailin were great too. The fact that he knew they were coming, the fact that he forced Tristan to fight his brother, and then Roc. They were terrible and yet perfect, because they made me hate the President all the more while sitting on the edge of my seat in suspense. Tristan being forced to kill his own brother just illustrated exactly what they were all fighting against--his father's disgusting corruption of everything, his sadism, his reign of cruelty and terror. Yes, from his introduction in The Moon Dwellers and then the way he wanted to kill his brother in this book, Killen wasn't the most likable character, but I could feel Tristan's pain, his emotions. I couldn't imagine seeing my brother transform like that, or having to face him off in a death match as he tried to kill me. Wow. And Roc...I knew there was a reason I loved him. I was so glad that he did live though. After Trevor's death, I'm not sure if I could forgive David if he killed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Baker's Wife; Author: Erin Healy; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I suppose when I first picked up this book I expected more action, more suspense, but I wasn't disappointed with what I found, either. The characters' stories feel so real and make them all come alive, and the ways in which they overcome their pasts was inspiring and encouraging to me. The suspense made it hard for me to put this book down! I have to add that I appreciated the lack of mushy, sappy romance in this book--it feels like way too many of the stories I've been reading lately are cluttered with it. Audrey and Geoff, husband and wife, are clearly in love, but their relationship is pleasant and their love is very real, not overdone, sappy, or unbelievable. The book is not totally consumed by paragraphs about how much they love one another or need each other, something that always irks me when trying to read a story... My biggest complaint, I suppose, was the beginning. I was drawn in but not as quickly as I'd hoped. I was interested enough to keep reading and still finish in a matter of days, but I felt like it took a while for the plot to really pick up and get going. There were some sections near the beginning I found myself almost skimming over because I didn't want details about how the fog was forming outside and the science behind it and Diane's other random thoughts, I wanted to know more about Diane's past, dangit! However, the story improved fast and I did not regret my choice to read it at all. Definitely one that leaves you thinking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Country (The Country Saga, #2); Author: David Estes; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Of course, I've read a version that hasn't yet been completely polished and revised, so maybe it's not entirely fair to rate it yet. But I'll go with 4 for now ;); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Awaken (Fated Saga, #1); Author: Rachel M. Humphrey-D'aigle; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I felt like I was reading a very rough first or second draft. Not only were the constant, pointless typos and grammatical mistakes distracting, but they were also confusing and made the story difficult to follow at times. Mostly it felt rushed in places, or even somewhat disconnected. I could follow the story and aspects of it were interesting (twin siblings being able to read each other's mind and feel each other's feelings, for instance), but it was so rough that I found it to be incredibly frustrating. A good editor and several revising drafts could have helped the story immensely, but let's just say, it needed a lot of work. It did begin to improve at the end, or maybe I just started to get used to the rougher style, but I'm not sure if I can hope that the series will improve. It was disappointing, because, like I said, there was some potential and I was hopeful when I started the book, after reading the description.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Fallen Star (Fallen Star, #1); Author: Jessica Sorensen; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Some things I think could have been polished with the plot--for instance, a few times I was annoyed because I put pieces of the puzzle together way before Gemma did, and sometimes random new facts about this "new world" seemed to be thrown in haphazardly, making them interesting but more distracting than anything. This knowledge might be necessary in the series later...but probably would have served better if incorporated differently and in different places in the series. I also feel like the "stranger comes to school, is ridiculously gorgeous, and acts like he hates you while you have an irresistible and instant pull toward him" theme is a bit old (reminded me of Twilight), not to mention just a bit annoying (not realistic??) but I think the author made up for it later by making their romance less than ideal, if a bit on the cheesy side in parts for my taste. Also, I found a lot more grammatical errors and misspellings/typos than I'd like to see (they are distracting, dang it!!!) but my issue with that is with the editor, not the author...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Promise (Fallen Star, #4); Author: Jessica Sorensen; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Not my favorite of the series. Felt like it was rough around the edges, with more exposition than in-scene moments than the other books. There were also moments where there were either inconsistencies or things weren't explained very well. Still enjoyed the book, but would have enjoyed it more if it had been polished more. As I read it, I just felt like the author had been in a rush to get this last one out there. It detracted from the suspense that way.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Defiance (Defiance #1); Author: C.J. Redwine; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I think maybe it's a 3 or 3.5 rating here. The book started out promising but the ending fell a bit flat for me. I'll probably continue reading out of curiosity and to see if the actual series ending is more satisfying, but I feel like there were some plot holes at the end that left me too busy questioning the work and feeling frustrated to feel suspense or tension or excitement... Sigh... I did appreciate the strong female character, and I think that the author did a good job of differentiating between Rachel's and Logan's narratives (I felt like you could tell by their "voices" that they weren't the same person, and the narratives gave you glimpses into their personalities).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2); Author: Lois Lowry; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I feel like I spent the entire book waiting for something to happen. I was more attached to Matt or Kira's dead mother, Katrina, than I ever was to Kira, who didn't seem very bright (maybe she was just too trusting of everyone around her?), didn't have a lot of personality (to me anyway), and, as another reader pointed out...never caused any of the action around her. If her pain was supposed to give her strength, why did she seem like a weak female leads for a book? When I got to the end, hoping for some sort of twist to make it all worthwhile, I found that I'd already predicted nearly every twist Lowry had. Basically, the most exciting portion of the book was Matt's departure and subsequent adventure, and we weren't a part of that, because we were sitting waiting with Kira...as she failed to take any significant action.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Go Set a Watchman; Author: Harper Lee; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I enjoyed seeing the evolution of Lee's manuscript, since this was her first submission before she published To Kill a Mockingbird. It definitely reads like a manuscript to me--as a literature lover and author, I find it fascinating but also unsatisfying. There are loads of exposition that I was tempted to skim through or skip over, and the detailed political and moral debates--though good to make one thing and to learn about the characters and time period--are a bit slow. I see this as all the ideas exploding out of Harper Lee's head, and TKAM being the final refined product, going from lists of ideas and character expositions/backgrounds and moral stances to a story unravelling before you. Simply put, it's a book still full of telling rather than showing. The flashbacks were full of more action and felt more alive than the current storyline did too, which makes sense why Lee's publisher told her to rewrite the story in the time period of the flashbacks, and a story about Scout as a girl was born. In short, it's a good and interesting read, but not a page-turner. It adds a dimension to TKAM and its characters we didn't have before, but it IS a manuscript with a manuscript's flaws.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rebel Angels (Gemma Doyle, #2); Author: Libba Bray; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The book was a fun read...the adventures, customs the "defiance" toward the suppression of women during the time period, the historical aspects, the characters....it all made for a good read. However, I easily predicted Circe's identity, so the fell flat for me. I like suspense and plot twists...predicting plot twists is a bit boring and therefore frustrating/disappointing for me. Still a good read though!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I had a hard time putting this book down, because Sarah J. Maas certainly has a way with words and world building. However, I was a bit frustrated that Celaena was an all-but-perfect heroine. Everything she did or tried to do, she was talented at, it seemed. Also, two men are in love with her?! I get that that is the typical route to go with YA romance now to have a love triangle, but mostly it seemed to involve Celaena mostly being interested in one man while we watch the other man mope. To be honest, I can't decide who I'd rather see Celaena with and I don't want to watch any character go off sad and mopey at the end...so this book just reminded me how much love triangles drive me crazy! I won't go into details, to avoid having spoilers in this review, but I did also find some of the switching POV scenes basically unnecessary. Unless it was the POV of one of the three main characters, it seemed out of place/unnecessary to me. Finally, I saw the end coming way before Celaena and that was rather frustrating. She's supposed to be very intelligent, but couldn't tell who the obvious "bad guy" was? Maybe the author meant for the readers to know first, but usually I don't like that writing technique much. I prefer to discover things with the MC, not know before and feel like the MC is being slow. Maybe that's just me. In summary, I still really enjoyed Throne of Glass and am already preparing to devour this series. This new world is fascinating to me and I'm finding that I am getting attached to the characters. 4/5 stars!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, #4); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I was more interested in Manon's story than anyone else's. Considering Manon isn't supposed to be the main character, that is probably a problem. Also, I think this book could have been half its length. Because I was bored and struggled to read through the first half to three quarters of the book, most of the time. I didn't even care to see Aelin wreak her vengeance on Arobynn. Because he wasn't a character we were officially introduced to in any of the other books (aside from the novellas I haven't read). I just wanted them to quit planning and talking and kill him already so we could get on to the main plot: stopping the king and Valg. Saving the world and all that. And...what's with the weird romantic drama? There was some in previous books, yea, but Queen of Shadows brought it to a whole new level. Apparently Celaena, mature queen that she has become now, still needs to deal with her teen angst and hormones even when everything she cares about is at stake. Does Celaena/Aelin need to have a new man every book? Every man loves her, because apparently you can't be a strong female character unless you have massive amounts of unrealistic sex appeal. It also felt unrealistic, the way Chaol and Celaena cast one another aside and argued (over what? I didn't understand the animosity between them that came out of nowhere) for new people. It makes me feel like all romance and love between any characters is probably a lie, because by the next book they will show that they are fickle and cast that love aside. I can't keep up with the constant changing of love interests for all ten characters, nor do I really care to. I would love it if the series remained an action/fantasy story, without any soap opera-level love stories. Some romance is OK, but it could make sense and not be so ridden with either angst or corny scenes that make me nauseous. (I don't want to visualize Aelin's "curve of her breasts, peaked despite the balmy air..." or whatever. I want to see more blood and gore.) Don't get me wrong, I liked the book, or parts of the book. There was just a lot I thought could be changed or eliminated too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strings; Author: David Estes; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Confession time: I've never loved the story of Pinocchio. For one, his name is about impossible to spell (gah!) and as a kid, the Disney movie adaptation literally gave me nightmares of having strings attached to ME. Which might be part of the reason why I found David's adaptation so brilliant. After all, a sci-fi retelling of the story that incorporates the complete creepy feeling you get from strings that can control someone is perfectly fitting. And bringing the story to life in this new, unique way was phenomenal. I can now say I LOVE at least one version of the Pinocchio story: Pia's story and her heart-pounding quest for freedom. The characters were realistic, believable, and lovable! Not to mention, the twists and turns this story took kept me guessing what would happen next, the suspense kept me on the edge, and the humor interwoven throughout kept me laughing. I first read this story as a beta reader and received a copy in exchange for an honest review/feedback. I now own my very own paperback copy and I'm so excited to give this great story a re-read! If my rating is already at 5 stars, can I somehow add another star after I read it again?? Because I'm sure I'll love it even more! :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: There were some things I was confused about, but I feel those will be/are being explained in the succeeding books (I mean, this is a series), so basically I need to keep reading like a madwoman.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Felicity Huffman Is Scheduled to Be Released from Prison on October 27 After Serving 13 Days; Abstract: Felicity Huffman's Release from Prison Set for Oct. 27; Category: news
Title: Felicity Huffman Is Scheduled to Be Released from Prison on October 27 After Serving 13 Days; Abstract: Felicity Huffman's Release from Prison Set for Oct. 27; Category: news
Title: Senate to try to override Trump emergency declaration veto Thursday; Abstract: The Senate on Thursday will attempt to override President Trump's veto of a resolution nixing his emergency declaration on the border wall. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) set up a veto override vote for Thursday at 1:45 p.m., as he wrapped up the Senate's work on Wednesday and set the schedule for Thursday. The vote will come less than two days after Trump vetoed the resolution, which passed the House and Senate last month. ...; Category: news
Title: 'Tarzan' Actor Ron Ely: Actor's son allegedly killed his mother before deputies shot and killed him, sheriff's office says; Abstract: The son of "Tarzan" actor Ron Ely killed his mother before he was shot and killed by deputies on Tuesday, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.; Category: tv
Title: Bill Macy, Bea Arthur's Husband on 'Maude,' Dies at 97; Abstract: Norman Lear saw him choking on a chicken bone and brought him to Hollywood. The actor also appeared in 'My Favorite Year' and 'The Late Show.'; Category: news
Title: Diplomats describe all-time low in morale at State under Trump; Abstract: The Trump administration's perennial push for steep budget cuts, an exodus of senior staffers with decades of experience and constant allegations that agency employees represent a deep state has sent morale at the State Department to an unprecedented low.; Category: news
Title: Singer stands up to heckler who told her to take shirt off; Abstract: After being heckled on stage and told to "free the nips" at a concert in Texas, singer Maggie Rogers voiced her anger about the harassment.; Category: video
Title: Kevin Spacey Won't Be Charged in Sexual Assault Case After Accuser Dies; Abstract: The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has formally dropped a case against actor Kevin Spacey, after the accuser died.; Category: movies
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: Woman wanted for climbing into Bronx Zoo lion exhibit: 'I am the lion now'; Abstract: Myah Autry said her decision to climb a fence and head into the lion's den was a "spiritual" experience.; Category: news
Title: News anchor calls out body-shaming comments after being told she looks 'mighty big on TV'; Abstract: Nina Harrelson of WREG in Memphis took to social media on Sunday to call out critics who share their unsolicited opinions about women's bodies.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Severe weather shifts boat stuck on Niagara Falls rocks for 101 years; Abstract: A barge that has been stuck atop some rocks in Niagara Falls for more than 100 years has finally shifted as a result of severe weather.; Category: news
Title: Fisherman faces prison, fine for cruel act on rare fish; Abstract: A fisherman faces serious consequences for using a power saw to cut off the nose of a rare smalltooth sawfish off the Florida coast.; Category: sports
Title: How Vaping Causes Serious Lung Disorders; Abstract: The epidemic condition now called EVALI has been linked to vaping with THC products.; Category: health
Title: What to Know About Sudden Hearing Loss; Abstract: A condition that's sometimes called sudden deafness is an unexplained or rapid loss of hearing, usually in just one ear.; Category: health
Title: 97-year-old WWII veteran takes ride in B-17 bomber for Veteran's Day; Abstract: A World War II veteran celebrated Veteran's Day by taking a flight to yesterday -- in an aircraft that first saw combat at the time of his service.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: A Texas mom is going to prison after putting her son through unnecessary medical procedures; Abstract: A Dallas mother made her son go through unnecessary medical procedures throughout the first years of his life, court documents say.; Category: news
Title: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter, 3, 'Died in My Arms' After Entering Hospice Care; Abstract: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter 'Died in My Arms' After Hospice Care; Category: tv
Title: Panera Bread worker fired after TikTok exposed frozen mac and cheese; Abstract: On Friday, the poster said on Twitter that she was fired for the video, showing her place a frozen bag of macaroni and cheese into a vat of hot water.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Korean Pop Star Sulli Dies at 25; Abstract: Korean pop star Sulli was found dead at her home near Seoul on Monday. She was 25. Her manager found her body and alerted the police. The manager reported that the star, whose real name was Choi Jin-ri, suffered from depression, and police said that they were working on the assumption that she had died; Category: music
Title: Doctors Want FDA To Warn Women About Cheese And Breast Cancer Link; Abstract: Up to 12,000 members of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine agreed that the federal government should add label to cheese products that would warn women about the risk of having breast cancer.; Category: health
Title: Kate Middleton's Pakistan Tour Wardrobe Mixes Tradition and Modernity; Abstract: The royal tour of Pakistan is in full swing, and Kate Middleton has already given us some memorable looks.; Category: lifestyle
Title: A 'one in a million' yellow cardinal, dubbed 'Sunny,' seen in Florida; Abstract: Only three yellow cardinal sightings are reported a year, making the bird's appearance a rare "one in a million" finding, an Auburn professor said.; Category: news
Title: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Step Out for One of Their Most Emotional Events of the Year; Abstract: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Attend WellChild Awards; Category: lifestyle
Title: Photos show Rudy Giuliani's fixers with Florida governor; Abstract: Two Florida businessmen who are tied to President Donald Trump's lawyer and now face federal criminal charges were photographed with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.; Category: news
Title: 15 of the best female country music stars of all time; Abstract: Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, and Carrie Underwood are among the best female country music stars.; Category: music
Title: 'A passionate guy': Ex-NASCAR team owner found dead in Ohio River near Louisville; Abstract: Lonnie Troxell, of a racing team from 2000-2005 that competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, was found floating in the Ohio River Tuesday.; Category: sports
Title: The decisions that have backfired on the Yankees in the ALCS; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Here's Jennifer Lopez Wearing the Most Extra Bejeweled Wedding Dress; Abstract: She's filming a movie but still. Look at that dress!!; Category: lifestyle
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: Kate Middleton Shares a Personal Message for the First Time on Instagram for a Special Cause; Abstract: Kate Middleton Shares Personal Message for First Time on Instagram; Category: lifestyle
Title: Earl Thomas reportedly yells at Pete Carroll, then ignores him postgame; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Quiet Riot Drummer Reveals Stage-Four Cancer Diagnosis; Abstract: Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali has revealed that he has been battling stage-four pancreatic cancer since this past April. Since the 2007 death of singer Kevin DuBrow, Banali has been the only member of the band's classic lineup to continue to play with the band. He's also been the group's most consistent band member since 1982. "The original prognosis was very scary," he said in a statement posted to podcast host Mitch Lafon's Facebook page....; Category: music
Title: Jimmy Carter hospitalized after fall at Georgia home; Abstract: Spokeswoman says former President Jimmy Carter hospitalized with a pelvic fracture after falling his home.; Category: news
Title: Kate Middleton Wore a Chic Print Dress for a Private Appearance at Kensington Palace; Abstract: The Duchess of Cambridge even met Camila Cabello at the event.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Michael Jordan: Steph Curry is not a Hall of Famer yet; Abstract: Michael Jordan thinks that Steph Curry isn't worthy of the hallowed halls of Springfield, Mass just yet.; Category: sports
Title: The Royal Tiaras Are Out in Full Force at Emperor Naruhito's Enthronement Celebration; Abstract: Royals from around the world have traveled to Japan to mark the occasion.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Detroit Metro Airport to Allow Limited Visitors Past Security; Abstract: DTW joins airports in Pittsburgh and Tampa as the only in the country to allow non-ticketed guests past security.; Category: travel
Title: Police officer could have given mom a ticket; instead he bought her car seats; Abstract: Kevin Zimmermann, who has witnessed horrific car wrecks involving children, decided he had to help.; Category: health
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: ICYMI: Royals news you need to know for October 2019; Abstract: Get caught up on all the big stories about the world's royals in our monthly news roundup.; Category: lifestyle
Title: These 15+ Recipes Will Take Your Thanksgiving Turkey To The Next Level; Abstract: Bird is the word.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Kate Middleton Takes Prince George and Princess Charlotte Halloween Shopping at Local Supermarket; Abstract: Kate Middleton Takes George and Charlotte Halloween Shopping; Category: lifestyle
Title: Blueberry Dump Cake Satisfies Every Sweet Tooth; Abstract: Dump cakes are the perfect, easy summer desserts and stress free!; Category: foodanddrink
Title: How To Make the Perfect Hot Cocoa, According to a Chef; Abstract: We talked to an executive chef to get insight on how to exactly make the best hot cocoa recipe you can replicate, right at home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Pippa Middleton Takes Baby Son to Cranial Osteopath: 'I Was Fascinated to See How Calming It Was'; Abstract: "Soon after Arthur was born last year, I heard a few mums talking about seeing a cranial osteopath," she said. "It's a popular alternative therapy for newborns, particularly those who have had a traumatic birth, are unsettled, or have trouble sleeping," she added.; Category: health
Title: Meghan Markle Personally Calls British Politician to Thank Her for Orchestrating Letter of 'Solidarity'; Abstract: The Duchess of Sussex thanked the British female MP for supporting her amid media scrutiny.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Breast cancer survivors fight another deadly risk; Abstract: Heart disease, not a recurrence of cancer, is the No. 1 cause of death for breast cancer survivors and women overall.; Category: health
Title: Kamala Harris to slash staff, restructure campaign as she hemorrhages cash; Abstract: Kamala Harris is dramatically restructuring her campaign by redeploying staffers to Iowa and laying off dozens of aides at her Baltimore headquarters, according to campaign sources and a memo obtained by POLITICO Wednesday, as she struggles to resuscitate her beleaguered presidential bid.; Category: news
Title: ISIS names successor to slain leader al-Baghdadi; Abstract: The militant group named Abu Ibrahim Hashimi al-Quraishi as the new leader in a message posted by its official media wing.; Category: news
Title: LeBron James Sent A Taco Truck To First Responders Battling The California Wildfires; Abstract: He and his family had to evacuate.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Amelia Bambridge: Body of missing backpacker found in sea; Abstract: The body of a 21-year-old British backpacker who went missing after a beach party on a Cambodian island has been found, according to the charity assisting her family.; Category: news
Title: Why President Trump's kids are probably celebrating his move to Florida; Abstract: The No. 1 reason billionaires decide to move.; Category: finance
Title: Jane Fonda, Rosanna Arquette, Catherine Keener arrested at climate change protest: 'Women bear the brunt'; Abstract: Jane Fonda was at the forefront of another climate strike as she hosted a fourth "Fire Drill Friday" outside of the Capitol Building before getting arrested for the fourth consecutive week. The 81-year-old actress was joined by fellow actors Rosanna Arquette and Catherine Keener to specifically address the burden that women carry when it comes to climate change and their role in fighting for the Green New Deal.; Category: tv
Title: California firefighters get a little help from Matthew McConaughey; Abstract: The actor helped prepare 1,600 turkey dinners for more than 20 firehouses and homeless shelters in Southern California; Category: movies
Title: Felicity Huffman Smiles as She Begins Community Service Following Prison Release; Abstract: The 56-year-old actress was released from prison last month.; Category: news
Title: Our Favorite Fall Cheesecakes; Abstract: Celebrate the season with our favorite fall cheesecake recipes. Each is full of those warm, comforting ingredients we love, like pumpkin, caramel, pecans and spice. The post Our Favorite Fall Cheesecakes appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Hundreds of thousands of people in California are downriver of a dam that 'could fail'; Abstract: Hundreds of thousands of people live downriver from a dam in California that recently had its risk characterization changed "from low to high urgency of action" by the US Army Corps of Engineers.; Category: news
Title: Already 6 Months! Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan's Son Is Trying to Talk; Abstract: Already 6 Months! Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan's Son Is Trying to Talk; Category: lifestyle
Title: The most common turkey mistakes and how to avoid them; Abstract: These turkey buying, roasting and carving mistakes can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner; here are turkey cooking tips and tricks for beginners.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Will Reportedly Visit Oprah While in California; Abstract: During their six-week break from their royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to visit Oprah Winfrey, according to a royal insider.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'The bridge has definitely been burned': Williams says Redskins have smeared him in aftermath of cancer diagnosis; Abstract: Seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams won't play for the Redskins this season, and his future with the team is unclear.; Category: sports
Title: These 30 Photos From the 2019 CMA Awards Will Make You Feel Like Part of the Show; Abstract: Country's biggest and brightest stars stepped out on Wednesday for the 2019 CMA Awards in Nashville.; Category: music | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Empty Pot (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Demi Page; Review: Loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silly Sally (Big Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Audrey Wood Page; Review: Great Book. Can on time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Napping House; Author: Visit Amazon's Audrey Wood Page; Review: Great Book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Foot Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Dr. Seuss Page; Review: Great Book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Three Little Pigs (Disney Classic) (Little Golden Book); Author: RH Disney; Review: Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Webster's New World Dictionary of Culinary Arts (Trade Version) (2nd Edition); Author: Steven Labensky; Review: Every person interested in Foods should have this book. It was in good condition when I received it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Teaching: A Guide to Teacher Training, Student Teaching, and Finding a Job; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Hougan Page; Review: It was okay book. It arrived in great condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hill's Science Diet Puppy Chicken & Barley Entree Canned Dog Food; Brand: Hill's Science Diet; Review: Great, healthy dog food for any dog.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Earthbath All Natural Pet Shampoo; Brand: Earthbath; Review: Great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zuke's Mini Naturals Dog Treats; Brand: Zuke's; Review: Big hit with my Morkie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carlson Extra Wide Walk Through Pet Gate with Small Pet Door; Brand: Carlson; Review: Very sturdy and easy to install! Love this gate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Virbac C.E.T. Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews; Brand: Virbac; Review: My puppy loves these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zuke's Mini Naturals Wild Rabbit Recipe Dog Treats; Brand: Zuke's; Review: My Morkie puppy loves these treats!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IRIS Pet Playpen with Door, 24-Inch; Brand: IRIS USA, Inc.; Review: Lots of room and very sturdy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yuppie Puppy Medium Black Anti Pull Mesh Dog Harness Neck Sizes 10"-16"; Brand: Yuppie Puppy; Review: Love this item! My puppy no longer chokes when I walk him and he doesn't pull on the leash much at all now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IRIS 24'' Exercise 4-Panel Pet Playpen with Door, Chrome; Brand: IRIS USA, Inc.; Review: Lots of room and very sturdy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: FitFlop Women's Flare Strobe Slide Sandals; Brand: ; Review: I have wide feet yet these shoes is a a little loose but wearable. The footbed is very comfortable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bernie Mev Women's Gem Yael Slip-On Shoes; Brand: Bernie Mev; Review: I have a size 7 1/2 wide feet and normally order size 8 medium shoes ( wide is hard to find). These shoes are a little large so I should have ordered size 38 instead of size 39. I am keeping the shoes because it is soft and comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Footgalaxy Twister Curly Shoe Laces Shoelaces; Brand: FootGalaxy; Review: These laces work very well for a family member who suffers from neuropathy and lympedema in her hands and arms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Footgalaxy Twister Curly Shoe Laces Shoelaces; Brand: FootGalaxy; Review: These laces work very well for a family member who suffers from neuropathy and lympedema in her hands and arms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Footgalaxy Twister Curly Shoe Laces Shoelaces; Brand: FootGalaxy; Review: These laces work very well for a family member who suffers from neuropathy and lympedema in her hands and arms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teva Women's Tirra Slide Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable on these old, worn out feet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teva Women's Tirra Slide Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable on these old, worn out feet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teva Women's Tirra Slide Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable on these old, worn out feet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Patron Saints St Christopher Necklace Medal Prayer Card Set; Brand: All Patron Saints; Review: If you want better facial details you will have to pay lots more. I bought this medal for protection not for the art work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chaco Women's Cordova Sandal; Brand: Chaco; Review: Very comfortable. My arthritic big toe us very happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alegria Women's Carina Wedge Sandal; Brand: Alegria; Review: Very comfortable. I have arthritis, spurs, and cysts on my big toe and this shoe does not aggravate my ailments. I am so glad that I purchased these sandals. By the way, I have medium to wide feet and the top straps are a little loose.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alegria Women's Carina Wedge Sandal; Brand: Alegria; Review: Very comfortable. I have arthritis, spurs, and cysts on my big toe and this shoe does not aggravate my ailments. I am so glad that I purchased these sandals. By the way, I have medium to wide feet and the top straps are a little loose.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alegria Women's Carina Wedge Sandal; Brand: Alegria; Review: Very comfortable. I have arthritis, spurs, and cysts on my big toe and this shoe does not aggravate my ailments. I am so glad that I purchased these sandals. By the way, I have medium to wide feet and the top straps are a little loose.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EVER FAITH Women's 925 Sterling Silver AAA Freshwater Cultured Pearl Button Stud Earrings; Brand: EVER FAITH; Review: I returned this pair of earrings because the pearls were different size. If they were matched in size I would have kept them. The luster is very nice and the price is very good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orien Jewelry Multicolor Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklaces 6-8mm AA Cultured Pearl Pendant Necklace for Women; Brand: Orien Jewelry; Review: The 8mm pearl strand is perfect ... not too small and not too large. Several of the pearls have blemishes that will not be noticeable when worn.. The pearls colors are very soft and feminine. I had a difficult time deciding between this strand and a white strand that I wanted to be my signature necklace. I am glad that I picked the multicolor!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stainless Steel Military Ball Bead Chain 2mm 3mm 4mm 6mm Dog Tag Link Pallini Necklace; Brand: ; Review: I like this "old fashion" chain. My house key is on this chain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men Thermal Underwear Top by Outland; Base Layer; Soft Lightweight Warm Fleece; Brand: Ultra Dry; Review: This was a gift to my nephew who is always chilled. He said that it is soft and keeps him warm. Held up well through many washing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Besteel 2-5mm Womens Mens Stainless Steel Rolo Cable Wheat Chain Link Necklace 16-36 Inch; Brand: Besteel; Review: Perfect for a pendant watch. The chain is substantial and will not easily break.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Coco de Heaven; City: Jimbaran South Kuta Bali; Review: We wanted it as a getaway. There was breakfast provided. The staff were friendly. There was a shopping place nearby to get fast-food from there. There was an outdoor pool. We could not access the internet from our room as the wifi reception is pretty weak.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Hotel Ambassador Perth; City: Perth Greater Perth Western Australia; Review: I chose it because of its location. The location of the hotel is near to central area. I could walk to Bell Tower in Perth in about 20 minutes. The room is pretty spacious for 2 people. There is a TV in the room. There's plenty of restaurants, cafes and eating places nearby.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramada Hong Kong Harbour View; City: Hong Kong; Review: The hotel is located near Sai Ying Pun MTR. You can just take airport express train from the airport transfer to the shuttle bus to get to the hotel. There are a lot of eateries near the hotel so it is quite convenient to get the food. I stayed on the 20th Floor, I've managed to view a tiny view of the harbour.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FuramaXclusive Sathorn; City: Bangkok; Review: It's only a 5 minutes walk to subway train station. There's a variety of food displayed at the buffet section for breakfast. Well, we requested for queen size bed but they gave us 2 single bed. There's a pool and gym below whereby guests can utilize it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dorsett Mongkok Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: I find that my room is alright. It's just nice for 2 people. There's shuttle bus provided by the hotel to locations so it's accessible. The breakfast buffet could be taken at a cafe , it's about 20 minutes walk.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul; City: Seoul; Review: The hotel was near to Myeon-dong. The nearest subway is City Hall. It is near Sangyemun Gate as our hotel room faces it. There's a Dyeoksugung palace nearby. I find that koreans are quite polite. The Guest Service personnel are patient and will do their best to serve us .; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Macdonald Bear Hotel; City: Woodstock Oxfordshire England; Review: This is a nice hotel set in an historic town / village close to Blenheim palace. We had two good nights here. The room was just a little on the small size due t the amount of furniture in it. However, it was very comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dusit Princess Chiang Mai; City: Chiang Mai; Review: This is a comfortable and well run hotel in the heart of the city. The rooms are spacious and well appointed and the breakfast was good. It is situated in one of the streets where the night market takes place and for some people it is too busy. For us it was just right.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dream Bangkok; City: Bangkok; Review: This is a great hotel for visiting Bangkok. It is just of the Sukhumvit Road, near to all the action. Yet the hotel itself is fairly quiet. The staff are very good and nothing is too much bother. We stayed in the annex and were escorted across the road every time we moved between buildings. The breakfast was excellent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thong Tarin Hotel; City: Surin Surin Province; Review: We stayed here whilst visiting our son, who works in Surin. The hotel reception is quite impressive but the rooms are dated and in need of an update. Few of the staff spoke English. The breakfast was not as good as other hotels in Thailand. However, it is clean and the price was very competitive.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mandarava Resort and Spa; City: Karon Beach Karon Phuket; Review: A first rate hotel / resort away from the hustle and bustle of Karon Beach but close enough to walk. The staff are always pleasant and courteous. Facilities are very good and the rooms spacious. We enjoyed our stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fruit of the Loom 5 Oz., 100% Heavy Cotton Hd T-Shirt (3931)- Black,Small; Brand: ; Review: I wear a "M" in nearly everything. However, I'm a bit of an athletic cut, with my neck, chest, and arms sometimes testing the limits of medium, while large is either gown-length or fits me like a bell. At 5' 10, I found this shirt to be a good length, with a nice, flattering cut around the chest, shoulders and arms. The neck, though, is very, very tight. I have lots of Fruit of the Loom shirts (pocket tees) and they don't have this problem. Not sure what happened here, but the neck sits high up around my neck, not at the base along my chest, and it's very uncomfortable. To insult the injury of the tight neck, the tags are the old, square, sharp and itchy type. Lastly, the "military green" green I bought is not the OD I expected. Instead, it's a kind of deep forest or....pine. Not ugly, by any means, but a bit darker and more brilliant than I expected. Tall, skinny campers ought to enjoy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom 5 Oz., 100% Heavy Cotton Hd T-Shirt (3931)- Black,Small; Brand: ; Review: I wear a "M" in nearly everything. However, I'm a bit of an athletic cut, with my neck, chest, and arms sometimes testing the limits of medium, while large is either gown-length or fits me like a bell. At 5' 10, I found this shirt to be a good length, with a nice, flattering cut around the chest, shoulders and arms. The neck, though, is very, very tight. I have lots of Fruit of the Loom shirts (pocket tees) and they don't have this problem. Not sure what happened here, but the neck sits high up around my neck, not at the base along my chest, and it's very uncomfortable. To insult the injury of the tight neck, the tags are the old, square, sharp and itchy type. Lastly, the "military green" green I bought is not the OD I expected. Instead, it's a kind of deep forest or....pine. Not ugly, by any means, but a bit darker and more brilliant than I expected. Tall, skinny campers ought to enjoy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: ; Review: I wear a "M" in nearly everything. However, I'm a bit of an athletic cut, with my neck, chest, and arms sometimes testing the limits of medium, while large is either gown-length or fits me like a bell. At 5' 10, I found this shirt to be a good length, with a nice, flattering cut around the chest, shoulders and arms. The neck, though, is very, very tight. I have lots of Fruit of the Loom shirts (pocket tees) and they don't have this problem. Not sure what happened here, but the neck sits high up around my neck, not at the base along my chest, and it's very uncomfortable. To insult the injury of the tight neck, the tags are the old, square, sharp and itchy type. Lastly, the "military green" green I bought is not the OD I expected. Instead, it's a kind of deep forest or....pine. Not ugly, by any means, but a bit darker and more brilliant than I expected. Tall, skinny campers ought to enjoy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sanuk Men's Vagabond Slip On; Brand: ; Review: I was always apprehensive about these. Thought they'd look silly, be uncomfortable, or otherwise be disappointing. Since they aren't exactly cheap (though not overpriced), I didn't take a chance until I saw a fellow wearing them at my office. He spoke so highly, I got my own pair. I love them. Comfortable, surprisingly stylish, and crazy easy to walk in. I feared they would be a bit too loose, but actually, the 9 fit my typical 8.5 almost perfectly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: prAna Men's Rhody Reversible Shirt Jacket; Brand: prAna; Review: It's obvious that this jacket isn't meant for, say, backpacking in cold weather. It's a fashion jacket, but is well-made and with subtle styling, rather than overt, intricate details. You're left with a very nice, simple jacket that looks great with jeans, collared shirts, and boots. Prana quality is as great as always. My problem with the jacket is the cut. I'm 5'10 and an athletic 165. "Medium" fits me almost universally, especially in jackets not meant for technical purposes or workwear/layers. For instance, I wear a Small in Carhartt and my REI-brand winter parka is a Small. However, in most clothes that are for basic warmth needs but with a focus on style, Medium is my go-to. I have a Levis jacket, a Mountain Hardwear jacket, and some jacket I got from a box chain, all fine, form fitting, and sleek in Medium. This jacket in Medium, though, has too-long arms, bells-out at the waist, and the shoulders are cut far too wide (which is the cause, perhaps, for the arm length). I would order a small, but the Brown I want is not available in that size. Three stars for product availability and poor sizing. A company that attempts to attract the athletic should cut slimmer. I think I'd absolutely love it if it fit though. Nice shirt/jacket.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Men's Bushacre 2 Chukka Boot; Brand: ; Review: Too narrow. I don't wear a wide size in any of my shoes, but I found these to be too narrow when laced. I considered ordering a larger size, but then, I would have had far too much length. That said, I think they look nice enough, and seem well-made for being so light. I ordered the beeswax, and found them to be far browner than I wanted. I expected a rustic, faded brown, but got a clean, deep brown, more akin to soil than beeswax. As a result, the casual vibe was compromised, and the do-all boots I thought I ordered were suddenly something I was wary to scuff. Too bad, because I like the minimalist design and old-fashion style. I ended up returning mine, but mostly because of preference and the shape of my foot. The boot is nice, and I'm sure many would enjoy them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Men's Pocket T-Shirt Multipack; Brand: ; Review: It's a good deal, to be sure, but there's a risk in satisfaction. I've bought these twice. The first time, I got a great set, exactly as pictures. One OD Green, one brown, one navy, one heather grey. In this recent order, though, I got superman blue, which I could live with, I guess, a very dark grey, a black, and those are fine, but the fourth shirt was pink. Not off-red, not beige, but pink. Nearly hot pink, in fact. My girlfriend thought it was very funny. Because the pink one is so unusable, the otherwise overlook-able bright-as-heck blue is harder to swallow. I've nothing against pink, but it's not my color. Those guys who are hoping for a basic set of neutral tees that can easily be matched with jeans or worn under button-ups run --by my experience-- a 20%+ gambit on being disappointed with the colors sent. For 12 bucks, I got two shirts and a couple of rags. I'd buy again, but if the colors are even 1/4 not-as-basic-as-expected, I'll probably further lower my score and never buy again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Wing Heritage Men's Beckman Round 6" Boot; Brand: ; Review: It took me about 2 years to buy these boots. Usually, I look for boots in the $60-$100 range, and replace them about every 18 months. But every week or so, I'd check Amazon and other online sellers to see if the price of these apparently perfect boots would ever drop. It didn't. But my pop is a die-hard RedWing fan, having an impressive collection that includes some pair older than I am. "Do you like buying boots?" He asked. "No," I replied. "Then buy these, and don't ever have to buy any again." Now that I have them, I see what he means. It's night and day to any other pair I've ever owned. Sure, at first they were stiff, and there was a hotspot along the side of my foot after the second day of all-day wear, but two-weeks later, they fit perfectly and are as comfortable as a good sneaker. They look sharp and I get compliments constantly (I bought the "Cigar" color). They were true to size for me. I bought the same size I wear in Timbs, if that helps. I wear them in my busy office where I'm often on my feet, and also at home, where I work for hours as a carpenter. I've also worn them out about the town. Nasty New England ice hasn't proven a problem, and feet stay warm and dry during long, rainy city walks. In fact, I'd say that for long walking, these are the best things I've ever strapped to my feet; even better than my runners. I may not have much to offer folks who are considering these but already own a few other pair of pricey boots, except I can say that they're exquisitely crafted, comfortable, and as I said, look sharp as heck with jeans. To those who are unsure about spending this much, but are tired of the boot let-down or having to have four pairs of boots because the "do-alls" are always too expensive, I say go for it. The moment they're on your feet, the cost will make sense. Edit: I've now had these boots for a whole year, wearing the absolute heck out of them, and they look even better than the day I bought them. I oiled them with some pine-tar boot protector and they darkened at first, almost too much, and it broke my heart, but then they lightened back up. The age around the toebox adds awesome character and the more I wear these, the more people comment on them, and the more comfortable they get. Still my absolute favorite footwear.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Wool Blend Two Pocket Trucker Jacket with Puffer Bib; Brand: ; Review: Jacket fits perfect. I'm just under 5'10 and about 180 with a somewhat muscular build. I have trouble finding good fits; M often is too tight in the shoulders and arms and L is too long or too boxy in the midsection. I bought the Medium and it fits me like it was made around a cast of me. And the fit is masculine, hanging off my shoulders and straight to my waist, not overly "fitted" so as to constrict in the name of "slimming". I appreciate this, as I hate that quality in so many of today's clothing options for men. It's also very warm and well-made. I'm hard on clothes. Very hard. But I can tell this will hold up. Heavy and tough feeling. Legacy Levi's quality. My only complaint is that the styling is a bit urban/trendy where my personal preference would be for something more rustic. Folks concerned with style and such will love it. It's a very handsome jacket. Guys who are more into the Filson look over Levi's (but refuse to pay as such) might be a bit put-off by the looks at first, but dress it with your workboots and flannel and you'll be surprised how versatile it is. Highly recommended. An easy choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's Long Sleeve Chamois Shirt; Brand: ; Review: I love chamois shirts. They're warmer than flannel and age way better, not to mention simply looking more rugged and holding up to action. I'm very glad I made this purchase. It fits good, but I think if I carried any more weight, I'd prefer a size up. I'm a little under 5'10 and about 175. I often have problems with M being too tight in my shoulders, arms, and chest, while L is often too long in the waist and sleeves. I bought this in a M, and it fits about perfect, especially after a good wash and dry. I can move freely and even wear it over a thermal shirt, and I have the option of either tucking it in or leaving it out, as it doesn't fit too long. The material is soft but tough, and the color (I bought the black) is very nice. Looks great with jeans. My favorite thing about it is no logo. I hate walking around advertising for who makes my shirt, so there's a specific overpriced brand, comparable to this one, that I like to avoid. Shirt is well made. I have an old chamois shirt from Mountain Khakis that I love very much and is very similar to this one, but was a bit more costly. So this item is very recommended. I've come to think Dickies is my go-to brand for workwear and casual longsleeve shirts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit-Jeans; Brand: ; Review: I'm a simple man. I like well-made stuff that lasts forever. I don't care where it comes from, and I'll spend for perfection. I like classic, rugged things that respect a legacy of craftsmanship, rather than dance for the flighty whim of style. Always thought the 505s and 501s were that, 'sfar as jeans went, but I'm learning I'm wrong, or more likely, something's changed. First, I can't wrap my head around the colors. Classic blue with yellow stitches looks as good as ever, but be real careful you don't end up with crotch whiskers or whatever they're called. You might also get food coloring grass stains. These are earned defects in a good pair of jeans, not borrowed from the labor of another. I had a pair of old 501s that ended up looking like today's super hip fakies after I'd worn them for a decade and aged them to perfection, but today they'd look like I grabbed them off the shelf that way. This leads me to quality. I'm in my third pair of 505's in as many years, and am here on Amazon reviewing them because this morning, I noticed a hole in the crotch. Yes, I'm hard on jeans, but, well, they're jeans. I don't wear them just to look awesome, that's a passive benefit. I wear them to protect everything from my flesh to my sensibilities, and I have to say I'm dismayed that the only way to get a perfectly aged set of denim these days is to buy them that way, for they'll fall apart long before you have a say in it. So let's talk fit and style. I'm a jeans guy. 32x32. It's almost a cliche. I like jeans I can pair with cowboy boots, lace ups, oxfords, and sneakers, topped with everything from button-downs to tee shirts, and the 501's and 505's both fit the bill, but it's the subtle misses that bug me. Like, why only five belt loops? Seven would do a much better job of keeping your jeans in place without stressing your belt or the form of the jeans waist. Speaking of waist, why on earth do these sit where they do? If you're a man with neither a belly nor a greased six-pack, the waist is ridiculous. I want it just at my waist, above my hips, because, imagine this, I do more in jeans than stand. I sit, from bike seats to barstools and on all sorts of other things. I kneel. Sometimes I'm even lying down or doing some weird halfsie position, and I don't need my belt digging into my stomach or my shirt coming untucked or the back dipping down to show the world my johnnies. All these problems are solved with a slightly higher waist. Look, I know the kids like what they like --nifty tears and low rises and fits best for slouching-- and bully for them. For your classic, western styled man --and I don't mean western like bolo ties, but more like Americana; boots and jeans and leather-- these; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I'm a simple man. I like well-made stuff that lasts forever. I don't care where it comes from, and I'll spend for perfection. I like classic, rugged things that respect a legacy of craftsmanship, rather than dance for the flighty whim of style. Always thought the 505s and 501s were that, 'sfar as jeans went, but I'm learning I'm wrong, or more likely, something's changed. First, I can't wrap my head around the colors. Classic blue with yellow stitches looks as good as ever, but be real careful you don't end up with crotch whiskers or whatever they're called. You might also get food coloring grass stains. These are earned defects in a good pair of jeans, not borrowed from the labor of another. I had a pair of old 501s that ended up looking like today's super hip fakies after I'd worn them for a decade and aged them to perfection, but today they'd look like I grabbed them off the shelf that way. This leads me to quality. I'm in my third pair of 505's in as many years, and am here on Amazon reviewing them because this morning, I noticed a hole in the crotch. Yes, I'm hard on jeans, but, well, they're jeans. I don't wear them just to look awesome, that's a passive benefit. I wear them to protect everything from my flesh to my sensibilities, and I have to say I'm dismayed that the only way to get a perfectly aged set of denim these days is to buy them that way, for they'll fall apart long before you have a say in it. So let's talk fit and style. I'm a jeans guy. 32x32. It's almost a cliche. I like jeans I can pair with cowboy boots, lace ups, oxfords, and sneakers, topped with everything from button-downs to tee shirts, and the 501's and 505's both fit the bill, but it's the subtle misses that bug me. Like, why only five belt loops? Seven would do a much better job of keeping your jeans in place without stressing your belt or the form of the jeans waist. Speaking of waist, why on earth do these sit where they do? If you're a man with neither a belly nor a greased six-pack, the waist is ridiculous. I want it just at my waist, above my hips, because, imagine this, I do more in jeans than stand. I sit, from bike seats to barstools and on all sorts of other things. I kneel. Sometimes I'm even lying down or doing some weird halfsie position, and I don't need my belt digging into my stomach or my shirt coming untucked or the back dipping down to show the world my johnnies. All these problems are solved with a slightly higher waist. Look, I know the kids like what they like --nifty tears and low rises and fits best for slouching-- and bully for them. For your classic, western styled man --and I don't mean western like bolo ties, but more like Americana; boots and jeans and leather-- these; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I'm a simple man. I like well-made stuff that lasts forever. I don't care where it comes from, and I'll spend for perfection. I like classic, rugged things that respect a legacy of craftsmanship, rather than dance for the flighty whim of style. Always thought the 505s and 501s were that, 'sfar as jeans went, but I'm learning I'm wrong, or more likely, something's changed. First, I can't wrap my head around the colors. Classic blue with yellow stitches looks as good as ever, but be real careful you don't end up with crotch whiskers or whatever they're called. You might also get food coloring grass stains. These are earned defects in a good pair of jeans, not borrowed from the labor of another. I had a pair of old 501s that ended up looking like today's super hip fakies after I'd worn them for a decade and aged them to perfection, but today they'd look like I grabbed them off the shelf that way. This leads me to quality. I'm in my third pair of 505's in as many years, and am here on Amazon reviewing them because this morning, I noticed a hole in the crotch. Yes, I'm hard on jeans, but, well, they're jeans. I don't wear them just to look awesome, that's a passive benefit. I wear them to protect everything from my flesh to my sensibilities, and I have to say I'm dismayed that the only way to get a perfectly aged set of denim these days is to buy them that way, for they'll fall apart long before you have a say in it. So let's talk fit and style. I'm a jeans guy. 32x32. It's almost a cliche. I like jeans I can pair with cowboy boots, lace ups, oxfords, and sneakers, topped with everything from button-downs to tee shirts, and the 501's and 505's both fit the bill, but it's the subtle misses that bug me. Like, why only five belt loops? Seven would do a much better job of keeping your jeans in place without stressing your belt or the form of the jeans waist. Speaking of waist, why on earth do these sit where they do? If you're a man with neither a belly nor a greased six-pack, the waist is ridiculous. I want it just at my waist, above my hips, because, imagine this, I do more in jeans than stand. I sit, from bike seats to barstools and on all sorts of other things. I kneel. Sometimes I'm even lying down or doing some weird halfsie position, and I don't need my belt digging into my stomach or my shirt coming untucked or the back dipping down to show the world my johnnies. All these problems are solved with a slightly higher waist. Look, I know the kids like what they like --nifty tears and low rises and fits best for slouching-- and bully for them. For your classic, western styled man --and I don't mean western like bolo ties, but more like Americana; boots and jeans and leather-- these; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KINGSHOW Men's 1312 7" Premium Full-Grain Leather Plain Rubber Sole Soft Toe Work Boots; Brand: DREAM PAIRS; Review: For the money, I'm pleased enough. I bought these for one reason: to destroy while doing yardwork in my massive field-like lawn. On day one I used them for about 8 hours straight. They stayed dry during my treks through my 4" creek bed, and I felt safe enough against what crawled out of tall grass and piled logs. They're comfortable on the first wear; lightweight, a good height, flexible. They were way too big though. I wear the same 8.5 in Timerberland, Redwing, Ariat and Justin, and these were at least a half size too big. It may be because they're a bit too large, or it may be due to something else, but I got the worst heel/ankle blister I've ever had because of them. Still, for the price, I'll break them in and wear them for my weekly yard maintenance or anytime I don't want to mess up my good work boots. However, I think that when these bite the bullet, probably next summer, I'll spend the hundo and get something in that bracket.