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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Spartan (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Cowboy (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Muppet Movie (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of N-I-M-H (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The West Wing: Season 3 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garfield: The Movie (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fantasia 2000 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Slow Dancing with a Stranger: Lost and Found in the Age of Alzheimer's; Author: Visit Amazon's Meryl Comer Page; Review: This book is written from the heart of a caregiver to a person who does not even understand that he is receiving the care.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life; Author: Visit Amazon's William Deresiewicz Page; Review: Somewhat sarcastic, not exactly what I expected; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Murder of the Middle; Author: Visit Amazon's Wayne Allyn Root Page; Review: WRITTEN BY A TRUE GAMBLER, MIDDLE CLASS PEOPLE NEED TO STICK THE NECK OUT TO GET AHEAD OF THE TREND.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whatever Happened to the Metric System?: How America Kept Its Feet; Author: Visit Amazon's John Bemelmans Marciano Page; Review: THIS IS A PROMOTION FOR INCHES, FEET, YARDS, MILES AND FURLONGS. IT DOES NOTHING TO HELP USA CHANGE TO A BETTER SYSTEM. VERY SARCASTIC.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American Umpire; Author: Elizabeth Cobbs Hoffman; Review: Best U.S.History ever written. LEARN WHERE WE HAVE BEEN, CHECK WHERE WE ARE NOW, AND MAYBE WE CAN PREDICT THE FUTURE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man to Man: Surviving Prostate Cancer; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Korda Page; Review: This book does not mention orchectomy as a cure. Not many people would be able to tolerate the pain and expense that the author tells about himself.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hand to Mouth: The Truth About Being Poor in a Wealthy World; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Tirado Page; Review: Somewhat disappointing. I expected a survival on how to live with as little as possible (affordable) but got sour grapes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Would Not Be Washington: Robert E. Lee's Civil War and His Decision That Changed American History; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Horn Page; Review: This is extensive research in to the mind of a citizen, often misunderstood. Here presented is the state of mind that would have been equal to Washington, if Cornwallis had beaten Washington at Yorktown, Virginia. (NOT BE WASHINGTON); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bhagavad Gita English; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Beloved Page; Review: This little book of Hindu religious truth has replaced my vest pocket Christian New Testament.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ibis Jaipur; City: Jaipur Jaipur District Rajasthan; Review: I stayed here on Nov 8,9 . booked my room via makemy trip. The price was reasonable for this budget hotel. Room is not fancy, it was small and washroom was super small,looks like a remote camp toilet. Breakfast was excellent with live egg station and variety of items WiFi is complimentary. Location of hotel is close to shopping district.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Vindhy Residency; City: Agra Agra District Uttar Pradesh; Review: This hotel was booked by one of our family members for a night, one was a regular room and one family suite both rooms accommodated 7 incl kids, great rooms with close proximity to other historic sites and best part the TDI mall is right across the street and hotel is situated on the main road to catch a taxi. Would definitely go back there, even staff were hospitable and kind if we asked for extra amenities.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Vaibhav; City: Varanasi Varanasi District Uttar Pradesh; Review: I booked my stay with Makemytrip around 10pm because my house was locked die to unseen reason my family was away, I cam home and booked the hotel for night, after checking in I was called from the front desk that I cannot check in because I am a local, even though I mentioned I can show my foreign passport, I was denied check in, Mr.Ravi who is the afternoon manager bluntly denied he has no room for me they are sold out, after showing my confirmation, even though I spoke to Mr.Kamal Dewan who was the night manager, did not co operate with me, I had to call make mytrip and cancel my reservation, than call a cab and had to go through all and being tired I had spent time and money to reserve another hotel near by without any grief, being a hotel manager myself, I would never treat a guest with such disgust and understand the situation, even though after giving a warning about writing a review Mr.Ravi who looks like street hired manager didn't give a darn and said do that. Rooms are falling short of cleanliness and on a serious note needs a upgrade. Believe me all " never go there, what it looks front its not from inside " will never recommend this hotel after all I went through.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: FabHotel Mohan International; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: Stated at this hotel for few hours due to layover of my train schedule, the rooms are small but clean, no hot water in the evening hour. Front desk and other staff were courteous and helpful. Did not use any other services. Would definitely come back.its situated in a conjusted Lane of paharganj but I'm close proximity if new Delhi railway station. It was worth my money booked through Makemytrip.com; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elaf Taiba Hotel; City: Medina Al Madinah Province; Review: The hotel is close proximity to the masjid and to all other area, the rooms are big but the cleaning is not up to expectations. I loved the view of Haram. The Bell desk and house keeping staff are very accommodating and will go extra mile to help with anything; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Jakarta Kota; City: Jakarta Java; Review: I stayed here for 6 nights, very comfortable rooms but it needs desperate renovation, the building and interiors are old, worst Mercure hotel, not a 4 star property. I asked for alcoholic drinks at the bar, the bar man said he ran out of all the hard liquor. I had given my credit card for deposit, it's been three weeks I am still fighting to get my deposit back. But the staff are very helpful at the reception and the bell desk.i will stay again if the hotel is renovated and up to par for a 4 star property.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Heritage Hotel Manila; City: Pasay Metro Manila Luzon; Review: It has comfortable bed, the room is reasonable size, the the interior is old not a 5 star property, it is situated in a close location to mall of Asia and airport.staff are friendly. But if you book through a third party website make sure all the info is correct, otherwise the reception staff are not very good at making judgement and going beyond the guest needs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Victoria Hotel Leicester; City: Leicester Leicestershire England; Review: I picked this place because of the location and the promise of plenty of free parking. Location was fine, and the place was horrible. It is incredibly dirty and the parking is a lie - there are two spaces and after thet, you are into finding some street parking (which fortunately is very cheap). The worst with was coming to the door at 2 or 3am and finding it locked tight, with no-one around to open up. I ended up hammering on the door for 10 minutes until a bleary -eyed man opened up - I still have no idea if he was night porter who had nodded off, or a long-suffering resident. The sleep was OK, and they seemed friendly, but for what you get it is very overpriced. Didn't risk the breakfast. I wished I had stayed at the Ibis with my friends instead - Worst points: They lied about the parking Cash only Dirty Not being able to get in at night time. Best points: Location err, thats it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Leicester; City: Leicester Leicestershire England; Review: Ibis Leicester is excellently located for the station and city centre and phenomenal value for the three nights I stayed. The receptionist was nice and at this price it would be hard to beat on value. The room was hot, but then again I came in the three days of summer we had. Best point aside from the location for me was the fact that there was a carpark - limited in size, but I found a space, so I was very happy indeed. I wouldn't stay here if I wanted to spend much time in the room, but for business or for a weekend doing other things, it was perfect.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lane End Conference Centre; City: High Wycombe Buckinghamshire England; Review: We have just had the misfortune of some of the worst customer service I have ever experienced from Lane End. They advertised a number of different Christmas party options and we chose their most top black tie "James Bond" option. After paying our deposit for 60ish guests, the whole deal started to unravel. They started changing the specification of the event, moving us to a room that could not accommodate our numbers, removing the James Bond theme, and even asking us for a surcharge for the after dinner DJ. Eventually, after several attempts to sort this amicably, one of our directors went to the venue to speak with their sales person and they agreed to cancel the booking and return the deposit. Think twice about this venue - and then avoid.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Boston West Hotel; City: Boston Lincolnshire England; Review: The boston West hotel is located in a small village a little way outside of Boston and is evidently part of a golf club. It is easy to find, with brown signs pointing the way. The rooms are spacious and finished to a high standard, with the normal facilities you would expect at this price point. Free wifi is a bonus, although I did not use it for my brief stay. The bed is a superking and gave me a very pleasant nights sleep. I turned up later in the evening, and rang the night porter, who zipped over to reception on a golf cart within a couple of minutes, and checked me in swiftly. It would recommend it as a place to stay if visiting the area for work or pleasure (or even golf!). Whilst not a destination in itself, it represents excellent value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hill House; City: Bath Somerset England; Review: We turned up and were met t by one of the proprietors who is a fabulous host - a genuine people person, and a self-confessed bon viveur. I think that even before we had seen our rooms, we had a booking at a local restaurant he recommended. Speaking with other guests, the recommendations are spot on. Breakfast was fabulous - there were the usual cereal choices, with some lovely fresh fruit. We also were offered a tasty cooked option - my vegetarian partner was well catered for and all the cooked options were very appetising. Breakfast is around a large table, with the other guests, which added to the atmosphere and experience. The rooms are to a high standard and exquisitely furnished - I spent ages playing with the fancy on-off light on the bathroom mirror! Our room had plenty of space and looked out on the main road. Was not too busy, and had a great sleep on the comfortable bed. It seems that the hosts will bend over backwards to make your stay pleasant, and you will not be disappointed. Parking is a pain in that area, so take a train if you can, however the proprietors will guide you to street parking and give you a guest parking pass. I now understand why Hill House gets rave reviews - you come out of the place feeling good. Don't let the price put you off - it represents good value for the service offered. Simply excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Paris La Defense; City: La Defense Hauts de Seine Ile de France; Review: This is a tough one to review and rate - experiences are rarely this black and white. Good first: Check-in was smooth, and friendly and my room was of a decent size. The shower was excellent. There was a stale smell in the room - I am not sure if France allows smoking in hotel rooms, but someone certainly did in this room. I was not on the side of the hotel to get a good view from either of the windows of this corner room. The bar was well stocked, and nice enough. Location-wise, the hotel is well located for the conference I was at, and well served with a metro station a very short distance. Unfortunately, the restaurant was nowhere near the standard of the rest of the hotel. I think they must have had staff issues the evening we dined, because service was extremely slow. My steak, when it came out was overdone and nearly cold, which is a shame because the meat itself was good. The sides were cold, so I think the dishes were left standing for too long before being brought to the table. I was so hungry after waiting for so long, I just ate it, disappointed. I suspect this restaurant experience is not typical, but I can only judge on what I have seen, and it is rare to experience as poor a meal as I did here. Rating is a challenge - I think that the hotel side of the experience pulls it up from being a 1, but with a heavy heart.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium; City: Singapore; Review: Atrium is a very grand piece of architecture - the professional photo does show the main atrium area, around which the rooms are encircled - very impressive. Check in was efficient and quick, and all the staff I interacted with from concierge, to housekeeping were professional and friendly. The room was a reasonable size, with a massive, comfy bed and blackout curtains. It was a little tired, and I noticed that several floors were undergoing refurbishment, so it looks like they have a programme of works in play. The room smelled musty - probably as a result of the humidity - this did not spoil my stay, but worth being aware of. The wifi was acceptable, the gym was good and pool looked like it was good to swim laps. The food was acceptable, although nothing special, with breakfast at the Melting Pot Cafe busy but efficient, with most tastes catered for, with Asian and European options galore. Drawbacks are the location - not near any public transport, although getting a cab from the foyer was never a problem. I think this is also reflected in the price. I'd happily stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Macdonald Windsor Hotel; City: Windsor Windsor and Maidenhead Berkshire England; Review: We stayed here after a work event, and I am basing this review on the hotel and food experience. The room, and service were excellent - I was able to check in early, and the staff were friendly and professional. The hotel has character - it is converted from the Caleys/John Lewis department store that stood on this site, and had been refurbished throughout. There is a nod to its history in the naming of the restaurant. I believe the frontage is original, but inside, it is all new and shiny, so you cannot really see the history there. The room was large and finished to high standard, with a plush bathroom, and a pod coffee maker as a good touch. The bed was large and comfortable. I couldn’t really ask for more. Our room faced the High Street, so it was very nice in the morning to hear the sound of the changing of the guards as the marched up the street, playing brass and drums. At this point the hotel, Windsor and England felt like a very special place. Regarding the food experience, please consider this was a work event, so on the bulk catering, rather than a la carte. The food was well cooked, and tasty, however I felt that at that price-point, was not good value. That said, the service was excellent. On balance, I rate this a four. If I was to rate the hotel and food separately, the hotel would be five and the food three.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hyatt Incheon; City: Incheon; Review: This was a business-class transit, provided by Korean Air, and provided a welcome break in our long journey. The hotel is grand in every sense of the word - both in size and in quality, offering excellent facilities and a high standard of decor. At the front of the transit queue, we were accommodated swiftly and professionally, and cannot fault the levels of service we received.For example we were initially placed in a smoking room, but were happily accommodated in a non-smoking one when we asked, with a nice man moving our bags. The Grand Cafe where we had dinner and breakfast offered an excellent choice of dishes from all nationalities, from Asian dishes looking mysterious and tempting to me, to a huge choice of Asian and European options that were more familiar. It was a buffet, so mixing and matching made for a happy if eclectic meal. The location is a stones throw from the airport, with a regular and punctual bus taking three minutes to circle to the terminal. I would stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hill House; City: Bath Somerset England; Review: Visiting Hill House is a delightful experience - a truly special place. Decor is immaculate and tasteful, from the way the rooms are dressed to the White Company toiletries to the breakfast area. It is located a short, uphill walk from the main part of town - the station is walking distance, and they also can provide a guest parking pass (although spaces are scarce in Bath) Harry, who is the convivial host made us feel very welcome and is a fountain of local knowledge, and will undoubtedly suggest the best places to eat and drink in town, now matter what your taste. Breakfast is superb, with Douglas catering for my vegetarian fiancée and myself very well. Breakfast is served around a communal table, and this somehow works very well, and Harry will get even the most hungover guest chatting away. Completely deserving of its phenomenal score.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vila Gale Estoril; City: Estoril Cascais Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: Here for business, I picked based on location - a short walk to the conference venue (but much more keenly priced). It is located just across the sea-front road and easily accessible from the train station near by. I arrived late after my journey and was welcomed pleasantly and checked in swiftly. The room was large and well laid out, with a giant bathroom, comfy bed and good AC. I felt a little more homely than most hotel rooms - I like the room a lot. Breakfast was varied, tasty and plentiful and there was a good time window during which to partake. Wifi worked happily in the room. At this price point, Vila Gale is an excellent choice, and it is hard to find fault,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel; City: Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire England; Review: I came here for a business event, and stayed one night. Fist impression was good, with a friendly welcome, plentiful parking and a beautiful facade on the building. The character of the building was continued inside, with beams and period doors pride of place. The meeting room was very good, with a large table and I was impressed by the facilities - with a coffee machine and variety of sweets to munch on during breaks. The bacon rolls we were served on arrivat were genuinely the best I have ever eaten! Buffet lunch was reasonable, with courteous staff and good presentation. The room was small, but did the job, although I found it hard to work as there was not much space for my legs between the chair and the desk. The bed was comfortable and I had a good nights sleep. Overall, good but the small room preverted it from being amazing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel du Vin; City: Brighton East Sussex England; Review: Hotel du Vin is very well located near the seafront and commercial centre. I have been here a number of times for cocktails and was delighted when business took me here for an event. The service was excellent and professional both for the hotel and the dining - very happy with that. A nice touch where the rooms are named after wine rather than numbered. Mine was well decorated and had a lovely large bath to relax in, and an espresso machine. Very welcome. One small issue was the stale smell in the meeting room. I got used to it, and it is probably not an easy thing to solve. Otherwise, enjoyed my HdV experience and would happily come again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where the Mournes Sweep to the Sea B B; City: Newcastle County Down Northern Ireland; Review: Where the Mournes Sweep to the Sea, whilst a long name for a B&B, is a treat to visit. From their Grand Designs style home, you can see both the top od Slieve Donard and the Irish Sea. The hosts are friendly and knowledgeable and made our stay a pleasure. Rooms are nice, clean and well set up. Certainly recommended is the walking - the B&B makes a great base for your expeditions, fuelled up with a tasty breakfast, you can take both mountain walks and less steep options from the door. Newcastle is not far away by car, so take the advice of your hosts (and book ahead for food if advised).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Punakaiki Resort; City: Punakaiki West Coast Region South Island; Review: Right on the beach, the Punakaiki Resort is a delux hotel/motel just a 15 minute walk. After a long drive to get here, it was very welcome to stop and relax in this lovely place. The room had wonderful view of the sun setting over the sea. Captivating. We ate in the restaurant, where the food was good, plenty of fine-dining choices, and wines local and from further afield on the wine list. As you would expect, for the location, quality of accommodation and standard, it was not cheap. My only gripe is that they surcharge customers without New Zealand bank accounts (although you could presumably pay in cash), which appears to be standard practice at hotels, however leaves a bad taste in my mouth, regardless of whether this is normal practice or not – it feels like a grubby money grab normal shops and services do not do this. This reduced the rating significantly. Would also be worth including fly-screens on more of the windows.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Headphone Adapter Earphone Double Connector Audio Charger Splitter Aux Dual Adaptor; Brand: DMDFJY; Review: Bought some for my iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus. And now gotnit for my 5s. Good screen protector from Japan. Thanks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RAVPower RP-LC02 [Apple Mfi Certified] Lightning Cable 6' 1.8M for iPhone 6 Plus 6 5S 5C 5, iPad Air,; Brand: RAVPower; Review: Until now it seem to bee a good choice. My belkin lighting cable fail after couple months. Hope this one last long.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Klipsch RF-82 II Floorstanding Speaker - Black Ash (Each); Brand: Klipsch; Review: Just can say. Wonderful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VideoSecu Mounts Tilt TV Wall Mount Bracket for Most 23"- 75" Samsung, Sony, Vizio,; Brand: VideoSecu; Review: The metal is ok but not very thick. Not study.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pioneer FH-X700BT In-Dash Double DIN CD/MP3/USB Car Stereo Receiver w/ Bluetooth, Pandora Link, MIXTRAX & iPod Support; Brand: Pioneer; Review: Start go on and off all the times; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mounting Dream TV Wall Mount TV Bracket for Most 32-55 Inch Flat Screen TV/ Mount; Brand: Mounting Dream; Review: Very compact. Strong. Study. Look good on your tv. Good price.... Is all i can say. Not very write review on amazon but i have to do with this. It cost me 23.60.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Belle Beaute; City: Wilmington, DE; Review: I have been following Trish the manager of Belle for 13 years! She is not only an amazing manicurist but a dear friend and caring person. She treats me like family. My toes and hands always feel amazing when I leave her and they stay amazing looking for long periods of time. The picture I am posting is what my toes look like after one month!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Was off to a great start with the calamari and cheesesteak dumplings, then dinner came I ordered an 8oz filet medium well with snow crab meat on top. Hold on first let me say when the wait staff bought the plate she tipped the plate and crab meat and truffle butter spilled on my $70 shirtThen dinner came and the steak was more medium rare so I sent it back. Came back out charred. I guess that's what I get for sending it back, should of just kept it rare. My thought is it should of been cooked right the first time. My husband got the bone in filet and ordered it medium and it was rare and lots of grizzle. The server Nate was very good. I wanted to say something so bad but I didn't want to embarrass anyone so I figured I would save it for the review. Ruth Chris is way better by far! I was really excited to come here too, had to book 2 weeks in advance for a reservation.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Precision Garage Door of Delaware; City: Newport, DE; Review: The salesman was great, not pushy at all and was very informative. The technician was Cole and he did an amazing job. He was very friendly and did a great job. The garage door looks fab!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marmont Steakhouse & Bar; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: The place is dark and dingy, apps were pretty tasty, salad was warm, steak was chewy and flavorless, we had ribeye's and filet. The server was really nice and very attentive. Wouldn't return.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eclipse Bistro; City: Wilmington, DE; Review: Hands down the best bistro EVER!!! The food is amazing, service is outstanding and the atmosphere is great. I can not forgot the amazing bar tender, his cosmo blancos are to die for!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: El Pique - Wilmington; City: Wilmington, DE; Review: I have been eating here since they opened many many years ago, they never disappoint!! Tacos are the best ones I have ever had! 5 Asada, Tex mex style, green sauce and sour cream!!! AMAZING!!!! Thanks El Pique!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Back Burner; City: Hockessin, DE; Review: Not sure what happened to this place! Service was terrible, server forgot to put meal in system so our friend had to wait for her meal while all of us had our meals. It took forever to get our food and then it all came at once, salads aren't supposed to come with meals people!! The manager did not visit our table at all until it was time to question the bill. They charged for the meal that was forgotten about and for a salad that we never got. The manager took the items off the receipt and discounted the bill more. Our husbands meals were good, they had filet. The best part was that the restaurant was empty!!!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook, Second Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Doughty Page; Review: If you care about Hawai'i, you won't want to invade all our secret places. Now, because so many people have the "Blue Book", as Hawai'i Revealed is called, we locals can no longer enjoy the places we used to treasure, because of the hordes of tourists now invading them. Please, think twice about buying this book. If you buy it, and do what the authors tell you to do, you'll be helping to turn our islands into the exact thing you're trying to get away from. Keep Hawai'i as it is.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail; Author: Visit Amazon's Cheryl Strayed Page; Review: I didn't want this book to end; what a remarkable woman Cheryl Strayed is, to have hiked the PCT---alone. Definitely a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Facing PTSD: A Combat Veteran Learns to Live with the Disorder (Taking Flight) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Smith Page; Review: I have to say that I highly recommend reading this book if you have PTSD or know someone who has it. Tom has given me insight into my relationships with others who have it. I will not be so quick to judge after reading this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Old Man: A True Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Moll French Page; Review: I would haven given four stars, but the fact that this sorely needed editing kept my rating down to three stars. Because of the abundance of grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors, this was a bit difficult to read. However, it captured me, possibly from my own morbid curiosity. What a wretched childhood this poor girl had; yet, she eventually found the courage to escape and finally get her life together, and write a memoir. My hats off to her.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel James Brown Page; Review: Loved this book---couldn't put it down. I liked the way the author paralleled the events that were happening in Germany at the same time. By the time I finished the book, I felt like I knew "the boys". Very well-written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Before the Rains Come; Author: Visit Amazon's Alexandra Fuller Page; Review: This was the third book in a row of Alexandra Fuller's that I've read. I love her style of writing; it isn't too often that I read a book which grabs me in the first sentence! I am now on a fourth book of hers. Her descriptions of events, places, sounds and smells are so vivid that I feel as though I am there. But one thing really stands out: unlike many of today's writers who don't seem to want to edit, Alexandra Fuller's books are a joy to read because there are no grammatical errors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mushrooms of Hawai'i: An Identification Guide; Author: Dennis E. Desjardin; Review: Excellent identification guide--I borrowed a copy from a friend and would like to buy my own, but there are people out there who are willing to sell theirs for ridiculously HIGH prices. What is with you book scalpers, anyway??? Have you no scruples???; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hiding Place; Author: Visit Amazon's Corrie Ten Boom Page; Review: It would be a better book without all the religious references... I realize that the religious aspect is the focal point, and her faith is what pulled her through the horror of the Holocaust, but when one is a skeptical atheist, the religious references get a bit nauseating after a while. Other than that, I liked it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hiding Place Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.; Unabridged edition; Author: John and Elizabeth Sherrill Corrie Ten Boom; Review: It would be a better book without all the religious references... I realize that the religious aspect is the focal point, and her faith is what pulled her through the horror of the Holocaust, but when one is a skeptical atheist, the religious references get a bit nauseating after a while. Other than that, I liked it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Resort: A Memoir of Zimbabwe; Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas Rogers Page; Review: An excellent account of the Rogers' life in Zimbabwe; I still don't fully understand the politics there and what all the different acronyms (ZANU, for one) mean, and trying to wrap my mind around what has happened and why people behave the way they do is beyond my comprehension. Douglas Rogers writes well; I would have liked some photos to help with my mental images! What a courageous family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel AMANO; City: Berlin; Review: This was the perfect hotel for a weekend break. The location was brilliant (2 minute walk to Hackesche Market, filled with bars, cafes and restaurants) and easily accessible by S bahn and buses. We managed to get to and from the airport in half an hour via train and bus! The hotel was clearly very new/newly renovated. It's very unassuming from the street- as soon as you walk in to the reception you're consumed by a trendy feel. There is a good bar and a lovely roof garden with outdoor sofas and cushions etc. The twin rooms were lovely, potentially a tiny bit on the small side. It was bright, had a great view of the street, very clean and furniture and decor were new. The only strange thing would be the bathroom- the toilet was behind a separate door but the shower unit was in the main part of the room fronted only by glass. It wasn't a problem for us but definitely could be for two people sharing a room who weren't particularly close or did not want to reveal themselves so easily. On the whole, the hotel staff were very helpful. They phoned attractions and restaurants for us and held our baggage when our room was not ready. I would advise to specify an early check in. We arrived at the hotel at half 12 in the afternoon, and they said the earliest our room would be ready was 4pm (quite late in hotel terms). Breakfast was the best part! A full continental breakfast buffet was included in our rate and it was more than substantial with a huge range of choice and a fair few vegetarian options (hard to come by in Germany with all their meats!). We even managed to sneak some away for elevenses snacks! I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to everyone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riad Dar Nimbus; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: We booked a very last minute 5 night trip to Marrakech and had a wonderful stay here. The staff were so lovely and helpful from the moment we arrived without our luggage, and helped us throughout our stay contacting the airline, taking us to and from the airport, and showing us where we could by clothes and toiletries until our bags arrived. The rooms in the Riad were beautiful and lovely and cool in the summer heat, and the terraces outside were perfect for lounging around in the shade. The breakfast each morning was fabulous, with fresh juice, breads, fruit, coffee, etc. The best part of the breakfast was the special 'black bread' made and eaten only at breakfast time - it was ideal for two of us who are gluten intolerant as we discovered it is made from 100% buckwheat! We had lunch in the Riad on the day we arrived and dinner one other evening. You have to book it with the hotel staff in advance. As vegetarians it was quite a simple meal, but very authentic. The staff also arranged for us to have a driver out into the mountains and have a day trip out. It was one of the highlights of our trip and it was really enjoyable spending time with our guide. The riad is on the edge of the medina and is much quieter than staying elsewhere. On the first night we got really lost trying to find Jemaa el-Fnaa (it took us over 45 minutes even with directions!) but once we'd worked it out, it was about a 15 minute walk from the Riad. Although it may have been nicer to stay closer to the centre, it was a great way for us to explore the medina and get to know Marrakech a bit better. We'll definitely be returning to this Riad - it was a wonderful stay with really helpful staff, and the rates were really reasonable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Dorion; City: Ornos Mykonos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: I stayed here for 3 nights with girlfriends on an island hopping trip around Greece. Even in the summer, when we thought it was high season, it was lovely and quiet. It was such a delightful stay that by the end we did not want to leave! Nowhere else on our trip lived up to this place. The rooms were lovely and the hotel was very accommodating with our request for a triple room that was large enough. The staff were always friendly and attentive. We had a small pool right outside of our room, which we always had to ourselves, and the main pool was rarely busy. The view from the hotel is beautiful, and the walk to the beach only 10-15 minutes. The breakfast was by far the best part of our stay - the buffet selection was excellent. The only downside was the taxi journey to the main part of Mykonos, but it was inexpensive, and it suited us since we wanted to stay somewhere quieter. We'll definitely return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laterani Suite; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Our 3 night stay in this hotel was lovely and very comfortable. The location near the metro station was great, and it was a lovely walk away from the Colosseum and the Forum. We woke up one morning and all the water in the hotel had stopped working (no shower, no flushing toilet, etc), but the staff were so helpful about it and took us over to another hotel they own just around the corner so we could use the showers over there and head out for the day. It could've been totally disastrous by they handled the situation really professionally and were really apologetic. The price was really reasonable considering how nice the rooms were - ideal for a traveller on a budget but still wants a beautiful place to stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel ibis budget Leeds Centre; City: Leeds West Yorkshire England; Review: We (family of 4) stayed here the night before university graduation. We wanted somewhere inexpensive to stay and the budget ibis provided just that. It was ideal for the situation. The rooms were basic, but that's what we expected. The staff were very helpful and pleasant when we asked for extra pillows and towels. The mattresses on the beds were thin and the rooms quite small, but absolutely fine for one night. The shower was good and the room was very clean. It's a good alternative to the pricier hotels in Leeds, especially when an event is on and the hotels are busier and more expensive than usual. The location was good for getting around Leeds and up to the university. We drove from London and were given access to a car park nearby for a fixed price for 24 hours which was ideal since there aren't many reasonably priced places to park in the city centre for that long a period. As long as you don't expect too much, this hotel will suit you just fine! It does what it says on the tin.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Feeding My Appetite Part 1: When a bite of love becomes an uncontrollable appetite for sex - Kindle edition; Brand: BlackByrd; Review: Omg. This book was awesome! I didn't move to do anything until I finished this book. This was one amazing read and I am feigning for part 2. Now I guess I can finally go get some house work done. Lol. Great job Bird!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nectar (Bedtime Erotica for Freaks) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lexy Harper Page; Review: Loved the book. Just the right amount of kink for me and more. Amazing read. I'm a huge Lexy Harper fan. I would definitely recommend as well as many of her other sexy reads!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feeding My Appetite Part 2; Brand: BlackByrd; Review: Bravo! I am finally full! Lol. This was an awesome and absolutely wonderful read. A page turner and just all around good read anytime of day or day! Again bravo, you are one hell of an author. I want to be just like you when I grow up!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted Fate - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mark Lenard Page; Review: This is a great short teaser, I'm hope for a pt 2 asap! Totally kept me on the edge of me seat! Will definitely be only the lookout for more work by this author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The War Report - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's King Benjamin Page; Review: Damn good read! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! If King Benjamin don't hurry up and get pt 2 out, he and I are going to have major problems, ya dig?!! Lol; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Webman (Light BDSM Erotica) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lexy Harper Page; Review: I loved it! Lexy is one of my favorite authors and such an inspiration. I love that she is never hesitates to do her own thing, that she goes against the grain when writing! Great job Lexy!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Eyes On Trust - Kindle edition; Brand: Daisha Keglar; Review: Damn! Talk about about a page turner... This book was crazy good! Couldn't put this book down! Can't wait for part 2! Keep writing! You're most definitely gifted with a pen!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dulcet: A Cali Love Story - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Myah Page; Review: Wow, what a story! Talk about a real page turner. Superb. Even though this book left me heart broken and in tears, I loved every minute of it! You're an amazing writer Myah! Keep up the great work! I see you going places love! You have been blessed with an amazing talent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wash You Off My Skin: A Forbidden Love Story - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's King Benjamin Page; Review: Wooowwww!! Omg...where do I begin??! What an amazing read! I was hooked from the very beginning! This book was amazing! KB you did an amazing job! I am so in my feelings right now about how everything turned out because I wanted things to turn out differently for all involved but this is life! You're an amazing author! I'm definitely going to spread the word about this awesome read as well as all of your others! Wash You off My Skin is in a class all its own!!! A five star read all day!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: That Young Love - Kindle edition; Brand: King Benjamin; Review: This was definitively a five star read with all the right ingredients, love, war and drama. I can't wait to see what happens next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets: Disturbing Treachery - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tonii Page; Review: Gurlllllllllll....hot damn! This book had me on the edge of my seat! I couldn't believe all of the damn secrets that was going on in this damn book! Wow! This is a 5 star read all day long! I was hooked from the first page! I definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great read!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Messy Babymomma Club: Tasha's Story (Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: BlackByrd; Review: Omg...this book was soooooo good! I couldn't put this damn thing down! Page-turner is all I can say! Yes, Tasha was definitely a messy babymomma! If you don't 1-click this book right now, you're really missing out on a 5star read! Great job BlackByrd!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caught Up In His Love - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Danielle Marcus Page; Review: Damn...this book was pure fire! A page turner from beginning to end! I didn't want the book to end.. it was so damn good! Great job Danielle! You're an amazing author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Acorns Guest House; City: Combe Martin Exmoor National Park England; Review: Stayed at the Acorns for one night on a bike trip around Devon and Cornwall.. The rooms were spacious and clean. We were met and greeted with a very warm welcome. I would highly recommend this as a first class place to stay!!'; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tee Side Guest House; City: Bude Bude Stratton Cornwall England; Review: We were three motorcyclists who had travelled down from kent. We stayed at the flat called 'The Octagon' Which is run by the proprietors of the Tee-Side. Firstly we were greeted by excellent 'Cornish' hospitality which has to be mentioned continued throughout the trip! The flat was first class in every way, the location was good, it was furnished to a good standard and very well maintained. I would highly recommend this if you were thinking of travelling to Bude!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Tourist; City: Valtournenche Valle d Aosta; Review: My friends and I have looked quite extensively for a good hotel in or close to the ski resort of Cervinia We were recommended this hotel by a friend. We have been astounded by every aspect of this hotel. The location is good both for sightseeing and skiing.. a bus service is offered as well. The rooms are very spacious and exceptionally maintained . The staff are truly amazing...!! We have been on a half board basis which provides a good breakfast and an exceptional dinner. What a gem!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Tourist; City: Valtournenche Valle d Aosta; Review: We decided to take a last minute ski trip to Italy.. This hotel was recommended by a friend, who had assured us it was good... That was a true under statement.. It is a little gem. The food is excellent, the staff can not do enough for you and the ski bus service is outstanding!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pig; City: Brockenhurst New Forest National Park Hampshire Hampshire England; Review: This was not our first visit or our last. The pig is truly outstanding in every aspect..food is delicious... staff are friendly and very welcoming and the rooms are sublime!!! Perfect for a romantic getaway!! It cannot be faulted!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Flackley Ash Country House Hotel; City: Peasmarsh Rye East Sussex England; Review: Booked this hotel for a trip to rye.. The first impression was a beautiful hotel. On arrival we were greeted with a perfect professional manner.. The rooms were spacious and clean. The bar and restaurant area were also warm and accommodating! I would highly recommend this hotel for any occasion!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Spider Woman's Daughter (A Leaphorn and Chee Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Hillerman Page; Review: One of the best books I have read. I am pleased that Chee and Leaphorn have a long exciting future ahead of them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Title: Dragon; Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: a pleasure to read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Red Book of Spanish Idioms: 12,000 Spanish and English Expressions; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Weibel Page; Review: how do the Spanish speaking people understand each other; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death Without Company: A Longmire Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Craig Johnson Page; Review: ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kindness Goes Unpunished: A Longmire Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Craig Johnson Page; Review: it is o k; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Another Man's Moccasins: A Longmire Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Craig Johnson Page; Review: I would not write home about it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As the Crow Flies: A Longmire Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Craig Johnson Page; Review: ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bootlegger (An Isaac Bell Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: one of the best yet; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (The NUMA Files); Author: Clive Cussler; Review: cussler as always-great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Family (King & Maxwell); Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Man; Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1001 Most Useful Spanish Words (Dover Language Guides Spanish); Author: Visit Amazon's Seymour Resnick Page; Review: watch what you say and where; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Finisher (Vega Jane, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: could not put it down; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cyclops; Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: when you are good you are good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Milagro Beanfield War; Author: John Nichols; Review: beutiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spanish for Gringos Level Two; Author: William C. Harvey M.S.; Review: the best yet; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spanish for Gringos Level 1 (Barron's Educational Series); Author: William C. Harvey M.S.; Review: better than the best yet; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The International Living Guide to Retiring Overseas on a Budget: How to Live Well on $25,000 a Year; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzan Haskins Page; Review: interesting; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Light of the World; Author: Visit Amazon's James Lee Burke Page; Review: he is one of the best writers yet; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lard: The Lost Art of Cooking with Your Grandmother's Secret Ingredient; Author: Editors of Grit Magazine; Review: the best book in my collection; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Payback at Morning Peak; Author: Visit Amazon's Gene Hackman Page; Review: the best western I have in a long time-Gene out did his-self-looking forward to more from him; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lonely Planet: Peru, 8th Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Lonely Planet Page; Review: interesting; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost City of the Incas (Phoenix Press); Author: Visit Amazon's Hiram Bingham Page; Review: the best yet; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Medicine River; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas King Page; Review: oh yeah-GREAT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gringos in Paradise: An American Couple Builds Their Retirement Dream House in a Seaside Village in Mexico; Author: Visit Amazon's Barry Golson Page; Review: ho hum; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Incas: People of the Sun; Author: Visit Amazon's Carmen Bernand Page; Review: what can I say; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Getting Out: Your Guide to Leaving America (Process Self-reliance Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Ehrman Page; Review: o k; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: TomTom Puzzles: Handmade Calcu-doku Puzzles from a World Sudoku Champion; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Snyder Page; Review: The book starts off with small grids of what are basically KenKen or Calcudoku puzzles. They gradually increase in size to 9x9, after which they get small and begin increasing again when a new twist is added to make them more difficult. The first, small puzzles are easy enough for a beginner, but even an advanced solver can appreciate the creative designs and varying strategies they present. Unlike the typical number puzzle books, most of the puzzles in this book maintain a distinct personality and seem to have a certain elegance once you begin unraveling the keys to solving them (for less advanced users, all of the puzzles come with hints to locating that key). If that weren't enough, it's a very well made book with a nice spiral binding. Although each new variation starts off with some easy puzzles, the book quickly gets harder as you go along. It wasn't very long at all before I had to start making small notations to solve the puzzles, and eventually I had to abandon my pen entirely and begin using a pencil, sometimes taking as long as one or two hours to solve a single grid. The author says they can all be solved logically, but there were quite a few situations where I had to run through "what if" scenarios after I had narrowed my options down. Only in the very last puzzle, however, did I have to make some educated guesses to solve it - and even then I was only able to do it after looking at the hint. In addition to being very entertaining, I believe this book also did a great job of sharpening my solving skills. I can't imagine how I could've possibly solved that last puzzle if I had gone straight to it, but after having worked through the entire book, it turned out to be a pleasure watching the solution slowly take shape.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Book of Acrostics (Mensa); Author: Mike Ashley; Review: I'm not sure where the Mensa designation came from for this since it is not mentioned anywhere in the book itself. In any case, these puzzles are definitely a notch below the NY Times in difficulty. Although there tend to be just as many obscure answers in them, there are more easy ones to get you started and the quotes are much easier to figure out. I actually find these to be a little too easy for me since I can solve most of them without ever having to pause for more than just a few seconds to think. These would probably be excellent, however, for someone who finds the NY Times too difficult. The quotes are interesting, the clues are good and the spiral binding makes it very easy to work the puzzles. The "but" in my title refers to what another reviewer has pointed out, namely that these puzzles are "based upon Random House Crostics Volume 1 and Random House Crostics Volume 2", something which is never mentioned in the product description. This not only means that you might have seen these before, but it also means that the puzzles date from the mid 1990s in spite of the 2008 publication date listed for the book. Very few of the clues are specific to the time period, however, so the earlier dates of publication shouldn't be a problem.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mutant Sudoku; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Snyder Page; Review: When I first began solving Sudoko puzzles, I really enjoyed figuring out the logical tactics through which the puzzle can be solved by the process of elimination. After a while, however, solving most puzzles came to be a rote application of the techniques I'd mastered, while a few of the most extremely difficult ones required techniques that had become too complicated to enjoy or else required strategic guessing which I prefer to avoid. Ordinary Sudoko is still a pleasant challenge for me, but nowhere near as fun as when I first started. In Mutant Sudoko, mutations (i.e. variations) create new logical constraints which must be used in addition to the existing constraints to solve each puzzle. Having to figure out new tactics and strategies for each mutation brings back the excitement I had when I was first introduced to Sudoko. There are a total of 11 mutations and a final section where mutations are combined. Within each mutation, interesting variations in appearance testify to the hand-made nature of the puzzles. The puzzles in each section typically start out small and relatively easy, then grow larger and more difficult. Even the easy puzzles, however, can be a challenge until you figure out how to make use of the new logical constraints. The overall difficulty level also tends to increase as you progress through the book so that the final variations provide serious challenges throughout. No matter how difficult, however, logical elimination and perseverance still get you to the solution for any of the puzzles. My favorite was the Consecutive Sudoko, which forces you to simultaneously apply both the new logic of the mutation with the ones already existing, while also providing variations in appearance that force you to explore different tactics for solving the puzzles. In the most challenging of this mutation, you have a puzzle which does not allow for any adjacent cells to contain consecutive numbers. Among the other mutations are those with cells that occupy more than one row or column, regions which are either missing a number or have a duplicate, and puzzles which bend around 3-D shapes. The least interesting mutation, the Extra Space Sudoko, added visual clutter which made it more difficult to line things up but didn't otherwise significantly alter the standard Sudoko experience. Fortunately, almost all of the mutations are closer to the best of them than the worst, which leaves no doubt that this book deserves a 5-star rating.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sudoku Masterpieces: Elegant Challenges for Sudoku Lovers; Author: Wei-Hwa Huang; Review: With its embossed cover, elegant end papers and nifty square design, this is easily the most attractive sudoku book I've ever seen. The elaborate hand-designed puzzles make it a pleasure simply to browse the book before even beginning to work them. The puzzles themselves present a great variety of sudoku variations. Some times this means creating extra constraints which are needed to solve the puzzle, but in most cases the variation involves a modified layout. The basic idea of having rows, columns and cells with unique numbers is maintained, but the cells take on odd, irregular shapes while the columns and rows twist, turn and jump around in very unusual configurations. You're constantly treated to the novelty of a new variation since most variations are only used in 2-4 puzzles before moving on to a new one. A few of the puzzles are of moderate difficulty, most are advanced, and some near the end are pretty extreme. With enough work, however, all of them can be worked through logically to arrive at a solution. The book's greatest weakness is that many of the puzzles get their difficulty not by requiring you to figure out new methods of logical elimination but simply by making it very hard to line up the rows and columns. A person could go crossed-eyed trying to work some of them. In most of those puzzles, the challenge consists only of trying to avoid making mistakes while methodically eliminating possibilities. Because of this, the puzzles simply don't provide the same level of satisfaction as you would usually expect from these authors.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BATTLESHIP Sudoku; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Snyder Page; Review: This book combines Battleship puzzles with Sudoku to create an interesting variation which has more logical constraints than either puzzle alone. The increased constraints might make you think it will be easier, but it also allows the puzzles to give you fewer starting hints and forces you to find more logical paths through which you can eliminate possibilities in order to get to the one correct solution. This also makes it a more interesting puzzle which all but the most jaded Sudoku puzzler should enjoy. The more difficult they got, the more eager I became to get started on the next one. The book starts with a small section of easy to moderate puzzles for each of the two types along with a good discussion on how to go about solving them. This is a sufficient introduction if you haven't solved Battleship puzzles before, but I wouldn't recommend this book for a novice Sudoku puzzler. These sections are followed by 150 Battleship Sudoku puzzles. They start at a moderate level and slowly work their way up to difficult, with a few truly challenging ones thrown in near the very end. I was using a pencil from the very beginning, however, because it's just too easy to occasionally make a mistake with these kinds of puzzles. As with all of Snyder's books, these are hand made puzzles. This not only means that you sometimes get interesting layouts, it also means that you'll have to constantly be figuring out new strategies to get the puzzles started. The only flaw is that puzzle number 184 has a typo making it impossible to solve.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Sudoku; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Snyder Page; Review: This book presents 120 hand-made puzzles varying in difficulty from moderate to very difficult. Few, if any, are what I would call extreme, but I consider this a good thing since it means that all the puzzles can be solved by logically working through the possibilities rather than ever having to make guesses. To really appreciate the hand-made nature of these puzzles, you should try solving them not only without guessing but without making notations of the possibilities for each cell which can't be determined in a straightforward manner. The first 20-30 can be readily done this way and won't seem much different, or more interesting, than computer-generated puzzles. Beyond this point, however, difficult puzzles become more common and the hand-generated nature of the logical problems you have to solve make the puzzles that much more interesting if you're trying to do it all in your head. I was able to solve about half of the puzzles in this manner without making notations. Of the ones remaining, there were about half that I felt I might have been able to solve that way if I had enough experience and patience. The rest of the puzzles were ones I simply could not have solved without notations, but most of those still ended up being more interesting than the typical computer-generated puzzle in working through to the solution. You should be warned, however, that the title and cover can be a bit deceptive. Although the puzzles create regular patterns with the given numbers, the art isn't in the appearance of the puzzles (they're all in black and white) but in the way the author creates a variety of logical patterns needed to solve them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sit & Solve® Tight Fit Sudoku (Sit & Solve® Series); Author: Wei-Hwa Huang; Review: Tight Fit Sudokus are a variation which uses a 6x6 grid with 6 sections but allows you to work with more than 6 numbers by having 2 numbers share a cell. The rule governing how they share the cell is an extra constraint which creates a whole new set of logical tactics for getting to the unique solution. As is always the case with Huang and Snyder, they design puzzles which require you to learn and use a variety of different tactics. For someone who may have grown a little tired with Sudokus, this makes for a much more interesting puzzle. There are a total of 82 puzzles. The book starts off with puzzles using the numbers 1-7, which means that a single cell in each row, column and section must share 2 numbers. They gradually scale up to the more difficult 1-12 puzzles which have 2 numbers in every cell. The compact book is very comfortable to handle and the puzzles, printed one to a page, large enough to easily work with. My only complaint is that book is not challenging enough for an advanced puzzler. Most of the puzzles fill in very quickly once you've figured out the first few numbers. For roughly the first 2/3 of the book, I was able to solve nearly every puzzle in about 5 minutes; most of the remaining puzzles took about 10 minutes. As much as I was enjoying the book, I really didn't want to be done with it so quickly. Maybe a dozen puzzles were of a high difficulty level, but half of those were challenging only because I was trying to solve them without making any notations of the possibilities.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fear And Loathing In America: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist (Gonzo Letters); Author: David Halberstam; Review: In Volume I we were introduced to someone who obviously loves to write and through his letters watch him gradually finding a unique voice and maturing into a highly skilled writer. This book, Volume II, starts with Hunter S. Thompson at the top of his game. Over the next four years he'll be writing letters about the events in his life which are motivating some of the most creative writing of the 20th century. This will culminate with the publication of his satirical masterpiece "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas". What the reader unfortunately sees next is HST's creative energy drying up almost overnight. His works from this point on will mostly consist of repetitive, self-indulgent rambling in which he reports on his own opinions rather than the people and events around him. His writing will occasionally show flashes of his brilliant wit, but he largely becomes just one more of his many imitators. His best books will be the compilations which draw heavily on his past writing. His letters clearly show this decline of creativity as they become increasingly dominated by complaints. He complains about not receiving expense checks and about the constant stream of uninvited guests at his home. He complains about the media treating F&LinLV as if it were non-fiction and ponders whether he should sue Garry Trudeau over the Uncle Duke character. When he does write about the events in his life, it's about the upcoming ones which he's trying to turn into his next creativity inspiring adventure, but because he's trying to force it, they always come up short. We get no clear answer for why this has happened because we have nothing to go on but the letters of somebody who doesn't recognize his own decline. Does he succumb to the stress of having to match his past success while trying to continually outdo himself? Do the acolytes who'll rave over anything he puts into writing give him an over-inflated ego? Is it because he stops being himself and starts trying so hard to be Hunter S. Thompson? Is it fame that did him in or was it simply a matter of good luck that he was in the right place at the right time for several years followed by the bad luck of that never happening again? What do we even really know about the workings of human creativity? The letters give us no simple answers to these questions because there are no simple answers, but they do provide an amazing look at the rise and fall of a brilliantly creative individual.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plato at the Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won't Go Away; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Goldstein Page; Review: Let me preface this review with 2 things you need to know about this reviewer. First, I only actually read about 2/3 of the book. Second, I'm someone with very strong logic/analytic skills but much weaker language skills so that I often find my eyes glazing over while trying to follow the difficult writing found in most philosophy texts. It always seems to me as if they're being intentionally arcane and obtuse in order to inflate the significance of their conclusions and cover up the fact that their convoluted premises are hiding rhetorical tautologies which don't actually prove anything. The first chapter of this book did nothing to convince me otherwise. It's basically one long polemic directed towards a handful of scientists who have apparently declared Philosophy to be dead or or no longer relevant. The author points out that this declaration itself is an act of philosophy, but doesn't say much of substance beyond that. Maybe I wasn't able to discern the full extent of her rebuttal, but most of it appears to be a straw-man argument based on over-simplifying her opponent's viewpoints. I'm probably in agreement with much of her position, but it's hard to know when I only have a vague idea of what she is arguing against. The chapter ends with an excellent list of concepts that are just as relevant to us as they were to Plato, but these are unfortunately presented in a pretentious format that ranks it among the most tedious pieces of prose I've ever encountered. The next chapter is the first of the "Plato in the modern world" dialogues. Unlike the first chapter, this one is written in a casual style which makes it mildly entertaining and easy to follow. It starts off with some occasionally successful attempts at being clever before finally getting to the point of whether we should want to consult experts on the subject of living a life well-lived. It does very little to clarify this, however, and doesn't even begin to explore the obvious weaknesses of the orthodontist analogy which was used to introduce the concept before changing the subject to whether or not a Google-like relevance ranking algorithm could be used to crowd-source ethical decisions. The remainder of the book alternates between chapters on Athenian history and the Plato dialogues. The history chapters are written in the typically dry and sometimes arcane language of philosophy and mostly present the history of Athens as it relates to philosophy and the writings of Plato. The modern world dialogues continue to be written in a much more accessible manner but gradually become both less entertaining and less thought provoking (in all fairness, none of it is anywhere near bad enough to be dismissed as "argle-bargle", but I just couldn't resist using that in my title for this review). I don't regret reading the parts of the book which I did because I learned some interesting things about philosophy and ancient Greece, but I nevertheless wouldn't recommend this to book anyone who wasn't well-versed in philosophy and already firmly convinced that; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cool: How the Brains Hidden Quest for Cool Drives Our Economy and Shapes Our World; Author: Steven Quartz; Review: "Cool" presents the results of recent neuroeconomic research that tries to explain decision making based on the underlying functioning of the human brain. Although not clearly divided, there are 3 main sections of the book. The first discusses the mechanics of decision making. The second looks at the process of status seeking and how both emulation and rebellion figure into it. The final section is a brief and very narrow history of cool with a discussion of how it relates to those status seeking behaviors. The book unfortunately does a poor job of tying everything together into a coherent picture. The unnecessarily academic style of writing provides excellent depth but is more appropriate for a textbook and obscures the overall relationships. It isn't easy reading and will make the book very disappointing for those fooled by its appearance and description into thinking that this is written in the style of typical best-seller non-fiction. As is so often the case in such books, the sub-title is a major exaggeration not supported by the authors' arguments. The book also suffers from being closer to a polemic than an objective presentation of ideas. The authors rely heavily on false dichotomies throughout and seem incapable of presenting any of their own findings without first pointing out how past critics of consumerism have been completely wrong in every possible way about everything they've ever said. Either money buys happiness or it doesn't; Consumerism is created by advertisers or a completely natural survival instinct; the merchandising of cool is either the result of big business co-opting it and forcing it upon hapless, sheep-like consumers or the businesses themselves are slaves to the demands of consumers who've taken complete control over cool in a manner that instinctively advances their self-interest. Consider the following: "Throughout this book, we've argued that critics of consumption make many poor policy recommendations because of their mistaken assumptions..." The problem with this statement is that I could not recall them ever mentioning or discussing any policy recommendations made by the critics they disagree with. The only policy recommendation the authors themselves make is that we should create a sustainable, ethical economy by making the appropriate marketplace decisions cool rather than just telling people to consume less. In addition to being yet another false dichotomy, they fail to provide even a single example of how to do this nor do they defend the idea that this alone will be sufficient to create such an economy. Although there were enough interesting ideas presented to earn an average rating for the book, I ultimately found it to be unsatisfying and would not recommend it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phishing for Phools: The Economics of Manipulation and Deception; Author: Visit Amazon's George A. Akerlof Page; Review: The authors of this book recognize that a free market economic system is a wonderful way of maximizing the innovation and efficiency that fuels economic growth and makes our lives better. When an opportunity exists to profit by satisfying unmet needs, free market equilibrium guarantees that someone will do so. A problem with the system, however, is that it provides the same rewards to anyone who can exploit deviations from the ideal or anything else which causes people to make choices that aren't in their best interests. Those making a profit don't even have to know how or why it works. All they have to do is try and the marketplace itself acts as a natural selection mechanism choosing the winners. Just as with productive endeavors, free market equilibrium insists that if an opportunity to profit off of exploitation exists then someone will eventually do it. Classic economics treats this as being a pathological deviation from the proper functioning of the system, but the authors believe that this should be dealt with as an inherent attribute of any normal free-market economy. This seems to make sense, but there were several major weaknesses to their book. The first is the unfortunate choice of title. The activities they call "phishing" bear only the slightest resemblance to the internet definition of the term and it quickly becomes a source of constant annoyance as they unnecessarily repeat the title phrase throughout the book. The second problem is that they leave us confused as to what the scope of their definition of "phishing" actually is. At the beginning it sounds as if they are limiting themselves to exploitation of such things as information asymmetry, psychological weaknesses (such as addiction) and faulty heuristics. As they begin providing examples, however, it seems that "phishing" simply describes any and all profit-making activities which the authors see in a negative light. The biggest problem, however, is that nothing is explored in any depth and their main thesis is just barely touched upon. All of their examples involve a relatively brief summary of the subject followed by just a few words explaining how this fits into their overall idea of "phishing". The underlying idea that "phishing" is an inherent characteristic of normally functioning free-market systems is something that they simply declare without providing any supporting arguments or discussing how this belief affects their economic analyses. Although this was an entertaining and informative book, I don't think it would be of much value to anyone with more than the most casual of interest in economics.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scienceblind: Why Our Intuitive Theories About the World Are So Often Wrong; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Shtulman Page; Review: Scienceblind describes how our intuition fails us when trying to understand modern science. Much of the book discusses childhood development because it shows how we try to explain the world using intuition alone with little or no knowledge and experience. We discard our more naive conclusions as we age, but the reasoning which led to them remains a part of our intuition. This reasoning is well suited for day-to-day survival but it steers us in the wrong direction when applied to scientific concepts. The book discusses this by providing examples of specific types of intuitive failure. The information being provided is very interesting and presented in a well organized manner. The book also, however, demonstrates the need for a good editor. A good editor would cut the repetitive and extraneous information on childhood experiments, they'd remove the gratuitous chapter references and get rid of (or replace) the cute but useless illustrations. They'd have weeded out contradictory statements and forced improvements in some of the more confusing explanations of experiments. An editor well-versed in science would've insisted on some caveats to accompany the scientific simplifications and would've noticed that the Moth evolution experiment was invalid, at least in the way it was described in the book. Top-notch editing would've allowed the author to present the basic concepts with more depth and clarity while making the book more engaging to read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Garden Apartment Hotel; City: Split Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: Loved the apartment - wish I could have stayed longer. Hosts were friendly and made everything very easy. Airport pickup was worth the money as I would not have found it on my own. Cute little turtle hanging around too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olympic Villas; City: Oia Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Thank you Olympic Villas for a fantastic 6 night stay! Staff were friendly, helpful and polite, was great to be able to cook, beds comfortable with plenty of blankets available. Pools were excellent with great views and plenty of loungers and umbrellas for everyone. Close to everything but just far out enough to escape the crowds. I will be back :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort; City: Hvar Hvar Island Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: For me, this hotel was perfect. I got an excellent room with a view over the pool and ocean as requested, bed was comfy and room was well equipped. Shower was amazing!! Room service menu had inexpensive options for when you couldn't be bothered leaving the hotel. Breakfast was amazing - eat as much as you want, hot and cold options buffet style. Staff were friendly and helpful and spoke English well. Arranged transfers to and from the hotel, these made things a lot easier for me!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waitahanui Lodge; City: Taupo Taupo District Waikato Region North Island; Review: So peaceful and relaxing here, close enough to Taupo to not miss out on the action but far enough away that you can relax without any crowds. Amazing sunsets! Kayaks and row boats to use along with life jackets; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kowhai and Colonial Motel; City: Rotorua Rotorua District Bay of Plenty Region North Island; Review: If you want something with all the basics, excellent wifi and a lovely warm pool this is the place for you. We’ve spent 3 nights here and have found it very handy to the central city - 7 mins walk from Starbucks! Hot pools way too hot for my liking but the teenagers enjoyed - handy hint, take off your jewellery before going in the hot pool if you do brave it. Outdoor pool great warm temp! Serviced daily which was a pleasant surprise. Cool thermal park basically across the road; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Station Backpackers; City: Auckland Central North Island; Review: Looking at the outside of the building I almost didn’t go in! Not the type of place I would usually book (someone else offered us their accom) but once inside it was ok, not the flashiest place but it was clean and the beds comfortable - if you’re lucky enough to get a park right outside hold on to it for as long as possible, overnight it is free and not too bad during the day. Staff were friendly and helpful too; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Berkenhoff Lodge; City: Taupo Taupo District Waikato Region North Island; Review: Clean, comfy beds, really nice feel to the place, not noisy at all! Writing on the walls in the hallway is really cool, wish I had time to read it all! We got a twin room with our own bathroom which was nice and such a good price! On arrival we were greeted by a gorgeous cat and friendly man who chatted with us easily while checking us in. Would recommend this place for anyone looking for somewhere cheap to stay in Taupo; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Cowboy Bebop; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Trigun; Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Witch Hunter Robin; Genres: Action, Drama, Magic, Mystery, Police, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Trinity Blood; Genres: Action, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion; Genres: Action, Dementia, Drama, Mecha, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Historical, Romance, Samurai; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Akira; Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Military, Sci-Fi, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: .hack//Sign; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Magic, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Mobile Suit Gundam; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Mecha, Military, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Mobile Suit Gundam Wing; Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz; Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny; Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha, Military, Romance, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Mobile Fighter G Gundam; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Martial Arts, Mecha, Romance, Sci-Fi, Space, Sports; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Blood+; Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Military, Mystery, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: s.CRY.ed; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Wolf's Rain; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Samurai Champloo; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Historical, Samurai, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Dragon Ball; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Dragon Ball GT; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Magic, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: FLCL; Genres: Action, Comedy, Dementia, Mecha, Parody, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Eureka Seven; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Mecha, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: InuYasha; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Demons, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Mousou Dairinin; Genres: Drama, Mystery, Police, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho; Genres: Action, Comedy, Demons, Fantasy, Martial Arts, School, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: InuYasha: Kagami no Naka no Mugenjo; Genres: Adventure, Demons, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters; Genres: Adventure, Game, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Tottoko Hamtarou; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Kids; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Pokemon; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Pokemon: Mewtwo no Gyakushuu; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon; Genres: Demons, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The Movie; Genres: Drama, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S; Genres: Drama, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Shin Tenchi Muyou!; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance, Sci-Fi, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Yu☆Gi☆Oh!; Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Game, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Big O; Genres: Action, Mecha, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Jin-Rou; Genres: Drama, Military, Police, Psychological, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Tenchi Muyou!; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Space; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Interstella5555: The 5tory of The 5ecret 5tar 5ystem; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Music, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R; Genres: Demons, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Zoids Shinseiki/Zero; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Sports; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Megami Kouhosei; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z Movie 03: Chikyuu Marugoto Choukessen; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Witchblade; Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Kaguya Hime no Koibito; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Tenchi Muyou! in Love; Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance, School, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Space; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Pokemon: Maboroshi no Pokemon Lugia Bakutan; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS: Sailor 9 Senshi Shuuketsu! Black Dream Hole no Kiseki; Genres: Drama, Magic, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS Gaiden: Ami-chan no Hatsukoi; Genres: Comedy, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Lupin III; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Project ARMS; Genres: Action, Martial Arts, Super Power; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier; Genres: Action, Adventure, Mecha, Sci-Fi, Shounen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Special Edition; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 7.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Studio Stradun; City: Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Neretva County Dalmatia; Review: We stayed for 2 nights and had a great experience. Super central location with a pub by the backdoor. Which causes a bit of noise, but that was easily fixed by closing a window in the hallway. Not a lot of sound from the Stradun, which is great. Comfortable beds and a nice shower. Long showers are out of the question however. Boiler doesn't give a lot of hot water, so my boyfriend had to take a cold shower haha.. Would definitely stay here again! Oh, and great Wi-Fi!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rooms Sunce Residence; City: Supetar Brac Island Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: It's a bit of a climb, but definitely worth it! Great hospitality when we arrived and a lovely room next to the garden. WiFi is available and nice to use it with a beautiful view on the balcony. Enough room to make new friends and drink a beer on this balcony in the evening. Room was nice and clean with a shared mini-fridge in the hallway. No a-c, but the fan is doing the trick as well. Would definitely come back here!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa Flora; City: Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Neretva County Dalmatia; Review: We really enjoyed our stay here! The room was big and had a small refrigerator. Also there was a safe available. The bathroom was nice. Because of the location not directly on the main street it's nice and quiet in the night. Breakfast was awesome. Would definitely recommend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vagabonds; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: Just came back from a great weekend in this hostel. Awesome atmosphere and lovely staff. Rooms and bathrooms were nice as well. Would strongly recommend staying there when you're planning to go to the amazing city of Belfast! Definitely going back someday!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Ruzica; City: Trogir Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: Easy to find location near the north gate of old town Trogir. Firm beds, nice air conditioning and a small refrigerator in the room. Bathroom was fine although it could get a bit smelly because of the drainage, we think. Nice rooftop terrace to relax in the evening.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ericeira Surf Camp Hostel; City: Ericeira Mafra Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: We had a great stay at the hostel! The staff is really nice and helpful. There is always someone to talk to. The room with private bathroom was clean and cozy and the bed was very comfortable. The surflessons were great as well!! Would definitely stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Not Taco Bell Material; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Carolla Page; Review: It is in good shape but I haven't finished reading it yet. Seems interesting. I ordered it after seeing him on TV with Bill O'Reilly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Tender Struggle: Story of a Marriage; Author: Visit Amazon's Krista Bremer Page; Review: I enjoyed this book very much. I have been in a similar situation and could relate to her experiences and appreciate her thoughts. I will probably loan it to some friends who could also appreciate her experiences. Nicely written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A simple, effective way to banish clutter forever; Author: Marie Kondo; Review: This was a good book with lots of good ideas, some of which are impractical for Americans as we have so much material stuff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: By Marie Kondo The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing (Unabridged CD) [Audio; Author: ; Review: This was a good book with lots of good ideas, some of which are impractical for Americans as we have so much material stuff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Journey to Munich: A Maisie Dobbs Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jacqueline Winspear Page; Review: I like this author's books very much. She usually writes about Europe and places I have visited which makes them more interesting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Motel 6 Valdosta University; City: Valdosta Georgia; Review: I understand that this is a low cost motel and took that into consideration in writing this review. Let me just list the issues we encountered during our stay: No hair dryer, No shampoo, NO towels in the room (had to go ask for some at the front desk), toilet ran constantly, black mold in toilet tank, shower curtain only being held up by 1/2 the hooks, mildew on shower curtain, remote control battery was dead, etc..... I will never stay at another Motel 6 again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cala de Mar Resort Spa Ixtapa; City: Ixtapa Zihuatanejo de Azueta Pacific Coast; Review: We took a taxi from Ixtapa to this hotel for a happy hour at their tapas bar. We really enjoyed the view and ambience with tiki torches and candles. The service was excellent - but the food and beverages were way overpriced! We had a very basic Queso Dish - just a big bowl of heated - over thick cheese and a couple of beverages. We couldn't believe when our check came that we were charged $16 for a glass of house cabernet. Save your money and go somewhere else for a drink and a view.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ouray KOA; City: Ouray Colorado; Review: Recently spent two nights here in our small motorhome. Great location close to town but far enough away to be secluded. Beautiful environment with lots of tress and a stream running through the park. Weren't there to experience their night activities or food service but everyone raves about it. Would definitely go back if in the area again. Owner operated and customer service was excellent. Loved their laundry facility!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cedar Creek RV Park; City: Montrose Colorado; Review: Recently spent one night at the park and was very impressed with the customer service we received. Great location with plenty of trees, close to the Black Canyon. Very clean bathhouses and showers. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Junction KOA Holiday; City: Grand Junction Colorado; Review: Stayed here for just one night but was totally impressed with the campground. Totally clean, well maintained and beautiful. All sites were well marked and well thought out. Staff friendly and helpful. Family owned and operated and it shows!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Romanico Palace; City: Rome Lazio; Review: The reviews are all correct stating the location of this hotel is great, close to the Spanish Steps and the fountain. However the rooms and service at this hotel were really bad. There was black mold on the bathroom vanity behind the sink and also on the walls and ceilings. Room was very, very small even by Italy standards. The A/C was less than adequate and the floors were dirty. Breakfast staff was rude - stopped a guest from taking a piece of fruit out of the breakfast room one morning and another time stopping a guest from filling their own larger coffee cups.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Fragrance Hotel Sapphire; City: Singapore; Review: We stayed here for one night. The location is very convenient for great cheap food and public transport. Singapore is quite expensive but this hotel is cheap and is good value for money if all your after is a room for sleeping.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tian Feng Grand Hotel; City: Nanjing Jiangsu; Review: We stayed here twice on our holiday. The first time they upgraded us to the business suite. It was fantastic, couldn't say a bad work. However on the second stay we mistakenly booked in the Tian Feng Inn next door, which was average. Be careful which room you book because it will depend on which hotel you are in. The location is great, right in the heart of the city with the line 1 and 2 subway interchange very close. I would highly recommend the Tian Feng Hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charms Hotel; City: Shanghai; Review: We stayed here for 4 nights recently. The hotel is ok, but the location is great, just one street back from the Nanjing pedestrian mall. The price was great for the location, additionally it is quite close to the peoples square subway station.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fragrance Hotel Crystal; City: Singapore; Review: We stayed here for two nights. The hotel is clean, cheap and quite good if all your after is a place to sleep. However.... the street that it is on is definitely the red light area. We kept to ourselves and no one bothered us, however I wouldn't stay here agian just due to the area. We have stayed at other Fragrance Hotels in Geylang haven't even seen that side of the city.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Acme Riverside Service Apartments; City: Shanghai; Review: We stayed here for approx $50 Australian per night. It was fantastic value. The room was a very good size and had everything we could ask for. I would highly recommend this hotel to everyone. Great location with the subway station in short walking distance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Business Inn Sennichimae Hotel; City: Osaka Osaka Prefecture Kinki; Review: First of all, the hotel's entrance is located in one of the little alleyways in Dontonbori and is quite inconspicuous, so it took us a little bit of looking to find. The foyer is quite small, but the attendants at the desk were all really upbeat, provided great service and spoke English well. The rooms themselves are quite small (but that is to be expected in Japan) but the room and bathrooms are clean, if not a little bit dated. However, if you want to be in the centre of the main shopping/eating bit in Osaka, this hotel is great for that. It is all within walking distance from all the main tourist sights (Dontonbori, Sennichimae, Shinsekai etc) as well as being really close to both the JR and Nankai Namba stations where there are also heaps of food places. Finally, even though there have been reviews saying that the breakfast is very plain and a strange combination, but I assure you that it will grow on you as it did us, as by our fourth day of eating it we really started to enjoy the simplicity of it and really miss it now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Golden Bell Hoi An Boutique Villa; City: Hoi An Quang Nam Province; Review: The hotel is situated within a comfortable walking distance to the Hoi An city centre and the rooms are clean, spacious and with beautiful marble bathrooms. There is a small pool that we used and the breakfast selection is limited but delicious (especially the fruit, with many varieties to choose from.) However the thing that made our stay from good to great were all the staff there including Kieu, Thanh and Hien. They were always so warm and welcoming and introduced us to many different tour options and classes without being pushy. They also marked on a map all of their recommendations for food, tailoring and sightseeing and were just great hosts. Thank you so much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thien Hai Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: The hotel is centrally located and we stayed in the superior double room on the 6th floor which was a good size, clean and had all the amenities we needed. The breakfast selection is small but delicious (especially the bahn mi and there was a different type of noodle soup every morning that we were there. And the hot foods also changed so there was lots of variety). However as others have mentioned, the thing that turned our stay from good to great were the staff. We arrived in the very early morning and they were waiting up for just us and had our room ready with warm and friendly greetings even though they must have been exhausted. Each morning at breakfast, the breakfast guy is so helpful in getting everything you needed, and the front desk staff were always so friendly whenever we were coming or going and were so helpful in any questions or requests that we had. Also their airport transfer to the airport is a decent 150k and the room price is also fantastic. I would highly recommend this place and think that they deserve all the business they can get!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gieng Ngoc Hotel; City: Cat Ba; Review: After reading the reviews here, I was expecting my worst hotel nightmare. However, the hotel and its rooms weren't as bad as expected. We booked the superior room with sea view for two nights and was given a room overlooking the harbour on the 4th floor with a balcony. The view itself was really nice and the rooms were much larger than we anticipated. The cleanliness of the room was acceptable but it is a old hotel so don't expect a brand new renovated bathroom. The bathroom shower however was not enclosed so when you had one, the water goes everywhere. The breakfast was decent with several Asian dishes and bread. The noise is a bit of a problem with guests in the hotel as well as the surrounding buildings but it usually stops at around 10pm so we didn't have too much trouble. As such, would recommend for budget travellers who aren't looking for anything lavish but don't want to stay in a hostel with shared bathroom etc.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hanoi Golden Moon Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: We stayed for three nights at this boutique but very clean, conveniently located and friendly hotel. We booked the economy room but it was big enough for us and clean, which is all we require. The hotel is located on a street with many great authentic food places, including lots of cafes, bakeries and restaurants with English menus. It is also only a short walk to the lake and the nearby supermarket. The staff are very friendly, especially the manager, who was always happy to assist with any questions we had and always made sure we were happy with our stay. They also operate as a tour company so if you want to book any tours, they can do that as welk. Finally the breakfast was also very nice, with a mix of made to order mains and buffet selection of fruits, breads and other finger food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel la Perle Hue; City: Hue Thua Thien Hue Province; Review: Out of the numerous hotels that we have stayed in across Asia (including some high end hotels in first world countries like Japan and Singapore), this hotel is on the top of our list in terms of cleanliness, customer service and making us feel at home and welcome. The rooms are spotless to the point that you feel bad for messing it up, the bathroom and room size is very comfortable and the breakfast is fresh, made to order and delicious. The location is also very good as it is close enough to the sights and tourist area but far enough that it isn't noisy or crowded with tourists. However, the things that have made this hotel outstanding are the people. We hired a driver from Hoi An to Hue and he was very informative and keen to take us to all the sights we wanted to see. When we arrived, we were greeted so warmly by the girls at the front desk with fruit and smoothies. The rest of our stay was filled with such attention to detail, friendly conversation and just all round kindness. Everytime we went out, we would return to cleaned rooms, be offered fresh fruit and drinks and they even had a turn down service that rivalled the very best exclusive five star hotel services. There is so much more I could gush about this place. We will really miss this place and we're so sad to depart, as we felt like we were leaving our home away from home and our family. Thank you to everyone at La Perle for making our stay the best!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Hanoi Deluxe Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: We stayed here for one night prior to flying out of Hanoi and our only regret is that we could only stay for one night. We booked the deluxe room and were given a spacious and beautifully furnished room. The bathroom and bedroom area is almost the size of a suite and they provide you with complimentary fruit as well. The staff were so thoughtful as they remembered your name and answered any queries that we had. They even gave us complimentary late check out as we had a night flight and kept our luggage for us after we had checked out. The breakfast is absolutely delicious, with both unique Western and Asian buffet options as well as made to order foods. We really loved every minute of staying here and would not hesitate to come back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong; City: Seoul; Review: We stayed here for two nights, and were happy with what we got for the price. The location isn't quite in the city centre, but close enough that you can walk or catch the subway to all the busy areas and tourist sights. The building itself is a bit old, which showed in the room decor, but the bathroom and bedding was clean and good enough for us. The breakfast is your typical Ibis breakfast, with a range of both western and asian dishes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Ambassador Busan Haeundae; City: Busan; Review: We stayed here for three nights and were pleasantly surprised with the hotel. The building is quite new, as are the rooms. As we were Platinum members, we were given to highest guest room floor but the room only had a small window so unable to really see the beach. The bed was very comfy and the bathroom was nice as well. Staff aren't unfriendly but didn't give off a friendly vibe either, but they were helpful when we had questions or wanted to use the coin laundry. Breakfast is fresh and sufficient, with a mix of both asian and western dishes. However, it can get busy (especially when there are tour groups in town) so get there early. Location is a few minutes walk from the beach and the subway station, and located next to many great eateries. Would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Acme Riverside Service Apartments; City: Shanghai; Review: We stayed here for a couple of days. The location is quite convenient and not far from the subway station. The apartment came with a small kitchen and laundry which was very handy. Overall I would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joyful Star Hotel Pudong Airport; City: Shanghai; Review: We stayed here for one night. It is fairly close to the airport and Disneyland. They offer breakfast which was pretty decent for a budget type hotel. The rooms are clean and are fairly spacious for the price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fragrance Hotel Ruby; City: Singapore; Review: Having stayed in a few Fragrance hotels in the area on our multiple trips to Singapore, this one is definitely the newest and most modern one we've stayed it. Seems like they have only just done a renovation, and even though it is a no-fuss hotel, the rooms were clean, of a good size and the bathroom was very spacious and modern for the star rating. It's also very conveniently located and one of the closest ones to the MRT station. It is also within walking distance to a lot of good hawker centres (including the Old Airport Road one) but also has many good food places located in very close proximity to it. The price that we paid for it is fantastic, especially for Singapore and we will definitely be staying here again next time. (However, bring your own shampoo as they only have body wash!); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heliconia Hotel; City: George Town Penang Island Penang; Review: We stayed here for four nights, and found the hotel to be modern, clean and perfect for our needs. The staff are friendly, professional and helpful and spoke very good English. Also, as the hotel is located in a small laneway off Jalan Macalister, it wasn't very loud at night. The location is perfect for exploring the main areas and sights of Penang. You are in walking distance to Chinatown, Little India and the Jetty area and the Komtar (which is about 10 minutes walk away) has buses that can take you to almost every corner of Penang. There are also many great food places around but our favorite was the dim sum place just next to the hotel's street and you will always find it jam packed with locals from when it opens in the early morning to when it closes at 2pm. Also, there is a great and cheap dry cleaners right next to the hotel where you can have your clothes washed and dried within 24 hours at very cheap prices. Highly recommend this hotel!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Asia Langkawi; City: Kuah Langkawi Langkawi District Kedah; Review: We stayed here for two nights and found the room and bathroom comfortable and spacious. Keep in mind that it is a budget hotel, so don't expect everything to be very flash and modern, but it is a good choice for people who just want a clean place to sleep and explore for the rest of the day. The hotel also provides a small and simple breakfast consisting of toast, coffee and tea which is fine considering its complimentary. The reception staff are friendly but don't speak much English so it might be hard to communicate with them. The only nuisance we experienced was that the key swipe for the room next door keep beeping every 10 seconds, and continued on for at least 24 hours all throughout the night and it was difficult to get some sleep. If you have a car, you will find the location convenient to get around as Langkawi isn't very big and we always found parking right outside the hotel so that was no issue.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Maison Boutique; City: Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan; Review: We stayed here for one night only, and whilst the decor of the hotel is definitely 'unique' and eye catching, we greatly enjoyed our stay here. As soon as we came in, the staff were super friendly and made us feel welcome. The room that we stayed in was the 'pink' room and whilst it wasn't to our tastes, it had a nice bathroom and a comfortable bed. The breakfast that we had was great, with a choice of both a made to order meal as well as a simple buffet spread of fruits, appetizers, salad, juices, tea and coffee. Whilst it wasn't extravagant, it was a really nice meal to wake up to. Considering the price of the hotel and the service, room quality and breakfast quality that you get included, it is definitely a top choice when staying in KL. The only thing is that the hotel is a bit hard to access and find, and you will need to travel for about 15 minutes walk before you can get to the nearest MRT station to get you to other parts of KL. Also there aren't many food places around the hotel, so best to get dinner in the busier parts of KL before heading back home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OYO 416 Grid 9 Hotel; City: Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan; Review: We only stayed here for one night as we were checking out at 3am the next morning, but we were very satisfied with the quality, cleanliness and location of the room and hotel. Whilst the room was quite tight, the decor was modern and well lit and the bathroom and shower were perfectly find. Considering the price that we paid for the hotel, we were very happy with what we got, as well as the prompt check in and check out. It is perfect for travellers looking for a no fuss place to stay. It is also very conveniently located next to a MRT station so it is very easy to get to other parts of KL for sightseeing or business.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Random Acts of Hope (Random Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Julia Kent Page; Review: Very good book as all of Julia Kent novels are!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blindfolded Innocence (Hqn); Author: Visit Amazon's Alessandra Torre Page; Review: Good reading, I would recommend this book for reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Since I Saw You (Because You Are Mine Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Beth Kery Page; Review: Great reading can't wait for book 4!!'; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shopping for a Billionaire 4; Author: Visit Amazon's Julia Kent Page; Review: I love Julie Kent as a writer, I have read all her Billion Books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captivated by You (Crossfire); Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvia Day Page; Review: Not as good as the first three Crossfire books but worth reading!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Captivated by You (Crossfire); Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvia Day Page; Review: Not as good as the first three Crossfire books but worth reading!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tempting a Sinner (The Sinners Club); Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Pearce Page; Review: Not as good as the first three Crossfire books but still worth reading!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tall, Tatted and Tempting: The Reed Brothers (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tammy Falkner Page; Review: It's a must....,you have read all the Reed Brother stories!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Broken Rules; Author: Visit Amazon's Kimberly Lauren Page; Review: Good reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: The Millionaire Next Door; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas J. Stanley Page; Review: While this book confirmed what I already believed to be true about people's spending habits. The authors made this book a fun read, especially for those who fit into the PAW category! I like their approach to research and think their results intuitively make sense. I recommend this book, especially to those who spend a lot of money keeping up with the Jones'!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ultimate Border Collie; Author: Allison Hornsby; Review: This author has done an excellent job describing the Border Collie. Whether it's behavior, motivations, breed history, stregths, weaknesses, she demonstrates that she is truly an expert. This is not a generic dog book with Border Collie pictures pasted in, it is an excellent reference that I intend to use for many years to come. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who has or is considering purchasing a Border Collie.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reef Coral Identification: Florida - Caribbean - Bahamas, Including Marine Plants; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Humann Page; Review: Don't take my word for it, go to a handful of dive shops and this author's name will come up more than once. An excellent book, I haven't come across anything I like better. The others in this family are just as good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How To Retire Early And Live Well With Less Than A Million Dollars; Author: Visit Amazon's Gillette Edmunds Page; Review: I think this was a good book but I did not learn anything new compared to other books I've read on savings for retirement. It would be a good book for those who are still early in the learning process but could probably be skipped by those with a solid financial investment foundation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Negative (The New Ansel Adams Photography Series, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Ansel Adams Page; Review: Ansel Adams reviews the characteristics and limitations of the B&W negative. It is very comprehensive and describes both exposure and processing techniques. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about B&W photography.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Print (New Ansel Adams Photography Series, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Ansel Adams Page; Review: This is one of a few books in this Ansel Adams series. He discusses a number of aspects of the print, it's limitations, and many techniques that can be used to exploit print characteristics. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is at all serious about B&W photography whether developing your own prints or not.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling High-Tech Products to Mainstream Customers; Author: Visit Amazon's Geoffrey A. Moore Page; Review: There are very few texts that do a good job dealing with how to convince the market to adopt new technologies. The standard TALC (tech adoption life cycle) texts have serious flaws when it comes to discontinuous technologies. Geoffrey Moore nails it with Crossing the Chasm. If you are an executive or marketing professional introducing high tech products you will be well served by this book. It will help you understand if you cross the line into discontinuous innovation and need to adopt chasm approaches to your customer base. Even if you don't deal with discontinuous products you will learn a lot of the different types of customer demographics encountered by any high tech marketer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inside the Tornado: Strategies for Developing, Leveraging, and Surviving Hypergrowth Markets (Collins Business Essentials); Author: Visit Amazon's Geoffrey A. Moore Page; Review: Geoffrey Moore is clearly a seasoned professional in high tech marketing. This book articulates the dynamics of post-chasm marketing better than any other text I've seen. His treatment of positioning, competitive advantage, and psychographic behavior of customer and the market is second to none. I found it amazing that he captures nearly everything I've seen about post-chasm technology marketing in my 15 years in the high tech semiconductor market. This book is time well spent for any high tech marketing professional.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hacking: Basic Security, Penetration Testing and How to Hack; Author: Isaac Sharpe; Review: Got this book based on reviews, it was so poor that I am assuming the author wrote all of the reviews. The book has very poor grammar, content is not very useful. Look elsewhere.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Crabby Killer (Mooseamuck Island Cozy Mystery Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Leighann Dobbs Page; Review: A fun, quick read in the hammock on a nice Sunday afternoon. If you are looking for in-depth character development, interesting plot turns or high level of writing craft then look elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Closure; Author: Visit Amazon's Randall Wood Page; Review: A long range shooting enthusiast, I read most sniper/shooting books I come across. This was a nice read with some nice, and accurate technical content. It's mostly a straightforward, linear, predictable plot-driven book with fairly standard characters but there are some new colors to them that I enjoyed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under Tower Peak; Author: Visit Amazon's Bart Paul Page; Review: This was a nice e weekend read. It had some unique plot aspects but was fairly straightforward and had few surprises along the way.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War; Author: Fred Kaplan; Review: Some parts of this book were very interesting such as how cyber was used in the first Desert Storm. It was also illuminating to realize that while the world of information technology, security and the Internet in general has become weaved throughout most of our lives, our elected presidents largely have been computer luddites. What was somewhat difficult for me with this book is the wide cast of characters and organizational changes that it covered. On the one hand, for some people this is an interesting part of the history of how cyber war has developed. For those of us who are more interested in the uses, threats, risks etc. of cyber offense, defense and information gathering, this book had relatively little content. If you're looking for the former this book is a good fit; for the latter, look elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Night Bird (Frost Easton); Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Freeman Page; Review: I'm primarily a nonfiction reader who likes to use "brain candy books" as palette cleansers. This had some fresh angles in the plot that I enjoyed. It kept me engaged.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Concussion (Movie Tie-in Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeanne Marie Laskas Page; Review: The subject of CTE discovery, the politics and influence of the NFL and how this story has played out are fascinating. What made this book work for me was reading the book while also watching YouTube interviews with Omalu, game footage of players who were referenced in the book and other articles and writings available on the web. This book itself was so-so for me due to confusing writing and lack of logical/critical thinking by the author. Also, you can tell when an author has developed a deep expertise in the field of which he/she is writing and this author didn't seem to have intimate understanding of the NFL/football or pathology/political dynamics of medicine/science. There's a fair bit of setup at the beginning of the book related to the Nigerian civil ware that didn't contribute to the rest of the story for me so I don't know why that's there. The writing also just didn't flow well, I was frequently having to stop and unwind something. The author makes statements like the NFL had proof of football causing CTE in 2005 which is decidedly NOT what the 2005 Omalu paper's conclusions state. It simply said that he found CTE in one NFL player and suggests it should be further studied. So, a very interesting topic, this book fills in some of the picture in the context of other research but has some holes.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Breakthrough; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael C. Grumley Page; Review: Breakthrough has a fun plot that moves quickly, I didn't want to put this one down. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: California Dreams - Seasons 1 & 2; Brand: Kelly Packard; Review: I was 16 when California Dreams began in 1992, so the actors were part of my peer group. As I watched seasons 1 & 2, I swear, it was like being in a time warp. As the songs were performed, all of the lyrics came flooding back to me, as did all of the music and the story lines. The music styles are eclectic: R&B-esque (Rain), beach boys-esque (Into the Tube), metal-esque (Welcome to the Low Road), in addition to the others. Hands down, my absolute favorite song in seasons 1 & 2 is "It's Gonna Be Rain" performed by William James Jones (Tony Wicks). The song reminds me of an MC Hammer rap ballad called `Have You Seen Her'. `Rain' is a beautiful song. Whoever was responsible for composing the music and lyrics for the show has a lot of talent. As for the actors who sang the songs, they each have excellent voices, especially Kelly Packard and Brent Gore. Each of them has a very clear diction, so it's easy to understand the words they sing. The producers wanted to find actors that could sing in addition to being able to act. I learned that Kelly Packard had to audition 9 times and Brent Gore 5 times in order to win their roles as Tiffani and Matt! The band's sound in season 1 is different from the band's sound in season 2 (and the band's sound will be different at the start of season 3) because of casting changes that began at the beginning of the season 2. In season 1, the sound is kinda like beach music, ya know, the beach boys or early 1960s California beach music; it's innocent, sweet, and maybe a bit naive. But, with the introduction of Jake Sommers (Jay Anthony Franke) and Samantha Woo (Jennie Kwan) and the removal of Jenny Garrison (Heidi Noelle Lenhart), the group's sound changes enough that it is noticeable. Jenny Garrison's somewhat lower toned voice is replaced by Samantha Woo's slightly higher pitched voice (compare the women's voices in the opening theme song between season 1 & 2; a difference can be heard). The addition of Jake Sommers to the band added an additional layer, a grittier and edgier sound, to the music. Jay Anthony Franke, for the most part, actually performed his guitar solos and all of the riffs you hear in the songs, and I believe that Brent Gore also performed his guitar music (although I have not confirmed this). The other actors "faked" the playing of their respective instruments. I appreciated season(s) 1 (and 2) because the emphasis of the show was first on the Garrison family (which included parents Richard and Melody Garrison and baby brother Dennis Garrison) and then the band; this "family" filled a hole for me at a time when my own family unit was disintegrating, so I felt like I had an emotional connection to the Garrison family. Matt Garrison (lead guitar, vocals, lyricist) was joined by his sister Jenny (keyboard and vocals), and friends Tony (drums), Tiffani (bass guitar), and; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 21 Jump Street Season 5; Brand: Johnny Depp; Review: I remember this series from its original run in the late 80s. I loved the Hanson/Penhall duo (gotta love the McQuaid brothers) and the Hoffs/Ioki paring was ok. The only thing I remember from the last season was that Doug Penhall's brother joined the force; I completely forgot about Anthony "Mac" McCann. I found this series on (Netflicks) and have been rewatching the series. I'm now into season 5. This season included a few episodes with Officers Dean Garrett and Kati Rocky. Bringing in these two characters (they were slated to be added to the cast for season 5 but for whatever reasons, it didn't happen) and eventually adding McCann and Joey Penhall was a refreshing change. Overall, these new officers were the second generation of Jump Street Chapel's force; they were mentored by the first generation-Hoffs, Doug Penhall, and Captain Fuller. I realize that a lot of people may disagree with me, in that I enjoyed all the cast changes to the show. I would have liked to see a sixth season that focused on Hoffs, McCann, Joey Penhall, and Fuller as a more stabilized cast-the show went through a number of cast changes in season 5, and this is reflected in the opening credits throughout the season. I would have liked to see McCann's and Joey Penhall's character more developed and to learn more about their backgrounds. I liked the first generation/second generation idea of Jump Street officers. I also appreciate that the producers (or whomever) realized that Hoffs and Doug Penhall were older and that they took more age appropriate undercover assignments-a counselor, a basket ball coach, etc. My one minor gripe about season 5 is this: a lot of it was filmed fairly dark. What I mean by this is that shadows and darkness are used frequently. I particularly noticed this in the scenes in the chapel itself. These scenes were a lot darker (lighting) than compared to previous chapel scenes in previous seasons. Maybe darkness and shadows were used as a metaphor to the eventual and upcoming end of the series-just thinking. As others have pointed out, Johnny Depp (and Dustin Nguyen) are not in this season. By the fourth or fifth episode, I didn't miss Hanson or Ioki at all. The cast changes that were made to the show in the 5th season freshened up a series that was getting a little too stale with the original characters. It is a nice change of pace.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef!: The Complete Collection - Series 1-3; Brand: Lenny Henry; Review: i love chef! and its sarcastic humor. plus, chef! is the precursor to all of the kitchen reality shows we have nowadays, which i'm addicted to. everton was my favorite character. i did ding i one star because sometimes garath yells too much. a bit of advice: if you have a region 2 or a region free dvd player, go buy it over at UK Amazon. i'm saving $20 USD by buying the PAL (region 2 format) format. why spend more than you have to?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glee Season 6; Brand: Jane Lynch; Review: i love glee despite its insane SLs and uneven writing. and s6, it was a smart decision to return to its s1 roots because i enjoyed the season very much. while "the rise and fall of sue sylvester" was absolutely rediculous, i enjoyed how all the storylines ended. it's a shame that s6 ended after 13 episodesi would have liked to see what it would've looked like over 22 episodes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mickey's Christmas Carol; Brand: Alan Young; Review: i cannot tell you how long i've looked for this dvd! i saw this for the first time when i was 10 (which was 30 years ago) and i loved disney's take on dickens' story. i also fell in love with the goofy short demonstrating skiing (sheeing). that short is really the only reason why i looked so long for this dvd. pluto's christmas tree is also really fun. i did knock this down 1 star because donald's snow fight is not on this; it was replaced by the hockey champ and long with 2 other shorts that i really don't care for.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with video games as follows:
Title: Counter-Strike
Title: Left 4 Dead
Title: Counter-Strike Condition Zero
Title: Half-Life 2 Deathmatch
Title: Day of Defeat
Title: Zombie Panic Source
Title: Half-Life 2 Lost Coast
Title: Ricochet
Title: Counter-Strike Condition Zero Deleted Scenes
Title: Deathmatch Classic | steam |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Guilty Heart | Womens Comfortable Lace up Buckle Platform Military Combat Ankle Boots; Brand: Guilty Heart; Review: Nice fitting boot and comfortable walk. But, they were very thin. Surprisingly, my feet stayed warm a long time while I waited a couple hours in the cold for public transportation. I would recommend wearing 2 pair of socks though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Sport Women's Hot Ticket Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Great sneaker and nice, soft comfortable short walk. Very stylish looking, especially with a pair of jeans.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roamans Women's Plus Size Plush Fleece Jacket; Brand: ; Review: This coat was very flimsy and unattractive looking. It was not at all what I expected. I returned it. Cheap quality.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Envy Boutique Women's Military Button Hooded Fleece Belted Jacket; Brand: Envy Boutique; Review: Nice looking coat but very thin. If temperatures are less than 40 degrees you will need to wear a sweater under it or switch to a heavier coat. These coats also run very small. Otherwise it is very nice and stylish looking.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Envy Boutique Women's Military Button Hooded Fleece Belted Jacket; Brand: Envy Boutique; Review: Nice looking coat but very thin. If temperatures are less than 40 degrees you will need to wear a sweater under it or switch to a heavier coat. These coats also run very small. Otherwise it is very nice and stylish looking.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cfanny Women's Black Jumpsuit S-2XL; Brand: Cfanny; Review: This was the cheapest quaility I ever saw. When I opened it, I was stunned that the size 1X was actually cut for someone who is a junior size 3. I had to read the package again to be sure they sent the right size. It was cute but that is all is was. What a waste. This indeed was the smallest 1X I ever saw. Needless to say I returned it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Sink: Old Man's Tale (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Perrin Briar Page; Review: Perrin Blake has the most incredible imagination! Sink, a tale of redemption, captured my attention from the first word!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All the Way to Heaven: Book One of the Fallout Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Becky Doughty Page; Review: This was a great read and one espousing excellent morals! The descriptions took me right back to Italy, and the Italian phases helped to improve my knowledge of the language. Best of all, Doughty writes inspiring philosophies of life which should be embroidered and hung up on the wall! Maybe I'll just do that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Kane County Christmas; Author: Visit Amazon's Liz Adair Page; Review: Liz Adair never disappoints! Another gripping tale of dreadful circumstances being defeated by the best human characteristics triumphing once again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Tale of Two Lobsters (Casey Quinby Mystery Series) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Judi Ciance Page; Review: If you like to read Sara Paretsky and Sue Grafton, you'll love the gutsy female P.I., Casey Quinby, in Judi Ciance's series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love a Foot Above the Ground; Author: Visit Amazon's Anna Celeste Burke Page; Review: This was a total fairy tale, unbelievably saccharine. Misplacement of punctuation, specifically commas, was very distracting. Try running grammar check.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Precious and Grace: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (17) (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexander McCall Smith Page; Review: Alexander McCall Smith's The #1 Ladies Dectective Agency series is a delightful walk through a kind and gentle country where everyone honors each other. Precious Ramotswe solves all her cases with keen intelligence. It is a joy to read these books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bargain; Author: Visit Amazon's Aaron D. Gansky Page; Review: A wonderful story of hope for the hopeless; of the love, mercy and compassion of our Lord, Jesus Christ, for His children; and of redemption for the lost.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atonement for Emily Adams; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Lawrence Page; Review: Don't miss this book! Learn to forgive - others and yourself - as God forgives us and for which Jesus Christ died on the cross.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Miracle Man; Author: Visit Amazon's Buck Storm Page; Review: In the town of Paradise, Arizona, Luke Hollis learns to "Let go and let go" in a battle with Satan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fear Is Louder Than Words; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda S. Glaz Page; Review: This is an awesome story of God's power for forgiveness, strength, bringing people to Him, and redemption. The whole package!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tested by Fire: He Sought Revenge - He Found Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Pat Patterson Page; Review: One of the most powerful books I have ever read, "Tested By Fire" grabs you from the beginning and never lets go! An amazing story of courage, perseverance and salvation, this one is not to be missed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Drew; Author: Visit Amazon's Krista Noorman Page; Review: What a magnificent book! I couldn't put it down until I finished it, and cried and cried reading it. This is such a powerful, inspired work!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Interlude at Cottonwood Springs; Author: Visit Amazon's Liz Adair Page; Review: This magnificent book features Heck Benham, a truly honorable man who rescues an abused woman amidst the panoramic beauty of Arizona.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hummingbird; Author: Visit Amazon's David Stearman Page; Review: A Mexican woman, whose husband was murdered, tries to escape to America with her 3-year-old daughter, but is captured and returned without her child. What follows is the amazing story of her daughter's odyssey.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lady and the Mountain Man (Mountain Dreams Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Misty M. Beller Page; Review: This is a wonderful book about a young woman who takes charge of her life to save it, putting God first and depending on His will for her. I cannot forget about the characters in this story and how their lives change!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman; Author: Visit Amazon's Carole Brown Page; Review: This is an incredible novel about the inner working of cults, the drive of the human spirit for freedom and equitable treatment, and the power of God to redeem His people. Impossible to put down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Penguins and Mortal Peril: Cozy Mystery (Madigan Amos Zoo Mysteries) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ruby Loren Page; Review: "Penguins and Mortal Peril" introduces a gutsy zookeeper who uses her intelligence and courage to protect all animals in distress and her fierce loyalty to her fellow workers to solve crime. I hope this is the first of a series featuring Madigan!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Season to Dance; Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Beal Page; Review: Patricia Beal's book is a beautiful story of forgiveness and redemption for ballerina Ana and the men who love her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beneath the Blackberry Moon Part 1: the Red Feather (Creek Country Saga) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's April W Gardner Page; Review: I couldn't put this incredible book down & stayed up all night reading it. The love story of Amerind Totka Hadjo and captured Adela McGirth is fraught with the perils of war. Adela ("Copper Woman") cannot accept Totka as a husband despite her passionate love for him unless her accepts Jesus as his Creator. Will he?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Spindle Chair (The Barn Church Series) (Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Shellie Arnold Page; Review: The Spindle Chair is the incredible story of trauma, hurt and reconciliation in Pierce and Laurie's marriage, but then it started to affect me personally. Who is Shellie Arnold and how is she so wise? Don't miss this gem! Jump in and improve your relationships, especially with God.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Hero to Keep (Hawkins Family) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Gable Page; Review: Gable has written a truly delightful novel. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves children and characters with honor and integrity.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Bark in the Night (The Talking Dog Detective Agency) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's M K Scott Page; Review: Scott's book has a clever protagonist - a talking German shepherd - whose efforts to assist his adoptive Mom's efforts as a private eye are hilarious, BUT Scott's multitudinous grammar errors distract the reader. Most annoying are inappropriate commas near the front of sentences and misuse of "who" instead of "whom" that leave the reader wondering if this author has ever heard of spell check and grammar check.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doctor's Dilemma; Author: Richard L Mabry MD; Review: Newly minted surgeon, Tyler Gentry, finds himself in the middle of a frightening new medical practice, with his life threatened. The mystery unravels while Tyler and a pretty OR nurse devlop a trusting relationship. Not knowing while reading this book that the author is an MD, I was impressed with the depth of his knowledge of medicine, and very pleased with the lack of bad language and sex. The new couple's relationship is so wise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Touch My Tears: Tales from the Trail of Tears; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer Page; Review: Sarah Elizabeth Sawyer has compiled stories, one of which she authored, of the Choktow people's removal from their ancestral homes due to the greed of the white man, causing despair, deprivation and death to so many of this gentle, proud people. Despite their treacherous treatment, the Choctow story is one of hope and triumph in their new land. What a strong, forgiving, victorious people! Kudos to Sawyer for recording this history for future generations!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost and Found; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Shojai Page; Review: Lost and Found contains a wealth of dog and cat training tips, but the plot is mesmerizing. Shojai has written an amazing book with a myriad of twists and turns that kept me reading late at night until I finished it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starboard Secrets (Cruise Ship Christian Cozy Mysteries Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Hope Callaghan Page; Review: Deserted by her husband after a long marriage, Millie signs on to work on a cruise ship instead of wallowing in self pity. This plucky lady makes new friends, discovers hidden talents and strengths, and solves a murder to boot. Very good read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Convenient Lies (Hidden Truth); Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Patchen Page; Review: What a great read! I was mesmerized by Rae, the mother of a newborn, who fled from a gun-running terrorist husband to protect her baby, and finished this book in one sitting. Patchen has created an amazing heroine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mastiffs, Mystery, and Murder (A Dog Detective Series Novel) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Baublitz Page; Review: This book provides an interesting view into the world of dog shows, but it strains credulity that people would permit the main character, a wanna be detective, to pry into their lives and interrogate them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ready to Fumble (The Worst Detective Ever) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Christy Barritt Page; Review: From the cover of this book I was expecting a funny, entertaining story. I instead found it very boring and kept reading just to see if it improved. Alas, it didn't. Love; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Frost (Defenders of Justice); Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Mehl Page; Review: Fatal Frost is a story of the great courage of law enforcement officers and of the awesome power of God to redeem His broken children. I loved the strong bonds between Mercy, Mark and Tally and their sacrifces of their own safety to save each others' lives, and that Mercy is a strong woman in a male-dominated field. The action never stops in this book and its characters are so well fleshed out that I rooted for them as though I knew them personally.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remembering Dresden (Jack Turner Suspense Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Walsh Page; Review: Walsh really got into the heads of the survivors of the bombing of Dresden. My ex-husband was 9 years old then, a refugee from Latvia living in Dresden with his parents, and this book greatly expanded my knowledge of how they suffered. Thank you, Dan! A fast-paced mystery followed, which I couldn't put down until the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All in One Place; Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyne Aarsen Page; Review: Fleeing an abusive relationship, Terra hitchhikes into town, gets arrested for assault and discovers she's been robbed. Forced to stay in podunk until her trial, the only job she can get is as a waitress in a diner with a nasty cook. Can her life get any worse?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Covenant (Mission Hope); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Harris Page; Review: Harris had me spellbound from the first page. A story of intrigue, corruption, betrayal, brutality, selflessness, courage, self centered vanity, abject poverty, terror, faith and utimately redemption against a backdrop of Africa were characters whom I will long remember.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky Point Hero (Rocky Point Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara McMahon Page; Review: The lives of two broken people, one crippled as a teen in an auto accident, the other as a soldier in Afghanistan, intersect and, by the power of God, the soldier's life is redeemed. A beautiful example of effective evangelism.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amongst The Flames: A Christian Romance Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's T.K. Chapin Page; Review: This is an amazing story of a man's forgiveness of his wife's infidelity and his work to rebuild their marriage. It is completely amazing to me since my ex-husband is a serial cheater who never tried to improve our relationship nor help with the care of our children.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rescuing Finley (A Forever Home Novel) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Walsh Page; Review: Walsh teaches so much in this book about canine psychology & training, issues returning veterans are dealing with, effects of addiction, and forgiveness. Finley's, Amy's and Chris's stories moved me to tears and the end of the book had me crying tears of joy. What a powerful story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forgiving Natalie; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Noel Fischer Page; Review: I loved Natalie's strength and her great love for her son: how she delivered him herself, got clean for him and was willing to let him go to his father so she could pay her debt to society. This is a powerful story of redemption and forgiveness and surrender to God.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silent Night, Deadly Night; Author: Richard L. Mabry M.D.; Review: After Mabry's last book, this one was disappointing. The plot was interesting, but the denouement was a letdown and unbelievable. It seemed like he was bored and just wanted to end it as quuckly as possible.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Dreamcatcher (The Oregon Coast Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Maggie Christensen Page; Review: This is a riveting story about Ellen, Travis and Rob, damaged adults who overcome their challenges to become whole. I am so appreciative that Christensen's characters are mature, imperfect adults.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dragons of Alsace Farm; Author: Visit Amazon's Laurie Lewis Page; Review: This book covers child abuse and dementia so sensitively. Three broken people come together in this story with the most amazing results. Love, redemption, healing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sand Dollar; Author: Visit Amazon's Maggie Christensen Page; Review: Two mature indviduals from different sides of the globe meet and fall in love in a beautiful story proving that age and geography are no barriers to happily ever after.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love's Unfading Light: Historical Christian Romance (Eagle Harbor) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Naomi Rawlings Page; Review: This is a beauiful story about trust in God's provision and sacrificial love. After her father's death, Tressa is forced as a young girl into marriage with a beast of a man. When he dies, she's left with a mountain of his debts to repay and a young son to support. When it appears she will lose their home and her business, she is in despair until she realizes God has a plan for life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death on the Red Rocks: A Spider Latham Red Rock Mystery (Spider Latham Mysteries) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Liz Adair Page; Review: Spider Latham and his wife Laurie are such good, loving, forgiving people you just wish you could know them. In this lastest mystery, I would never have guessed the ending. I particularly liked the Google reference so I could see exactly what the referenced item looks like. Liz Adair has written another must-read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unintended Consequences (Jack Turner Suspense Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Walsh Page; Review: This is a powerful story of love with an amazing twist set in the middle of war. I couldn't put it down until I finished it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sign Off (Caught Dead in Wyoming); Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia McLinn Page; Review: This captivating book has a heroine, E. M. Danniher, who is fearless, kind and very intelligent. After promising a young girl that she will clear her father of a charge of murder, E. M., relocated to Nowhere, U.S.A., lets nothing stop her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Collins Case (Heartfelt Cases) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Julie C Gilbert Page; Review: Gutsy FBI Agent Julie Ann Davidson and her partner rescue an aducted family and a Senator's daughter in a baffling case. Ann saves lives and souls as God is the Master of her life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dog Collar Crime: Misadventures of a Frustrated Mob Princess (A Lucie Rizzo Mystery) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Adrienne Giordano Page; Review: This book is a delightful romp through the life of Lucie Rizzo, mob boss princess, trying to distance herself from her father's life. After she loses her job in the banking sector, her experiences with her dog-walking business will have you howling and her love life will have you crying with her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sticks and Stones - The Barn Church Series (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Shellie Arnold Page; Review: Another powerful book by Shellie Arnold of healing. Rick and Julie's marriage disintegrates, adversely affecting their three children, but their faith in the healing power of God and advice from Chistian friends puts by them back on the right track.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Way To The Manger: A Ben Pecos Christmas Mystery Novella (Ben Pecos Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Slater Page; Review: A superb mystery about a gutsy teenaged basketball star hiding a pregnancy who gets kidnapped by a viscious ring of thieves murdering homeless pregnant teens to steal their babies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Damita Jo; Brand: Janet Jackson; Review: As a huge Janet fan, I almost feel bad writing this review, but as a fan of music in general, I feel I must. I went out Tuesday and bought the album. excited as I am usually am by new work from one of my faves, but after repeated listenings, I am totally disappointed. There is nothing new here. Nothing that stands out. It sounds like all the other garbage that is coming out on the radio these days. Nice, Safe R&B, that sounds like it could have been released 10 years ago. There are some good lyrics and an overall sexy feel to the album, but no surprises. With all previous Janet albums I was pleasantly surprised with each new release to find someting new, yet something still Janet. When I heard that Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were back on board for this album, I was excited, and then to hear some of the other prodecers who were involved, I was ecstatic. I really expected something new and exciting. I was sadly disappointed. Everything is bland and sounds the same, nothing really stands out. A few good lyrics, but nothing you can't hear from any other artist if you turn on your radio. While still a Janet fan, I suggest that she doesn't stop looking for the new thing. A peer of hers is Madonna. While not always a critical sucess (or even a fan sucess), at least she takes some chances and keeps mixing it up. If you like standard ordinary fare, and aren't looking for anything exciting, then you will not be disappointed by this album. It has solid production, and a great sound. It just isn't anything you haven't heard before.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vh1 Classic Metal Mania Stripped 2: Anthems; Brand: Various Artists; Review: I see one person who gave this 1 star, and if you look at that persons other reviews, you wil see a theme of the type of music they like. It is all great classic 70's, 80's music at it was originally released. Notthing wrong with that and nothing wrong with liking the songs of your time, as they were, and nothing else. I for one, like ALL types of music AND grew up in the 80's, but continue to like the remakes and new versions of classics. If you were a fan of MTV's popular "Unplugged" series, will love this collection. Anyone who is a fan of remakes and re-interpreted versions of their teen anthems, will love this CDE. Ok, to be fair, they ARE NOT the songs you rememebr, instead, they are the songs that you loved, but now appreciate on a different level. If you want the cranking classic sounds of our high school days (class of 87 here), keep looking, but if you want some great (some not so great but still enjoyable) flashbacks to youth with a new twist, get this CD. You may just find yourself back on the floor of your prom :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speak for Yourself; Brand: Imogen Heap; Review: I am cringing just writing this. This is an excellent album all the way around. I don;t have anything really bad to say about it. BUT, I for one will not be purchasing or downloading from itunes. And that hurts more than anything else. I hate to punish the artist, but until we, as consumers, start refusing to buy these CD's that are made so we cannot listen to them in the way that we choose, the record companies are not going to get the message. Nothing has worked so far, so I guess actually hurting the artist is what it's going to take. Maybe if THEY speak up, the labels will listen. Sad, cuz this is a great album, but until I am allowed to listen to it as I choose, I will just live without or find somewhere online that has it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Circus; Brand: Britney Spears; Review: Let me start by saying that I am not one of those folks that posts reviews just to post something. I also don't try to post something as soon as an album comes out just to boost (or hurt) it's ratings. I am just the average person who loves music. I know what to expect when I buy a Britney album. I don't expect great vocals, I know that what I hear is the work of the guys behind the scenes and not just Britneys voice. She really doesn't have a good strong voice, that's why she doesn't sing live. But, I can respect a well put together album, even if it is over produced. I was ok, with the last album. It didn't do as much for me as many people I know, but it was ok. Maybe the images of the whole "Britney train wreck" that were everywhere when that album came out tainted my opinion a bit, but it really was a throwaway album compared to her previous stuff. This is MUCH better. I was actually quite pleasantly surprised when I popped it in and did not want to skip a single track. I decided to skip my usual tradition of putting on a christmas CD while I was setting up the tree and decorating and instead, popped in "Circus". It had just shown up at the door and I thought, what the hell, let's see what Brit is pushing this time. Well, the tree is up, and I have left the disc on repeat for the past few hours. I have been dancing around the house putting up decorations and really enjoying the upbeat vibe. This is a solid, pop, pure fun album. It sounds great, it flows great, the slow songs are placed well. It is just a good solid album from start to finish. It is just what Britney needed and I think there are quite a few songs here that we are going to be hearing for quite some time. I am actually really impressed with all that this young woman has been through in the past few years, that she has managed to pull herself together and make headlines of the RIGHT kind, instead of turning into our Amy Winehouse. Nice going. The only thing I don't get is why "Radar" is a bonus track on this album? It was on the last album and is not really that good? The Britney hardcore fans are going to love this album. The haters are going to diss it. I choose to appreciate it for what it is.....a nice slice of gooey, fun from someone that I enjoy and am happy to see is rising back up instead of turning into a tragic headline. Keep it up Britney. After a whole evening of listening, I am very happy I paid for my ticket to this Circus.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful History-A Hits Collection; Brand: Plumb; Review: I personally abhor organized religion and tend to stay away from most artists who pigeon hole themselves as "Christian" artists, as if other performers who don't feel like they have to mix religion with their art are somehow less talented....shrug. Anyways, I heard the song "Hang On" on BPM (XM Satellite radio) and immediately fell in love with it. I always love great songs about sticking it out through the hard times. and the remix they play (Dave Aude I think?) is awesome. Anyways, I finally decided to go in search of more of her music and although I have only sampled a few tracks, I like what I have heard so far. What I like is it feels she is honest and unjaded, proud of her beliefs, but not defined by them and does not need to force religion down your throat. The songs I have heard so far are relatable no matter what you believe. I may change my mind after really listening, but so far, all I am hearing is some good (not great), but enjoyable stuff. But Hang On.....AWESOME track. Dep; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: Cuisinart CSB-75PK Smart Stick 2-Speed Immersion Hand Blender, Pink; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: love; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart CSB-75SM 2-Speed Series Smart Stick Hand Blender, Sapphire, Regular; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: love; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SEVEN-INCH (7") Vanity Makeup Mirror by MIRRORVANA ~ 1X and 10X Magnifying Mirrors ~ Makes a Great Gift; Brand: Mirrorvana; Review: Exactly what you pay for - no frills but good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HQY Best Wine Opener Corkscrew With An Extra Corkscrew Worm/Spiral, Luxury Golden; Brand: HQY; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amagabeli 3-panel Basic Wrought Iron Arch Fireplace Screen Iron Fire Screen Black Finish 30-inch High; Brand: Amagabeli; Review: Great. They won' be much help if you're drunk and falling towards a fire but they're sturdy enough to keep the sparks on the right side.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Porkopolis BBQ; City: Carmel, IN; Review: Meeting up with friends, and the original choice was packed, so we did a quick change of plans and decided to try this restaurant out. I'm glad we did. The four meat platter was delicious. My favorite was the brisket, but no complaints whatsoever. Our waiter was bustling about, and getting a fresh beer was a little slow, but that was about my only complaint. The place had closed for the night, doors locked, but they let the four of us hang out to visit without rushing us out the door. Will be back again. I'm not sure if I would do the drive through, but for a no rush dinner was worth it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broad Ripple Tavern; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Was part of a large group of friends who decided to watch the IU vs Purdue game here. There were over 12 of us, and our waitress, Jordan, was excellent, especially with the amount of food and drink we requested frequently. The pork pulled nachos were fantastic, with the extra extra jalapenos to make them even better. My husband had the chili cheese dog, which was gone quickly. The vibe was great despite the IU loss. Jordan was amazing and on top of all what the tables needed. This will continue to be one of our places to hang out at regardless of the day or time of year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loco Mexican Restaurant & Cantina; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: This place is amazing! Went last night with family in town and it was packed for good reason! We had a 20 minute wait for a table, which says a lot about this place. I had the seafood enchiladas, which was packed with shrimp and crab. It was topped with a mango pico which was delicious. My husband had chicken enchiladas and he said his was wonderful, full of tender chicken. Another family member had the burrito bowl with steak which looked amazing. And the sangria was oh so tasty! I love this restaurant, and can't wait for spring when we can sit outside and enjoy the area where Loco is located. This is a must go to place!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Keystone Sports Review; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: So KSR is a local place, and it's very unassuming frim the outside. The inside is small, and there is often a wait for a table especially on a weekend evening. We went on a Friday evening, and as is usual, it was packed. The service was definitely slow, but the cold beer makes it all good. The dry rub wings are so good, some if the best I have found in the city. The home made blue cheese dressing to dip the wings into just makes them that much better. If going on the weekend, the need for patience is required. But worth the visit!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trader's Mill Grill & Bar; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: We did a stop by since I wasn't in the mood to cook to try this place out. The menu isn't much, but there are enough options. I tried the Reuben sandwich, and was pleasantly surprised on how good it was! There was a lot of corned beef and an appropriate amount of sauerkraut to compliment it. Was really delicious! We sat at the bar, and our food was delivered quickly. Would return and try something else next time!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Union Jack Pub; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Trying to support local in this horrible time, and decided Union Jack could provide dinner tonight. The Hot Sicilian sandwich is always amazing! The restaurant provides a small container of what I assume is Italian dressing to make the sandwich that much better! I order the fresh veggies as my side...cannot miss with that! The veggies are a mix of spinach, potatoes, red pepper and mushrooms. Delicious! My daughter had a queso pasta dish that she loved, and my son, a burger of course. Just doing our best to keep our favorites I'm business Honestly, Union Jack is one of our favorite go to monthly Good pizza, sandwiches, and beer. Let's keep them going!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tide Cleaners; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Had an issue at our house involving a water pipe that allowed for limited, and I do mean, limited water usage for over a week. We needed to get some laundry done, and as an RN who is currently dealing with very ill patients during this difficult health crisis, I decided to take advantage of Tide Cleaners offering free laundry for First Responder's. I really like this place! The gentleman who helped me when I first dropped off our laundry was super nice, and so friendly and helpful. I had everything sorted and ready for them, and couldn't believe how things were returned when we picked them up. Items that we just wash normally were dried cleaned. My husband was told that that is normal for some items, so that is what was done. Wasn't expecting to see that. For having to use a cleaner's for multiple loads of laundry, something that we normally do if water wasn't an issue, this was a pleasant experience and I will definitely be using for my real dry cleaning in the future!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lucianas Mexican Restaurant; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Thanks again for hot delicious food! The burrito fundido was so tasty, full of chicken. Half was plenty, so I have my lunch for tomorrow. My two college kids had arroz con pollo. The pictures do not do justice of how delicious the food is! I appreciate the wonderful service and providing dinner for us tonight!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Drains; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Called this company to come out and check our drain. They did, then said they would write up a quote for a necessary repair. Three weeks later have never heard back. No we haven't been waiting, we moved on the someone else when we called the following week after the worker was here and found out he was on vacation and nothing could be done until the person's return. It's obvious they don't care about customers, since no follow up call was made to talk to us. Horrible company and service!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Patties of Jamaica; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Talk about a hidden gem! This carry out restaurant is very unassuming. Located in a strip mall on Allisonville Road, I am so happy that it was opened when I stopped by. They have a small menu, including stews and wings, but I went for one reason- the beef patties. These wonderful Jamaican patties come in mild, spicy and extra spicy seasoned beef. I always purchase the frozen packs for take home to have as a yummy snack or meal. My family likes the mild, I'm about the spicy which isn't really that hot, just a little kick. This is a little hole in the wall joint that has a great following. Highly recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kilroy's Bar N' Grill; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: My review dates back to a week ago, when Kilroy's had just reopened for carry-out. Oh how glad I was that it reopened! It was necessary to have two orders of pepperoni bread sticks, because my family missed them so much. Delicious, warm and so cheesy! I had the Tavern chicken, my husband the Tenderloin sandwich, my son a bacon cheeseburger and my daughter the chicken tender basket. No complaints at all! We pulled into the parking lot, and a worker was there to ask our name and here came our hot food! I honestly probably liked the to go food better, since our food was hot and we had fast service. Thanks Kilroy's for still being here!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cruisin Tikis Clearwater; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: This was a blast for a little cruise of the beach! This little tiki cruise only allows for 6 people along with your captain, which was perfect for my little "social distancing" crew. Its BYO and they provide the cooler and ice. Very reasonable at $50 per person, and our little cruise was a little over 1.5 hours. Not a fast speed, but nice to see the shore from our little tiki. Our captain Patrick was amazing with some wonderful music to drink and enjoy the sites to. Absolutely a blast and would definitely do again. Maybe in September when we go back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moe & Johnny's; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: HHave had carry out but have not been back since they have reopened for eating in. Group of five, sat outside on the patio. Perfect! Forgot to take a picture, but the spicy garlic wings were great, and meat lovers pizza delicious! Our waitress Camilla was on it. Was happy to be back and eat outside!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: George's Neighborhood Grill; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Decided to try somewhere new to celebrate our anniversary. Can't really say it was memorable at all. Our entrees came out before our soup and salads. The vegetables and mashed potatoes that came with the meal were not hot, and our waiter acted like he could care less about being there. My husband did enjoy his filet, and my salmon was decent. Beyond that, not much else to say. Disappointed to say the least; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Donut Shop; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Needed a donut fix today, so stopped here to check it out. Pretty darn good. Got a dozen mixed donuts, and had the German chocolate as I drove home. Chocolate donut covered we the toasted coconut. Tasty! My son tore into the double chocolate cake donut, and no complaint. It is a cash only store, and very unassuming from the outside, but worth a stop!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speggtacular Clearwater Beach; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: What a breakfast! Located across from the beach, this is an amazing amazing breakfast/brunch restaurant. Unassuming, but oh so delicious! Four of us in my group, with a mix of food ordered. The biscuits and gravy, oh my! Would love for there to be chunks of sausage but oh such a minor issue. I had the stuffed and filled crepes brettone. Honestly, a plate of paradise. Three crepes, each filled with either raspberries, strawberries or bananas, sprinkled with muslix and whipped cream. Seriously, so delicious. What I remember most about any of the other meals was.this yogurt delight that was covered with fresh fruit. It looked so delicious, and was told the same. They serve Bloody Marys, Mimosas, or beer among other delightful beverage options. Both inside and outside seating, which we took advantage of being outside in the open air. Prices are so reasonable. Staff works hard, our waitress could have been a little more attentive but no issues. Highly recommend. You will not be disappointed!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kroger; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: So I use both mail order delivery and Kroger for my family's prescription, and this is my normal Kroger pharmacy. I want to give a shout out to the staff here- specifically Meghan and Matt, the pharmacists, and Olga the pharmacy tech. Olga has been here for a long time, and she knows her customers. She sees me, and calls me "Ms Mary." She is always so friendly, and makes sure all of the customers are taken care of as efficiently as possible. If there is ever a question about what my co-pay was, or refills, she never seems rushed trying to look into things. Matt is wonderful! He also knows my name (which could be good or bad...I think it means I have too many issues that he has to help with...) and Meghan is super sweet. They are a well oiled group. Like anything healthcare related, rarely do they get recognized. I can't say I love going to the pharmacy, but I do enjoy the opportunity to interact with this staff! Thanks for all that they do! No complaints!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Union Jack Pub; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Had to test out the new outdoor protected seats. Perfect! Little clear tents that can seat four people. A little tight, but a wonderful alternative to being inside. We went at lunch and with the sun it was like a little greenhouse. The enclosure has zippers to keep the heat in, and little portable warmers are used if requested. It was not needed with the sun! We actually left the zipper enclosure opened for air. Was a little windy and requiring it to be tied down onto the outside frame. Had people driving by ask if we liked it, if we were getting air or if we were warm enough. Yes to all questions! Thanks Union Jack's to addressing concerns regarding indoor dining. Was a wonderful lunch! Oh yeah, the pizza was amazing as always! No complaints outside of the right quarters but that's no biggy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Keystone Sports Review; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: One of my favorite restaurants that I haven't been back to in a while. Take out only for me, since no outside seating is available. The wings never fail to satisfy. I got a bucket, half cajun dry rub, half spicy garlic with of course the home made blue cheese dressing. This dressing is amazing, chunks of blue cheese, flavorful and worth every calorie! The cajun dry rub has perfect spices, and definitely less messy than the spicy garlic. The spicy garlic though is my go to, with a kick but not overly hot. The bits of garlic in the sauce just add to the taste. Make sure those in your group eat some as well so the garlic is shared all around. The wings were not little tiny ones, and had lots of meat on each one. Just what I needed today. I miss eating in, and have Larry bringing my Blue Moons to enjoy in person. Hopefully this too can happen next year!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gondolier Italian Restaurant and Pizza; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: Ordered a take out pizza and veal parmesan. Hard to make an average pizza, but wow we had it! Sausage and extra sauce isn't hard to make, but there wasn't much sausage to be found and the crust was not the least bit crispy. The veal parmesan looked ok, but my son said the chicken was so so. We used to enjoy dinner here, but the past few visits were below average. I know they are located across from the beach, but maybe trying a little harder would keep customers coming back. No pictures, sorry. Ended up throwing away the leftovers.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The District Tap Downtown; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I forgot to take pictures of my food, but a huge call out to DT! They have outside seating with the most amazing heaters outside. Showed up with my husband and daughter and inquired about sitting outside. No one else was outside, but the greeter asked the manager to turn on heaters, and they found a server who was ok with covering outside. Was so perfect! Warm enough that our coats were taken off because we were so hot. 100% guarantee we will be back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rusty Lyon; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: We have driven by this restaurant multiple times when visiting my in laws, and due to rain we needed someplace outside for protection. This was it! My family is still adamant that we will only sit outside, and this restaurant was perfect for what we wanted. It has an outside bar upstairs, never having to go inside. Decent amount of seats on the open patio area, as well as a bar that is much more protected from the elements. Of course it was raining, so we sat at the non crowded bar, because who really wants to sit outside in the rain except for a small group of people. It was my daughter's 21st birthday so the Sunday $2 Blood Mary special was perfect! Spicy, but since it's a special, there wasn't a garnishment (pickles) that I love, but no big deal. They also have $1 mimosa's on Sunday, mostly alcohol, very minimal OJ. The menu is a nice mix of items. I had some really good nacho's, my go to for most places. I also had a bowl of lobster corn chowder that was absolutely delicious. My son had the classic cheeseburger, since that's what he normally gets, and my daughter decided on the pulled pork sandwich. Big thumbs up all around. Once again, it was her birthday, so I never thought about pictures but all of us loved this place. I wish we had stopped here sooner! Highly recommend, especially if it's not raining. Love having a view from above, since Dunedin is such a cute town! My only complaint was the weather, which was not in their control. Our bartender was on it, offering suggestions for the birthday girl. A great place to visit any day, but Sunday Funday was a really great time!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ozona Blue Grilling; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: This was our second time coming here, a very popular restaurant. Have been concerned about how full a place is, and being inside, especially in Florida. Our friends arrived first, and got seats on the outside, which really isn't so much outside since there are canvas like flaps all over. Luckily we were sitting by the door to the actual outside, which meant getting fresh air. Didn't really care for the amount of people walking by getting to their tables. For me, the tables were too close together, meaning if someone walked by, they were right beside you. Our friends love dining here, for my husband and I, it's ok. I'm not as excited by it, and I'm not sure why. Our waitress was good, but didn't really explain that 2 for 1 happy hour meant doing double tall drinks. Would have been nice to know when I thought saying I was ready for my second beverage meant it was the other part of the 2 for 1. My husband and I split a grouper sandwich, which was good, not great. We chose the beans and rice as our side, which I really did like. Good mixture of each, and love the black beans. Of course I had to have some soup, so I went with the seafood gumbo. This I highly recommend! Nice mixture of shrimp and scallops in a very tasty tomato base. Maybe in the summer I would be more excited about the restaurant, since it sits in the marina. Not as enjoyable in the cooler nights. For the cost and the tightness of the inside seating, there are other places that would be my first choice. It was an average meal for the price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Heart Mac & Cheese; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I stopped by during the soft opening, so kinks were being worked out. First impressions- great location for IUPUI and the hospitals right by there. I love this area, and the outside seating will be wonderful when warmer. I picked up three different bowls- the short rib philly, chicken parmesan and buffalo blue. Absolutely loved the short rib bowl! It was interesting with the short rib but in a delicious way. I added jalapenos and extra mushrooms which really added a kick. The buffalo blue was "ok" per my husband. He added more hot sauce, which I'm sure they could add if requested. The chicken parmesan... neither my son or husband cared for. I was told it didn't taste good and it never was eaten. Honestly not sure how it could be that bad, so I will chalk it up to it maybe not being made correctly. Once again, it was just opening so there was learning on the job. My biggest complaint was one of the people being trained was working the cash register or walking around with her mask not covering her nose. I know it's not a big thing, but when somebody is handling food or cash, and a mask is mandated it should be worn properly. I did say something to the manager, but during the time I was there it was never corrected and the same employee left the mask where it was. Right now during this health crisis, everybody needs to pitch in and do things correctly. Especially employees at a restaurant who are handling food for customers. I would definitely return here, maybe in the spring when I can sit outside and enjoy the weather. It's worth giving it another try when everyone is trained and things are running smoothly. For now, I would say it was an average experience. It was a little expensive for a very average bowl of pasta.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Skyline Chili; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Wanted a Skyline fix for dinner, and there was one in my way home. No complaints. The worker who took my first order was fairly new. He had to get his manager for help, but I appreciate him realizing it. Ordered extra juicy, extra cheesy 3 ways as our dinner. Absolutely delicious and hit the spot. This location always has friendly staff. The restaurant was clean with plenty of sanitizer on counters, with only one table occupied. I will definitely return for a Skyline fix in the near future!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Education of Little Tree (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deathdream (1974); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Anne of Green Gables (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Voice (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raise Your Voice (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Billy Elliot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Amityville Horror (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Why some Costco employees have different colored badges; Abstract: Costco employees receive silver and gold badges to commemorate their respective 25th and 40th anniversaries with the warehouse chain.; Category: finance
Title: Why I Dropped Out Of An Ivy League College Just 3 Weeks Into Freshman Year; Abstract: At the end of August, I packed my bags and said goodbye to the University ofPennsylvania after having moved into my new dorm as a first-year student onlya couple weeks prior. I came home to Medford, Massachusetts, to shocked familyand friends, everyone wondering where I had gone wrong, including myself.I immigrated to the United States from China at the age of 6 with my motherand a much older brother more than a decade ago, with the primary...; Category: lifestyle
Title: Surfing executive sentenced to prison in college admissions scam; Abstract: Federal prosecutors in Boston said Wednesday that surfing executive Jeffrey Bizzack has been sentenced to two months in prison for participating in the massive college admissions scheme.; Category: news
Title: Collector's items that are actually worthless today; Abstract: You might be surprised to discover that items like Beanie Babies, Barbie dolls, and Norman Rockwell pieces are actually worthless.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Trump boasts of 'blowout' 303,000 jobs report, leading economists to puzzle over his math; Abstract: Trump touted 'blowout' 303K jobs added in October, more than twice figure reported. He accounted for prior months revisions and GM, census effect; Category: finance
Title: Kristen Stewart on 'SNL': 3 Sketches You Have to See; Abstract: With roughly a quarter of this season of Saturday Night Live now complete, we have enough of a sample size to declare that the show is having an excellent year. With five episodes in the books, there hasn't been a remote dud in the bunch, and all pre-season missteps are far in the rear-view mirror at this point. In her second time hosting, Kristen Stewart isn't any more comfortable at being alone on stage on live television, but she's still...; Category: tv
Title: Man dies after stabbing in Maryland Popeyes; fight over chicken sandwich, sources say; Abstract: A man was fatally stabbed Monday evening while inside a Maryland Popeyes following a fight over a chicken sandwich, a source told Fox News.; Category: news
Title: The Latest: Kansas City to remove King's name from street; Abstract: The Latest on Kansas City's vote to remove the name of Martin Luther King Jr. from a major boulevard (all times local): 9:45 p.m. Kansas City voters have overwhelmingly approved removing the name of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from a city boulevard in favor of the street's original name,; Category: news
Title: 7 Easy-to-Miss Milestones That Indicate You're On Track to Becoming Successful; Abstract: Success is hard enough to come by, don't blow by these signs of it.; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: On-Stage DS7200C Adjustable Desktop Microphone Stand, Chrome; Brand: OnStage; Review: I have no complaints. It's just that it needs a boom stick to bring a mic closer to my mouth.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HDE Guitar Pickup Acoustic / Electric Transducer; Brand: HDE; Review: The pick up was erratic and couldn't produce reliable result.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Neotech Simple Sling Guitar Strap (8001912); Brand: Neotech; Review: Not good quality. The sling was flimsy and did not keep the instrument in place.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Iapetus Guitar Hanger, Ukulele Guitar Wall Mount Display Hook Holder, Stand Accessories Home or Studio Wall; Brand: StrapSnake; Review: This is a great strap. I like the softness of the leather. It doesn't scrape the part of the guitar neck. The button seems a bit large for smooth and frequent removal, but on the other hand, the size probably keeps the guitar strap from slipping off from the button hole. Overall, I'm satisfied.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phitz Bass Guitar Case, 8-Bit - PH68070SPB; Brand: Phitz; Review: I purchased this case for my husband, who had recently switched his instrument (Guitar) to the Bass. He is quite pleased with the quality of the case. He uses it every time he brings his bass to jam sessions. His Jazz Bass is quite heavy, but he doesn't seem to mind now that the weight can be evenly balanced on his shoulders thanks to the backpack style straps. The fabric is very sturdy, and he loves the mocha color very much. The fact there are many compartments, small and large, on the case is also a huge plus. Thank you, Phitz!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Musical_Instruments |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Apollo Tools DT9706 Original 39 Piece General Repair Hand Tool Set with Tool Box Storage Case; Brand: Apollo Tools; Review: Very poor quality unfortunately. Not what I was looking for at all. Some of the plastic handles had sharp edges of plastic. Returned.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose Fire Extinguisher 1A10BC, 1 Pack; Brand: Kidde; Review: Perfect for a 2br apartment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUR Advanced Faucet Water Filter, Chrome, Vertical, LED Indicator for Filter Status, Carbon Filter Lasts Up to 3 Months; Brand: PUR; Review: Snapped right on. Works very well. But too bulky for my kitchen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SadoTech Model C Wireless Doorbell Operating at over 500-feet Range with Over 50 Chimes, No Batteries Required for Receiver,; Brand: SadoTech; Review: Absolutely perfect. I was worried it would not cover the previous doorbell mechanics when I removed the old system, but it fits perfectly and works like a charm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER LDX120C 20V MAX Lithium Ion Drill / Driver; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: Great little tool. I do wish it had the locking clicks when you tighten the chuck.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER BDA91109 Combination Accessory Set, 109-Piece; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: Beyond a starter kit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yubi Power Grounding Adapter Plug - Grounded Outlet Adapter - 2 Prong to 3 Prong Adapter - 2 Pack; Brand: Yubi Power; Review: They work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Striking Distance (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jacket (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Are We There Yet? (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 30 Years to Life (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 7 Seconds (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: XXX: State of the Union (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seed of Chucky (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Education (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boogeyman (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Freedom (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The O.C.: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Cool (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monk: Season 3 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oz: Season 5 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nanny: Season 1 (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Hotel Nido del Aguila; City: Puerto Rico Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: Please dont listen to all the bad reviews about this place,it doesnt deserve this. I booked this for four people and asked for two rooms together overlooking the pool and we got everything we asked for including a wonderful sea view. The apartments were spotless and the walk in shower was fantastic,even the shower had a sea view.The three pools were cleaned and the surrounding areas by an army of cleaners every morning and they were all very hard working to maintain the lovely surroundings. The food was different every day and cooked to a high standard and was very good.The drinks were massive measures all of the time and you can go up as often as u like so long as you dont get more than two drinks at a time which only having two hands is good enough for most people lol.While we were ther they are updating all the rooms in both lara and nijo apartments so obviously they are investing in the future of these apartments.We arrived at 1.45am and was greeted by a very helpful porter who even carried our cases to our rooms for us,as for the staff i dont understand why people have slated them as they were all very polite and cheerful to us all of the time! and my god they work so hard so good on them!,All in all for an all inclusive holiday for £330 this was an absolute bargain holiday and we all had a great time.0ver the road one minute away was a delightful open air centre called the europa center with a large range of bars, restaurants and a large supermarket which caters for all your needs should you need it. Ps the 40 min transfer time was a total lie! as this took us 1 hour 45 mins to get there and over 2 hours coming back to the airport! so i would suggest that you get a return taxi back to the airport so not to spoil your return journey,Pps would deffo go back there again.Ppps take plenty of suncream its boiling lololol have a great time and dont worry!