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ariat Men's Spot Hog Western Cowboy Boot; Brand: ; Review: I am very pleased with these boots. I have a pair of Ariat cowboy boots that are a bit too nice for yard work. I bought these for outdoor work around my very large property. I have a wide, wild field that gets mowed about every two weeks, and the work is very hard on boots. I was tired of wearing lace-up boots that were too hot and a pain to get on/off, and equally tired of sneakers and such getting wet or wearing out. Decided to splurge a bit and go with a good boot that I'd replace less often. If the quality of my other Ariat boots are any indication, I should be in business for years to come. These are comfortable, too. I wear an 8.5 in nearly everything, and these are no exception. Yes, they're a bit snug in the on/off process, but that will break in. They are not too tight when worn, and I wore them for about 8 hours straight yesterday with no discomfort related to the boot. They have a nice, hefty sole but are not too heavy, and are very protective without being too hot. They're also great for shop work, as no sawdust can get inside. I stomped around my creek for a while, pulling the monstrous weeds that grow alongside it, and my feet stayed dry, so long as I didn't step into the deeper parts where water would get into the elastic on the sides, so they'll definitely stay dry against wet grass. I can't wait for these to break in. Excellent work boot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: G.H. Bass & Co. Men's Explorer Point Collar Short Sleeve Fishing Shirt; Brand: G.H. Bass & Co.; Review: I tend to dislike shirts that are intended for outdoor use. I don't know what it is about the material they use, but they're always too long, too baggy, and always make me feel like I'm wearing something plastic. While better made than most, I'm afraid this shirt is no exception. The material is just unpleasant; it itches, feels stiff, and I find that I sweat more within it (or it doesn't "wick" like a plain cotton shirt does), which leads to stinking. It's also a bit large for my fit. I'm 5'10 and about 190lbs, and it hangs too low on me and bellows out a bit. It doesn't look good tucked in, so I can't use it as a casual shirt, either, though that was never the intention. I bought this shirt thinking it would keep me cool and protected somewhat from the sun while I worked outside during the hot NC summer. While it does protect from the sun, I don't find its ventilation effects to be any better than a good-breathing cotton shirt. I might try using it as a camping shirt, but I'll probably just donate it. It might work for some. If you're tall enough or prefer a longer shirt or have a bit of a gut, you may enjoy having this as a casual shirt. If you work in extremely damp conditions, you may prefer this shirt over cotton, though I have to say it doesn't dry as fast as I'd have hoped. If you're considering using it for fishing, maybe that's all it's good for. Couldn't say I recommend it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Two Pocket Washed Cotton Military Jacket; Brand: ; Review: I have a love/hate relationship with Levi's. Some things I get are well-made, last for years, and look great, and other things just, don't. Sometimes I can't tell if they want to look rough-rider all-American cowboy, or downtown hip, but it's weird how everything they make is sort of both. Like how the waist on my 505s just gets lower, and lower, and lower, while everything else stays the same. Who are these for!? Well this jacket fits fine, and I've gotten a few compliments on it. I'll keep it for what I paid, but probably donate it next year. The reason being that to me, it looks a bit like a Member's Only jacket. It has the material feel, too. And inside? the lining is pin-striped. How weird! The collar zips, though for no discernible reason, and isn't really a collar but more of a mock collar. It's not a bad jacket, it's just a weird jacket. Not the trucker-style jacket I was hoping for. Layer it with a flannel and gear up with good boots, old jeans, and a nice western shirt, and it can almost, almost pass for a cowboy jacket. Tuck in your polo, wear a pair of clark's and some dockers slacks, and you'll see, I think, the style this jacket will work best with. Again, not bad, and if you're that fella, go for it. Me, I was expecting a non-denim denim-style trucker jacket, but feel like it's a bit less that, and a bit more golfcourse windbreaker.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stanley Tools Men's Workwear Sueded Hooded Fleece with Cozy Sherpa Lining; Brand: Stanley; Review: Well-made very warm hoodie with good fit. I find that a lot of hoodies these days are made too tight, which is fine for fashion, but I need a hoodie that I can move in for working outside and camping. I'm in the western NC high country and it's pretty cold here as of October, but not so cold that I want one of those duck Carhartt jackets with the sherpa lining. I mean, they're very nice, no doubt, but I get hot easily and would end up taking it off, then getting cold, and repeating the cycle. Layers are the obvious answer, so I looked for a nice heavy hoodie that I could wear under my lightly insulated Dickies work coat. The combination is perfect, and I suspect the hoodie will suffice on its own well into early December, if it's sunny. A few words to consider; this is a larger, slightly baggy fit. I'm 5'10 and about 180lbs, about average-to-muscular build. I go between medium and large in most shirts and sweaters, wishing most of them had the neck, arms and chest of a large, but the waist and length of a medium. I bought this hoodie in a medium and it fits great for working purposes. I could easily fit a thick sweater underneath it, or a vest. It goes down far enough that it covers my belt. The sleeves aren't too long, nor is the torso, but they each would be if they didn't have the elastic to keep them in place. So, if you're very thin or buying this for flattery, I'd suggest sizing down a step or getting another hoodie, as this one fits more utilitarian than "modern". Lastly, the sleeves aren't lined. Personally, I like this. But some people might not and I wouldn't want it to surprise anyone. The sleeves are insulated with a double-layer of the hoodie's material, but the fleecy lining is chest and hood only. Great hoodie for the price I paid. I saw some colors were upwards of $50.00. Not sure I'd pay that for it, even though I think it's as nice as any hoodie in that range. I just wouldn't pay it regardless of how nice it is. I'm too hard on clothes. But if you can find it for less than $40, it's a great hoodie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leaper Retro Messenger Bag Canvas Shoulder Backpack Travel Rucksack Sling Bag; Brand: Leaper; Review: I actually bought this thing. Personally, I'm sick of seeing that disclaimer. If you are too, you can trust me, at least on this. This bag is far roomier than the complaints about size would indicate. It's a tiny backpack, yes, but it's well designed and can fit more than you'd think. I am taking it with me to London and Paris next week and was thrilled to find that I could comfortably fit the following items: - DSLR Camera pack insert (by i-graphy, available on Amazon) - My Sony a6000 equipped with 35mm lens (into the insert) - Sony 55-210 lens with hood (into the insert) - a small umbrella (folded is less than 7", and I fit it in the side pocket that looks like it's best for a phone - Rolled up marmot rain jacket, Medium - One pocket-size map of London - One pocket-size map of Paris - Pocket-sized french phrasebook - One pair reading glasses It all fits comfortably but yeah, you'd be hard pressed to jam anything else in there without it looking crazy bulky. As it is now, it is full, but doesn't look like I'm walking around with the seams busting. I do wish my 11" tablet would fit as well, but while it could if I took out the camera, they can't both fit. If you had a smaller tablet and left out any of the other things, you could make it work. It also sits well on my back and shoulders. I'm a 5'10 man of average-to-athletic build and this bag does not look tiny on me. It's well built, stylish but low-key, and a good, comfortable design that works for everyday carry, I very much recommend this bag. Nobody gave me a darn thing for this review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ariat Men's Cruiser Slip-on Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I love my Ariats. All of my Ariats. I love my workboots. My cowboy boots. And my....slip on loafers? Yes. Ariat slip on loafers. Weird I know, but they're every bit as comfortable, every bit as handsome, and every bit the value I've come to expect from this company. Feet differ between people. So does taste. So you have to find that company that just works for you. For me, Ariat is it. If it's the same for you, these shoes aren't some one-off gimmick they attempted to stay relevant or to broaden their demographic; these shoes reflect the same quality as their other footwear. I wore them for an entire week during a vacation in Mexico where my wife and I walked miles daily. These stayed cool, surprisingly, and even without socks (I mean come on) I had no blisters, raw spots, etc. I walked city sidewalks, along the beach, and climbed up and down rocky shoresides, and the whole time I went on and on about the versatility of this excellent purchase. As others stated, they run a bit small I guess. I ordered a half size up (9 from my 8.5 in their boots) and they fit me perfectly. I wonder when Ariat will make running shoes.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Invicta Men's 20306 Speedway 18k Gold Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Watch; Brand: Invicta; Review: Used product; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Title: Gildan G185 Heavy Blend Adult Hooded Sweatshirt; Brand: ; Review: Not as heavy as described, but not thin either! Good Quality for the money!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Gildan G185 Heavy Blend Adult Hooded Sweatshirt; Brand: ; Review: Not as heavy as described, but not thin either! Good Quality for the money!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: NFL Week 9 Power Rankings: More ammo for Belichick as greatest coach ever; Abstract: Doug Farrar offers up myriad surprises in Touchdown Wire's Week 9 NFL Power Rankings.; Category: sports
Title: U.S. bill would provide Puerto Rico a path to statehood; Abstract: U.S. bill would provide Puerto Rico a path to statehood; Category: news
Title: Kevin Spacey Won't Be Charged in Sexual Assault Case After Accuser Dies; Abstract: The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has formally dropped a case against actor Kevin Spacey, after the accuser died.; Category: movies
Title: Air Force airman missing after fall into Gulf of Mexico from C-130 aircraft; Abstract: A U.S. Air Force airman went missing Tuesday after falling from a C-130 aircraft into the Gulf of Mexico, according to reports.; Category: news
Title: New Mexico game vs. Air Force rescheduled after lineman Nahje Flowers' death; Abstract: One day after unexpected death of defensive lineman Nahje Flowers, New Mexico's scheduled Saturday game against Air Force has been moved to Nov. 23.; Category: sports
Title: Longtime San Antonio company moves HQ to Austin; Abstract: Harte Hanks Inc., a one-time media giant and San Antonio institution, has moved its headquarters to Austin. Now known as a global marketing company, Harte Hanks last month decided to make Austin its new headquarters because it employs more than 600 people there, according to Rob Fink, who handles investors relations for the company. Harte Hanks chose to close its San Antonio office at 9601 McAllister Freeway after it was given the opportunity to...; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Disney s All Star Music Resort; City: Orlando Florida; Review: I and my friend have booked a 2 queen beds room, however, we arrived at 10pm... there were no any queen beds room left, so the staff offered us a king bed room, and gave us 2 mickey mouse dolls as a gift. Staffs were nice and the room was clean. I like the atmosphere of the resort, relax and playful. It's nice to have a food count and bar near the swimming pool. Shuttle bus stop is just outside the resort with 2 minutes walking distance (I was staying in the building called "Calypso", just next to the food count). We didn't spend too long for waiting the shuttle bus, just around 5 minutes. I would like to stay here again next time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marken Gjestehus; City: Bergen Hordaland Western Norway; Review: We've stayed here for 2 nights with 2 different rooms with private bathroom. The rooms were spacious, comfortable and decorated in green colour. 10 mins walk to fish market and not more than 5 mins to railway station. There is also a supremarket near the hostel. Kitchen in commone room is well-equipped. Free wi-fi in room is really wonderful! Staff was very nice and helpful. The luggage store room is quite large. However, cover sheet on bed of my first room was not clean. I would like to stay here again next time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frogner House Apartments Colbjornsens gate 3; City: Oslo Eastern Norway; Review: I learnt Villa Park from this site and would like to introduce it to other travelers who are planning to visit Oslo. We stayed here for 3 night in the studio room (Room 103). As I arrived on Friday and leave on Monday morning, that means we can't meet any staff during my stay. But there is an office-liked room just next to our room. We've got some trouble with using the washing machine when we just arrived, someone in that room was came out and helped us cordially. The apartment is well-equipped and make me feels like at home (much more comfortable in some way!!!). We can buy food from the supermarket KIWI (5-7mins walk) and cook for our dinner (it's a good way to save money!!). Free wi-fi at room is wonderful!! We didn't try to walk to the city centre, so I'm not sure how long does it take. We take tram #19 instead and it's free if you have Oslo Pass. It's easy to get to airport. Just take #19 or walk to National Theatre and then take flytoget airport express (Adult: 170kr, Student: 85kr). Please be reminded that it's cheaper if you use ticket MACHINE to purchase flytoget tickets. It needs 200kr if you purchase at ticket OFFICE!! It's just 28 mins taking from National Theatre to the airport.You can also spend 20 mins walk to Radisson Hotel for Flybussen (140kr), but it takes 53 mins. I do enjoy staying here and must come again next time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Summer Hotel Villa Aria; City: Savonlinna Southern Savonia; Review: As it named as "summer hotel", I won't expect too much with the price 78 euro for one night. I wan't stay during the opera and ballet festival, the room price is then lower. Breakfast is served only in opera and ballet festival. But they provided us a free breakfast card and -6 euro discount at market place (assigned restaurent). Staff is nice and helpful! Room is spacious with lake view, but lots of dead insects near the window. It takes 5-10 mins walk to the market place and railway station. The way to Olavinlinna is very beautiful. I would like to stay here again next time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostel Domus Academica; City: Helsinki Uusimaa; Review: We've stayed here for 9 nights with 3 different rooms. I've booked a traditional one, but I found that there was a building looks much more "traditional" than the one I was staying in. I can access to internet with my own cable card in the rooms. So, I'm not sure which building I was staying in! Same as those positive reviews, staff was very nice and helpful, 15 mins walk to railway station, rooms are clean and spacious. We've taken airport taxi to Vantaa Airport, and spent 25 euro for 2 persons (just 30 mins). You can also take the tram (# 3T) and bus (# 615) to the airport, I think it would cost 6.5 euro, but you may need 1 hour or more. If you have your own computer, 30 mins internet cost 1 euro. Using the public computer in common room cost 2 euro for 30 mins. One more thing I would like to remind here: a building for homeless is just near the hostel. It would not be very dangerous, but one of them hit my friend once when we've just off 3T. Generally speaking, we enjoyed staying in Hostel Academica and would like to stay here again next time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi; City: Osaka Osaka Prefecture Kinki; Review: I've stayed in a single room for 4 nights in July 2010. The room is quite small but it's ok for one person. Free internet access in thr romm (with your own computer). It just takes 2 miinutes walk from the subway. I would stay in this hotel again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Family Inn Fifty s Osaka; City: Nishi Osaka Osaka Prefecture Kinki; Review: I stayed in a double room in Aug 2010. It's quite far away from shopping district. Rooms are okay but not expect too much! We have fresh bakery, egg and free drinks (juice, green tea, milk...) for breakfast. You can access internet with two computers provided and free wifi at the common area. I and my friends did enjoy the time we chat and have supper together at the common area every night. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wakamiya; City: Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture Kinki; Review: We do enjoy staying in Wakamiya. It takes5-8 mins walk from the inn to Kyoto station. There are some restaurant and convienience store nearby. You can sleep well here as it's quite quiet in the night. Staffs are caring and helpfeul, they prepare you a hot towel and snacks when you're back. Free wifi and a computer is available at the lobby.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yoho International Youth Hostel; City: Salzburg Austrian Alps; Review: Although the hostel is not locating near the train station and city center, it is still a good choice in Salzburg. As the direction given by the hostel, it takes 10 minutes walk from Salzburg Hbf and 15-20 minutes to the city center. Breakfast costs about 3.4 euro and not really much choices. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. We stayed at a double room which just above the main entrance. Sometimes you may hear a group of people talking in front of the entrance, but It's quiet at night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kangaroo Stop Hostel; City: Dresden Saxony; Review: Kangaroo-Stop Hostel provides you a home-like atmosphere with well equipped furnitures and special decorations. The kitchen is great. Staff (who has lots of tattoos!!) and even the hostel owner, Liane, were very friendly and helpful. The location is good, just 5 minutes walk from Dresden Neustadt station and 20 minutes to Semperoper. I was stayed in a double room (shared bathroom) for 2 nights. The room was very cozy with a basin equipped. You can sleep very well as it's very quiet. I must stay at Kangaroo-Stop Hostel again and would remmend to other travelers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wombats CITY HOSTEL VIENNA The Lounge; City: Vienna; Review: The hostel is new and clean. You can use wifi at the lobby. Staffs are professional and friendly. It takes 45 minutes walk to the opera house, so better to take metro!! Room was not too spacious but kept very clean. Breakfast costs 3.7 euro. One free drink provided at the bar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: It was so great that the hotel located opposite to the train station (just 3-5 minutes walk)especially when you're leaving for overnight train at midnight. It takes 30 minutes walk to Charles Bridge. Staffs are nice and helpful. We stayed in a mordern decorated twin room. Wifi available in room. Breakfast is good and included in the room fee. Would like to stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Akureyri Backpackers; City: Akureyri Northeast Region; Review: The hostel is just located in the ciy centre and just 7-8 mintues to the airport, it costs you under ISK2000 by taxi. Room is clean and quiet, we do appreciate the cleanliness everywhere in the hostel even the shower and kitchen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aria Hotel; City: Seogwipo Jeju Island; Review: Staff is helpful and friendly. Room is clean and cozy. As we were participating a symposium at ICC, we need to take taxi everyday. Travel information centre, Alive Museum and restaurants are just nearby, and it's easy to walk to Teddy Bear Museum and "Believe it or not" museum.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reykjavik Downtown HI Hostel; City: Reykjavik Capital Region; Review: Really appreciate the helpful staff here. Room is spacious and clean. You can reach the city centre with a short walk and restaurants are nearby. Flybus from airport will drop you off right outside the hostel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis London Blackfriars Hotel; City: London England; Review: The hotel is near the underground station and you can reach it in one minute. Staff is helpful and friendly. We have a comfortable stay in a quiet and clean room. Wifi connection is great and we have all these with a reasonable price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Point A Hotel London Westminster; City: London England; Review: Tune Hotel is just located near to the underground station, you can reach the reception in less than one minute when you exited the station. Saff was helpful and but the room was too small, especially the bathroom. They charge you 5-10 ponds for early check in and 2.5 ponds per item for luggage storage.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ever8 Serviced Residence; City: Seoul; Review: The studio is clean and bright, room size is average and don't expect it is spacious. Staff are helpful and nice. Very good location with 5 mins walk to Ewha Womans University station (Exit 1), lots of restaurants and even Lotte market nearby. Do try a cake shop called Cocoon next to the Ever8, delicious!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Internacional Ramblas Cool; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: We stayed in the hotel for 2 nights, it's just located near the metro station, you may find many shops, restaurants down the street. It's easy to walk to Picasso museum and just takes 15 to walk. Staff was helpful and room was clean. As we chose standard room, its size is really small. If you need more space, you better to book other room type.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Airdrie; City: Airdrie Alberta; Review: My husband and I took the kids on a get away to the Calgary Zoo. We wanted to stay in a hotel closer to Edmonton so we looked up Airdrie and found the Holiday Inn. We were very pleased at how clean it was and how friendly the desk clerks were. Upon arrival they were both very informative about restaurants and any other questions we had. The following morning I called down to the front desk to have our check out time extended by an hour and the hotel clerk was able to offer us two hours. This was great as it gave our children time to swim in the morning without being rushed!! We had a pleasant stay and I would recommend this hotel for families.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Las Brisas Huatulco; City: Huatulco Southern Mexico; Review: We were a group of six of us who have just returned from a weeks vacation at the Las Brisas. Here are some of our opinions: The HOTEL is very clean and spacious. There wasn't one day that we didn't see the grounds or the pool being cleaned. Yes there was some dead shrubs in the bushes but these had just been cut down the first day we arrived so I'm sure that they would eventually be removed! This resort is so spread out that for full occupency it felt as though there were about one hundred people staying there. We loved this about the resort. It never felt crowded, not even at the baech. Our rooms were dated but kept very clean. After a day at the beach tracking back sand, you could not find a grain in your room after it had been cleaned. I brought some jewellry for the cleaning staff and every day our bed was made up with flowers! If you tip in the mini bar every other day, they would always give us double the water, beer and pop. The BEACHES are all very beautiful. The activity beach was quite clean. You can use the kayaks, catamarans and you can rent a sea doo ($35.00 half hour). The bar service at this beach is somewhat slow. ( even with a big tip). The middle beach is by far the busiest, biggest and not as well maintained. We never had trouble finding a chair or hut. We all found the bar at this beach to be very dirty and smelly. There were lots of black bugs and wasps in this area. Bring a travel mug to keep these bugs out of your sweet drinks. Every day around 5:00 we would see a sting ray over by the coral. This beach had great snokling and the water seemed to be calm in this area. Bring a bun from the buffet and see how many fish appear! This was also the beach where I saw my first Tarantula! He was little but he was there! The snorkling beach closest to the Mexicana Restaurant was cleaned nightly. The bar at this restaurant made the best drinks and was by far the cleanest bar. Try a "Blue Sky" in a blender. YUM YUM! None of these beaches ever felt overcrowded and the water is beautiful at each beach. The FOOD- We ate at the buffet most often. People we musn't forget where we are. This is Mexico. It was extremely hot so to keep food "cold" is not easy to do. In our expeience it was never ice cold but its was cool. The hot food was warm but never really hot. For a Buffet that is served 3 times a day, 7 days a week, we found the food to be quite good. There was a huge variety to choose from and they made a wicked Guacomole. None of us were sick from any food on this resort! We tried the Mexicana a-la-carte and the mediteranian a-la-carte. The mediteranian wasn't; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Montego Bay; City: Ironshore Montego Bay Saint James Parish Jamaica; Review: I have very mixed feelings on this resort. Althought I didn't hate it, there was just something missing! I read reviews for several months before going and most reviews were the same. People and service great, food Ok, Beach so so but I thought I'd still send my review! Other reviews were pretty much bang on. CHECK IN - was great. we arrived at 8:00 am, went for breakfast and by 10:30 most of us had our rooms ready. The front desk staff were funny and kind. ROOMS - We asked for adjoining rooms as we have four kids with us. We got the rooms but we were a little dissapointed with the set up. Three beds in each room. We had asked for a King sized bed and instead got two doubles pushed together. My husband and I didn't spend $11,000 to sleep in seperate beds! Anyway, we decided that we weren't going to sweat the small stuff. Rooms were always clean and towels always fresh! Our biggest complaint about the beds was that the sheets were very rough! FOOD- The breakfast buffet was by far everyones favorite! Lunch and Supper were OK but often repeats. The Italian and Asian a la cartes had good food but the Italian plates was not enough food for a grown man. Eat lots of appetizers! We were there for my brothers wedding and had the steak loft booked for the evening. This was by far the worst food and service. Steaks were all fat, a coakroach fell into the musturd and the server just flicked it out without changing the bowl! YIKES. We were served ONE glass of wine each! Very dissapointing especially because when booking with a wedding, the bride and groom had to PAY for each of us to eat there. Never saw any seafood with the exception of peel and eat shrimp one night with NO seafood sauce. Just wasn't the same. The jerk chicken hut is awesome. Try making a jerk chicken sandwich! YUMMY DRINKS- If you like rum, this is the place for you! Tried many drinks but I must say, none of the blender drinks compare to Mexico. My personal favorite was their Rum Cream on ice or in my morning latte! My husband loves rum, so he was in heaven. Our room fridges were refilled every second day. POOLS and BEACH - Pools were clean and often empty. They had a few games of volleyball and water aerobics every day but my kids pretty much had a pool to themselves! We were a group of 19, and most days managed to be able to sit with each other. We never had to "save" a seat nor would we. The beach was better than what I had expected to see. The water is clear for about 15 feet then tons of seaweed. It does get mushy the further you go out but if you just want to cool off, it's fine. The beach is hard but OK. The vendors on the beach will offer you everything under the; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Falcon Crest Lodge by CLIQUE; City: Canmore Kananaskis Country Alberta; Review: Our family of 6 stayed at the Falocn Crest over spring break. We rented a suite as we are six of us. Our children are ages 9,12,15 and 18. The room itself appeared to be clean and was most definetely comfortable. Let me get to the nitty gritty! Our suite had two rooms with beds and one hide a bed. We arrived around 6:00 p.m. ate, visited with some friends in our room and went to bed. We pulled out the hide a bed and off the kids went to sleep. The next day we awoke early and left to ski. When we returned to the hotel around 4:30, I noticed that the beds had been made with the exception of the hide a bed. No big deal, I thought. I went over to the couch to push the bed in when I noticed something hanging on the sheet. OMG!!!! a USED condom!! I nearly died. My kids (9 and 12 year olds) slept with this disgusting thing in the bed. I called for the bed to be changed and the worker was only going to change the sheets! I asked him to change the entire bed (blanket and all) and his responce was " Oh, it wasn't touching the blanket!". I was appauld. Once I was able to convince him to change everything, the assistant manager showed up. I explained my dissapointment (very calmly) and he assured me he would talk to the manager. We received a phone call about an hour later saying that they had 6 passes to the hot springs for us. I was dissapointed with this solution. I work in the entertainment industry and when a patron complains about our venue, we don't give them tickets to another venue, we accomodate them with the mistake we made to OUR venue. I explained when leaving my dissapointment but nothing was changed. I must also add that the kid who came to change the bedding didn't even flinch when he saw the condom. He picked it up like it was his own! Yuck.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites; City: Lethbridge Alberta; Review: Our hockey team stayed at the Quality Inn for two nights during a hockey tournament we attended. The STAFF here are amazing. There were three hockey teams here at the same time and the staff treated our young 10-12 yr olds with great respect. They acknowledged the kids (actually having fun with them) and made everyone feel welcomed. To sum it up, this is why it;s a great place for teams to stay: 1. Pool is opened until midnight. 2. The continental breakfast has a geat variety and definetely enough to fill up on. 3. Check-out time is 1:00 not 11:00. 4. Best of all, the staff are very welcoming and efficient! Thumbs up to you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Hinton; City: Hinton Alberta; Review: My husband and I and two of our children spent a couple of nights here during spring break. This hotel is a place for out of town workers and truck stops. We were the only family there and when our 12 year old daughter and 14 yr old son were sitting in the hot tub and 8 MEN walked in, it made it very uncomfortable for them. So much so, that we left and let them "take over". The hotel itself is just OK. It's not dirty but has alot to be desired. We have stayed in Super 8's before (even in smaller towns than Hinton) and they felt much more spacious. The managers were very kind and tried there best to make us feel wlecome. My biggest beef was that the first day we left to go skiing so I put the Do not disturb sign out for the cleaning lady so that she didn't have to clean our room. The next morning was our check out day (11:00) and the cleaning lady walked in to our room at 9:00 while we were all still sleeping! Upon check out, I mentioned this to the lady at the desk and her responce was" didn't you put out the Do not disturb sign?". Are you kidding me? It was our check-out day!!! Let us check out at 11:00.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marina Sol Resort; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: The Marina sol is such a great complex to stay in. Everything is easily accessible from the complex. The Beach is 1 1/2 blocks up a scenic road, the mall is 2 blocks away! We put a lot of miles on our feet and enjoyed every minute of it. What we did run into ( and I read that this may happen) was a condo that was not ready! We actually didn't get our room until the next evening after our arrival. I can honestly say that I think the only reason we ended up finally getting the room we paid for was because I mentioned that I was going to phone the owner to complain! Not half an hour later it was ready. We were told that they had installed new tile and that was the delay. No new tile to be found in that complex! Regardless, the room was perfect once we were in it. The front desk attendant, Raul was very kind. The pool was decent but really warm(not complaining) and we did feel like the people working the pool bar were a little pushy wanting us to order from the pool bar rather than bring our own drinks.There is happy hour from 3:00 - 7:00 daily and they do make great drinks. We didn't eat there at all as there are so many restaurants that we wanted to try! They are a great group of people and very friendly. We felt very safe as there was always security on the grounds. Even after four nights there, the security guard still asked us to see our key! That was fine with us. We really enjoyed the condo life over all inclusive and would definitely stay at the Marina sol again. I would prefer to have contact with the owner rather than their hired person because I'm not sure that the owners always aware of the "delays". I know that the complex wasn't booked the week before or after ,so they knew we were coming. The only other downfall was that the pool was closed for "repair" for our last two days there! I guess these things happen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barcelo Huatulco; City: Huatulco Southern Mexico; Review: Husband and I stayed here April 16-23. Pro's - Easy check in. - Upgraded to Premium Service(not room) Great housekeeping Well kept grounds Friendly staff- especially Jose in the Premium club lounge! Love that this place takes such fantastic care of their guests. The lifeguard is great. This resort wants to keep their guests safe! LOVED THAT Cons - Food was OK. Always found something just not great though. Drinks are inconsistent. Sometime good/ sometimes not. Room(although a beautiful view) was dated. Didn't get a king bed and couldn't push two doubles together! Most disappointing was that we couldn't swim in the ocean! Red or Black flag every day. No ones fault but at the Las Brisas, they were swimming! Pool was disgusting. Two from our group got ear infections! Always cloudy. On the weekends the resort filled up with locals (whom I loved) but the pool was soooo crowded and dirty, I couldn't see my feet. YUCK! This is very difficult when you want to cool off but can't use the ocean OR the pool. Upgrading to the Premium service was WELL worth it. The Premium lounge is great but needs some updating. They should get rid of the tables and put more couches to lounge around on. We met amazing people from Canada, USA, Spain and Mexico. We will definitely return to Huatulco but not likely the Barcelo. I need to be able to keep cool!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Canalta St Paul; City: St Paul Alberta; Review: Stayed here for my nephews wedding in August, 2016 for one night. It is newly renovated so very clean, comfortable and warm. The girl at the front desk was exceptional. She was so very friendly and when checking out, she knew 4 of us by name without even have taken our keys yet! The only complaint I had was the night time clerk was a crank.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Emerald Bay; City: Mazatlan Pacific Coast; Review: Four of us visited this resort beginning of March. Good Check in was easy even for 11:00 a.m Rooms (small) but the cleaning staff were amazing! Best I've ever seen We were on the 2nd floor, friends on the 5th floor. - both spectacular views. Buffet was fabulous with lots to choose from. Check out the donut station in the mornings! YUM Didn't book any restaurants but heard they were just mediocre. Staff very pleasant Beach is outstandingly beautiful! Elevators were never an issue. Longest we waited was 1 minute Cleanest place I've ever stayed in! They take pride which makes it beautiful Not so Good Wifi - always a fight to get free wifi and I refuse to pay for it when we pay over $1300.00 to stay in a place for a week. Beds - rock hard Pool- specifically the pool bar pool, disgustingly cloudy! No blame to the resort but seriously people, leave the pool to pee! Long way to the washrooms from the beach Lobby bar NEVER had Baileys- the nicest bar there and you had to walk to the sports bar to get a coffee and Baileys? Poor bartender would take a beating from guests every night. You could see he was clearly frustrated! Again, no fault to anyone but at this time of year the Ocean water is FREEZING! That was a bit of a shock to us. A few tips If you'd like peanuts, just ask at the sports bar. They will always give you a plate It's very inexpensive to get out. Take the bus into town for 10 pesos! Mr. Lionsos restaurant (end of beach on the right) is amazing. Two for one drinks from 5-10 and the shrimp is fantastic. We had supper there four times! If you climb over the rocks at the end of the beach, there is a beautiful little beach with much calmer water Tip your cleaning ladies not only the servers! They work hard and promptly to have your room ready daily! A bit on Mazatlan It was HOT Take the bus from one end to the other. Lots to see! Always felt safe there. The church is a must stop to see If you have the chance to visit Stone Island do so. Not a whole lot to do but its a pretty place. Nice beach to walk and just a change os scenery Just the ride there speaks volume. All in all another great holiday; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Tulip Aguas Claras; City: Cayo Santa Maria Villa Clara Province Cuba; Review: Spent 1 week at the Golden Tulip Mar 21 - 27. Here's our thoughts! Check-in - fairly quick. Our request upon booking was met and we received everything we asked for. We were in building 19 which gave us a beautiful view and was still close enough to everything! Food- I've never been to Cuba but have always heard the food is just OK. This is found to be true. This resort had an OK variety but often trays were empty and the food was barely warm. On the flip side of this, the freshly prepared food was delicious if you wanted to wait in line(30 min) to taste it. Now I don't necessarily blame the cooks on the lines, I blame the guests! Is it really necessary to order 10 pieces of fish/meat or 20 donuts at a time? I honestly feel that if the resort put up a "LIMIT OF 2" sign, that this would speed things up. A la cartes - We ate at the Romantico and Cuban. Both good but not much choice left as they ran out of options. If you're going with young children, please keep them at your table. We had young kids running around while their parents enjoyed themselves. The poor waiters were trying to avoid tripping all over them! Rooms - Were clean and comfy. We also had some water pressure issues and no water at all for one night but it was quickly fixed. Pools - clean - cold and so pretty. Hard to find a spot near the pool as the towel game was always in effect. We were up at 6:00 a.m. our last day to meet someone to give our floaties away and the kids pool chairs were ALL reserved! I'm not sure if guests set them up the night before or what they do but if I ever go back I will make a point to wake up at 3:00 a.m. to remove them all! Bars and drinks - Were just OK. I went to Cuba hoping to taste the BEST mojito and I never found one! The Spanish coffee in the Lobby bar is fantastic and popular. People - were lovely. For the most part they are kind and generous and always said hello! They would often go out of their way to speak english while we were trying to speak Spanish. My favorite thing to see was how well they treated each other! They would greet each other with a kiss in and out of the resort. Bugs - yes, there ARE bugs . Saw some cockroaches, mosquitos and flies. What do you expect? I would rather have these bugs than have the hotel spray the nasty fumigating stuff they use Shows - I hate to say it but they were pretty terrible. The only show we enjoyed was the Rock Concert which was very entertaining. The others were of very poor quality and we never lasted a whole show. Sadly, we met some guests from another hotel near by that showed us video of their; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Las Brisas Huatulco; City: Huatulco Southern Mexico; Review: Such a beautiful resort, feels like your in the jungle but with amazing beaches. The people are lovely, the food was great, the rooms were clean, guaranteed hot weather! Not a party place in any way but we loved the Salsa dancing at night. Only a few things that were a little bothersome was the men operating the kayaks were quite rude and that security asked an english man to lower his music while there was Spanish music playing a the same time by other guests that was equally annoying and there were not spoken to. The pillows are by far the most uncomfortable pillows we've ever used! Lol! Pretty minor complaints for us as we just LOVE this resort. We will be back and will will stay longer next time! Thanks for the amazing visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rack'Em Racks Boot & Wader Rack; Brand: Rack'em; Review: Love em' i have it on my wall outside the front door; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Plano 108700 Leader Spool Box; Brand: Plano; Review: This works perfect, i use it to store my fabric ribbon; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tactical Crusader Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB Pistol Crossbow Gun; Brand: Tactical Crusader; Review: Great for play; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SMAR Sticker Target Stickers (Qty 250pcs 3") Self Adhesive Targets for Shooting; Brand: SMARSTICKER; Review: GREAT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vancle Golf Club Groove Sharpener Tool with 6 Cutters, Golf Club Re-Grooving Cleaning Tool 6-Tip, Golf Accessories; Brand: Vancle; Review: This is neat, works good; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Casemaster Select 3 Dart Nylon Storage/Travel Case, Pink; Brand: Casemaster by GLD Products; Review: Item is as described in the picture, it fits everything I need in there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Women's 6-Pack Athletic Low-Cut No Show Socks; Brand: ; Review: I like these socks, they are super comfortable and don't fall off the backs of the heels like some socks do while wearing shoes. But these are a lot thinner than I expected. If they were a bit thicker I would give this a 5 star rating.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Viper Dart Accessory: Rubber O-Ring Washers for Steel and Soft Tip Darts (2BA and 1/4" Threads, 300 and 1000; Brand: Viper by GLD Products; Review: Great price for the amount of o-rings you get for this. If you buy these once you will probably never need to buy o-rings again as this comes with a ton of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harrows Marathon Flight; Brand: Harrows; Review: The design is very cool on these flights, however the quality is not the best. As long as you hit the dart board and these don't hit the floor you will be able to have these last you quite a while.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dart World Poly Flight; Brand: Dart World; Review: I really like the green on these flights, I think they seem a bit brighter in person than they do in the display picture. For the price you pay these are pretty good flights, just as long as you're hitting the dart board every time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nite Ize S-Biner TagLock, Dual Carabiner Clip For Dog Tags With Secure Lock, Stainless Steel, Black; Brand: Nite Ize; Review: I was very skeptical about purchasing these after reading some of the reviews. I'm glad I took the chance and bought these for my dogs. My one dog is a lab/golden mix and the other a rough German shepherd/lab mix. The lab/golden would always lose his tags within a day or two of putting a new key ring on his collar, but since we've gotten these he hasn't lost his tags and it's been almost 6 months. I have the tags directly on the hooks with no key ring and it seems to work perfect for my 2 dogs. I will definitely purchase again if they break.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Star Fashion Waist Band Contrast Yoga Fold Over Shorts; Brand: Hollywood Star Fashion; Review: I love these shorts. They are super comfy and fit perfect. And I love the color in the waist band.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MOPAS Yoga Leggings Capri with Fold Over Solid Waistband; Brand: MOPAS; Review: I like these shorts a lot, they are very comfortable. They are made out of pretty good quality material, after multiple washes they are still holding up just fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CamelBak Chute .75L Water Bottle; Brand: CamelBak; Review: I bought this on a deal of the day for around $4 and it is the best water bottle I have owned. I have bought some really expensive water bottles that are upwards of $25 just to be disappointed with them falling apart or breaking if you drop the bottle once. I have dropped this water bottle an insane amount of times with no cracks or anything. I also love that I can put the whole bottle in the dishwasher and not have to worry about it. I will definitely purchase another one of these if my current bottle ever does break.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Northwest Company NFL Marque Printed Fleece Throw; Brand: The Northwest Company; Review: I bought this for my brother in law who is a huge steelers fan. This did have the official NFL hologram on it so I would say that it is authentic merchandise but I am not a football fan and don't purchase enough NFL gear to know what's authentic or not. Regardless he was very happy with his blanket.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicago Blackhawks Mini Puck Christmas Ornament; Brand: Team Sports America; Review: I purchased this for my grandma who is a huge fan of the Chicago blackhawks. She loved it to say the least. This ornament was a little smaller then I expected but it has a decent weight to it. The only problem I had with receiving it was the hook had come off but I was able to reattach that very easily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swiss Safe 2-in-1 First Aid Kit (120 Piece) + Bonus 32-Piece Mini First Aid Kit: Compact for Emergency at; Brand: Swiss Safe; Review: I am a race car driver. Weird things and injuries can happen at the track at any given time. Last summer I was walking to one of the portable bathrooms and got bit by a dog, it drew blood and I couldn't get the bleeding to stop and it was right before my feature race. I was running around trying to find someone with a bandaid so I could get my gloves on and not cover them in blood, I couldn't find one anywhere. After that night I decided I need to get a first aid kit for the trailer as you never know what's going to happen at a track from burns to cuts and everything in between. I found this kit and couldn't be happier with my purchase, it's perfect for what I need it for and it's already been used a few times this season. You get a great kit for the price you pay for this one. I have now been trying to talk other drivers and crews into purchasing first aid kits for their trailers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Oriental Pearl Restaurant; City: Boothwyn, PA; Review: Fantastic Vietnamese food for Asian food lovers. Delicious and great value. Save the hassle driving downtown. Great location to eat for folks living in Delaware County. Try the Summer Roll or Spring Roll dipping in fish sauce! Mmmmhh Yummy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iDope Philly; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This repair store totally rocks! I had my Ipad 4 with a broken glass screen repaired less than 1h. The results are just fantastic! As good as new with a competitive service charge of $99 plus tax. I saved about $50. I drove about 45 min to this repair store and it's all worth the drive! I would recommend this, absolutely!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Foxhound Moving; City: Folcroft, PA; Review: Ordered 2 men for 2 hours of labor. They came on time and did a great job. They transferred furnitures from on building to another without issues. A positive experience for me in this case!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King Garden Chinese Restaurant; City: Wilmington, DE; Review: A fantastic way to order Chinese food close to 202 pike. The food's always been great. Let's keep it straight! It's great! Try it out people!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rai Rai Ramen & Hawaiian BBQ; City: West Chester, PA; Review: Food was delicious and nicely presented. We ordered Ramen noodles.Price is affordable. Try the bubble tea with your meal. Place is new and clean with friendly staff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Real Mexican Kitchen; City: Glen Mills, PA; Review: Totally worth the visit. Food is affordable and delicious. The menu has most photos of the main food, which I think helps a lot with the ordering. Staff is very friendly, interior room has positive environment. Car parking is not an issue. I'll back for more!!! Try it guys!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Peña Mexicana; City: Kennett Square, PA; Review: I my opinion this is very likely my best Mexican joint taco within 20 min drive. My area are surrounded by a few but for a real "bang"- "bang" taste of food volume contents and price, this is the real "la bomb"! I mean, you have got to come with one objective and that is bite, taste the flavor and satisfaction! I know it's crazy expressions of words, but for real try the soft tacos (shredded pork, marinated pork, chicken) at least 3 pieces!! Thank you amigos!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: El Limón; City: West Chester, PA; Review: Try the soft tacos, carnitas or chorizo, my friends!!! Reasonable prices for good portions as well. The sauce is boss!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Real Estate Inspections; City: Upper Chichester, PA; Review: Thank you John for your professionalism. You have performed an outstanding job, thorough with the home inspection, able to help us with the decision to purchase our first home. Thank you for everything. Shout out to the rest of the team!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter, 3, 'Died in My Arms' After Entering Hospice Care; Abstract: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter 'Died in My Arms' After Hospice Care; Category: tv
Title: 'Wheel Of Fortune' Guest Delivers Hilarious, Off The Rails Introduction; Abstract: We'd like to solve the puzzle, Pat: Blair Davis' loveless marriage? On Monday, "Wheel of Fortune" welcomed as a new contestant trucking business owner Blair Davis, who offered a biting introduction for himself. When host Pat Sajak asked the man from Cardiff, California, about his family, Davis plunged into one of the darkest personal summaries the show has likely ever heard. "I've been trapped in a loveless marriage for the last 12 years to an...; Category: tv
Title: Woman, suspect dead at 'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely's California residence; Abstract: Ron Ely, who portrayed Tarzan in the TV series in the 60s, was not harmed and is alive and well, a sheriff's office spokesman said.; Category: tv
Title: Rosario Dawson Attends First Democratic Debate Alongside Boyfriend Cory Booker: 'Go Team!'; Abstract: Rosario Dawson Attends Democratic Debate with Cory Booker: Photos; Category: movies
Title: Support for deposing Trump on a slow, steady climb, poll finds; Abstract: American's support for removing President Trump from office is increasing slowly but steadily as more details emerge from the Ukraine scandal; Category: news
Title: Joe Maddon taking on challenge bigger than winning with Angels; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Trump smacks down Graham after latest Syria broadside; Abstract: President Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at Sen. Lindsey Graham, marking the latest salvo in the pair's clash over Trump's sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops from northern Syria.; Category: news
Title: Prince William Is "Worried" About Prince Harry After Emotional TV Interview; Abstract: A royal source told the BBC that Meghan and Harry are "in a fragile place."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Things you didn't know you could make with canned pumpkin; Abstract: Pumpkin puree is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make so much more than pumpkin pie from oatmeal, stews and cookies to cocktails and more.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Missing West Point cadet found dead, officials say; Abstract: A U.S. Military Academy cadet who vanished last week has been found dead, officials said Wednesday.; Category: news
Title: U.S. court rejects challenge to EPA review of Obama vehicle rules; Abstract: U.S. court rejects challenge to EPA review of Obama vehicle rules; Category: news
Title: This Wedding Photo of a Canine Best Man Captures Just How Deep a Dog's Love Truly Is; Abstract: When Mark Doublet made his dog, Marley, the best man at his wedding, he took his duties very seriously, and a photo of them together has gone viral.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Robert Evans, 'Chinatown' Producer and Paramount Chief, Dies at 89; Abstract: Robert Evans, the Paramount executive who produced "Chinatown" and "Urban Cowboy" and whose life became as melodramatic and jaw-dropping as any of his films, died on Saturday night. He was 89. Even though Hollywood history is filled with colorful characters, few can match the tale of Evans, whose life would seem far-fetched if it were; Category: movies
Title: Your weekly horoscope: October 28th - November 3rd; Abstract: Find out what's in store for you this upcoming week and make it a great one!; Category: lifestyle
Title: Humana will lay off more than 800 employees in Kentucky and several states; Abstract: Humana is making additional job cuts in its workforce as it heads toward the year's end. It's not revealed what departments will be hit hardest.; Category: finance
Title: Pete Davidson and Kaia Gerber Sit Separately at Basketball Game After Spending Time Together; Abstract: Pete Davidson and Kaia Gerber Sit Separately at Basketball Game; Category: tv
Title: Kevin Spacey Won't Be Charged in Sexual Assault Case After Accuser Dies; Abstract: The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has formally dropped a case against actor Kevin Spacey, after the accuser died.; Category: movies
Title: Fall TV Scheduling Hits & Misses (2019); Abstract: ; Category: tv
Title: Meghan King Edmonds and Jim Edmonds Split After 5 Years of Marriage; Abstract: Meghan King Edmonds and Jim Edmonds Split After 5 Years of Marriage; Category: tv
Title: Amber Portwood strikes plea deal for alleged machete attack; Abstract: Amber Portwood will avoid jail in his domestic violence arrest if she sticks to her requirements.; Category: tv
Title: The Eeriest Small Towns in America; Abstract: Discover the dark tales that lurk beneath the quaint facades of these small American towns.; Category: travel
Title: The most notable celebrity deaths of the decade; Abstract: These are the biggest of the big-name stars we lost between 2010 and 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: 50 Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Him Under $50; Abstract: From gadgets for grooming to games, food, and more, these thoughtful gifts are sure to impress the men in your life. Find the perfect gift for him, whether he's an outdoorsman or fitness enthusiast, home chef or gadget lover, or just a kid at heart. These inexpensive gift options offer plenty of variety.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Even 'Project Runway' Couldn't Save Zac Posen; Abstract: Back in 2002, a young designer, just shy of 21 years old, was discovered by a store that was famous throughout the land for crowning the new princes of fashion.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Border Patrol agent kills man who opened fire during chase; Abstract: SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (AP) A U.S. Border Patrol agent who tried to stop some people believed to have crossed the border illegally shot and killed one of them Monday after the man pulled a gun and opened fire, authorities said. Two agents approached a group four people about a mile from U.S.-Mexico border and chased one of them who took off running, New Mexico State Police said.; Category: news
Title: Celebs turning 60 in 2019; Abstract: See Marie Osmond, Jason Alexander, Emma Thompson, Simon Cowell and more stars who were born in 1959.; Category: entertainment
Title: Keanu Reeves Holds Hands with Artist Alexandra Grant on the Red Carpet; Abstract: Keanu Reeves Holds Hands with Frequent Collaborator and Artist; Category: movies
Title: Queen Elizabeth Finally Had Her Dream Photoshoot, Thanks to Royal Dresser Angela Kelly; Abstract: Her advisors worried that her casual pose would "bring the monarchy down." (It didn't.); Category: lifestyle
Title: Meghan Markle's estranged brother says 'she is only in Buckingham Palace with Harry because of her dad' after he 'paid for her education and fancy clothes'; Abstract: Earlier this year, Thomas Markle Sr. leaked a private letter Meghan sent to him to the Mail on Sunday.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Dean Martin's Daughter Speaks Out About John Legend's New Version of 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'; Abstract: Dean Martin's Daughter on New 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' Version; Category: music
Title: Rep. Tim Ryan endorses Biden in Democratic primary; Abstract: ; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: iClever BoostCube 60W 12A 6 Port USB Wall Charger Desktop Charging Station with SmartID for iPhone Xs XS Max XR; Brand: iClever; Review: Great way to plug multiple USB chargers into one outlet. All items charge and I do not have multiple chargers taking up multiple outlets in my home. I can just put this on my desk and it creates a charging station, everything ion one place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr Shield For Motorola Moto Droid Turbo Anti-Glare [Matte] Screen Protector [3-PACK] with Lifetime Replacement Warranty; Brand: Mr Shield; Review: Perfect fix no bubbles anyone can get it right. Will buy again if needed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr Shield For Motorola Moto Droid Turbo Premium Clear Screen Protector [3-PACK] with Lifetime Replacement Warranty; Brand: Mr Shield; Review: Perfect fit no problem no bubbles anyone can do it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nimbus Mount; Brand: Nimbus Mount Co.; Review: Magnets are strong quality product should last a very long time if not super rough; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Droid MINI Screen Protector, Tech Armor Anti-Glare/Anti-Fingerprint Motorola Droid MINI Film Screen Protector [3-Pack]; Brand: Tech Armor; Review: Isn't a perfect fit but does the job little small but not too easy to put on with only a single layer for installation I prefer the double sided plastic makes it go on easier; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caseology Wavelength for Galaxy S7 Case (2016) - Stylish Grip Design - Black; Brand: Caseology; Review: Fun color and not bulky.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Kindle Buffet: Find and download the best free books, magazines and newspapers for your Kindle, iPhone, iPad or Android; Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Weber Page; Review: Has lots of tips and links. If you are new to kindle you should get this book. You will be glad you did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As I Lay Dying: The Corrected Text; Author: Visit Amazon's William Faulkner Page; Review: I have read this book in the paper edition and wanted to have it on my kindle as it's one of my favorite books. I bought this and was very excited until I got to reading it and discovered this is the "corrected version". I prefer to read a book in the way the writer wrote it, not corrected. No where in the description does it say it's corrected. I am unable to locate a kindle edition that states it's not corrected so I'm hesitant on purchasing another.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of the Vine CD: Breaking Through to Abundance (Breakthrough Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Bruce Wilkinson Page; Review: This book has helped me thru so many trials. I can't begin to guess the number of times I've r read it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Little Book of Big Savings: 351 Practical Ways to Save Money Now; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellie Kay Page; Review: I love this book. So many money saving ideas. You won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rand-McNally Bible Atlas A Manual of Biblical Geography and History eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Jesse Lyman Hurlbut Page; Review: no pictures. What's the point of an atlas with no pictures?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World; Author: Visit Amazon's Bob Goff Page; Review: We are studying this book in my bible study group and I'm loving it. I love the adventures he takes you on and the lessons for each one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quilt-opedia: The Only Quilting Reference You'll Ever Need; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Jane Taylor Page; Review: This book was a gift for my mom. She absolutely loves it. She's taking a quilting class and is a beginner. This book has everything in it she needs. She was so excited to receive it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Confidential Updated Edition: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (P.S.); Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Bourdain Page; Review: Good book, made me really open my eyes to the day in the life of a chef.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The New Rules for Love, Sex, and Dating; Author: Visit Amazon's Andy Stanley Page; Review: I love this book. It really puts things into perspective.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Martin Cash Motel; City: Moonah Glenorchy Greater Hobart Tasmania; Review: We stayed (2 Adults, one teenager) early February 2015. The check in/out process was good, and the young girl who greeted us was very friendly. The room (room 20) was a bit dated in appearance, but very clean, comfortable and well equipped (microwave, kettle, fridge, toaster, tea coffee facilities). The optional breakfast service was very good value for money. $9.90 got you a big breakfast with a sausage, 2 pieces of toast and butter, 3 hash browns, 2 large bacon rashers, and a large helping of egg (fried, poached or scrambled). Although it is situated next to a main road, we weren't disturbed by the traffic. Overall great value and location for about $100 a night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riba s Underground Camping; City: Coober Pedy South Australia; Review: We stayed here in July 2014. The two of us (two adults) stayed in one of the underground rooms. For your money, they were a bit spartan. Could have done with at least one powerpoint or a mirror, clock etc. (Just small changes that would make the stay easier). It really echoes underground, so you've got to tiptoe. The communal camp kitchen was good. We met some nice people from Brazil while making dinner.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Roundhouse Motel; City: Peterborough South Australia; Review: We (4 Adults) were in room #4 next to the pool. - Polite owners at the desk - Neat & tidy rooms (appears as though recently partially refurbished ~ new bedding, television, air con). - The air con aims over the sleeping area, which was good as the weather forecast was 36°+. - About 500m from the main street - Our area of the motel could be a bit squeezy if you were to have a large car or trailer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: North Star Inn; City: Melrose South Australia; Review: Polite staff Reasonably priced Looks like a pub crossed with a shearing shed (wool bags for ceiling, timber slab tables). Aussie-style items on the menu (Kangaroo schnitzel $16 + sauces, quandong pie).. Delish! Great views of Mt. Remarkable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Peterborough; City: Peterborough South Australia; Review: Hotel dining room combined with take-away shop. We had dine-in. Very quiet the night we went (Monday), but a few coming in for take-away. Good range of pub-type meals. The dearest item on the menu was $22 for a scotch fillet. All up was about $72 for 2 drinks; chicken schnitzel w. mash, veg & chips; crumbed camenbert; entrée sweet chilli prawns; lasagne w. chips and salad; and chicken schnitzel w. mushroom, mash and veg.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Melrose Holiday Units; City: Melrose South Australia; Review: We stayed in #5 unit. Nice clean self contained unit. 2 rooms; one with queen, one with 2 singles. Bathroom is a bit cramped, but clean. (Appears can hold 7 with fold out bed, spare mattress, and baby cot.) Well equipped (fridge, toaster, stove, microwave, pots, pans etc). Couch could probably do with an upgrade as it slumps pretty significantly in the centre. Mentioned this to caretaker and they were very polite.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kangaroo Island Backpackers Hostel; City: Penneshaw Kangaroo Island South Australia; Review: Good place to stay in Penneshaw. Close to restaurants, the sea and the ferry terminals. The rooms are only small, but there is a large communal area to watch telly, play pool, and make meals. It's very reasonably priced too. Air con in each of the rooms, which was handy as it got a bit chilly overnight being Winter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: DAMAC Maison Canal Views; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: The hotel is situated close to Dubai Mall, about 15 min walk, however there is so much construction going on right now. The walk isn't that pleasant after passing the mall. A plus side is that the hotel offers complimentary shuttle every hour, with the last timing around 10pm (mall closes 11pm, 12am). If you're staying out late, you're better off taking the taxi since it is fares are reasonable. Just be careful taking the registered taxi/van there. The guy charged us 60dh to Burj Al Arab. Not knowing anything about the fares, a couple days later we went back to that location, and a regular taxi driver charged us half that amount! However, concierge, guest services, and housekeeping employees were extremely courteous, professional, and accommodating. In regards to the room itself, it was pretty good for the price we spent, since you get a kitchen, washer/dryer, etc. Everything worked fine. Housekeeping always kept our room super clean. In regards to the cons, we didn't like was that our clothes and blankets would get moist due to the AC when we'd get back from a days worth of activities. We didn't like using the bathroom. We had trouble with the hot water for the shower, and there were these little bugs between the creases of the tub and floor tiles. Overall still a great budget hotel in the city, fairly new as well. Would get a suite next time if we were to come back. Without the employees, we wouldn't have enjoyed our stay, they were awesome.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dorsett Mongkok Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: the hotel is situated a little up north of Kowloon, close to the electronics market and other famous markets. they have a free shuttle every hour which is great. the customer service is superb. i would always get invites to complimentary wine tasting but was unable to make it. the lobby looks nice as well. our room overall was good, you get what you pay for. it's a great budget hotel. what i like about our room was the high foot ceilings, which compensates for the small space. however, i wish they upgraded the carpet as it looks too old, as well as the bathroom tiles. the bathroom overall is small, and if you're staying with someone it might be uncomfortable since it's glass and no soundproof, just a sliding door. we got our hotel at a great price. it's a very basic room that will meet your needs for someone looking to explore HK in a short period of time. the AC worked well. the TV worked fine, although i wish it was bigger and displayed HD. overall, we were satisfied with our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sunroute Osaka Namba; City: Dotombori Chuo Osaka Osaka Prefecture Kinki; Review: This is a great clean hotel. Literally 5 min walk to dotonbori main area and close to subway station. Room was always clean and organized, definitely much bigger and big tv size compared to other hotels. The only downside was the size of the bathroom. Using the toilet was a bit too crammed and did have that smell of sewage at times. Other than that, the hotel was really good and I'd recommend. Also, the breakfast buffet is worth it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smile Hotel Nihonbashi Mitsukoshimae; City: Nihonbashi Honcho Chuo Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture K; Review: Good location, about a 5-7 min walk to subway station. In a cute little pocket area with authentic local restaurants. About a 25 min walk to Tokyo station. The rooms however are very small, but clean. The washroom was small, but the shower head was very strong so that's good. There was some black mold around the shampoo dispenser which was kind of nasty. The washroom had a weird sewage smell at times. It's a decent hotel if location is key. Also the breakfast wasn't worth the price, I wouldn't recommend getting it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ryogoku View Hotel; City: Sumida Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: This hotel is very conveniently located next to ryogoku jr line subway, literally a couple seconds away once you get out of the hotel. The rooms itself were very clean, yet small but typical in japan. The rooms still use keys to get in your suite, which is dated. I'd stay here again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Studio M Hotel; City: Singapore; Review: This was probably one of the worst hotels I’ve ever stayed at, period. Sure, the lobby and amenities are nice, but don’t let that trick you into what you’re getting yourself into. At one point I wanted to just leave the hotel and book another room, it even affected our stay overall in Singapore. Sure, it’s nice that all the rooms are two levels, but in terms of cleanliness, it’s very dusty, moldy, and disgusting. Stains all over the carpet and walls, mattress was dirty, mold in the corners and shower, toilet area was way too small it was uncomfortable to use (felt more comfortable using public bathrooms), and dusty collection EVERYWHERE. The air ventilation was filled with dust. Every time I woke up, my nose and throat felt clogged. What was fine was the duvet covers and pillow, it actually felt comfortable, but who knows how dirty the actual duvet and pillow are. At one point I lifted the mattress and the cover came off, I saw dark blood stains underneath. In terms of customer service, they were ok, but understaffed, took forever to get help. I wouldn’t recommend until they actually renovate the rooms itself and not the main floor.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Jiffy Lube; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Stopped to get wipers. I was 2nd car in line outside of bay. 45 minutes later. Still no wipers. I think they did oil changes on other cars before just replacing my wipers. Two employees said it would be quick, I assume because they wouldn't need to use the bay. Looks like they are finally starting to replace the wipers. So, an hour for wipers Ben when they aren't busy and they did oil changes for people who arrived after me; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Plow and Anchor; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: This is our second visit. Both times have been excellent. We found excellent and reasonably priced wine: Tikal Patriota, a Malbec blend from Argentina. Good ambience/noise level. Excellent service. Love the raw oysters. Every dish was truly great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luciana's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Our waiter was excellent and offered to give us extra chips and salsa to go. Seafood Chimichanga was the best I've had. We went on Thursday evening around 8; no wait. Bean dip is excellent. Guacamole was fresh and good. We definitely will be back to this location. We like the Broad Ripple location too, but parking is better here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5th & Taylor; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Valet parking is great. We had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated with an 8:45 pm on a Saturday night reservation. They served us hors d'ouevres of sausage cheese biscuits, however. My 14-year-old son liked them and ordered more for dinner. The restaurant was industrial chic. Attire was dressy on this Saturday night. It is a loud and somewhat dark restaurant with high unfinished ceilings and huge potted plants. The cocktails apps, and entrees were great. Standouts were an heirloom tomato salad with just enough olive oil and fromage to make it perfect. The mashed potatoes were unique in flavor and perhaps the best I've ever had. The meat of the beer can chicken was so flavorful; do they marinade it? They had unique homemade ice cream choices including cereal milk and carrot cake.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria; City: Carmel, IN; Review: Lou Malnati's had become our favorite Chicago pizza in recent years. The quality of everything at this new Carmel location was just as great, especially the pizza. We usually get the Chicago Classic which is basically sausage and The Lou which is vegetables. Their pizza is delicious. I think it is the buttery crust and sauce that really make any pizza toppings taste great. This time we also got the Bruschetta app which is delicious. We also love the Malnati's salad which is a chopped salad with Gorgonzola and a sweet vinaigrette. We also liked their lasagna, caprese salad, cheese bread, and cannoli dip. Lou Malnati's list their nutritional information for all items online. Their curbside pickup went well. They were doing a lot of business that Saturday night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Convivio Italian Artisan Cuisine; City: Carmel, IN; Review: Really excellent Italian food with fresh pasta and everything. Great Italian wine. All Super Tuscans very good. Not formal fine dining, but food is great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blupoint Oyster House; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: A bit overrated. Much of the food was fine. Oysters were great. Fisherman's Stew was very good too. Menu had items that weren't available. My Chardonnay just Ok. Didn't like French Martini. Limited desert menu and not printed. Service was fine. Solid 3.5 stars probably 4 stars if you add in ambiance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Grundfos GRU-595916 595916; Brand: Grundfos; Review: this is my second unit... first one was from Home Depot and NOT the same brand , nor would I recommend the retail unit. So here's the deal: 1. Works fine. I also had a 2 valve system to divide the house up ( 2000 sq. ft) - this is called the comfort valve i.e. a mix valve. a. Note I owned a home that had a double pipe system for the ~proper~ way to get constant hot water, so I have an opinion of how a top end system would work - this makes me biased. 2. Easy install ( about a rank of 2 out of 10 in plumbing ability; 10 is the master plumber) - I did it myself ( 2x times and I do not work for NASA) 3. Works ( in my estimation) when you have the unit/hot water heater centrally located ( equi-distant) to all your points of use. 4. Slight humming in the pipes - for me I didn't like it; but for most , probably acceptable. It did not bother my wife , as an example. 5. I took the unit out... I installed appoint of use hot water heater under the kitchen sink ( problem solved) 6. Yet what of the bath rooms and laundry room, etc. I am now considering a re-piping ( PEX pipe) and will do hot water runs ( called home runs e.g. from point-to-point) to specific fixtures for the hot water. Yet you say OVERKILL ! Sure. But in my area all the homes have copper pipes within the slabs. Copper + cement = not good. Over time the cement ( lime part) attacks the copper and there you have it , a slab leak. So, that is why I am going this route. 7. Would I try it ? Sure. The unit is well made; the timer works fine. Note the On-off switch. Set it to the TIMER and chose your times that the unit will cycle on. If you set it to ON , it is on all the time , it by-passes the timer. That's my story - hope it helps.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chamberlain G7702CB-P 7702CB Quick Release Lock Garage Door Opener Part,Chamberlain,G7702CB-P" />; Brand: Chamberlain; Review: Great value... The garage repair guy wanted to charge me $125.00 to install this. I did it myself. Note the price on this puppy. I saved a ton and its relatively easy install .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. LongArm 0406 Stiff Flow-Thru Brush Tan; Brand: Mr. Long Arm; Review: fits my needs: Cleaning Solar panels; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DEWALT DCS391P1 20V MAX Lithium Ion Circular Saw Kit; Brand: DEWALT; Review: DeWalt level of quality... the only 'quirk' as I see it is the table guide it a bit thicker than other saws; I seem not to intuitively be able to seat the saw on the wood and ~ feel~ where I am. Perhaps after 100 cuts I will get it. Oh, it comes with a ripping blade... not shown or described ( Perhaps I just missed it) ALL the power I need.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dremel 2000-01 Versa Tip Precision Butane Soldering Torch; Brand: Dremel; Review: A good 'buy' as I see it. Could be just a bit easier to handle , but that's me, butter fingers talking; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Ladybug Girl Loves...; Author: Jacky Davis; Review: My daughter loves Ladybug Girls and Bingo. This book is perfect. Short enough to keep her attention but great story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skinnytaste Cookbook; Author: Howard Hughes; Review: Love every recipe I've made. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake (A Five Little Monkeys Story); Author: Visit Amazon's Eileen Christelow Page; Review: Do not torture yourself... I can't take this book. Oh my. My kids love it though!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big Girl Panties; Author: Visit Amazon's Fran Manushkin Page; Review: The best potty training book ever! Received 2/20 potty trained by 3/1. Seriously, no interest before but went on own after reading this bunches of times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whole30 Cookbook: 150 Delicious and Totally Compliant Recipes to Help You Succeed with the Whole30 and Beyond; Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Hartwig Page; Review: This book is just okay. I'm more than halfway through my first Whole30 and to be honest, I made very few recipes from this book. I've found it easier to keep things simple. There are too many ingredients in most of the recipes and like others that have reviewed this book before me, the recipes are a bit exotic when trying to feed a family with young children. I definitely feel great doing the Whole30, I would just recommend getting your recipes online or from the original Whole30 book. I wouldn't let this book intimidate or stop you from doing the Whole30 yourself but I recommendation is to keep it simple!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Brock Osweiler retires; Abstract: Brock Osweiler is calling it a career. Osweiler, the quarterback who had stints as a starter for the Broncos, Texans and Dolphins, told Mike Klis of 9 News in Denver that he is retiring. "I'm extremely grateful for the time I did receive playing in the National Football League,'' Osweiler said. "The experiences I did [more]; Category: sports
Title: See what your favorite stars look like without makeup; Abstract: They get glammed up for red carpet events, but in their downtime, celebrities from Katie Holmes to Emma Stone prefer to let their natural beauty take center stage. Yes, just like you, stars do occasionally allow the world to see their foundation-free skin and mascara-less lashes to celebrate their freckles, little imperfections and inside-out glow, usually by way of the makeup-free selfie. They even sometimes celebrate their bare-facedness with hashtags like #wokeuplikethis and #nofilter. To see these stars without makeup including Kate Hudson, Kim Kardashian, Gigi Hadid and all the stars you see above check out the gallery now. For the latest beauty and style trends subscribe to our new podcast 'Get Tressed With Us' below! 34 Of Your Favorite Celebrities With Or Without Makeup!; Category: entertainment
Title: Unprecedented movement detected on California earthquake fault capable of 8.0 temblor; Abstract: A major California fault capable of producing a magnitude 8 earthquake has begun moving for the first time on record, a result of this year's Ridgecrest earthquake sequence destabilizing nearby faults, Caltech scientists say in a new study released in the journal Science on Thursday. In the modern historical record, the 160-mile-long Garlock fault on the northern edge of the Mojave Desert has never been observed to produce either a strong...; Category: news
Title: Scarlett Johansson Says She Was 'Surprised' by Colin Jost's Proposal: 'He Killed It'; Abstract: Scarlett Johansson Was 'Surprised' by Colin Jost's Proposal; Category: movies
Title: 'The Office' star Jenna Fischer responds to Chrissy Teigen's theory that Jim and Pam are divorced; Abstract: Jenna, who played Pam opposite John Krasinski's Jim on the hit NBC sitcom, thinks Chrissy got it wrong.; Category: tv
Title: Analysis: California is becoming unlivable; Abstract: The state is plagued by two major issues: wildfires and a lack of affordable housing. Each problem exacerbates the other.; Category: finance
Title: Niagara Falls: Boat stuck on rocks 101 years dislodged; Abstract: High winds and heavy rains dislodged the remains of a barge in the rapids above Niagara Falls that had been there 101 years.; Category: weather
Title: Here's Exactly What Kristen Bell Eats in a Day to Make 39 Look Like 29; Abstract: Find out how the actress, entrepreneur, activist and mom of two ages with grace.; Category: health
Title: Survivor pays tribute to 'icon' Rudy Boesch on show; Abstract: Survivor pays tribute to 'icon' Rudy Boesch on show; Category: tv
Title: A bodybuilder showed how fitness influencers can make their bodies look Instagram-perfect in before-and-after photos; Abstract: Connor Murphy posted a video to his YouTube channel in 2016 that highlights the ways people can manipulate their appearance for photos.; Category: health
Title: How Much You Can Change Your Abs in 2 Weeks; Abstract: The truth is in her transformation.; Category: health
Title: Fresh Off the Boat Canceled After Six Seasons; Abstract: The longest-running sitcom about an Asian-American family in broadcast TV history will end next year.; Category: tv
Title: Next week's Arctic blast will be so cold, forecasters expect it to break 170 records across US; Abstract: Get ready for a taste of January. The incoming Arctic blast will bring cold temperatures to the Midwest, Plains, East Coast and Deep South.; Category: weather
Title: This Guy Lost 30 Pounds and Gained a Rock-Hard Six Pack; Abstract: Pizza, Chinese take-out, McDonald's, ice cream, you name it "If it isn't good for you, I would enjoy eating it in large quantities," says Chris Anderson.; Category: health | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Listen to what he does, Watch what he says; Author: Visit Amazon's A. H. Carlisle III Page; Review: I truly understand in great detail the pitfalls that most of us women willing fall into. I wish I had came across this book some years ago, it may have helped me not push away so many good ones just to keep tabs on the bad one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Between The Sheets; Author: Visit Amazon's Yusuf Al-Rahman Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. You can tell that the author is not so established as the others but well on their way. I definately was wantng more as I got closer to the last page. Can someone say SEQUEL, please?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What to Do Until Love Finds You: The Bestselling Guide to Preparing Yourself for Your Perfect Mate; Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle McKinney Hammond Page; Review: When you are finally ready to give up dating your way because it is just not working for you or producing husband material, this book is where you turn to next. It helps you to remember the Bibical scripture which reads, " a man who findeth a wife, findeth a good thing". The book, along with Bible stories and scriptures opens up your understanding of your true worth and how to be ready when your mate cross your path.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Abundant Rain (Rain Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Miller Page; Review: Vanessa Miller is a talented authoress who understands the true power of prayer. I simply love her books so far.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Latter Rain (The Rain Series, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Miller Page; Review: V.Miller does a fantastic job with the enyote Rain series. Throughout each story, you simply engage quickly with the characters. She shows the incredible power that comes from prayer and she also shines a light on the demonic forces which constantly surround us day after day. Although these books are entangled in the word of God ( the Bible), it still carries a storyline that will keep you engrossed and on the edge of your seat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: He's Saved...But Is He For Real?; Author: Kimberley Brooks; Review: This novel keeps us focused on practicing what we preach and looking towards God for strength at all times in the single girl journey. No one wants to stay single forever but we must be reminded that God has our best interest at heart and in due time, if we allow Him, he'll handle it all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Your Dry Hair Days Are Over: The Ultimate Guide to #NoMoreDryHair; Author: Visit Amazon's Heather Katsonga-Woodward Page; Review: As a natural, this book provided some in site into the reason behind some hair practices that are best. I want to thank Heather for her time and efforts towards helping naturals stay natural and healthy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How To Date and Stay Saved; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Brooks Page; Review: Great read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Black Mafia Life; Brand: Above the Law; Review: ATL Black Mafia fan 4 life. This is a solid 4-star album. Some of their songs on this album are the best they have ever released. That said, there are a few songs on the album that are average (or worse). Can only buy one ATL album? Go with Uncle Sam's Curse.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uncle Sam's Curse; Brand: Above the Law; Review: It can be truly said that this album never misses a beat. Uncle Sam's Curse has direction, soul, and spirit. This is Hutch and KMG at their finest. Totally underrated when talking about West Coast rap, this was ATL's capstone. There are only a handful of West Coast rap albums that are as solid as this: The Chronic, Doggy Style, Amerikkkas Most Wanted, and Straight Outta Compton are the only other albums I put at the same level as Uncle Sam's Curse. If you can only get one ATL album, this is it. Is it worth 75 dollars used? You bet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Executive Decisions; Brand: Big Hutch; Review: I made a blood oath years ago to buy anything that Cold 187em (now Big Hutch) and ATL put out. For the longest time after the bomb (and I mean that in a bad way) of an album "Forever Rich Thugs", I haden't heard from this group. In perusing Amazon, I found that Big Hutch had two albums out I had not had (Executive Decisions and Live from the Ghetto) and I knew I had to get them, no matter the cost. In terms of Executive Decisions, I had hoped that this album wasn't as bad as Forver Rich Thugs; thankfully it was not. In fact, it was very good. I would be lying if I thought the rap in and of itself wasn't growing old - it is. But I am some 15 years older now and probably have had my fill of pimping, hustling, and balling. The refreshing part of this album is that almost all of the tracks have some freshness in the music: "Do You Know" is as good as it gets from any ATL album. Its probably easier for me to list the tracks that miss: 2 Killas, Playa Hater (although its kind of funny) and the "Bonus Track". Buy this album if your an ATL fan and you can get it for under 20 bucks; you'll be pleasantly surprised.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Street Education; Brand: Street Life; Review: Man, Streetlife was the bomb on Method Man's albums. Naturally I assumed that a full CD of Streetlife would be hip-hop bliss. Its more like hip-hop *iss. I agree with a few of the previous reviews by others here in that the the lyrics are good, but the majority of the music is just flat and boring. There are three good songs: Cant Stop, Wont Stop Descriptions Shoot on Sight I expected more and I expected better considering the talent that Streetlife is. Three hits out of 15 tracks is not going to cut it. Not only do I want my money back, but I want the time back that I spent trying to fell this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Duran Duran - Live From London; Brand: Lawrence Jordan; Review: This concert is really good. I'm not a big Duran Duran fan, but I have to say that they put on an excellent show and they sound exactly like their albums. DVD rating: Content: 10 out of 10. Every major song was on the playlist, my favorite "Rio" being the grand finale; about 1 hour 30 minutes and 20 songs. There is even a 20 minute documentary on their history. Sound: 10 out of 10. No flaws - 4 choices of audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, SBS 5.1, Pro Logic, DTS 5.1 (the best of course). It has excellent ambiance, and detailed lows and highs. Picture: 6.5 out of 10. Despite being advertised as filmed in HD, the transfer had many artifacts at long range. Not all cameras were HD and that was apparent in the transfer. The colors were vibrant and the picture wasn't bad. It is wide-screen aspect. I plugged in the sub, but forgot to turn it on, and it still had excellent bass. I later tried it with the sub, and thought that I would either have to turn the sub down or not use it at all. I played it between -20 and -18 dbs, and after the concert was over, my ears kinda hurt. It was like actually being at a concert.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot, Cool & Vicious; Brand: Salt-N-Pepa; Review: What more can be said about the first critically acclaimed female rappers? Hot, Cool & Vicious is Salt N Pepa's best album release, and one of the best pioneering rap works of all time. Included on this CD is a remix of the hit Push It, not originally featured on the tape version. Chick on the Side is a remix and not the original version released. Also, Tramp is not the original version as released on the tape edition, although it is not identified as such. Keep in mind that when these songs were engineered and produced, all recordings were analog. That said, the audio quality is very good if not excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Raekwon; Review: I read a lot of hype (more on the hype later) on this CD for a long time, but had never bought it until December 2008. I think that's an important consideration when rating this CD as I think the artists have evolved (generally becoming better) since then, so I've weighted the rating to account for this. Some of the track highlights include: Knuckleheads - While the beat and lyrics feel a bit dated, it's a pretty decent jam. Criminology - Should have found a way to carry the chorus' wailing horns through the entire song. Other than that, the track is ok. Rainy Dayz - The best track on the CD. Relevant and smooth even today. One of Rza's best beats ever. And that's sayin' something... Guillotine Swordz - "A poisonous Rebel like Deck, you can't avoid this." Rebel INS my favorite Wu rapper, how can I not like this jam?! Spot Rusherz - Classic Wu sound, well done. Ice Cream - This Ice Cream is better than Haggen Daz or Ben & Jerry's. Wu-Gambino's - Second best track on the CD. The Wu family come together to lay lyrics to an instant Wu-Tang classic. I've read that this is one of the best CD solo albums released by the Wu-Tang Clan. Well, maybe when it was released it was (there was only one or two others prior to Cuban Linx, right?), but I think that is very arguable today. There have been a lot of solid releases since Cuban Linx. Still, I think it merits its high praise and hype - this CD doesn't disappoint.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dumb And Dumber Soundtrack; Brand: Various Artists; Review: What do you expect from the most under-rated comedy in the last 30 years but an under-rated soundtrack. The songs compiled for this soundtrack are a perfect marriage for the movie. The movie, to include the soundtrack, is simply a stroke of sheer comedic genius. I must plug "New Age Girl" - my favorite track on this CD and the sole reason I bought it. "Crash" is a notable second.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Ghostface Killah; Review: I like the CD; it's a solid performer. That said, there are definitely some of the tracks here. But when you're pumping out as many CDs as Ghost is, how can there NOT be some filler tracks? It is important to note that a filler tracks on a Ghost release mean uninspired beats because you always get tight lyrics. Some of the better tracks include: One Ghost Deini (a different mix than the free version available from WuTangCorp.com) Apollo Kids Buck 50 - This beat is ill to the bone; Meth, Ghost, Redman and Capadonna tear it up Mighty Healthy Cherchez LaGhost - I'm not really feeling this track, but its one of the top Ghostface downloaded tracks. Wu Banga 101 - Any track with a Wu conglomerate is gonna be slamming. This one features GZA, Ghost, Raekwon, Capadonna, and Masta Killa. If you compare Supreme Clientele straight up against Ironman, I think Supreme Clientele is better beginning to end although Ironman has better singles (particularly one of the best East-Coast Hip-Hop hits of all time in Winter Warz). Ghost really bookends the movies well with the vintage `60's Ironman cartoon intro and conclusion tracks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: EPMD; Review: The beats are generally pretty good, while others are excellent. The lyrics are pretty hot as well. This is a good effort, and if you're a fan of Eric, Parish and EPMD, then I think you will be satisfied with this CD. Some highlights from the CD include: What You Talkin - Eric drops more names than an episode of Entertainment Tonight. Beats tight. Roc-Da-Spot - An old school feel with a fresh and relevant beat. Eric and Parish shine lyrically on this track. Blow - Good lyrics, good beat. But when "One Mississippi, Two Mississippi, Three Mississippi..." is your chorus, you need to spend a few more hours in the recording studio looking for a new hook. Run It - Is that Poor Righteous Teachers I here in the piano sample? Good jam. Yo - Features Redman. `Nuff said! Listen Up - The reason I bought the album. Eric's lyrics were OK, Parish was very good. The beat is arguably the best EPMD beat ever. Period. Jane - I've always hated Jane songs. They felt cheep. But I gotta say this one is the most serious and well constructed of the bunch. Best of all, it incorporates elements of the predecessors. I find it amusing that the early East Coast pioneers EPMD would drop so many names in their latest CD. The first track has at least three references toWu-Tang Clan; then again, they did feature Raekwon in that song... I've always considered Eric my favorite as a kid (who didn't?), but Parish is clearly the hungrier of the two on this CD, and he really changed my mind on him. Good CD.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lotusflow3r / MPLSound / Elixer; Brand: Prince; Review: Picked up this three-disc set at Target for $4.99. I am a huge Purple Rain fan, and like many of his other works as well, so for 3 discs at $5 bucks, thats a no-brainer. I thought Bria was a decent album with a variety of songs that might appeal to many. It just didn't appeal to me. She has a good voice, and the music is well produced, I'm just not a classic R&B fan. Lotus Flower was basiclly the male version of Bria's disc. Too much R&B, not enough jam. Not for me. MPLSound, right from the start, felt like Purple Rain. Very classic Prince. Loved it. Overall I am happy with the albums.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Czarface; Brand: Czarface; Review: As a rap fan, a Wu Tang fan, and an Inspectah Deck fan, when I came across this CD on Amazon I hit pause. Inspectah Deck with a comic book twist (this in lieu of a kung-fu twist)? Count me in. The CD does not disappoint. Rebel INS is on top of his game with lyrics tighter than a vice, newcomer Esoteric with a style somewhere between Capadonna and Streetlife and fresh catchy beats from 7L, this is a can't miss for rap fans. I can play the CD straight through without skipping a track - a rarity in any era and any genre. There is a follow-up album - is it anywhere near as good as the first?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Avengers; Brand: Alan Silvestri; Review: If you've seen the movie and you liked the music, this CD is one way of owning it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ren i Tang; City: George Town Penang Island Penang; Review: This place is absolutely beautiful and Karen and the crew are extremely helpful, friendly and accommodating plus they've kept the place really clean. This is by far my best experience with any hotel I've stayed in so far. And we couldn't stop taking pictures of the place too! Very nicely done. Would definitely come back here the next few times I come to penang. Two thumbs up!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tune Hotel Taiping; City: Taiping Larut Matang dan Selama District Perak; Review: Overall a pleasant hotel to stay in and good value for money, rooms were clean and the place was rather quiet, perhaps because there weren't many guests there at the time we were there. The staff are generally pleasant and efficient. However, the corridors are a bit narrow so perhaps not very ideal for claustrophobic people and the doors don't lock very well so we always have to double check on the doors when going in or coming out. The walls are also rather thin so if you have a noisy neighbour, you may get affected by the noise. Location of the hotel was excellent. Plenty of restaurants all around and there's a mall right opposite with a cinema, mcdonalds, starbucks and all. Very easily accessible hotel and plenty of parking spaces all around in as well as at the basement of the hotel. Definitely a good place to stay when visiting Taiping; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Somerset Ho Chi Minh City; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: Went to HCMC for a family vacation and I must say, thank God we booked somerset HCMC to stay. The apartment was fabulous, large with a lot of running space for my niece. Very clean, and well equipped with kitchen, drying area, washing machine, basically everything you would need in a home. It felt like home away from home. The hotel grounds were really nice as well, with a big and clean pool, a restaurant by the pool, very nice outdoor and indoor playgrounds (perfect for my niece!) Our vacation was basically ruined by a snatch thief incident, which happened to my mum in law a few streets away from the hotel. She had to be sent to the hospital as the snatch thief was on a motorbike and the idiot knocked my MIL down while getting away. Trying to get her to the hospital was a terrible experience as nobody in HCMC seems to understand English. But in the whole process, the hotel staff were rather helpful in obliging to help us call up hospitals and being our translators even though all this happened quite late into the night. Thank God my MIL ended up with nothing more than a fractured shoulder, and the hotel proved a good place to spend the rest of our family vacation. Needless to say, we didn't leave the hotel much after that incident, so it helped that they so happened to have a Christmas party one of the nights and we were invited to it as well. Splendid food and outstanding performances plus free gifts! Also, the kitchen proved to be very well equipped as we ate in most of the time and whatever utensil / cutlery we needed was all available. All in all, I would say somerset HCMC was the highlight of our trip.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eiger Guesthouse; City: Murren Jungfrau Region Bernese Oberland Canton of Bern; Review: We only stayed at Eiger guesthouse for a night but after a night's experience here, we wish we had the time to stay longer! To start off, the place is located directly opposite the Murren train station so it's so easy to locate, and the trains cease service after 8pm hence you don't get disturbed by any train noises in the night. And upon arrival at the check in counter, we were immediately warmly greeted by the staff who were very very friendly and helpful and efficient! The whole place is super clean and the rooms and beds are also very comfy. But I have to say my favourite place would be the balcony, because you can get full view of the Alps from here! So beautiful! Sipping hot coffee on our balcony while enjoying the view was certainly something we will never forget for a long long time to come. My husband and I more than enjoyed our stay here and also the breakfast provided. We highly recommend this place to anyone intending to visit Murren.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bedrock Hotel Ipoh; City: Ipoh Kinta District Perak; Review: We were very pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the hotel and were told that we were upgraded to the suite because they knew we had a baby with us and decided we needed more space. Talk about thoughtfulness! The hotel was very new, very clean with outstanding amenities and also outstanding location. To top it all off, the hotel staff were all really friendly and helpful in pointing out good eateries and "must do" activities in Ipoh. I will definitely be staying here again on my next trip to Ipoh; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier, Vicks Humidifier for Bedrooms, Baby, Kids Rooms, 1 Gallon, Auto Shut-Off,; Brand: Vicks; Review: This warm mist humidifier works great. It has 2 settings and then shuts off after it runs out of water. Does not come with sample Vicks Vapor Scent. Works as expected!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twine 0581 True Fabrication Square Slate Coasters, 4", Multicolor; Brand: Twine; Review: These coasters are very nice. When I received my coasters they were all in perfect condition. The felt on the bottom helps so my tables don't get scratches and they also protect my tables. They are also very easy to clean. Beautiful and perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&J Replacement Charcoal Water Filters Compatible With KEURIG - Universal Fit (NOT CUISINART) for Keurig 2.0 (and; Brand: K&J; Review: Great filters for a great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adorox Metallic Silver Foil Fringe Curtains Party Wedding Event Decoration (Metallic Silver); Brand: Adorox; Review: Great party decorations. Cant go wrong for the price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vacuum Sealer Rolls, Sous Vide Food Bags, Two (2), Large 11" x 50' & 8" x 50'; Brand: Houseables; Review: These are nice bags to use with my sealer. I initially had a sealing issue with these and they weren't sealing properly. After playing with them a bit, I tried double sealing and that fixed my issue. Great bags for the price!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KitchenAid Meat Tenderizer, Red; Brand: KitchenAid; Review: No complaints to be had about this meat tenderizer! It gets the job done, has a nice weight and grip to it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ohio Wholesale Vintage Bath Advertising Wall Art, from our Americana Collection, from our Americana Collection; Brand: Ohio Wholesale; Review: Love this sign! It matches my industrial/farmhouse decor in my bathroom.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Stores Cozy Shag Collection Charcoal Moroccan Trellis Design Shag Rug Contemporary Living & Bedroom Soft Shaggy Area; Brand: Sweet Home Stores; Review: This is a great rug for the price! Its very cute and shaggy. Its not real soft to the touch, but even with that its worth every dollar. Looks great in my living room and adds warmth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Paris Wife: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Paula McLain Page; Review: Having read quite a bit of Hemingway I was intrigued as to whether a fictional story told from the perspective of Hemingway's first wife could be carried off successfully, however, I wasn't disappointed. McLain's writing style is smooth and seemingly effortless. I was hooked within the first few pages. The love, loyalty and struggles of Hadley were heartbreaking yet there is a resilience and strength about her that is uplifting. The 1920's backdrop of bohemian Paris is cleverly woven into the story and as a reader I was caught up in this time of burgeoning possibilities. Loved this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind the Scenes at the Museum: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Atkinson Page; Review: I'd read the reviews and with some anticipation was keen to read this book. But straight off the bat - keeping up with all the relatives and their exploits became a mission in itself. I really felt I needed some sort of diagram beside me so I could keep track. The lack of sentimentality felt a bit odd at times and resulted in slightly two dimensional characters for me. I wanted to understand these characters and go with them on their journey but I just couldn't manage it. No character ever seems to show any sort of personal insight into themselves or those around them (Patricia perhaps just being the exception in a long line). In trying to cover so much across the generations something is compromised. I think I hoped that each generation might learn something and that just having more of the same was a little too depressing for me. Having said that the truly black humoured parts (the family holiday in Scotland with the neighbours or the death of George) were very well done.