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TUI BLUE Marmaris; City: Marmaris Marmaris District Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: Absolutely fantastic hotel,food was great,staff were polite,happy and very helpful,room was amazing,very clean and fresh drinking water supplied everyday (free of charge),we had a suite and it was right next to the pool which i would suggest as there is lots of steps if you get a higher room but there is buggies to take you to and fro,the entertainment could of been better but we had a laugh taking the micky out of them lol.a deffo is to go on the red speed boat for an evening trip around the area,fab for photos but the guys driving are a screem and they let the ladies drive but not the lads,(wonder why) lol.wish we had 2 weeks we were gutted to leave,cant wait to go again and again and again.10 out of 10 best place weve ever been to and shall return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Marquise Luxury Resort Complex; City: Kallithea Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: Myself and my partner went here so we could see it before we booked for our wedding there next year and thank god we did,on arrival we saw the wedding chapel which in the thomson wedding brochure shows a beautiful chapel with blue skies behind it we'll that was great trick photography as the chapel was next to a main busy noisy road and right behind it is a huge ugly hotel not very nice for your cherished wedding photos. The next morning we jumped in the pool and couldn't believe how freezing cold it was,nowhere in the thomson brochure did it state it was a fresh water pool if it had we would never of booked this hotel,the pool side was empty every day as no one wanted to use the pool,we thought we would give the beach ago but very Stoney not a nice beach at all so we never went back to the beach, The hotel was very beautiful and extremely clean,the staff were very hard working and very polite at all times but the food which was very nice was cold everyday,not once did we get hot food,we travel a lot and we've always had hot food so it's not impossible, The entertainment was very poor and because this hotel is nowhere near any think you can't go to a local bar for entertainment and on that note why build a beautiful hotel like this in the middle of nowhere,we went for a walk to find other bars and after walking 40 mins we found a small shopping centre which was mostly closed total rubbish unless you like buying fur coats????, All in all this was by far the most disappointing holiday of our lives and shall never return to la marquise; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aparthotel Nereida; City: San Antonio Bay Sant Josep de Sa Talaia Ibiza Balearic Islands; Review: We have just got back from our stay at the Nereida,we went for one week to get married on the beach,on arrival we were told our room was not ready so we had to wait 45 minutes till we got our room key,rooms are basic but very clean,had no kettle in the room so if you want one you have to pay to hire one,safe hire is 20 euros a week which is in the main lobby which is a pain, reception staff were very helpfull as were all staff especially clair behind the bar,the food was plentyfull and hot which makes a change and a good variety,dining room was spotless and never overcrowded,poolside was very nice and sunbeds were plentyfull but only trouble was that the sun didnt stay on all sunbeds all day so you have to think were you get one in the morning,best place is by the beach end of the pool as it is there all day. evening entertainment was poor but if you sit in the chillout area this is great with a wonderfull view of the sunset, the beds are very hard and uncomfortable which is not good,considering nereida have a 12am no noise policy this is rubbish as we were woke up at 5am every morning to teenagers coming home from clubbing and they were all slamming there doors(note to nereida get your maintenance staff to adjust the door closers so the doors dont slam shut)we even had someone having sex right outside our door at 6am,then one morning there was a guy fast asleep in the hallway with sick all over the floor(very nice to see first thing in the morning), This is definately a young clubbers hotel and nereida should state this,even in september it is full of teenagers which is why we booked then hopefully to miss them lol. Hotel is in a great place close to all the clubs and bars and shops,all in all it is a great place to stay if your under 25; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suite Princess; City: Taurito Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: Well where do I start,me and my wife stayed here on the 26th January for one week and what a fantastic week we had,the hotel was spotlessly clean,the staff were very polite and cheerful,the rooms were big and nicely decorated with the most stunning views of the sea (all rooms had the same views) The restaurant is very modern and clean and the food was absolutely lovely,there was a lot of variety but all very good,there is a full English breakfast for us Brits and spot on,I had one every day and miss them now I'm home lol There is a sports bar with help yourself bar and we so did lol There is a very stylish piano bar very nice The entertainments room was a great place to be entertained with some very good acts,out of the 7days we were there 5 out of the 7 acts were very good The poolside was great there is two pools joined together one is very deep and freezing and the larger pool is like a warm bath with ease of access very shallow at one end getting deeper slowly so if your not a good swimmer you will love this pool, Only downside is that the sun doesn't come up onto the poolside until 10.30am due to the cliffs around the hotel but this is ok as it stops the rushing around,if you go in January take some warmer clothes as it can be very chilly on the night and early morning but still very hot during the day, The hotel puts on a bus to take you into Mogan every morning and believe me when I say it's the prettiest harbour you will ever see,it's surrounded by restaurants and the most chilled out place I've ever been so please go and see it as you will definitely go again and again,we went everyday, They have a market on Fridays in mogan and its massive but very repetitive,if you want handbags watches belts then there is a huge supply for you,personally I wouldnt go to the market again as I found it rubbish but that's personal taste Next to the hotel there is a waterpark if you fancy that and on the promenade next to the hotel there is bars,restaurants and a nightclub if you fancy a change, There is also restaurants on the beach with water sports of all kinds so plenty to do It was my 50th birthday while we was there and the hotel sent up to our room a lovely letter with a box of chocolates and a bottle of rum,a very nice touch we thought so thank you, All in all I would definatey recommend this hotel as its one of the best we've stayed in and we will definitely be going back but a bit later in the year so it's warmer,so a huge thank you to all the staff for making our stay a fabulous stay and see you soon Ps there is no kids there so it gets better and better lol; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spiti Prifti Apartments; City: Gouvia Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: we went to spiti prifti apartments in 2009 and I must say this place is the most relaxing place we've ever stayed at,Eleni,Glynis and Babis really made us welcome and were a joy to spend time with,the pool side is the nicest I've ever been to,lush green gardens and a huge pool with bar right next to it,the food is wonderfully cooked and we eat there every night,the apartments were spotlessly clean and very spacious,all in all just a perfect place and will be returning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Angel Blue Pig; City: Lymington New Forest National Park Hampshire Hampshire England; Review: We went here last weekend for birthday celebrations and I must say a huge thank you to management and all staff,they were all very friendly and as a very nice touch they left champagne and a birthday card in our rooms for us,on check in they took our bags to our rooms for us,the hotel was a very charming boutique style hotel which is full of character and charm,it was spotlessly clean and very warm and cosy,the food in the restaurant was excellent too,the hotel is right in the middle of the high street and a 5 minute walk from the train station which made it very easy to get too by train,I wouldn't hesitate recommending the Angel and blue pig to every one and once again a huge thanks for a great weekend away. Regards Martin and Sharon; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barcelo Teguise Beach Adults only; City: Costa Teguise Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Just got back from a wonderful holiday at Barcelo,the staff are really great especially the girls in champs bar,champs is a sports bar with live groups every night which is really good,the room was really nice with a great view of the sea,the bathroom is stupid though,there is a toilet with a glass door and a separate shower and a sink in the middle of the room not ideal and if you want the loo in the middle of the night you have to go in the dark otherwise you will give your other half a fright when the light goes on lol otherwise great room,don't bother paying for room with jacuzzi its not worth it if it's in the room,the pool is fab really long with underwater sun beds,best pool I've ever had,food was ok but same same everyday which was a shame,pool bar is smart but could do with a better menu didn't like the food there at all so we ate in the sports bar which is better,the surrounding area is really great lots of bars and restaurants to choose from so plenty to do,the beach is white sand and perfect,definitely worth going to; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Palia Puerto Del Sol; City: Cala d Or Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Please please please believe the bad reviews this place is a dump,horrible tasteless inedible food,rooms stink of sewage and when reported the staff just laughed,beds rock hard very tired and rundown rooms,there that tight they won't even put the walkway lights on so everyone used there phone torches to see where they were going,the poolside is ok if you like ants and the poolside toilet was broken for the whole week with a turd floating in it discussting ,we went all inclusive and had to pay to eat out 3 times a day so if you think about it there doing very well money wise by bieng totally rubbish lol all in all what a dump please stay away but on the good side the marina which is on the doorstep is a fabulous place totally beautiful full of bars and restaurants and the main town 10 mins walk away is great much bigger than we expected full of bars restaurants and shops,in the marina smugglers bar is the place to go fab place and staff so definitely pop in there we will be back to the marina but never again would we stay at palia Puerto del sol dumpsvill; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Avanti WD31EC Table Top Thermoelectric Water Cooler; Brand: Avanti; Review: Inexpensive countertop water cooler - very good for the price/a bit cumbersome to install and get running but once it was up and going - well worth it. The water comes out very slowly, but I only use it for me in my office, so it is just fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable Wine Glasses - 100% Tritan - Shatterproof, Reusable, Dishwasher Safe (Set of 8 Stemless) by D'Eco; Brand: Deco; Review: They say that they are dishwasher safe but they really need to be washed by hand or they don't get clean. But other than that....great quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DII Damask Insulated Casserole Carrier, 10x16x3", Perfect for Holidays, BBQ's, Potlucks, Parties, To Go Lunches, Craft/Dish Storage; Brand: DII; Review: Cute; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mattress Protector - Waterproof and Hypoallergenic Bed Cover - Dust Mite, Allergy, and Pad Protection - Breathable Cotton; Brand: American Pillowcase; Review: Quality product; 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: Not that comfortable but worth the price paid; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Petit Palace Tres Cruces; City: Madrid; Review: My husband and I stayed here for 1 night after returning from Malaga before catching our flight back to the States in Madrid. This hotel is highly underrated and wish we would have stayed here for our entire time during Madrid. It is right off of Gran Via the major street, on a quiet side street, so it is the perfect location! It is extremely clean and modern, in an older building so you have the touch of old Madrid with its original staircase. We got one of the cheapest rooms which had bunk beds (don't let that scare you) but it was so comfortable! Not like camp at all. I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Madrid. It was cleaner, nicer and less expensive than other hotels right on Gran Via. Also, we saw a lot of families coming in and it had a very friendly vibe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Madrid Centro managed by Melia; City: Madrid; Review: My husband and I stayed at the TRYP Madrid Centro, June 1-June 6 for a total of 5 nights. During our stay we put 500 euros in our suitcase with a TSA approved lock. Every day before we left the room the suitcase was locked. The money was in a pocket inside the suitcase in an envelope while some was in a passport. Every day the money was there until the morning of Sunday, June 5 we discovered that the envelope with the money and the money in the passport had been taken. As soon as we discovered it was missing, we emptied everything in the suitcases to make sure it didn’t fall into the clothes but after hours of searching we could not find it. We immediately went down to the hotel front desk to report the money missing. They told us we had to go to the police station to report it stolen. We spent about 3 hours waiting and filing a police report so that the hotel could look at cameras and who entered the room with the key, but could not speak with the director/manager of the hotel until Monday morning. On Monday, June 6 we left for Malaga and immediately called the hotel asking for the manager when we arrived. He said that the police had already arrived, only 2 maids had been in our room that day and they were both questioned and denied having stolen the money. He then proceeded to tell us that we should have put the money in the safe provided by the hotel in the room. The manager lacked every bit of customer service and personable tact that a hotel manager should have. There was no “so sorry for your inconvenience” or “we are sorry that this happened in our hotel” instead it was cold and accusatory. And there was actually no shock. Every time we told a front desk worker or others, they seemed to be startled, but the manager appeared to not even be surprised by what had happened. He also said it was our word against theirs. Why would we be wasting our valuable vacation time to deal with this? We wasted an entire day dealing with this, waiting at the police station, filing a report, searching for our money, calling the hotel back, going back to the hotel on our last day in Madrid and I am wasting even more time writing this review. When we returned to Madrid on Wednesday, June 8 before returning to the States we asked to speak to the manager in person. Same story, he was not sympathetic, he blamed us for leaving it in a locked suitcase where others could get it. BUT, NO ONE should be in our suitcases, especially when they are locked! That is a violation of a guest’s privacy! We told him this but it didn’t phase him. I would not be surprised to learn that this manager is in on this theft and knows perfectly well what happened. It was definitely the hotel personnel that entered; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn Krug Event Center; City: Sonoma Sonoma County California; Review: We stayed in this hotel for a wedding weekend. There was a room block, with a discounted rate. We called 4 months before the wedding and the hotel told us all of the rooms were sold in the block. We paid $329 a night plus taxes. The price you would pay for a 4-5 star hotel in Vegas. While it is clean, it is old and not worth the price. If you can find an Airbnb, I highly recommend doing that instead. We tried to talk to a manager but never got a call. Also, when I first booked the room the staff was incredibly rude, so they could also improve their customer service as well as their "free" breakfast.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cassa Hotel NY 45th Street; City: New York City New York; Review: I LOVED this hotel and cannot day enough great things about it. I booked it on Expedia at 3am while having a horrible experience at another hotel. I walked into my room and there was Christmas music playing, the room was modern, clean, homey and slick! You also can’t beat the location it’s perfect between Times Square and midtown. The staff was also amazing. I highly recommend this hotel and can’t wait for a longer stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: This hotel looks like a 3.5 star hotel from the photos but it is really a 2 star hotel. It was like entering a motel room. The air conditioner is off in the "winter" even if its 65 degrees outside, the room had a dirty towel left in it and was absolutely disgusting. Old furniture, decaying walls and an old bed. Also, it appeared to have people living in the hotel and was likely a part of government housing. Just avoid this place at all costs even if it is a cheaper option. I canceled my second night on my business trip and moved to another hotel.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Ostria Inn; City: Moutsouna Naxos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: We are a family of four and are working our way around the beautiful Cyclades Islands. We love the Greek hospitality, the chilled atmosphere, the delicious food and perfect weather. Ostria Inn delivered all of this - an immaculately kept hotel in lovely surroundings, and efficiently run by Eirini and her family. However there are a few reasons why we would probably not return (with children and without a car!). In our rather extensive experience of Greek hotels, transport to the hotel from port is always provided free of charge. However, Ostria Inn does not provide this service and it is understandable. It is an hour's drive from the port at a cost of 50 euros each way! Furthermore, it is so remote that unless you have a car you are pretty much stuck - as we were for five days. We love hiring quad bikes, but this is not possible or feasible there as it is so mountainous. Ostria Inn has the monopoly on dining - there is only one little port 20 minute walk away with two other restaurants. The food is fantastic but slightly overpriced. Also, to our surprise, breakfast is not included in an already rather pricey room rate. So whilst it is a gorgeous place in beautiful surroundings, it did not provide enough variety or activity for our two children and certainly you need to hire a car! It is a perfect place for couples who want to get away from the rat race and for those who don't have children to moan about the long journey to get anywhere!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yperia Hotel; City: Amorgos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: We are a family of four and spent three nights at Yperia. We are working our way around the Cyclades Islands which we love so much, and Amorgos did not disappoint! Only a short ferry ride from Santorini and hotel transfer at a very reasonable rate, we had three perfect days. Lovely family room overlooking the sea and fantastic hospitality from Antonis and Martina. We felt so at home! The breakfast is awesome, especially the freshly squeezed orange juice! Amorgos has just the right combination -not too touristy but enough going on in the town to keep the kids happy. Great beach. Lots of restaurants (but be prepared to wait). Lovely to go back to the hotel at the end of the day and sit and watch the most amazing sunsets I have ever seen - a definite sight see is the Monastery. Antonis used to call me 'stress lady' - but if I was able to spend more time there............. No more stress lady! The only downside (for the kids) was a sea water pool - but considering not many hotels in Amorgos have any sort of a pool............. not really a problem; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caveland; City: Karteradhos Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: What was I thinking taking a family to Caveland! Thought it would be this unique experience underground or in the side of a mountain! We had to spend a night in Santorini (flight circumstances). I knew it was a 'hostel' and my expectations were not high - but boy, we checked in and checked out straight away. We had booked this family room that was dank and damp and smelly and NOT a cave at all -the surroundings looked tired, the pool dirty and everything looked like it needed at lot of TLC. We then spent two hours trying to find alternative and expensive accommodation as I could NOT spend the night there. Very surprised as TripAdvisor reviews were good,even for families.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: House of Agnes; City: Canterbury Kent England; Review: My husband and I stayed in the Tokyo room for our 20th wedding anniversary. My initial contact was with 'Anna' who kindly showed me all the rooms a few weeks before I booked. We chose the Tokyo because it also had a bath. But all the rooms are gorgeous and qwerky. We checked in at 11 am before the room was ready but wandered around Canterbury and 'Michelle' kindly texted me at 1.00 pm to say the room was ready. What service! We were also surprised with an Anniversary card and box of chocolates! The room was fantastic and spacious and the service absolutely top notch. Although we only live 12 miles away from Canterbury we often spend a night there to get away from the kids but not be too far from them. The House of Agnes was definitely the best we have been to so far. It was not just the lovely room, the quiet but excellent location, the fabulous breakfast, but mostly the kindness, warmth and welcoming hospitality from Anna, Michelle and Millie. We will definitely be back ! Thank you girls!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Bells Inn Brabourne; City: Brabourne Ashford Kent England; Review: We live locally and have visited and stayed at the Five Bells on numerous occasions. It is my favourite pub for miles around - the quirky atmosphere is amazing, open fires, delicious smells and gorgeous surroundings. However, the last two occasions have been very disappointing and I would be hard pressed to have a meal there again. Mid-December my friend booked a table for 8 people for 7.30 pm on a Friday night. It was extremely busy and the front manager seemed rather grumpy and unable to cope with the pressure. We were told that the table had been booked for the following Saturday! Their mistake, not ours! Nevertheless after a half hour wait or so we were seated and after another half an hour our orders were taken. We had three children with us. Eventually our food arrived at about 10.30 pm!!! We were give a free round of drinks for the wait (upon our friend's assistance) but it did little to appease us. Neverthless, because we love the place, we took friends there yet again before New Year. Yet again we waited ages and the food was cold. Back at home we noted that we had been charged for drinks we never had. I am giving a four star review based on past experiences, but based purely on our last two visits I would rate is a 2. Such a shame. Not sure if there is new management there?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catba Sunrise Resort; City: Cat Ba; Review: We are a family of five who stayed at this resort in August 2017 - Halong Bay is a must to see, but as we did not fancy staying on a boat, this resort seemed to be the best option - not much available on Cat Ba Island. On arrival we were disappointed to see a massive building project being taken place next door - I suppose another resort. This marred the views. Upon check-in (which was not the usual friendly and welcoming Vietnamese reception) we were given wrist bands to wear! We realised why soon afterwards - as the beach is not private, it becomes very busy with locals coming to swim who are obviously not entitled to the amenites eg pool. Well, the room was lovely, large and interconnecting but I had requested a sea-view. Sure, the rooms overlooked the ocean but there were so many huge palm trees in front of us, that the sea view was obscurred. I made myself a cup of delightful Vietnamese coffee in the room after a long journey there, and later went to reception to ask for some more for morning coffee. I was bluntly told that stocks were only replenished in the morning. This was a first for me. Nevermind, it is a beautiful setting and I we were to make the most of it. I was surprised to see a very detailed itinery of every single item in the room, down to the tiny tea-spoons. Why Well, upon check-out we were told that 1) a hand towel was missing 2) a glass tumbler was missing and 3) a pair of complimentary flip flops given to use for your stay. Furthermore, a few umbrellas (It poured with rain for a lot of our time there). Check-out could not proceed until we produced them. I have never encountered anything like this is my life. We were paying top dollars (the most expensive in our stay in Vietnam) and they were worried about a glass tumbler. Anyway, fuming, I returned to the room and found the hand towel. With two interconnecting rooms and five people, it is inevitable that things end up in a different room. I also explained that the glass tumbler I had taken down to the bar while I watched my children swimming, and left it there. Therefore it was still on the property. As for the umbrellas, we had left them outside during breakfast as we did not want to bring wet ones into the dining room, and they promptly disappeared. As for the flip- flops, well I just asked to be charged for them. The man next to me checking out was questioned about a teaspoon. I wanted to ask if I got a refund for the toilets that dont flush properly, and only did when we poured a bucket of water down, and for the sometimes noisy building site next door. One last moan - in other hotels we were always given complimentary fruit, enough for the five of us. Here, we were given two single pieces of; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paragon Inn; City: Bangkok; Review: We recently spent three weeks touring Vietnam and had to fly into, and out of, Bangkok, to take a connecting flight to Hanoi. We chose the Paragon Inn as it was so close to the airport and relatively cheap. We stayed there on our first and last night of the holiday. We had booked two interconnecting rooms which were absolutely adequate for our needs. Toiletries are provided, and a kettle and complimentary water, but strangely enough no tea or coffee sachets. But the outside area is where we spent the majority of our time - good pool, free towels, a bar and restaurant ( I had the best Green Thai coconut soup ever), pleasant open-plan restaurant and very hospitable staff. The grounds are very attractive too. I also made use of the £10 Thai massage which was fab. On our return to the Paragon for one night on our way back to the UK, we had a whole day to while away. The children did not want to go into the another big city so we chilled out by the pool for hours. A very pleasant experience overall. The hotel also offers transport at a cost, but it can be cheaper to pick up a taxi at the airport. Perfect for a short stay - true it may be in need of a bit of modernisation but for the price, it represents good value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Saigon Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: We are a family of five (2 adults and 3 children) who stayed here in August. Rooms are lovely and spacious, if somewhat lacking in character - we had been staying in various smaller more personal hotels around Vietnam, during our trip. But of course, it is Five Star and delivers on service and accommodation. The staff are professional and upon check-in, being an IHG elite member, I was given my token for a welcome drink. The receptionist, upon seeing five of us, promptly gave us four more tokens. She didnt need to and it was a welcome gesture. We did not eat in the hotel, wanting more to explore other restaurants in the city, but breakfast was SUPERB and catered for all needs. Other poitive points : 'Tri', the doorman was fab, funny and professional. The pool was gorgeous with incredible views and glass walls, and we were given towels, wet facecloths and water upon arrival at the pool. My son enjoyed the well equiped gym. Location in District 1 was a bonus as everything is close by. Overall, a pleasant and luxurious end to our holiday. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nguyen Shack Can Tho; City: Can Tho Mekong Delta; Review: I have been reading some of the less than excellent or good reviews and cannot understand some of the things that have been written. Each person's experiences are different I guess, but ours was simply wonderful. We are a family of five (2 adults and 3 children) and booked two adjacent waterside bungalows. It was pure heaven after staying in the 5 star, impersonal but efficient, Intercontinental in Saigon! Quaint thatched bungalows with outside shower, balconies over the magnificent Mekong Delta, with hammocks on which to relax. Tea and coffee facilities in abundance, free water on tap and a well-stocked inexpensive bar fridge. We loved crossing the bridge every day to the restaurant which was also a chill-out place with board games, books, magazines, fishing rods and fantastically friendly stafff. I can understand why staff turnover may be high in this remote area, but for our duration, Tony, Huy, and Nguyen were the epitome of Vietnamese hospitality. It felt more like staying with family. Tony even took me on the back of his motorbike to the local 'chemist' to get eyedrops! The two dogs, Map and Delta delighted the kids as did the little pig Bacon! The food was good and reasonably priced and the drinks very cheap! We made use of the free bicycles to cycle round, did the market and sunset tour and the bike tour which was the highlight for me. We even visited a Buddhist orphanage, the six children who are financed by the owners. The Wi-Fi is surprisingly good (great for the kids who loved relaxing on the hammocks keeping in touch with friends). As for me, I loved the fact that the power was not enough to fire up my hairdryer so for 3 glorious days I was au naturel, without make-up!!!!!!! We took the 3 hour bus drive back to Saigon which was more comfortable than flying business class!! Seats you could lie down and sleep on. Amazing. Would probably say that this stay, this hospitality was the highlight of our Vietnamese trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: De Sapphire Cliff Villa; City: Pecatu Nusa Dua Peninsula Bali; Review: We were a family of five - 2 adults and three children children - Uluwatu was the highlight of our stay - the hotel was the most luxurious- great pool, lovely rooms and wonderful staff- only wish we had stayed longer - definitely the best Indonesian hotel we experienced in our travels - so so clean too x -; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Puri Saraswati Bungalows Ubud; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: We were a family of five (2 adults and three children) who spent three nights here - we had an amazing two bedroomed villa - the surroundings are lovely and the history of the place too - original dwelling of the King of Ubud (one of them) whose wife still resides there and converted the old palace into a hotel - beautiful temple on site and right in the heart of Ubud. We found on our travel through Indonesia that cleanliness is not always paramount but one just has to go with the flow and enjoy the experience. It was wonderful and great staff too, as always. My only gripe was that tea and coffee making facilities would have been nice - not hard to do but a deal-breaker for me - could cook the kids some noodles if hungry !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kaliandra Eco Resort Farm; City: Prigen East Java Java; Review: We were a family of five (two adults and three teenage children ). Had a lovely villa with loads of space. The rooms are very dark but not really a problem. Three showers, but one of them very dirty and not working. But hey, go with the flow - very nice that we had hot and cold drinking water on tap on the room. It is set in gorgeous surroundings and we had a lovely tour of the coffee plantation. The ethos is great - it is an eco-lodge with organic farming and super healthy dining. Only one restaurant which is a problem as there is nothing nearby in walking distance. Had some lovely massage and facial, which after more traveling, realized was overpriced. Not really a place for children - seems to be very busy over weekends with locals opting for a spa retreat - language also a problem; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bandara International Hotel Managed by Accorhotels; City: Tangerang Banten Province Java; Review: We were a family of five - 2 adults and 3 children who chose this hotel for a transit flight for one night - arrived quite late and tired and reception staff not very friendly or welcoming, compared to other hotels in our travels - the rooms were very mediocre, the windows dirty and our lamp did not work (but was sorted quickly) . Had to remind Reception that we required another bed - my husband who was in a separate twin bed got a severe reaction to BED BUGS! Not serious but really , in a 5 star hotel ! Have read reviews since and it seems quite common. Aboltelly soleless and forgettable place - the ONLY positive remark is that ‘Iwan’ - the pool bar man was fantastic - really went out of his way. But as seasoned travelers I would NEVER stay there again , even in transit; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Five Bells Inn Brabourne; City: Brabourne Ashford Kent England; Review: We are a couple who live only a few miles away from the Five Bells - we have been to stay overnight several times and have never been disappointed - the rooms are amazing, quirky, beautifully furnished and immaculately cleaned - great big baths in the middle of the room, toiletries, fire place that is always lit no matter what time of year. We looked outside to the gorgeous view of the downs in sunlight, from our window and a fire at the same time. The difference this time, is the service. Of late, we have been for dinner and been very disappointed. So we have not been for a while. However 'Elio,) who seems to run everything, is amazing - his service on a very busy Saturday night was incredible, as was his service at breakfast. Scrambled eggs were not on the menu but he organised. Big thank to you Elio for changing our minds . Good service should always be acknowledged. On a last note - there are no tea and coffee making facilities which is unusual but important to most discerning travellers. We were told it was because of 'Health and Safety' _ don't understand as you can have an open fire but not a kettle.Come on Five Bells- get a pod machine - first class accommodation warrants it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Absolute Power (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jack (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halloween: H2O (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mask: Director's Cut (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frailty (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Craft (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Life of David Gale (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Attraction (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cruel Intentions (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Work (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scream 2 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highwaymen (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Prince and Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Creepshow (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Poltergeist (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stephen King's It! (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th: Part 3 (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scream 3 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scream (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Halloween II (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th: Part 5: A New Beginning (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Halloween: Resurrection (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th: Part 7: The New Blood (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carrie (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Boys: Special Edition (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th: Part 2 (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Sheep (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Halloween (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Varsity Blues (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Game (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Things (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hole (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Murder of Crows (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fear (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Advocate (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Body Shots (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harvard Man (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Cinderella Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XX/XY (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Joy Ride (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swimfan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Malice (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girl (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indecent Proposal (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Accused (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Boss's Daughter (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freddy vs. Jason (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shocker (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Virgin Suicides (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sweetest Thing (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cabin Fever (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wrong Turn (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Evil Dead (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trapped (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (1987); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Friday Night Lights (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Fat Liar (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WWE: Summerslam 2004 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Night of the Demons (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Movie (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WWE: Royal Rumble 2005 (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slumber Party Massacre (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: sex (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sandlot 2 (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Woodsman (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suspect Zero (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toolbox Murders (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder in the First (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cursed (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Joyride (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Omen (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Opposite of Sex (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blank Check (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boogeyman (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Urban Legend (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rings (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th: Part 4: The Final Chapter (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Get a Clue (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hide and Seek (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Club Dread (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Spit On Your Grave (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ring Two (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel BonSol Resort Spa; City: Illetes Calvia Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: We had fabulous holiday. Being September mostly couples aged 45 plus Access to beach involves steps but worth it , superb private cove ideal for swimming as a change from the pools .Excellent food great variety and good service.Nightly entertainment most enjoyable .Plenty of day time sport and leisure facilities.Hope to return in near future .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel BonSol Resort Spa; City: Illetes Calvia Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: After a exellent holiday last year we returned to the bonsol again last month , It was like going home where we were greeted by the same friendly staff and management every body seemed realy pleased to see us again . It was the same excellent standard and service as last year and hopefully we shall return next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Europe Playa Marina; City: Illetes Calvia Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Comparing all the 4 star hotels we have stayed in, some merit 5 stars others barely 3 stars. This hotel is one of those. The position is very good , the lay out nicely arranged ,It could be a very good place to stay for a nice holiday but in my experience it seems that the owners/ management have no interest at all in this hotel. It is not run with guest s best interests at heart. We found the staff ok ,may be not over friendly with some of the guests ( as some of the guests manners left a lot to be desired !) but over all I had no complaints ..The staff are very busy and a few more staff may help. For example : only one barman for two of the bars, one by the swimming pool and the other one six floors higher by the entrance.The barman cannot be in two places at once---, he must be pleased that the 3rd bar is never open !! The food situation and the rest is accurately documented by the previous feed back ie: Sophiem 451 so I will not bore you by repitition .On the subject. of entertainment in the evening this is existant the place is deserted no staff and no guests To sum it up it is not a place for a return visit; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel BonSol Resort Spa; City: Illetes Calvia Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: For the 3rd time we returned to Bonsol nothing has changed same friendly staff faces always ready to help Good menus .The entertainment is repetitive and must admit somehow inferior to our first visite .We had a lovely suite with spectacular views over the bay of Palma We will reurn may be not next year but definitly for an extra holiday.We love the beach only 10minutes walk away and we find Illetas a restful resort and yet only 2o minutes from the airport and very close to Palma if one requires night life or shoping; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chateau de Quesmy; City: Quesmy Oise Hauts de France; Review: Not a Chateau as one would expect but it is how it is known in the village Very pretty setting and the proprietors very friendly and made us feel very welcome We had a superior room with view other lake Continental breakfast was very copious There do not make evening meals some two miles away on the main road there is a nice auberge " Auberge de Crisolle " we had a very nice meal at a reasonable price a bonus English is poken I wll stay at the " Chateau " again if I return in thsi part of France; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alexander The Great Beach Hotel; City: Paphos Paphos District; Review: Returned from Paphos at the end of July . We spent 10 days at the very nice Alexander the Great The hotel is one of the cleanness we have stayed at .The food is very good and varied we had the choice of 4 restaurants all equally as good as each other.We tried 3 of them .The service is very good and all the staff (from the management to the cleaners ) could not do enough to help and please us Thanks to all ! The down side for us was that the loungers are too close to one an other like sardines too close for comfort , the beaches are not really clean and Paphos town was very depressing , due to the severe credit crunch they suffered ? will I use this hotel again ? who knows. For the Hotel definitely ....as for the resort ???; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Novotel London Paddington; City: London England; Review: Not too far from Paddington underground station Hotel is very clean and the room very comfortable We went with our grandson age 14 and we did not feel other crowded. The separate toilet is a very nice thing, no need to wait for the bathroom to be empty!. The sound proofing is very good The breakfast was excellent and cooked to perfection . All the staff are very nice We had a good time in London except for the rain all day Sunday. I am not blaming the hotel for that !! Thanks to all for a nice break.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Bonanza Playa; City: Calvia Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: For the past 4 or 5 years we have holidayed in Illetas In a very nice smaller hotel. Unfortunately we left it too late and could not get in at this particular hotel so with some sort of apprehension we went to the Bonnanza Playa .We did not need to worry it was the near perfect holiday The staff from the manager, the restaurant down to the cleaner were very nice and helpful Beautiful and clean room with lovely sea view One of the best buffet restaurant we had experienced ,we normally try to go to hotels with waiters service , but the food at this hotel was one of the best we have experienced All in all a hotel we shall be happy to return to; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Macdonald Marine Hotel Spa; City: North Berwick East Lothian Scotland; Review: Just returned from a break in Scotland We had a fantastic few days with glorious weather The hotel like all other Macdonald hotels we have used was very nice Excellent position very nice room Traveller should be made aware that when booking for D B &B inclusive Only £30 pounds allowance for dinners With £30 + for a steak plus sauce starter and dessert an excess charge is inevitable Never the less the food was very good The choice of music was dull not to my taste .. but.we shall return; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Hotel Restaurant Dauphitel; City: Echirolles Isere Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: We stayed at the Dauphitel Echirolles for 5 nights with relatives The staff are very friendly and helpful The restaurant is not open on Saturday and Sunday and we found it difficult to find a nice restaurant in the vicinity No problem if you like Mac Donald Courte paille etc This hotel seems to cater mainly for business people The breakfast was excellent with a wide selection of Eggs ,Breads, Cheese ,Salami ,Cakes etc The rooms clean and comfortable In one of the bedrooms the hair dryer did not work but was replaced with a hand held one the following day Nice swimming pool I would not like to stay in this hotel when it is very busy as the bedroom doors are quite noisy when they are being closed; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Bonanza Playa; City: Calvia Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: We had a very good holiday at this hotel last year so we returned this year . Nothing has changed in the quality of this hotel. Service ,cleanliness quality of food , friendliness of staff etc ,still as good as last year Thank you every body One nice improvement on last year is the adult only swimming pool built on the site away from the main pool Very nice if you like it quiet and peaceful away from screaming children Hope to return again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Live Adults Only Tenerife; City: Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: We book this hotel for a short weeks holiday on the 24/03/2015 . We had a room on the second floor Nice room but no mirror in the bedroom was a disadvantage . We found the beds quite hard .The room was kept clean by the maids and the towels changed regularly Swimming pool, terrace with loungers always available , entertainment every night some good some not so good but ok . The bar was fine but when I asked for a Pernod or Ricard I was told that they had not any, pity as it is my preferred drink . Most of the staff were obliging and very nice .Now the restaurant , a let down . except for the grill most of the food was cold and very repetitive No sign of a carvery or roast meat There was local fish every day. The wine list was very poor. Wi Fi expensive and not working in the bedrooms but there are six computers which can be used by the guests Cost 1 Euro for 10 minutes This could be a nice holiday destination but frankly it needs a good refurbishment . Some of the carpets were thread bare no curtains anywhere ( except in the bedrooms of course ).No flowers . Furnishings looked cheap May be given time the new owner will improve things and it could be a hotel to be recommended But for the time being I do not think it merits its 4stars I will conclude by saying that we had a cheap holiday , we have seen worse and seen better ,at the end of the day in this world you get what you pay for. It cost us half of what we normally pay !! And we had a nice break ,it was a change from British weather; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Bonanza Playa; City: Calvia Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Everything came up to our expectations once again. 10 days of relaxation (Sept 6-16) where nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff from Director to cleaner . Good food ,plenty of variety No problem with sunbeds as always a surplus , Everything spotlessly clean .Pleasant pianist to listen to in the bar and all in all a lovely holiday on this delightful island .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marton Grange Country House; City: Bridlington East Riding of Yorkshire England; Review: We are a mature couple who like places away from the " madding crowd " so this was the place for us .On arrival we were warmly greeted by the owner who offered us refreshments before showing us our lovely room . very comfortable with modern en suite shower room ,nice view over the garden and very quiet for a good nights rest . We would willingly return to once more sample the very comprehensive breakfast ! All in all a very enjoyable stay t; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Simmons Page; Review: This book got me excited about Sci-Fi again. It has a really beautiful blend of adventure, epic conflict, new ideas, and discovery. All that, and it's a fairly easy read. Dan Simmons has that just-right combination of new ideas and things we already know and accept as real. If you've ever read Patrick Rothfuss' "The Name of The Wind"; I feel like Simmons and Rothfuss are on the same level as far as writing quality. The two of them are the best authors in the fantasy / Sci-Fi genre that I've read in the last decade. Thanks Dan Simmons, on to The Fall of Hyperion!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Rothfuss Page; Review: UNGH, SO GOOD! My favorite book, bar none - something about the way Patrick Rothfuss tells the story and develops the characters is just so perfect. The book is not high fantasy, which I've read quite a bit of, and I'm glad for that. This fits into, what I like to call, the "sweet spot" for fantasy novels: it's rooted in our reality enough that everything is believable. If you haven't read this, just buy it and read it, you will not regret it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kodansha Kanji Learners Dictionary; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Halpern Page; Review: Really great Kanji reference and learning tool, I love the organization of everything in this book. I use this book as a study tool mostly. I'm just going from front to back and writing the Kanji over and over on graph paper (that and some Apps); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kanji From Zero! 1: Proven Techniques to Learn Kanji with Integrated Workbook (Second Edition) (Volume 1); Author: Mr George Trombley; Review: All of the Japanese from Zero! books are GREAT! George has written his books in a way that's both easy and fun to follow. PLUS, there are a ton of YouTube videos to accompany the books, which just enhances everything already in the book. Highly recommended!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Japanese From Zero! 3: Proven Techniques to Learn Japanese for Students and Professionals (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's George Trombley Page; Review: I've use and have tried a ton of study material, this book (along with George's YouTube videos) are the best thing I've found! Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Irreparable Harm (Sasha McCandless Legal Thriller) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa F Miller Page; Review: GREAT BOOK!!!!!! Wonderful legal thriller that kept you turning the page again and again. Can't wait til I read the next book..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Week for Love to Bloom (Soul Mates 101); Author: Visit Amazon's Scarlet Wolfe Page; Review: One of the best romance novels that I have read. Can't wait to read her other books in the Soul Mates 101 Series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perfect for You: A Laurel Heights Novel (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Perry Page; Review: This book was fantastic! I read all kinds of novels, sci-fi, suspense, romance, horror, etc, but romance is my favorite. This book is great. I am looking forward to reading the next one in this series. Enjoy it like I did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 21 Hours; Author: Visit Amazon's Dustin Stevens Page; Review: This book keeps you on the edge. I enjoyed reading this book and I know you will too. Please enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spring Coloring Pages: Jumbo Coloring Book For Kids - Seasons Of The Year; Author: Speedy Publishing LLC; Review: Great coloring book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: 'I Lost 125 Pounds By Making One Tiny Change Every Week'; Abstract: "I stopped weighing myself near the end of my last pregnancy because I just didn't want to know anymore," says Keely Dellit.; Category: health
Title: Militarized Ford Ranger By Ricardo Looks Ready For Action; Abstract: It's like most upgraded off-roaders, except for armor and provisions for big guns.; Category: autos
Title: Terrell Owens won't be in the XFL draft pool; Abstract: Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens periodically has been trying to get back to the NFL for the better part of a decade. He won't be among the initial wave of players available to be drafted by XFL teams. After a report emerged on Friday that Owens would be part of the draft pool from [more]; Category: sports
Title: Kevin Hart Breaks His Silence More Than a Month After Car Crash; Abstract: The actor and comedian was recently released from the hospital and is undergoing physical therapy.; Category: movies
Title: Ancient Egyptian 'industrial zone' uncovered in Luxor's 'Valley of the Monkeys'; Abstract: New archaeological discoveries were made in Luxor, including an "industrial zone," according to the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities.; Category: news
Title: The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel's Official MPG Numbers Are Impressive; Abstract: In one configuration, the new 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 is as efficient as a 2.0T manual Honda Accord.; Category: autos
Title: Terrell Owens trolls Cowboys, Jason Garrett after loss to Jets; Abstract: The former Cowboys receiver called Garrett the "same old song and dance," and said the team's calls late in the game were too predictable.; Category: sports
Title: Boy, 8, reels in world record tiger shark; Abstract: An 8-year-old boy reeled in a fish of a lifetime, and it will be a smallfry world record, assuming the IGFA approves it.; Category: sports
Title: 25 Iconic Motorcycles From the Past 125 Years; Abstract: Legendary brands like Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, and Triumph have left indelible marks on motorcycle history with bold, powerful, aesthetically breathtaking bikes. See if any of your favorites are here and find out which manufacturers laid tracks before them.; Category: autos
Title: Four-metre king cobra wrestled from sewer in Thailand; Abstract: A feisty four-metre (13-foot) king cobra was pulled from a sewer in southern Thailand in an hour-long operation, a rescue foundation said Tuesday, describing the reptile as one of the largest they had ever captured. Kritkamon said the snake was more than four metres long, weighed 15 kilos (33 pounds), and was the third-largest they had found.; Category: news
Title: A former Nazi bunker in Germany is being turned into a luxury hotel with a 5-storey roof garden; Abstract: The garden, which will sit atop what was once one of the Nazis' biggest fortresses, will feature a memorial centre for victims of the Third Reich.; Category: travel
Title: 2021 Chevy Tahoe, Suburban To Debut On December 10; Abstract: Both SUVs will ride on the GM T1 platform.; Category: autos
Title: Week in celebrity photos for Nov. 4-8, 2019; Abstract: Week in celebrity photos for Nov. 4-8, 2019; Category: entertainment
Title: A man dies in Hawaii after falling into a lava tube in his yard; Abstract: An elderly man died after falling into a lava tube on his property in Hilo, Hawaii, police announced on Wednesday.; Category: news
Title: Antonio Brown meeting with NFL next week; Abstract: The NFL's Personal Conduct Policy investigation into allegations of sexual assault and rape made against Antonio Brown in a civil lawsuit earlier this year is ready to move on to a meeting with Brown. Josina Anderson of ESPN reported on Thursday that Brown will be meeting with league officials next week. Via a league source, [more]; Category: sports
Title: Watch: 'The View' Versus Donald Trump Jr.: Loud, Low Blows, Politics, Scandals And Great TV; Abstract: Updated throughout, videos added Whoopi Goldberg wouldn't say his name, Sunny Hostin said he was lying, Abby Huntsman accused him of using "dictator" tactics. And Donald Trump Jr. gave it back, accusing Joy Behar of once wearing blackface and resurrected Goldberg's defense of Roman Polanski as not committing "rape rape," all in a; Category: tv
Title: Far-reaching snowstorm may take shape over US; Abstract: A winterlike pattern will continue to unfold across much of the eastern two-thirds of the nation into next week as a brutal one-two punch of bitterly cold air plunging into the United States will set the stage for another major storm.; Category: weather
Title: Funny celeb pics for November 2019; Abstract: Heidi Klum ain't no keto queen and more celeb pics that will make you LOL.; Category: entertainment | mind |