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Antonia (The Great Plains Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Willa Cather Page; Review: Felt a bit odd reviewing a text of this calibre but decided we don't always love a so called 'classic'. I first read this novel in the 1980's and decided to revisit again after stumbling on it as a Kindle book. Wondered if I would still love the book as much as when I was younger. The answer is a resounding yes. Antonia is a compelling character and the storyline is gritty. There is a timeless quality to the immigrant struggles addressed in this book. It is American literature at its best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Low-FODMAP Diet: A Revolutionary Plan for Managing IBS and Other Digestive Disorders; Author: Sue Shepherd PhD; Review: Great book that gives both clear explanations of what the FODMAP diet is as well as recipes. Very pleased I have a hard copy to refer to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Little Paris Bookshop; Author: Visit Amazon's Nina George Page; Review: The premise of this book was what originally appealed to me, the combination of Paris and a bookshop on a barge, but ugh when I began reading it didn't enjoy it at all. There is such randomness as to what events or characters pop up in the story that just felt like a concoction of absurdity. I enjoy light and fluffy at times, but this just didn't cut it for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Dryad-Born (Whispers from Mirrowen); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: Not bad but, it doesn't have enough to really draw me in like the best do.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Complete Atopia Chronicles (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Mather Page; Review: An amazing look into the future. Touching possibilities and realities that can become real. Look forward to the next book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dystopia Chronicles (Atopia); Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Mather Page; Review: Great tie in from the first book and opens a whole new reality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Egyptian (Dominic Grey); Author: Visit Amazon's Layton Green Page; Review: Not bad but not riveting, it involves all the right stuff; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Darkness Fair (The Dark Cycle); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel A. Marks Page; Review: Good story line at times a little emo but overall well written and good readers for audio for the series where's the 3rd???!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sanctum (Guards of the Shadowlands); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Fine Page; Review: At points to emo or maybe it was the readers. I've enjoyed other series from her. Good story line though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Abducted; Author: Visit Amazon's T R Ragan Page; Review: Not as grafic as I expected. More generic than anything. Overall not to bad though; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Best Western Pony Soldier Inn Suites; City: Flagstaff Arizona; Review: The room was comfortable and clean. I was there during the winter so AC was not a problem for me and the heater worked just fine. The staff was pleasant and the continental breakfast was quite adequate. My only negative comment is how unbearably noisy it was due to the train that runs 24/7/365. I don't think I got a combined two hours of sleep all night. In addition to the train noise, there seemed to be a night club nearby that was playing loud polka music until after midnight. I enjoyed my visit to Flagstaff, but I will never stay along Route 66 or near the tracks again. Which also means I will never stay at this Best Western again. The noise is unbearable.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn San Diego Mission Valley; City: San Diego California; Review: I stayed in a two bedroom two bath suite which was perfect for me, my husband and two children. The kids each had their own full size bed and shared a bedroom. There was a living room and another bedroom with a king size bed. The best part is that they have a full kitchen with stove, microwave and refrigerator. There is also a dishwasher. It was very nice having a place to put leftovers and reheat them with dishes an silverware supplied in the room. It is conveniently located in Mission Valley near plenty of restaurants and shopping. It is minutes from the beach, Sea World, Old Town and Downtown San Diego. I had a great time there. They also provide a very nice breakfast with the standard bacon or sausage and eggs, waffles, fruit, coffee and juices and other things, and some nights they have a light dinner. I must say cellphone coverage is bad here and I was a little irked to see my bill reflected a $.75 per call charge when I had to use the room phone to make local calls. WiFi was also bad in the rooms but better in the lobby. There is also a $13 a day charge for parking. I would still definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Oxnard Camarillo; City: Oxnard California; Review: I stayed at Homewood Suites in Oxnard over the Memorial day weekend. I was greeted at the front desk by Apple, who was extremely nice and professional and greeted us with a smile. There was some sort of computer hiccup with our reservation and our room was not available. So Chris was nice enough to give us an upgraded room at no additional charge. As has been my previous experience with Homewood Suites, the room was very clean and comfortable and perfectly suited for my family. I traveled with my husband and two daughters. We got the two bedroom two bath suite with 1 king/2 queens. The suite was spacious and roomy. There was a hot tub and a fireplace in the master bedroom which I must say I enjoyed more than I expected. The best part was that the room was so quiet at night. I don't remember the last I had such a peaceful and restful night's sleep in a hotel. It was great! While I was there, the complimentary breakfast consisted of a selection of scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, waffles, pancakes, fresh fruit, pastries, juice and coffee. It was always very satisfying. Near the hotel are a variety of shops and restaurants, and down the freeway about 5 miles is the fabulous Camarillo Premium Outlet mall. If I am ever in the area again, I will definitely book my stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla; City: San Diego California; Review: I have stayed at several Embassy Suites and am never disappointed. I will always seek out an Embassy Suites first when I am planning a trip. They have the best complimentary breakfast with their made to order omelets, and vast array of breakfast options. The staff is always great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Beloit; City: Beloit Wisconsin; Review: The hotel was very neat and clean. The room was updated and stocked with all the necessities. After a very long and busy day I was glad to be in a very quiet room on the 4th floor. I didn't hear a peep all night and that was great. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was fresh and modern. The complimentary breakfast was simple but tasty. The day I was there they had biscuits and gravy, cheese omelets, Canadian bacon, oatmeal, waffles, cereal, fruit, pastries, coffee and juice. Basically, something for everyone. Overall, a very nice experience. I would definitely stay here again if in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Philips M100/37 Wireless Home Monitor; Brand: Philips; Review: Terrible just terrible the WiFi' streaming doesn't work even with 4G cell service and 100 MBPS wifi Speed. Even when I was on the wifi by the cameras they didn't work. They constantly stalled and alerts are a huge pain in the ass to get to work properly. I ended up returning both; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: XBRN 3 in 1 Phone Headphone; Brand: XBRN; Review: great cheap Bluetooth headset that fits well has great quality and has amazing transmitting capabilities; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cobra Electronics iRAD 500 iRadar Detection System with iPhone Mount (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Cobra; Review: Wish I could give it less then one star.bthis is the most piece of garbage I have ever used I think we need to remove it from Amazon all together.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lightahead Bluetooth Water Proof Floating Speaker for Mobile phone; Brand: Lightahead; Review: Loud but not bright; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: TGOM Gold Plated HDMI Male to HDMI Female (Right-Angle)90 Degree Adapter; Brand: Tgomtech; Review: It is an HDMI L bracket brace enough said; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inteset 38 kHz Infrared Receiver Extender Cable for HD DVR's & STB's- Check Compatibility; Brand: Inteset; Review: Works just as expected and then he said backing on it it's still holding after several months; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elite Screens Insta-DE Series, 63-inch 4:3, Wall Covering Dry Erase Marker WhiteBoard Projection Screen, Model: IWB63VW; Brand: Elite Screens; Review: DOES NOT WORK AT ALL!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender (EX2700); Brand: NETGEAR; Review: It's ok but it only picks up 2.4 GHZ wireless not 5 G...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alfa Long-Range Dual-Band AC1200 Wireless USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter w/2x 5dBi External Antennas - 2.4GHz 300Mbps / 5Ghz 867Mbps; Brand: ALFA; Review: Garbage; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Radar Mount Direct Wire Radar Detector Fusebox Add a Circuit Kit - Mini Blade; Brand: RadarMount; Review: Great harness, nuff said; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VideoSecu ML421B2 Tilt Swivel TV Wall Mount Bracket for 27"-47", some TV up to; Brand: VideoSecu; Review: worked great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UGREEN 3.5mm Male to Female Extension Stereo Audio Extension Cable Adapter Gold Plated Compatible for iPhone, iPad or Smartphones,; Brand: UGREEN; Review: good cable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THINKWARE F750 Full HD Dash Cam with Sony Exmor Sensor, Built-in WiFi & Traffic Enforcement Warning; Brand: Thinkware; Review: AMAZING; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insteon 75790 Wireless IP Security Camera with Night Vision, Black; Brand: Insteon; Review: great camera with very easy App based controls. the initial setup is a lil bit tricky; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insteon Wireless Hidden Door Sensor, Automatically Turns On/Off Lights, Use with Insteon Hub for Smartphone Alerts, Uses Mesh Wireless; Brand: Insteon; Review: Great safety feature for any home; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thinkware TWA-SH THINKWARE Hardwire Kit Cable for THINKWARE Dash Cams | Parking Mode | Impact and Motion Detection; Brand: Thinkware; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MoKo Universal Waterproof Case, Dry Bag Pouch for New iPad 9.7 2017, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad Air 2, iPad; Brand: MoKo; Review: My wife loves it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BTECH USB Smart Charger (9-10.8V) Transformer Cable for BaoFeng, BTECH BF-F8HP, UV-82HP, UV-5R, UV-5X3 (CH-5, CH-8, etc. charger base; Brand: BTECH; Review: Worked great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arkon Car Seat Rail or Floor Mount Holder for iPad mini or iPhone 7 6S 6 Plus iPhone 7 6S; Brand: ARKON; Review: Awesome iPad Air Holder. I use it in my SUV and it holds the iPad securely with minimal movement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THINKWARE TWA-F750M Windshield Mount for F750 Dash Cam; Brand: Thinkware; Review: A; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vetelli Laptop/Computer / Messenger/Tablet Bag with Scratch Protection Lining for laptops or Macbooks up to 15.6". Leather; Brand: Vetelli; Review: This is the best man purse I have ever owned, and deserves that title as well. The structure is perfect and the liner is amazing, FELT really? Also the look of the bag is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GEREE Mini Electrical Power Converter 8-20V 12V to 5V Auto Voltage Buck Transformer Board Step-down DC Volt Regulator with 5; Brand: GEREE; Review: Garbage, didn't fit at all or work....; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Forbidden to Love the Duke (The Fenwick Sisters Affairs); Author: Visit Amazon's Jillian Hunter Page; Review: Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost (Highland Guard); Author: Visit Amazon's Monica McCarty Page; Review: Another great read from Monica McCarty!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion of the North (De Wolfe Pack) (Volume 11); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Another good book from Kathryn. I am reading them out sequence, but I don't mind. I couldn't put it down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steelheart (De Lohr Dynasty) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: A good read. I love her books!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fallen One (Dragonblade Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: I love this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Graffiti: Collector's Edition (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Santa Clause (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Golden Pond (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mexican (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vertical Limit (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jaws 2 (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boys Don't Cry (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Croupier (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mask: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Contender (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Buena Vista Social Club (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silkwood (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet November (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Here on Earth (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prince of Tides (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Full Monty (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Postcards from the Edge (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: In the Heat of the Night (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All the President's Men (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Chill (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Simple Plan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Attraction (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rio Bravo (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hearts in Atlantis (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stripes (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indecent Proposal (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge: Bonus Material (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: When We Were Kings (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Out of Sight (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Klute (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Norma Rae (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Insider (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Love Letter (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hurricane (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bicentennial Man (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Girl (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nurse Betty (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Executive Decision (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in America (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angel Eyes (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life as a House (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: America's Sweethearts (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something to Talk About (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Love Trouble (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Working Girl (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mary Reilly (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Accused (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heartbreakers (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boiler Room (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Space Cowboys (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood Work (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tuck Everlasting (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ripley's Game (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Instinct (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercury Rising (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragonheart (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Special Edition (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Missing (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gift (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Borders (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Innerspace (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Astronaut's Wife (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Perfect Murder (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cat's Meow (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Don't Look Now (1973); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Cell (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Shipping News (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Pacifier (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mask: Director's Cut (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Fever (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gorillas in the Mist (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bridges of Madison County (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Electric Horseman (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Places in the Heart (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nuts (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: The Jose Cuervo Express Is Hosting A Special Day Of The Dead Train Ride With Tequila Tastings And Live Music; Abstract: All aboard!; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Subtle Signs You May Have Clogged Arteries; Abstract: These surprising clues can point to clogged arteries and underlying heart disease.; Category: health
Title: This Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer's; Abstract: While dementia and Alzheimer's disease are often used interchangeably, there are important differences between them.; Category: health
Title: Is Drinking Water In The Morning Really Healthy?; Abstract: Find out if it's really extra beneficial to drink water first thing in the morning.; Category: health
Title: 50 Facts So Genius You'll Feel Like Einstein; Abstract: The famed physicist would want you to know these crazy facts!; Category: lifestyle
Title: The best independent bakery in every state; Abstract: When you want the best bread, the flakiest pastries and comforting cream cakes it's time to turn to the experts and an independent, local bakery is sure to hit the spot. Here is our favorite in every state for tempting treats you wouldn't dare to make at home.; Category: foodanddrink | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sharpie Accent Tank-Style Highlighters, 6 Colored Highlighters (25076); Brand: Sharpie; Review: Very nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pilot G2 Retractable Premium Gel Ink Roller Ball Pens Fine Pt (.7) Dozen Box Red ; Retractable, Refillable; Brand: Pilot; Review: Great quality when shipped they were out of box and everywhere but not damaged I love them; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BIC Xtra Sparkle Mechanical Pencil, Colorful Barrel, Medium Point (0.7 mm), 10-Count; Brand: BIC; Review: Supper cute; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pentel C27BPHB3K6 Super Hi-Polymer Lead Refills, 0.7mm, HB, Black, 30 per Tube (Pack of 3 Tubes); Brand: Pentel; Review: Very good quality (comes with three); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Star Spiral Notebook, 5 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 180 Sheets, 9-1/2" x 6", Color May Vary; Brand: Five Star; Review: I don't know if it says anywhere or not but this isn't a full size notebook it's great quality and everything just not what I thought it was ..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Five Star Spiral Notebook, 1 Subject, Graph Ruled Paper, 100 Sheets, 11" x 8-1/2", Color Selected For You (06190); Brand: Five Star; Review: Lovely ( scratches are my fault cause of cats but it's great ) 4 boxes = 1 inch; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Star Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 100 Sheets, 11" x 8-1/2", Assorted Colors, 3 Pack (73053); Brand: Five Star; Review: Great ! Great quality as always !! (Purple , Blue , Green) ( red notebook in the back is different order ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funny live Convenient and Practical Pencil Case, Large Capacity Pen Bag, Creative Learning Products.(gray); Brand: Funny live; Review: Very very cute it's only one zipper at the top but it's adorable I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Where Serpents Sleep: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's C.S. Harris Page; Review: this is the fourth book of a series but jump right in because it's enjoyable. i really like the st cyr books and look forward to the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maisie Dobbs (Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jacqueline Winspear Page; Review: This book is the first of a series. It starts slowing drawing the reader into the world of Maise Dobbs. The writer creates a world and background for other Maise Dobbs stories. I enjoyed this book and it was well written, taking the reader back to another time. I'm ready for Maise Dobbs book two.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Lonely Death: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Todd Page; Review: charles todd is my favorite author and he doesn't disappoint in "a lonely death". it's a mystery that builds to a satisfying conclusion. we also learn a little more about ian rutledge and the world he lives in. a truly enjoyable read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of the Crown (Familiars); Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Jay Epstein Page; Review: my grand daughter loves these books. she reads them over and over again, that's a recommendation in its self. a good read for a 6 year old.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hangman's Daughter (Hangman's Daughter Tales) (A Hangman's Daughter Tale); Author: Visit Amazon's Oliver Ptzsch Page; Review: the hangman's daughter and the black monk are both enjoyable reads. they are slow going but the stories are worth the time. i am looking forward to the next installment; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Judy Moody Mood Journal; Author: Visit Amazon's Megan McDonald Page; Review: i buy judy moody books for my grand daughter. she loves them and reads them over and over again. a sure favorite.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 20th Century Ghosts; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Hill Page; Review: this was a gift for my grandson. he seemed to enjoy it. he likes this type of reading and this is a new author for him.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hidden Child; Author: Visit Amazon's Camilla Lackberg Page; Review: I wasn;t too impressed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Tree (Penn Cage); Author: ; Review: not one of his best efforts. a disappointment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The 36-Hour Day, fifth edition: The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer; Author: Nancy L. Mace MA; Review: a must have book for people dealing with memory loss.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hunted; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Robards Page; Review: it was a good read and fast moving. I really enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Falls; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonnie Jacobs Page; Review: If you haven't read Jonnie Jacobs you;ve missed a great read. This is a well crafted book and it holds your interest. I am a fan of all her books and I sure wish I could write like her. The characters are well drawn and almost come alive. Don't miss this book, you'll enjoy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Corsair CMSX8GX3M2A1600C9 Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Laptop Memory 1.5V; Brand: Corsair; Review: I had lots of issues with the 4GB of RAM memory of my Macbook Pro. I am a professional photographer and use several photo editing programs at the same time, my computer was getting slow. This product made a big difference on the speed of my computer. I can run 3 heavy photo editing programs at the same time and all the other stuff like mail, safari, acrobat reader, word or excel. It makes a big difference when you edit large amounts of pictures and large picture (each of mine are 30mb). I love it, my Macbook Pro is way faster now for a fraction of what the Apple memory upgrade would have been.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP AF/MF 1:1 Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras; Brand: Tamron; Review: Wow, all i have to say is Wow!!!!!. I have never, ever, ever gotten the results that I get with this lens with any of my "normal" lenses. I had a friend that got this lens and let me use it. I went twice to a tropical garden here in town where they have a butterfly building, what great images I am getting. I am a professional photographer but I am getting also a Fine Arts degree in photography. I used this lens for a couple of my assignments. What an incredible lens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Model 272EE); Brand: Tamron; Review: Wow, all i have to say is Wow!!!!!. I have never, ever, ever gotten the results that I get with this lens with any of my "normal" lenses. I had a friend that got this lens and let me use it. I went twice to a tropical garden here in town where they have a butterfly building, what great images I am getting. I am a professional photographer but I am getting also a Fine Arts degree in photography. I used this lens for a couple of my assignments. What an incredible lens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JVC HAFR36G Marshmallow Inner Ear Headphones with Microphone and Remote (Green); Brand: JVC; Review: Let me put it this way. I threw these headphones in my pants into the washer and dryer and they still work, even the microphone. Incredible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: (Old Model) Seagate Backup Plus Portable Thunderbolt Adapter; Brand: Seagate; Review: I bough this item to make faster backups and file transfers between my Macbook Pro and my 3 Seagate Hardrives. However, it worked for the first week only then it ceased working and my Mac is not able to see any of the Hardrives connected to it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fotodiox 8" Octagon Foldable Flash Softbox for Speedlights; Nikon, Canon, Vivita, Sunpack, Nissin, Sigma, Sony, Pentax, Olympus, Panasonic; Brand: Fotodiox; Review: I have not been able to use this product yet because is its so difficult to attach and close the flash into a 90 degree position that it has not seen action yet. I have tried to use it 3 times and I am not able to put my flash in a 90 degree position with the softbox on.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nikon AF S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Fixed Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras; Brand: Nikon; Review: I love this lens, it is perfect for portrait shooting, it is the equivalent to a 127mm in a cropped sensor DSLR, the colors and bokeh are amazing. I just want to shoot at f1.8 with this lens because of the awesome bokeh it produces, I don't think I have used it at any higher than f3. I did a model sunset shoot at the beach and the quality of the images floored me. This is not a versatile lens it is designed for a very specific audience of a an advanced amateur photographer, or a professional photographer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fotasy Bayonet Hood for Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR (Version II, 77mm Filter Size), replaces HB-58; Brand: Fotasy; Review: This is not the original Nikon hood, is a replacement Nikon hood. However, it does emulate the nikon shape size and markings to the T. The color of the plastic is slightly off but it fits the 24-70mm perfectly. You can spend 40 bucks plus shipping on the original or you can spend 8 bucks on this one. I just received it so I can not comment in durability yet, but so far so good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manfrotto 410 Junior Geared Head - Replaces 3275; Brand: Manfrotto; Review: I was not going to buy this head because of the price! Let me stress it again, I bought another head, from the same brand but cheaper before I bought this. However, one of my photo professors recommended this and I bought it. What a great investment. Nevertheless, some people have to see it to believe it. So go ahead buy it and try it. You will never go back again. There is a drawback, it is a very heavy and bulky head. However, the fact that you can use the fast adjustment to get close to where you need to be and then use the gears to fine tune it to perfection is what makes this head special.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony STR-DH540 5.2 Channel 4K AV Receiver 725 Watt Receiver (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Sony; Review: I used my Ipad and Iphone to listen to music with this device that is also the main component of my home theater system, however, the USB quit working within a month of usage. Additionally output signal to my TV was going on and off and the system was shutting down and turning on by itself. I filled out the repair request with Sony online and they will cover the repair but I have to cover the shipping cost to and from FL to their Texas repair center. No thanks, I think Its going to the trash and I will buy a more reputable brand locally.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vanguard Up-rise 28 Zoom Expandable Camera Bag - Black; Brand: Vanguard; Review: This has become my goto bag when I do photography, I use it in local model shoots at the beach, travel to other U.S. cities even overseas. It gets a little tight when I put my D800 and the 14-24, 24-70 and 70-200 f 2.8 however, when I travel with my D7000 and 50 mm 1.8, 18-105 and 70-300 with external flash and accessories including a macbook pro works great, If I trim down the lenses and pull the inside cushions I even have space for my travel tripod inside, I love; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Replacement Ear Cushions For Bose Around Ear 2, AE2, AE2i, QC2, QC15, QC25, SoundTrue and SoundLink Headphones; Brand: Headcase Audio; Review: I got these today to replace the cushions of my AE2's that were flaking out. I was a little worried about the replacement process, but I watched a video on youtube and I took the old ones in like 5 seconds and it took me about a minute for each to install. They fit perfectly at 1/3 the price of the Bose original replacements, what a deal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JVC HAFR6D Gumy Plus Headphones (Orange); Brand: JVC; Review: I use this when I cycle in Florida and they work great, they stay in place, sound good, and resist sweat and humidity well. I have payed much more for other headphones that did not sound as good as these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones - Blue; Brand: Plantronics; Review: In all honesty, I did not buy these in Amazon but my local Costco because they were on sale. Battery life is great, sound is good, but not at the level of Bose, because they don't fit snuggly into your ear, which is fine for me because I want to hear vehicles around me when I am on my bicycle. The behind the ear design does not allow for the snuggle fit that other headsets have and they don't have different size ear pieces. However, these are bullet proof. I put these through my washer and dryer after a work out with all my biking clothes and not only they survived, but their sound quality did not go down a bit. So if you need sweat/water resistant headsets these are your headphones; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Craig Frames 200ASHBK 4 by 10-Inch Picture Frame, Wood Grain Finish, .75-Inch Wide, Black; Brand: Craig Frames; Review: As far as frames go, these are great for how much you're paying for frames. I had no problems with hanging or the frames themselves. Everything was pretty straight forward. They look great in my apartment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DHP Emily Futon Sofa Bed, Modern Convertible Couch With Chrome Legs Quickly Converts into a Bed, Black Faux Leather; Brand: DHP; Review: I've had this futon for about a year now with no wear-and-tear in a studio apartment. It's been used mainly as a couch, but the few times it was used as a futon, no one complained about their sleep. For how much I paid, I'm happy with the results. Right after I bought it, I treated it with a liquid-resistant spray so that nothing would stain it if something were to spill. It's worth the extra 10$ so you can get the most out of it without having to worry too much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ninja Food Chopper Express Chop with 200-Watt, 16-Ounce Bowl for Mincing, Chopping, Grinding, Blending and Meal Prep (NJ110GR); Brand: SharkNinja; Review: Great kitchen time saver! I've had this for a little over half a year now and, since then, I haven't needed to mince garlic by hand, which is a God-send. It's nice for meatloafs too so that all the veggies are chopped evenly. It's easy to clean. I'm always paranoid about knives getting dull, so I wash everything by hand and dry them right afterwards. The product overall is compact enough to where I never really have to worry about storage and transporting it is easy when I cook elsewhere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DHP Emily Futon Couch Bed, Modern Sofa Design Includes Sturdy Chrome Legs and Rich Linen Upholstery, Grey; Brand: DHP; Review: I've had this futon for about a year now with no wear-and-tear in a studio apartment. It's been used mainly as a couch, but the few times it was used as a futon, no one complained about their sleep. For how much I paid, I'm happy with the results. Right after I bought it, I treated it with a liquid-resistant spray so that nothing would stain it if something were to spill. It's worth the extra 10$ so you can get the most out of it without having to worry too much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MyGift Modern Clear Acrylic Bathroom Facial Tissue Dispenser Box Cover/Decorative Napkin Holder Home; Brand: MyGift; Review: Cute and functional! Easy to clean and replace the tissues in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Imperial Collection IM-KST10 RED Stainless Steel Kitchen Cutlery Knife Set with Knife Block and Embossed Non-Stick Coating, 6-Piece (Red); Brand: Imperial Collection; Review: I've had these knives for almost a year now and, as an avid cook, I was thrilled to see that they haven't dulled yet. They're sharp as bloody hell. I have never stuck these in the dishwasher. I've only hand washed them and dried right afterwards. Not only that, but they're beautiful to look at. The texture on both the handle and blade are fantastic. The only complaint is that because the handle is made of a plastic, it is light, so the knife feels a little unbalanced when I'm using it. Also, be careful when you're cooking with turmeric or any other food that might dye. It will stain the handles very quickly. I haven't been able to get the yellow tinge completely off of one of the knives after trying to wash it various times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Luxury Gifts Inc Leather Watch Box for 6 Watches BurgandyFinish XL Extra Large Compartments Soft Cushions and Window and Lock; Brand: ; Review: Nice gift for a watch collector! Great way to display nice watches and to keep them tidy in your vanity. The box looks nice as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Silk Pure Almondmilk Vanilla, 8-Ounce Aseptic Cartons (Pack of 24); Brand: Silk; Review: Bought this for my 12 year old who loves almond milk and likes to have it in his school lunches. These are PERFECT! I wish they sold these packages in stores, but you can't beat the prices of Amazon and the free shipping is always awesome. Will be re-ordering now that school is back in session soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dried Tropical Fruits-Chili Tamarind, 1 lb; Brand: Green Bulk; Review: These are the perfect snack to have for the family sitting on the counter in a container. They are sweet and yummy and perfect. I have had dried kiwi before and the slices were not as large and juicy as these are. My whole family loves them and I will definitely re-order.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stash Tea Tea Maple Apple Cider 18 Tea Bags; Brand: Stash Tea; Review: This is delicious and the teenager is totally hooked on this tea. He has it for breakfast just about every morning. And I love that there's no caffeine. I ordered six of them, because I had ordered 2 and ran out quickly. Great flavor and perfect for anyone who loves maple.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iberia Garlic Plantain Chips (Pack of 24) 100% Natural, No Preservatives, No Artificial Flavors & Color, 0 Trans; Brand: Iberia; Review: I've tried other plantain chips and these are by far the best. The others I have tried are too sweet and these are salty and savory with a touch of sweetness. My only complaint is that it is hard to get them as they disappear from stock rather quickly. But anytime I see them available, I buy several pounds so that they last me a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iberia Naturally Sweet Plantain Chips, 3 oz (Pack of 24) Maduritos,100% Natural, No Preservatives, No Artificial Flavors &; Brand: Iberia; Review: I've tried other plantain chips and these are by far the best. The others I have tried are too sweet and these are salty and savory with a touch of sweetness. My only complaint is that it is hard to get them as they disappear from stock rather quickly. But anytime I see them available, I buy several pounds so that they last me a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daawat Traditional Basmati Rice, 10 Pound; Brand: Daawat; Review: This is GREAT rice! It's very long - longer than other Basmati rice I've tried, but the flavor is good. AND it came in a plastic tub with a one-cup scoop! Works great in the pantry. Very happy with this and will re-order when I run out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nonni's Biscotti Variety Pack of 4 - (Cioccolati, Limone, Originali, Turtle Pecan); Brand: Nonni's; Review: These are all delicious! I think the lemon might be my favorite, but they are all good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Celestial Seasonings Tea Caramel Apple Dream 20 bags; Brand: Celestial Seasonings; Review: This has become one of my favorite teas, especially on a cold winter morning. It has a nice taste of apple with a hint of caramel and cinnamon. Really delicious tea. I add a bit of almond milk sometimes, and honey, but mostly I just drink it as is.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lindt Bugs & Bees, Milk Chocolate, 5 Count (Pack of 16); Brand: Lindt; Review: It's Lindt chocolate. What else is there to say?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Larabar Snack Bar Variety Box, 8 Flavors (16 Count); Brand: LRABAR; Review: Can't really go wrong with Larabar. Their flavors are all amazing. I've never had a bad one. And the ingredients are awesome. I always feel good when I have one. Because as far as bars go, I actually enjoy and like eating a Larabar. Like even if I wasn't grabbing it on the go, I would want to eat it. Because it tastes good. My favorite is the Cashew Cookie, but really all of them are great and my entire family loves them. Great to have on hand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Funko The Walking Dead Blind Box Mystery Mini Figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: Very addicted to the mystery figures - zombie girl this time; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Funko Walking Dead Series 2 Mystery Mini Blind Box Figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: Blonde zombie this time, can't get enough of these things; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Funko Marvel Mystery Mini Series 2 - One figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: Got a Loki - These are a little flimsy because of the bobble portion, but cant complain overall; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Funko POP Disney: Frozen Olaf Action Figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: As described. Very happy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FunKo Mystery Minis: Science Fiction PDQ Toy Figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: s are addicting - Tron in this package; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Automoblox Mini Emergency Playset (3-Pack); Brand: Automoblox; Review: Bought these for my toddler son ... he loves to watch them fly across the floor; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Funko Walking Dead Series 3 Mystery Mini Figure - 1 Random Pack Only; Brand: FunKo; Review: Got Hershel ... good stuff; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Star Wars Mandalorian Battle Pack 7914; Brand: LEGO; Review: good collection addition mostly for the minifigures; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Star Wars Clone Trooper Battle Pack 7913 (Discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: LEGO; Review: good collection addition mostly for the minifigures; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Star Wars Elite Clone Trooper and Commando Droid B 9488 (Discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: LEGO; Review: good collection addition mostly for the minifigures; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Star Wars Endor Rebel Trooper and Imperial Trooper 9489; Brand: LEGO; Review: good collection addition mostly for the minifigures; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Star Wars Assassin Droids Battle Pack (8015); Brand: LEGO; Review: good collection addition mostly for the minifigures; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Star Wars The Battle of Naboo 7929; Brand: LEGO; Review: good collection addition mostly for the minifigures; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Star Wars Geonosian Cannon; Brand: LEGO; Review: good collection addition mostly for the minifigures; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends TrackMaster, Tunnel Expansion Pack; Brand: Thomas & Friends; Review: Works great with the existing sets that my kid already has. Finally have some changer tracks to merge some of the sets to a larger one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends TrackMaster, Maron Bridge Expansion Pack; Brand: Thomas & Friends; Review: Works great with the existing sets that my kid already has.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends TrackMaster, Race Set; Brand: Thomas & Friends; Review: Nice track addition and good expansion if you are looking for track splits. I love playing with my kids trains and he gets a kick out of the different ways we build the sets. Great for all ages!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Funko Pop Star Wars Han Solo Action Figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: Fun little guy for the shelf. Spring was in great shape for the bobble head portion and the paint is crisp and clean.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Funko Chewbacca Star Wars Pop; Brand: FunKo; Review: Bought this and a Solo for my kid - he loves them; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends TrackMaster, Hazard Tracks Expansion Pack; Brand: Thomas & Friends; Review: good expansion set of tracks and accessories; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars - Boba Fett; Brand: FunKo; Review: a little larger than expected, but a fun little guy to add a little color to a dreary desk; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty, 3.2 Ounce, Super Magnetic Strange Attractor; Brand: Crazy Aaron's; Review: Fun little stress reliever, and the image does not show true scale, magnet that comes in the package is much larger than pictured; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hot Wheels Track Builder System Mega Set; Brand: Hot Wheels; Review: Had a similar set as a kid and bought this for my sons. Cant wait to put it together for christmas; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playskool Heroes Jurassic World Dino Tracker Copter Toy; Brand: Playskool; Review: Nice little dinosaur toy for my kid. He is really infatuated with Dinosaurs and all that they have to offer right now. The rotating blade on the helicopter is a really cool touch to the toy as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hot Wheels 100-Car, Rolling Storage Case with Retractable Handle; Brand: Tara Toys; Review: Nice size case for storing all the little guy's cars. Fits well under his bed and out of the way; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FunKo Mystery Mini: Sci-Fi S2 PDQ Toy Figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: Good looking mini figures, the sci-fi expansion gets some well loved characters Alien Queen this time round.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Funko POP Marvel Avengers 2: Iron Man; Brand: FunKo; Review: Nice little figure, the repulsor effect is a cool addition; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Power of the Force Freeze Frame > R2-D2 with Pop-Up Scanner (Imperial Slide Variant) Action Figure; Brand: Star Wars; Review: as expected. satisfied customer; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Neat-Oh! Hot Wheels 300 Car Storage Cube; Brand: Simenmax; Review: as expected - holds a lot of small hot wheels and matchbox cars; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Redline Hot Wheels Tune-Up Tool - Axle and Wheel Straightener- The Famous Brightvision Tool; Brand: Brightvision Wheels; Review: Nice little tool, works for all the cars my kid has worked over in the recent past, except for the lifted variations of some of his trucks, there is not a good place to find leverage on those models.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Takaratomy Star Wars Metal Collection Mini #10 BB-8 Action Figure; Brand: Takara Tomy; Review: wasn't expecting it to be as nice as it is, very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funko Mystery Mini: Walking Dead Series 4 - One Mystery Figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: SAtisfied customer, as expected and described.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Takaratomy Official Pokemon X and Y MC-050 2" Talonflame Action Figure; Brand: Takara Tomy; Review: As described, satisfied customer; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cards Against Humanity: 90s Nostalgia Pack; Brand: Cards Against Humanity; Review: haha - worth the couple bucks if you like the game; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cards Against Humanity: 2012 Holiday Pack; Brand: Cards Against Humanity; Review: haha - worth the couple bucks if you like the game; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cards Against Humanity: 2013 Holiday Pack; Brand: Cards Against Humanity; Review: haha - worth the couple bucks if you like the game; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cards Against Humanity: 2014 Holiday Pack; Brand: Cards Against Humanity; Review: haha - worth the couple bucks if you like the game; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cards Against Humanity Design Pack; Brand: Cards Against Humanity; Review: haha - worth the couple bucks if you like the game; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Power of the Force Green Card > R5-D4 Action Figure; Brand: Hasbro; Review: As described - happy with purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: starwars The Power Of The Force (c-3po Realistic Metalized Body!); Brand: Kenner; Review: as expected and described; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEGO, Star Wars, Microfighters Series 2, Snow Speeder (75074); Brand: LEGO; Review: As described, Satisfied customer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GROSSERY GANG Super Sized Figure Pack; Brand: Grossery Gang; Review: As described, Satisfied customer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO, Star Wars, Microfighters Series 2, Snow Speeder (75074); Brand: LEGO; Review: Fun little model that my kid loves to build. This series is fun to collect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars Rogue One K-2SO Figure 3.75 Inches; Brand: Star Wars; Review: As described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TABLETOPICS Family: Questions to Start Great Conversations; Brand: TableTopics; Review: as described; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon TCG: Random Cards From Every Series, 100 Cards In Each Lot; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As described, a few duplicates, but otherwise a good starter set; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon TCG: Random Cards From Every Series, 100 Cards In Each Lot Plus 7 Bonus Free Foil Cards; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As described, a few duplicates, but otherwise a good starter set; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon TCG: 100 Card Lot Rare, Common, Unc, Holo with 2 Ex Cards; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As described, a few duplicates, but otherwise a good starter set; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Tyrunt (61/111) - XY Furious Fists; Brand: Pokemon; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Florges-BREAK (104/162) - XY BREAKthrough; Brand: Pokemon; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Marowak-BREAK (79/162) - XY BREAKthrough; Brand: Pokemon; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Luxray-Break (47/122) - XY BREAKPoint - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Golduck-Break (18/122) - XY BREAKPoint - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Delphox BREAK (14/124) - XY Fates Collide - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ditto - Fossil - 18 [Toy]; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Tyrantrum (62/111) - XY Furious Fists; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon: Charizard 9-Pocket Portfolio; Brand: Ultra Pro; Review: As expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Zoroark-BREAK (92/162) - XY BREAKthrough; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Raichu-BREAK (50/162) - XY BREAKthrough; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Lugia BREAK (79/124) - XY Fates Collide - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Feraligatr (17/119) - XY Phantom Forces - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: Satisfied Customer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Gyarados (21/98) - Ancient Origins - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: Satisfied Customer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Typhlosion (20/162) - XY BREAKthrough - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: Satisfied Customer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Meganium (3/122) - XY BREAKPoint - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: Satisfied Customer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Aegislash-EX (65/119) - XY Phantom Forces - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Alakazam-EX (25/124) - XY Fates Collide - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Audino-EX (84/124) - XY Fates Collide - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Mega-Alakazam-EX (26/124) - XY Fates Collide - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Alakazam-EX (125/124) - XY Fates Collide - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Flareon-EX (RC28) - Generations - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Pikachu (RC29) - Generations - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Mega-Gardevoir-EX (RC31) - Generations - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Chesnaught (11/162) - XY BREAKthrough - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Haxorus (111/162) - XY BREAKthrough - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: satisfied customer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Sylveon-EX (RC32) - Generations - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Zygarde-EX (54/124) - XY Fates Collide - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: satisfied customer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon TCG XY Trainer Kit Latias and Latios; Brand: Pokmon; Review: As described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UltraPro Pokemon Card Binder Featuring Pikachu (9-Pocket Album/Portfolio Holds 90-180 Cards); Brand: UltraPro; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon 820650801051 TCG: XY Trainer Kit-Pikachu Libre & Suicune 2-Player Learn-to-Play Set (Discontinued by Manufacturer), Multicolor; Brand: Pokemon; Review: As described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Camerupt-EX (29/160) - XY Primal Clash - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Trevenant-EX (19/160) - XY Primal Clash - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Kyurem-EX (25/98) - Ancient Origins - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Emboar-EX (14/122) - XY BREAKPoint - Holo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon - Golem-EX (46/83) - Generations; Brand: Pokemon; Review: as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Siskiyou NCAA Toothbrush; Brand: Siskiyou; Review: Roll Tide; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Topperscot by Boelter Brands NCAA Glitter Blimp Ornament; Brand: Boelter Brands; Review: Great gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WinCraft NCAA University of Alabama 89334010 Street/Zone Sign, 4.5" x 17"; Brand: WinCraft; Review: worked great for bama wreath; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 6*LED Light Walking Stick Sponge Handle Adjustable Folding Cane Walking Stick With Carrying Case (Black); Brand: Live life; Review: Dad died before he could use it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forever Collectibles NCAA College Plastic Ball Holiday Tree Ornament Set (12 Pack) - Pick Team; Brand: Forever Collectibles; Review: good gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rico NCAA High-Res Plastic Street Sign; Brand: Rico Industries; Review: good gift; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Some have come close (Eddings,Jordan,Feist) but none have ever surpast Tolkein. Don't bother buying just one book to see if you like it,go for the boxed set and save the aggro of having to wait 48hrs for Amazon to send you the rest! The Hobbit is the perfect place to start your romp through Middle Earth, it's easy going and leaves you with a warm feeling! LoR starts off the same way, then BANG it hits you with the hardcore stuff and you'll never be the same again! For you die hards out there the Silmarillion will be the cherry on the cake(Middle Earth is not all Hobbits u know! ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Some have come close (Eddings,Jordan,Feist) but none have ever surpast Tolkein. Don't bother buying just one book to see if you like it,go for the boxed set and save the aggro of having to wait 48hrs for Amazon to send you the rest! The Hobbit is the perfect place to start your romp through Middle Earth, it's easy going and leaves you with a warm feeling! LoR starts off the same way, then BANG it hits you with the hardcore stuff and you'll never be the same again! For you die hards out there the Silmarillion will be the cherry on the cake(Middle Earth is not all Hobbits u know! ); 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: Some have come close (Eddings,Jordan,Feist) but none have ever surpast Tolkein. Don't bother buying just one book to see if you like it,go for the boxed set and save the aggro of having to wait 48hrs for Amazon to send you the rest! The Hobbit is the perfect place to start your romp through Middle Earth, it's easy going and leaves you with a warm feeling! LoR starts off the same way, then BANG it hits you with the hardcore stuff and you'll never be the same again! For you die hards out there the Silmarillion will be the cherry on the cake(Middle Earth is not all Hobbits u know! ); 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: Some have come close (Eddings,Jordan,Feist) but none have ever surpast Tolkein. Don't bother buying just one book to see if you like it,go for the boxed set and save the aggro of having to wait 48hrs for Amazon to send you the rest! The Hobbit is the perfect place to start your romp through Middle Earth, it's easy going and leaves you with a warm feeling! LoR starts off the same way, then BANG it hits you with the hardcore stuff and you'll never be the same again! For you die hards out there the Silmarillion will be the cherry on the cake(Middle Earth is not all Hobbits u know! ); 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: Some have come close (Eddings,Jordan,Feist) but none have ever surpast Tolkein. Don't bother buying just one book to see if you like it,go for the boxed set and save the aggro of having to wait 48hrs for Amazon to send you the rest! The Hobbit is the perfect place to start your romp through Middle Earth, it's easy going and leaves you with a warm feeling! LoR starts off the same way, then BANG it hits you with the hardcore stuff and you'll never be the same again! For you die hards out there the Silmarillion will be the cherry on the cake(Middle Earth is not all Hobbits u know! ); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: adidas Performance Men's adiLight Slide SC Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Wow. These are really comfortable. For me, perfect in every way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Men's GEL Nimbus 17 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I have used Nimbus through 5 versions now. This is the best of the last 5 Nimbus versions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Men's GEL Nimbus 17 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I have used Nimbus through 5 versions now. This is the best of the last 5 Nimbus versions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saucony Men's Triumph ISO 2 Running Shoe; Brand: Saucony; Review: Been using Asics Nimbus for 10 years. Tried this because of an Amazon review. Very happy. Will not go back to Asics. One difference is these have much more support for ball of foot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DALIX 14" Small Duffle Bag Two Toned Gym Travel Bag; Brand: DALIX; Review: Perfect size; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lipper International 8896 Bamboo Wood Custom Fit Adjustable Kitchen Drawer Dividers, Set of 2; Brand: Lipper International; Review: This is so cool! It just pops in the with the tension bar in two seconds! Then -wow-it stays very firmly put. The color looks built in to my drawers too. Looks way better than those plastic colored ones everybody seems to have. My kitchen gadget drawers have gone to distaster to fabulous with almost no effort. Wish they made these for deep kitchen drawers too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Med+ Bathroom Medicine Cabinet Organizer for Makeup, Contact Lenses, Solution, Cotton Balls - Clear; Brand: InterDesign; Review: This is just the thing to organize your cabinet. It has just the right design for my family's stuff. REally like that it is very thick, strong plastic yet still clear. Cleans very easily. Stays up in the cabinet even with tall toothbrushes-does not tip over. Have tried several of these kind of things that were too flimsy to be useful. This one is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orka by Mastrad Bag Dispenser, Orange & Red; Brand: Mastrad; Review: This bag seems too small to do any good. Although it does list the size-which I should have thought about more. The other issue is that the hole for bags to come out is not ideal. If you have several bags in there a bigger thicker bag can get stuck in there or make others stick. It does seem nicely sewn together and is very cheerful looking,; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heavy Glass Drinking Glasses (Crystal Style Cut), 6" tall, MADE IN USA; Brand: Greenbrier International; Review: This is a very nice glass. It is super thick and nicely cut. Made in USa Too! This is a winner of a glass. Much better than I have seem around for many many years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From The Earth - Olive Wood Palm Tree Christmas Ornament - Fair Trade & Handmade; Brand: From The Earth; Review: Nice detail. Quality item. Varnished, Very interesting tree trunk; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnetic Advent Wreath and Candles for Christmas Decoration; Brand: Religious Gifts; Review: Super for Sunday School. Students loved this!! Lots of information. Great for a center or to teach a small class.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: May I Please Have a Cookie? (Scholastic Readers, Level 1); Author: Jennifer Morris; Review: Great Book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shark Attack! (Ready, Freddy! #24); Author: Visit Amazon's Abby Klein Page; Review: bought for nephew and he enjoyed everyone of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ready, Freddy! #23: A Very Crazy Christmas; Author: Visit Amazon's Abby Klein Page; Review: bought for nephew and he enjoyed everyone of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine D. Hughes Page; Review: Love this Book!! The kids love the animals!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ready, Freddy! #16: Ready, Set, Snow!; Author: Visit Amazon's Abby Klein Page; Review: bought for nephew and he enjoyed everyone of them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ready, Freddy! #26: The Giant Swing; Author: Abby Klein; Review: bought for nephew and he enjoyed everyone of them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiss The Cow! (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Phyllis Root Page; Review: This book is priceless and one of my girls favorite! So So Happy I found this book!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frozen Fever: Anna's Birthday Surprise (Disney Frozen) (Pictureback(R)); Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Julius Page; Review: adorable book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CRAZY COW: (A NOISY BOOK); Author: Jane Wolfe; Review: CUTE for a toddler but get ready for them to be button happy! The smiles on their face will be worth it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snowflake (Breyer Stablemates); Author: Kristin Earhart; Review: My 6 year old loved this whole series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Healer (The O'Malley Series #5); Author: Visit Amazon's Dee Henderson Page; Review: I am now in love with Dee Henderson and will be reading all of her books!! People complain about the narrator but I didn't find any issue with him. I don't buy the book for the narrator I buy it for the story and boy does Dee Henderson ever know how to tell a story. The whole O'Malley series is totally worth starting from the beginning and going through each book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Disclosure; Author: Visit Amazon's Dee Henderson Page; Review: This is the book that made me fall in love with Dee Henderson!! I am in the process of making my way through each and every one of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Pier Hotel at Harwich; City: Harwich Essex England; Review: Stayed here for two night on 17th October. On a works course so everything was paid for The service from the front desk, the restaurant and the night porter was fantastic Harwich as a town is not worth a visit, it has one decent restaurant (apart from this hotel) that is the chinese buffet down the road. Pubs are very quiet though they do have decent beer; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pontin s Prestatyn Sands Holiday Park; City: Prestatyn Denbighshire North Wales Wales; Review: Booked via the cheap sun holiday deal First impressions not too bad, check in was quick , though we didnt get there until 1730. In a second floor chalet (608). Accommodation as expected. Dated décor and finish but good enough for a cheap three day break Facilities. Good arcade, restaurant (ate there twice once for breakfast and once for dinner both times more than acceptable). Swimming pool extremely big and puts any Haven pool to shame. Great entertainment for kids, park, football, crazy golf, wall climbing Evening entertainment, one work shocking. The comment I put on my card when I left were "substandard" and "talentless". I remember a time that holiday centre put on decent shows, not here. In the Lunar bar all we got were 3 talentless bluecoats who tried to organise children's games but failed big time Shame that the bluecoats who should be the hub of a centre let it down so badly. A bit of staff training would go a long way into making this centre the jewel in Pontins crown; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Christchurch East Hotel; City: Christchurch Dorset England; Review: Two night stay in August 2013 with family two rooms booked, rooms given on same floor but not together Check-in was a little poor, was just given keys. No mention of restaurant, breakfast etc, no excuse as I was the only one at checkin Rooms decent, slightly older Premier Inn with no air conditioning but there were fans in rooms Used restaurant for breakfast and dinner one night. Breakfast surprisingly] good , well stocked and replenished regularly . Evening meal (beefeater) expensive, steak was tough but service was good and with a smile Check out, waited at reception for 5 minutes but no-one in sight so left keys behind desk Overall Reception needs to be more attentive Exepensive for a Premier Inn but most Premier Inn's in this area were expensive (market demand no doubt) Good breakfast Great base for Bournemouth etc; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel London St James; City: London England; Review: Stayed here for one night (28th October room 330), got a very good rate through booking a certain way ;-) After a long journey across the UK just after the storms had blocked the train lines we arrived at about 1500 hours. Check in was quick and efficient and the touch of a fruit juice was welcome, it was stated we received a free upgrade but wasn't sure about that as the room whilst excellent didn't seem upgraded, . The young lady at check in escorted us to our room and ensured a complete welcome. ROOM :- decorated in an art deco style, had a smallish flat screen TV and a decent music system beside the bed. All amenities needed were in room including iron/ironing board, bathrobes and slippers. The bed was soft and very comfortable, perfect for a nights sleep. Due to being late and seeing a show we didn't have the pleasure of sampling the bar and restaurant One BRILLIANT touch by the hotel was after I made a passing comment to the check in lady that the trip was for my wife's birthday. After we returned from a show (we will rock you -excellent !) , we had received a turn down service with individually decorated chocolates saying Happy Birthday to my wife - top quality service I have been to many hotels in many countries but this beats all of them hands down for service and attention to detail. When I return to London I will try and stay here again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge; City: Budapest Central Hungary; Review: This was my second trip to a Sofitel after visiting the London Sofitel (St James) last year. Got a really good deal with Expedia via their secret hotels page. Checked in at 1300 and was upgraded to a river view room (407). High quality furnishing/bedding and toiletries with the added bonus of a 42" TV. Sleep quality was excellent. Shower was quite high powered for a hotel so a bonus Front desk speedily dealt with requests such as supplying tea/coffee to the room Was only on a two night break so didn't try the breakfast (but at 27 euro was a bit pricey for my liking) Porter was excellent and informative as were the concierges every time we spoke to them. Hotel location is excellent as described on other reviews Will be using Sofitel again as both my London and Budapest trips have been 5 star Note to hotel as I know they read these reviews. Place a mirror on the desk near the power points , this will help guests who need to use their own appliances like hairdryers / straighteners etc; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bellingham Castle; City: Castlebellingham County Louth; Review: Was a guest at a weeding this weekend, beautiful grounds and location Bar was small for nearly 200 people but when meal was served in the larger room there was no issues with overcrowding. The waiting staff worked their socks off so much so that three people on my table (including me) tipped our waitress. Food was absolute quality, had the beef (or should I say the side of a cow as there was so much) which was cooked to perfection Didn't stay at the hotel but my parents did and they stated they were extremely happy with their rooms; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk; City: Dundalk County Louth; Review: only a one night stay for a wedding (at Castle bellingham) but service received from the staff we did meet was first class. Room was good, nice comfy bed and large bathroom . Decent fast wifi for a hotel Breakfast was buffet style which while decent didn't have the feel of a just cooked breakfast which I had at the Canal court in Newry the night before. Clena, quality hotel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canal Court Hotel Spa; City: Newry County Down Northern Ireland; Review: stayed here for one night on 31st July before moving onto dundalk. From check in until we checked out the service was first class. Stayed in room 321 and only problem we had was that there were no towels in the room, quick call to reception and towels were with us with 5 minutes, quality service. Wifi was free and a good strength which was a bonus Didnt eat in the hotel for dinner as fancied a curry but sampled the beer and the bar later with the rest of my party. Bar staff attentive and brought the extremely large orders to the table Breakfast was hot and freshly made , again service by staff was exemplary. fully recommend this hotel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carden Park Hotel; City: Broxton Chester Cheshire England; Review: stayed here for a golf weekend on room 219 (I've read the bad review of 217 which we were next door to and thankfully we didn't have the problems they suffered). Check in was hassle free, room was good, quite spacious and had two double beds. Some bathroom tiles were cracked so little touches like that need addressing Ate in the restaurant on both nights, on Friday night the speed of service was atrocious, a 1945 meal finally finished at 2200, fortunately Saturday took just over an hour. Breakfast was buffet style with a good selection so 5 stars there Played both courses, both keep in excellent condition and a test for any golfer, the clubhouse was a nice end to a testing round. Bar was well laid out, drinks were usual hotel prices ie So a mainly positive review apart from the the service in the restaurant on one of the night, though that might have been a one off. There was a conference being held by a company called Belmas who thought they owned the place and even asked us to stop talking when ordering drinks at the bar as they were doing a presentation in a PUBLIC bar.....they got the appropriate response !!!, not the hotel's fault but be aware that conferences do take place at this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Citrus Hotel Cheltenham By Compass Hospitality; City: Cheltenham Cotswolds England; Review: stayed with friends for Kevin Wilson Gig at the town hall Got there at 1300 and got space in the very small car park, was allowed to check in early which allowed us to drop bags off :-) stayed in twin room , decent size, large bathroom and a bonus of a 50" LCD TV. Only disappointment with room was the power of the shower which was a bit on the week side. Bed and pillows comfortable Buffet breakfast at 0900 was decent with a good selection, sausages not he best but exactly same as other hotels (as Im used to 100% meat sausages) Friendly staff and a very good stay, fully recommended over other Cheltenham hotels for facilities, location and the price which was alot less than comparable hotels (including premier and Holiday inn); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bank House Hotel Spa Golf BW Premier Collection; City: Bransford Malvern Hills Worcestershire; Review: Yearly golf weekend and chose due to TripAdvisor reviews ans interesting course layout. Hotel - check in staff very pleasant and professional. Stayed on a Breakfast and evening meal basis and food of decent quality, only slight downside on the Sunday morning when it was busy we were were only given 1 slice of toast, when we asked for another one we were told no !!! Dinner - decent standard but on Saturday the sticky toffee pudding morphed into a chocolate cake . Bar area good but despite being a "sports" bar there was no Sky Sports but that option was on offer on the golf club . Free wifi which was a decent speed. Rooms excellent, shower powerful Didn't use spa so can't comment Overall a good hotel, excellent staff from reception, bar and cleaning; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heavy Metal (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titan A.E. (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993); Genres: Animation, Children; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rango (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut (1999); Genres: Animation, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Shadows (2012); Genres: Comedy, Horror, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Legend (2007); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Time Machine, The (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inglourious Basterds (2009); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Serenity (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2004); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beowulf (2007); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Half Baked (1998); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke (1978); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pineapple Express (2008); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Samurai, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Jeremiah Johnson (1972); Genres: Western; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Outlaw Josey Wales, The (1976); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shutter Island (2010); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ---; Brand: Celltime Inc; Review: The kit comes with an hd wide lense and telephoto lense with everything that is described on the product detail. I mainly bought the item for the wide lense but the kit was fun to use as well. at 18mm there is vignetting the closer you get to the object but its workable. The macro lense works well with close shots on my t3i starter 18-55 lense. The adapters are there for smaller mount to 58 mm mine is already 58mm, so in the storage it goes. The star lense was fun also and it needs some light hitting it to create the star effect. Goja also upgraded my two lense I mentioned as a bonus! Thanks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster Cable AICYP 220s iSplitter Mini Y-Adapter; Brand: Monster; Review: the splitter works right out of the box, but when moving around with it the wires produce static sounds to the head phones and speakers. one of those wires where you have to leave it sitting there and not move and not good for walking around with if you don't mind static noises from time to time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Universal Compact Bench Power Supply - 12 Amp Linear Regulated Home Lab Benchtop AC-to-DC 12V...; Brand: Pyramid; Review: works right out of the box and easy to use. simple and straight forward plug and play. I use this to power and test amps and subwoofers at home and boy this thing is good. the only problem is the twist connectors, the cap should have been a bit more sturdy and have contact on the bottom for better conductivity.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5-Inch 1TB 7200 RPM SATA III 32MB Cache Internal Hard Drive 0J22423; Brand: Hitachi; Review: The hard drive works right out of the box, just some slow sectors but overall it is quick and perfect for storage on my dell xps 1645 expansion drive slot. great stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BlueRigger 3.5mm to 2 RCA Male to Male Audio Auxiliary Adapter Stereo Y Splitter Cable (25 Feet) - Supports; Brand: BlueRigger; Review: item works right out of the box, although there are some static when twisting the wires around a bit. This bugs me a bit but so far if i leave it alone it works fine. Thanks; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m); Brand: Vello; Review: The cables on this cord is very sturdy. Its been thrown around and works as supposed to. I use this for my canon camera and canon 430 flash. No delays or anything it shoots just like it was attached on the camera.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chromo Inc. Rechargeable Ultra-Bright LED 36 Camera / Video Light Flash with Hot Shoe and Tripod Adapter for Canon; Brand: Chromo Inc; Review: This light will blind you, i didn't know it was that strong till i turned it on first time operating it. good for videos and night photography. It is also very portable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VSTN Dell Venue 8 Pro (Windows 8.1) ultra-thin Smart Cover; Brand: VSTN; Review: The case is a bit bulky but does its job. It's a snug fit and adds a sturdy feel to my tablet. The plus is the way it folds and stays that way due to its good magnets in the cover. The top cover stays closed when it is suppose to and the back camera is not affected by the case opening. So far the cover is a must if you bring your tablet outside and travel around. It does an excellent job as a affordable cover.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Sunland Hotel; City: Ialyssos Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: the sunland is billed as a3 star hotel that has undergone a recent development. it is in fact a basic low budget hotel, the holiday brouchure shows the best side of the hotel not the main part. the hotel is clean but basic our room was adequate on the second floor overlooking the swimming pool. the room was small with a noisy aircon and a small fridge that at the lowest temp did not keep drinks very cold. the room is billed for three persons it had two single beds joined, and the third bed being a conctrete shelf with a thin mattress. the toilet bathroom was small the shower was hand held with decent pressure, shower gel was supplied. the sink was tilted at an angle and the pressure for this was very poor, the plug leaked faster that the tap could supply. both swimming pools where clean but seemed to have a high chlorine content. food...the dining room was small and the food basic, the normal salads fish meat, pasta chips potatoes. not a bad qualitity but seemed to cool down quickly, the food seemed to be prepared at the nearby blue bay hotel and transported by open back truck to the sunland. the drinks where freely available from dispensers and beer was available on a help yourself basis the same with tea and coffee. the hotel seemed to be run for the dutch and germans who took over the site, you are able to use the blue bay hotel which was about a 5min walk the facilities are far superior in a modern hotel complex which would rate a 4 star and is on the beach. the beach it self is very stoney and the sea was very rough not suitable for young children , plenty of water sports as this side of rhodes is very windy. this was a blessing as the temperature was very hot. the rep wasnot around very often. on arrival at the airport we could not find a rep and when we did we were told to wait as we had a taxi and left about 10 mins later she did come back handed us a letter and put us in a cab we had a short 10mins journey to the hotel. the rep at the hotel did not push us into buying any trips and was laid back in his attitude maybe a bit too far laid back! if you want a trip use sigma coaches which is just out of the front of the hotyel and to the right by a supermarket. there a water park in front of the hotel with a discont for hotel users. we took two trips lindos which we recomend it is 3000 steps to the accropolis with no barriers between you and a 400 ft drop!!!!but well worth it the lace sellers are a con as it is not hand made. rhodes town is the other trip we took by local bus the old town is well worth it go in the evening an wander qaround; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Couples Negril; City: Negril Westmoreland Parish Jamaica; Review: the only wat to describe this resort is to say fantatsic we chose to get married and the whole event was managed in a very high and professional manner the hotel is very clean and the food excellent, staff were very attentive and friendly at all times we had the all inclusive package and went on many trips the highlight being the scuba and the dolphins.it was a fantasic place to get married on white sands and blue sea.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pink House Bed and Breakfast; City: Weymouth Dorset England; Review: very pleasant b&b good breakfast with a wide choice from full english to cearals Keith and Sue are excellent hosts. room was very comfortable and clean power shower was very welcome , tea and coffee availabe in room. the high light was the bed high quality and very very condusive to a good nights sleep. parking was good. B&B was about a five min drive to town and beach on main road. only downside is that Weymouth council charge excessivly for parking, but there is a bus stop right outside On our last day as we were about to leave our car developed a fault and sue made us very welcome while we waited with coffee in the garden overall a very pleasant stay would reccomend to any one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Imperial Hotel; City: Eastbourne East Sussex England; Review: stayed for two nights on KGB offer good value, on Saturday night we were disappointed by the attitude of the head waiter, we ordered dinner in the morning and told it was from 7pm onwards we arrived at 07:08 only to be told dinner was finished!!!! and we were too late as kitchen was closed, offered salad not pleased as was a birthday treat for my wife, who was suffering from burns to her foot and could not walk very fast. had to dine out head waiter very rude told us that dinner was at 7 any later no dinner, what had happened to our food I wonder, The dinner menu said 7pm but no mention of finish time. We felt that the service was very draconian would not use again or recommend; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Montepiedra; City: Dehesa de Campoamor Orihuela Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: stayed at the hotel in April good rooms clean and tidy staff very helpful food good and breakfast very good, our room was by pool so nice area used hotel as a base for house hunting parking was ok area quiet but just what we wanted good access to main roads a good stay; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with Wikipedia articles as follows:
Title: superposition theorem; Description: theorem in electrical physics providing a relationship between voltages of branches of a bilateral linear circuit
Title: Júnior Caiçara; Description: Footballer
Title: Kevin-Prince Boateng; Description: Ghanaian association football player
Title: Mikel Arteta; Description: Spanish association football player
Title: Alexander Nübel; Description: German footballer
Title: Xabi Alonso; Description: Spanish footballer
Title: Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense; Description: association football club in Brazil
Title: PFC Litex Lovech; Description: association football club in Bulgaria
Title: Torino F.C.; Description: Italian football club
Title: Franco Di Santo; Description: Argentinian association football player
Title: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse; Description: arena in downtown Cleveland
Title: Sidney Sam; Description: German footballer
Title: Felipe Santana; Description: Brazilian footballer
Title: Gary Rowett; Description: English association football player and manager
Title: FC Volendam; Description: Dutch association football club
Title: SD Eibar; Description: Spanish Association Football Club | wikirec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Dayton South; City: Dayton Ohio; Review: I stayed at this place for 5 days and my stay was wonderful. The hotel is very clean and they have maintained it nicely. The room was beautiful, comfortable and cozy. The surrounding is quiet and pleasant. It has indoor swimming pool also. They serve free breakfast. It doesn't have free internet inside the room but you can access it on hotel's computer in lobby area. The ladies at front desk were helpful and check-in/out was easy. It has Quiznos, McDonalds, Car rental and gas station near by.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Niagara Falls NY; City: Niagara Falls New York; Review: We read bad reviews about this hotel but we thought to give it a try since ours was a short stay. The hotel was really clean and in good shape. The room was big and had two queen beds, TV, refrigerator and all basic facilities. Shower was working fine and fresh towels were provided. The front desk was quite helpful. This place served regular breakfast and the lady helping with breakfast was really sweet and helpful. This hotel has convenient parking just behind the hotel. Also if you don't want to take your car to falls, you can catch trolley just in front of this hotel. Overall, we were really satisfied with our stay in this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twin Pines onTrout Lake; City: Diamond Point Lake George New York; Review: I stayed at this place during Memorial Day weekend with friends. When we called for booking, only 2 Ash type cottages were left so we got them. Living here was superb experience! The cottages were clean. They also provided bed sheets, blankets and towels. The kitchen was well equipped with fridge, stove, oven and utensils. They provide woods for fire which you can buy for 25 or 30 bucks. There was a grill outside the cottage for barbeque. The location of this place is excellent. It is just 10 miles from Lake George and this place has a big area for cottages. It has private lake area on Trout Lake including a small beach. They have chairs on beach and one sitting area with patio chairs-tables just near by the beach. The view of the lake and mountains was amazing from here!! We enjoyed our breakfast here :). They have kayaks, canoes and raw-boats and they are many in numbers. Though all the cottages were full of guests, we always got boats. This lake is not as busy as Lake George so boating and swimming here was real fun. There were two tennis-courts, table-tennis and pool tables etc. A lot of things to do!! Tom, the owner of the property, is really nice and helpful person. I would like them to improve on these things: providing better bed sheets and blankets, properly working stove and oven in the kitchen, provide hand soaps in bathrooms. Overall, very satisfied with the place and will definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stargazer Inn and Suites; City: Monterey Monterey County California; Review: We stayed at this place for one night while visiting Monterey and Carmel during pacific highway drive. We liked this hotel. Check-in and check-out were easy. The room was nice and big enough. Bed was very comfortable. The room had sofa, TV, refrigerator, microwave and coffee-maker. Bathroom was clean, nice and had Neutrogena products. It had Jacuzzi tub inside it which we used and liked. They served good breakfast including muffins and waffle. The breakfast room was small but people kept moving so wasn't a problem. Parking lot was small. This place is bit far from Cannery Row but it didn't take much time driving there from Cannery Row. All in all, we were satisfied with the place for the price we paid and would like to stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin O Hare; City: Rosemont Illinois; Review: We stayed here for one night. The hotel is very big. The rooms were big and clean. Beds were very comfortable, bathroom was really good. We booked two rooms. One of the rooms didn't have refrigerator. Everything else was okay. My only complaint is parking. You need to pay 25$ for parking!! That's too much. I am not sure other hotels in this area also charge parking fees.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Elephant Court; City: Thekkady Idukki District Kerala; Review: Our experience with this hotel was superb! The reception, rooms, amenities and food - everything was up to the mark. I read the reviews on TripAdvisor and then booked this hotel and our experience was really good. The staff was very helpful and accomodating. I really loved the patio/balcony in our room and felt like sitting there for hours.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Jeff Beck: Performing This Week... Live at Ronnie Scott's; Brand: Jeff Beck; Review: This isn't just a DVD, it's an experiance. Simply Amazing. What a quartet. Blanket alone is worth the price of the Blue Ray DVD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pyaar Impossible!; Brand: Uday Chopra; Review: I first saw this movie on Netflix. I was so impressed that I bought it on Blue Ray. This is probably the best Romantic Musical Comedy that I have ever seen. For the most part the film is in Hindi but there is a lot of english dialog in it. All five music videos are fantastic. Any of them would become a top 10 hit if it had exposure. I find myself singing them in the car. Blue Ray video and soundtrack quality is excellent. What can I say? This film is a sleeper. I love this film.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Violin Concerto / Symphony No 9; Brand: ; Review: I purchased this Blue Ray partly on the existing review that gave it 5 stars. Artistically he is right. It is and amazing performence. The problem is that the source video is not done to todays standards. This concert was recorded in 2002. The blue ray seems to be a conversion from a lower definintion recording. Also the audio is not up to speed when compared to more recent recordings. It just isn't up to the quality of the following Blue Ray Concerts. 1. Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, Achucarro, London Symphony 2. Beethoven Piano Concertos, Barenboim, Staatskapelle Berlin 3. Herbert von Karajan Memorial Concert, Ozawa, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Berliner Philharmoniker I would definately recommend this recording. It is an amazing performance. However, I will only give it 4 stars due to the less than superior video and audio quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Covert Affairs: Season 2; Brand: Piper Perabo; Review: This is a fast moving and entertaining spy show. Piper makes her character real. The supporting cast has excellent chemistry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Veronica Mars: Season 1; Brand: Kristen Bell; Review: The things I like best about this series are (1) that it always a new mystery. (2) there is a thread of background mysteries and (3) the characters have many sides. One week you can hate someone and the next week you feel empathy for them and their situation. I definitely recommend this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Legs VHS; Brand: ; Review: It was funny but the story line was kind of weak.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Detective; Brand: Various; Review: Two great Actors. Many great supporting actors. Excellent story. True Detective's. I recommend it to my friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park Collection (Jurassic Park / The Lost World: Jurassic Park / Jurassic Park III); Brand: Sam Neill; Review: Bought this during the Amazon pre Christmas Sales. Glad I did. All four films with 3D versions of 1 and 4.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nobel Prize Concert: Joshua Bell; Brand: Sakari Oramo; Review: The Tchaikovsky Concerto is perfect. Performance, sound quality and video are perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chopin Piano Concertos; Brand: ; Review: This is an excellent version of the Beethoven Concertos. The performance is amazing. The sound quality and video are excellent. I live far from any major city. Blue Ray concerts like these Concertos allow me to experience the Arts. I'm very appreciative that Amazon makes it so easy to find them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STAR WARS: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI) [Russian Import, English included by default, Region Free]; Brand: Hayden Christensen; Review: Nothing I can say will overstate how good this set is. I watched the episodes in numerical order. George Lucas is truly a genius.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Martian; Brand: Matt Damon; Review: Matt Damon at his best. Excellent story, Excellent acting, Excellent effects. The story never gets boring. also,This is the best 3d movie I've ever seen. The 3d enhances the film, it never distracts from the film.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Europakonzert 2015; Brand: Sir Simon Rattle; Review: This is an excellent concert. The Sibelius Violin Concerto is wonderful. Audio is perfect and video editing is excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Girl; Brand: Abigail Breslin; Review: This movie will become a cult classic. The story line is really good. Abigail Breslin really pulls off the part. She's not a little girl any more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power; Brand: Tim Blake Nelson; Review: A very interesting history of a true American Hero. Without him we would of lost the Cold War.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Naruto; Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Gungrave; Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Seinen, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Naruto Movie 1: Dai Katsugeki!! Yuki Hime Shinobu Houjou Dattebayo!; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Historical, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: D.Gray-man; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody; Genres: Action, Adventure, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Kaze no Stigma; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 1; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Bleach Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion - Mou Hitotsu no Hyourinmaru; Genres: Action, Adventure, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 2 - Kizuna; Genres: Action, Martial Arts, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Bleach Movie 3: Fade to Black - Kimi no Na wo Yobu; Genres: Action, Comedy, Shounen, Super Power, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Second Cup On Whyte; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: In here every morning and I'm always greeted with a smile and a great cup of coffee. The only coffee company I'll support on Whyte Ave.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prairie Noodle Shop; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: Went in for lunch last week and had the Spicy Garlic Miso Pork. Tasted great, service was quick, and it wasn't the most expensive meal I've eaten. Will definitely be coming back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock Shop; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: Arguably one of the worst music stores in Edmonton. They don't let you play any instruments on the walls unless you're a "serious buyer" (how do I know if I want to buy the instrument if I've never played it?) and their staff are too busy shredding metal licks behind the counter to possibly concider helping you out. Check out L&M and save yourself some time instead of wasting it coming here.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Long & McQuade; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: I've spent more money at this store than anywhere else. And they say drugs are addicting. Joking aside, the staff here are attentive and actually care about your use for the gear you're looking at. They also offer dirt cheap rentals and awesome warranties. If you're looking for recording gear, one of the best locations in town hands down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: McDonalds; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: Easily one of the worst managed McDonalds in the city. Breakfast rush is consistently understaffed, and the manager is nowhere to be found abandoning their team to fend for themselves. Waited over half an hour for my food today. Skip this location, find another.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stang Guitars; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: Tyler, Rory, and the rest of the gang at Stang are rad. They're all local musicians trying to help out the city and the scene, and they offer excellent curated gear at very reasonable prices. Will definitely be back many times. Be sure to pay them a visit - they're located conveniently off 99 Street right by Whyte Ave.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marco's Famous; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: Best donairs in Edmonton, hands down. I've tried nearly every other place, and this one is the only one that isn't overly greasy, has flavour, good sized portions, and doesn't kill my wallet. They also have homemade shakes - the orange creamsicle is the bomb!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Namaste India; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: Used to frequent the west end location, but decided to stop here for the lunch buffet. Great tasting food, bottomless naan, and prompt service. Will definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saigon Taste; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: I've spent (and will continue to spend) way too much money here. The pho is too good not to. Their lunch specials are incredibly cheap, have massive portions, and taste amazing. And when I can't go in person, I can order on Skip The Dishes. The staff are great and always remember my order!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Feast for Crows (Song of Ice and Fire); Author: Visit Amazon's George R.R. Martin Page; Review: Soooooo Good! I can not wait for the rest of the series! This entire series is so good. It has been a long time since I found myself trapped in a book series and not wanting out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Feast for Crows; Author: Visit Amazon's George R. R. Martin Page; Review: Soooooo Good! I can not wait for the rest of the series! This entire series is so good. It has been a long time since I found myself trapped in a book series and not wanting out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments); Author: Visit Amazon's Cassandra Clare Page; Review: The premise of the mortal instruments series is great, especially if you are into the occult or wars between heaven and hell. However, there are aspects of the love story that I find to be convoluted and distracting. There are times where I scanned and skipped whole sections because I found the love affair between the main characters to be on the brink of nauseating. If you can get past the whiny, teen angst of the Protagonists confused little girl mentality, the rest of the book is really great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mongoliad: Book One (The Mongoliad Cycle); Author: Visit Amazon's Neal Stephenson Page; Review: This book was confusing and all around boring. I finished it hoping that it would at some point engage me... It did not.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nephilim eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Williams Page; Review: The story was okay, but it was so hard to get past all of the typos, misspelled, and omitted words.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Subtle Signs You May Have Clogged Arteries; Abstract: These surprising clues can point to clogged arteries and underlying heart disease.; Category: health
Title: How tall are your favorite male stars?; Abstract: Alexander Skarsgard, Bruno Mars and more celebs' real heights are revealed...; Category: entertainment
Title: Wildfires, power outages, now flooding? California has a dam problem and desert communities might be in danger; Abstract: A new report by the Army Corps of Engineers says Californians may have to add risk of flooding in desert communities to their list of hardships.; Category: weather
Title: Jillian Michaels Says Intermittent Fasting 'Isn't Actually Good For Weight Loss'; Abstract: "That's just not true."; Category: health
Title: Katie Holmes Talks About That Bra and Cardigan Moment; Abstract: Katie Holmes Talks About That Bra and Cardigan Moment; Category: lifestyle
Title: Review: Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson will break your heart in the masterful 'Marriage Story'; Abstract: Charlie Barber (Adam Driver) is a director. Nicole Barber (Scarlett Johansson) is an actress. For years they have worked together at the same avant-garde theater company, and for years they have also been husband and wife, with a son, Henry (Azhy Robertson), who is now 8. At home one night in their Brooklyn apartment, Charlie offers Nicole a note on her latest performance, a longtime habit ...; Category: news
Title: Several Birds Found Dead On Huntington Beach Test Positive For 'Very Unexpected' Type Of Botulism; Abstract: They became infected with a type of botulism more commonly detected in humans.; Category: health | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Pillow Thoughts; Author: Visit Amazon's Courtney Peppernell Page; Review: It was a nice read before bed time ( go figure from the title. ) I'm glad I bought it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Read This If: A Collection of Essays that Prove Someone Else Gets it, Too; Author: Thought Catalog; Review: There was a few in the book that was alright. I think the concept of this book is awesome. Good encouragement. It just wasn't for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Odes; Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Olds Page; Review: I can't really describe how much I love the way that Sharon Olds writes her odes but this book is worth buying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Fur: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jardine Libaire Page; Review: I really did not like this book like I thought I would. Although, I do like how the author writes, but I don't like the story or the characters or anything in it for that matter. I'm not a prude or anything but I couldn't even keep reading the book bc the "sexually obsessed" scene were just too much. If I wanted to read a cochina novel I would've spent less money. And also I don't like how she developed the characters and at times I felt like the book had so many different directions but at he same time keeping that they're obsessed with sex. Like I get it, you wanna bang and he's rich and she's poor. I don't really feel any "Romeo and Juliet" vibes at all. I feel bad bc I don't usually leave bad reviews, but I'm getting rid of this book bc I wouldn't even want my friends to read it. I'm sure there are some people who would like this tho, it's just not for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Out of the Easy; Author: Visit Amazon's Ruta Sepetys Page; Review: I absolutely loved this book. I finished it within two days. I love that the main character reacts through all the danger that life was throwing at her. She's witty, intelligent, but also the author captured the true feelings of being a woman in that time period. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who like to read "cinderella" like stories without all the gushy romance and fairy god mothers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: My Bodyguard (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shaun of the Dead (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Benjamin Franklin (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Station Agent (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Typhoid Mary: The Most Dangerous Woman in America: Nova (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fluffer (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Firefly (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Latter Days (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cradle Will Rock (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jeremiah: Season 1 (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Evolution (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Control Factor (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Regular Guys (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex in Chains (1928); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cirque Du Soleil: Fire Within (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best of Travels in Europe with Rick Steves: British Isles (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just One Time (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Embalmer (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hidden Fuhrer: Hitler's Sexuality (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ocean Terrace Condominium Suites; City: Lincoln City Oregon; Review: Have stayed at Ocean Terrace a few times now, 2 different rooms and still love this place! The swimming pool is kept at 90 degrees! The view is wonderful, rooms clean, the rates are the best especially during the week, non peak! No daily housekeeping but you really don't need it. For the lower room rates it's worth it. It's becoming our favorite place to stay!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort; City: Arlington Washington; Review: Traveling with family to visit Angel of the Winds casino and hotel. Stayed 2 nights. Accommodations were lovely with rooms that were large, clean and beds comfy! They have packages available that include hotel, fun books for the casino, breakfast and more. Casino was fun and not too smokey. Won a little, lost more! That is what gambling is but FUN! Sign up for casino card for points and we stayed for 3 days and ate free. All depends on how much you spend in casino. Katie's kitchen has cheap but good eats. The lounge and restaurant also has good food, use your casino points to reduce food costs. Casino slots were a little tight!! Maybe their paying for news hotel. But a fun get- a-way!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Pendleton Inn; City: Pendleton Oregon; Review: No elevator so if your traveling light or don't mind the stairs ask for first floor if you don't like stairs. Pool was outdoors and lovely. Free breakfast was pretty good! Clean and nice size rooms. We'd stay there again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Terrace Condominium Suites; City: Lincoln City Oregon; Review: Anniversary weekend stayed in unit #24. We've stayed at Ocean Terrace before but are trying different units to find the best fit for us. This king bed was very comfortable but the curtains and bedroom TV are very old and need to be replaced. The 2 lounge chairs in the livingroom are great! Comfy and relaxing. Our first time on 3rd floor and the view was fabulous. Pool was a bit on the cool side. They use to keep it at 90 degrees but it felt about 70. It would be nice to have it about 80-85! Grounds are always kept nice. Condo was clean and decor was fine. Top 5 rooms we've stayed in but still looking for the one we would call "the best". Rates are good but since each condo is privately own we have found they have each needed a little updating. All in all still one of our places to stay in Lincoln. Love having a kitchen but didn't use it this time. Ate out. Found Nelscott cafe and Wildflower Grill restaurants were fabulous!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inn at the Prom; City: Seaside Oregon; Review: My husband and I live in Portland Oregon and travel to the beach quite often. We have our favorite places to stay but are always willing to try new places. We're not especially picky and in all our hotel and restaurant evaluations we've never rated any below average until now. Found this hotel on Booking.com and it was rated 4 and a half. Looked online and pictures of rooms looked good sized. Well that was DECEIVING! Room 15 upper floor ocean view was between 2 outside rooms that had windows and were larger. Our room was like a long hallway! Don't know how they can call this room a "King Suite "! It's not big enough to be called a Suite! It's only 1 room! CONS: 1. Room very small even for 2 people and was advertised room for 3. The 3rd person is suppose to sleep in the small fold out couch near the patio which when folded out is right up against the king bed and patio door! You can't even walk between the beds! 2. Kitchen not a full kitchen. Oven but no cooking dishes, hot pads, or baking sheet! Why have an oven that you can't use? This unit should have an apartment size oven not a full. 3. Sink is a very small bar sink. Can't fit dishes in it! 4. No dish washer so all dishes washed by hand so glasses and eating utensils are not sanitized! The cleanliness of the dishes are left up to the previous customers ability to wash dishes. Got a supposedly "clean" fork to use and it still had food stuck to it! Yuk! This is not a very sanitized way to keep your customers from getting sick. This unit should have an apartment size dishwasher. 5. Not enough counter space to cook. 6. Fridge was so small had to use ice chest we brought to keep everything cold. Fridge wasn't even turned on when we arrived! Warm fridge! So if you're planning on cooking in forget this place. 7. No night stand on one side of bed. There's not enough room in the room for another night stand. 8. Couch is a love seat crammed in the corner. Remove couch and put table and 2 chairs so we have a place to eat. 9. No counter top area in the bathroom. The bathroom is large why not a larger vanity with counter area? 10. Ice bucket is a plastic cup! Ice bucket that retains cold ice would be nice. 11. Kitchen waste basket is so small it's bathroom size. Large kitchen garbage can. 12. TV wires need to be hidden behind TV not hanging below TV 13. Parking is ridiculous! So small. 14.Walls very thin! Can hear everything in rooms next to you! PRO: 1. King bed was comfortable. 2. Bathroom was large and Jacuzzi tub nice 3. Patio large. 4. Nice view 5. Pictures on walls of old seaside were great 6. Fireplace lovely 7. Towels and sheets nice quality 8. Front yard with sitting chairs is lovely and; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa; City: Lahaina Maui Hawaii; Review: Over all nice hotel but rooms are ready to ne updated for the price. Housekeeping is excellent. Very clean rooms. Staff extremely hospitable, helpful and friendly. Don't like that they charged are credit card $500 upon arrival without letting us know. The room card was not activated so we could get in and out of self parking had to go back to front desk. Steak House was excellent food and service but needs some kind of entertainment like pianist. Japengo Restaurant was good food but there was a singer for patio but crazy radio channel for inside dining. Could use some kind of Japanese spa type music. Needs more attention of picking up trash around pool area especially under waterfall bathrooms. Tube ride was great and large pool very spacious. Need more chairs and covered areas for shade.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Perry Ellis Twin Extra Long Microfiber Sheet Set, Charcoal; Brand: Perry Ellis; Review: I bought these for my 2 grandsons who are leaving for college in the fall. The masculine color worked well and the fabric feels soft. I don't know how they will wash or if they will pill. Price was right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Cookie Press with Stainless Steel Disks and Storage Case; Brand: OXO; Review: I replaced my Grandmother's cookie press which was quite old, but still worked well until my puppy chewed it up. This one is so much easier to use!!! It is easy to get the cookies uniform in size since it is a trigger that you pull to spit out a cookie. That being said, the cookies are smaller than other presses which is OK, but if you are using a favorite recipe , you will need to teak and adjust your baking times. I ruined my first couple of batches. It is compact and stores easily. I highly recommend this press!