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Title: XBOOM Mini Portable Capsule Speaker with Rechargeable Battery and Enhanced Bass+ Resonator - Yellow; Brand: XBOOM; Review: This thing is pretty great. We have a small 12 volt TV with really crappy sound, but this inexpensive little gizmo has given us decent quality sound. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NETGEAR Push2TV Wireless Display HDMI Adapter with Miracast (PTV3000) Certified for use with Kindle Fire HDX; Brand: NETGEAR; Review: I love being able to stream video from my kindle to the tv. Works perfectly though you don't want to get very far away from the tv with the kindle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Case Logic PNC-216 16-Inch Laptop Case (Black); Brand: Case Logic; Review: Great looking, quality case!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [Upgraded Version Support UASP] Sabrent Ultra Slim USB 3.0 to 2.5-Inch SATA External Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure [Black] (EC-UK30); Brand: Sabrent; Review: No fuss, works perfectly and quality construction!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AXESS TVD1801-32 32-Inch LED HDTV, Features VGA/HDMI/SD/USB Inputs, Built-In DVD Player, Full Function Remote; Brand: Axess; Review: Beware, the 32" version is not 12 volt. That was my expectation since all the others it is lumped with and that I had purchased prior were. I works fine and all of that, but it does require AC power.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polaroid Roadie Series Professional Hard Case - Designed To Protect Cameras, Camcorders And Accessories; Brand: Polaroid; Review: Perfect fit for my Freewrite.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KoalaSafe Family Friendly Wireless Router with Parental Controls/Access Point/WiFi with Internet Safety for Kids Technology; Brand: KoalaSafe; Review: This thing is amazing! Now, I can block out junk I don't want them to see, schedule set limits on usage, or just pause the internet entirely. All without a subscription! Well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel 31; City: Can Tho Mekong Delta; Review: We stayed in this hotel only for one night, in order to visit floating markets. The price for a room is 5 USD per night and the rooms are adequate to the price. They are fairly clean, have shower/toilet combo, tv with satelite, fan, A/C and a small balcony. You can easily meet a coachroach on the hallway and the halls tend to be noisy. The location is quite good. On the other hand, the boat trip sucked. When we arrived the hotel, we were approached by agile man, who presented himself as Mr. Triet, but more suitable would be Mr. Promise-you-anything. We booked 4 person trip to the floating markets for 20 USD per person. The trip was the longer 8 hour version, so it was more expensive and it was by private boat, so only 4 of us went. Well to make the story short we got up at 5.30, started the trip with the ultra-slow fishing boat, reached the first market at 6.15. It is nice, but nothing as advertised. So we were looming forward to the second more distant, that "can not be reached by the big boats" as the guy said, and that should be much more interesting. We reached it after a long long boat ride at 9.30 and it was a dissaster! About 10 Vietnamese boats and 15 tourist boats. Then we were hauled to Home stay overpriced restaurant and then we went back. After reaching the hotel we talked to Mr. Triet, and told him we were unsatisfied, that the market was not as advertised and we reaxhed it late. The guy said he is calling the boat driver and disappeared from Hotel 31 for good!!! We waited for about half an hour and he never showed up. Avoid this hotel and Mr. Triet if you can!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Casa Olga; City: Puerto Escondido Southern Mexico; Review: We arrived to Casa Olga and were pleased by the price and a very nice view from the top floor room. We enjoyed our stay, but were very stirred with the fact Olga would not let us take shower nor go to the bathroom after we checked out and went to the beach, she stated she had all her rooms full even though se offered to pay for the shower and bathroom! When we asked if we can stay one more night she suddenly had a room available. In the end she let us use the garden shower, but still this is no way to treat your guests.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Puri Rai; City: Manggis Bali; Review: While having a pleasant and good quality dinner we were approached by a man in Puri Rai tshirt offering us speed boat ticket for Gili islands. This was 2days prior to Nyepi (balinese new year) followed by "silent day", so we wanted to leave the island. After negotiating a while we managed to push fown the ticket prices to 200k per ticket. Being happy about the deal we have refused all other offers after that. But that was a big mistake trusting Puri Rai! After turning up at the meeting point at the given day and hour prior to our departure, we have been told, that our tickets are not usable (overbooked boat), given back the money. Our only choice was either to stay at the island or buy overpriced ticket for 450k!!! which we had to do in the end. Beware of this yet another Indonesian scam, as it seems it is a regular shortsighted habit of locald to rip you off at every step you make :(; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kembang Kuning Bingin Beach Bungalows; City: Kuta Kuta District Bali; Review: The bungalows are nice and clean and the prices are very reasonable considering the quality of accommodation and services. The beach is down the quite impressive set of stairs, climbing it up daily might get a bit tiring. I would gladly repeat our visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minerva Hotel; City: Bucharest; Review: The interior of some of the hotel rooms is from 1980's. There are brown stains on the carpet, cigarette burns on the floor, the interior is VERY BASIC, definitely not 4 star hotel. We originally booked 4 bed room, but due to some miscommunication between the hotel and the agency, we got only 1+1. When asked to change the room, that was a start of an absurd journey, when I was shown a variety of doubles and singles, but none of the rooms had 4 beds (!). The staff was trying to help, but they did not manage to find a free room for 4 people (2 adults + 2 kids) in a 4star part, they put us in the gritty 3 star part, without telling us and asked to pay extra 20 EUR per night of stay :) When asked if they can clean the room, since it is not clean enough for kids I was repeatedly told, that the rooms ARE clean, without any further investigation in my request. The bellboy on the other hand was really a nice guy, trying his best to accommodate our needs.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel U Krale; City: Jicin Hradec Kralove Region Bohemia; Review: This hotel offers not only friendly service, cosy rooms and friendly staff, but also great value for money and a bottle of Montepulciano in the hotel room ;) It is located in the heart of the city, breakfast is not fancy, but good with owner-baked homemade cakes. Would gladly visit again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SENTIDO Blue Sea Beach; City: Stalis Crete; Review: We stayed with my wife and 3 kids at this hotel. I must say it was a nice experience in general. Not for young couples, but for families it was fine. The only thing I may point out that out of all the apartments in the hotel (tons of them indeed) they put us (with a kids stroller) in the dependance not that far away on the 1ST FLOOR! So every time we went to our rooms we had to carry the stroller with the baby up the 3 flights of stairs. Bit unlucky, huh? To be fair, the offered to move us the next day, but we had all our stuff unpacked already. Finally the location was nice, food was great and the personnel at the restaurant really friendly. I wouldn't mind repeating the visit, this time in a different room, right?; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: NH Collection Plaza Santiago; City: Santiago Santiago Metropolitan Region; Review: This is a executive hotel, with all you can expect from this kind of staying. Big room very clean, wonderful bed, great restaurant and bar. The breakfast is just regular, not compatible with the rest of the hotel. Avoid take taxi with the hotel, because the rates are very very superior to the taxis in the street.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis London City Shoreditch Hotel; City: London England; Review: I've never been in a Ibis hotel before and have to say that it was a very good first impression! The room was big and clean with a good bed. Get a room to the backyard and didn't rear too much noise (but a few police and fireman sirens is commom). The breakfast was very good and not expensive. It's a huge hotel with around 570 rooms, so there is some problems (one day we have a line to the breakfast that last for around 15 minutes). The staff is good but just give you the necessary attention. The reception is always full. But the hotel works perfectly and is a excellent choice in London. It's near the aldgate east tube station so you can get to any place in London quickly, and you can walk to the Tower of London. The price is the best thing in this hotel. I've payed 95 pound for day, with breakfast, in a advanced pay plan. Not even near other hotels in this category, what makes it a TOp Value in London! But don't expect luxury, because it's a Ibis, so you get what you paid for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferradura Resort; City: Armacao dos Buzios State of Rio de Janeiro; Review: Staied in this hotel for a convention and is a wonderful hotel. Room 272 is one of the best i've been with a giant jacuzzi. The pools are great and the hotel is very near ferradura beach, one of the best in buzios. Breakfast is very good. You cant walk to rua das pedras, but is a short drive and the front desk can provide a taxi to take you there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Aventura Mall; City: Aventura Florida; Review: It´s a good hotel, well located - walk distance from Aventura Mall. The room is very good, large and new. I had a problem with my bed, that was leaning in the middle. I told the reception and the problem was solved in the same day. The service is average, simple, can solve your problems, without going away the normal procedure. Hoever, if you need anything diferent of the usual it seems that will be dificult to get. Everybody speaks spanish and a few speak portuguese, wich is good for brasilians like me. Maybe this is the reason why there is a lot of brasilians as guests. The breakfast is free but terrible. From monday to wednesday there is a free snack in the afternoon that is a nice thing. We went with our 1 year old daughter and the kitchen in the room is wonderful for that. We cooked for our baby everyday. I recomend this hotel for families with kids, since the rooms are big and have kitchens. If i come back to miami will stay there again. Hoever, don't expect luxury or a personalized treatment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Porto Playa Condo Hotel Beachclub; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Porto Playa was the perfect choice for our family (me, my wife and daughter with 1 year old). Close to the beach and to the 5th ave, the condo has a perfect location. Lots of restaurants and stores ina walking distance. The hotel is very good. We stayed in a one bedroom condo with a jacuzzi and was perfect. a huge bedroom, a huge bathroom, a huge living room, everything was perfect. The kitchen is very good with all you need to cook, make dinner, breakfast or a snack, wich was great for our daughter. The pool and gardens are beautifful. We had our breakfast in oceanfront, another hotel from the group, and was very good, in front of the beach. The service in our hotel was great, everyone is ready to please you, especialy Ricardo and the lady in the night. The only bad thing was leave in the last day! We'll definitly stay there again, and recomend for all families with children.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maredomus Hotel; City: Fortaleza State of Ceara; Review: This is not a good hotel. Staff don't care about you, bedrooms are poor, bathroom small, beds unconfortable, breakfast is a joke. The location is not for a family. Across the street you find a bar that is a prostitution point. You can find things better in Fortaleza. Don't stay in this hotel.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Hotel Roosevelt; City: Nice French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: It`s not a luxury hotel, but the room that we stay were very nice, big and new (room 105). We could not rear any noise from other rooms or form the street. The staff is great. All people very nice and polite, ready to help every time. The location is great, a few steps from place massena. You can walk to the beach and to the old city, and there is a street with all kinds of store a few steps from the hotel. We were with our two years daughter and they put us in a bigger room. The crib was very good and was ready for use when we arrive. The breakfast didn`t worth the price they charge, so is better to buy some croissant at the patisseries nearby. The only negative point was in the exit, when i asked for stay 1 hour after the check in. They didn't aloud.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Solar do Imperio; City: Petropolis State of Rio de Janeiro; Review: It's a hotel located at an old mansion, but the rooms are new and big. But don't expect luxury, because you won't find it. The staff is very good, everybody polite and ready to help. The breakfast it's good, but not wonderful. The price is over rated, especially for a town like Petrópolis. But i think is the best hotel in the city.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Atlantico Buzios Hotel; City: Armacao dos Buzios State of Rio de Janeiro; Review: It's a beautiful hotel, with good rooms and a great pool. But service it's terrible. People are unpolite, no one cares if you are having a good stay. For the first time in my life a hotel tried to cherge me for a bucket of ice in the room. U$ 3,50 for ice it's a cheap thing, that only serves to abset you. I've stayed in one of the more expensive room and was disturbed by the noise of night clubs around. When i've called reception, they said that couldn't do anything. In the other hand, breakfast is great, rooms are good and the pool is great. But dont expect to be well treated.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Parador Lumiar; City: Lumiar Nova Friburgo State of Rio de Janeiro; Review: This place is woderful. Rooms are great, big, spotless, clean, and very pleasant. Big beds and a fireplace, everything great for romance or enjoy the family. Service is amazing. Everybody wants to help and are very atencious. You will fell like in your own home. It's located in a beautiful valley, with great view, with lakes, waterfalls, surrounded by animals. The silence and the peaceness are great. Everybody shoul stay in Parador Lumiar, it's the place to recharge your energy and forget about the rest of the world. You can go for a romantic weekend or with your kids, that will love the place. You have also to enjoy the restaurant, that is very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taiama Plaza Hotel; City: Cuiaba State of Mato Grosso; Review: This is a terrible hotel. Old, with bad smell and ugly rooms. Stayed ther for 1 day, for work, and didn´t like it. It seems that Cuiaba will be a terrible host at the world Cup, since all the hotels look like this one. The only good thing is that there is free wifi in the room, but with bad quality.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Internacional Palace Hotel; City: Recife State of Pernambuco; Review: The hotel needs improvement. Rooms are old and smell not so good. Bathroom is bad, althought the good shower. Bed it´s okay. There is internet in the room, for free, and with good quality. That´s the best thing in the hotel. I've stayed for work, so it´s okay. For tourism seems terrible. Elevator is slow. The staff is okay, but nothing else. Breakfast could be better. It´s 20 steps from Boa Viagem Beach, but this is nota a good beach.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Marante Plaza Hotel; City: Recife State of Pernambuco; Review: This is an old hotel, with rooms that smell bad and need some refreshment. Very simple, don´t expect to find any luxury, but just a bed to sleep. Stayed there for work, during two days and didn´t like it. However, I think there is a problem with all hotels in Recife, that are up to date. There is wi-fi in the room, at a uS$ 5 dólar cost for 24 hours. It´s okay, but not great internet. It´s well located, in front of Boa Viagem Beach and with some restaurants around.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pousada Morena; City: Fernando de Noronha State of Pernambuco; Review: First of all, when you go to Noronha you have to remember that you're going to be in an isolated Island, in the midle of the ocean, so you shouldn't have high expectations. This hotel is great, and is fully renovated. I've stayed in a Luxury Bangalo, and was the first person to use it. So, it was sparkling. The bedrom is huge, with a great bed and a wonderful view of the Ocean. In some cases, you can see the Morro do Pico. Bathroom is great also, big and confortable. The decoration is simple, but neat and clean. We have some problems during our stay, since we were the first ones to use the room. But the manager was great. Caru and Amanda, at the front desk, were ready to solve all the problems. I think that a great hotel is not the one that don't have problems, since this don't exist, but is the hotel that can solve all the problems in the best way possible. And Pousada da Morena can solve everything very fast. Service is great, all persons very friendly and ready to help for anything. There is a pool with a great view, were you can see a great sunset. The location is great, near Vila dos Remédios and some great restaurants. The price is fair, not cheap, since nothing is cheap in Noronha, but is a best value for the Island. I totally recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Oasis Atlantico Imperial; City: Fortaleza State of Ceara; Review: Stayed there for work, during one night. It's regular. Big bedroom, but not cosy. It has free wi fi, but the speed is not that great. Great location, in the main beach of Fortaleza, near everything with good restaurants around. For vacation it didn't seem so great. If one day i'll go to Fortaleza for vacation, wont stay there. The price seems good, it's fair for the kind of hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Villa Michelon; City: Bento Goncalves State of Rio Grande do Sul; Review: Stay there for the eastern holiday with my wife. Staff is good and atencious. Breakfast is okay, but not wonderful. The room was big, clean and cosy, with a beautiful view. It seems to be a wonderful hotel to go with kids and the hole family, with lots of activities and place for kids play. But for a couple I think it could be find something more romantic, like Villa Valduga. The location is great, in the middle of the vale dos vinhedos, so it´s great to know the wineyards around. I tottally recommend this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lisbonaire Apartments; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: This is a great place to stay when visiting Lisbon. It's near the city centre and you can walk almost everywhere. There are great restaurants around. The hotel is special, is lika an apart hotel, with services. The check in couldn't be easier. You receive the code from the front door and from the room door and that's it. When you arrive, just need to go to the room. They have an iphone app that works perfectly, and any needs can be tell by this app. Sooner than you can expect, your need is solved. They don't have room service everyday, but this is exactly the proposal. You can feel in your own home. It's a complete apartment. We stayed with our 4 year old daughter and could cook everything for her. We went to market and bought all kinds of things to supply the refrigerator. The only bad thing about our room was a little noise in the night. There's almost no car in the street, but sometime people passes in front of the hotel making noise. But I'm a light sleeper and this couldn't disturb my night. Theres is a parking in the building, that fits only small and medium cars. It's a little dificult to park, but is wonderful to be inside the hotel. If I go back to Lisbon, definitely will stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pontal dos Carneiros; City: Praia dos Carneiros Tamandare State of Pernambuco; Review: It's a perfect place. The beach is one of the most beautiful in Brazil. The only place more beautiful is Fernando de Noronha, so you won't find anything better in the continent. The hotel is amazing. Several bungalows, that stay apart, so you can have a lot of privacy. The rooms are huge and very pleasant and confortable. The swimming pool it´s very beautiful and great to use when the tide is high, since you can´t use the beach in this moment. Staff is very good and always want to please you. This is a place that you can go with family or in a couple. Went with my wife and 5 year daughter and she have a lot of fun. But there was some couple that was having great time either. Also have families bungalows, for several people and It seems even bigger than the normal bungalow. The only downside in our stay was the closing of the pool for mainteinance. But we have a complaint and the hotel solve the problem giving us a discount. So, they know how to handle a problem. The hotel is totally apparted form the city, so you can expect a calm experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Serrambi Resort; City: Ipojuca State of Pernambuco; Review: This resort is great. It was my first experience in a resort and couldn't be better. Went with wife and 5 year old daughter. It's not a big resort but is good with the things offered. Recreation for kids is amazing and I hardly saw my daughter, who wants to expend the hole day playing with the great team of monitors. The beach inside the hotel is wonderful, and you can see several natural pools with different kinds of fishes. The swimming pool is goo, not amazing. Not so big, but very pleasant. You can do scuba dive with the school inside the hotel. The staff is great and allways want to help.Wifi is good and works in the hole hotel, for free. The downside is the prices charged in the hotel. It's not all inclusive, so you have to pay for drinks and lunch. Everything is very expensive. Our dinner was included, and it was okay, not great. The bathroom in the room is a little old, but the room itself is big, with good beds. It´s far from Porto de Galinhas, but you won´t miss it, since you have all you need in the hotel. Something very annoying and even not polite is the warning that say you can´t bring food or drinks, even water to the hotel. With the water costing 4 reais the small bottle, It's impossible to consume it exclusively in the hotel. With it was an all inclusive, I could understand, but not in this way. Anyway, It's nothing that could disturb the wonderful stay, especially because We completely ingnored the warning. I saw a lot of couples in the hotel, but I think it's not the best choice. This is a hotel for families, not for couples.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thalassitra Village Hotel; City: Adamas Milos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: This is a great hotel. Beautiful, well care, with big and cosy room. The breakfast is amazing, made in front of you from a lady that is an amazing cook. All kind of tipical greek food, delicious. The location is perfect, near adamas port. But Milos request a car rental, and the hotel can rent for you, making it easier. They give us very good recomendations. Also, they have a boat that do the round trip in the island and is a must go. The best!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: (OLD MODEL) Seagate Expansion 1TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STBV1000100); Brand: Seagate; Review: I moved all of my data from my "C" drive to the Seagate. I backup my data to another separate external drive. The Seagate installed easily and has been no caused no problem with my retrievals or searches. I am pleased with the result.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: APC Back-UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector (BE750G); Brand: APC; Review: I have most of my computer equipment hooked to this back-up supply. I hope it works if the power goes out. We will see.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SquareTrade 5-Year TV Protection Plan ($250-299.99); Brand: SquareTrade; Review: Haven't needed it but hope it works if I do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TCL LE40FHDE3010 40-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED TV (2014 Model); Brand: TCL; Review: This TV works beautifully. The picture is clear and sound carries nicely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Impecca CDP72 Personal MP3/CD Player with Stereo Earbuds; Brand: Impecca; Review: I hate it. It does not work more than half the time. The sound is good through the speakers but the unit makes a grinding sound which is unnerving. I need to try to return it for credit.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Reminiscences of a Stock Operator; Author: Edwin Lefevre; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Livermore makes you want to become a better trader yourself. This book is a must read for anyone who wants / needs to be reminded on the fundamentals of trading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: it made me laugh so hard and, it made me cry so hard too, and it had this alluring way of making you wanna carry on reading even though its sooo sad. i loved the metaphors they used, and the super apt thoughts about life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Little Book That Beats the Market; Author: Joel Greenblatt; Genres: non-fiction; Review: it felt like a sales book promoting the magic formula and ultimately not telling you what it is till you're basically done with the book. but I do get the take away message: 1) return on capital 2) earnings yield easy read though; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sputnik Sweetheart; Author: Haruki Murakami; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: pretty much left me rather confused and unsettled.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Kite Runner; Author: Khaled Hosseini; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: jaded!!! having super mixed feelings actually and Nooo I don't like how it ended! (spoilers ahead) I actually stopped reading this book midway because I really didn't like guilt tripping with cowardly Amir, but I thought I'd get a go with it again since this book is so highly rated. turns out the tale of redemption really got better after all. but just when I thought it will all end happily, The author had to just make Amir do something retarded like break a broken boys promise of not sending him to the orphanage.. and make sohrab moody wilted and sad till close to the very end. (I guess given the nature of what sohrab had been through it's normal but... this could have been reduced in it's extent) random thoughts I had after reading: 1) if Baba (a Pashtun) eloped w sanaubar in secret, why did Hassan still have distinct hazara features? surely some Pashtun features / similarities w baba would have surfaced. 2) it's always super good then super bad in this cycle. the author has such a good build up and then destroys all of it again and again, throughout the book. and in the end I also felt a little jaded and tortured and stretched to the extremes. eg. winning the kite race and finally gaining babas attention and then watching Amir guilt tripping himself eg. lovely soraya and beautiful relationship but barren eg. super kind hearted people, Ali and Hassan but Ali has polio and Hassan has cleft palette eg. going to Kabul to save sohrab and then have sohrab save him instead. no. he didn't give assef a gd fight at all. he just let assef hit him so he could atone his sins eg. having Amir and Sohrab finally gain some kinship and then destroying it all by having Amir crush a boys promise eg. even the scents too were arranged in this order "The scent of garbanzo beans in spicy sauce hung in the air (super nice smell), mixed with the smell of dung and sweat." (why suddenly infusion of dung man? ) why are the situations always so extreme? but I must say the descriptions were really gd. It really got me into the feeling like I was watching a motion picture. and the main idea/ theme of redemption was awesome. plus the part abt the importance of family love and the building of gd relationships was rather heartwarming too. baba and Amir growing close together in America... the wedding...the shortlived kinship between Amir and Sohrab.. the happiness Rahim khan and Hassan's family shares in babas old house...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paper Towns; Author: John Green; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: John Green is the master of metaphors!!! He definitely has a way to make you keep you engaged even though the storyline is simple. Great coming of age story about a boy who rediscovers himself through a poem and finding a girl. Why I liked it: 1) Super funny side kicks i.e. Ben and his balls. I had such a good laugh. 2) Poetic/ metaphorical that parts of it actually stays with you. i.e. "Forever is composed of nows" / "Maybe we're grass- our roots interdependent that no one is dead as long as someone is still alive" / "but there is all this time between when the cracks start to open up and when we finally fall apart. And it's only in that time that we can see one another, because we see out of ourselves through our cracks and into others through theirs." 3) Underlying message of acceptance. i.e. don't impose on others your thoughts/ imaginations of how you want them to be. just let them BE. "just remember that sometimes the way you think about a person isn't the way they actually are" 4) How true friendship sticks through thick and thin 5) The truth about leaving i.e. "its so hard to leave - until you leave. and then it is the easiest damned thing in the world." though there were moments in the book i was like "Q can you stop re-reading Song of Myself already??!?!?" and I wondered why Q had to find Margo or why was he so obsessed about finding her when he knew so little about her? (she was just a neighbor.. she was the crush) was it that he had to relieve his imaginations of her? but that aside I'm glad he did go ahead with his obsession anyway... coz as teens we all had obsessions one way or another... and through Q's obsession to find Margo he finds himself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Me Before You (Me Before You, #1); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I loved how they fell in love. i loved how it's not overly love at first sight ish or like one of those other erotica novels. their love felt real. and I felt for them. especially the part at Alicia's wedding. (even though it felt rather overly dramatized) I basically loved their relationship, the build up of it and everything. it was the highlight which actually made me feel kinda at peace when I finished this book. but the heart of this novel is pretty much just 2 things 1) the right to die 2) stepping out of your comfort zone / pushing the limits the love story on the other hand was really sort of fuzed into the subtext. I however found the first person narration of Louisa particularly irritating at times. like she is constantly this indecisive person who needs to be told. constantly reminding us of her stupidity when really she isn't THAT DUMB. the part however I found endearing abt her was her 100% effort in her work and her care and concern as a carer and lover to Will. actually there's something I didn't quite like abt all the characters in the book / the way they were viewed in Louisa's pov. I found myself digging through the book not as enthusiastically as I would have because of the narration... thank god the highlight of the book was more abt the build up of will and Louisa's bitter sweet relationship which I must say really nailed it for me despite the irritable narration at times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Help; Author: Kathryn Stockett; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Honestly, the blurb did not excite me one bit but after I read it... oh my, Kathryn Stockett is such a mind blowing storyteller! this story was so well weaved and interconnected, and the little nuances of suspense leaves you wanting for more. the different perspectives interchanging every few chapters create a birds eye view for the reader on the whole situation, like god watching over his people. it made me detached but understand the situation a whole lot better. but I personally didn't really like aibileens broken writing style. got a little difficult to read and understand tho I loved her character a lot. but most of all I love skeeter - the modern day woman trapped in a 1960s woman's body. a woman non conformist, independent and intelligent. now I just can't wait to go catch the movie. see how the characters in here come to life on screen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fangirl; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: halfway through the book I honestly felt like giving up coz it was draggy and boring and Cather was beyond irritating with her sitting in her comfort zone antics and refusing to face reality thing and grudge bearing thing. there was one point I really really felt like slapping her to wake up her idea. and then there was the weird 3rd person writing style and the switching btw story and fan fics which got me rather confused. but then just as troubles brew... suddenly everything just fell into place for Cather. damn she must thank her lucky stars coz they were really aligned. it's true that "nothing can break you unless u let it" same goes for nothing can make u become resolute unless u decide to become that yourself. but for Cather I felt it was more of how people pushed her to a corner to realise this (wren, professor piper, Levi, Reagan.) or maybe she halfheartedly realised coz she was being forced anyway. or that the situation that suddenly fell in her favour ( wren getting alcohol poisoning and Courtney leaving her.. ) which may or may not even have made her grow. so pretty much Cather was one lucky girl who basically had all the nutrients she needed to grow when she didn't want any in the first place. (this part I found quite slappable. WHAT ON EARTH WERE YOU THINKING CATH? PEOPLE WERE TRYING TO HELP YOU AND YOU REFUSED TO BE HELPED?) maybe I can't deal with such characters hahahaha her story suddenly felt more relatable as she started in falling in love. I really liked the 2nd part of the book more. I liked how Cath and Levi's relationship grew... but I thought there were too many scenes of Cather and Levi sitting on each other's laps... (overkill here) but Cather's road to trusting the person u like and then fall in love was really relatable to me in general. I also loved Cath and Reagan's relationship and how it worked. I particularly loved Reagan's fiercely-friendly character. soooo quirky. it was only towards the end of the book did I realise the fics had a relation to Cath's real life. that Cath was Simon.. the insidious humdrum her inner self she was fighting... and Baz... (Levi???) call it slow or did the relation take too long to develop in me cause I felt that the fics broke the main story quite a fair bit. (brain switching/ half told story switching going on here) now why I would rate it 3.5 stars. plain flat line story with irritating character who had problems but at the end of the day gets everything she wants without really solving the main problem. (hmmmmmmm still wondering how was that possible?) but redeeming grace... relatable part abt school, drinking, and relationships. and the last quote "when you break from behind the tree, it's because you want to. it's the first breath after a long dive. branches snap under your feet and the world is hotter and brighter. ready or not, here; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twilight (Twilight, #1); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: couldn't believe i was actually hyped up after reading this book...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: New Moon (Twilight, #2); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Oh my god, its not the end of the world Bella?! So emo and shit, and you have a good friend who can mean so much to you and you don't give a shit too? epic much. And what was with the Bella running past the square so the Edward didn't step into the sunlight and sparkle. that was major ROFL. overly dramatized much.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eclipse (Twilight, #3); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: and i actually didn't finish.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eleanor & Park; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: The first cut is the deepest.... usually... which was rather relatable in most sense. I can't relate to Eleanor's behavior towards the end of the book though, maybe cause I haven't gone through it.. or wouldn't do it (especially if the love was requited which it was in this case) My only concern is that Rainbow Rowell writes rather flat lined stories. I wouldn't say anything was rather climactic at all cause the focus of this book was really on Eleanor and Park's relationship. (In fact some parts were boring.. it wasn't exactly a page turner) But the subtle nuances, little fights and cold wars. heat of the moment things when 2 people are in love were very relatable and Rowell has a way of writing really really funny similes and metaphors! There were parts in the book where I found myself smiling to myself or laughing quietly.. it's really a feel good book. Fave quotes & metaphors: "He made her feel like more than the sum of her parts" (Think finance and math HAHAHAH) "If Eleanor tried to kiss Park, it would be like a real-life version of some little girl making her Barbie kiss Ken. Just smashing their faces together." "She was just bored, and she thought you were mysterious and quiet - like, "still waters run deep." I told her that sometimes still waters just run still." (HAHAHA) "Thinking about going out with Park, in public, was kind of like thinking about taking your helmet off in space." "Desperate was white noise, as far as Eleanor was concerned - it was the hope that pulled at her heart with dirty little fingers." "Eleanor was always seeing him in unexpected places. It was like their lives were overlapping lines, like they had their own gravity. Usually, that serendipity felt like the nicest thing the universe had ever done for her." "The world rebuilt itself into a better place around him" "But it's up to us ...' he said softly. 'It's up to us not to lose this." This however was the WEIRDEST metaphor - "his eyes were so green they could turn carbon dioxide into oxygen." (how do green eyes turn co2 to o2 seriously?!?!) but 3.5* for weird ass ending / weird ass Eleanor behavior and not much of an exciting kicker in the plot. (Why wasn't there any resolution on her troubled mom or vengeance on Ritchie?! Also what's with the sick note writing? Finding out who wrote them made the whole situation rather lame.); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Divergent (Divergent, #1); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: General Thoughts: 1) Great action sequences but I'm not sure I liked the writing style. Too plain and matter of factly for my liking 2) Tris seems to just know exactly the solution to the problems she faced just like that. Like epiphanies came about that simply in life (really?! Is it that easy?) 3) Tobias 'Four' Eaton is character perfection. Masculine, subtle, romantic but yet not super showy or head over heels for Tris. No sensitive new age guy involved here. And he respects Tris' strengths. If I had to ship a male lead... he's probably the one. 4) Probably one of the best relationship developments I've seen in an action/ thriller/ dystopian novel. I like how they're just both sure of themselves and it's just them and no other 3rd party person involved. clean, sweet, honest love. lol. 5) I admire Tris' determination and perseverance a lot and I think there's a lot of great sub characters in the book which makes the whole story sort of flow seamlessly 6) Not too big a fan on injecting serums that control minds... plus the faction system is really really flawed, doomed sooner or later (but then again, no flaw no story) favourite quotes: Fear doesn't shut you down; it wakes you up. it is when you are acting selflessly that you are at your bravest. I believe in ordinary acts of bravery, in the courage that drives one person to stand up for another. Preparation eradicates cowardice Half of bravery is perspective. Book to movie comparison: I am glad I watched the movie before I read the book (or should I say I read till the choosing ceremony and then I watched the movie) and yessss the characters were perfectly cast. especially Tobias/ Tris/ Eric. I didn't quite like the jumbling of initiation stages/ events in the movie cause it made Tris appear weaker than she really was. They could have also played up Peter's malice a little more - spice things up a little. But it was a good change in making Jeanine leading antagonist so there was more closure to the first book. I am pretty mixed about whether I liked the book or the movie better. I'll probably put it 50:50 and that they're complementary to each other. the movie helps give a face to the name, a visual for the action sequence etc so yeah... can't wait to see Tris and Tobias on screen again though!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Insurgent (Divergent, #2); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Action packed from start to finish! (probably why this was such an enjoyable read.. and why I was engrossed over this book the entire week) What I liked: 1) Action and more action - makes you turn the page. Probably the reason why I can't wait for it to appear on the big screen next year.. cause the action is too intense 2) There's a lot more development in the storyline... conspiracies / truths/ deception/ guilt/ love/ taking sides etc etc... multifaceted storyline with a huge climatic build up but...... (see below) 3) Favourite scene is probably the part with Christina forgiving Tris.. and pg 711 when Tobias says he will be her family now. 4) I liked how Tris and Tobias relationship took a back seat and that there were apparent tensions between them (goes to show what every couple goes has to go through.. trials and tribulations.. issues on trust and managing expectations. Tobias vulnerable side also shows quite a fair bit which goes to show a lot about him on the inside (there's still a lot of sensitive in there) Favourite quotes: "People, I have discovered, are layers and layers of secrets. You believe you know them, that you understand them, but their motives are always hidden from you, buried in their own hearts. You will never know them, but sometimes you decide to trust them" "the value of a sacrifice lies in its necessity," "Maybe I was afraid to trust him with something so personal as my devotion. Or afraid that I did not know what it was to love someone. But now I think the scary thing was not saying it before it was almost too late. Not saying it before it was almost too late for me." What I disliked or found strange 1) I really hated the fact that Ms. Prior had to act heroic 100% of the time. heroic to the point of idiocy that I wanted to just slap her countless of times. 2) storyline flaws which obviously became pretty clear in this book.. i.e. coming out alive from execution just cause peter did something in the lab?!?! Tobias suddenly believing her point of view at the very last moment (I thought if insurgent ended with Tobias not believing her, it would have been more climatic and it would created a huge NEED for me to read allegiant. but since he BELIEVED her side of the story and they kissed and made up, the need isn't that great anymore.) why does Jeanine want to protect the secret file? I'm sure it's gonna sound like a stupid reason what's devastating outside the fence? why does it SUDDENLY come into the picture just cause Marcus is the ONLY person who knows about this? why does tris SUDDENLY believes that this is worth betraying Tobias for? other than the fact that her parents died for this info and Jeanine is willing to do crazy things to protect this info? WHY?! i am betting the revelation at the end will probably sound stupid enough but I'll take; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allegiant (Divergent, #3); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** 4 stars for quality action and good closure. However, draggy beginning and 1 big major storyline flaw That wasn't soooo bad! I remember a lot of people saying how the ending really sucked and stuff but I really thought there was quite a good closure to the whole trilogy. I mean I was spoilered the ending prior to reading this final installment and it did stall my reading a little.. in addition to fact that there was a pretty drastic switch from Insurgent to Allegiant and the whole info overload about the GP and GD drama which made it more difficult to continue reading. I was indeed bored for lik 50% of the time cause there was no excitement and the info led to a lot of confusion. But once the action came in, there was no turning back. Mega page turning! Best part? There was "necessity in it's sacrifice" (see insurgent) It totally won me over - the necessary heroine. Other great parts: 1) I liked how Tobias was added as a narrator so we can take a peek into his thoughts. And I liked how he addresses issues in a mature way most of the time 2) The feels.. super well written. Chapter 36 when Tris and Tobias forgives and they make up. Chapter 56 when Christina comes to help Tobias get over himself. (Christina is such a great character however broken she may be) and not forgetting the Epilogue on the zip lining. 3) Obviously the action!!!! 4) How Tobias comes to terms with himself and his past 5) The closure of the trilogy. the new life and the mending of the broken. Not so great parts: 1) This bit bugs me a lot: If the bureau were promoting pure genes then why did they design the faction system (GDs)? and why are the divergents (GPs) labelled dangerous and the factionless given the worst lives? This totally goes against the cause for the bureaus experiments anyway..It's as if the experiments were there to contain and procreate more GDs and I think this is a very big flaw from the very beginning. 2) Tris has 9 lives throughout the trilogy then finally uses them all up in the most ordinary way. What I find most ridiculous is she always manages to survive in the most unlikely way possible... which is in a way very anticlimactic!!! (Actually all that was bound to happen with all the heroine work going on and running revolution after revolution - "a fire that burns too bright does not last long") but seriously .... resisting death serum is the same as Peter sneaking paralyzing potion to her instead. hahahha I mean come on you can come up with another climactic way right? Like omit this whole overcoming death serum bit? it was soooo lame when she survived it. I was close to eye rolling. Things really could have been more realistic at this point. 3) Why do the people resurrect from the dead???? But honestly apart from the flaw which I've mentioned; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rosie Project (Don Tillman, #1); Author: Graeme Simsion; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Great feel good book! And it was so funny too. Thought it was honestly absurd sometimes with the way the DNA collection got so crazy and how everything just went full circle...for nothing (almost) and for love...I actually enjoyed it immensely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: P.S. I Love You; Author: Cecelia Ahern; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: 3.5 stars! Good story about overcoming grief but mostly really predictable plots. Holly got irritating at times when she was just wallowing away in grief, but I loved how clumsy she and her friends were at times. I also loved Sharon a lot cause she is such a great best friend. This book still managed to tear jerk me twice - 1) when John was telling her to learn to live. (i really loved this wake up call) 2) when Gerry wrote his last envelope and when Holly opened to read it. (even though this was super predictable); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking; Author: Malcolm Gladwell; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: 4.5 stars! bloody insightful and super interesting. it reminded me a lot of PL1101E introduction to psychology back in university where we had to take IATs for grad students research as part of the program... and of course the rest of the psych things in this book. As much as I learnt a lot about the power of the mind and the power of snap judgements... I think the crux of gaining such power can only be done by truly the most experienced cause only then have they gathered enough experience to make an accurate decision of things / able to thin slice things... so perhaps the general take away for me is to... focus on what I'm good at and specialize/ practice in it: only then can I make better snap judgements.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing; Author: Marie Kondo; Genres: non-fiction; Review: The spring cleaning technique and sequence is great for decluttering ! the question "does it spark joy" really does wonders! however i was not a fan of the greeting your home part/ thanking your things like they're alive part (i found that bit really weird.); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Blue Dog Bakery | Dog Treats | All-Natural | Peanut Butter & Molasses; Brand: Blue Dog Bakery; Review: These dog treats where just as promised by Amazon. The price saved some money from purchasing this item at stores in my hometown. I was pleased with the delivery time as well. I will order this item again when I need more. Our black lab loves these and will perform many tricks for one of these treats.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Dog Bakery | Dog Treats | All-Natural | Peanut Butter & Molasses; Brand: Blue Dog Bakery; Review: These dog treats where just as promised by Amazon. The price saved some money from purchasing this item at stores in my hometown. I was pleased with the delivery time as well. I will order this item again when I need more. Our black lab loves these and will perform many tricks for one of these treats.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feline Greenies Dental Cat Treats Multiple Flavors; Brand: Greenies; Review: Good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feline Greenies Dental Cat Treats; Brand: Greenies; Review: Good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feline Greenies Dental Cat Treats; Brand: Greenies; Review: Good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Ridge Tahoe; City: Stateline Lake Tahoe Nevada Nevada; Review: This is the second week of our 2-week vacation. I looked forward to coming here after spending a hot week in Las Vegas. We traded our week at another timeshare to come to The Ridge Tahoe. We have 2-bedroom suite that is spacious but a little dated but nothing that we can't live with. We are active people and the first morning we were here I looked forward to going to a boot camp. I went to the facility where it was held and told that not enough people signed up (it wasn't posted anywhere that it was necessary) but the other reason was the instructor was in Sacramento. So which was it, not enough people or no instructor? Later on a woman in the Marketplace asked me if I had planned to go to the boot camp. When I told her I did, she said she had as well and was really upset that it was cancelled as that happens all the time. Hmmmm. That night, my husband gets a call from the front desk that they don't have our credit card info which I saw him hand to the woman at registration when we checked in. My husband pointed out we couldn't have checked in unless we'd provided a CC and the guy agreed and said he'd check into it further. This morning I got a call from management that they didn't have our CC info and we had an outstanding balance in the Marketplace and I was told that "you people need to bring a CC to the front desk." I was really insulted by that remark. This was an older woman who made the call too -- someone who I think should be able to speak to a guest in a better tone especially since the problem was theirs not ours. There is a Kids Club here which we looked forward to putting our daughter into. We made a reservation but got a call back that one of the teachers was sick and only 10 kids could be accommodated and our daughter wouldn't be one of them. Another disappointment. The highlight was being able to get her into a beginner tennis class instead. The tennis pro was very good with the children and remembered all of their names which I thought remarkable since there were 9 children and he does this all day long. My daughter does want to go back on Thursday for another class. Overall, I'd think twice before coming here again. Granted there are a lot of activities for free (a nice movie theatre is on-sight) but the management leaves something to be desired.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Tahoe Truckee; City: Truckee Lake Tahoe California California; Review: We stayed one night during Ironman Lake Tahoe. Hotel was on the bike route for the race so perfect location to watch that portion of race. It was also very close to Squaw Valley. Rooms very very comfortable. Great breakfast assortment in the morning. Would definitely like to go back during ski season!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Reno; City: Reno Nevada; Review: Thank you for a great stay. We were scheduled for a 2-night stay and had to check out ahead of time. The front desk was very helpful when I gave them the news. I should also say the hotel was completely sold out as there was a lot of snow at Mt. Rose so I'm sure there was no problem rebooking the room but still the staff was very accommodating with check-in and check-out. We will be back again. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Moab; City: Moab Utah; Review: This hotel was a pleasant surprise. It is the first hotel entering Moab and walking distance to Arches National Park. The hotel is brand new and so everything is modern. There was a special hotel room for blind people with a special button to open the door (room was next door to ours). There is free breakfast in the morning (waffles/eggs, etc.) and checkout is 12 PM which is very generous. Staff was very friendly and helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Seattle Sea Tac Airport; City: SeaTac Washington; Review: We stayed here to be close to the airport as we had a very early morning flight. The check-in was very easy. Karen was very helpful when she learned we'd be leaving before breakfast and arranged for 3 breakfast bags to be ready at 4:30 AM for my family and I. The room was nice and quiet considering how close we were to airport. Dropping car off next morning at Rental Return was very convenient to hotel plus there are gas stations nearby to fill-up prior to returning. I hope to go back here again when we aren't more rushed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Olympia; City: Olympia Washington; Review: We stayed here one night to attend wedding nearby. Staff was very helpful. Teresa at the front desk does a wonderful job maintaining the front desk and attending to everyone's needs. Hotel was clean. Good continental breakfast in the morning. Nice and quiet. Can't ask for anything more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Biltmore Hotel Suites; City: Santa Clara California; Review: Our non-profit recently used The Biltmore Hotel for a conference.Everyone in management and staff worked very hard to make sure the conference was successful. Everyone who attended was very impressed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites San Jose Santa Clara; City: Santa Clara California; Review: We had a certificate to stay at a Marriott and were running out of time to use it. We decided to stay at a place close to home. We are happy that we stayed at TownePlace Suites. It is very quiet yet right off of Highway 101 and Bowers/Great America Parkway. The staff were very welcoming. There was a free breakfast that had quite a variety of items including make-your-own waffles. The rooms were very roomy with a kitchenette. I would highly recommend staying here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel de la Paix Paris; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: My family and I stayed here for a week. It was our first time in Paris and I was glad I chose this neighborhood hotel. It was close to some wonderful bistros, laundry, markets, public transportation and so much more. We enjoyed the breakfast every morning. Monique was very welcoming and made sure you had everything you needed. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend a stay at this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: To LOVE-Ru; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, School, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: To LOVE-Ru OVA; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, School, Sci-Fi, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Motto To LOVE-Ru; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, School, Sci-Fi, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Sword Art Online; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Shingeki no Kyojin; Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Kill la Kill; Genres: Action, Comedy, School, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: রোল নাম্বার শূন্য; Author: Sumanto Aslam; Genres: ; Review: srltaayy maakhaano glp / glper pltt-ttaa sundr / kintu, critrgulaar byys aarekttu beshii hle bhaalo ht / shesser diker ghttnaagulo cm[?]kaar chilo!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: একাত্তরের এক দল দুষ্টু ছেলে; Author: Anisul Hoque; Genres: ; Review: aage ble nei taaraa km dilaam kyaan / 3 ttaa taaraa dite caaichilaam / kintu, eksmyy dekhi lekhaa - cttttgraam theke naa-ki shekh saaheber knntth bhese aasche! crm mithyaacaar / taai dui taaraa dilaam / ekgheyyemi dhraano bi / brnnnaa bhNgiio bhaalo laage naai / ( ei dhrner bi prraar byys ki aami paar kre phelechi? ); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sun Is Also a Star; Author: Nicola Yoon; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Not my favourite flavoured cup of tea;but, loved it ! aaslei cm[?]kaar ekttaa bi / brnnaa bhnggi ntun laagche / erkm bi aage prri naai / (RJ Palacio'r Wonder ttaao brnnaa bhnggimaayy eki rkm ); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Test (The Princess Tales, #2); Author: Gail Carson Levine; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: chott glp; chottder glp / prrte bhaaloi laaglo /; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: উপেন্দ্রকিশোরের ছোটদের সেরা গল্প; Author: Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury; Genres: paranormal, children, fantasy; Review: glpgulo asaadhaarn! prthme prrechilaam " ttonaa o ttunir glp " / ei glp ye bite thaakte paare, settaa bhebei aashcry htaam! aammur kaach theke kiNbaa phupuder kaache ye glpgulaa kichudin aageo shunechi, segulo ekhn nije nije prrtechi -ettaa bhebei shihrit htaam / ei glpguloi aamaar saamne ekttaa ntun jgt unmocit kreche - biyyer jgt - ekhno yekhaane bicrn krchi....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: মূলধারা: '৭১ (Muldhara '71); Author: miidul haasaan; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: muktiyuddhkaaliin prbaasii srkaarer krmkaandd niyye bittaa lekhaa hiche / bhaart srkaarer yuddhkaaliin bhuumikaa niyye byaakhyaa daaNrr kraanor mt khoraak aache bittaate / ekhaane lekhk kaauke khubekttaa dossaarop kren naai / tbe dui-ekjnke baaNcaanor ekttaa cessttaa ye tini krechen, settaa blaa yaayy /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fairy's Mistake (The Princess Tales, #1); Author: Gail Carson Levine; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: glper bi ; priir glp / aamaader desher rupkthaar mt atttaa aakrssniiy' mne hy' naai / ( bhinn bhaassaa -ekttaa kaarn hte paare) tbe,smaaptittaa sundr chilo / bittaar khoNj pey'echilaam ey'aar-uimen'er kaache / bittaa pdd'te naaki ghnttaakhaanik smy' legechil taar / hum,pdd'te ghnttaakhaanik smy'-i laagche / tbe bittaa khuNje pete jaan praay' shess hiy'aa gechilo /; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: স্কুলের নাম পথচারী; Author: Muhammed Zafar Iqbal; Genres: children, fiction; Review: asaadhaarnn ekttaa bi / iish / aami ydi erkm ekttaa skuler saathe yukt hte paartaam!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: রুহান রুহান; Author: Muhammed Zafar Iqbal; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: bittaa tthik baijnyaanik klpkaahinii hyye uttheche ki-naa settaa niyye prshn utthte paare; tbe klpkaahinii hisebe bitti ye asaadhaarnn taa maantei hbe / 12/13 bchrer ekjn kishorer jny upyukt ekttaa bi / bittaa aamaar brr boner kaach theke paaoyyaa / tini tkhn iddene pren / ddhaakaa theke eksaathei baarri phirchilaam / aasaar pthei bittaa praayy shess kre pheli / raat 11 ttaar dike bittaa prraa shess hyy; aamaar ekhno mne aache /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Alchemist; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: ribhiute dekhlaam aneker kaache bittaa bhaalo laage naai / kintu aamaar kaache-to bhaaloi laaglo / um, ettaa blaa yaayy ye, paaolo koyyelho ekhaane islaam dhrmer upr baarrib kaaj krechen / ettaake kichuttaa inspaaireshnaal ttaaiper bio blaa yete paare / aamaar bndhu, dipu'r kaache bittaar ekttaa anudit kpi chilo ; oittaai aami prrechi /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Princess Sonora and the Long Sleep (The Princess Tales, #3); Author: Gail Carson Levine; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: besh upbhogy rupkthaar glp /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: বন্দুকবাজ; Author: Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay; Genres: ; Review: chott chott besh ky'ektti glp aache ekhaane / sbguloi cm[?]kaar! umm,glpgulote haalkaa romaanttiktaar chaap ry'eche...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ছোট্ট রাজকন্যা; Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: besh sundr ekttaa bi / ekttaa chott meyyeke ghire smgr kaahinii / anubaad-ttaa bhaalo chilo /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cinderellis and the Glass Hill (The Princess Tales, #4); Author: Gail Carson Levine; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ebhaarej rettiN 3.78 kyaan? aamito paarle 6 taaraa ditaam / . aamaar spner raajknyaar jny bittaa lisstt kre raakhlaam / oke prrte dibo! ( tomaar dekhaa pete aar kt derii paanyjerii? :p); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: পূর্বাভাস; Author: Sukanta Bhattacharya; Genres: poetry; Review: sbgulo kbitaa-i sundr -settaa blbo naa / tbe sbgulo kbitaar mdhyei chott chott baartaa aache ; mnussytber baartaa /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ওজের জাদুকর (Oz, #1); Author: L. Frank Baum; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: diipu'r kaach theke niy'e bitti pdd'echilaam / bhaassaantrH enaay'et rsul sundr anubaad / chotttt mey'e, ddrsi, ekdin jhdd'e udd'e yaay' ; cle yaay' ek ntun ajaanaa deshe - maackinder deshe / shuru hy' or eddbhenycaar.......; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: For Biddle's Sake (The Princess Tales, #5); Author: Gail Carson Levine; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Pink, gold, blue. I choose you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: তোত্তো-চান: জানলা ধরে দাঁড়িয়ে থাকা ছোট্ট মেয়েটা; Author: Tetsuko Kuroyanagi; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, children, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: asaadhaarn ekttaa bi !!! aamito bhaabchilaam ettaa ekttaa glp / athc jaapaane naa-ki skulttaa chilo ! ish ...aami ydi prrte paartaam !!! prtidin, paahaadd' theke saagr theke khaaoyyaar icchaa jaagtaache /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: নিমিদের শহরে কোলা মিয়া ও রাজকুমারী রাতাতা; Author: maashudul hk; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: aah! cm[?]kaar ekttaa bi / 27 taarikh baarri yaab / tkhn ttrene bse bse prrb erkmi icche chilo / kintu , paarlaam naa / :/ riyyaalli !! du pej prre rekhe dibo ; erkm cintaa thaakaa stbeo thaamtei prlaam naa / :3 ( eyyaar uimen / / kaaunttddaaun shuru krte paaro / ddisembre er ekttaa kpi tumi paabaa / ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fairy's Return (The Princess Tales, #6); Author: Gail Carson Levine; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: ekttaa gopn mishne naamchilaam / ei sirijer sbgulo glp "eyyaar-uimener" aagei shess kre phelbo...! ei maatr mishn shess hlo / sbgulo glpi bhaalo laagche / kintu, ei ( dyaa pheiri's rittaarn) bittaate ye jokgulo blche taar beshiirbhaag-i chilo shbder uccaarn smprkit / ...... iNreji lokaal shbdgulo aamaar pricit naa hoyyaayy -anekgulo joks bujhte paari naai / kono shRdyybaan byaakti aachen ki -yini oi byaapaare saahaayy krte paarben? agrim dhnybaad / ( anugrh puurbk dhnybaader prtiuttre 27 ttaa daaNt khelaaiyyaa haasi diyyen naa :p); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ছাপ্পান্নো হাজার বর্গমাইল; Author: Humayun Azad; Genres: fiction; Review: jkhny ekttaa bi / anek sty kthaa aache ; kintu, egulo ebhaabe noNraa bhaassaayy lekhaar kono maane naai / bittaa etoi jghny ye -bittaa prraar smyy kbhaar pejttaa khule aalaadaa kre raakhchi / ( bhyy chilo, ydi keu aamaake ei bittaa prrte dekhe phele! ); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: সাজঘর; Author: Humayun Ahmed; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: bittaa prrechilaam lukiyye lukiyye / tkhn 6sstth/7m shrenniite prri / nissddh jiniss ghraan peyyei muult bittaa prraa shuru kri / ( nishci ettaa kono bhaalo kaaj chilo naa / ) . bittaa sNgrh krechilaam "chott aanttir" kaach theke ( ebN, abshyi naa jaaniyye) / bittaa ekttuo bhaalo laage naai / humaayyun aahmeder ye bigulaa prbrtiite prraa hiche segulor mdhye ettaai nikRsstt /; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: বাচ্চা ভয়ংকর কাচ্চা ভয়ংকর; Author: Muhammed Zafar Iqbal; Genres: thriller, children, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: aamaader jelaa grnthaagaare bse bittaa prrechi / piccigulaar kthaa shune (!) khub haasi paacchil / kintu haaste paarchilaam naa / kennaa, laaibrerite jorre shbd kraa nissiddh / niyymttaa pribrtn kraa drkaar / antt haasaa-ttaake jaayyej kraa uci[?] :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: নিতু আর তার বন্ধুরা; Author: Muhammed Zafar Iqbal; Genres: thriller, children, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: 2002 er dike bittibhite ekttaa naattk dekhechilaam / khubi bhaalo laagchil / naattkttaar naam pre aar mne krte paari naai / 2012 te jaaphr ikbaaler bigulaa prre phelaar ttaargett nei / eksmyy ei bittaa prraa shuru kri ; aar tkhni dekhi -aare, ettaato seittaa!! besh bhaalo laagchilo / (bittaa prrechilaam aamaader jelaa grnthaagaarer bse ; klej phaaNki diyye :p); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: সায়েন্স ফিকশন বিচিত্রা; Author: udy' haakim; Genres: ; Review: saay'ens phey'aare bittaa pursskaar hisebe pey'echilaam / glpgulaa besh sundr / tbe , saabdhaan !! raater ghum haaraam kre debaar jny ythesstt bhy'Nkr ttaaiper kichu glpo ekhaane aache /; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tales of Beedle the Bard; Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: chott chott glp niyye saajaano ; prrte bhaaloi legechil / baaNlaayy anudit ekttaa piddieph sNskrn prrechilaam / koyyaalitti chil ekdm baaje / konmte akssrgulaa bujhaa gyaache /; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ডাঁটি ভাঙা চশমা রাফিদ; Author: Sumanto Aslam; Genres: ; Review: sbuj ddaayyerir dhaarnaattaa aamaar kaache bhaalo laagche / :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: প্যারাডক্সিক্যাল সাজিদ; Author: Arif Azad; Genres: ; Review: prrlum...... ebN mjaa paailum / ghttnaar prbaah tthik chil.....prrte khaaraap laage naai / mjaar bypaar hlo , aami ye piddieph ttaa prrchi oittaa tairii krchil kono ek prtipkss / taaraa aariph aajaadke bhul prmaan kraar jny prtittaa adhyaayy shesse kyyek laain kre likhechen / oilaaingulaa pirraa .......:p haayyre gaadhaa !!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shikwa and Jawab-i-Shikwa: Iqbal's Dialogue with Allah; Author: Muhammad Iqbal; Genres: young-adult, poetry, fiction; Review: emnitei kbitaar bi km prraa hyy .....bittaa prrlaam aar bhaalobese phellaam / ktbaarye prrechi !! taarpro baarbaar prri ...... prrte icche kre / ( ikbaal sNsd 'er prkaash kraa anubaadttaa prrechi .....saathe iNreji aar urdu chilo ; d'ttaar konottaai bhaalo laage naai ! ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ব্যোমকেশ সমগ্র; Author: Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: prthm dik diyye bhaali laagche ......shess diyyaa bhaalo laage naai ....mne hiche , eki kaahinii ghuraai phiraai bltaache / ( bittaa diipu shubhr bhaai theke aanchilo ); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1); Author: Jeff Kinney; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, graphic, fiction; Review: prrte bhaalo laagche ; kintu puraaddaai birktikr / (!) aamaar ye kyyek ddjn ttu-bi-brn picci aache .....oraa ydi erkm hyy, taahle aami puraai shyaass / :/ tbe , aamaar prinses aache naa ! tini tthiki sbkichu saamliyye niben / :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: মনের মানুষ; Author: Sunil Gangopadhyay; Genres: fiction; Review: bhaalo laagche ..... laalnke niyye lekhaa ( diipur bi ); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: হ্যারি পটার অ্যান্ড দি ফিলসফারস স্টোন (হ্যারি পটার, #১); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 2004 theke 2015 !!! ( angkn bittaa prrte dichilo 2004 e ......bittaa prraa shyaass krchi 15 te aaisaa / ); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia #1); Author: C.S. Lewis; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: competition competition !! eyyaar uimener aagei sirijttaa shess krbo / ( abshy , tini ekhno prraai shuru kren naai / maatri priikssaa shess hoyyaayy tini naaki kichudin ghumer deshe polo khelben :3 ) kthaa oittaa naa / kthaa hilo , bittaa shess kraar pr ekdm shesse lekhaa ' Book two ' sirijer 1m bi naa prrei 2yy bi pirraa phelchi ! :'( 'The Magician's Nephew' naarniyyaar prthm bi / :'(; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: সঞ্চয়িতা; Author: Rabindranath Tagore; Genres: poetry, romance; Review: anekgulo sundr kbitaa aache ..... ( bittaa haaiskul theke uphaar peyyechilaam ......bidhaan syaarer aamle ); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: আমরা হেঁটেছি যারা; Author: Imtiar Shamim; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: raat baahinii , din baahinii aar jlpaai baahiniir glp / prtittaa laain-i mne geNthe raakhaar mt / kintu, jaati hisebe t aamraa aaljheimaare aakraant / dekhaa yaak -ktttuku mne thaake /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: এসো কলম মেরামত করি; Author: Abu Taher Misbah; Genres: ; Review: shbder stthik pryyog shekhaar kssetre bitti saahaayy krte paare .......; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: আমার দেখা রাজনীতির পঞ্চাশ বছর; Author: Abul Mansur Ahmed; Genres: history, biography, children, historical fiction; Review: aamaader raajnaitik itihaas jaante caan ? ....taahle, bittaa prraa aapnaar jny phrj / klaas eitte thaakaakaaliin prthmbaarer mt bittaa prri / aami purno ekttaa bhaarsn prrchi ....muul maalik ' aabul hosen ' ( cinlen naa ???? aamaader ' aabuillaare cinlen naa !!! ) bittaa konoekbhaabe naanaar kaache aasche( tini ceyyaarmyaan chilen ) .... taarpr maamaa bittaa prre ( yini ddhaabi'te chaatrliiger sh:smpaadk chilen )......... erpr , bittaa aamaar haate aase / ( to bujhtei paarchen ....aamaar raajnaitik jiibn puraai phkphkaa , dyuti chrraano :p :p) ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Magician's Nephew; Author: C.S. Lewis; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: dyaa laayyn, uic endd oyyaarddrb theke ei prbttaa beshi bhaalo laaglo /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grant's Atlas of Anatomy, 13th Edition [Paperback]; Author: Agur; Genres: ; Review: ydio nittaar'ttaai beshi cle......tbuo aamaar kaache mne hyy , ettaai bhaalo / priikssaayy paasher jny nittaarer biklp hyyto ekhno naai ; kennaa, maasl ettaacmentt kiNbaa bon/bhiseraa maarkiN -sb ek pRsstthaayy dekhaano aache / anydike, graanttser subidhaa hlo .....aapni ydi chbigulo ekek kre dekhe yaan , tbe puro sisttettaa maathaayy geNthe yaabe ; aar, 'cikitsaa bijnyaane ' maathaayy geNthe yaaoyyaattaai pryyojn /; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Horse and His Boy (Chronicles of Narnia, #3); Author: C.S. Lewis; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ( shhrer ) naamgulo bdddd ktthin ....ekttu shj naam bybhaar krle emn kiiibaa kssti ht ! >_; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prince Caspian (Chronicles of Narnia, #4); Author: C.S. Lewis; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: shesser dike prrte birkt laagche.......; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Chronicles of Narnia, #5); Author: C.S. Lewis; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: shesser dike bhaalo laagche....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Little Prince; Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: chottder niyye lekhaa / brrder jny lekhaa / ki aache bittite ? -blaa hbe naa ki niyye lekhaa ? -blaa hbe naa ruupkthaar glp? -blaa hbe naa shikssaamuulk ? -blaa hbe naai ## bittaa prre dekhen / ( byys 16'r km ? bittaa smbhbt aapnaar jny lekhaa naa / ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: সূর্যের দিন; Author: Humayun Ahmed; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: muktiyuddh kendriik bi / shudhu ettuku mne raakhlei clbe - yuddh aar yuddher dlilptr yemn ek naa ; temni, 'yuddher dlil ' aar yuddhkendriik glpo ek naa /; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: জোছনা ও জননীর গল্প; Author: Humayun Ahmed; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: ettaa ye muktyuddh niyye rcit .....prraar aage kono dhaarnaai chilo naa / asaadhaarn ekttaa bi !! aamaar kaache mne hiche , tkhnkaar absthaa ermi chilo / aamaader yuddhgulo erkm krei hichilo / ( haasuinyaar baahiinittaake atirnjn mne hiche ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia, #7); Author: C.S. Lewis; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 13 aar 14 naambaar adhyaayy prrte birkt laagche / >_< ( *kmpittishn kmplittedd :D ); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: রক্তাক্ত ভারত; Author: Naseem Hijazi; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: deshbhaag niyye lekhaa / puraai phaaul ekttaa bi / ( t[?]kaaliin raajnaitik prekssaaptte bittaa tthik aache / kintu , prtipksske ebhaabe aakrmnn kraattaa aamaar kaache bhaalo laage naai ); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: গালিভরের সফরনামা; Author: Abul Mansur Ahmed; Genres: children, fiction; Review: rmy rcnaa / prthm aNshttaa besh mjaar !!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: মিলুর জনৎ; Author: Mahasweta Devi; Genres: ; Review: prribaar cessttaa krlum ebN birkt hiyyaa raakhiyyaa dilum :/; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Little House in the Big Woods (Little House, #1); Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: daarun ekttaa bi ! baatt, 'phaarmaar byy ' kiNbaa ' littl haauj an dyaa preiri ' r mt atttaa bhaalo laage naai / :/; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: রঙরুট; Author: Baren Basu; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: 'dusspraapy' hisebe cinhit kraa ;naamttaao adbhut / taai prre phellaam / lekhaa dbitiiyy bishbyuddher smyy'ke ghire / '50 e prkaashit , 16 tti bhaassaayy anudit / aashaa kri tthkben naa / [url]/; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ওঙ্কার; Author: Ahmed Sofa; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: maatr 38 peij .....lobhe prei prraa / erpr ? kichuttaa htaasaa, kichuttaa aashaa,diirghshbaas, mussttibddh haat , .......; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: গল্পগুলো ছোটদের ( গল্পগুলো ছোটদের , # ২ ); Author: Shahjahan Abdali; Genres: ; Review: glper thimgulo sundr / baatt sttaail bhaalo naa :/ ( ekdm shess 3 pRsstthaa jurre kichu chrraa aache ; prrte besh aaraam laaglo); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: থ্রি : টেন এ এম; Author: Nick Pirog; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: chotttt adbhut sundr ekttaa bi / anubaadttaao cm[?]kaar !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: থ্রি : ফরটি সিক্স এ এম; Author: Nick Pirog; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: glper jny 'shuuny' anubaader jny ' caar ' grr = 2 *** ntuntb chilo naa ! maane , aamaar kaache mne hiche , ekirkm kaahinii aami aageo kothaao prrchi :/ ** goyyendaaraa nishci etokhaani bokaa naa ye ,ykhn nyaashnaal ddaattaabejer saathe aanguler chaap milche naa ; tkhn blbe -' hyyto aanguler chaapttaa dokaaner kono krmcaariir ' !; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: শূন্য; Author: Humayun Ahmed; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: saayyens phikshn lekhaar cessttaa kraa hiche ; ' 0' niyye / kaaro ydi phibonaacci sNkhyaa niyye kono dhaarnaa naa theke thaake ; tbe hyyto bitti prraar pr phibonaacci dhaaraa niyye kichuttaa aagrh jnmaabe /; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ইরিনা; Author: Humayun Ahmed; Genres: thriller, children, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: saayyens phikshn ? ki jaani bhaau :/ .....at kichu bujhi naa / aamaar kaache eittaare ekttaa sundr premer glp mne hiche / :p; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ১৯৭১; Author: Humayun Ahmed; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: bhaalo laage naai / ( anyaany kichu biyyer saathe kaahiniir mil khuNje paaichi ....... bhaalo naa laagaar ettaa ekttaa kaarn hte paare ); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: By the Shores of Silver Lake (Little House, #5); Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: sebaar anubaad prrechi / mne hcche , anubaad kraar smyy maajhkhaan diyye anek gulo adhyaayy baad deoyyaa hiche / :/; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: পেন্সিলে আঁকা পরী; Author: Humayun Ahmed; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: alp kichukssn prraar pr sndeh hlo eittaa aabaar ' saajghr ' ttaaiper bi kinaa ! -_- yaak , ettaa oi ttaaiper kono bi chilo naa /; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: বাদশাহ নামদার; Author: Humayun Ahmed; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, children, poetry, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: er aage glpaakaare aamaader itihaas niyye kichu bi prrechilaam ; iNrejiite ; laahor theke prkaashit / baaNlaayy erkm sundr ektti bi prre bhaalo laaglo / ( smbhbt biyyer kono smpaadk chilen naa ; taai du yaayygaayy ye naam bibhraatt aache -settaa kaaro cokhe pre ni ); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: থ্রী কমরেডস; Author: Erich Maria Remarque; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: prthm diker kichu pej prrte giyye ekgheyyemi ese giyyechilo / kintu taarpr ? purottaai asaadhaarn !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: নিকোলাস রোজারিওর ছেলেরা; Author: Shahriar Kabir; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: cinggaaliN cinggaaliN ciN ciN co , bhuumyaaraaN bhuumyaaraaN bhum bhyaam bho , cinggaali bhuumyaaraaN ci pu paa, byyskaautt byyskaautt raa raa raa ! :3 **maatr ekbaar bne giyyechilaam kyaamp krte / 2004 e! shaalbn, maucaak / mjaar smRtigulo aabaar mne prre gelo / :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: টাইম মেশিন; Author: H.G. Wells; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: bhaalo laage naai :/; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: মুক্তিযুদ্ধের ইতিহাস; Author: Muhammed Zafar Iqbal; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: muktiyuddher upr ekttaa rcnaa likhchen aar-ki / praayy sb bissyy-i sprsh kraar cessttaa krechen / ( kintu, konottaari bistaarit brnnaa naai ; taai bhaaloo hyy naai :/ ); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: আ কানেক্টিকাট ইয়াংকী ইন কিং আর্থারস কোর্ট; Author: Mark Twain; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: prthme mne hlo saayyens phikshn prrtaachi......kintu taarpr dekhi -eki ! e ye bishbyuddher puurbdhbni !! (?); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: মেঘে মেঘে অনেক বেলা; Author: Obaidul Quader; Genres: children; Review: praayy 6 maas pr aamaader jelaa grnthaagaare gelaam / anek kichui pribrtn kraa hiche / shelphgulo ntun kre saajaano hiche / uttr - pshcim kon theke bigulo dekhte shuru krlaam aar htthaa[?] krei bittaa pelaam ! obaayydul kaaderke ebhaabei bhaalo laage / tini ye bi likhchen settaa jaanaa chilo naa / bittaa 2000 saale prkaashit / 80/90 er dshker lekhaaguloi ete sthaan paaiche /; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: জনযুদ্ধের গণযোদ্ধা; Author: Qamrul Hassan Bhuiyan; Genres: history, biography, children, historical fiction; Review: keu bittaa prrlo , athc bhuumikaattaa cekheo dekhlo naa / er maane , 50% prraa baaki ryye gelo /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: বেড়ালের শহর; Author: Haruki Murakami; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: prthmbaarer mt ei lekhker kichu pdd'laam / aagaa maathaa kichu bujhlaam naa :/ ( maane, keno bi/glpttaa likhlen settaai khuNje pelaam naa ) tbe, glper maajher glp ( maane, bedd'aal niy'e ye glpttaa aache settaa ) bhaalo laagche /; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: দ্য গডস দেমসেলভস; Author: Isaac Asimov; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: pdaarthbijnyaaner ( anumaan/ aadhaa-anumaan bhittik ) kichu jiniss bujhte paari naai / echaarraa puro glpttaai bhaalo laaglo /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: লাইনে আসুন; Author: crm udaas; Genres: non-fiction; Review: bhaalo laagche- 'kne dekhaa andhkaar ', aami sntusstt , lchaagu gchaagu , baater baalaa , bhinn maayyer mukh , koml saahity meshin , kukhyaat jaarj / anyaany lekhaagulo temn ekttaa bhaalo laage naai / ( 5-6 bchr aager bibhinn ghttnaar prkssite egulo lekhaa hyyechilo / 2017 te ese bhaalo naa laagaari kthaa / ); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: হাজার বছর ধরে; Author: Zahir Raihan; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: ei bittaa maanusser eto bhaalo laage kyaan ? -_- ( aamaar motteo bhaalo laage ni ); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ছোট্ট নায়ক; Author: arun caudhurii; Genres: ; Review: 2005/06 e pdd'aa / jiibner prthm saay'ens phikshn chilo ettaa / ( ettaa ye saay'ens phikshn , settaa tkhno jaantaam naa :v ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: টারজান; Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs; Genres: ; Review: ei bi bhaalo naa lege paare ? :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: গল্প পড়ে শোনাও; Author: baaNlaadesh shishu ekaaddemii; Genres: ; Review: 18 ttaa desher 32 ttaa glp aache ete / sbguloi upkthaa kiNbaa rupkthaa / aar ? aar sbguloi asaadhaarnn! :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: জলপাই বনের শান্তি; Author: suphiy'aa rhmaan; Genres: ; Review: chott chott dsh'ttaa glp aache ete ; naariider niy'e , naariider jiibner prtibndhktaa niy'e / ( bittaa chilo aammur / smbhbt taar kono ek nnd taaNke uphaar diy'echilo /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: স্বাধীনতা আন্দোলন ও মুক্তিযুদ্ধ বিষয়ক কিছু প্রসঙ্গ ( বাগেরহাটের ইতিহাস #২ ); Author: dd. shekh gaaus miy'aa; Genres: ; Review: smbhbt ettaai prthm bi yettaa pdd'e muktiyuddher ghttnaaprbaah jaanaar prti aamaar aagrh jnmaaichilo /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: শ্বেতবালা; Author: aabdur rshiid; Genres: ; Review: brnnaabhnggi kaatthtthokraa ttaaip ; erpro blbo , asaadhaarn ekttaa bi ! sundr ekttaa smaajbybsthaa niy'e ekdhrner dhaarnaa utthe eseche ekhaane /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Round the Year; Author: E. Nesbit; Genres: non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: Someday a home there shall be, Love shall be sun of it,sweet ! Joy shall be full and complete-- Sound of small voices and feet; While,like the sunshine,for me, You light up life-- You--my wife ! :3; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: তালেবানের মেয়ে; Author: maasudul kaadir; Genres: ; Review: tkhn jaantaam-i naa islaamik upnyaas ble kichu aache / :/ pdd'aar pr bhaalo laagchilo ? -motteo naa / brnyc taader jiibner anishcy'taa aar dainndin kaatthiny mnke bythit kre tole /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tales of Betsy-May; Author: Enid Blyton; Genres: children, fiction; Review: islaamik phaaunddeshner ye kendriiyy laaibreri aache okhaane bse bse prrchi / jaayygaattaa asaadhaarn ; glpgulaao asaadhaarn ^_^; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ইহুদী কন্যা রেহানা; Author: adhyaapk aabdullaah aal kaaphi; Genres: ; Review: kendriiy' islaamik laaibreri theke ykhn ' jaamaay'ete islaamiir ' netaader lekhaagulo udhaao, tkhn , ei bittaa rilo kyaamne , eittaa bhebei aashcry hichi / ( maane, phaaNkibaajittaa sb jaay'gaay'i cle aar ki :3 ) itihaas ble khndker yuddher smy' ' rehaanaa ' naamer ek mey'e muslim baahiniir haate bndii hy' / taaNke ghirei ei upnyaas /; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Black~Stone Eye; Author: Hazel Townson; Genres: ; Review: myaajik ! myaajiker bi / tbe, pdd'te pdd'te biy'er mdhye ddhuke yaaoy'aa blte yaa bojhaay' , serkm kichu hlo naa :/; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: শরু-দ্যা গ্রেট গ্রীন গ্রাসহপার; Author: tuhin rhmaan; Genres: ; Review: pinaak naamer ek cheler saathe bndhutb hy' ek ghaassphdd'iNy'er / ye-se ghaassphdd'iN naa ! kthaa blaa ghaass phdd'iN ; jaadu jaanaa ghaassphdd'iN !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: আলিবাবা ও চল্লিশ চোর; Author: es.em. prnny'; Genres: ; Review: dshm jnmdiner uphaar chilo bittaa / :) purno glp , purno ddhNy'ei blaa / paarthky shudhu ettuku , aage shuntaam , aammu kiNbaa phupur mukhe ....aar ettaa chilo kaagjer mlaatte /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: শিক্ষকের মঞ্চ থেকে; Author: muhaammd muhib billaah; Genres: ; Review: attobaay'ograaphi ttaaip / lekhk 16 ttaa skule kaaj krechen ......sesmy'kaar kthaagulo/prtibndhktaaguloi tule dhrechen tini; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: আবিষ্কার আর আবিষ্কার; Author: enaay'et rsul; Genres: ; Review: biy'er naam dekhe bibhraant hiy'en naa ! ettaa motteo aabiskaar niy'e lekhaa naa ; brnyc er pichner maanussder arthaa[?] aabisskaarkder niy'e lekhaa / jiibnii ttaaip /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: যদু মাস্টার; Author: shokt aalm siddikii; Genres: ; Review: maarjaar maane ye birraal, settaai jaantaam naa ! :/ ei biyyeri ' shbdbhaanddaarii ' naamer glpe ettaa prthm jaante paari / sbgulo glpi sundr /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: অন্যান্য ধর্মাবলম্বীদের প্রতি আমাদের আহবান; Author: baaNlaadesh islaamii chaatrshibir; Genres: ; Review: taaNhaaraa naaki bhaajaa maachttio ulttiy'e khete jaane naa :3; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: মজার ম্যাজিক; Author: taarek aahmed; Genres: ; Review: chuttubelaay' kiisb bi pdd'tum :3; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: আমি ছুঁয়েছি স্বাধীনতাকে; Author: raam cndr daas; Genres: ; Review: ''phuttpaate raat kaatte anaahaarii jnniir, taar paashe shuy'e aache kssttbiddh shishu, prshnbiddh bhgbaan, ken krushbiddh yishu ? '' ekjn jelaaprshaashker lekhaa ekgucch kbitaar sNkln etti /; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ছোটদের শহীদ জিয়া; Author: mohaammd mnirujjaamaan minyaa; Genres: ; Review: jiy'aa : bicitr yaaNr jiibn; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ছোটদের ইসলামী কবিতা; Author: mnoy'aar hosen; Genres: ; Review: ' ntun yuger bndhuraa mor taakaao urdhb paane, duniy'aar mukh mukhr hy'eche nb-jiibner gaane / ' bikhyaat kbider kichu sundr kbitaa niy'e bitti sNklit hy'eche / kbitaagulo etoi sundr ye, bittaa phert debaar kthaa bhuleo maathaay' aani naa / :3; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sultan Tipu (Heroes of Islam Series #10 ); Author: Fazl Ahmad; Genres: ; Review: besh sundr ekttaa bi / ttipu sultaanke niy'e sbkichui guchiy'e lekhaa /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: মনভুলো পন্ডিত; Author: shokt aalm siddikii; Genres: ; Review: haaste haaste bodhhy' ky'ekhaajaar kyaalri khrc kre phelchi / :') :'); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ফুরফুরার চাঁদ; Author: haasaan aabdul kaaiy'uum; Genres: ; Review: ettaa phurphuraa shriipher hyrt maaolaanaa shaah suuphii aabu bkr siddikii (r) -er jiibnii grnth /; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: মন ছুটেছে বিশ্বজয়ে; Author: jubaaidaa gulshaan aaraa; Genres: ; Review: bittaa ye ktbaar prrechi , taar kono hisaab-kitaab naai / ytbaar prri, ttbaari bhaalo laage / liNk:[url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: রাজু ও আগুনালির ভূত; Author: Muhammed Zafar Iqbal; Genres: thriller, children, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: biyyer shess pejer kichu laain sptaahe antt tin din aaorraai / :p aamaar raajkny ye kon raajpurite ( naaki, raakssspurite ) ke-yaane ! ekhno khuNje phirchi / :(; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gulliver's Travels; Author: Jonathan Swift; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: aammur mukhe ykhn shuntaam tkhn t besh bhaalo laagto / prre temn mjaa pelaam naa /; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wonder; Author: R.J. Palacio; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: prraar pr ntun ekttaa shelph yukt krte hlo , -'Need To Be Translated ' !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: লায়নহার্ট দুই ভাই; Author: Astrid Lindgren; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: If you don't like this book; you just don't understand anything! (ye bigulor daam pRsstthaasNkhyaar ceyye km , segulaa ken jaani ekttu beshi bhaalo hyy / ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mind Verses; Author: Deena Mehjabeen; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: biyyer naam ' Mind Verses ' . styii taai ! mner bhaabnaaguloi yeno kbitaar aakaare beriyye eseche / bhaalo laagche 'Paradox,Silence,Thin-skinned ' .........sh aaro besh kichu kbitaa / **Well done,Deena !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears; Author: Verna Aardema; Genres: children, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: aaphrikaan rupkthaa / ekjner aacrnn, smaaje anyer upro prbhaab phele/phelte paare ; settaai glpaakaare upsthaapn kraa hyyeche /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Love You with All My Butt!: An Illustrated Book of Big Thoughts from Little Kids; Author: Martin Bruckner; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, graphic, non-fiction; Review: I need a tissue to wipe my feelings. :p cm[?]kaar sb dduddl / kichu dduddl eto sundr ye deyyaale ttaangiyye raakhtaa icche krche / ( ydio anekgulo bhaalo laage naai :/ ); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ক্রেনিয়াল; Author: Muhammed Zafar Iqbal; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: ye bigulor daam pRsstthaa sNkhyaar ceyye tulnaamuulk beshii,segulo beshiirbhaag smyyi ye cm[?]kaar akhaady hyy hyy,-taar ekttaa prkRsstt udaahrnn 'naanu/daadu-bhaair' lekhaa ei bittaa / ( konodin suyogpele eder biruddhe ye maamlaa krum,-e bypaare aami shtbhaag nishcit ! >_< ); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: আলিওনুশকা বোন আর ইভানুশকা ভাই; Author: Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy; Genres: paranormal, children, fantasy; Review: boner sbaamii ki kre s[?] baabaa hlo , settaai maathaayy tthuklo naa :/ ( anubaade bhul ? kii-jaani :/ ); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: মশ্ফোন; Author: Shawkat Osman; Genres: ; Review: ruupkdhrmii.....saamprdaayyik daanggaa niyye lekhaa /; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ইসকুল বাড়ি; Author: Qazi Anwar Hussain; Genres: children, fiction; Review: aamio ekttaa iskul baarri baanaabo ; inshaallaah !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: সোফির জগৎ; Author: Jostein Gaarder; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: iuropiiyy daarshnikder niyye lekhaa / daarshnikder dhaarnaagulo blaar paashaapaashi ye glpttaa egiyye gyaache , settaao daarun ! ( bhaalo laagche 'spinojaa'ke ; naaki, lekhker icchaai chilo , sbkichu emnbhaabe upsthaapn kraa, yeno spinojaake bhaalo laage aamaar -_- ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: সেরা কিশোর গল্প; Author: Leo Tolstoy; Genres: fiction; Review: taaNr 'sNgraam o shaanti ' bittaa sei kbe theke prrbo-prrbo krchi / kintu, bittaar ye dshaashi cehaaraa -dekhlei bhyy kre :(; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: বৃষ্টির ঠিকানা; Author: Muhammed Zafar Iqbal; Genres: children, fiction; Review: adbhut ekttaa bi !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: গুগুনোগুম্বারের দেশে; Author: Buddhadeb Guha; Genres: fiction; Review: naamer mt bittaao ydi sundr hto , taahle ktinaa bhaalo ht / :p ( aaphrikaar ghin arnye berriyyechilo rudr aar jhjudaa / sei kaahiniii likhechen / naamgulo aakrssniiyy / kintu astitbhiin jinisser brnnaa diyye bhraa / ); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: সাত ডাকাত আর হাতেম তায়ী; Author: Farrukh Ahmad; Genres: ; Review: saiyyd haamjaar ' haatem taayyi ' puNthite saat ddaakaat niyye ye brnnaa aache, settaakei glpaakaare upsthaapn kraa hiche / **brnnaa kiNbaa kaahinii , konottaai khub ekttaa bhaalo laage naai / :/ ( byys / yuger doss/gun ? -_- ) **glper aage 'puNthi ' niyye ekttaa chotttt anucched aache / settaa sundr /; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ম্যাপ অব বোনস; Author: James Rollins; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: 2015 te ddyaan braauner bi pdd'e ibnesinaa'r The Canon of Medicine ' pdd'te udbuddh hichilaam / paatthybiy'er baaire iNrejii bi pdd'aa hy' naai / ntun pdd'techi / ekttu uttejnaa thaakleo ettaa 2-4 pejer beshii pdd'aa hy' naai / ekhn mne hcche bittaa pdd'aa aabaar shuru kri / puraano jnyaan ble kthaa ! :3; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: কয়েকটি মৃত মুনিয়া; Author: Imtiar Shamim; Genres: ; Review: paalaai bhuduure, klaant bhbghure, phirbeaa ghre -kothaayy emn ghr ? bRksstle shuyye, tomaar duHkhy chuNyye , ghum aasenaa -ghumo sbaarthpr / / ( muniyyaaraa ydi sbpnhyy ; taahle tthik aache / ekhaane kichu mRt ( /praayy mRt ) sbpner kthaa blaa hiche / muul upjiiby - nkshaal, ipisipi , trjnii uNcaano kbjir chaapmaaraa baahinii aar jlpaai baahinii ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: স্পাই মেয়ে; Author: Marthe McKenna; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: yuddh yaaraa kre taaraa sbaai ki khaaraap ? ( prthm bishbyuddhe jaarmaanraa ykhn beljiyyaam aakrmnn kre tkhn 'lekhk' spaai hisebe kaaj krechilen jaarmaander biruddhe / taari ekdm saadaasidhaa brnnaa / athc chotttt ei bittaa kii-asaadhaarn hyye uttheche ! ); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ক্লাস এইট; Author: Qazi Anwar Hussain; Genres: children, fiction; Review: ntun abhijnytaa / :p beshiirbhaag aNshi skaale kiNbaa bikele khete khete pdd'aa / er aage emne pdd'i naai / sisttemttaa khaaraap naa / :3 bhaalito laagle / sbce' bhaalo laagche " ye sbpne kaaNdaa nissedh .... " laainttaa / " dy phlaaiN klaasrumer " anukrnne lekhaa / ettaao kono-ek-smy' pdd'e phelbo , inshaallaah /; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: গ্রামায়নের ইতিকথা; Author: Imtiar Shamim; Genres: ; Review: bibhinn smy' prkaashit 6 ttaa bhinn lekhaa niy'e saajaano bittaa / brnnaabhnggi braabrer mti khaapchaadd'aa ..... / siraajgnyje praay' tin bchr yaabt aachi / lekhaa hy'eche ederke niy'ei / pdd'te/ jaante bhaaloi laagche /; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: শঙ্খনীল কারাগার; Author: Humayun Ahmed; Genres: poetry, romance, fiction; Review: bndhur jnmdin uplksse kenaa / ky'ekghnttaa pre haatchaadd'aa hy'e yaabe / naa pdd'ei diy'e dibo , taa hbe naa ! :3 ydio likhe diy'echi - " jnmdin uplksse , pdd'aar jny / pdd'aa shesse phert deoy'aa baadhytaamuulk " ;) ***ekttaa pribaar'ke ghire kaahinii egiy'eche / mdhybitt pribaar ; arthik ksstt ? naa , serkm kichu sebhaabe aase naai / tbe, pdd'aa shesse ekttaa shuunytaa anubhb krchi / /; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Langman's Medical Embryology; Author: Thomas W. Sadler; Genres: non-fiction; Review: bittaa bhaalo / tbe aaro bhaalo hto ydi chbiguli .GIF phrmette hto .... haa haa haa /; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: 61 Hours: A Reacher Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: This time Child really gives us a Reacher more emotionally and psychologically mature- more able to self examine and willing to be examined. While the descriptions of berms or berns of snow are a little odd and more than a little repetitive ( Hello, I know he is Lee Child, but someone be brave enough to edit him, please!), the book is still a fine piece of modern Shakepearean tragedy on steroids. Think Hamlet with no moral qualms and a truly astounding skill set. Love you Lee. And you, Reacher, you are beautiful in your simmering solitude.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Twelve (Passage); Author: Visit Amazon's Justin Cronin Page; Review: Cronin, as any author worth their salt should do, creates characters who are so real the text becomes history rather than fiction. He merely, miraculously, breathed life into them and their stories. His writing is masterful, seamless in its rendering--like Athena, the text emerges fully formed from his powerful head. Thank you for Wolgast, Amy, Peter, Lish, and the many. You write it, Mr. Cronin, I'll buy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allegiant; Author: Visit Amazon's Veronica Roth Page; Review: Roth didn't worry about mass appeal, pleasing her readers, or storybook endings. She worried about truth, Tris's truth and her best self, her real journey. Like Tobias and Tris, Roth wanted above all else to see how far Tris could go, what her limit really was. Turns out she didn't have one. She was her mother's daughter. Lovely journey, inspirational ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saphyre Snow; Author: Visit Amazon's Marcia Lynn McClure Page; Review: I love how the author has proven that altruistic love is the most powerful of all. I love the rich characters she has created to demonstrate it. Beautifully wrought, poignant, and a book well worth learning from and reading again and again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Honest Spy; Author: Visit Amazon's Andreas Kollender Page; Review: Such a well-written history of a fearless hero set in the darkest days of the world. Such heart and selflessness had Fritz. His love for Marlene was simply amazing. The world owes this man so much and I stand in awe of him. Highly recommend this book. I could not put it down; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Six Piece Collector's VHS; Brand: Colin Firth; Review: There's nothing better on a cold winter day than curling up on the couch and watching Pride & Prejudice. This version is the best. Colin Firth IS Mr. Darcy as far as I am concerned. ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Hunters: Season 2, Part 2; Brand: Jason Hawes; Review: I love the Ghosthunters and watch it faithfully. However these dvd's are terrible! So dark and such bad quality that I won't even watch them. I wish I knew how they can sell dvd's like this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Country Remedy; Brand: Cameron Bancroft; Review: Seriously? As a new widow this movie really infuriated me. I had to turn it off when he started falling in love with the mayor.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Ghosts; Brand: Tim Meadows; Review: I really enjoyed this movie. Toby Nichols did an excellent job and is a great little actor. Very touching story, although may be a bit too touching for some. I won't get into the plot but I am not too proud to admit I cried several time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unloved, The; Brand: Robert Carlyle; Review: Beautiful movie. Some thinking is involved, which is too hard for some people. Heartbreaking as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Ontario Rancho Cucamonga; City: Rancho Cucamonga California; Review: Friendly staff, quiet hotel. Clean, walk to restaurants or you can cook in your room. Full size refrigerator with ice maker. Target close by to get basic groceries. Front desk staff is courteous and friendly. Would stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Ontario Rancho Cucamonga; City: Rancho Cucamonga California; Review: Great location near Ontario Mills Mall and the Ontario airport. Quiet location, easy walk to several restaurants. Megan, who is at the front desk, is great. Diego, who works in the on-site restaurant, always has a smile and a kind word. Overall the Staff is friendly, rooms are clean, and beds comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio At The Rim; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: Hotel is clean, rooms nicely appointed and sufficient for a stay. Our stay was supposed to be a few days and turned into a couple of weeks. The staff was very cordial, helpful, and courteous. Robert, Katherine, at the front desk, and Katrina in the grill and the breakfast chef were always helpful. This not to say that the others weren't. The breakfast is ample and there is a good selection to chose from. There is complimentary coffee available and tea in the lobby. A nice fireplace and a conference room, if needed. Close to shopping, and other local businesses. We has a suite which was a godsend for several days of stay. Mini refrigerator, keurig coffee maker, small microwave helped. In the grill, the quesadilla appetizer is plenty for two people to share.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aloft Birmingham Soho Square; City: Homewood Alabama; Review: This is a basic, small, no frill, boutique hotel. My first room the toilet didn't flush. Understandable. Switched to a new room, toilet didn't flush, but infixed it....tube mechanism was stuck inside the toilet. However, in the new room the tv didn't work, and there was no clock like the other room. Since I was meeting with clients, on my way out, I explained at the front desk what I needed in the way of a clock and tv. They did get someone up to fix the tv,but no clock. I used my phone, but sometimes you just want to glance over at the clock. Would I stay again....probably would go to the Homewood Suites a few blocks away.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel; City: New Orleans Louisiana; Review: Hotel is full of old worl charm and service. Impeccable service from the bell hops to the wait staff. The Fountain Restaurant was a good place for Sunday breakfast. Portions are ample, and can be easily shared. Teddy’s cafe was an easy place to get a cup of coffee, located in the hotel. The room was clean, well appointed, and the sheets were soft. The hotel is pricey, but a great experience. Location allowed us to conveniently walk around. We felt safe. Gift shop was well stocked and Walgreens is not far. Would we stay here again, in a heartbeat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel St Germain; City: Dallas Texas; Review: I stayed here during a business trip. The gentlemen at the front desk couldn’t be more accommodating. While I believe this small, unique converted mansion is more relatable for a romantic get away, it is a wonderful experience. Be sure to follow instructions and order your breakfast the night before as all are made to order and can take 20-30 minutes, if you just come downstairs with out placing an order ahead of time. You turn your key in when you leave in the morning and retrieve it in the evening. Complimentary champagne was served, and there was a beautiful fire downstairs. The concept is similar to a B&B. Fluffy robes and toiletries, vanity area. Across from the shops at the Crescent Court, walking distance to Trulucks, Morton’s, Del Frisco’s.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Company Man VHS; Brand: Douglas McGrath; Review: We watched it, but kept saying 'WTF'? Could have been a lot better...very slapstick performances all around. Never thought I'd say this but Woody gave the best one! His usual thing, but fine. Move along ...like someone else said...rent ' Bananas'.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spies Like Us; Brand: Chevy Chase; Review: Worse than we thought it would be. The first twenty minutes is O.K.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grabbers (2012) ( Exogiino hangover ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, Blu-Ray, Reg.B Import - Germany ]; Brand: Richard Coyle; Review: Surprisingly good for a horror film. Humor and horror is a great combo and difficult to pull off. Fun movie. A bit scary for younger kids, I think.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trapped anglais; Brand: lafur Darri lafsson; Review: This is a really great series. Interesting story of corruption and murder in a small Icelandic town in the grip of a winter . Beautifully filmed acted and written. I love watching actors who are 'unknown' to me and seem like real people. The subtitles don't get in the way and the dialogue is not so lengthy or convoluted than one can't keep up with it and watch the pictures. If you don't speak Icelandic, that is! Very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Detectorists; Brand: Mackenzie Crook; Review: We loved all three seasons of this show. Beautifully written and acted. It has a real gentleness and decency about it too. Sorry this ( I think) is the last season.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Twinings of London Pure Camomile Herbal Tea Bags, 20 Count; Brand: Twinings; Review: Great value, and nice smell; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twinings of London English Afternoon Black Tea Bags, 20 Count (Pack of 6); Brand: Twinings; Review: Great value, and nice smell; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers, 48-Ounce; Brand: Sunshine; Review: perfect for making snack bags for the kids or for work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pop-Tarts Breakfast Toaster Pastries, Frosted Strawberry Flavored, 66 oz (36 Count); Brand: Pop-Tarts; Review: Great value, and nice smell; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries, 12-Count (Pack of 3); Brand: Pop-Tarts; Review: great value; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lipton Pyramid Tea Bags, Spiced Cinnamon Chai, 18 Count (Pack of 6); Brand: Lipton; Review: i am in love with this tea. I am in the process of giving up sugar, and this has really helped. The cinnamon is not too strong. I can make either hot tea or cold tea, and usually get 3 cups out of 1 tea bag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twinings of London Christmas Black Tea Bags, 20 Count; Brand: Twinings; Review: Great value, and nice smell; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bob's Red Mill Old Country Style Muesli Cereal, 40-ounce (Pack of 4); Brand: Bob's Red Mill; Review: I love Bob's Red Mill Old Country Style Muesli! I love the variety of grains, raisins and nuts. It is delish!! I discovered Muesli on a Royal Caribbean cruise and couldn't wait to get some for work. I make it every morning for breakfast, by using the hot water from the coffee machine. I mix it 1:1 ratio for hot cereal and sometimes add a splash of milk. I have also used it to mix with yogurt, overnight "oatmeal " and as a topping for yogurt. I recently went on Weight Watchers and its easy to scan the barcode and enter it in the WW app.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Celestial Seasonings Rooibos Tea, Madagascar Vanilla, 20 Count; Brand: Celestial Seasonings; Review: This tea is so soothing. I love the smell and the taste.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
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Title: PORTER-CABLE 42690 Edge Guide (for Models 100, 690, 691, 693, 891, 892, 893 Routers); Brand: PORTER-CABLE; Review: An absolute must. Easy to connect, allows repititious cuts without slippage, and easy to use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PORTER-CABLE 694VK 11 Amp 1-3/4-Horsepower Plunge and Fixed Base Variable Speed Router Kit; Brand: PORTER-CABLE; Review: PC seems to set the standard in routers and I can see why. Lightweight for easy handling, plenty of power (for a handheld) and the soft start is a big plus when hand holding. Setup for plunge cuts is easy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco 36153 Brass Blow Out Plug; Brand: Camco; Review: works okay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swanson TS149 9-Inch Sliding T-Bevel with Hardwood Handle, Stainless Steel Blade and Brass Fittings; Brand: Swanson Tool; Review: Good value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Durapower AM17-1502-N Heavy Duty 600 lm Cree LED Flashlight Torch Hunting/Emergency/SAFETY/Security/Military/Camp Ng Adjustable Focus Zoomable 3 Brightness Levels Plus Strobe; Brand: Durapower; Review: Really a powerful light.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco 55582 PowerGrip 18" 90 Degree Locking Electrical Adapter; Brand: Camco; Review: It lets me use a 30 AMP cable instead of the 50 AMP that came with the camper. The 30 AMP is a lot lighter and easier to set up. The adapter makes a very positive connection to the camper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J.LUMI GBS9809 LED Outdoor Spotlight 9W, 120V AC, Replaces 75W Halogen, Metal Ground Stake, Daylight White, Outdoor Flag; Brand: J.LUMI; Review: Well made and provides a nice light for our flag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woods 2001WD Outdoor 24hr Outlet Timer with Photocell Light Sensor, 1 Grounded Outlet, Weatherproof; Brand: Woods; Review: Inexpensive and looks well-built. Works great for our flag light.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: adidas Strength Backpack; Brand: adidas; Review: This backpack is awesome. It looks great, and carries a lot. I can fit my whole military uniform in it, along with a decent sized lunch, and some books. Even my lap top can fit with all that! I wish there was more room in the insulated pouch, but this is definitely the best, most affordable multipurpose backpack on the market. I love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Men's GEL-DS Trainer 20 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Really cool looking, but WAY narrow for my wide feet. I can normally run comfortably in a narrow if I get half a size up, but these ran small, and VERY narrow, despite being a half size bigger than my normal shoe size.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alpine Swiss Thin Front Pocket Wallet Business Card Case 2 ID Window 6 Card Slot; Brand: ; Review: Best wallet I have ever had. Enough compartments for everything, yet unbelievably thin and comfortable. It also feels a lot more expensive than it is. Gotta love that!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky FQ0001070 Men'sS TAN 8" DUTY MEDIUM 4 Commercial Military Boots; Brand: ; Review: I had to unlace them pretty far down just to get my foot in. Nice/comfortable though. Just returned them because I didn't wanna spend the extra time getting ready every morning.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Danner Men’s Tachyon 8” Duty Boots; Brand: Danner; Review: Unbelievably light. I love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Trust an Atom They Make Up Everything T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Cool shirt, but a little cheap material. The graphics seemed to be done well, though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mens Iron Man Science T Shirt Cool Novelty Funny Superhero Tee For Guys; Brand: ; Review: This shirt was nicer than you'd expect for the price, and really comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Shaftesbury Metropolis London Hyde Park; City: London England; Review: I stayed here last weekend for two nights! When we arrived the staff were rude and unhelpful. We were them shown to our room. It was tiny. Although there was only two of us there was no space. We could not move around the room at the same time. During our stay we asked reception for information on restarants etc and again they were very unhelpful. I was also informed today by my bank that the hotel has 106 pending from my account even though I have already paid for my stay. When I called the hotel to inform them of this the woman was very rude and cut me off saying she couldn't help me and I was to call back at 2pm. Even though the hotel wasn't expensive I would much rather pay extra next time for a nicer hotel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bunk Surfers Paradise; City: Gold Coast Queensland; Review: Very good location. We stayed in bunk for 1 night. We had a private double room which actually had a double bed and two singles. Very comfortable bed. Clean towels and bed linen. A big balcony with view of the pool. Nice and quiet inside and at night time. We had an ensuite bathroom however unfortunately every time you took a Shower the shower would overflow out to the bathroom floor which was a bit frustrating. Helpful reception staff. Would definitely recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers; City: Byron Bay Byron Shire New South Wales; Review: Extremely clean hostel. Having had a bad experience in a hostel before I was expecting quite the opposite to nomads! We booked a private double room through Peter Pan travel and it was perfect. Extremely clean, large clean bathrooms, toiletries and fresh towels supplied. Would highly recommend. Our room Was of hotel standard. Quite noisy at night but obviously to be expected when staying in a hostel. I will be recommending :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homy Hotel Central; City: Hong Kong; Review: For the attention of management at the homy hotel. Myself and my boyfriend stayed in the homy hotel in sheung wan for 3 nights from 6th-9th November under the booking Megan Redmond. We pre booked this months ago and paid on booking. On our last night (8th November) we were awoken at 3am to men next door to us on level 2 (we were room 204) screaming, shouting, fighting , playing music and general drunken behavior. This continued on for 2 hours and we could not sleep. We were extremely frustrated as we had to be up early for a long flight. At 7am we opened the door of our room to leave with our luggage to find a man asleep outside our door in his underway and urine all over the floor around the lift. We then called reception staff to wake the man so we could leave. I find this is extremely unacceptable behavior from a hotel when we are paying good money. I would accept this behavior from a hostel but not from a hotel that has 24 hour reception staff that should have dealt with this behavior when the men returned to the hotel. I would like to be refunded please for 1 night stay on 8th November as our stay in Hong Kong and in the homy hotel was not pleasant; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tarao Travelodge; City: El Nido Palawan Island Palawan Province Mimaropa; Review: Myself and my boyfriend booked through bookings.com to stay in taoro travel lodge for 4 nights. We arrived and firstly the reception area is filthy, with cardboard used as back walls. So many people in reception trying to check in and no order at all. We had to wait for ages in the also very unpleasant dining area. When we were finally brought to our room it was disgusting. A small “cottage like room” with a bed and no space to move about at all. It smelled horrible like damp and he room felt extremely damp with no circulating air. The floor was horrific, looked like drops of paint or just the colour had worn away. The bathroom extremely old and unpleasant. This room looked nothing like it had done online. It had said on our booking. “WiFi in all rooms and public areas”. When I asked for the WiFi code I was told they did not have WiFi even though it said it on all advertisements. The only place they had WiFi was across the road in reception and it never worked once. We left the room and went to complained to reception who told us to wait 30 minutes and they could change our room. After 30 minutes we were brought to another room which was definitely better than the first. Although there were so many mosquitoes around the room we decided to stay there as we had already paid through booking.com. When I went to take a shower we realized the shower was not working. There was absolutely no water pressure, only tiny drops of cold water despite it being the hot tap. Again we asked for this to be fixed, they came and ‘fixed it’ although we still had the exact same problem. We stayed in this room for 4 nights. Not once was our room cleaned, no clean towels, it was raining heavily so the floors were covered in mud and we asked for our room to be cleaned twice and we were told it would be and it never was. We had to go out and ask reception for toilet paper because they never replenished. At the breakfast buffet there were flies and ants all around the food. Staff were extremely unhelpful in all of this. I would never tell anyone to stay in this unhygienic excuse for a hotel. It ruined our time in El Nido I don’t know how this is allowed to still be open as it meets no standards.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Rohn Page; Review: I have read many business and personal self-help books by authors such as Anthony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Vanzant and Rohn. I must say that if you had to pick ONE book to read to increase the quality of life- it should be this one. Rohn was Robbins mentor a long time ago - he teaches you seven simple strategies as well as ways to actually implement them. He doesn't use fluff and tells it like it is. I highly recommend this book- it's the best present you could ever give a person.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gas We Pass: The Story of Farts; Author: Shinta Cho; Review: While this book was meant to explain "normal" bodily functions to a child, it is a great "bathroom" book. Us adults giggle at the pictures and words, that is, if you have a sense of humor. There was one reviewer who wrote "it is silly to write about this topic" - they obviously do not have children or a sense of hummor. Buy the book, enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pale Queen Rising; Author: Visit Amazon's A. R. Kahler Page; Review: I wasn't sure I would like this however; I really enjoyed the characters and am looking forward to Book #2.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Girl (The Dominion Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Hart Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It's not one of the many stories that is written over and over. The beginning starts of similar to "the island" in one aspect however; different in other. It quickly develops the characters and their personalities. It was hard for me to put this one down and I was sad when it was finished. It did end at a perfect stopping point and I have already pre-ordered the second book in the series. If you're looking for something fresh from an author who keeps new stories coming and quite interesting, this is worth the read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Girl (The Dominion Trilogy Book 1) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Hart Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It's not one of the many stories that is written over and over. The beginning starts of similar to "the island" in one aspect however; different in other. It quickly develops the characters and their personalities. It was hard for me to put this one down and I was sad when it was finished. It did end at a perfect stopping point and I have already pre-ordered the second book in the series. If you're looking for something fresh from an author who keeps new stories coming and quite interesting, this is worth the read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Into the Fire: A Night Prince Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeaniene Frost Page; Review: I have read the first three books in this series (Prince Night) and was happy to learn this one had finally been released. I love Jeaniene Frost and her writing. This is a supernatural story, a little love, a lot of action and true family issues/ties, if you are looking for that type of entertainment, give the series a shot!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Secession of Texas; Author: Mr Darrell Maloney; Review: Anything that posits Rick Perry as a successful leader in the establishment of a new nation is clearly suspect. I could not suspend disbelief on this one. Still, if you can get past this issue, the book is well written and a fun read. One can at least believe that Texas is indeed different and some of the government policy changes made by Texas (via Rick Perry????) could be beneficial to all of the states if implemented at the Federal level in the real world. How likely is that given our current Congress?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How George Washington Fleeced the Nation: And Other Little Secrets Airbrushed From History; Author: Visit Amazon's Phil Mason Page; Review: This book shows us that history is re-written to provide suitable myths about key figures and leaders in the public eye. It is a fun read for history buffs or those who simply want to know how much our "education system" leaves out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E M P; Author: Visit Amazon's Wilson Harp Page; Review: This was a fun read and for once emphasized the cooperation and leadership needed for a community to survive a radical change in their way of life. Look forward to more!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder at the Kennedy Center; Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret Truman Page; Review: Excellent read, which moves at a quick pace. The likeable characters appear in earlier Truman novels and hold up well today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cause to Kill (An Avery Black Mystery-Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Blake Pierce Page; Review: A fast page turner even though a tad too much angst. Still, a good read with a strong yet flawed female lead detective.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lies My Doctor Told Me: Medical Myths That Can Harm Your Health; Author: Visit Amazon's Ken D. Berry MD Page; Review: This author/doctor reveals the necessity for doctors to stand up for their patients by continuing to learn from newer science what really is/is not working . By recognizing the harm caused by sticking with the standard of care even when the best designed studies show such care doesnt work or worse is damaging to patients, doctors lose all credibility and the chance to help patients heal. Sometimes their treatments in fact kill patients. The medical myths show several examples of harm from a system that fails to challenge its own dogmas even when good evidence shows those dogmas are wrong. Also, we patients now have access to a wealth of medical knowledge via the internet and we see that often doctor doesnt know best. Patients need to persist in sharing knowledge with doctors both to bring our own treatment into the light and to hopefully become a team member with our doctors to return us to health. If your doctor will not work with you fire him or her and find a new one! I believe we are living through the dark ages of big pharma controlled medical education and that this cannot continue much longer as the truth escapes and reveals the fallacy of a sick care rather than a health care based system. Why are doctors still not trained in nutrition or the success of high dose vitamin C in stopping major infections or cancer or building strong immune systems? This book shines a light on the need for all of us to stand up for change.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Flight Behavior: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Kingsolver Page; Review: The characters were so well developed, it was like being there, living the life. The pictures of subsistence living, closed community, and the introduction of science and the larger world were rich and alive. Kingsolver scores!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dew Breaker; Author: Visit Amazon's Edwidge Danticat Page; Review: Although I don't know much about Haiti, I know enough to realize this could be ripped from history. Although this is a dark story, there is redemption of a sort. A book that makes you think.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Husband's Secret; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: The storyline kept me entranced. Loved the Australian connection. The time line confused me at first but finally I got the hang of it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Dunn Page; Review: Nice to have a research base that helps clarify how our use of money can either make us happier - or not!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants: The Prettiest Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, and Shrubs that Deer Don't Eat; Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Rogers Clausen Page; Review: This book was not worth buying. It is more of a pamphlet. I am disappointed in what little information was included.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Being Mortal; Author: Visit Amazon's Atul Gawande Page; Review: Gawande isn't an author who brings more than medicine into his work with the dying. I am going to keep his "ask, tell, ask" method in mind while helping to work through difficult times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On the Move: A Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Oliver Sacks Page; Review: Oliver Sacks was a whirlwind of activity, physically challenging himself and moving around the world - and his mind moved even more quickly. Wonderful tale told by an amazing man.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A gentleman in Moscow; Author: Towles Amor; Review: This book carried me away to Russia during the revolution, where the whole social order was turned on its head. The Count is an honorable man in fascinating circumstances, living his life in a grand hotel. The story moves through history with well drawn characters and people you come to know and love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Sentinels: Tiger Bound; Author: Visit Amazon's Doranna Durgin Page; Review: I LOVE Doranna Durgin's Sentinel series. I got Tiger Bound and then I had to go back and get all of them in this series! She is a great writer- the characters have depth and 3D personality, you can really connect with the people in the books, feel like they and their situations are real, and want to read more to find out what happens next to them. It is almost like they become your best and closest friends. I want the next book, NOW! I have always loved her books. Her style of writing is fluid and lyrical. She first caught me back in the 90s with the Changeling series and then I fell in love again with Feral Darkness and now her Sentinel series. Her books are definitely comfort books for me - I keep re-reading them. I think you will really enjoy her books - the first time and every time you read them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sucking In San Francisco (San Francisco Vampire Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica McBrayer Page; Review: It was funny in a laugh out loud way, and very well developed characters as well. I have Jessica on my watch list.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phantom Shadows (Immortal Guardians, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Dianne Duvall Page; Review: I keep re-reading this series - it is soooooo delicious! The characters, the plot development through the series (a great plot!), but each of the books is stand alone reading --- but you won't want to read just one! I find that I re-read these a lot. They give me a good feeling - good vs evil (with good winning) and totally developed complex characters that are believable and likeable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killing Jesus (Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill O'Reilly Page; Review: Nothing new in this book that is not in the gospel. We would not buy it again. My husband said it was a waste of money. Maybe it would be a good book for someone just beginning in Christianity or a non-Christian.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Reason to Love (A Snowberry Creek Novel); Author: Alexis Morgan; Review: Could not put it down! At times I chuckled and I teared up. Alexis builds great characters- they grow through their pain, are easy to empathize with and love, even her minor characters. This story is a finely crafted tale of love overcoming hate and fear. I hadn't read the other stories in the series, and I didn't need to to enjoy this story, but I will now. Alexis has created a lovely place, Snowberry Creek, with real people in real situations. I love Alexis Morgan's other paranormal romance books. She writes a great romance! I keep coming back for more of her books. Try A Reason To Love- I know you will enjoy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stories of the Raksura: Volume One: The Falling World & The Tale of Indigo and Cloud; Author: Visit Amazon's Martha Wells Page; Review: Loved it! The characters are so real to me-- can't wait to find out how the first clutch goes for Jade and Moon in vol 2...Wish Martha Wells could write as fast as I read; I hate to wait! I'm also waiting and hoping for a 4th book for Ilias and Tremaine- the Fall of Ile-Rien series..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Alchemy; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Bickle Page; Review: I REALLY REALLY Liked it! Unique take on alchemy with interesting characters. I liked the characters- I want to know what happens to them next. And I found several other books by Laura that I am getting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vision in Silver (A Novel of the Others); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Bishop Page; Review: I love the Others series best; even compared to her Black Jewels series, this series is my favorite by far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stories of the Raksura: Volume Two: The Dead City & The Dark Earth Below (The Books of the Raksura); Author: Visit Amazon's Martha Wells Page; Review: I love the way Martha writes; her characters and worlds. Can't wait for the next one on Jade and Moon. How about more on Stone?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Happy Herbivore Cookbook: Over 175 Delicious Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes; Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsay S. Nixon Page; Review: Use it all the time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy Herbivore Light & Lean: Over 150 Low-Calorie Recipes with Workout Plans for Looking and Feeling Great; Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsay S. Nixon Page; Review: one of the best vegan cookbooks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crown of Renewal (Legend of Paksenarrion); Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Moon Page; Review: I LOVE all of her work especially the Deeds of Pakse and Legend of Paks, but also her space series as well. GREAT story line and characters, uplifting, inspiring work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night Broken: A Mercy Thompson Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Briggs Page; Review: I read EVERYTHING by Patricia Briggs. Don't miss a book in this series, or her Alpha and Omega series. And 'When Demons Walk' is wonderful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder of Crows (A Novel of the Others); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Bishop Page; Review: Love this series-- can't wait for the 4th book to come out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legacy of Kings: Book Three of the Magister Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's C.S. Friedman Page; Review: I love the whole series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Preserve It Naturally: A Complete Guide to Food Dehydration; Author: Robert Scharff & Associates; Review: Easy to use and understand. We have put away many summer veggies and fruits with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beneath a Rising Moon (Ripple Creek); Author: Visit Amazon's Keri Arthur Page; Review: Good, but not as good as the Riley Jensen books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Earths In Our Solar System Which Are Called Planets, and Earths In The Starry Heaven Their; Author: Visit Amazon's Emanuel Swedenborg Page; Review: old style of writing hard to follow sometimes; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marked In Flesh (A Novel of the Others); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Bishop Page; Review: I LOVE all four books in this series! Hard to describe the overall mood of Marked in Flesh, some of the chapters were dark, some hopeful, some suspenseful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mercury Retrograde: A Dark Alchemy Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Bickle Page; Review: I found this book captivating. Loved the characters and story line. Very well done. Her other books are excellent also!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Fall: A Jessica Blackwood Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Mayne Page; Review: Awesome! Spell-binding! Could not put it down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Etched in Bone (A Novel of the Others); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Bishop Page; Review: Absolutely loved it and all her Others books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Web Design All-in-One For Dummies; Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Jenkins Page; Review: It is very helpful, clear - even for someone just starting out. I have learned a lot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Idaho Falls; City: Idaho Falls Idaho; Review: Stayed here for one night before flying out of IDA airport. The rooms very clean and spacious. It looked like they had been recently renovated. The pool and hot tub were also in pretty good shape. I didn't go into the fitness area, but it looked nice. There were also a few business centers and meeting rooms that appeared to be nice. The hotel is right across the street from a mall and is very close to a variety of shops and restaurants. There is a big movie theater right around the corner, also.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yellowstone Suites B B; City: Gardiner Montana; Review: The house itself is nice and the location is very convenient to the North entrance of Yellowstone. However, the owner (Julie) acts as if she's doing you a favor by taking your money. She seems to be annoyed every time you have a question or need something. I would understand if we were being pests, but we weren't. Asking for a recommendation of good restaurants in town is a pretty reasonable request, but she was pained to give us a suggestion. On the flip side, when it came time to ask us for payment, she was very attentive and engaged. Maybe she should hire someone else to interact with her guests, because she is not up to the task. (At least her dog was friendly.); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Midtown; City: Albuquerque New Mexico; Review: This was one of the nicer HI Express locations that I have been to. The building was new and very clean. They had an arrangement with the restaurant next door for 15% off your meal. If you're looking for a clean, comfortable room, this is a good pick.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Balloon Fiesta Park; City: Albuquerque New Mexico; Review: I'm usually satisfied with HI Express, but this one was underwhelming. They were doing construction while I stayed there and gave me a room right near the rooms that were being remodeled. The hallway was dirty and I got woken up the next morning to construction noise. Also, I was travelling with a laptop from work that didn't have wireless. I called ahead to check if they had wired Internet access in the rooms and was told that they did. However, when I got there, I found that they did not have wired access and was forced to switch hotels after one night.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hotel Minneapolis Autograph Collection; City: Minneapolis Minnesota; Review: I stayed here for a few days while attending a conference in Minneapolis. The only drawback is that it's a few blocks from shops and restaurants. My room was nice, with a big bathroom. The lobby is very cool and the concierge lounge was great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Possession; Author: Visit Amazon's A.S. Byatt Page; Review: all as promised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paying Guests; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Waters Page; Review: Intriging story; Quite a n absorbing story; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: News of the World; Author: Visit Amazon's Paulette Jiles Page; Review: Outstanding!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Trespasser: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tana French Page; Review: Disappointing; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirate (A Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: Same formula; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shylock is My Name; Author: Visit Amazon's Howard Jacobson Page; Review: Confusing; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirate: Fargo Adventures #8; Author: Clive,Burcell, Robin Cussler; Review: Same formula; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Heath Zenith SL-4150-SV 150-Degree Motion-Activated Charleston Coach Decorative Lantern, Silver; Brand: Heath/Zenith; Review: This product was twenty dollars cheaper than the local lighting outlet. Exactly what I expected and easy to install. The motion detector feature works well and having the ability to manually override it makes it even better. The product arrived within three days of my order. I was very pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DEWALT DW906 14.4-Volt Cordless Pivoting Head Flashlight; Brand: DEWALT; Review: this light is bright and the interchangeable battery is very helpful. can be propped up to direct light when needed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Versa Tool MBMASTER 13Pcs Blade Set for Ridgid Oscillating Tools (ABMASTER); Brand: Versa-Tool; Review: bought these for odd jobs, good variety of blades and very helpful while working, blades are durable and last a while; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Light It! By Fulcrum, 6-LED Clip On Desk Lamp, Wireless, Silver; Brand: LIGHT IT! by Fulcrum; Review: Use this light on my BBQ. It provide enough light over the food to see when it is done. Use it often since i get home from late and it is dark out; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UV Blacklight and LED Dual Bulb Flashlight - With Zoom Focus - By Ultra Light; Brand: Ultra Light; Review: Bought this light for checking motel rooms for cleanliness, Very bright and gives me a little peace of mind before unpacking; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanley 69-189 Ratcheting Multi-Bit Screwdriver 3P; Brand: Stanley; Review: I like the ratchet fetcher this screwdriver has, in addition it has storage for extra tips in the handle. just wish it was a little lighter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Makita 9557PBX1 4-1/2-Inch Angle Grinder with Aluminum Case; Brand: Makita; Review: Great product for the price, it comes with several grinding blades, the surprise is it also came with a masonry blade. The case is a bonus also, keeps everything neat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Talking TP- Talking Toilet Paper Roll Holder,Spitfire Ventures,CECOMINOD021711" />; Brand: Spitfire Ventures; Review: This is great, Lots of Fun!!!! easy to use, pretty loud, a lot better than expected, i get a lot of use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Arkon Car or Truck Seat Rail or Floor Phone Holder Mount for iPhone X 8 7 6S Plus 8 7; Brand: ARKON; Review: Great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy S7 Edge; Brand: BOMEA; Review: Nice product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plantronics Voyager Legend Wireless Bluetooth Headset - Compatible with iPhone, Android, and Other Leading Smartphones -; Brand: Plantronics; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 6Ft Hi-Speed Gold Plated Micro USB Data&Sync&Charging Cable for Samsung Galaxy S S2 S3 S4 S6 S7 Edge Plus Active; Brand: IPAX; Review: Yes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orzly Compact Stand for Apple Watch - Nightstand Mode Compatible - Black Support Stand with integrated Cable Management Slot; Brand: Orzly; Review: Nice product; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Melvin Gordon is losing the bet he made on himself; Abstract: Gordon might have a tough time getting paid what he wants this offseason.; Category: sports