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pastry Tart Tamper Polvoron Shaper by Ddaisy; Brand: Ddaisy; Review: On time and as expected. This thing works wonderfully in my little tassie pans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safavieh Florida Shag Collection Scrolling Vine Grey Graceful Swirl Area Rug (9'6" x 13'); Brand: Safavieh; Review: Love this rug!! It arrived sooner than expected. It was well packed and in excellent condition. There was no odor other than a new carpet smell when we were unwrapping it. The color is more of a pale tan than cream, but it works well for me. I am glad that I didn't get hung up on the negative reviews and purchased it. I replaced a rug that was more than double the cost and this one is much nicer. Don't hesitate on this one...it is a great buy! One note of caution, if you have mobility issues this is an uneven surface and may not be your best choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Madison Park Caelie Queen Size Quilt Bedding Set - Aqua,; Brand: Madison Park; Review: I love this set. I returned the queen and bought a king since my queen mattress is a very deep one and the queen didn't cover the mattress and foundation. I ultimately ended up repurchasing a queen as well for the smaller shams. I liked the set well enough to splurge like that. I use the extra quilt as a spare blanket. Love the look!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AGPTEK Rolling Shower Curtain Rings-Set of 12 Twinkle Diamond Decorative Hooks, Silver; Brand: AGPTEK; Review: Item is pretty, but not as substantial as I would have liked. They look very nice, but just not sure of the durability.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Faux Silk Fabric Shower Curtain: Shimmering Metallic Accents (White); Brand: Duck River Textiles; Review: Very pretty and simple shower curtain. Most were so busy with patterns, but this is just simple elegance. I love it in the guest bathroom. A++; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tupperware Corkscrew with White Handle; Brand: Tupperware; Review: Once you use a Tupperware corkscrew, you will never use anything else. A+++; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MRC Wood Products Personalized Family Name Sign with Scalloped Edge; Brand: MRC Wood Products; Review: Beautiful, and a great wedding gift! I was in need of two wedding gifts and the registries really didn't have anything personal to purchase. I really like to buy a personal gift for a wedding and found these plaques. They are beautiful. They are simple enough to go with contemporary taste but simple enough for a more traditional home. The order came quickly and we were extremely satisfied.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Healer: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Carol Cassella Page; Review: After reading "Oxygen", I could not wait to read Carol's new book "Healer." Unfortunately, I found "Healer" to be a disappointing read. It lacked the suspense of her first book and I felt like I kept reading and reading waiting for it to become interesting which never happened.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes; Author: Visit Amazon's Shauna Niequist Page; Review: I chose to order this book from my extensive Amazon Wishlist after reading the rave reviews by notable writers that I respect. Unfortunately my own review of this book will not be as glowing. I found the stories in this book to be engaging and at times full of profound wisdom that I was hungry for; I mean as women, we often struggle with self-image, the summer bathing suit battle, aging and unrealistic expectations of ourselves. I was particularly inspired by the chapter Run in which the author shares her commitment to train and run a marathon and the chapter What my mother taught mein which she honors her mother at age 60 and shares her mothers words that the best is yet to come. Being in a life stage in which my children are grown adults and my career beginning anew due to an unexpected move to a new city, the words that the best is yet to come were certainly encouraging. Although, Shauna can be quite engaging in her story telling, the book seemed to be lacking in substance. The author writes from a life of privilege that very few women or men can relate. She talks about extensive travel, dinner parties with placards and centerpieces, summers spent at the lake house and her menus reflect this upper echelon lifestyle. As she attempts to share her very real personal struggles, she interweaves those with escapes to the west coast to visit friends, or plans to celebrate anniversaries in Paris as if that is the norm. The title of the book led the reader to believe that the author would share biblical truths and yet the book is more focused social gatherings and the food and alcohol consumed at such gatherings. Being sensitive to those who struggle with addictions, I felt the book lacked any sensitivity in that area; nary an occasion or gathering was spoken of without great detail of the types and quantity of drinks served. This book really was a mixed bag for me; I wanted to love it for the way Shauna openly shares her life stories in a personable way that draws the reader in but sadly, I think that Shaunas life of privilege, travel and tons of loyal friends, is one that most of us cannot begin to relate to.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Connected: Curing the Pandemic of Everyone Feeling Alone Together; Author: Visit Amazon's Erin Davis Page; Review: This book held so much potential. Who has not felt loneliness, that gnawing pit in the stomach feeling that you do not belong, that you do not have a person in the world who you can rely on or just call to share good news or just to whine or chat with? Those in ministry often feel isolated and alone, caught in the trap of business but lacking the depth of friendship that comes from time together and honest, transparent sharing. Although Erin touches on all of this in her book, she misses the mark in that she uses the literary escape of humor or modern slang instead of deep personal stories which show the depth of her emotion. Like she was still hiding her pain. I felt as if the book was written for teens or young adults, which is the audience that the author primarily speaks to but it had so much more potential to reach an audience of all ages. I would recommend the book to a teen audience but would hesitate to recommend it to a more mature reader. The book had a modern feel with the hashtags and was biblically based with scriptures throughout but I just wanted more. More depth, more stories, more real. I think that this is the framework for an excellent book on a much needed topic, but I believe that the book was edited to make a tough topic approachable and what it ended up being was an ADD version jumping quickly from brief stories, to research facts, to bible stories and scripture to some advice giving and in doing so the author and editors missed the mark of an honest, transparent book that would truly leave a lasting impression and provide solutions and healing for the pandemic of this age, everyone feeling alone together.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer; Author: Visit Amazon's Priscilla Shirer Page; Review: Attended opening weekend of "War Room" at the invitation of friends who support Christian movies by attending opening weekends. Priscilla Shirer, author of "Fervent" co-stars as Elizabeth, a wife who becomes bitter at her inattentive husband and is challenged to fervent prayer as the answer. Although the movie at times fell victim to the plight of many Christian movies, too much miraculous recovery that does not portray real life; the movie was enjoyable with the humor of prayer warrior, Miss Clara. Then, I attended The Fervent Tour live event with Priscilla Shirer that knocked my socks off. Priscilla was focused on prayer, having attendees pray for one another for the first hour of the event before even beginning to share her message. Her spoken message was powerful; very honest and engaging. So with this background, I was anticipatory towards reading her book entitled "Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan for Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer." So why did the book fall flat for me? Why did I struggle my way through the book, taking forever to finish it? I am a fast reader and if I am engaged in a book, I usually fly through it and sometimes read it again or journal from it. But this book left me lacking. The author had good points. Her sharing seemed genuine and the struggles she described are certainly real. And I absolutely believe that we engage in spiritual warfare and prayer is one of our most effective weapons. I think that possibly the book was just too directive for me. Maybe too much like a lecture with a specific assignment. Maybe I just cannot imagine posting prayer cards all over my house. I really don't know but for me the book fell flat and did not meet my expectations. Thinking it was just me, I checked in with my friend who had attended the events mentioned above with me and she indicated she was only able to get through a few chapters of "Fervent" before she lost interest.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Looking for Lovely - Bible Study Book: Collecting the Moments that Matter; Author: Annie F. Downs; Review: In this book the author is real and transparent sharing intimate details of her life, her struggles, her desire to get whole and her faith. Written in an easily readable conversational format, the author draws you into her story. Some of her chapters are about deep subjects, like the chapter entitled "Tragedy" while others are lighter, like the one entitled "Sushi". Her writing is sometimes a bit rambling and occasionally gets mired in details of her life that are not relevant to the point she is making. Having ministered with young adults, her writing style seems to be geared to that age population although there are truths to be gleaned for any age. I think that most powerful message of the book is to get help; it's ok to admit that you are broken but don't stay that way. God has given professional counselors the gifts and talents to help others and provided them to help when you are broken, hurting, wounded or just stuck.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unashamed; Author: Lecrae Moore; Review: From the up close cover photo to the brutal honest portrayal of a man who comes from utter brokenness, Lecrae's autobiography is raw and authentic. With that being said, the book is difficult to read as it does not necessarily follow a chronological order of the artist's life. The storytelling seems as fragmented as the life that it is portraying. For example, the chapter entitled A Fragmented Life ends with the recently suicidal high school senior author in his room surrounded by broken glass and torn pages of a bible after being talked down from his roof by the police: the following chapter begins with the author sharing about considering college before his junior year in high school. The chapters in the book seem to lack continuity. It is a story of redemption and that in itself may be worth the effort it takes to read. Redemption first from a life of poverty, streets, violence and missed opportunities to redemption from legalistic Christianity. It is also a story about a brilliant young man who craved community and a place where he belonged yet fueled by rejection, negative influences and insecurities struggled to find his place in this world. But the strongest message that the author shares is that HE NEVER GIVES UP! And it is also a story about God. For God continued to meet Lecrae, over and over again. So for someone caught in the world that Lecrae rises up from, the book may be the very message they need to break from their cycle of destruction. By the end of the book, it appears that Lecrae has found his platform and calling: to be a change artist spreading the message that "He(God) wants to change lives and industries and society." The color photos of the author's life allow a touching glimpse into some of the more tender moments of Lecrae's childhood and young adulthood. On the other hand, the handwriting of his song lyrics that are filtered throughout the book are difficult to read and some interpretation would have been helpful for this reader who is not from his cultural background.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barefoot: A Story of Surrendering to God (Sensible Shoes); Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Garlough Brown Page; Review: I eagerly anticipated the release of this third book in the "Sensible Shoes" series and was excited to read it after receiving it as a Christmas present. And although the book continues the excellent quality and engaging storylines of the previous two books, reader be warned that this is not a light read. The subject matter is heavy (no plot spoiler*) and the book triggered some places in my own life in need of healing. I feel that the balance of joy and sorrow was weighed pretty heavily towards sorrow in this book and the focus on one character dominating. I plan to go through the book again to journal some of the insights and wisdom in this book which I noticed but did not feel the liberty to embrace as I forged ahead to see the outcome.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Valley of Amazement; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Tan Page; Review: Interesting and educating one on culture; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Redeemer; Author: Visit Amazon's Jo Nesbo Page; Review: Enjoyable; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Phantom (Harry Hole Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Jo Nesbo Page; Review: Enjoyable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Concrete Blonde (Harry Bosch); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Enjoyable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Luminaries: A Novel (Man Booker Prize); Author: Visit Amazon's Eleanor Catton Page; Review: Excellent - well written; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Void Moon; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Fairly good; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Bonesetter's Daughter; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Tan Page; Review: Inteeresting; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The BOOK THIEF; Author: Visit Amazon's Markus Zusak Page; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am the Messenger; Author: Visit Amazon's Markus Zusak Page; Review: Good reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Getting The Girl; Author: Visit Amazon's Markus Zusak Page; Review: Enjoyable reading; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Light Between Oceans: The heartbreaking Richard and Judy bestseller; Author: Visit Amazon's M L Stedman Page; Review: Good reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor's Journey; Author: Visit Amazon's Izzeldin Abuelaish Page; Review: A sad book and very enlightening - excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All the Birds, Singing: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Evie Wyld Page; Review: Enjoyable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Night Guest: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Fiona McFarlane Page; Review: Different; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Snow Kimono; Author: Mark Henshaw; Review: Gripping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coal Creek; Author: ; Review: Enjoyable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: That Deadman Dance: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Scott Page; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gods of Guilt (A Lincoln Lawyer Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Enjoy all Micael Connelly's books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hello Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen McQuestion Page; Review: A great book to read for animal lovers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Even Dogs in the Wild (A Rebus Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Ian Rankin Page; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Prevue Hendryx Flight Cage; Brand: Prevue Pet Products; Review: Very spacious cage for my budgies--they love being able to hop and fly around as they please. It's a little on the flimsy side, but I don't have to worry about it too much since they're pretty tiny and aren't going to break free.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PawHut Bird Birdcage - White; Brand: PawHut; Review: I bought this cage for a road trip we will be taking in a few months since it has the divider in the middle and two openings. Here's a few pros and cons to this cage: Pros This is a decently sized cage, especially if being used as a travel cage. Comes with 4 food/water bowls. Comes with handles that you can put almost anywhere on the cage. The divider in the middle is removable. Price was pretty decent, at $42.99 with free 2-day Prime shipping. Cons This cage is kinda flimsy, and I had a little bit of difficulty putting it together. The instructions weren't very specific and were hard to figure out. The two doors slide up and do not hold themselves open. This cage comes with 4 cheap, flimsy plastic perches, one of which came broken. It didn't bother me much because I'm not using any of them for my birds. The bottom grate does not come out, so cleaning is a bit difficult. All that being said, it's pretty okay and will work just fine as a travel cage. If you have more than one bird and have to transport them without being in the same cage together, this is a good option.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Prevue Pet Products Wrought Iron Select Bird Cage Black Hammertone 3151BLK; Brand: Prevue Hendryx; Review: I saw this cage at a local pet store for $250 or so, and to my surprise it was way cheaper online. This is a very sturdy cage for the price we paid. Unfortunately it came with lots of missing paint spots and the color is a little different than I thought it would be (Pewter looked a little bit more whitish/gray online). However, I actually like the color a lot, even though its the same color as our walls. The latch on the front of the cage was very loose and had to be fixed as well. I considered returning the cage for a different color, but its pretty heavy and would be a pain to take apart, so Ill live with a few dings. Overall its a pretty well made cage.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ZuPreem AvianMaintenance FruitBlend Premium Bird Diet for Medium Birds; Brand: ZuPreem; Review: The price is great and my cockatiel Rosie loves this food. My only problem is that it has lots of artificial dyes in it, which make me a little nervous to feed this to her in the long run. Its good food for getting her used to pellets and will help with switching her to natural pellets at some point.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Petsfit Expandable Travel Dog Carrier with Fleece Mat, Most Airline Approved Pet Carrier for Easy Carry on; Brand: Petsfit; Review: We are about halfway through our cross-country drive to our new home and this carrier has been a god send for our cat. Its so spacious and has lots of room for her to sprawl out. We got a pen for her to sleep in at night, but she prefers to spend it in this cozy carrier. Its a must have for long trips like ours; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Kethla House; City: Torquay English Riviera Devon England; Review: Just returned from a 6 night stay at Kethla house. Great hosts, immaculate accomadation, great breakfast, nothing too much trouble. Would definatly return. The room was serviced every day. A very warm welcome when we arrived and a lovely send off on our day of departure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: East Fleet Farm Touring Park; City: Chickerell Weymouth Dorset England; Review: We stayed for 3 nights. Over the Bank holiday and it was our 1st visit. Nice cheerful greeting on arrival and told were our pitch was, but pitches difficult to find as the numbers are hidden in grass. We were not the only ones found it a problem as we watched quite a few have same problem. Enjoyed the fish and chips and Crepes. Could do with soap dispensers for washing hands in toilets. Was surprised at the quietness at night/ morning considering how busy it was. Would return but probably at quieter time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kethla House; City: Torquay English Riviera Devon England; Review: Once again we had a great stay at this marvellous guest house. Stayed in ground floor king size bedroom. Everything spotless. Lisa and Andy make you so welcome and give you a lovely send off as though you were a family member.The breakfast is great, nothing is too much trouble. If going to Torquay I wouldn't stay anywhere else.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Oaks Touring Park and Glamping; City: Glastonbury Somerset England; Review: Spent a superb 7 nights at this great touring park. All the facilities are 5 star. A well stocked shop, you can even get a indian meal or fish and chips delivered to the site. Everybody was so helpful. they even have a minibus service to several towns for day trips which we took advantage of. the pitch was a very good size with plenty of room. would definitely recommend this site and will return again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swan Guest House; City: Bognor Regis Arun District West Sussex England; Review: My husband and I have just spent a weekend here and found the stay very enjoyable. We stayed in room 6 which we found to be very clean and comfortable. The bathroom had a very nice shower and lovely thick bath towels. Breakfast was excellent, lovely choices and well cooked. Owners very friendly and helpful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Gifts & Decor Mini Pot Hanger Kitchen Home Hanging Pan Utensil Holder; Brand: Gifts & Decor; Review: This item works as advertised easy install. This item works as advertised easy install. This item works as advertised easy install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SlipX Solutions Clear Extra Long Bath Mat Adds Non-Slip Traction to Tubs & Showers - 30% Longer Than Standard; Brand: SlipX Solutions; Review: great product my mom loves it. great product my mom loves it. great product my mom loves it. great product my mom loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ELAINE KAREN COLLECTION 1500 Thread Count Striped 4 Pc QUEEN Sheet Set, BLACK; Brand: Elaine Karen; Review: Like um very much; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ninja 16oz Personal Blender, 48oz Countertop Blender, and 40oz Food Processor with 550-Watt Base with Slicing /Shredding/Grating Attachments (BL201); Brand: SharkNinja; Review: Love it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Classic 8-piece Premium Quality Plastic Tumblers | 4 each: 14-ounce and 16-ounce Clear; Brand: US Acrylic; Review: Nice set of glasses; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: bago Packing Cubes for Travel Bags - Luggage Organizer 10pcs Set in 12 Colors; Brand: bago; Review: Came perfectly packaged. Great size. Love the bonus baggies. They are bigger than I thought they would be. I love being organized while traveling and these bags will definitely help.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charmian Women's Latex Underbust Waist Training Steel Boned Shapewear Corset; Brand: Charmian; Review: There are better ones out there. The fit was a bit small so I couldn't use it right away.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Disney Mickey Mouse Baby Boys' Fleece Robe; Brand: ; Review: My son loves this robe. It fits great. I love that the tie is attached to the sides so he doesn't lose it. Would definitely buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bago Travel Packing Cubes - Luggage Organizer Bags - Single Large Cube (Black); Brand: ; Review: Love these packing cubes. I love how everything stays wrinkle free and organized.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cruise Luggage Tags Holders 8 Pc for Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruise Ships; Brand: Raqpak; Review: These are sturdy and work great! Have and will continue to recommend in the future!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avidlove Women Role Play Mini Plaid Skirt Polyester Red Schoolgirl Lingerie; Brand: Avidlove; Review: Ordered my size and it was WAY to snug. Wouldn't even zip.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mickey Mouse Boys Girls Boot Slippers (Toddler/Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: My son loves these. He would wear them all the time if I let him.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camouflage Green Camo Micro-Polar Fleece Adult Footed Pajamas Onesie; Brand: Big Feet Pajama Co.; Review: Bought this for my husband. It fits true to his size which is a large. They are super comfortable and button up. I would recommend these and would buy again. Disclaimer: I was offered a discount on this product for my honest review. I rely solely on reviews to make my purchases so you can trust that I am honest with my reviews.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Women's Round Neck Cold Shoulder Short Sleeve Stretch Knit Plus Size Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: I went ahead and bought the next size up and I am glad I did. The material is super soft and smooth. The fit is great and although I am petite it fits lengthwise as a dress lol Disclaimer: I received a discount on this product in exchange for my honest review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zicoope Summer Closed-Toe Sandals for Boys (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: Zicoope; Review: This was a great fit for my son. The sole is great and supportive. My son wouldn't take them off for hours after we received them. I would recommend this product. Disclosure: I received this sample product at a discount or for free in exchange for an honest experience with the item. I was asked to review it truthfully, no matter what star rating I gave, and I plan to do that with this review. I do test out every product I get so I can give an accurate review. I hope that my review of this product has answered any questions for you, if not feel free to comment . I believe in reading reviews before purchasing so I can get all the facts before deciding whether to buy it or not. Please note I have no relationship with this seller and Im not compensated in any way for my review and it is not intended in any way to manipulate anyone or the product. I do not benefit whether you buy this product or not.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 2wayz 2 X Metal Body Hose Splitter. Newly Upgraded (2017): 100% Secured, Bolted & Threaded. Easy; Brand: 2wayz; Review: Most hose splitters have very small controls and are often hard to turn. This one solves the problem wonderfully. I have arthritis in my hands and these controls are smooth and easy to move. And don't hurt my hands when I switch from one hose to another. Delighted to have this available after long periods of searching. The shutoff valve is equally great. When I want maximum water pressure I can easily remove the spray nozzle and just use this. The valve is equally easy to adjust and I'm delighted to be able to do so.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TABOR TOOLS T6, Folding Saw with 8" Straight Blade and Solid Grip Handle, Hand Saw for Pruning Trees, Trimming; Brand: TABOR TOOLS; Review: Great small tool. Very sharp blade that locks in place to help prevent mishaps. I cut some small branches with it and it worked beautifully. I really like the light weight of the saw. Terrific for small jobs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Crosse Technology Indoor/Outdoor Temperature Digital Thermometer; Brand: La Crosse Technology; Review: This device failed after only 3 months of use. I replaced the batteries twice to see if that was the problem but still no reading of the outside temperature. It's junk. Don't buy, The one I bought in April replaced one I'd purchased only a few months before.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: TABOR TOOLS GL18 20-Inch Bypass Mini Lopper, Makes Clean Professional Cuts, 1-Inch Cutting; Brand: TABOR TOOLS; Review: I like these because the handles are shorter than most loppers and that makes them easier to use. It also makes them light. The blades are very sharp and tough palm fronds came off very quickly and easily. The blades are carbon steel so they will be easy to sharpen and maintain and shouldn't rust so easily in our very humid climate. There's also a nice little plastic cover for the blades that enables it easy to store the tool from a hook.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: P3 P0550 Water Meter; Brand: Save a Drop; Review: The unit works well until it fails. The last one I bought only lasted one year. And that was the second one I owned. They don't last. Just now the one I purchased in December has already failed in February. I'll never buy one again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fiskars 36 Inch Long-Handle Swivel Grass Shears (92107935J); Brand: Fiskars; Review: The item broke on about the fourth or fifth use. It's cheaply made and though the handle is a good idea, the item just didn't work well. Don't recommend it. Get something sturdier.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Leadership: Enhancing the Lessons of Experience, 5th Economy Edition; Author: Robert C. Ginnett Gordon J Curphy Richard L Hughes; Review: Useful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: International Business: The Challenge of Global Competition; Author: Donald Ball; Review: Hardback, helpful, exactly what i expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: M: Marketing Fourth Edition; Author: Dhruv Grewal Professor; Review: Paperback, helpful, exactly what i expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mechanic; Author: Visit Amazon's Alexa Riley Page; Review: Loved this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Soul Mate (Roommates) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Ryan Page; Review: Enjoyed this; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All-Star High-Top Casual Sneakers in Classic Style and Color and Durable Canvas Uppers; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Red Sneakers - 5.5 D(M) US; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Ox Low Top Navy Sneakers - 9 D(M) US; Brand: Converse; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Black MonochromeSneakers - 6.5 B(M) US; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse C/T All Star Hi Little Kids Fashion Sneakers Black; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Men's Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Top Sneaker Shoes Navy Blue (7.5); Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: This shoe is not white . I regret buying this . Very disappointed. Will never purchase items on here again; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Jacobson Hat Company Men's Adult Yacht Cap; Brand: Jacobson Hat Company; Review: This was a really cute extra little gift for my dad on father's day! Although he thought it was cheesy, he loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Pave CZ "X" Criss Cross Long Ring; Brand: ; Review: I love it! I get compliments all of the time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Men's Micro Solid Boardshort; Brand: ; Review: My dad loves it! Great fit and color!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panache Women's Loretta Balconnet Bra; Brand: Panache; Review: I had to return it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Predictions Comfort Plus Women's Karmen Pump; Brand: ; Review: These are now my go to shoes for work; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Bed, Bath and Beyond Pulls 'Blackface Pumpkins From the Shelves; Abstract: The pumpkins were removed from stores after an upstate New York community filed complaints.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Senate rejects Democratic effort to undo Obamacare changes; Abstract: One Republican voted in favor of the resolution, which would have scaled back "junk plans" that don't have to cover people with preexisting conditions or certain "essential" benefits; Category: news
Title: Tent Spent: We Try Luxury Camping in a $100,000 Airstream; Abstract: Call us crazy, but we actually enjoy traditional camping activities such as gathering firewood, pitching a tent, and peeing in the woods.; Category: autos
Title: Bill Murray Applied To Work At An Airport P.F. Chang's And They're Totally Down To Hire Him; Abstract: Dude loves a lettuce wrap.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Katy Perry sued for $150k by photo agency for 3-year-old pic; Abstract: Katy Perry allegedly posted a paparazzi photo without paying the fee, a photo agency claims.; Category: music
Title: Former Rep. Katie Hill's father pushes for prosecution of 'evil' estranged husband; Abstract: The father of former Rep. Katie Hill, who stepped down amid allegations of inappropriate sexual relations with a congressional staffer, attacked his daughter's estranged husband.; Category: news
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: Roommate, her boyfriend charged in death of missing Atlanta student; Abstract: Missing Atlanta student Alexis Crawford was found dead.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: EXPO 86074 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 4-Count; Brand: Expo; Review: They write so fine on the dry erase board it's really hard to see plus very difficult to wipe off; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: EXPO 1884308 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, Fashion Colors, 4-Count; Brand: Expo; Review: They write so fine on the dry erase board it's really hard to see plus very difficult to wipe off; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bernie’s Office Supply Ceiling Hooks (100 Pack) – Premium Wire T-Bar Hangers for Hanging a Sign from Suspended Tile; Brand: Bernie's Office Supply; Review: Exactly as described- not for heavy object but great for lightweight hanging lamps etc; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avery 47987 Two-Pocket Folder, 40-Sheet Capacity, Green (Box of 25); Brand: Avery; Review: works just fine. Good product. Good price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avery 47986 Two-Pocket Folder, 40-Sheet Capacity, Light Blue (Box of 25); Brand: Avery; Review: works just fine. Good product. Good price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smead 3-in-1 SuperTab Section Folder, 1/3-Cut Oversized Tab, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 12 per Pack (11905); Brand: Smead; Review: Almost perfect for what I needed it for- wish it was a little thicker/stronger; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife; Author: Eben Alexander MD; Review: I had a little trouble reading this book. Because, the author is a brain surgeon, and some of the medical dialogue was over my head.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Simple Christmas: Twelve Stories That Celebrate the True Holiday Spirit; Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Huckabee Page; Review: I was disappointed in it. Perhaps it wasn't written well. That is just my opinion, you can form your own.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well; Author: Visit Amazon's Billy Graham Page; Review: I have always appreciated Mr. Graham's Christian leadership and sermon's. I knew this book would be a good source of spiritual guidance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Movie Tie-in Edition): A No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel (1); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexander McCall Smith Page; Review: I ordered the large print for my Grandmother and they sent a regular print book. She is having difficulty reading it. I don't know if she likes it or not.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Painted House; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: I sent this book as a gift and my Aunt Helen loved it. She said, "I read it in one and a half days. I could not put it down!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body: Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults; Author: Visit Amazon's Missy Buchanan Page; Review: I sent this to my Grandmother. She said, "It described me and was humorous!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Building Fences, Mending Hearts (Silver Springs Settlers); Author: Mrs. Gina Marie Coon; Review: This was a gift to my Grandmother and she was happy with this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Painted House; Author: John Grisham; Review: I sent this book as a gift and my Aunt Helen loved it. She said, "I read it in one and a half days. I could not put it down!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Right Choice - LARGE PRINT: Silver Springs Settlers Series, book 2; Author: Mrs. Gina Marie Coon; Review: I sent this book to my Grandmother, she was very happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gluten-free, Sugar-free Cooking: Over 200 Delicious and Easy Allergy-free Recipes; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan O'Brien Page; Review: I received the book. I haven't used it, but there are quiet a few recipes, that I plan to try.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unbroken: An Extraordinary True Story of Courage and Survival; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Hillenbrand Page; Review: My son was happy to receive this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motherhood: The Second Oldest Profession; Author: Visit Amazon's Erma Bombeck Page; Review: I think the book was a bit too dated. The writing was o.k.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mitten: Oversized Board Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Jan Brett Page; Review: I like the story, but I thought it was a larger book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silent Night; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Higgins Clark Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. I like the way the author lay's out the plot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Christmas Candle; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Paul Evans Page; Review: This is a child's book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Light of Christmas; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Paul Evans Page; Review: This is a child's book; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mistletoe Promise; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Paul Evans Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. I am fond of this author's writing ability.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes (1,000 Recipes); Author: Carol Fenster; Review: This is a good book to start with, if you are gluten free.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Are You My Mother? (Beginner Books); Author: Visit Amazon's P. D. Eastman Page; Review: Dr. Seuss books keep a child's attention. The catchy phrases help them to learn. I bought this for the neighbor's little boy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection (Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on; Author: Seuss; Review: This is a good collection of Dr. Seuss books. It's a great start for young children to learn to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You're Only Old Once!: A Book for Obsolete Children; Author: Visit Amazon's Dr. Seuss Page; Review: It was a gift to my Grandmother.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crisis of Character: A White House Secret Service Officer Discloses His Firsthand Experience with Hillary,; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary J. Byrne Page; Review: This book helped me to make up my mind. The Clinton's should be in prison.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Christmas Thief (LARGE PRINT HARDCOVER); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Higgins Clark Page; Review: My Grandmother likes this book. It was a Christmas gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Christmas Town: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna VanLiere Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. I will buy more books by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Me First; Author: Visit Amazon's Helen Lester Page; Review: It is a funny book, with a lesson to boot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pigsty (Scholastic Bookshelf); Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Teague Page; Review: This is a good book. It teach's a lesson, too; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minnie and Moo and the Thanksgiving Tree; Author: ; Review: This is a funny book for young readers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dooby Dooby Moo (A Click Clack Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Doreen Cronin Page; Review: This author is very creative.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Giggle, Giggle, Quack (A Click Clack Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Doreen Cronin Page; Review: Cute book, with a smart duck in it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Click, Clack, Moo/Ready-to-Read: Cows That Type (A Click Clack Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Doreen Cronin Page; Review: My boy's loved this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Christmas Wishes; Author: Visit Amazon's Sheila Roberts Page; Review: I didn't expect a book about Christmas to have vulgar language in it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Bear Under the Stairs (Picture Puffins); Author: Visit Amazon's Helen Cooper Page; Review: This is a good children's book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minnie and Moo: Will You Be My Valentine? (I Can Read Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Denys Cazet Page; Review: Cute children's book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minnie and Moo: The Case of the Missing Jelly Donut (I Can Read Level 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Denys Cazet Page; Review: Funny children's book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minnie and Moo Go to the Moon (Minnie and Moo); Author: Visit Amazon's Denys Cazet Page; Review: Very imaginative and funny book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minnie and Moo Go Dancing; Author: Visit Amazon's Denys Cazet Page; Review: Funny book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minnie and Moo Go to Paris (Minnie and Moo (DK Paperback)); Author: DK; Review: I love this series of children's books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rooster Bar; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: It is a decent book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Elephant's Child; Author: Visit Amazon's Rudyard Kipling Page; Review: A good children's book. It is about curiosity, discipline, adventure, and a bit of revenge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Your Cable Store 6 Foot 2.5mm Stereo IR Remote / Camera Cable Male / Female; Brand: Your Cable Store; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SF Cable 4-pin Female to 6-pin Male IEEE-1394 FireWire Adapter; Brand: SF Cable; Review: Great item; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FireWire 800 9-6 Adapter - Black; Brand: Unknown; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VELCRO Brand ONE WRAP Thin Ties | Strong & Reusable | Perfect for Fastening Wires & Organizing Cords |; Brand: VELCRO Brand; Review: Velcro one wrap works great and as Described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Globe 7732001 Home Appliance Six-Outlet Swivel Surge Tap; Brand: Globe Electric; Review: Globe Electric 6 Outlet Swivel Surge Protector works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Globe Electric 6-Outlet Space Plug Wall Tap, Grounded, White Finish 42502; Brand: Globe Electric; Review: 3 Outlet Lateral Swivel Grounded Wall Adapter works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hampton by Hilton Bar Harbor; City: Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Maine; Review: Nice, clean adequate hotel, it is not walking distance to the downtown area or to the park. It is a very basic, typical Hampton Inn. Kind of pricey for what it is but you are paying for being in the area. We chose to drive everywhere which was not a problem. The very lovely woman who checked us in gave us an invaluable piece of information which was to turn onto Albert Meadow Street, just past the ice cream store and park there. We found parking at the end of that very small side street every single time. At most we had to circle around the lot once. It is also 3 hour parking as opposed to the 2 hour parking on the street. This was the most valuable and important info that we got! The hotel is clean and basic. They have a really great free breakfast every morning which included hot and cold cereal, nice fresh fruit, waffles, eggs, bacon, muffins, bagels-really everything you could want for breakfast. Our king sized room was spacious and clean. The bed had some sort of honeycomb pattern to the mattress which was not to my taste. The pillows were lumpy and not comfortable. The gym had modern equipment and was clean and empty when I used it. There is tea, coffee, hot cocoa, cookies and fruit out most of the time. Overall it was fine, just overpriced for what it is but that is because of the location. There is nothing within walking distance of the hotel. You have drive or take the shuttle into town or to the park. We drove into town and to the park and never had a problem parking but we got into the park pretty early.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Portland Harborview; City: Portland Maine; Review: Exceeded my expectations in every way. Clean, spacious renovated rooms. Wonderfully comfortable bed and large modern shower with great shower head. Nice clean modern gym Breakfast a little overpriced but good. Staff friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Newport Marriott; City: Newport Rhode Island; Review: Stayed here 3 nights to tour the mansions. The hotel is modern and clean. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. The valet guys couldn't have been more polite and helpful. Our room was spacious and clean. The bathroom had a modern design and a good amount of water pressure from the shower head. We were very pleased with our room. I realize that you have to pay for Newport in the summer but at least I didn't feel ripped off as I have when I arrived and felt I was paying a high price for basically a motel room. That is not the case here. This is a lovely hotel. I used the gym several times during my stay. It is a large gym with several levels. The equipment is new and better than most. The last morning I used it there were no towels and the garbage cans were full, but to me that seems like nit picking as I had no complaints about the equipment. I didn't find the concierge to be very helpful or friendly. All the recommendations we got about restaurants and the mansions were from either TripAdviser or locals we met during our trip. If you stay here walk the half mile to Corner Cafe for breakfast. It is worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Islander Inn; City: Ocean Isle Beach North Carolina; Review: We needed a room for one night to visit friends in the area. The place is worn, low brow, cheap and falsely advertised on the website. If you have a choice stay somewhere else. In my opinion a Motel 6 would be a better choice. The mattress was thin and lumpy as were the pillows. If you want anything other than the bare minimum basic room then don't stay here. There is nothing nice or luxurious about this place except the price. Although they advertise a fitness room on their website it is more like a closet with barely anything in it. Not even a treadmill. I would never have booked this place had I any real idea of how shabby it really is. Buyer beware! This is very overpriced for what it is.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hilton San Diego Bayfront; City: San Diego California; Review: The only reason to stay here is for the amazing views and location on the water. Being from the east coast this feels like paradise. Every time I walk outside along the bay I can’t believe how magnificent it is here, perfect weather, sunny and warm with a delightful breeze. You can’t ask for a better location than right on the water. That said the hotel falls very short of what I expect from Hilton. This am someone dropped a few chips in the elevator, well at 9 pm when I returned from dinner there were still crumbs from those chips in the elevator. The internet access is awful even on the upgraded network for Diamond level guests. I did get service from a bellman that was outstanding. There was no one at the concierge desk but the bellman answered all of my questions and gave us excellent recommendations. The rooms are okay, nothing special but the shower is substandard with very low water pressure. I have enjoyed the breakfasts and the bartenders at both restaurants have been very personable and professional. Overall, stay here for the location and the amazing views. Not a great Hilton by and large.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin; Author: Visit Amazon's Duncan Tonatiuh Page; Review: I really like this book because it opens the window to the mind of a boy "primo" that shares his experiences and way of life with his other primo ( cousin,) who he has probably never met, or hasn't seen in a long time--because he lives in a different country. The curiosity and playfulness of both boys, allows the reader to discover the differences in their culture and their experiences, seen from the playful and innocent eyes of a child. From the very beginning you are introduced to way they dress and the difference in the toys they play with. They discuss not only the food they eat, but the clothes and sports they play at home. In short, it gives the small reader an introduction to another world. Primo shows the imagination and playfulness of the child's mind that has this innate curiosity, as he describes the picturesque experiences of his life. This is a book for children who will be excited and curious. It will open their mind to a different world, different from their own. Any adult will also be fascinated by the characters, through the colorful illustrations, that tell the story in itself as the writer brings them to life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Things That Matter: Three Decades of Passions, Pastimes and Politics [Deckled Edge]; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Krauthammer Page; Review: I have loved every page I read! Charles presents a masterpiece of literature, that encapsulates and captures your attention from the very first page In "Things That Matter". I am passionate about literature and the exquisite command of the English language (English not being my native tongue) make Charles' use of words a colorful and concise picture of the events and topics he addresses. My pastimes and my observance of the development in Politics in the USA --make this a favorite. He is not only a romantic, but a man of character and honesty, that allows any reader (no matter what his/her Political affiliation may be) to ponder ... and to pause....and make "sense," of his knowledge of history --translating this project into piece that makes "sense"...I was left with 'questions' that deserve further dialogue and a desire to continue to grow and learn from this experience. Thank you Charles for sharing this winner with us! I hope it is not the last you delight us with!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Familys Fight for Desegregation (Jane Addams Award Book (Awards)); Author: Visit Amazon's Duncan Tonatiuh Page; Review: Wonderful book! Many of us are really not aware of the plight of the Mexican pioneers who fought for desegregation! It is part of our history, told with the honesty of the writer who portrays the emotions and reality of its characters. It is enhanced through beautiful illustrations..,that make this story compelling-- both for young readers as well as adults. It allows us to look into the window in the life of a Mexican family and of their determination to bring us the singular opportunity to enjoy the equality of human rights, within the context of our singular culture. I highly recommend you have a copy of this book in your library!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Everything Organic Cooking for Baby and Toddler; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Lutz Page; Review: Everyone can follow these recepies! they are great! innovative! and tasty! You don't have to worry about what to make for your baby(ies) any more, as long as you take the time to cook fresh food for them, instead of buying them food in containers or plastic tubes! Your baby will be grateful you cared!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Knowledge of the Holy: The Attributes of God: Their Meaning in the Christian Life; Author: Visit Amazon's A. W. Tozer Page; Review: Beautiful, filled with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit...A. W. Tozer is one of my favorites and to read a book of his, is not only a blessing but one that stays and remains in your heart and mind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man - The Dwelling Place Of God; Author: Visit Amazon's A. W. Tozer Page; Review: He who dwells in the presence of the Almighty, will dwell in the shadow of The Almighty" Another wonderful and unforgetable book by A.W.Tozer who always inspires me and fills me with the joy peace and the knowledge of the Great Love that God has for His children. Unforgetalbe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Book of Vinyasa; Author: Visit Amazon's Srivatsa Ramaswami Page; Review: Excellent! gave this book to a relative who practises Yoga...she mentioned that it is perfect! exactly what she needed..she says the illustrations are particularly helpful so that she can practise the positions. Good buy. well pleased; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Marker; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Cook Page; Review: I've enjoyed several of Robin Cooks' previous medical thrillers, but Marker is a medical yawn. The dialogue is ridiculous and almost embarrassing to read. The plot is even worse and everything about it is entirely predictable. Cook, for example, gives a coy leadup to an important development in the life of the protagonist. Or I guess he probably thought it was coy, but the development is entirely obvious from the beginning. And when a character (a trained medical professional, presumably) develops sharp abdominal pains in the "lower right quadrant" I immediately thought "ectopic pregancy," and I'm just a computer programmer. At the climax, a character falls victim to the Bad Guys although this character doesn't fit the profile of the other victims -- and this profile is central to the plot's development. The whole premise underlying the story falls way beyond my ability to suspend disbelief for the novel -- there simply is no way to predict the costs that can be recovered by eliminating the risks, because the risks still can't be measured in spite of what Cook attempts to explain. I don't doubt there can be evil actuaries involved in health care, but I don't see how they can gain with the methods described in Marker.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Ambler Warning; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Ludlum Page; Review: Ambler is reminiscient of some of the original Ludlum stories, especially The Bourne Identity. A spy's mind is majorly mucked up by a Top Secret U.S. agency, the spy gets second thoughts during an operation and so he becomes a "liability." Much mayhem involving firearms and martial arts ensues. There isn't much in the way of surprises -- the means of Ambler's escape, for example, is fairly obvious from the beginning -- but Ambler is still a fairly enjoyable read. Ambler using his unique ability to get himself through sticky situations is fun to read about. This book not a real page-turner, but the book is a quick and easy read if you have a couple of hours to kill.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost City; Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: I've been a fan of Clive Cussler since I was a high school student in the early 80s. Lost City follows the Cussler formula of fantastic plots, easy female conquests, indestructable heroes, hair-breadth escapes, and fancy cars -- great stuff when you're looking for mindless entertainment. Suspend your disbelief for a fun ride as Kurt Austin, his beautiful female sidekick and his pals track down evildoers, discover the details of their nefarious plot to take over the world, and prevail against all odds to defeat the bad guys while dodging mutant zombies, robot submarines, flooding tunnels and other videogame obstacles.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Supervolcano: Eruption (A Supervolcano Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Harry Turtledove Page; Review: I'm a long time fan of Turtledove's 'what-if' stories and pre-purchased Supervolcano:Eruption soon after it appeared on Amazon. I enjoyed maybe the first third of the book, then the cataclysmic climax happens and then... nothing much. There's an unlikely rescue after favors to a small town sheriff in Idaho are called in. Too much time is spent on an uninteresting slacker who spends most of his time stoned out of his mind to avoid worrying about when his Old Man will cut him off. I keep waiting for Turtledove to kill off a whiny, petulant selfish woman who complains about *everything*, although she's lucky to even be alive. There's a lot of these "first world problems" although vast sections of North America have been thrown back to the third world. The only vaguely interesting characters after the explosion are in Maine, where winter sets in with a vengeance and people struggle to keep their Internet access going. I get the feeling Turtledove spent too much time reading hater social media comments while he wrote his book, but he's still comes across as out of touch. For example: * Much of the "action," such as it is, takes place in a Southern California town with the unlikely name of San Atanasio. If he's going to constantly mention this fictional Los Angeles suburb, can he at least use something that sounds Californian? * A creative writing professor requires students to submit manuscripts for print publication. A student scores $372 after his short story is published in a magazine. Who pays a new writer nearly $400? What kind of college level writing class doesn't do self publishing? * Turtledove demonstrates his own lack of knowledge as he rants (through a character) about TSA agents and their ignorance while describing the scans and searches while several people board a private charter flight. (There are no TSA checks when boarding small private planes) * A serial killer has raped and murdered nearly 2 dozen women, but the police seem more interested in their public image than they are in actually solving crime. I've read Turtledove's Worldwar series, so I know he can do disasters and privation. I had high expectations for Supervolcano: Eruption, but this beginning of a new trilogy was a disappointing let down.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur-How to Publish a Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Guy Kawasaki Page; Review: Guy Kawasaki's new book guides the prospective 'artisanal publisher' through the pitfalls of writing, publishing and marketing your own book while avoiding the clueless newbie mistakes that have historically stigmatized the vanity press industry. Guy writes what he knows. After over twenty years working with traditional publishers, he self-published his previous book -- a guide to using Google Plus -- and learned first-hand that self-publishing is a complex, confusing, and idiosyncratic process. As his mentor Steve Jobs said, "There must be a better way." Guy connected with Shawn Welch to discover this better way, and the result is this book on self publishing. They write candidly on the challenges for the do-it-yourselfer. Although we're witnessing a complete transformation of the publishing industry, these publishing houses offer tremendous resources for the budding author, including copy editing, cover design, book design, and publicity. All of these things are important and difficult, but the authors help you through the steps of filling those multiple roles to successfully write, publish and market your Great American Howto Book. The focus is on electronic text, but Kawasaki and Welch guide you through the options for printed material and even touch on audio versions and foreign language translation. Highly recommended for anybody who plans to self-publish, even if you've done it before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterstellarNet: Origins (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Edward M. Lerner Page; Review: Collection of short stories tied together in a timeline where commerce occurs over interstellar distances. Some stories are goofier than others, but overall a decent read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Goliath Stone; Author: Visit Amazon's Larry Niven Page; Review: I'm a long time Niven fan, but I lost interest halfway through. The writers couldn't figure out if they were writing slapstick or serious fiction. I can appreciate the satire and I'm sure it was a fun effort for the authors, but it just drags on and on in a novel length treatment.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ancient Shores; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack McDevitt Page; Review: McDevitt is an idea man, and I love the premise: a farmer in the upper Midwest finds a very modern boat where there shouldn't be one, and it seems to date from ages ago. The novel falls apart into an uninteresting mess shortly after we meet the main characters and the mystery yacht. I can suspend my disbelief well enough (I enjoy science fiction, for crying out loud), but at least give me something to work with. Faster than light travel: great! Technologies that are still in working order 10 millenia after their creators abandoned them: no problem! But a human chemist who can in a single night identify a previously unknown element and its properties with equipment available in a commercial lab - that's stretching my credibility a little. Just call it scrith and be done with it. From about page 50, where McDevitt takes four pages describing a retirement party for an individual we will never meet again, to page 300, where we read a letter explaining why a pension fund plans to reduce its monthly payments, _Ancient Shores_ is a series of barely-related vignettes that do little to move the plot along. A poacher shoots bambi and is run over by a car shortly thereafter and ... .nothing. A TV evangelist makes a vague nuisance of himself and ... nothing. Chapters are devoted to a sect of UFOlogists who travel cross county to meet their maker, rent the town hall and then ... nothing. Seriously, nothing happens. McDevitt is like the tease who leads you on until you pay the tab, and then she (or he) is gone. For a minute, we see a promise of future conflict when the chemist's employer notes that her discovery probably belongs to the employer, and then ... nothing. That thread, like many other threads, remains completely unresolved. The government eventually gets involved with a threat of forcible confiscation of Native American property. By this point, McDevitt is in a hurry to wrap up his novel,which is good because I'm in a hurry to finish it off myself. The story concludes with an audaciously ludicrous deus ex machina worthy of a Looney Toons cartoon. I dithered between one and two stars for this review and went with two. The ideas aren't horrible, and I appreciated McDevitt's attempt to anticipate society's response to monumental discovery (although I think he sorely misunderstands how American consumerism works -- we don't buy new cars and electronics and homes and dishwashers because the old one wears out, we buy to get something new to replace the old).; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Draco Tavern; Author: Visit Amazon's Larry Niven Page; Review: What happens when a star-faring race set up a trading post in Siberia and bring guests and tourists from a variety of far-flung alien cultures? Sometimes an anthology is what you need. Cheap & easy entertainment for Niven fans ranging from the 70s to near modern day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bowl of Heaven: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Gregory Benford Page; Review: I'm a long time fan of Niven and of his collaborative efforts, but _Bowl of Heaven_ is a stinker This novel is _Ringworld_ all over again. Awe inspiring architecture on the scale of planets, just like Ringworld. Our Heroes are trapped on the giant artifact and must find a way off, just like Ringworld. They encounter deadly predators and ambulatory vegetation, just like Ringworld. They find species from multiple planets that have been genetically engineered for sentience and to serve the purposes of their creators, just like Ringworld. We even have large, predatory talking cats. Unlike Ringworld with its long dead civilization, the builder civilization still runs the giant space artifact of "Bowl," though there are hints that they may be approaching a crucial political tipping point. The arrival of uppity primates on their primitive rocket may be the catalyst that triggers revolution to end the tyranny of the giant bird-like "Folk." Or maybe not. With the horrible editing, obvious contradictions, meandering plot and weak characterizations already mentioned by several other reviewers, it's difficult to know where this story is going. The narrative implies a few days of travel on the artifact when, suddenly, a character remarks they've been traveling for months. Our protagonists are not nearly as memorable as Louis Wu, Teela Brown and the rest of the cast of Known Space villains and aliens. When a red shirt is crushed to death while escaping Shelob's Lair, nobody cares. I found myself skimming the last few chapters and then the story just ends in the middle of nothing. Nothing is wrapped up, and we find no cliff hangers either. The writers met their 400 page quota and shoved the manuscript to the inkjet without benefit of proofreading or editing. What will happen in Book 2? Will Captain Picard threaten the use of the ionizing engines on his ship to persuade the Powers That Be to let his people go? Will we discover a telepathic underclass of sentient cats? Will we find Pierson's Puppeteers on the destination planet? Did the artifact builders direct human evolution? Perhaps Builders and Humans will cooperate to overcome an even larger enemy, the looming (and still mysterious) "gravity waves" that emanate from the direction of the target planet. Nothing of the story's resolution is hinted at in this first book, and I honestly don't care what happens in the promised sequel. I give it 2 stars instead of 1 because the human speculations about the Builder origins is moderately fun. The Builders' ability to directly consult their limbic system in a controllable fashion for insights is a nifty trick, too. Otherwise, go re-read Ringworld for fun and sci-fi adventure and hi-jinks.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Helix Wars; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Brown Page; Review: We return to Eric Brown's Helix 200 years after the crashlanding described in _Helix_ for good old fashioned action adventure sci fi in which Our Heroes (a macho Predator-type engineer alien and her weakling human cohort) tirelessly battle megalomaniac alien Nazis who are bent on conquering the thousands of worlds in the Helix system. The author's complete dependence on unexpected miracles to get our protagonists out of every single tight spot gets a little old after while, but otherwise it's an easy and satisfying read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Helix; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Brown Page; Review: A damaged colony ship of humans stumbles upon a big dumb object -- a ginormous spiral of barrel-shaped "planets." Our adventurers crash land on the ice planet of Hoth and immediately encounter deadly and apparently sentient life forms. Since the mission from the start would be to explore a strange new world, at least some of the 4000 colonists on board presumably have survival training. But nope, the spaceship pilots inexplicably decide to search for a habitable biome on their own. There are about a million little irritants like this in Helix to interrupt my disbelief. Still, the story is somewhat reminiscent of our explorations on Ringworld over 40 years ago. Brown isn't nearly as gifted as Niven, but he captured some of the wonder we might experience while exploring such an audacious construct as the Helix.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moon Wreck: The Slaver Wars Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Raymond L. Weil Page; Review: I was fooled by "The Slaver Wars" thinking it might be a fan fiction prequel taking place in Larry Niven's Known Space. Boy, was I ever wrong. Two human astronauts in Earth's near-ish future sent to explore the possibility of commercializing the moon crash land after a mysterious "frequency" disables their landing computer. How their spaceship otherwise survived the Van Allen radiation belt and high energy EMF in outer space is beyond me, but this is space opera so who cares? In spite of the indecision that plagues every paragraph of their atrocious dialog afterwards, their quick thinking saves them from immediate death. They use their moon rover to hunt for the source of the electromagnetic interference. I presume they find an alien artifact and maybe eventually some conflict, but I don't know for sure since I gave up reading this book by then. The other one and two star reviews cover the shortcomings in this story, but to review: * Uninteresting, unsympathetic, interchangeable characters. One of them is married and has a kid, the other is single and has a sister. We're reminded of this over and over, but otherwise no other details about either person. The hotshot Air Force test pilot whines incessantly about the itch behind his left knee that he can't get at inside of his space suit while the engineer is stumped to inaction by every minor problem. * Wooden dialog. "What do we do now?" Greg asked, perplexed. "How do we navigate without the guidance computer?" "I guess we do it the old fashioned way," Jason replied. It didn't seem if they could catch a break. "We have detailed maps, which show the lunar surface." * Non-existent editing. * We don't care what happens next. There's no action, nothing happens to move the story along. * It's written as a boring, no details algebra word problem. Greg and Jason drove five miles today, drank a liter of water, consumed 28 grams of lunar rations. They were tired so went to sleep. Tomorrow, I'm sure we can anticipate more of the same. Dullsville.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: InterGalactic Medicine Show: Big Book of SF Novelettes (InterGalactic Medicine Show Big Books) (Volume 1); Author: Orson Scott Card; Review: Wonderful collection of sci-fi short stories, please give me more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Roach Page; Review: Mary Roach make science fun. Playful prose, a little snarkiness (but not too much), and tremendously informative.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 2014 Edition (Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy); Author: James Patrick Kelly; Review: I generally enjoy finding new writers in anthologies like this, but this collection was a mixed bag for me. Several excellent stories among a few that I gave up on without completing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spandex Optional Bicycle Touring: How to ride long distance, the cheap and easy way; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Rice Page; Review: Zero pretense in what is mostly a manifesto on the practical ease of touring if you're already an experienced utility cyclist.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Destiny's Forge (Man-Kzin Wars Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Chafe Page; Review: Stop me if you've heard this before: A powerful and popular hereditary king is deposed by an evil pretender. The presumed heir to the throne is lost in action and presumed dead, but ancient prophecy as confirmed by signs and wonders foretell his return. This Hero must unite disparate factions and win back his throne to prevent the annihilation of his people! Destiny's Forge takes place during the Third Man-Kzin War and is mostly told from the Kzin point of view. Chafe could have made better use of his deux ex machina (a sweet young thing reminiscent of Teela Brown) to trim the looong narrative sequences. In spite of the flaws and weird retcons, it's a decently enjoyable read, and this book will become the standard reference for those who yearn to learn the sticky details of Kzin culture, evolution, biology and reproduction. And, hey, the Great White Savior for the Kzin turns out to be a woman!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird; Author: Visit Amazon's Harper Lee Page; Review: This book's reputation as a classic is well deserved.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Higher Education: A Jupiter Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Sheffield Page; Review: There's not much of a plot, with a climax (such as it is) coming *completely* out of left field with absolutely nothing in the story telegraphing the betrayal that eventually occurs. There's no motive explaining character actions beyond simple selfishness. The authors' attempts at character development are clumsy and weak. Happily, Pournelle's cranky old man politics are only a minor annoyance in this short novel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Solvit PupSTEP + Plus Pet Stairs; Brand: Solvit; Review: I bought these pet stairs about 2 years ago and they're still going strong! I had Animal Planet wooden stairs before these and they fell apart so fast I was seriously afraid for my dog's safety. But I have not had any problems with these plastic stairs whatsoever. I have total confidence in my dog's safety and the dog loves it too because she can jump on the bed whenever she wants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Animal Planet PET20109 Raptor Dog Costume; Brand: Animal Planet; Review: So funny!! Of course it doesn't quite look like it does in the picture. The color is more reddish than brown. The tail doesn't stick out and the hood was floppier than in the picture but all in all, it would worth the purchase. I wish it didn't have a shiny material because that makes it harder to capture a good picture.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lupine 1/2 Inch Puppy Love Adjustable Dog Collar for Small Dogs; Brand: LupinePet; Review: Super cute, perfect size, doesn't seem to be scratchy or irritating for my dog; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pets N Bags Poop Bags, Environment Friendly Dog Waste Bags, Refill Rolls; Brand: Pets N Bags; Review: Works great, not too thin, durable, serves their purpose; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vet Recommended Pet ID Tag Dog and Cat Personalized | Many Shapes and Colors to Choose From!; Brand: Vet Recommended ID Tags; Review: Looks great. I got the small bone in pink which is the perfect size to fit a 10 digit phone number. After two months of my dog wearing this, the color has worn off the edges but I don't think that's a big deal for the price. The name and phone number is still perfectly legible and I expect her to be able to wear this for a long time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EcoBark Max Comfort and Control Dog Harness; No Pull & No Choke Design, Luxurious Padded Vest, Eco-Friendly Puppies Dogs; Brand: EcoBark Pet Supplies; Review: I love this harness. It's slightly more difficult to get on because you have to put the dog's head through the neck hole but this also means it's more secure. It doesn't choke her and I am much more confident that she can't wiggle out of it like she's done in the past. The mesh fabric is also a bit padded so it's comfortable on her as well. The sizing was perfect. I measured my 13 pound chihuahua/poodle mix and a medium fit perfectly once I adjusted the chest strap.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Little Blue Truck; Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Schertle Page; Review: Again, I just LOVE the Little Blue Truck books. I've had to read them over and over to my granddaughter. She always wants to read "Bop. Bop".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Blue Truck Leads the Way; Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Schertle Page; Review: Absolutely love the Little Blue Truck books. I would recommend these for any child!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Blue Truck's Christmas; Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Schertle Page; Review: I love, love, love the Little Blue Truck books. I just wish there were more. I have to read these books over and over to my granddaughter. The Little Blue Truck books are some of her favorites.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oola Find Balance in an Unbalanced World; Author: Dave Braun and Troy Amdahl; Review: Great book to read. This is a book that everyone can benefit from.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 9 Fruits Alive (GodCounts Series); Author: Mindy Macdonald; Review: Great book for teaching young children about the fruits of the Spirit. I had this book before and donated it to our church and it disappeared. This time I will be holding on to it for my grandchildren. LOVE THIS BOOK.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oola Find Balance in an Unbalanced World by Dave Braun and Troy Amdahl, Forward by: Kurt Warner (2012) Hardcover; Author: ; Review: Great book to read. This is a book that everyone can benefit from.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adam and Eve, God's First People: Biblical Values (I Can Read! / Dennis Jones Series); Author: Zondervan; Review: I absolutely love the I Can Read books. They are so easy for toddlers to understand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brown Paper Teddy Bear; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Allison Page; Review: We had checked this book out at the library and it quickly became my granddaughters favorite book. I ordered it on Amazon for her and then later ordered one for my home. This is an excellent book for children.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tennis Shoes Adventure Series: Drums of Desolations; Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Heimerdinger Page; Review: Start with the first book, Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites. Chris Heimerdinger is on of the best storytellers I've ever read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It's Not About You, Mrs. Turkey: A Love Letter About the True Meaning of Thanksgiving (The Love Letters Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Soraya Diase Coffelt Page; Review: A great read for my grandchild. Would recommend it for others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thankful For Today: Little Bear Series (Volume 1); Author: Roitman Trillo; Review: My granddaughter really liked this book. Great for teaching a child how to be thankful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Noah's Crew Came 2 by 2 (GodCounts Series); Author: Mindy Macdonald; Review: A great book for toddlers. It puts the story of Noah in a way that 1-3 year olds can understand the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: The Tao of Pooh; Author: Benjamin Hoff; Genres: non-fiction, children, fiction; Review: My favorite book. Ever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Follow Your Heart; Author: Susanna Tamaro; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: There wasn't a lot of action in this book. And it's better when read in Italian. But the way things are described, as well as understanding the history of your family and how that affects the way you were raised... interesting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream; Author: Barack Obama; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: You can see why he was elected-- the prose is great and the stories are personal... makes you wonder what happened to this guy. If you can, get the book and listen to him read it. Brings you back to those days when you thought he would change the face of politics. Turns out, the face is all that changed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skinny Bitch; Author: Rory Freedman; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Surprisingly well researched. They take an angle on how eating vegan, non-processed food is good for everyone, but they start from a selfish, I want to look fabulous perspective and explain why meat and dairy are not healthy choices. I also really enjoyed the voice of the book, it gave similar information as say, Omnivore's Dilemma, but in a very casual, talking with a girlfriend sort of way. I'd recommend it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time; Author: Mark Haddon; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: The voice of the narrator is worth reading alone. Very believable, very well written. I wish I had this kind of creativity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No One Belongs Here More Than You; Author: Miranda July; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: Unique voice, definitely worth a read. I can see why she'd be in the film business as well. This book is like the Gigantic of short story collections.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1); Author: Stieg Larsson; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Good. I don't know if it deserves all of the hype, but I definitely enjoyed it. Takes a bit to get into it, though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3); Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I really don't like Dan Brown, but I was told to read this book because of the subject-- the Freemasons. Bad writing, interesting plot. Quick read. And thank god, it's the last of Langdon.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Tiger's Wife; Author: Tea Obreht; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was so well written, it makes me cry myself to sleep at night thinking that I will never have the craft of the English language quite like this. If you read one book of fiction, make it this one. So amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America; Author: Erik Larson; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: I read this before going to Chicago, and it was fascinating. If you are at all interested in architecture, or gleaning small but interesting facts(I mean, come on, who knew PBR was tied to the Chicago World's Fair??), this is a great book. It was hard to believe this was non-fiction. I'd say the story of the Fair was better than the story of Holmes, but both were fascinating. If you go to Chicago after reading this book (or NYC, or Asheville, for that matter), you will have a better appreciation for the architecture and the history connected to it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paris; Author: Edward Rutherfurd; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I love historical fiction and, having traveled to Paris while reading it, I thought this would be a special book. It was, at first and at the very end. The stories re the Eiffel Tower and the French Revolution and Reign of Terror were compelling, but the middle of the book (about 300-400 pages of it) was both hard to read and forgettable. From what I understand his other books do not skip around in time and are critically praised, but it may take me a while before reading another book of his.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In Cold Blood; Author: Truman Capote; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: As always, Truman Capote presents imperfect characters that you end up feeling strongly about, wanting the book to go on a little longer. This book is no exception, despite it being the true story of a senseless and horrific crime that follows the two men just before they murder an entire family, through the search and capture, to their hanging in Kansas. Despite there being little to no regret on the part of those who committed the crimes, the reader is still left feeling empathetic (particularly for Perry). I could go into a lot of detail about how this book has left me thinking about crime and punishment, the prison system, and the line between legal sanity and insanity, but you'll probably be left with similar thoughts. Such an incredible book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1Q84; Author: Haruki Murakami; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This is more of a 3.5 for me. I thought the weaving of stories was incredible and, while sometimes the story moved so slowly, it was beautiful to read. However, Part III was too much for me, and things that irked me a bit from the beginning took on a larger role (e.g. rhetorical devices). I think it is definitely worth a read, but if this is your first time reading Hurakami, I would start instead with something shorter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where'd You Go, Bernadette; Author: Maria Semple; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: An interesting story and a more interesting and unique way of telling it. Really enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yes Please; Author: Amy Poehler; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Awesome. A must-read for anyone who is 1) female, or 2) knows a female, and is A) funny or B) appreciates funny people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Martian; Author: Andy Weir; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Some described this to me, before I read it, as like reading a textbook. I didn't even mind so much of that (do I care in excruciating detail how you plan to, and then indeed, regulate the air in the HAB versus RAV? Not as much as others do, apparently), but I thought the pattern of the book became very predictable and it made it difficult to want to read the book for a reason other than to finish it. Still, it is interesting to read a book like this. Would've been more moving if it had dealt with the struggle of being alone in more detail, but it was good enough.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Paula Hawkins; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Quick read, and definitely a good thriller. If this book is a three, Gone Girl is a 1.5 or 2.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cellist of Sarajevo; Author: Steven Galloway; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Beautiful, lyrical, and casual but introspective views of war, the kindness and dehumanization caused when neighbors turn to enemies, and who should and will put a ravaged city back together again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: March: Book One (March, #1); Author: John Lewis; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: A gorgeous book both in words and graphics, that stays with you long after you've finished. It is told in the first and third person, shifting time between Rep. Lewis's childhood through his sit-ins in Nashville and January 20, 2009, at the morning of President Obama's inauguration.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis; Author: J.D. Vance; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This should not be read with any expectation aside from it being a memoir. It is not an explanation of how the PEOTUS won the nomination or the election, and it won't suddenly give you a way to connect to the Scots-Irish or change their minds about politics. I did enjoy the memoir. Some of the stories rang familiar and made me miss my grandmother something fierce. The irony of being told to get out of the sticks and make something of yourself only to be distrusted by those same people once you've done it... I don't know how to solve it, and it seems like JD Vance doesn't either. It is especially difficult when there is an exodus of talent from certain areas as a result, in part due to the lack of jobs, in part due to the need of some to cut themselves off from those communities out of self-preservation. Hillbilly Elegy didn't shine a light on an issue that people from these communities weren't aware of, but perhaps for others who are unfamiliar with Appalachian culture it is a more interesting read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mothers; Author: Brit Bennett; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This book captured me with the first page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pride and Prejudice (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The West Wing: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Horatio Hornblower (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Triplets of Belleville (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Autumn in New York (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The West Wing: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tipping the Velvet (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monarch of the Glen: Series 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gilmore Girls: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 2 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maybe Baby (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coal Miner's Daughter: Collector's Edition (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shop Around the Corner (1940); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Singin' in the Rain (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strictly Ballroom (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Fair Lady: Special Edition (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: St. Elmo's Fire (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Benny and Joon (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Circle of Friends (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friends: The Series Finale (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Much Ado About Nothing (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 3 (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 1 (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 3 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (1962); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You Can't Take It With You (1938); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Persuasion (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coupling: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roman Holiday (1953); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coupling: Season 3 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monarch of the Glen: Series 1 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Emma (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jane Eyre (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 5 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: 50th Anniversary Edition (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The West Wing: Season 3 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 4 (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coupling: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 8 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 13 Conversations About One Thing (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Title: The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seinfeld: Seasons 1 & 2 (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gilmore Girls: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 2 (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 6 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic Pizza (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Freaks & Geeks: The Complete Series (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 4 (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 3 (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MI-5: Vol. 1 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 5 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1 (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waking Ned Devine (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All About Eve (1950); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Wife is an Actress (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 4 (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 7 (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Say Anything (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Capture the Castle (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunrise (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Brown (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dawson's Creek: Season 3 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dawson's Creek: Season 4 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Forsyte Saga: Series 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charmed: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Philadelphia Story (1940); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Up Baby (1938); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Upstairs (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Some Kind of Wonderful (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mansfield Park (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sliding Doors (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ballykissangel: Series 1 (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 4 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reality Bites (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bonnie and Clyde (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Possession (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Comes Softly (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Paper Chase (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lady Jane (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the President's Men (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coupling: Season 4 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sliders: Seasons 1 and 2 (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Party of Five: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Way We Were (1973); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Broadcast News (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Foyle's War: Series 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deadwood: Season 1 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 5 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Band of Brothers (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Phantom of the Opera: Special Edition (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sylvia (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daniel Deronda (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Where the Heart Is (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Fond Kiss (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heavenly Creatures (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Flesh and Bone (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Duets (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Girls (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gosford Park (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iris (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enigma (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quills (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wimbledon (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Zhivago (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Great Expectations (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bounce (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Foyle's War: Set 2 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lorna Doone (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Solomon and Gaenor (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Second Sight: Series 1 (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Magdalene Sisters (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life as a House (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saved! (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost World (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Good Girl (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ballykissangel: Series 3 (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 6 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ballykissangel: Series 2 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 7 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anywhere But Here (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Made for Each Other (1939); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Island at War (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 9 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The West Wing: Season 4 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Great Escape (1963); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tuck Everlasting (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gilmore Girls: Season 3 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: It Happened One Night (1934); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anne of Green Gables (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gregory's Girl (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In Good Company (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chris Rock: Never Scared (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 21 Jump Street: Season 1 (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Way We Live Now (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wonderfalls: The Complete Series (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Agatha Christie's Marple: Series 1 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lovely & Amazing (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Practical Magic (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: L'Auberge Espagnole (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hope Springs (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Borders (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 61* (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Howards End (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Grand: Series Two (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Empire of the Sun (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Journey of Natty Gann (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: MI-5: Vol. 2 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sports Night (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Longitude (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tea with Mussolini (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Can't Hardly Wait (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Iron Jawed Angels (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monarch of the Glen: Series 3 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sweet November (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: V-Day: Until the Violence Stops (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sidewalks of New York (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Horatio Hornblower: The New Adventures (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pieces of April (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My House in Umbria (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Vicar of Dibley: Series 1 (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arrested Development: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Serve Them All My Days (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Cards Trilogy I: House of Cards (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Washington Square (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Graffiti: Collector's Edition (1973); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Young Adam (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Feet: Season 1 (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gaslight (1940); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Significant Others: The Series (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diner (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gunner Palace (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: P.S. (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsoon Wedding (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Live From Baghdad (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jack and Sarah (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Me Without You (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carolina (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zelary (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Prince and Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Daughter (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sometimes in April (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little 2 (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Fullscreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Anger (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Save the Last Dance (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rings (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride 2 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kissing Jessica Stein (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiki's Delivery Service (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Aristocats (1970); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Girl (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mighty Ducks (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Cinderella Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bambi: Platinum Edition (1942); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Walk to Remember (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoosiers (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Women (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Treehouse Hostage (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Even Stevens Movie (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fox and the Hound (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cadet Kelly (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: P.U.N.K.S. (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Run (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Simply Irresistible (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Angel: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tru Calling: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark Angel: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dick (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crossroads (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Boondock Saints (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: View from the Top (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Uptown Girls (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Dog Skip (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 200 American (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Labyrinth (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping Beauty: Special Edition (1959); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood (Disney) (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sandlot (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everwood: Season 1 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lilo and Stitch (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Troopers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: James and the Giant Peach (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: October Sky (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eurotrip (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heathers (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once and Again: Season 2 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Igby Goes Down (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dinosaur (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch That Kid (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Glass House (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Safety of Objects (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rescuers (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cats & Dogs (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speak (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alice in Wonderland (1951); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dumbo (1941); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jane Eyre (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charlotte's Web (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pete's Dragon (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gilmore Girls: Season 4 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 4 (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once and Again: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Peg's Glorified Ham n Eggs; City: Henderson, NV; Review: As a breakfast lover I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. I can not describe how delicious the huevos rancheros was so I have a photo below and I literally inhaled the dish. Service was great, happy and attentive can not wait to try everything else on the menu!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tropical Smoothie Cafe; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Always wait 20-30 mins for just one smoothie. Service is beyond horrifying too bad it's the closest one to jones rainbow area the convenient location but horribly managed and staffed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tropical Smoothie Cafe; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Always wait 20-30 mins for just one smoothie. Service is beyond horrifying too bad it's the closest one to jones rainbow area the convenient location but horribly managed and staffed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tropical Smoothie Cafe; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Always wait 20-30 mins for just one smoothie. Service is beyond horrifying too bad it's the closest one to jones rainbow area the convenient location but horribly managed and staffed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tropical Smoothie Cafe; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Always wait 20-30 mins for just one smoothie. Service is beyond horrifying too bad it's the closest one to jones rainbow area the convenient location but horribly managed and staffed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tropical Smoothie Cafe; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Always wait 20-30 mins for just one smoothie. Service is beyond horrifying too bad it's the closest one to jones rainbow area the convenient location but horribly managed and staffed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tropical Smoothie Cafe; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Always wait 20-30 mins for just one smoothie. Service is beyond horrifying too bad it's the closest one to jones rainbow area the convenient location but horribly managed and staffed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CareNow; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Waited an hour to be called then another hour to be seen by the doctor who saw me for a minute not even kidding. While I waited for the hour the walls are thin and I could hear the doctor having a conversation with the staff while I sat in pain. I will never step foot in this place again. Horrible service; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CareNow; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Waited an hour to be called then another hour to be seen by the doctor who saw me for a minute not even kidding. While I waited for the hour the walls are thin and I could hear the doctor having a conversation with the staff while I sat in pain. I will never step foot in this place again. Horrible service; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CareNow; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Waited an hour to be called then another hour to be seen by the doctor who saw me for a minute not even kidding. While I waited for the hour the walls are thin and I could hear the doctor having a conversation with the staff while I sat in pain. I will never step foot in this place again. Horrible service; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CareNow; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Waited an hour to be called then another hour to be seen by the doctor who saw me for a minute not even kidding. While I waited for the hour the walls are thin and I could hear the doctor having a conversation with the staff while I sat in pain. I will never step foot in this place again. Horrible service; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CareNow; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Waited an hour to be called then another hour to be seen by the doctor who saw me for a minute not even kidding. While I waited for the hour the walls are thin and I could hear the doctor having a conversation with the staff while I sat in pain. I will never step foot in this place again. Horrible service; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CareNow; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Waited an hour to be called then another hour to be seen by the doctor who saw me for a minute not even kidding. While I waited for the hour the walls are thin and I could hear the doctor having a conversation with the staff while I sat in pain. I will never step foot in this place again. Horrible service; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks; City: Henderson, NV; Review: This location I have given numerous chances but the point of this business is quick coffee, which is not the case here. Ordered on app, got to location and saw someone being trained and numerous coffees being ordered st counter going out before mine I ordered ahead First time I just left my coffee there which I paid for and was a waste and this time I stayed which was ten minutes after I placed my order on the app which honestly I'd like my money back wtf is the point of the app and ordering ahead when it takes even longer than walking in.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks; City: Henderson, NV; Review: This location I have given numerous chances but the point of this business is quick coffee, which is not the case here. Ordered on app, got to location and saw someone being trained and numerous coffees being ordered st counter going out before mine I ordered ahead First time I just left my coffee there which I paid for and was a waste and this time I stayed which was ten minutes after I placed my order on the app which honestly I'd like my money back wtf is the point of the app and ordering ahead when it takes even longer than walking in.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks; City: Henderson, NV; Review: This location I have given numerous chances but the point of this business is quick coffee, which is not the case here. Ordered on app, got to location and saw someone being trained and numerous coffees being ordered st counter going out before mine I ordered ahead First time I just left my coffee there which I paid for and was a waste and this time I stayed which was ten minutes after I placed my order on the app which honestly I'd like my money back wtf is the point of the app and ordering ahead when it takes even longer than walking in.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks; City: Henderson, NV; Review: This location I have given numerous chances but the point of this business is quick coffee, which is not the case here. Ordered on app, got to location and saw someone being trained and numerous coffees being ordered st counter going out before mine I ordered ahead First time I just left my coffee there which I paid for and was a waste and this time I stayed which was ten minutes after I placed my order on the app which honestly I'd like my money back wtf is the point of the app and ordering ahead when it takes even longer than walking in.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks; City: Henderson, NV; Review: This location I have given numerous chances but the point of this business is quick coffee, which is not the case here. Ordered on app, got to location and saw someone being trained and numerous coffees being ordered st counter going out before mine I ordered ahead First time I just left my coffee there which I paid for and was a waste and this time I stayed which was ten minutes after I placed my order on the app which honestly I'd like my money back wtf is the point of the app and ordering ahead when it takes even longer than walking in.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks; City: Henderson, NV; Review: This location I have given numerous chances but the point of this business is quick coffee, which is not the case here. Ordered on app, got to location and saw someone being trained and numerous coffees being ordered st counter going out before mine I ordered ahead First time I just left my coffee there which I paid for and was a waste and this time I stayed which was ten minutes after I placed my order on the app which honestly I'd like my money back wtf is the point of the app and ordering ahead when it takes even longer than walking in.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks; City: Henderson, NV; Review: This location I have given numerous chances but the point of this business is quick coffee, which is not the case here. Ordered on app, got to location and saw someone being trained and numerous coffees being ordered st counter going out before mine I ordered ahead First time I just left my coffee there which I paid for and was a waste and this time I stayed which was ten minutes after I placed my order on the app which honestly I'd like my money back wtf is the point of the app and ordering ahead when it takes even longer than walking in.