Title: Oil continues two-day decline with concerns over global economy; Abstract: Oil fell for a second session amid concern that a fragile economic outlook will weigh on fuel demand.; Category: finance
Title: Report: Jim Harbaugh exploring potential NFL return; Abstract: Harbaugh has turned Michigan into a highly ranked program again, but has been unable to find the breakthrough into the conference title game and beyond.; Category: sports
Title: Drew Rosenhaus: 'I fully expect' Antonio Brown to play again this season; Abstract: Antonio Brown has yet to catch on with another NFL team after the New England Patriots unceremoniously cut him loose on Sept. 20 after a brief 11-day stint.; Category: sports
Title: Trump declares 'big success' in Syria, lifts sanctions on Turkey; Abstract: In a 15-minute speech at the White House, Trump said critics of his policy want an endless, unlimited U.S. commitment in a dangerous region.; Category: news
Title: Predicting which of college football's 10 undefeated teams will lose in Week 9; Abstract: How many teams will still have a perfect record after Week 9?; Category: sports
Title: Extremely critical fire conditions move into California; Abstract: Dry winds from the north are beginning to move into the area this morning.; Category: weather
Title: Patriots Expected to Waive Josh Gordon Within the Next Couple Weeks; Abstract: The New England Patriots made a shocking roster decision this week, as they placed wide receiver Josh Gordon on injured reserve because of some lingering knee issues.; Category: sports
Title: Report: Brady frustrated with Patriots about Brown, Gordon; Abstract: The "turnover at receiver" reportedly has Tom Brady frustrated.; Category: sports
Title: Trump's Syria Troop Withdrawal Complicated Plans for al-Baghdadi Raid; Abstract: WASHINGTON President Trump knew the Central Intelligence Agency and Special Operations commandos were zeroing in on the location for Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the Islamic State leader, when he ordered American troops to withdraw from northern Syria earlier this month, intelligence, military and counterterrorism officials said on Sunday.; Category: news
Title: Fox News contributor: 'Most likely' outcome is Trump doesn't run in 2020; Abstract: Fox News contributor Christopher Hahn predicted that President Trump will not run for reelection in 2020.; Category: news
Title: Think Twice Before Logging In to Free Wi-Fi at the Airport; Abstract: Despite numerous warnings from cybersecurity experts, travelers often connect their devices to free Wi-Fi networks at airports. Next time you travel, think twice before logging in to free Wi-Fi at the airport. Buzz60's Johana Restrepo has that story.; Category: travel
Title: How climate change primed California's power shutdown; Abstract: Dry seasons are intensifying, increasing fire risk. A power utility is hedging against fires by cutting off electricity to more than half a million.; Category: weather
Title: Cole issues classy statement thanking fans, Astros' organization; Abstract: All-Star pitcher Gerrit Cole made sure to thank the Houston Astros and the fan base on Thursday.; Category: sports
Title: NFL: Referees 'held accountable' after criticism from Bucs coach Arians; Abstract: Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians blasted officials for a blown call this week. The NFL response was refs are "held accountable" for mistakes.; Category: sports
Title: Report: Timberwolves 'fuming' over NBA's ruling in Karl-Anthony Towns-Joel Embiid fight; Abstract: The Timberwolves reportedly wanted Ben Simmons punished. Their grievances apparently didn't end there.; Category: sports
Title: Report: Patrick Mahomes Likely Out For Another Week; Abstract: You'll have to wait (at least) one week more to see Patrick Mahomes' return to the field. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback likely won't partake in the team's early Sunday afternoon tilt against the Minnesota Vikings. Rapoport notes that the Chiefs' activation of quarterback Chad Henne is a likely sign that Mahomes won't return, as they will likely carry only two quarterbacks. Mahomes continues to work off...; Category: sports
Title: Far-reaching snowstorm may take shape over US; Abstract: A winterlike pattern will continue to unfold across much of the eastern two-thirds of the nation into next week as a brutal one-two punch of bitterly cold air plunging into the United States will set the stage for another major storm.; Category: weather
Title: OJ Simpson suing Vegas hotel for defamation over 2017 TMZ story claiming 'belligerence'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: NASA satellites reveal the world's thickest glacier is melting 80 YEARS ahead of schedule due to record high temperatures; Abstract: Images from NASA's Earth observatory show the Taku Glacier in Alaska is melting for the first time in over 70 years. Experts are blaming the record high temperatures Alaska has been experiencing.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Tarot of Transformation: Chart Your Own Course to Healing and Spiritual Awakening; Author: Jasmin Cori Willow Arlenea; Review: The Tarot of Transformation is a very beautiful deck which will certainly be useful particularly in addressing womens issues. However, a beginning tarot user might find it difficult because in some areas it does not closely follow any of the traditional formats. So, I would recommend it for the experienced user. That said, the Tarot of Transformation would make a very good meditation tool for anyone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Possession of Paavo Deshin: A Retrieval Artist Short Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristine Kathryn Rusch Page; Review: It's a fine stand-alone tale about some previously unexplored consequences of Disappearing and Recovering. But more than that, the story is closely related to the novel Blowback. Read together they enrich each other. Back when I'd have probably had to wait for some anthology to be published before I got to read something like The Possession so I particularly appreciate the opportunity to buy it and read it now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Constellations Knowledge Cards Deck; Author: Dona Budd; Review: Nothing fancy, but for the price I like these cards. They'll show up under red light if that's what you're using (so that you don't lose your night vision). I can do show and tell with the grand-kids. There's a couple of paragraphs on the back of each card about the constellation's mythology and about its special features--like its brightest star, etc. We're also told whether it's in the southern or northern hemisphere. On the plus side, also, you're shown the constellation without the mythological feature drawn around it on the card front and with the mythologic feature on the printed side. The minus: even with all of the above, these are really plain cards. .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flag in Exile (Honor Harrington #5); Author: Visit Amazon's David Weber Page; Review: I enjoy reading military SF if it's good stuff--by which I mean it's built on a universe whose multiple layers go deep, its (main) characters are well developed and continually evolving and its battle conditions are believable. The Honor Harrington series answers all these requirements and more. I like this second book, The Honor of the Queen, especially because in it we see the heroine's flaws for the first time, her recognition of those flaws and what she intends to do about them. She also, we discover, has physical limitations to which she must adapt. These flaws and limitations are essential if Honor is not going to become Queen of the Universe and end the series prematurely as have so many captains, admirals, and just plain ole action figures. I've been buying this series since it began and for the first time I've bought an e-book copy also. I can still be entertained by elements in the series even though I've read them before. What I don't like: tree cats, their anatomy. I can get past the telempathetic abilities which have been a staple of SF for a long time. But,I don't think their anatomic development was very well worked out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Murder of Clones: A Retrieval Artist Universe Novel: Book Three of the Anniversary Day Saga (Volume 10); Author: Visit Amazon's Kristine Kathryn Rusch Page; Review: In A Murder of Clones we get the sort of deep background on the clone situation with implications for readers of the earlier Retrieval novels as well as those in the current series. What's a life worth? Clones are the die from which that coinage is cast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Falls: A Diving Universe Novel (Diving Series) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Kristine Kathryn Rusch Page; Review: If this book was the only one to represent the Diving universe of Rusch I would have had to say it was full of surprises. It's pretty much a stand-alone book, but a person having read the other Diving novels knows more than many of the characters do. So: fewer surprises. Nevertheless, this combination Mystery-Sci-fi tale has plenty to offer in the way of shockers. And some unexpected answers regarding this universe's space drives. The characters whose heads we inhabit are very complex. Others, not so much. But even some fairly minor characters are multi-faceted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Dragonheart (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Invader Zim (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Congo (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Voyager: Season 1 (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Death to Smoochy (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Airplane II: The Sequel (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chappelle's Show: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dogma (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Transformers: Season 3: Part 1 (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Millennium Actress (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Princess Mononoke (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's The Meaning of Life: Special Edition (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bedazzled (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Poseidon Adventure (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part III (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Spy (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Simpsons: Season 1 (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Superman: The Movie (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Dwarf: Series 3 (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: FLCL (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Joy Ride (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dungeons & Dragons (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aliens: Collector's Edition (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grumpy Old Men (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sphere (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Evening With Kevin Smith (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alien: Resurrection: Collector's Edition (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Evolution (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 2 (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 5 (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 6 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Simpsons: Season 6 (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Not Another Teen Movie (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystery Men (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alien: Collector's Edition (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Tai Chi Master (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planes (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best of The Muppet Show: Peter Sellers / John Cleese / Dudley Moore (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 1 (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beast Wars Transformers: Season 1 (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Falling Down (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Escape from Alcatraz (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Nicky (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python: The Life of Python (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stealing Harvard (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Addams Family (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chain Reaction (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scourge of Worlds: A Dungeons and Dragons Adventure (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pete's Dragon (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: Special Edition (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hackers (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ronin Warriors: Collection (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In Living Color: Season 2 (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tenchi the Movie: Tenchi Muyo! In Love (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Ninja (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Police Academy: Special Edition (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Noon (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mars Attacks! (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park III (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Inu-Yasha (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Knight Rider: Season 1 (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Scorpion King (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Excel Saga (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Army of Darkness (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Escaflowne (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Escaflowne: The Movie (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Transformers: Season 3: Part 2/Season 4 (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tremors (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Timeline (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catwoman (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Enterprise: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Escape from New York (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Simpsons: Season 5 (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Medallion (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Constantine (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Transformers: Season 1 (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Romeo Must Die (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beast Wars Transformers: Season 2 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Vol. 2 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Married... with Children: Season 1 (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission to Mars (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jackass: The Movie (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball: Fortune Teller Baba Saga (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheers: Season 1 (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Machinist (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Time Machine (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: XXX: State of the Union (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: .hack//Legend of the Twilight (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Mike Myers (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Addams Family Values (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Unicorn (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Point Break (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Space (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: .hack//SIGN (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joe Dirt (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Desperado / El Mariachi (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Smallville: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Space Cowboys (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Andy Griffith Show: Vol 2: The Big House / A Wife for Andy (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spies Like Us (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Urban Legend (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Smokey and the Bandit / Smokey and the Bandit II: Double Feature (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ER: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: UHF (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Connie and Carla (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bloodsport (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The King of Queens: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Like Me: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Futurama: Vol. 2 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willow (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Night at the Roxbury (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Troopers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Rock (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Robotech (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reign of Fire (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Fusion (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hudsucker Proxy (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CSI: Season 3 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Transformers: The Movie (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harvey (1950); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost World (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Drunken Master (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Knight's Tale (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 13th Warrior (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Hal (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stripes (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Serving Sara (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Animatrix (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1 (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ninja Scroll (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Transformers: Season 2: Part I (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clerks: Uncensored (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soylent Green (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kung Fu Hustle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godzilla (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road Trip (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Dwarf: Series 1 (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chappelle's Show: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Akira (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Dwarf: Series 6 (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stigmata (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Castle in the Sky (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Season 3 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quantum Leap: Season 2 (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sorcerer Hunters (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elektra (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dreamcatcher (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: First Contact (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hot Chick (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Child's Play (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Batman & Robin (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 5 (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Clerks: First Cut (Not Theatrical Version) (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Postman (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade 2 (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bring It On (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Insurrection (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steamboy (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dark Crystal (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Revenge of the Nerds / Revenge of the Nerds 2: Double Feature (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of N-I-M-H (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frasier: Season 2 (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The X-Files: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Family Guy: Vol. 2: Season 3 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Boondock Saints (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carrie (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Event Horizon (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angel: Season 2 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bicentennial Man (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Girl in Gold Boots (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Monk (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters 2 (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riding in Cars with Boys (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Record of Lodoss War (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starship Troopers (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grave of the Fireflies (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Heart Huckabees (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Naked Gun (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Equilibrium (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Bigger (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pet Sematary (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Labyrinth (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smallville: Season 4 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beast Wars Transformers: Season 3 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Dwarf: Series 2 (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Silverman (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outlaw Star: Vol. 3 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystery Science Theater 3000: Mr. B's Lost Shorts (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Kings (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Xena: Warrior Princess: Season 1 (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The One (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Garlic Jr. (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superman III (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MASH: Season 1 (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Like Me: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Watership Down (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heavy Metal (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Replacements (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hobbit (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Simpsons: Season 4 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Outlaw Star: Vol. 2 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revisited (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blow (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Outlaw Star: Vol. 1 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tuxedo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingpin (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Vol. 17: Super Saiyan (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The New Guy (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tenchi the Movie 2: Daughter of Darkness (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Me (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clue (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coneheads (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cell (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vampire Hunter D (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hulk (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arabian Nights (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spawn: The Movie (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hero (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quantum Leap: Season 1 (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Action Hero (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man: The Venom Saga (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MacGyver: Season 2 (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CSI: Season 4 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
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: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Abstract: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Category: movies
Title: Every State With a Native American Name; Abstract: In 1896, the highest peak in North America was named Mount McKinley after presidential candidate William McKinley, who'd never once set foot in Alaska.; Category: lifestyle
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: Stubborn dog is annoyed after being asked to get off couch; Abstract: Another priceless husky tantrum caught on camera!; Category: video
Title: If You Ordered Less, Should You Still Split the Bill Evenly?; Abstract: Figuring out the bill after dinner can be a sticky situation. Someone suggested splitting the check, but you only got one thing. Here's what to do to avoid any awkwardness.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Woman Spots Deadly Animal Hiding In Photo Of Her Kids; Abstract: Her unsuspecting children weren't the only ones posing for the pictures.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Fox News contributor: 'Most likely' outcome is Trump doesn't run in 2020; Abstract: Fox News contributor Christopher Hahn predicted that President Trump will not run for reelection in 2020.; Category: news
Title: Can an inheritance be too big?; Abstract: Some wealthy parents are concerned that after a certain point, money passed down will be damaging to the next generation.; Category: finance
Title: Are You a Good Speller? Take This Quiz to Find Out; Abstract: These days, many people rely on autocorrect to spell words correctly. But if you like to boast about your skills sans technology, try this spelling quiz.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Dreaming dog hilariously falls off couch; Abstract: Don't worry, Izzy ended up being okay!; Category: video | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami's airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.; Category: news
Title: Jimmy Carter released from hospital following treatment for injury from fall; Abstract: Former President Jimmy Carter has been released from the hospital after being treated for an injury sustained during a fall at his home earlier this week, the Carter Center said Thursday.; Category: news
Title: Sinkhole Swallows Port Authority Bus On Busy Street In Downtown Pittsburgh; Abstract: A massive sinkhole opened up in downtown Pittsburgh during the Monday morning rush hour, swallowing the back half of a Port Authority bus and nearly a car as well.; Category: news
Title: I visited the new American Dream megamall on its opening day and it was eerily empty; Abstract: The American Dream megamall opened to the public last week. Here's what to expect from one of the largest malls in the US.; Category: travel
Title: Montana probe widens after third grizzly bear is killed; Abstract: A Montana hunter shot and killed a grizzly bear Saturday in apparent self-defense.; Category: sports
Title: Lufthansa strike cancels 1,300 flights, stranding thousands; Abstract: Lufthansa said that customers could rebook their flights, but passengers reported having trouble reaching the airline.; Category: travel
Title: Snow crab sells for record price in Japan; Abstract: A "five shining star" snow crab was auctioned off in Tottori, Japan for a record-breaking 5 million yen ($46,000). wide.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Marlboro Man Bob Norris dies at 90, having reportedly never been a smoker; Abstract: Robert "Bob" Norris, who played the iconic Marlboro Man for more than a decade in the '60s, has died at his Colorado ranch at 90. Norris landed the high-profile ad campaign for the Philip Morris cigarette brand by happenstance, as his son, Bobby Norris, told the local CBS affiliate, KKTV.; Category: tv | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Universal 01117 117-Size Rubber Bands (210 per Pack); Brand: Universal; Review: When you have a cold chicken soup.....when you need large elastic bands Universal 01117's!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paper Mate FlexGrip Ultra Recycled Ballpoint Retractable Pen, Ink, Medium, Pack of 12, Black (9530131); Brand: Paper Mate; Review: This is the only pen I have used since 1995! Comfortable grip,nice feel on paper. I am addicted to these pens!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fellowes Crystals Flex Wrist Rest (9115201); Brand: Fellowes; Review: My wrist never felt this good. Cold chicken soup. Long hours spent at a PC, with tired aching wrists Fellows Flex Wrist Rest.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aylio Comfort Seat Cushion - Tailbone, Coccyx, Sciatica, Back Pain Relief; Brand: Aylio; Review: I was skeptical about this orthopedic cushion, because compared to the other two I already own; it felt too soft and light. (For $20.00 more) But I decided to give this one a chance over the weekend before returning it. Turns out not only does this cushion feel so natural like its not even there, but it set in remission, my lower back pain on my left side which was killing me. I like all of my cushions, as I like to rotate, use different types for chairs, the sofa etc. Again, you can hardly feel this cushion, while its actually healing you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfy Cure Coccyx Memory Foam Seat Cushion - Top Doctor Recommended Premium Grade Orthopedic Cushion for Back/Tailbone Pain Relief; Brand: Sleep Restoration; Review: I personally could no longer sit in my computer desk chair at home,for more than twenty minutes without feeling incredible pain,on my right side. My first thoughts were always to purchase a new computer chair,until I realized the cushion I was using at that time,was no longer useful for comfort,and upon discovering (More professional) orthopedic cushions I figured I had nothing to lose. I knew immediately (after purchasing)that this would enable me to sit longer. This particular model does not flatten to a pancake like a lot of them do(I currently own three different styles so I can rotate them from chair to chair(Including car,bus,train,plane.) This one will raise you about two and one half inches on whatever it is you are using it for,which is great if you require a consistent level of comfort. It not only saved me the average cost of a decent desk/computer chair of say $300.00 and is far more practical in the long run.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: This is the third time I have read Tolkien's epic, and I have to say I enjoyed it this time more than the first two. It is a blessing and a curse that The Lord of the Rings reads more like a history than a novel. A blessing because each time you read the book, you have the opportunity to learn and appreciate the work more each time you read it. For example: in this re-read I paid special attention to the poetry, and the ending (which I skimmed through the first two times) and found them quite beautiful. A curse because it takes a seriousness, and a great deal of time, to work your way through the book. If I had to be critical of one thing it would be the dialogue. Tolkien's use of formal speech lacks power in some cases where he attempted to be humorous or playful or fearful. After the first book the dialogue becomes somewhat wearying. However, escaping into Middle Earth after a tiring practice is just the thing I typically need. I am looking forward to my next read already!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: This is the third time I have read Tolkien's epic, and I have to say I enjoyed it this time more than the first two. It is a blessing and a curse that The Lord of the Rings reads more like a history than a novel. A blessing because each time you read the book, you have the opportunity to learn and appreciate the work more each time you read it. For example: in this re-read I paid special attention to the poetry, and the ending (which I skimmed through the first two times) and found them quite beautiful. A curse because it takes a seriousness, and a great deal of time, to work your way through the book. If I had to be critical of one thing it would be the dialogue. Tolkien's use of formal speech lacks power in some cases where he attempted to be humorous or playful or fearful. After the first book the dialogue becomes somewhat wearying. However, escaping into Middle Earth after a tiring practice is just the thing I typically need. I am looking forward to my next read already!; 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: This is the third time I have read Tolkien's epic, and I have to say I enjoyed it this time more than the first two. It is a blessing and a curse that The Lord of the Rings reads more like a history than a novel. A blessing because each time you read the book, you have the opportunity to learn and appreciate the work more each time you read it. For example: in this re-read I paid special attention to the poetry, and the ending (which I skimmed through the first two times) and found them quite beautiful. A curse because it takes a seriousness, and a great deal of time, to work your way through the book. If I had to be critical of one thing it would be the dialogue. Tolkien's use of formal speech lacks power in some cases where he attempted to be humorous or playful or fearful. After the first book the dialogue becomes somewhat wearying. However, escaping into Middle Earth after a tiring practice is just the thing I typically need. I am looking forward to my next read already!; 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: This is the third time I have read Tolkien's epic, and I have to say I enjoyed it this time more than the first two. It is a blessing and a curse that The Lord of the Rings reads more like a history than a novel. A blessing because each time you read the book, you have the opportunity to learn and appreciate the work more each time you read it. For example: in this re-read I paid special attention to the poetry, and the ending (which I skimmed through the first two times) and found them quite beautiful. A curse because it takes a seriousness, and a great deal of time, to work your way through the book. If I had to be critical of one thing it would be the dialogue. Tolkien's use of formal speech lacks power in some cases where he attempted to be humorous or playful or fearful. After the first book the dialogue becomes somewhat wearying. However, escaping into Middle Earth after a tiring practice is just the thing I typically need. I am looking forward to my next read already!; 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: This is the third time I have read Tolkien's epic, and I have to say I enjoyed it this time more than the first two. It is a blessing and a curse that The Lord of the Rings reads more like a history than a novel. A blessing because each time you read the book, you have the opportunity to learn and appreciate the work more each time you read it. For example: in this re-read I paid special attention to the poetry, and the ending (which I skimmed through the first two times) and found them quite beautiful. A curse because it takes a seriousness, and a great deal of time, to work your way through the book. If I had to be critical of one thing it would be the dialogue. Tolkien's use of formal speech lacks power in some cases where he attempted to be humorous or playful or fearful. After the first book the dialogue becomes somewhat wearying. However, escaping into Middle Earth after a tiring practice is just the thing I typically need. I am looking forward to my next read already!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Land Grants and Lawsuits in Northern New Mexico; Author: Malcolm Ebright; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Great reference, not an easy read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Finkler Question; Author: Howard Jacobson; Genres: fiction; Review: I felt it was too disjointed and trying to be literary.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wolfs Rest; Author: D. Jean Smith; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Could have benefited from some tight editing and story construction.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: All Creatures Great and Small (All Creatures Great and Small, #1-2); Author: James Herriot; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, children, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Wonderful, realistic veterinary stories. Sets the benchmark for the genre.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing, and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon; Author: Nick Trout; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Stories supposedly one day in the life of this small animal surgeon on the staff of the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, the Mayo Clinic of Veterinary Medicine. It's a little preachy and puts a glamorous face on the practice and skills of the people who work there. Falls short of the compelling depiction of patients and clients so obvious in the writings of James Alfred Wight (James Harriot), but an interesting and worth while read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Jew is Not My Enemy: Unveiling the Myths That Fuel Muslim Anti-Semitism; Author: Tarek Fatah; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Well balanced analysis of the current status of relationships between Jews and Muslims and some of the reasons for the problems between Israel and most of the Muslim dominated nations. Can add significantly to an understanding of why prejudice develops.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Exploring the West; Author: Herman J. Viola; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Great photos, drawings and paintings, good overview of the west when it was first opening up to people from the U.S.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Undaunted Courage: The Pioneering First Mission to Explore America's Wild Frontier; Author: Stephen E. Ambrose; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Reads like a novel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forty Years a Fur Trader on the Upper Missouri; Author: Charles Larpenteur; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: This first person account is fascinating especially when compared to other accounts of the same incidents.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Year of Decision 1846; Author: Bernard DeVoto; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Read this one a long time ago and just started to read it again. Fascinating stuff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway; Author: Ernest Hemingway; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Re-reading this now, fourth or fifth time. There's a reason he got the Nobel Prize in 1954!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Twice; Author: Andrew Grant; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Brain candy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jenkins: Confederate Blockade Runner; Author: Emily Hill; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Fascinating and real, especially the battle scenes. Was Emily there when it happened? A real page turner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dodge City: Queen of Cowtowns; Author: Stanley Vestal; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Interesting tales that set the record straight. No Gunsmoke this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blood and Thunder: An Epic of the American West; Author: Hampton Sides; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: A very different view of the Navajo nation and of Kit Carson. Well written, fascinating and a must for anyone interested in the history of the Southwest.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tocqueville in America; Author: George Wilson Pierson; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Not an easy read but full of insightful analysis of American culture, society, politics and civilization as observed and interpreted by a French nobleman who traveled through America with a friend in the early 1830's.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Moveable Feast; Author: Ernest Hemingway; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Re-reading Hemingway, always find something new to admire!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Islands in the Stream; Author: Ernest Hemingway; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Just finished re-reading this one for the third or fourth time, still couldn't put it down until I read the last sentence.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Captain; Author: Jan de Hartog; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Griping adventure on the high seas during WWII. The maturation of a young man into the captain of a Dutch deep sea tug pressed into service on the Murmansk run by the British. Action, adventure, and coming of age during a time of brutal events.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lonesome Dove; Author: Larry McMurtry; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Even better than the TV series, although I thought those programs were superior to most.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War and the Conquest of the American Continent; Author: Robert W. Merry; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: This history of James K. Polk's presidency was slow in places but a fascinating revelation of the political machinations of Polk that resulted in him gaining every major goal he set for his administration. These goals included the addition of the Oregon territories, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California to the United States. My interest in this period drives the historical fiction I am writing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Enemy (Jack Reacher, #8); Author: Lee Child; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Complex characters, great story, easy read. Great book for a trip.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Echelon Vendetta; Author: David Stone; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Brain candy but a page turner with interesting twists.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Winds of War (The Henry Family, #1); Author: Herman Wouk; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I have yet to read anything by Herman Wouk that I didn't think was special.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ornament of the World: How Muslims, Jews, and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain; Author: Maria Rosa Menocal; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: This is an amazing and, today, mostly unknown history of how Muslims, Jews and Christians collaborated to produce a culture of tolerance on the Iberian peninsula from the mid 700's until 1492 when the Muslims and Jews were expelled from Spain. The members of the three religions not only tolerated each other they combined efforts to produce advances in science, technology and philosophy while the rest of Europe was mired in the Dark Ages. It's not an easy read but worth the effort.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956: An Experiment in Literary Investigation, Books III-IV; Author: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: There's a reason he won the Nobel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scum; Author: Isaac Bashevis Singer; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: The master storyteller.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crestmont; Author: Holly Weiss; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Holly Weiss provides a melodious look at a time and place long past. Since I was born in the thirties, I can envision my parents and grandparents living this life, certainly not as guests of the Crestmont Inn, but conceivably as staff members. The author's love of music and the importance of music in her life are apparent in the finely drawn main character of this calm, insightful story. Ms. Weiss transports the reader to the beautiful setting of this summer resort and the lives of the staff, owners and guests of the inn come alive. This book is a calm respite from the inundation of thrillers and fantasy that seem to have taken over the writing of fiction today.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Poem of the Cid; Author: Anonymous; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: The poetry is obvious in the Spanish on the left page, the translation on the right tells the story. The classic bloody tale of brutality in the middle ages.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wine, Women, and Death: Medieval Hebrew Poems on the Good Life; Author: Raymond P. Scheindlin; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Fascinating discussion and translation of medieval Hebrew Poems written during the Muslim control of Andalusia. I am learning a good deal about a time and place I knew very little about.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This House of Sky: Landscapes of a Western Mind; Author: Ivan Doig; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: If you know anything about life in Montana and the lives of ranchers and farmers you will nod with understanding as you read Doig's words. If you don't know anything about that country and those people you will be fascinated!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night (The Night Trilogy #1); Author: Elie Wiesel; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This is a new English translation by the author's wife from her original French translation of the Yiddish first published in English in 1958. Wiesel claims, in the preface for this edition, that one cannot actually understand the rest of his nearly forty published works without reading this, his first. It is a chilling reminder of the obligation Wiesel felt to "bear witness for the dead and for the living." The witness "...has no right to deprive future generations of a past that belongs to our collective memory. To forget would be not only dangerous but offensive; to forget the dead would be akin to killing them a second time." This book should be required reading in at least one humanities class in all High Schools. Ignorance of these horrific crimes can only lead to repetition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Indian Slave Trade: The Rise Of The English Empire In The American South, 1670-1717; Author: Alan Gallay; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: This is a must read for anyone who thinks the European settlers of the Americas were unique in the promulgation of slavery.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Horse and Custer: The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors; Author: Stephen E. Ambrose; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Well documented biographies of two warriors who were predestined to clash.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Leggings: The Making of a Crow Warrior; Author: Peter Nabokov; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: The real story of a Crow warrior's life, told in the first person. A rare insight into the warrior culture and daily life of the tribe in the 19th century. Fascinating stuff!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Racing in the Rain; Author: Garth Stein; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Laughter, tears, joy, this book has it all! More please.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lincoln; Author: David Herbert Donald; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Fascinating material a lot of which was not presented in previous biographies. Anyone interested in politics needs to read this book. I never realized Lincoln was such a master politician.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travels with Charlize: In Search of Living Alone; Author: David R. Gross; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Review from Kirkus Reviews: Kirkus Media LLC, 6411 Burleson Rd., Austin, TX 78744 [email protected] In this memoir, a retired veterinarian and cardiovascular researcher takes to the highways and back roads of the West Coast with his dog, seeking solace and purpose. After almost 53 years of marriage, Gross (Man Hunt, 2012, etc.) faced the death of the only woman he ever loved. How would he find a path through his now-solitary remaining years? Enter Charlize, a German shepherd, who suffered her own traumas before Gross adopted her from a rescue center. Through steady companionship, they forged a bond that would lead them both to recovery. Gross bought a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 ("Old Blue") and a camping trailer (the "Frog") and with Charlize riding shotgun, he hit the road. Inspired by his literary hero, John Steinbeck (the author of the 1962 bestseller Travels with Charley), Gross wrote a steady stream of blog posts detailing his journeys up and down the coast, through the Southwest, and up to the fly-fishing rivers of Montana. This book represents the collected bloggings of a good year's worth of extended road trips. It's part travelogue, part personal musing, with an occasional sprinkling of history and a dash of self-deprecating humor, all of which makes it most enjoyable for readers to tag along. Gross effectively depicts his restlessness--how he logged an extraordinary number of hours behind the wheel each day, never staying more than a night at each stop, except when visiting with old friends or family. He was up at 5 or 6 each morning, when he felt a cold dog nose pressed against his face, and he and Charlize were on the road before 8, usually pulling into a campground around 4 in the afternoon. In between were frequent stops to admire whatever delightful displays nature laid out before them. Charlize appeared to find her own mission through these adventures: to protect and comfort her best friend and to introduce him to a variety of fellow travelers. When memories and sadness swept in, Gross writes, Charlize was there, snuggling under the author's arm, letting him know he was not alone; in his usual taciturn style, the author says merely, "It worked." Overall, Gross is an experienced, capable writer, and by the final page, readers will feel they know both man and dog. A poignant, ultimately uplifting travel narrative that ends too quickly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tough Trip Through Paradise, 1878-1879; Author: Andrew Garcia; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I just happened on this book at my independent bookstore. It is an amazing story told from the standpoint of the Nez Perce. Unique language expertly edited to retain the flavor and voice of the author who lived it. Humor, pathos and a damn fine tale, true as the author remembered it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl from Berlin: Standartenfuhrer's Wife; Author: Ellie Midwood; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Annalise Meissner is the protagonist of a historical novel written by Ellie Midwood entitled The Girl from Berlin: Standartenfuhrer's Wife. The novel starts in late 1930's Berlin and chronicles the rise of Hitler and the Nazi juggernaut. Annalise is a teenaged ballet dancer focused on her craft to the exclusion of all else. Her family was not the Aryans she believed them to be. They were wealthy Ashkenazi Jews from Poland. Both her mother's and her father's grandparents had foreseen more trouble from the ever on-going anti-Semitism pervading Europe. They immigrated to Germany, changed the families' names by paying for too-good-to-be-falsified documents and converted to Protestantism. They were able to create a legend of several generations of pure Aryanism. While her dancing career flourishes the problems for her family's beloved Jewish doctor and his son, also her dance partner and platonic friend, multiply. Initially Annalise doesn't want to concern herself with the changes happening to her country by the Nazi regime but as the oppressions against Jews and others intensifies her Grandmother spills the beans about the family's origins and she realizes that she can't be a silent bystander. However she falls in love with an older man who saves her from the unwanted advances of an SS officer. The man happens to be her father's longtime friend, Standartenfuhrer (Colonel) Heinrich Friedmann, who even though he works for SD - the Reich Secret Service - seems to share her views. She falls in love with Friedmann and her new husband reveals himself to be a counterintelligence agent working for the US government. She joins his efforts to save as many lives as they can while doing their best to aid the Allied cause. Annalise meets the leader of the Austrian SS Gruppenfuhrer (Major General) Ernst Kaltenbrunner who has a sinister reputation. She manages to charm the General and seems to be courting him for a purpose we don't learn about until the sequel to this novel. This is a fast-paced, well-researched novel with characters we care about. It would benefit from more careful editing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BalanceFrom GoYoga All-Purpose 1/2-Inch Extra Thick High Density Anti-Tear Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap; Brand: BalanceFrom; Review: Awesome softness! 