Update: unfortunately I work in the plaza right here. Come here if you'd like to wait over ten minutes to order and get a coffee. With such a huge business park surrounding this location you'd think they'd operate in a more efficient way, rather than chat and watch line grow. They add water to every coffee order making this the absolute shittiest coffee and a huge waste of time; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks; City: Henderson, NV; Review: This location I have given numerous chances but the point of this business is quick coffee, which is not the case here. Ordered on app, got to location and saw someone being trained and numerous coffees being ordered st counter going out before mine I ordered ahead First time I just left my coffee there which I paid for and was a waste and this time I stayed which was ten minutes after I placed my order on the app which honestly I'd like my money back wtf is the point of the app and ordering ahead when it takes even longer than walking in.
Update: unfortunately I work in the plaza right here. Come here if you'd like to wait over ten minutes to order and get a coffee. With such a huge business park surrounding this location you'd think they'd operate in a more efficient way, rather than chat and watch line grow. They add water to every coffee order making this the absolute shittiest coffee and a huge waste of time; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks; City: Henderson, NV; Review: This location I have given numerous chances but the point of this business is quick coffee, which is not the case here. Ordered on app, got to location and saw someone being trained and numerous coffees being ordered st counter going out before mine I ordered ahead First time I just left my coffee there which I paid for and was a waste and this time I stayed which was ten minutes after I placed my order on the app which honestly I'd like my money back wtf is the point of the app and ordering ahead when it takes even longer than walking in.
Update: unfortunately I work in the plaza right here. Come here if you'd like to wait over ten minutes to order and get a coffee. With such a huge business park surrounding this location you'd think they'd operate in a more efficient way, rather than chat and watch line grow. They add water to every coffee order making this the absolute shittiest coffee and a huge waste of time; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks; City: Henderson, NV; Review: This location I have given numerous chances but the point of this business is quick coffee, which is not the case here. Ordered on app, got to location and saw someone being trained and numerous coffees being ordered st counter going out before mine I ordered ahead First time I just left my coffee there which I paid for and was a waste and this time I stayed which was ten minutes after I placed my order on the app which honestly I'd like my money back wtf is the point of the app and ordering ahead when it takes even longer than walking in.
Update: unfortunately I work in the plaza right here. Come here if you'd like to wait over ten minutes to order and get a coffee. With such a huge business park surrounding this location you'd think they'd operate in a more efficient way, rather than chat and watch line grow. They add water to every coffee order making this the absolute shittiest coffee and a huge waste of time; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks; City: Henderson, NV; Review: This location I have given numerous chances but the point of this business is quick coffee, which is not the case here. Ordered on app, got to location and saw someone being trained and numerous coffees being ordered st counter going out before mine I ordered ahead First time I just left my coffee there which I paid for and was a waste and this time I stayed which was ten minutes after I placed my order on the app which honestly I'd like my money back wtf is the point of the app and ordering ahead when it takes even longer than walking in.
Update: unfortunately I work in the plaza right here. Come here if you'd like to wait over ten minutes to order and get a coffee. With such a huge business park surrounding this location you'd think they'd operate in a more efficient way, rather than chat and watch line grow. They add water to every coffee order making this the absolute shittiest coffee and a huge waste of time; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Verizon Authorized Retailer - GoWireless; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: huge scam dont go to this store the employees steal your iphone during an upgrade biggest scam ever; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Verizon Authorized Retailer - GoWireless; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: huge scam dont go to this store the employees steal your iphone during an upgrade biggest scam ever; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Verizon Authorized Retailer - GoWireless; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: huge scam dont go to this store the employees steal your iphone during an upgrade biggest scam ever; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Verizon Authorized Retailer - GoWireless; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: huge scam dont go to this store the employees steal your iphone during an upgrade biggest scam ever; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Verizon Authorized Retailer - GoWireless; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: huge scam dont go to this store the employees steal your iphone during an upgrade biggest scam ever; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Verizon Authorized Retailer - GoWireless; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: huge scam dont go to this store the employees steal your iphone during an upgrade biggest scam ever; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sun Auto Service; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Since I moved to Vegas being from the east coast I haven't found a trustworthy and reliable auto shop to service my car at, thankfully that all changed once I met Jimmy and the Sun auto team here! Oil change is quick and easy and they don't try and up sell you or take advantage of those (like me) who know nothing about cars. Can't say how often I have been to other places before here saying I need this and that when it comes down to it the guys here will be upfront and real with what your car actually needs done! Saved a ton of money after calling around and getting quotes there was no other place that could compare.
At the end of the day there's a million places you could go get your car serviced, but here they treat you like their own family and that type of service makes a life long client of me and any of my friends/ family!
Thanks again Jimmy and team, you rock!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Right Time: A Novel (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: ALWAYS GREAT STORIES; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2018 Rand McNally Large Scale Road Atlas (Rand McNally Road Atlas); Author: Visit Amazon's Rand McNally Page; Review: USED IT ON A RECENT TRIP; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Right Time: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: ALWAYS GREAT STORIES; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mistress: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: LOVE HER BOOKS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turbo Twenty-Three: A Stephanie Plum Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: LOVE HER BOOKS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Duchess: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: LOVE ALL HER BOOKS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hardcore Twenty-Four: A Stephanie Plum Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: LOVE ALL HER BOOKS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairytale: A Novel (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: LOVE ALL HER BOOKS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Minds: A Knight and Moon Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: LOVE ALL HER BOOKS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Games: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: LOVE ALL HER BOOKS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Itty-Bitty Kitty Rescue (Paw Patrol) (Little Golden Book); Author: Golden Books; Review: GRANDKIDS LOVE IT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thomas and the Dinosaur (Thomas & Friends) (Little Golden Book); Author: Golden Books; Review: GRANDKIDS LOVE IT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Love You, Grandma! (Little Golden Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Tish Rabe Page; Review: LOVE THE STORY; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: James Comey Would Like to Help; Abstract: The former F.B.I. director wants an end to the Trump presidency. And yes, he knows you might think he caused it.; Category: news
Title: New Hampshire shooting: Man barged into a church and wounded bride and bishop; Abstract: A gunman barged into a church in New Hampshire and opened fire, wounding a bride and the bishop before wedding guests tackled him, authorities said. Investigators want to know if the attack is related to another fatal shooting this month.; Category: news
Title: 'Abominable' Release in Malaysia to be Abandoned; Abstract: Plans to release the increasingly controversial Chinese-U.S. co-produced animation film "Abominable" in Malaysia have been dropped, after the distributor said that it would not be cut.; Category: movies
Title: Couples weigh 'strategic divorce' to save on taxes; Abstract: Financial advisors warn that couples who split only to save on taxes could ultimately jeopardize their insurance coverage and retirement savings.; Category: finance
Title: Kanye West says he'll never perform old song lyrics again; Abstract: Kanye says he's playing music for God now.; Category: music
Title: 5 charged in alcohol poisoning death of UC Irvine fraternity brother; Abstract: Five young men have been charged in connection with the death of their fraternity brother, who succumbed to alcohol poisoning after a booze-soaked party this year.; Category: news
Title: Norway's Ugland says nine crew kidnapped by pirates from vessel off Benin; Abstract: Norway's Ugland says nine crew kidnapped by pirates from vessel off Benin; Category: news
Title: Angelina Jolie on Her Parenting Style, Being Unpopular in School, and Dealing with Her Emotional Scars; Abstract: Jolie opens up to BAZAAR in a candid interview about her "visible and invisible scars" and why she's fighting for freedom around the world.; Category: movies
Title: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating': 'It Took Me Away Emotionally'; Abstract: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating'; Category: tv
Title: Maryland man, 46, gets probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV crossed a median and slammed into their minivan; Abstract: Alvin Hubbard III, 46, of Cambridge, Maryland, was sentenced to one year of probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV slammed into a family's minivan in 2018; Category: news
Title: The son of a Chinese billionaire has been banned from flying first class, playing golf, buying property, or going clubbing; Abstract: Wang Sicong, the heir of Chinese real estate mogul Wang Jianlin's estimated $12.5 billion fortune, is said to have a personal debt of $21.6 million.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Crowne Plaza Hotel Suzhou; City: Suzhou Jiangsu; Review: This is my go to hotel when on business in Suzhou. The level of quality and service is outstanding from the entire staff. There is a level of sincerity of service that exceeds most other hotels. It is clear that the staff are trained extremely well and buy-in to what management is succeeding at doing. Cheers to the entire team and I look forward to another visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Britania Hotel a Lisbon Heritage Collection; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: I had to make a last minute business trip to Lisbon and searched Trip Advisor for hotels. I was very fortunate to choose the Hotel Britania. This is an amazing hotel from every aspect. The location is perfect, the rooms are great and most importantly the entire staff is outstanding (friendly, helpful and welcoming). I would recommend this hotel to anyone coming to Lisbon for a short visit like mine or for a proper holiday. This will be my hotel of choice for my next visit and should be yours too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jingmin Central Hotel; City: Xiamen Fujian; Review: This hotel touts itself as a 5 star hotel but I am not sure buy which standard this rating has been made. While I will say the hotel provides very acceptable accommodations, 5 stars sets an expectation that was not met. Standard rooms are very small but well maintained, inclusive breakfast is average and the lobby seems to be a cross between a location for a wedding photo shoots and a playground for 6 year old children. The purpose of this review is to help set the expectation for those who read this that the 5 star rating is not up to international standards. If you are looking for a comfortable no frills hotel in Xiamen away from the tourist center this hotel may be for you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Conrad Macao Cotai Central; City: Macau; Review: I have been visiting Macau for many years and have stayed in many of the hotel (Venetian, Wynn, MGM, Sheraton, etc) but the Conrad, in my opinion, is the best. The staff are outstanding and the rooms are large, luxurious and comfortable. However, the thing that sets this hotel apart from the others is the excellent proximity to dining and shopping without being forced to walk through the casino. This is a huge plus for me. This will be my hotel of choice in Macau as well as the one I choose for my business colleagues when they visit from now on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bed and Breakfast 1669; City: Bruges West Flanders Province; Review: My wife and I made a one night trip to Brugge from Brussels and stayed at this AMAZING Bed and Breakfast. Our room "The Cathedral" was amazing. An incredible combination of rustic 17th century charm and 21st century amenities. The location cannot be beat. A short walk to the Main Square but away from the hoards of summertime tourists. The staff are incredibly hardworking, attentive and friendly and complete the overall world class experience. I would recommend this as a must stay in Brugge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Amigo; City: Brussels; Review: I travel all over the world and the Hotel Amigo in Brussels is by far one of the best hotels in which I have stayed. This is even taking into consideration the level of service offered at 5 star hotels in Asia. The location is perfect (60 seconds from the Grand Place), the rooms are very comfortable/luxurious, and the hotel staff is second to none. If you are looking for a luxury experience in the heart of Brussels, this should be your only choice of hotels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa; City: Takanawa Minato Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: This is a great business hotel near Shinagawa Station in Tokyo. The staff are very friendly and the hotel is quite clean and comfortable. Westerners may find the rooms to be small but they are very comfortable and have electrical outlets where you need them. I would recommend this hotel if you are in the Shinagawa Station area of Tokyo.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Hotel; City: Porto Recanati Province of Macerata Marche; Review: I was very pleased with my stay at the Life hotel. My room was big and bright and had a fantastic view of the Adriatic. However the bed was too firm for my liking. The breakfast every morning was simple yet delicious (wow the breads) and you could always count on a superb cappuccino. The location can't be beat as it is a short walk to the center of Porto Recanati and many cafes and restaurants. Finally, the staff at the Life hotel are amazing. They truly make a stay at this hotel worthwhile.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Parkyard Hotel Shanghai; City: Shanghai; Review: While this hotel would not have been my first choice, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the rooms...large and clean. However, it was a struggle to get the temperature (too warm) in the room to a comfortable setting. I did not complain and just chalked it up to similar experiences with hotels in China in the winter months...cooling not available. The food was average. I ordered a club sandwich and while the menu listed all the typical ingredients, I was "treated" to something else. In place of the typical meats, pastrami and sauerkraut where substituted without explanation...an attempt at a Reuben perhaps. Not a club sandwich. If you are in the Pudong Industrial zone and are looking for a nice hotel conveniently located, book this hotel but leave the hotel for meals.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort; City: Bangkok; Review: My wife and I live in Bangkok but decided to stay one night at this fantastic resort since we were attending an event at the hotel behind the Anantara. I am pleased to give the Anantara Riverside my highest recommendation. The rooms are great, he location is quite peaceful and the staff is amazing. If you are spending a holiday in Bangkok I would highly recommend that you consider this property. It is an oasis of serenity in this frenetic and fantastic city. It may seem like it is too far away from things in the city. It is not, you will have easy access to public transport with a quick and pleasant ferry ride from the hotel to the BTS - Sky Train.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olive Tree Hotel; City: Bayan Lepas Penang Island Penang; Review: I travel to Penang for business every two months and am always on the look out for new hotels to try in the Bayan Lapas area for myself and my team. The Olive Tree Hotel is quite new and has very basic, very clean rooms. The breakfast is average and the "Sports Bar" is not very impressive but they have good happy hour specials. The real problem for me was the poor communication regarding my airport transfer. I had made a hotel transfer arrangement for my arrival in Penang only to find out on arrival there was no driver waiting for me. After taking a taxi to the hotel (not a problem) I showed the front desk staff the email confirming my hotel transfer. She stated that there was no record of the request in the system. This issue is bad enough but when I was checking out, the charge for the transfer from the airport to the hotel was on my bill. (I did not get the transfer and was told it was not in the system). I did not pay for this and expressed my displeasure. I will not be using the Olive Tree anytime soon.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Samed Villa Resort; City: Ko Samet Rayong Province; Review: We have been to Samed Villa many times over the past 5 years and it seems to get better with each visit. This peaceful, relaxing resort is staffed with the most amazing people. They are all very friendly and helpful and make every visit amazing. The highlight for me is lounging lazily all day on the beach. In the evenings there is a beach BBQ with excellent fresh seafood. Don't miss it. The rooms are very nice, very clean and very comfortable. You cannot beat the value for money when staying at Samed Villa.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Patta; City: Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Province; Review: My wife and I had the great pleasure of staying at Le Patta for 3 nights recently. This is a gem of a hotel in the center of Chiang Rai with easy access to the Night Bazaar, restaurants and cafes. The staff are world class, the rooms are clean, modern and comfortable, and the team will assist with any transportation or tourism needs you may have. While it is in the heart of Chiang Rai, you will find this hotel most peaceful and relaxing. I will recommend Le Patta to anyone visiting Chiang Rai.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Morning Star Resort; City: Ko Pha Ngan Surat Thani Province; Review: My wife and I just spent an incredibly relaxing week on Koh Phangan at the Morning Star Resort. This is a small bungalow style resort on Ban Khai beach which offers a relaxing beach atmosphere at a very reasonable price. The room we had was small, but very clean and comfortable. The staff at the resort were very friendly and attentive and were always willing to provide recommendations and arrange a taxi. If you are looking for the quiet side of Koh Phangan in a peaceful tropical island setting at a reasonable price, give Morning Star resort a try.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai at Pudong; City: Shanghai; Review: I have stayed at the Four Seasons Pudong 3 Times in the past month and a half. This is an amazing hotel in one of the most amazing cities in the world. Firstly, the staff are absolutely amazing, friendly and attentive. They provide a sense of confidence that whatever request you make will be met. Secondly, the rooms are stunning and well thought out. I had the pleasure of being upgraded to a corner suite during my second stay and it was definitely one of the top 3 hotel rooms I have stayed in the world. Lastly, the Italian restaurant is excellent. While the menu is small, the food is authentic and delicious. If you are looking for a 5 star + experience in Shanghai, you cannot go wrong with the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JW Marriott Phuket Resort Spa; City: Mai Khao Thalang District Phuket; Review: My wife and I tend to prefer smaller, boutique style beach resorts in Thailand. The JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa certainly is not that, however it is one of the best resorts we have had the pleasure to stay. The rooms are beautiful, the grounds are amazing, there is an adults only pool (quiet), and the entire staff was amazing. We had great meals (special thanks to the staff of the Andaman Grill), enjoyed the Saturday Fire Show and I can’t say it enough...the staff were amazing!! If you are unsure about where to stay when in Phuket and you want to embrace the luxury resort life, the JW Marriott Phuket should be at the top of your list.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanoi Emerald Waters Hotel Trendy; City: Hanoi; Review: When planning our trip to Hanoi, Vietnam we were lucky enough to select the Hanoi Emerald Waters Hotel Trendy. This boutique hotel was a very pleasant surprise at a very reasonable price. Firstly, the hotel is conveniently located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. It is close to loads of shopping, great cafes, excellent restaurants and Hoan Kiem Lake. A great base for exploring Hanoi. Secondly, our city view room was clean, comfortable and very well maintained. Lastly and most importantly, the staff are amazing. They are as good if not better than the staff at any 5 star hotel I have stayed. Rosy and Jasmine made our stay very special, took an interest in us, helped with tour bookings and were so pleasant to see everyday in the hotel lobby. WORLD CLASS Service!!! Thank you! If you are looking for a quaint boutique hotel in the heart of Hanoi with amazing staff and service. You MUST give the Emerald Waters Hotel Trendy a try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Essential Mary Chapin Carpenter; Brand: Mary Chapin Carpenter; Review: My collection was stolen out of my car. This is my favorite. She is a story teller in unique melodies. Very talented. Love her voice. Had been looking for a song for years from a movie: Fly Away Home: 10,000 miles. Had about given up. It's on this album. That's when I became a fan of all her music. I have most of my collection back now. Still searching a few more. Read the reviews by people who really KNOW music and can extoll her virtues in spades. They compare and contrast her work by time and events of her life. I guess that's their "thing". There is a lot of examination of a person who puts herself out there for the enjoyment of others and for what reason? I only know that she really can lift me up with her upbeat songs and ride beside me when I'm sad or wistful. She is so much more than today's artists that have songs consisting of 10 words punctuated by a few sounds that repeat five times... sounds; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Essential; Brand: Mary Chapin Carpenter; Review: My collection was stolen out of my car. This is my favorite. She is a story teller in unique melodies. Very talented. Love her voice. Had been looking for a song for years from a movie: Fly Away Home: 10,000 miles. Had about given up. It's on this album. That's when I became a fan of all her music. I have most of my collection back now. Still searching a few more. Read the reviews by people who really KNOW music and can extoll her virtues in spades. They compare and contrast her work by time and events of her life. I guess that's their "thing". There is a lot of examination of a person who puts herself out there for the enjoyment of others and for what reason? I only know that she really can lift me up with her upbeat songs and ride beside me when I'm sad or wistful. She is so much more than today's artists that have songs consisting of 10 words punctuated by a few sounds that repeat five times... sounds; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greatest Hits - Chapter One; Brand: Kelly Clarkson; Review: A great CD for her earlier hits. I didn't have these. I'm enjoying listening to them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mary Chapin Carpenter,Playlist: The Very Best Of Mary Chapin Carpenter,Sony Legacy,Country,Pop,Country & Western,Digipak,Compilation,Country & Western - Country,Recorded Music; Brand: Mary Chapin Carpenter; Review: It's my favorite of her albums because it's ALL my favorite songs! 10,000 MiLES!!! I looked for that for years...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heritage; Brand: Celtic Thunder; Review: Love the group. This was my favorite performance of particular songs and cast and wanted to play anytime I wanted! If you have not heard it, you are missing out...preview it. The music is great, performance even better! !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Classic Christmas Album; Brand: Celtic Thunder; Review: Love them, Love this Christmas album. Beautiful songs that are not often recorded. My new favorite !; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Signature Sleep Mattress, Twin Mattress, 6 Inch Hybrid Coil Mattress, Black, Twin; Brand: Signature Sleep; Review: very good. thanks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kings Brand Furniture Cherry Finish Wood Spindle Post Design Twin Size Convertible Bunk Bed (Bunkbed); Brand: Kings Brand Furniture; Review: it's wonderful. ,thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winsome Terrace Storage Shelf 4-Tier in Espresso Finish; Brand: Winsome; Review: it's a very nice shelf, I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yi Hai Bamboo Soild Book Rack 5 Tier or Bookshelf; Brand: YiHai Furniture; Review: Initially there are two missing parts but the seller sent me those parts very quickly and work well. Thanks. I like the style.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haier ESA405R 5000 BTU Room Air Conditioner; Brand: Haier; Review: not functuonal anymore the second year; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: What to Expect When the New Baby Comes Home (What to Expect Kids); Author: Visit Amazon's Heidi Murkoff Page; Review: THIS BOOK WAS A LITTLE TOO OLD FOR MY TODDLER GRANDSON TO UNDERSTAND. I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE DONE IN A YOUNGER VERSION OF BABY WILL CRY AND YOU WILL SEE MOMMY AND DADDY PICK IT UP AND FEED OR CHANGE IT AND YOU CAN HELP, ETC. IT WAS TOO TECHNICAL TO ENJOY FOR A TODDLER.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Will There Be a Lap for Me?; Author: Visit Amazon's Dorothy Corey Page; Review: VERY SWEET. IT REASURES AC HILD THER EWILL ALWAYS BE ROOM FOR THEM. LOVED IT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Slate Page; Review: this is the most adorable book and truly is my grandsons favorite. teaches lots of different needs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney's Little Einstein: Mission: Where's June? (Little Einsteins); Author: Susan Ring; Review: a truly learnign book that all kids will love. the magnifying rocket makes it perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney's Little Einsteins: Pirate's Treasure; Author: Disney Book Group; Review: GREAT Little Einstein book. FULL of info and well loved by my almost 4 year old grandson! Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star of the Week; Author: Visit Amazon's Barney Saltzberg Page; Review: sweet story to show kids how hard it is to be excepted at a little one. NICE message; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Forest and the Farm (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Vance Huxley Page; Review: When reading a novel, a reader wants characters with which they can identify. Vance Huxley mastered this with The Forest and the Farm. Almost every reader can identify with feeling socially awkward and left out. Billi exemplifies this with the added disability of a missing limb. His struggles to overcome his disability and leave the loner lifestyle behind are inspiring and at times humorous. His sense of morality and eagerness to make sense of the world around him make this character even more likable. This likable character is then set in an almost dystopian or primitive atmosphere. The world is split into the forest and the farm. Hunters accompanied by their hounds are the only ones safe to traverse the dangers of the forest. Even those wanting to find firewood need the escort of a hunter/hound pair. One such wood finding expedition into the forest unfolds events that will change the course of Billis solitary existence irrevocably. It also introduces the external antagonist. The change also brings out the social ineptitude that comes from Billi living outside of society for so long, developing into a romantic subplot that frustrates as well as delights. Comprehensive descriptions of places and events pull the reader into Billis world and make the characters and plot even more enticing. This book is definitely worth recommending to others, even those who are not fans of the genre. There were, however, a few events in the plot that were left somewhat unresolved hopefully this means that we are looking at more about the forest and the farm coming in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All People's Lives Matter; Author: Visit Amazon's Billy McCoy Page; Review: Many books today are sold on the premise of happily ever after. Everyone wants an angst filled story in which everything ends nicely. McCoys book transcends this. Written in the form of a series of short stories, All People's Lives Matter presents us with reality and makes the reader think. The characters and situations are ones that could be plucked out of real life rather than from an authors imagination. McCoys poignant stories offer us a look into how lifes lessons can transform lives, positively and negatively. He masterfully created relatable characters and set them in realistic situations. Through the course of these stories, we learn that life and love are unpredictable at best. Idealism can met harsh reality through failed good intentions. A sons desire to succeed beyond his upbringing can force unwise and destructive decisions. While, like other readers, I was a bit confused at first, McCoys characters quickly drew me in to the story. This book is definitely worth the read. Everyone reader can find something to relate to and ponder on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex, Drugs and Midterm Exams: Drunk, Dazed and Confused; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevon Brown Page; Review: Sex, Drug, and Midterm Exams is a realistic look into the life of several college students. This is a fast paced story that keeps a reader interested. The characters are well developed and relatable. Everyone can relate to or has experienced the life of these young people. The drama and angst they face makes them even more likable. The story, like real life is not complete. I look forward to the next installment in the life of these characters. Jason is campus royalty. His rich father with his large donations paves the way. Unfortunately, dear old dad has impossible expectations as well. How will Jason cope with the pressure? Theo has watched his father work hard all his life. His quick wit and business sense put him on a slippery slope as he tries to use his skills to make his life more comfortable. Will he be able to keep up with all the demands or will he fail, or worse? Maddy is a problem solver. She sees something that needs fixed and she goes into action. She loves her mother and their visits are the highlight of her week. She meets Gabby and decides that it will be her mission to get this shy girl to relax and have fun. Gabby knows what she wants. Unfortunately there are obstacles in her way, including an overbearing mother, an overzealous new friend, and an unwanted suitor. Can she keep focused on her goal?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Savannah's Journey; Author: Visit Amazon's Tinker Holmsby Page; Review: Every author dreams of writing a gripping and successful debut novel. Tinker Holmsby has achieved this goal in no uncertain terms. Savannah's Journey begins with the introduction of each of the key characters in the plot, including Savannah. This was an interesting and straight forward way for the reader to learn about the characters. As a result, readers are more invested and go into the main plot line already knowing what motivates each characters. I found this to be a refreshing tactic to drawing a reader into the story. These back stories lead into the plot of how each of the characters are interconnected and become engaged in a local hate crime. Holmsby is a master at describing events and characters reactions that entice the reader to consider what if ... scenarios. As we read about Savannah's Journey we come to the conclusion that we all have a journey to take and it is our reactions to our journeys that define our own character.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Hearted; Author: Visit Amazon's Winter Renshaw Page; Review: I received a ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. Ayla goes to New York to settle the estate of her estranged half-brother. While there she encounters Rhett, who is dealing with the ultimate betrayal. These two enter into a no strings relationship, which is a myth that quickly leads to complications. Uncharacteristic behavior causes a rift that ultimately leads both to broken hearts. Can these two join with destiny and find their way back to each other? This was a real and faced paced read. The author does a nice job of drawing the reader in and keeping her interested. She even managed to weave the story in way that makes the reader wonder if this is actually based on the author's life. I wanted more though. Ayla keeps talking about wanting a deeper relationship. That's what I wanted. I wanted a deeper connection to the characters. It was a fun read, but I wasn't invested in the characters or the outcome of the story. There were many opportunities to expand on the plot line rather than jumping ahead into the future. I would've liked more of what life was like while they were separated and maybe a little more back story (especially with Ayla). Overall though, I was pleased that I had the opportunity to read this. I would definitely not be disappointed if I had purchased this, rather than receiving and ARC. In fact, this was the first book by this author that I have encountered, but it definitely won't be the last.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The End: A Novelette of Haunting Omens & Harrowing Discovery; Author: Visit Amazon's Justine Avery Page; Review: Trevor was stuck in a rut. His pregnant wife was pushing him to be something he wasn't. His only solace was his Saturday morning ride. Reviewing his latest ride ends up turning everything upside down. Trevor uses this opportunity to become his own person. This was a well written novelette. I would highly recommend this read to anyone. It was a recommendation that was a departure from my usual, and I loved it. Avery masterfully pulled out all the stops. The characters were well developed as was the plot. Her writing also provided plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader interested. That final twist was a shocker.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Post-it Note Affair: A Romance Novelette of Love Lost and Found; Author: Visit Amazon's Justine Avery Page; Review: Everyone gets into a rut sometimes, be it in your personal or professional life. We end up searching for a novel idea or situation to add excitement back into our lives. This novelette reminds us to be thankful for what we have and to search within ourselves for excitement. Most of the time what you seek is right under your nose. I would definitely recommend this light and uplifting read. I look forward to reading more by Avery in the future!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Point Blank: A Short Tale of Macabre Family Faults; Author: Visit Amazon's Justine Avery Page; Review: Every family has problems and parents will go to great lengths to help their children. This dark tale brings both of these truths to the forefront in a twisted and excited manner. There is no predicting what will happen next when a writer with writer's block is confronted by these truths. Justine Avery provides her reader with an exciting tale in a Poe-like macabre fashion. I couldn't put this book down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Island Games: Mystery of the Four Quadrants; Author: Visit Amazon's Caleb J. Boyer Page; Review: Island Games is an exciting and thought provoking read. While the target audience of this book is young adults, Island Games appeals to a variety of ages. Matthew and Ryan wake up on a deserted beach with no idea who or where they are. As the boys explore, they are led into danger and adventure. Boyer does well with keeping the reader interested and guessing. The plot twists and exciting lead the boys to discover the true meaning of friendship. This read is made even more impressive when you discover that the author is only twelve years old. This is a wonderful first novel for a promising young writer. I look forward to sequels and future novels from this talented young man.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Muriel Avenue Sluts; Author: Maggie Hasbrouck; Review: This book is so much more than the title/cover suggest. Jules lives on Muriel Avenue. A place infamous for the residents. One member of each family provides for the family by providing services. As Jules grows up she encounters many emotional hot button topics. From rape to bad decisions that can ruin a life, the plot is fast paced and engaging. While Muriel Avenue sluts is a little darker than my normal fare, I greatly enjoyed this read. It was hard to put it down. It touched upon issues in a manner that made the reader stop and think. This book would make a good addition to any group's TBR list. It opens the door for emotional and current discussions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: These Old Tales; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenneth W. Cain Page; Review: This is a book of, to me, short story ideas from the minds of students for a class in writing. Some were interesting snippets, but most leave the reader puzzled, as they do not make a lot of sense. If you are looking for ideas for dark fiction stories they may give you some ideas, but that is all. Of course this is just my opinion, others may be into this genre, I am not.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Murder on the Mind: A Jeff Resnick Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's L.L. Bartlett Page; Review: Got this book as a free download. After reading it I feel that I should have paid for it. The story just seemed to hold me to it until the end. I will definitely look for other listings by Ms. Bartlett; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Origins: The Infusion Series (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Tandberg Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this book. I had a hard time putting it down when called to eat. It held my attention enough to keep me reading, which is what a book is supposed to do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orb; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary Tarulli Page; Review: This is a hard book to get into, in my opinion. I normally read a book through in a short time if it can hold my interest. This book seemed to drag me along. The premise of the story is interesting, but the portrayal of the people involved seems convoluted. A three month trip to another planet has a crew carefully selected. All members are checked thoroughly so they will work well with others, except one. That person ends up messing up the whole shebang, then in the end is not so bad.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Public Enemies: Al Capone, John Dillinger, Bonnie & Clyde, and Baby Face Nelson; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles River Editors Page; Review: I bought this book because I have seen the movies and read about this time in American history and always wondered why these gangsters are so fascinating. This gives a history of each of them that is mostly a repeat of what you probably already know. I was hoping it would go into some of the rumors that abound about what 'really happened', like Dillinger, who many say was not the man the FBI agents shot. I guess I was hoping for hidden truths that were not there, but were on thousands of minds at the time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carmilla (Fantasy and Horror Classics); Author: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu; Review: I hesitated to read this book, as I had never seen it, or heard of it before. Once I started reading it I could not put it down. I highly recommend this book as it is as good as any book I have read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Roman Colosseum: The History of the World's Most Famous Arena; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles River Editors Page; Review: I found this an interesting read. It told a lot about the building of the Colosseum and its history. Most of what is there, though is culled from other books I have read before. It is a good book if you know very little about this great stadium, or want to have it for references. It did not include the fact that the church leaders after Constantine, tried to stop human fighting to the death but failed when they were going to the fights to watch themselves.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Roman Gladiators: The History and Legacy of Ancient Romes Most Famous Warriors; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles River Editors Page; Review: I am an idiot for Roman history. I love to read about those times. This book gave me a lot of information about the gladiators that I had not known before. I only wish it had been longer. I had no idea that there were women gladiators from all ranks of the people, not just low caste.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schreiber's Secret; Author: Mr Roger Radford; Review: Gave five stars. Very good book did not want it to end. Some books I have read could not wait for them to end but not this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lawful Escort; Author: Visit Amazon's Tina Folsom Page; Review: A good book with a decent stand alone story about a woman who becomes an Escort in place of a friend who is sick. The guy, of course, falls for her and demands a second date. The story seems well written and almost possible. It falls down, in my opinion, when her 'sick' friend turns out to be plotting with others to lure her into a different life. I do recommend this book, and the sequel that I have not yet read. The reason I say that is because the author did keep me interested all the way through the book. When reading, that is what I want.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Tale of Two Cities (Collins Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Dickens Page; Review: I have seen the movie so many times I think I know it by heart, as most people do. But the book is 100% better!!! This edition has more than the basic story. It has the history of the times, and references for words that have gone dormant to us now. The references tell of the early 1800 times in a way that chills you to the bone, sometimes. The child labor and disdain for the lower classes of people is as shocking as meeting the ghosts of Christmas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oliver Twist (Penguin Clothbound Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Dickens Page; Review: I have seen the movie so many times I think I know it by heart, as most people do. But the book is 100% better!!! This edition has more than the basic story. It has the history of the times, and references for words that have gone dormant to us now. The references tell of the early 1800 times in a way that chills you to the bone, sometimes. The child labor and disdain for the lower classes of people is as shocking as meeting the ghosts of Christmas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Great Expectations By Charles Dickens - The Franklin Library (Hardcover - 1979); Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Dickens Page; Review: I have seen the movie so many times I think I know it by heart, as most people do. But the book is 100% better!!! This edition has more than the basic story. It has the history of the times, and references for words that have gone dormant to us now. The references tell of the early 1800 times in a way that chills you to the bone, sometimes. The child labor and disdain for the lower classes of people is as shocking as meeting the ghosts of Christmas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Library of Alexandria: The History and Legacy of the Ancient World’s Most Famous Library; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles River Editors Page; Review: I was hoping for a book that could tell me about the history and Legacy of the Library of Alexandria in Egypt. This booklet just did not do that for me. It says the Library was there, and it was Important, and now they have built a new library near it's ancient site (or so they think). The booklet is very short, and the references to historical reports takes more space than the actual accounts in the body of the booklet. It may be enough for a fifth grade report on what the library was, and how it might have been destroyed but that is all. In my opinion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz; Author: Visit Amazon's L. Frank Baum Page; Review: This is a great story to read to young children to get them interested in reading. It is illustrated with great artwork and short chapters. It is different than the movie. It tells a better story at a younger level. Every ten to twelve year old should read this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sekhmet Bed (The She-King) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's L. M. Ironside Page; Review: Read this book three times and checked some online history of this period each time to see if it was accurate. It is a story, but the author did a good amount of research when writing it, in my opinion. I recommend this book (and the follow-on books in the series) to discover some great historical references to the 18th dynasty Pharaohs and their families.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hard Choices (Thorndike Press Large Print Nonfiction); Author: Visit Amazon's Hillary Rodham Clinton Page; Review: Good book telling the time of Ms. Clinton as Sec. of State. Even if you disagree with her politics you have to respect her devotion to the country she loves. This may be a preamble to her Presidential run in 2016, but is very interesting reading. Her opponents will go over every word looking for something to use against her, and her friends will look for accolades. No matter what they are looking for they have to agree that she has done a lot for the country.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ender's Game (The Ender Quintet); Author: Visit Amazon's Orson Scott Card Page; Review: Saw the movie and liked it. Bought the book to get the real story the author intended. This is a good story and much better than the movie. The idea of training children from six years of age to get a new perspective on war is new to me. That is why I only gave it four stars. The story is about a time when only two children are allowed per family unless special permission is granted. Ender is a third child. He is trained to fight a war against Aliens by way of computer games, developing his own methods of fighting. That is the part that is in the movie version. The book tells almost as much about his sister and brother as it does of him, making it a much better story. If you have seen the movie, buy the book. It is worth it. If you have not seen the movie buy the book anyway and then get the movie.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Imhotep; Author: Visit Amazon's Jerry Dubs Page; Review: This is a great story that I enjoyed reading straight through. I have been to Egypt and saw the step pyramid as well as most of the temples in the story. We even stayed at the hotels mentioned. That made it a bit more authentic feel. I did feel the story seemed to drag in the later parts, but that does not defer me from liking it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien Species Intervention; Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Accinni Page; Review: Great series. The first book was a grabber. It got me into the story line. The other books lived up my expectations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sorcerer's Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter; Author: Visit Amazon's Allan Zola Kronzek Page; Review: As a Harry Potter reader and watcher I was intrigued about how the author came up with all the magic, magic words, and names of people that fill the HP books. This book goes a long way to explain some of the history and truth behind the books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enza; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristy K. James Page; Review: Very interesting story about the flu epidemic in 1918/1919. Told from the supposed memories of a small Michigan town that tried their best to stay free of the deaths. The first part of the book introduces you to small town Michigan during the first world war. Letting you know how people lived and worried about the war. Never thinking that something more terrible than the 'War to end all wars' could (but would) come to their quiet village.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Autobiography of James T. Kirk; Author: Visit Amazon's David A. Goodman Page; Review: This book,to me, was ok if you are a dedicated Star Trek fan, and have seen the reruns and movies enough to know most of the situations. To me there was little untold story line to add to what I have seen many times on reruns and old movies. Good enough for a recap of the tv and movies but not enough for newer content.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: St Ermin s Hotel Autograph Collection; City: London England; Review: St. Ermins is beautiful and inviting - with a spectacular lobby, great concierge services, comfortable rooms and very nice bar. Details made a difference like the American power outlets in the room - along side the British version. Tea/coffee in the rooms was also a nice touch. Very clean and attractive rooms - well appointed. We had a lovely view from our large window on the front of the hotel. The location was also a plus....close to the Underground, St. James park and Scotland Yard. We would definitely return to this great hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel JL No76; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: I spent 10 days at the JL 76, where the experience was first rate from beginning to end. The location is great as it is quiet, but close to museums, great restaurants and shopping. Trams and buses are also close by. The honor bar in the lobby offered coffee, wine and a selection of spirits. The restaurant was handy for quick meals. Rooms were clean, well-appointed and comfortable. But best of all was the staff. Everyone was helpful and friendly (especially Thomas - whose great sense of humor made it feel like home whenever we returned from a day of touring.) JL 76 offers good value, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone - and would stay there again if lucky enough to return to Amsterdam.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flat Creek Inn; City: Jackson Jackson Hole Wyoming; Review: While I am not a fan of brown décor, the room was very comfortable, affordable and clean. It was great having a microwave and refrigerator as well as coffee fixings right in the room. The front desk staff were helpful and friendly. So glad we chose to stay here. We would do it again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: The hotel is well located in Times Square. The room was comfortable and clean. However our experience with the staff was less than welcoming. Long check in lines and then keys that wouldn't open our room door. When I returned to the front desk to get this fixed they told me to get back in the long check in line again. Had to do this three times before I was given a key that opened our room door. Then we tried the key at the fitness center - and again it didn't work so we gave up. Even though they charged an extra resort fee that included a water bottle and fitness center - we got neither.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pointe Isabelle Hotel; City: Chamonix Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: We stayed at Pointe Isabelle as part of a Rick Steves Alpine tour. The staff were helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the breakfasts and also had a lunch and two dinners at the restaurant. All very good. The location is perfect for walking to most activities.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brandon Inn; City: Brandon Vermont; Review: I recently spent 5 nights at the Brandon Inn with a Road Scholar tour. We were lucky enough to have cooking demonstrations, tea and scones and wonderful meals prepared by Louis and Sarah. What a wonderful treat. The Inn is spacious and the staff are very accommodating, and Brandon is a destination you will treasure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Kohlmais; City: Saalbach Hinterglemm Austrian Alps; Review: The hotel has a perfect location, near two of the snow lifts and close to the apres ski bars. Rooms were clean and neat, hotel staff was excellent, very friendly and helpful. Food was good too, especially breakfast. Both breakfast and dinner had large diversity and included many vegetables (especially important to us). There's also parking if you arrive with a car, either near the hotel or not far, in the large underground parking. Would definitely recommend this hotel and will be happy to go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paradisos Hills; City: Lysos Paphos District; Review: We were looking for a peaceful place to stay in a special location. Paradisos hills was exactly what we were looking for. Spectacular view, clean rooms, friendly staff and great food. Don't miss the Sunday buffet with Cypriot food! Would be happy to come back here and would definitely recommend it to anyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maistra; City: Tsagkarada Magnesia Region Thessaly; Review: We stayed here for few days and loved absolutely everything about this place: the location, the room, the view and of course Nikos the host. We stayed in a family room with sea view, it was a beautiful room, well decorated, very clean and it had everything we needed, including the kitchen (we used to cook dinner every night). Nikos is a great host and helped us with everything we needed, he prepares the most delicious and special breakfasts! I can't wait to visit here again. Nikos, thank you for a great vacation. Hopefully next time we will have proper driving licenses and can arrive on time :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amalia Hotel; City: Athens Attica; Review: We loved this hotel and came back twice. Second time we were upgraded to an amazing room in the 6th floor. Rooms were clean and large, breakfast was rich, staff friendly and helpful. Don't miss the view from the 7th floor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schweiger; City: St Anton am Arlberg Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: The perfect ski in/out hotel, located right opposite the famous Mooserwirt. The hotel looks like it was recently renovated, all new and well decorated (brilliant designer), rooms are clean and tidy. Double glass windows so no noise from the neighboring apre-skis. Thomas and the staff are very friendly and happy to help. Great breakfast, included all that is needed in order to start a new skiing day. We loved it and hope to come back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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