1/2" makes all the difference in the world when working outside on concrete with small pebbles!! Material feels almost like memory foam. Softer than a lot of 1/2" and great on the knees, elbows and spine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Medicine Ball; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Quick shipment. Item as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MEMO Athletics Multi-Colored Zipper Sweatband Wristband; Brand: MEMO Athletics; Review: Arrived as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands with Instruction Guide, Carry Bag, EBook and Online Workout Videos, Set of 5; Brand: Fit Simplify; Review: Exactly what was expected!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tough 1 Great Grip Spring Curry; Brand: Tough 1; Review: These are the best combs for dogs!! Not dogs with thin hair but shepherds and goldens for sure...shake to remove hair, it's that easy and the dogs love being combed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clout Fitness Quick Release Pair of Locking 2" Olympic Size Barbell Clamp Collar Great for Pro Training; Brand: Clout Fitness; Review: Very easy to use and don't slip!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coleman Adjustable Comfort 30 Degree Sleeping Bag; Brand: Coleman; Review: Great! 2nd one we bought so we each have one. Easy to go from cool to warm covers as stated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Best Western Plus Waxahachie Inn Suites; City: Waxahachie Texas; Review: This hotel was very clean, nicely decorated, and had everything we wanted. The bed was extremely comfortable, slept really well. Convenient to the hospital, where we were visiting a family member. we were able to visit for awhile then come back to room and visit again that evening without fighting traffic. It is also close to shopping at department stores and grocery stores.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Andante Inn of Sedona; City: Sedona Arizona; Review: Beautiful view from our room window! One of the least expensive places in town but still very nice. Clean comfotable room, bed with great pillows. Coffee pot, hair dyer, refrigerator but no microwave. Breakfast not so good. You will have to drive to attractions, food and shopping, but not too far.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Highland Hotel; City: Prescott Arizona; Review: This hotel is like stepping back in time but with modern conveniences. The bathroom has a push button flush toilet, double faucet, and a claw foot tub. The towels are fluffy and thick. The bedroom is also decorated in an old west/Victorian style. Very comfortable bed and pillows. There is a coffee pot, hair dyer, T V with remote, heating/AC unit with remote control but no microwave or refrigerator. The room is a little small compared to most other hotel rooms but cozy. There are many restaurants and bars within walking distance. Parking is free. We really enjoyed it . Small breakfast but including fruit and berries were a nice treat. Nice friendly staff!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Lion Inn Suites Saraland; City: Saraland Alabama; Review: This hotel was seven years old but looked brand new. Very well cared for. Very clean and comfortable. Very polite and caring staff. Convenient location I would stay again and recommend it. Full breakfast; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham Huntsville Airport Madison; City: Madison Alabama; Review: Nice landscaped room. Inviting lobby with seating area. The desk clerk took a little while to warm up but very friendly later. The entire place was updated and clean, everything in working order. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Had a little living room area with love seat and desk but no TV. The desk had a lamp with extra outlet and upc outlet for devices. The bed area had a Tv and nightstands on each side but no enough electrical outlets near bed, I must use a C-PAC machine so I am always looking for an outlet near my bed. Nice bathroom except one switch for light and fan so always had to hear fan while in the bathroom. Breakfast had preformed eggs and breakfast sausage and lots of sugar treats, no fresh fruits There is a Cracker Barrel near and hotel easy on and off to interstate; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Lebanon; City: Lebanon Tennessee; Review: On main road near restaurants and shopping. Comfortable bed and pillows. Decent towels, great tub. The lamps on the night stands have electrical outlets so there were plenty for all devices. We did have a problem with our lock on our door and a leaky sink but they took care of it as soon as they were told Breakfast had eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravely as well as the other standards; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham Clute; City: Clute Texas; Review: This room was more like two rooms, large living room and bedroom connected by a hall with bathroom one one side and microwave and refrigerator on the other. Living room had loveseat, coffee table, end table, two lamps and good size T V, and a dresser. Bedroom king size bed, two night stands w/ lamps a desk, lamp with outlets for computer and ubc plugs, dresser and large T V. L.R. Is next to the hallway and bed on other side so the bedroom is very quite and peaceful. All lamps can be operated by switch on lamp or switches on the wall, very convenient, a lot of electrical outlets. They bake chocolate chip cookies everyday around four. I stayed there a week and loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Mobile; City: Mobile Alabama; Review: Bed was comfortable, bathroom clean, hot water, great shower. The end table has "Cubetime" an alarm clock with extra electrical outlets and ubc outlets. Breakfast not too good, powered preformed eggs, a lot of sugar items; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Airport East; City: El Paso Texas; Review: Good hotel for the price. Clean, updated room. Tub was clean and resurfaced but since I like to sit it was a little rough, nice for shower. Towels were fluffy! The bed was comfortable and pillows good. There were extra pull-ins, since I have a CPac machine I appreciate extra plugs, never enough for my phone, tablet and machine! Did have a microwave and refrigerator but I didn't use it because it looked dangerous and sloppy with it being right next to the front door and microwave resting directly on top of fridge. Most of hotel was clean but the area around the elevator was nasty, needs a good cleaning and paint. The pool was very large! There are restaurants within walking distance. Located right off interstate, easy on and off. The sunset was gorgeous and night view of city was beautiful! Breakfast was provided, waffles, powered eggs, sausage, cereal, little fresh fruit. Great coffee!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Ozona Texas; Review: Large patio behind pool with fountain. Staff was nice and friendly, easy check in and out. Exterior and interior was clean. The flooring was vinyl planks instead of carpet, which is better for me or anyone with allergies. Great bed with great pillows, good towels. Limited drawer space, find for short stay. Nice microwave and refrigerator, enough electrical plugs. The bathroom was very tight and tub bottom was rough, not to good to sit on. The breakfast was very good, real eggs, waffles, sausage, yogurt, oatmeal , cereals.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: Stayed here with our reward points and got a great room. Surprised that we did not have a microwave or refrigerator in our room. Had everything else, iron, ironing board, hairdryer room was large and bed and pillows were great, very comfortable! Bathroom was big with plenty of counter space. Large flatscreen T V, sofa bed, foot stools, Reading chair with lamp. Thought it would be closer to the Riverwalk. You could get on the Riverwalk just out the back of the hotel but the part where all the restaurants and shops were was still a good walk away. Also nothing is free there, no breakfast, not even coffee. But there is coffee and coffee maker in you room, only enough coffee for two cups. Watch out for concierge people, always trying to get you to go to sales offers for timeshares!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites; City: Tallahassee Florida; Review: Clean and updated! Flatscreen T V , big mirror, microwave and refrigerator. Extra electrical outlets, big fluffy towels, hot water. Desk with comfortable chair, bed and pillows so very comfortable. Breakfast typical, so so.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Madison; City: Madison Florida; Review: The room was clean and smelled good. Bed and pillows were comfortable, no stopper for tub but towels were o k . T v was in a cabinet so hard to see from anywhere but right in front. Desk chair fell part when we tried to move it and lounge chair looked old and dirty. ceramic floor , no carpet, which I like because it is cleaner and I have allergies. Not enough electrical outlets. Breakfast was bad, everything was prepackaged, coffee wasn't good either; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Fultondale; City: Fultondale Alabama; Review: Located right off interstate with restaurants nearby. Average hotel, average rate. Had what most place have, microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Something must hotels don't have was a magnifying mirror on a adjustable bracket, something us old people need! Towels were ok and pillows and bed were comfortable. Had extra plugs for electrical devices. Dressing area separate from shower/tub area.breakfast was good, scrambled eggs(real) sausage, fresh fruit, oatmeal(instant), cereal, yogurt, good coffee. Staff was nice and place was clean.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Redemption Key (A Dani Britton Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's S.G. Redling Page; Review: i enjoyed the plot twists even tho it got a little unbelievable toward the end. it kept my attention to the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Horse in My Garage and Other Stories; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick F. McManus Page; Review: this collection of his stories will satisfy any McManus fan. it is an excellent bathroom reader. a funny and enjoyable read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brilliance (The Brilliance Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Sakey Page; Review: fairly decent story line. kept my attention enough to finish it in 3 days.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Search for the Buried Bomber (Dark Prospects); Author: Visit Amazon's Xu Lei Page; Review: I found the story to be totally unbelievable. jumps of the story line didn't feel right to me..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fringe Runner (Fringe Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Aukes Page; Review: didn't read fringe runner but assadin sas entertaining; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cuisinox Salt/Pepper or Flax Seed Mill; Brand: Cuisinox; Review: I got this quickly and it works very well. I like the ability to adjust the grind. Would prefer a hinged lid as that is a bit awkward. Edit: ceramic burr wore down, then its plastic mount broke; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: KRUPS XP6010 Pump Espresso Machine with Thermo Block System and Stainless Steel Housing, Silver; Brand: KRUPS; Review: My first try was to be a 'break in' double shot . It looked and smelled so good, I had to drink it. Excellent crema, aroma and body. It made 8 great double shots then started to produce only weak tepid results. I reread the manual and thoroughly cleaned and inspected everything. No improvement. Thinking it might be the cold tap water this time of year, I tried it again with slightly warm water. No improvement. It seems the thermoblock isn't heating well enough. I'm requesting a refund.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach (31333) Toaster Oven, Convection Oven, Electric, Stainless Steel; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: We toast and broil with it far more than expected. Easy to use and easy clean up except broiling grime on top and back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Capresso 560.01 Infinity Conical Burr, Black Includes Coffee Grinder Dusting Brush and 3-pack 35G Grindz Coffee Grinder Cleaner; Brand: Capresso; Review: Quick and easy to use. A nice consistent grind. Easy to disassemble, A bit hard to clean but not too difficult.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NutriChef PKFMR11BKV2 Frothing Machine Milk Frother for Coffe, 1, Black; Brand: NutriChef; Review: This works great and is well made. I was surprised at how fast it will froth milk and it is very easy to clean. They didn't just throw in cheap batteries as a bonus. They provided name brand ones.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Stainless Utensil Tool Set (7 pieces) - Holiday Gift; Brand: Neware; Review: These are OK for the price. I bought them for a travel trailer. I would not want them for daily use. They are kind of thin stamped metal. They could have made them thicker and stronger for only a few dollars more so why didn't they?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sedeta® 10000/3000 Grit Sharpening Stone Razor Sharpener Whetstone Polishing Tool Two Sides for Sharpening Knives Scissor Blade; Brand: Sedeta; Review: I got it in 2 weeks despite the longer projection. I've sharpened several quality knives using water with it. They all are near razor sharp now. Ruby is great for really the hard steel on Buck knives.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Set of 3 Stainless Steel Whisk; Brand: Ouddy; Review: Just what I needed for the right price; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ninja Coffee Maker for Hot/Iced Coffee with 4 Brew Sizes, Programmable Auto-iQ, Milk Frother, 43oz Stainless; Brand: SharkNinja; Review: While I enjoyed this for 10 months it just quit working on Classic and Rich brew for no apparent reason. It was well cared for and not moved around. I say faulty design. Also the brew temperature was barely hot enough and required frequent decaying to keep it operating well.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: OXO On Barista Brain 12 Cup Coffee Maker with Removable Kettle; Brand: OXO; Review: I thought this would be a good one because of the adjustable, high temperature. It does indeed boil in the kettle but has cooled way too much by the time it gets to the carafe. The coffee is no better than that made in a $30 maker. The carafe also pours very slowly due to the small hole through which it pours.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: YETI Rambler 20 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid (Stainless Steel); Brand: YETI; Review: I received two of theses as a gift. Last night I put ice and water in one. I thought I should put plenty of ice in it to last all night. 15 hours later I still have a fourth of the ice. That is without the lid on but indoors. I can see it lasting 6-8 hours outdoors; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YETI Rambler 20 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid (Stainless Steel); Brand: YETI; Review: I received two of theses as a gift. Last night I put ice and water in one. I thought I should put plenty of ice in it to last all night. 15 hours later I still have a fourth of the ice. That is without the lid on but indoors. I can see it lasting 6-8 hours outdoors; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liberty 129846 27-Inch Galena Hook Rail/Coat Rack with 4 Pilltop Hooks, Honey Maple and Statuary Bronze; Brand: Liberty; Review: While it looks fine, both the wood and it's finish are very soft. It will scratch easily. I also have doubts that the screws will hold over the long run. The screw hole covers are plastic and not woodgrain.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Basketball Diaries (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Natural Born Killers (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stripes (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boondock Saints (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Porky's (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road Trip (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystery Science Theater 3000: Manos: Hands of Fate (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko: Director's Cut (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Dragon Ball Z: Vegeta Saga - Season 1; Brand: ; Review: Dragon ball Z is cheesy, corny, and plots are really stupid, I wouldn't watch these series if someone gave it to me for free.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Watchmen; Brand: Billy Crudup; Review: The best scene of the movie was when whoreshack killed that child rapist, also after learning about the screwed up conservative rapist character called the comedians past, I was glad that he got killed in the beginning of the movie, they seemed like a bunch of bland ultra conservative tea party type heros, no way in todays politcal atmosphere that this would fly, music on the movie was somewhat nerve wrecking, the only song that was good was the song by smashing pumpkins and that wasn't on the movie nor the soundtrack, it was just connected to the trailer for the film, but all in all it was a different take on superhero movies, and I did like the guy who was considered the smartest hero and mastermind of the whole plot, I really luv how he beat the shit out of the owl, who to me is a cheesy, geek looking, ultra conservative, silk spectre, who is a whore just like her mother, and whoreshack, who is kinda twisted, some of his ideals I like some I dont. The plots hella long, but if you have patience and like mystery type drama it can grow on you, cause I remember watching it and walking out of the theater in the middle of it, but when I decided to give it a second chance by buying the dvd for 4 bucks it grew on me,oh and by the way could somebody put some clothes on dr. manhattan, who seemed to not care about human life in the movie and who I wish coulda been destroyed in the machine along with that tiger.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Watchmen; Brand: Malin Akerman; Review: The best scene of the movie was when whoreshack killed that child rapist, also after learning about the screwed up conservative rapist character called the comedians past, I was glad that he got killed in the beginning of the movie, they seemed like a bunch of bland ultra conservative tea party type heros, no way in todays politcal atmosphere that this would fly, music on the movie was somewhat nerve wrecking, the only song that was good was the song by smashing pumpkins and that wasn't on the movie nor the soundtrack, it was just connected to the trailer for the film, but all in all it was a different take on superhero movies, and I did like the guy who was considered the smartest hero and mastermind of the whole plot, I really luv how he beat the shit out of the owl, who to me is a cheesy, geek looking, ultra conservative, silk spectre, who is a whore just like her mother, and whoreshack, who is kinda twisted, some of his ideals I like some I dont. The plots hella long, but if you have patience and like mystery type drama it can grow on you, cause I remember watching it and walking out of the theater in the middle of it, but when I decided to give it a second chance by buying the dvd for 4 bucks it grew on me,oh and by the way could somebody put some clothes on dr. manhattan, who seemed to not care about human life in the movie and who I wish coulda been destroyed in the machine along with that tiger.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mister T: Season 1; Brand: Mr. T; Review: 1 of the greatest cartoons of the 80s, I still remember watching it on saturday mornings playing with my Mr. T toy, my eyes kinda get watery when I think of the nostalgia created by cartoons like Mr. T, GI-Joe, Rambo, Chuck Norris, Masters of the Universe, Super Powers Team, Gobots, Spiderman & his amazing friends, Incredible hulk, Transformers, & Thundercats, there will never be anything like 80s animation again, they had great plots, great music, intelligent words, & great drawings, also 80s cartoons weren't dumbed down like todays cartoons, there's not much you can go wrong on when you purchase 80s cartoons, especially if you are planning to buy the great Mr. T!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Colors 2: The Triumph Of Melanin; Brand: KRS-ONE; Review: This dvd goes even more in depth than the 1st hidden colors, but you got to get the 1st hidden colors in order to overstand the 2nd one, this documentary talks about the prison industrial complex & how it targets only the black & the brown, the drug problem plaguing all americans but how the media only focuses on people of color, the misperception of Africa, talking about how the media mainly show you bush people & war torn areas, when there's more beautiful industrial parts of Africa aswell as plenty crime free African countries ,it talks about how the imposter mix breed muslim occupiers of current Egypt try to hide the true black presence of Egypt by changing the paintings from black to tan, it talks about how Ghandi really felt about black people & so much more, if your a person of any color, you would do yourself a great favor by purchasing a dvd that finally speaks the truth about black history.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: He-man and the Masters of the Universe - The Complete Series DVD Set Volume 1, 2 & 3; Brand: ; Review: It was a good remake, it went more into the origins of skeletor, trap jaw, & stinkor, whom I didn't see in the original 80s cartoon, but I loved the stinkor toy, the artwork was cool, but I liked the 80s artwork better, because it was more defined, the action on the 2002 version is more intense though, & skeletor has always been my favorite villian, this 2002 version of he-man is waaaay better than the new adventures of he-man, which was crap, I feel kids coming up today will enjoy this new version of he-man as I enjoyed the 80s version, my only gripe is that the voice acting for the villians on the 2002 version were kinda goofy & corny, the voice acting for the villians in the 80s version were more darker & cooler, but all in all both the 80s version of he-man & the 2002 version of he-man are great & you can't go wrong with buying either of them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: G.I. Joe: Retaliation; Brand: Channing Tatum; Review: I GREW UP TO GI JOE, SO I WAS VERY CRITICAL OF BOTH FILMS, BUT I REALIZED ITS A NEW TAKE ON GI JOE FOR THE KIDS OF THIS GENERATION, SO YOU TAKE IT FOR WHAT ITS WORTH, I THOUGHT THE 1ST ONE WAS OK BECAUSE OF STORM SHADOW, GEN. HAWK & SNAKE EYES, BUT GI JOE RETALIATION IS FAR BETTER, ALTHOUGH I THOUGHT FLINT SHOULD OUT RANK ROADBLOCK LIKE IN THE SERIES, THE BLACK LEADERS OF GI JOE WERE STALKER & ALPINE, BUT ITS COOL, THE MOVIE WAS GREAT FUN, I REALLY ENJOYED COBRA COMMANDER, WHO IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE VILLIANS NEXT TO DR. DOOM, SKELETOR, DOC OCK, GEN. WARHAWK, DARKSIED & MING, I JUST WISH DESTRO HAD'NT OF GOT BLOWN UP IN THE PRISON BREAK, THAT I COULD'NT UNDERSTAND, BECAUSE HE IS THE MAIN SOURCE OF HOW COBRA MANUFACTURE'S THEIR WEAPONRY,BUT IT IS WHAT IT IS, THE PLOT WAS DECENT BUT SCATTERED, I ENJOYED THE FIGHT SCENES, DEWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON WAS GOOD AS ROADBLOCK, OH, & TO THE CRITIC WHO SAID DEWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON IS WHITE, YOU DON'T KNOW SHIT ABOUT RACE, THE ROCK'S DAD IS BLACK & HIS MOM IS SOMOAN & SHE LOOKS BLACK ALSO, LIKE MOST SOMOAN'S DO, ME & THE ROCK HAVE THE SAME SKIN COMPLEXION, & I'M BLACK, BUT ANYWAY, MOST OF THE CASTING WAS COOL & IF YOUR A KID WHO DOES'NT KNOW ABOUT GI JOE, YOU'LL LOVE IT, BUT IF YOU GREW UP TO IT IN THE 80S & EARLY 90S, YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT WITH A GRAIN OF SALT.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boondocks, the - Season 4; Brand: ; Review: THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST BOONDOCK SERIES TO COME OUT. "I LOVE FREEDOM RIDE OR DIE" BECAUSE IT SHOWS HOW STUPID THE NON VIOLENT MOVEMENT WAS TRYING TO BEG FOR A SEAT AT THE TABLE OF WHITE RACISTS. & IF YOU REALLY LOOK AT IT INTERGRATION WAS THE WORST THING TO HAPPEN TO BLACKS BECAUSE IT MADE THEM EASIER TO CONTROL BY THE WHITE ELITE WITH NO DESIRE TO HAVE BLACK ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE LIKE WE ONCE HAD BEFORE INTERGRATION. JUST CHECKOUT ROSEWOOD, THE TULSA LYNCHINGS(BLACK WALL ST.), & THE LESSONS OF HAYTI DOCUMENTARY. THOSE WERE GREAT EXAMPLES OF BLACK ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BEFORE THEY WERE EVENTUALLY DESTROYED BY WHITE RACISM BACK IN THE DAY. & THE ONLY REASON WHITES SIDED WITH THAT LAME NON VIOLENT MOVEMENT WAS BECAUSE THEY FEARED BLACKS EVENTUALLY FOLLOWING MALCOLM X. & WHEN YOU LOOK AT IT MALCOLM X, THE DEACONS OF DEFENSE, & THE PANTHER PARTY WERE MORE OF A THREAT BECAUSE THEY TAUGHT SELF DEFENSE & SELF RELIANCE. I ALSO LIKED "PRETTY BOY FLIZZY" BECAUSE IT SHOWS HOW IGNORANT BLACK HIP HOP & R&B HAS BECOME. "BREAKING GRANDDAD" WAS A GREAT SHOW BECAUSE IT SHOWS HOW MOST BLACK AMERICAN FEMALES WILL GO TO EXTREME LENGTHS TO DESTROY THEIR BEAUTIFUL NATURAL HAIR FOR IT TO BE STRAIGHT. "GRANDDAD DATES A KARDASHIAN" SHOWS HOW LAME ALL THESE REALITY SHOWS ARE. & LAST BUT NOT LEAST FREEDOMLAND WAS GREAT BECAUSE IT SUBLIMINALLY SHOWS HOW HOLLYWOOD MOSTLY LIKES TO DEPICT BLACKS AS SLAVES. THE ONLY SHOW I DIDN'T LIKE WAS THE ONE ABOUT STINKMEANER, BUT I NEVER LIKED ANY OF THE PAST SHOWS WITH HIS CORNY OLD SELF IN THEM. I WATCH THIS GREAT SERIES OVER & OVER. & FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO GAVE THIS SERIES BAD REVIEWS IS BECAUSE IT'S MOSTLY TALKING ABOUT HOW CHEESY AND LAME TODAY'S GENERATION HAS BECOME & HOW THE CIVIL RIGHTS INTERGRATIONIST MOVEMENT DIDN'T DO A THING TO ELEVATE BLACK STATUS JUST OPEN YOUR DOOR & YOU'LL KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT OR JUST TURN ON YOUR TELEVISION & RADIO & YOU'LL SEE HOW BACKWARDS BLACKS HAVE BECOME. THAT'S WHY I APPRECIATE HIDDEN COLORS 1&2, LESSON OF HAYTI, JOHN HENRIK CLARKE, IVAN VAN SERTIMA, UMAR JOHNSON, FRANCESS CRESS WELSING, J.A. ROGERS, THE PANTHERS, DEACONS OF DEFENSE, WILLIAM COOPER, DAVE CHAPPELLE, DEAD PREZ, K-RINO, SAUL WILLIAMS, PAUL MOONEY, THE BOOK & MOVIE "THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR" & THIS GREAT BOONDOCK SERIES FOR TRYING TO UPLIFT BLACK MINDS. I'D LIKE TO THANK THE WRITERS OF THIS SERIES FOR FINALLY ADDRESSING THE NON VIOLIENT STRATEGY BECAUSE I REALLY THOUGHT THAT STRATEGY WAS STUPID. & TO ALL THE PEOPLE GIVING THIS BAD REVEIWS, I THINK YOU ALL ARE JUST MAD BECAUSE THE WRITERS ARE MAKING FUN OF YOUR GENERATION WHICH IS FILLED WITH TERRIBLE MUSIC, LAME REALITY SHOWS, & ETC. I ADVISE PEOPLE OF ALL RACES TO WATCH THIS GREAT BOONDOCK SERIES & ENJOY THE RIDE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paul Mooney: Piece Of My Mind; Brand: Paul Mooney; Review: PAUL MOONEY AT HIS BEST! THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF THE FUNNIEST STANDUP COMEDIES I'VE SEEN FROM PAUL, HE TOUCHED ON ALOT OF ISSUES THAT NEEDED TO BE TOUCHED ON. IT MIGHT MAKE SOME PEOPLE MAD BUT THE PEOPLE WHO ARE MAD AT WHAT PAUL MOONEY HAS TO SAY ARE THE SELF HATING NEGROES & WHITE RACISTS HE'S TALKING ABOUT. SO AGAIN, MUCH LOVE TO PAUL MOONEY FOR SPEAKING THE TRUTH & MAKING IT FUNNY. BECAUSE THE WAY THIS WORLD IS BECOMING WE NEED IT. AMERICA SEEMS LIKE IT'S TAKING A TURN FOR THE WORST. SO THANK GOD FOR PAUL MOONEY, EDDIE GRIFFIN, KATT WILLIAMS, THE DOCUMENTARIES "HIDDEN COLORS 1&2", THE MOVIE & BOOK "THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR", LESSONS OF HAYTI, DAVE CHAPPELLE, DEAD PREZ, K-RINO, SAUL WILLIAMS, IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE, BROTHER ALI, JOHN HENRIK CLARKE, FRANCESS CRESS WELSING, J.A. ROGERS, IVAN VAN SERTIMA, & CLAUDE ANDERSON FOR SPEAKING THE TRUTH.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop: The Next Cut; Brand: Cedric Antonio Kyles; Review: Barbershop next cut was good because it shows a families love for their child. In this movie Cube and Commons children think that the only way you get respect is if you join a gang. Cube let's his child no that's not the way to go, but his son sneaks and try to join them anyway until he learns the hard truth about gang life and backs out knowing that his father was right in the end. The people at the barbershop also try to get two gang members to form a truce at least for a weekend so they can throw a cease fire type of party. This movie pretty much deals with alot of the violence going on in Chicago something the movie Chiraq failed to do. It's finally good to see a movie that brings back the essence of the early to mid 90s when movies had messages in them, you don't see to many movies in this lame decade that takes violence in the streets serious like this nowadays, this generation seems to be passive. But hopefully they will soon wake up. And even though this movie was a comedy it still had its serious moments which makes for good cinema. I really enjoyed it even though some of the jokes were kinda bland the overall message was great and that's all I care about.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elementary Genocide 2; Brand: Various; Review: This is a very informative documentary, I suggest to anyone who has kids, especially black parents with black kids to please watch this dvd. I feel it can help black parents learn about the American school system and how bias it can be, so they could better protect their children.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out Of Darkness; Brand: Dr. Umar Johnson; Review: This is one of the greatest documentaries I have ever seen! Hidden colors 1-4 is great to, but this documentary goes a little more deeper. It even includes Tim Wise who explains in detail about white privilege. And he's white, so I know white people are furious when they see a white guy like Tim Wise speak the truth about his own race. Claude Anderson, Umar Johnson, and etc. are all great as well. I also love how they included hip hop as a very important tool for our liberation if we use it in a positive way instead of the negative way we are using it today in the mainstream. We need more rappers like Dead prez, K rino, Immortal Technique, X clan, Rass Kass, Brother Ali, Paris, T kash, Saul Williams, Canibus, Prof. Griff, Truth Universal, Nas, Cheif Kamachi, Killer Mike, and Chuck D. Then rap would be more positive and inspiring. But back to what I was saying, this documentary should be seen in all schools no matter what color the people are. I am gonna tell everyone I know about this documentary, and when I have kids, they will watch this documentary too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Break-Free CLP-16-120 Liquid; Brand: BreakFree; Review: This little tiny bottle is just a handy item to keep in your range bag, just in case you need a quick lube. The item itself BREAK FREE CLP is top notch for cleaning and lubing though as I've learned throughout the years, you should not have this as the only lube item as GREASE is highly recommended for your slides.As far as price goes, it is a bit on the expensive side for what you get, but really I purchased this just for the bottle, I have large quantities of Break Free already so i can always refill it.I know some of you have experienced this, but after opening this item you get leaks through the plastice no matter how tight you keep it capped. Here is my recommendation which will most likely help not 100% effective but really does help. There is a foil inside the cap sealing the item when you initially pruchase it. Gently remove the foil, but when you are done using the CLP place the foil back before capping it back, that will fix a lot of the leaks. I also recommended keeping it in a sandwich bag as well.Good luck!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fobus Standard Holster RH Belt HK1BH H&K Compact & USP 9mm/40 & 45, Full Size 9mm/40 / S&W Sigma Series 9/40 VE/E/G / FN49 / Ruger SR9 / Taurus Millenium .40 (Pro models refer to SP11B); Brand: Fobus; Review: This is the first fobus holster I've purchased. I've seen them in their packaging at some firearm stores and they did look kind of cheap, but I have been seeking a holster for my H&K; USP 45 Compact for a while now to use as a home carry holster.The CONS:First I would like to start with the description.This is an area Amazon and their vendors need to fix. They need better descriptions and a way to contact the vendor for questions. If you look at the photo you see a paddle behind the holster but the main title says belt. I was under the impression you get both just like Blackhawk holsters. Well this one just come with a permanent fixed belt attachment. Ok, you know what they say about what happens when you ASSUME.Second issue I have which can also fall under the first issue I have is that this holster will NOT fit the H&K; USP 45 COMPACT if you have a rail adapter on it. (I have a GG&G; Slimline Rail adapter). I was unable to find a review saying it would not fit and it says nothing about it in the description.Third issue: After removing my rail adapter, this holster doesn't really fit this firearm well, you can see that it is very tight and the seem of the holster is just about splitting. Definitely will put wear on the finish of my firearm if used often.Fourth issue the mold has bumps and scratches all over it like it has been used.The PROS:Low cost for someone who wants a belt attached holster.If you own a threaded barrel, this will fit.That's my gripe.Overview:I will be keeping this holster because when i received it I didn't bother to look and see the packaging was zip-locked and I ripped it open so this item will not be resellable as "NEW".I did try some of the other firearms I own and my Sig Sauer Mosquito slides in this well however the sight clips the bottom of the holster when drawing the firearm.There is a seperate paddle adapter you can purchase for this holster right here on Amazon for just under $10.00, but if you do the math, you are better off buying a BlackHawk serpa holster as they are definitely better quality as I own a bunch with carbon fiber detailing for my other firearms and they come with both attachments (Paddle and Belt) and cost is about the same if you buy the paddle adapter. Unfortunately I did not have enough patience to wait for one for my USP. I believe they just recently made one for it, not sure if the rail adapter will fit either.As information for some people reading this that is about to recommend a custom Kydex holster. I do have one that will fit with a light attachment (Raven Concealment).I just wanted one that I can quickly slap on when I need one on my person right away for when unknown people are at my doorstep ringing my doorbell.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Surefire Nylon Fixed Loop Holster; Brand: SureFire; Review: As the title says, it does not fit my 6P Defender well as I can barely get the holster closed on the flashlight. I catch about 1 inch of the 2 inch velcro.Quality is nice though and will work well with smaller lights.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NcStar 223 Stripper Clips (20-Pack) (AARC); Brand: NcStar; Review: Simple review, works just like every other stripper clip. Comes in a nice little box. Price is average.Works for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fobus Standard Holster RH Belt HK1BH H&K Compact & USP 9mm/40 & 45, Full Size 9mm/40 / S&W Sigma Series 9/40 VE/E/G / FN49 / Ruger SR9 / Taurus Millenium .40 (Pro models refer to SP11B); Brand: Fobus; Review: This is the first fobus holster I've purchased. I've seen them in their packaging at some firearm stores and they did look kind of cheap, but I have been seeking a holster for my H&K; USP 45 Compact for a while now to use as a home carry holster.The CONS:First I would like to start with the description.This is an area Amazon and their vendors need to fix. They need better descriptions and a way to contact the vendor for questions. If you look at the photo you see a paddle behind the holster but the main title says belt. I was under the impression you get both just like Blackhawk holsters. Well this one just come with a permanent fixed belt attachment. Ok, you know what they say about what happens when you ASSUME.Second issue I have which can also fall under the first issue I have is that this holster will NOT fit the H&K; USP 45 COMPACT if you have a rail adapter on it. (I have a GG&G; Slimline Rail adapter). I was unable to find a review saying it would not fit and it says nothing about it in the description.Third issue: After removing my rail adapter, this holster doesn't really fit this firearm well, you can see that it is very tight and the seem of the holster is just about splitting. Definitely will put wear on the finish of my firearm if used often.Fourth issue the mold has bumps and scratches all over it like it has been used.The PROS:Low cost for someone who wants a belt attached holster.If you own a threaded barrel, this will fit.That's my gripe.Overview:I will be keeping this holster because when i received it I didn't bother to look and see the packaging was zip-locked and I ripped it open so this item will not be resellable as "NEW".I did try some of the other firearms I own and my Sig Sauer Mosquito slides in this well however the sight clips the bottom of the holster when drawing the firearm.There is a seperate paddle adapter you can purchase for this holster right here on Amazon for just under $10.00, but if you do the math, you are better off buying a BlackHawk serpa holster as they are definitely better quality as I own a bunch with carbon fiber detailing for my other firearms and they come with both attachments (Paddle and Belt) and cost is about the same if you buy the paddle adapter. Unfortunately I did not have enough patience to wait for one for my USP. I believe they just recently made one for it, not sure if the rail adapter will fit either.As information for some people reading this that is about to recommend a custom Kydex holster. I do have one that will fit with a light attachment (Raven Concealment).I just wanted one that I can quickly slap on when I need one on my person right away for when unknown people are at my doorstep ringing my doorbell.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fobus Standard Holster RH Belt HK1BH H&K Compact & USP 9mm/40 & 45, Full Size 9mm/40 / S&W Sigma Series 9/40 VE/E/G / FN49 / Ruger SR9 / Taurus Millenium .40 (Pro models refer to SP11B); Brand: Fobus; Review: This is the first fobus holster I've purchased. I've seen them in their packaging at some firearm stores and they did look kind of cheap, but I have been seeking a holster for my H&K; USP 45 Compact for a while now to use as a home carry holster.The CONS:First I would like to start with the description.This is an area Amazon and their vendors need to fix. They need better descriptions and a way to contact the vendor for questions. If you look at the photo you see a paddle behind the holster but the main title says belt. I was under the impression you get both just like Blackhawk holsters. Well this one just come with a permanent fixed belt attachment. Ok, you know what they say about what happens when you ASSUME.Second issue I have which can also fall under the first issue I have is that this holster will NOT fit the H&K; USP 45 COMPACT if you have a rail adapter on it. (I have a GG&G; Slimline Rail adapter). I was unable to find a review saying it would not fit and it says nothing about it in the description.Third issue: After removing my rail adapter, this holster doesn't really fit this firearm well, you can see that it is very tight and the seem of the holster is just about splitting. Definitely will put wear on the finish of my firearm if used often.Fourth issue the mold has bumps and scratches all over it like it has been used.The PROS:Low cost for someone who wants a belt attached holster.If you own a threaded barrel, this will fit.That's my gripe.Overview:I will be keeping this holster because when i received it I didn't bother to look and see the packaging was zip-locked and I ripped it open so this item will not be resellable as "NEW".I did try some of the other firearms I own and my Sig Sauer Mosquito slides in this well however the sight clips the bottom of the holster when drawing the firearm.There is a seperate paddle adapter you can purchase for this holster right here on Amazon for just under $10.00, but if you do the math, you are better off buying a BlackHawk serpa holster as they are definitely better quality as I own a bunch with carbon fiber detailing for my other firearms and they come with both attachments (Paddle and Belt) and cost is about the same if you buy the paddle adapter. Unfortunately I did not have enough patience to wait for one for my USP. I believe they just recently made one for it, not sure if the rail adapter will fit either.As information for some people reading this that is about to recommend a custom Kydex holster. I do have one that will fit with a light attachment (Raven Concealment).I just wanted one that I can quickly slap on when I need one on my person right away for when unknown people are at my doorstep ringing my doorbell.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fobus Standard Holster RH Belt HK1BH H&K Compact & USP 9mm/40 & 45, Full Size 9mm/40 / S&W Sigma Series 9/40 VE/E/G / FN49 / Ruger SR9 / Taurus Millenium .40 (Pro models refer to SP11B); Brand: Fobus; Review: This is the first fobus holster I've purchased. I've seen them in their packaging at some firearm stores and they did look kind of cheap, but I have been seeking a holster for my H&K; USP 45 Compact for a while now to use as a home carry holster.The CONS:First I would like to start with the description.This is an area Amazon and their vendors need to fix. They need better descriptions and a way to contact the vendor for questions. If you look at the photo you see a paddle behind the holster but the main title says belt. I was under the impression you get both just like Blackhawk holsters. Well this one just come with a permanent fixed belt attachment. Ok, you know what they say about what happens when you ASSUME.Second issue I have which can also fall under the first issue I have is that this holster will NOT fit the H&K; USP 45 COMPACT if you have a rail adapter on it. (I have a GG&G; Slimline Rail adapter). I was unable to find a review saying it would not fit and it says nothing about it in the description.Third issue: After removing my rail adapter, this holster doesn't really fit this firearm well, you can see that it is very tight and the seem of the holster is just about splitting. Definitely will put wear on the finish of my firearm if used often.Fourth issue the mold has bumps and scratches all over it like it has been used.The PROS:Low cost for someone who wants a belt attached holster.If you own a threaded barrel, this will fit.That's my gripe.Overview:I will be keeping this holster because when i received it I didn't bother to look and see the packaging was zip-locked and I ripped it open so this item will not be resellable as "NEW".I did try some of the other firearms I own and my Sig Sauer Mosquito slides in this well however the sight clips the bottom of the holster when drawing the firearm.There is a seperate paddle adapter you can purchase for this holster right here on Amazon for just under $10.00, but if you do the math, you are better off buying a BlackHawk serpa holster as they are definitely better quality as I own a bunch with carbon fiber detailing for my other firearms and they come with both attachments (Paddle and Belt) and cost is about the same if you buy the paddle adapter. Unfortunately I did not have enough patience to wait for one for my USP. I believe they just recently made one for it, not sure if the rail adapter will fit either.As information for some people reading this that is about to recommend a custom Kydex holster. I do have one that will fit with a light attachment (Raven Concealment).I just wanted one that I can quickly slap on when I need one on my person right away for when unknown people are at my doorstep ringing my doorbell.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fobus Standard Holster RH Belt HK1BH H&K Compact & USP 9mm/40 & 45, Full Size 9mm/40 / S&W Sigma Series 9/40 VE/E/G / FN49 / Ruger SR9 / Taurus Millenium .40 (Pro models refer to SP11B); Brand: Fobus; Review: This is the first fobus holster I've purchased. I've seen them in their packaging at some firearm stores and they did look kind of cheap, but I have been seeking a holster for my H&K; USP 45 Compact for a while now to use as a home carry holster.The CONS:First I would like to start with the description.This is an area Amazon and their vendors need to fix. They need better descriptions and a way to contact the vendor for questions. If you look at the photo you see a paddle behind the holster but the main title says belt. I was under the impression you get both just like Blackhawk holsters. Well this one just come with a permanent fixed belt attachment. Ok, you know what they say about what happens when you ASSUME.Second issue I have which can also fall under the first issue I have is that this holster will NOT fit the H&K; USP 45 COMPACT if you have a rail adapter on it. (I have a GG&G; Slimline Rail adapter). I was unable to find a review saying it would not fit and it says nothing about it in the description.Third issue: After removing my rail adapter, this holster doesn't really fit this firearm well, you can see that it is very tight and the seem of the holster is just about splitting. Definitely will put wear on the finish of my firearm if used often.Fourth issue the mold has bumps and scratches all over it like it has been used.The PROS:Low cost for someone who wants a belt attached holster.If you own a threaded barrel, this will fit.That's my gripe.Overview:I will be keeping this holster because when i received it I didn't bother to look and see the packaging was zip-locked and I ripped it open so this item will not be resellable as "NEW".I did try some of the other firearms I own and my Sig Sauer Mosquito slides in this well however the sight clips the bottom of the holster when drawing the firearm.There is a seperate paddle adapter you can purchase for this holster right here on Amazon for just under $10.00, but if you do the math, you are better off buying a BlackHawk serpa holster as they are definitely better quality as I own a bunch with carbon fiber detailing for my other firearms and they come with both attachments (Paddle and Belt) and cost is about the same if you buy the paddle adapter. Unfortunately I did not have enough patience to wait for one for my USP. I believe they just recently made one for it, not sure if the rail adapter will fit either.As information for some people reading this that is about to recommend a custom Kydex holster. I do have one that will fit with a light attachment (Raven Concealment).I just wanted one that I can quickly slap on when I need one on my person right away for when unknown people are at my doorstep ringing my doorbell.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fobus Standard Holster RH Belt HK1BH H&K Compact & USP 9mm/40 & 45, Full Size 9mm/40 / S&W Sigma Series 9/40 VE/E/G / FN49 / Ruger SR9 / Taurus Millenium .40 (Pro models refer to SP11B); Brand: Fobus; Review: This is the first fobus holster I've purchased. I've seen them in their packaging at some firearm stores and they did look kind of cheap, but I have been seeking a holster for my H&K; USP 45 Compact for a while now to use as a home carry holster.The CONS:First I would like to start with the description.This is an area Amazon and their vendors need to fix. They need better descriptions and a way to contact the vendor for questions. If you look at the photo you see a paddle behind the holster but the main title says belt. I was under the impression you get both just like Blackhawk holsters. Well this one just come with a permanent fixed belt attachment. Ok, you know what they say about what happens when you ASSUME.Second issue I have which can also fall under the first issue I have is that this holster will NOT fit the H&K; USP 45 COMPACT if you have a rail adapter on it. (I have a GG&G; Slimline Rail adapter). I was unable to find a review saying it would not fit and it says nothing about it in the description.Third issue: After removing my rail adapter, this holster doesn't really fit this firearm well, you can see that it is very tight and the seem of the holster is just about splitting. Definitely will put wear on the finish of my firearm if used often.Fourth issue the mold has bumps and scratches all over it like it has been used.The PROS:Low cost for someone who wants a belt attached holster.If you own a threaded barrel, this will fit.That's my gripe.Overview:I will be keeping this holster because when i received it I didn't bother to look and see the packaging was zip-locked and I ripped it open so this item will not be resellable as "NEW".I did try some of the other firearms I own and my Sig Sauer Mosquito slides in this well however the sight clips the bottom of the holster when drawing the firearm.There is a seperate paddle adapter you can purchase for this holster right here on Amazon for just under $10.00, but if you do the math, you are better off buying a BlackHawk serpa holster as they are definitely better quality as I own a bunch with carbon fiber detailing for my other firearms and they come with both attachments (Paddle and Belt) and cost is about the same if you buy the paddle adapter. Unfortunately I did not have enough patience to wait for one for my USP. I believe they just recently made one for it, not sure if the rail adapter will fit either.As information for some people reading this that is about to recommend a custom Kydex holster. I do have one that will fit with a light attachment (Raven Concealment).I just wanted one that I can quickly slap on when I need one on my person right away for when unknown people are at my doorstep ringing my doorbell.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fobus Standard Holster RH Belt HK1BH H&K Compact & USP 9mm/40 & 45, Full Size 9mm/40 / S&W Sigma Series 9/40 VE/E/G / FN49 / Ruger SR9 / Taurus Millenium .40 (Pro models refer to SP11B); Brand: Fobus; Review: This is the first fobus holster I've purchased. I've seen them in their packaging at some firearm stores and they did look kind of cheap, but I have been seeking a holster for my H&K; USP 45 Compact for a while now to use as a home carry holster.The CONS:First I would like to start with the description.This is an area Amazon and their vendors need to fix. They need better descriptions and a way to contact the vendor for questions. If you look at the photo you see a paddle behind the holster but the main title says belt. I was under the impression you get both just like Blackhawk holsters. Well this one just come with a permanent fixed belt attachment. Ok, you know what they say about what happens when you ASSUME.Second issue I have which can also fall under the first issue I have is that this holster will NOT fit the H&K; USP 45 COMPACT if you have a rail adapter on it. (I have a GG&G; Slimline Rail adapter). I was unable to find a review saying it would not fit and it says nothing about it in the description.Third issue: After removing my rail adapter, this holster doesn't really fit this firearm well, you can see that it is very tight and the seem of the holster is just about splitting. Definitely will put wear on the finish of my firearm if used often.Fourth issue the mold has bumps and scratches all over it like it has been used.The PROS:Low cost for someone who wants a belt attached holster.If you own a threaded barrel, this will fit.That's my gripe.Overview:I will be keeping this holster because when i received it I didn't bother to look and see the packaging was zip-locked and I ripped it open so this item will not be resellable as "NEW".I did try some of the other firearms I own and my Sig Sauer Mosquito slides in this well however the sight clips the bottom of the holster when drawing the firearm.There is a seperate paddle adapter you can purchase for this holster right here on Amazon for just under $10.00, but if you do the math, you are better off buying a BlackHawk serpa holster as they are definitely better quality as I own a bunch with carbon fiber detailing for my other firearms and they come with both attachments (Paddle and Belt) and cost is about the same if you buy the paddle adapter. Unfortunately I did not have enough patience to wait for one for my USP. I believe they just recently made one for it, not sure if the rail adapter will fit either.As information for some people reading this that is about to recommend a custom Kydex holster. I do have one that will fit with a light attachment (Raven Concealment).I just wanted one that I can quickly slap on when I need one on my person right away for when unknown people are at my doorstep ringing my doorbell.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fobus Standard Holster RH Belt HK1BH H&K Compact & USP 9mm/40 & 45, Full Size 9mm/40 / S&W Sigma Series 9/40 VE/E/G / FN49 / Ruger SR9 / Taurus Millenium .40 (Pro models refer to SP11B); Brand: Fobus; Review: This is the first fobus holster I've purchased. I've seen them in their packaging at some firearm stores and they did look kind of cheap, but I have been seeking a holster for my H&K; USP 45 Compact for a while now to use as a home carry holster.The CONS:First I would like to start with the description.This is an area Amazon and their vendors need to fix. They need better descriptions and a way to contact the vendor for questions. If you look at the photo you see a paddle behind the holster but the main title says belt. I was under the impression you get both just like Blackhawk holsters. Well this one just come with a permanent fixed belt attachment. Ok, you know what they say about what happens when you ASSUME.Second issue I have which can also fall under the first issue I have is that this holster will NOT fit the H&K; USP 45 COMPACT if you have a rail adapter on it. (I have a GG&G; Slimline Rail adapter). I was unable to find a review saying it would not fit and it says nothing about it in the description.Third issue: After removing my rail adapter, this holster doesn't really fit this firearm well, you can see that it is very tight and the seem of the holster is just about splitting. Definitely will put wear on the finish of my firearm if used often.Fourth issue the mold has bumps and scratches all over it like it has been used.The PROS:Low cost for someone who wants a belt attached holster.If you own a threaded barrel, this will fit.That's my gripe.Overview:I will be keeping this holster because when i received it I didn't bother to look and see the packaging was zip-locked and I ripped it open so this item will not be resellable as "NEW".I did try some of the other firearms I own and my Sig Sauer Mosquito slides in this well however the sight clips the bottom of the holster when drawing the firearm.There is a seperate paddle adapter you can purchase for this holster right here on Amazon for just under $10.00, but if you do the math, you are better off buying a BlackHawk serpa holster as they are definitely better quality as I own a bunch with carbon fiber detailing for my other firearms and they come with both attachments (Paddle and Belt) and cost is about the same if you buy the paddle adapter. Unfortunately I did not have enough patience to wait for one for my USP. I believe they just recently made one for it, not sure if the rail adapter will fit either.As information for some people reading this that is about to recommend a custom Kydex holster. I do have one that will fit with a light attachment (Raven Concealment).I just wanted one that I can quickly slap on when I need one on my person right away for when unknown people are at my doorstep ringing my doorbell.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fobus Standard Holster RH Belt HK1BH H&K Compact & USP 9mm/40 & 45, Full Size 9mm/40 / S&W Sigma Series 9/40 VE/E/G / FN49 / Ruger SR9 / Taurus Millenium .40 (Pro models refer to SP11B); Brand: Fobus; Review: This is the first fobus holster I've purchased. I've seen them in their packaging at some firearm stores and they did look kind of cheap, but I have been seeking a holster for my H&K; USP 45 Compact for a while now to use as a home carry holster.The CONS:First I would like to start with the description.This is an area Amazon and their vendors need to fix. They need better descriptions and a way to contact the vendor for questions. If you look at the photo you see a paddle behind the holster but the main title says belt. I was under the impression you get both just like Blackhawk holsters. Well this one just come with a permanent fixed belt attachment. Ok, you know what they say about what happens when you ASSUME.Second issue I have which can also fall under the first issue I have is that this holster will NOT fit the H&K; USP 45 COMPACT if you have a rail adapter on it. (I have a GG&G; Slimline Rail adapter). I was unable to find a review saying it would not fit and it says nothing about it in the description.Third issue: After removing my rail adapter, this holster doesn't really fit this firearm well, you can see that it is very tight and the seem of the holster is just about splitting. Definitely will put wear on the finish of my firearm if used often.Fourth issue the mold has bumps and scratches all over it like it has been used.The PROS:Low cost for someone who wants a belt attached holster.If you own a threaded barrel, this will fit.That's my gripe.Overview:I will be keeping this holster because when i received it I didn't bother to look and see the packaging was zip-locked and I ripped it open so this item will not be resellable as "NEW".I did try some of the other firearms I own and my Sig Sauer Mosquito slides in this well however the sight clips the bottom of the holster when drawing the firearm.There is a seperate paddle adapter you can purchase for this holster right here on Amazon for just under $10.00, but if you do the math, you are better off buying a BlackHawk serpa holster as they are definitely better quality as I own a bunch with carbon fiber detailing for my other firearms and they come with both attachments (Paddle and Belt) and cost is about the same if you buy the paddle adapter. Unfortunately I did not have enough patience to wait for one for my USP. I believe they just recently made one for it, not sure if the rail adapter will fit either.As information for some people reading this that is about to recommend a custom Kydex holster. I do have one that will fit with a light attachment (Raven Concealment).I just wanted one that I can quickly slap on when I need one on my person right away for when unknown people are at my doorstep ringing my doorbell.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fobus Standard Holster RH Belt HK1BH H&K Compact & USP 9mm/40 & 45, Full Size 9mm/40 / S&W Sigma Series 9/40 VE/E/G / FN49 / Ruger SR9 / Taurus Millenium .40 (Pro models refer to SP11B); Brand: Fobus; Review: This is the first fobus holster I've purchased. I've seen them in their packaging at some firearm stores and they did look kind of cheap, but I have been seeking a holster for my H&K; USP 45 Compact for a while now to use as a home carry holster.The CONS:First I would like to start with the description.This is an area Amazon and their vendors need to fix. They need better descriptions and a way to contact the vendor for questions. If you look at the photo you see a paddle behind the holster but the main title says belt. I was under the impression you get both just like Blackhawk holsters. Well this one just come with a permanent fixed belt attachment. Ok, you know what they say about what happens when you ASSUME.Second issue I have which can also fall under the first issue I have is that this holster will NOT fit the H&K; USP 45 COMPACT if you have a rail adapter on it. (I have a GG&G; Slimline Rail adapter). I was unable to find a review saying it would not fit and it says nothing about it in the description.Third issue: After removing my rail adapter, this holster doesn't really fit this firearm well, you can see that it is very tight and the seem of the holster is just about splitting. Definitely will put wear on the finish of my firearm if used often.Fourth issue the mold has bumps and scratches all over it like it has been used.The PROS:Low cost for someone who wants a belt attached holster.If you own a threaded barrel, this will fit.That's my gripe.Overview:I will be keeping this holster because when i received it I didn't bother to look and see the packaging was zip-locked and I ripped it open so this item will not be resellable as "NEW".I did try some of the other firearms I own and my Sig Sauer Mosquito slides in this well however the sight clips the bottom of the holster when drawing the firearm.There is a seperate paddle adapter you can purchase for this holster right here on Amazon for just under $10.00, but if you do the math, you are better off buying a BlackHawk serpa holster as they are definitely better quality as I own a bunch with carbon fiber detailing for my other firearms and they come with both attachments (Paddle and Belt) and cost is about the same if you buy the paddle adapter. Unfortunately I did not have enough patience to wait for one for my USP. I believe they just recently made one for it, not sure if the rail adapter will fit either.As information for some people reading this that is about to recommend a custom Kydex holster. I do have one that will fit with a light attachment (Raven Concealment).I just wanted one that I can quickly slap on when I need one on my person right away for when unknown people are at my doorstep ringing my doorbell.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fobus Standard Holster RH Belt HK1BH H&K Compact & USP 9mm/40 & 45, Full Size 9mm/40 / S&W Sigma Series 9/40 VE/E/G / FN49 / Ruger SR9 / Taurus Millenium .40 (Pro models refer to SP11B); Brand: Fobus; Review: This is the first fobus holster I've purchased. I've seen them in their packaging at some firearm stores and they did look kind of cheap, but I have been seeking a holster for my H&K; USP 45 Compact for a while now to use as a home carry holster.The CONS:First I would like to start with the description.This is an area Amazon and their vendors need to fix. They need better descriptions and a way to contact the vendor for questions. If you look at the photo you see a paddle behind the holster but the main title says belt. I was under the impression you get both just like Blackhawk holsters. Well this one just come with a permanent fixed belt attachment. Ok, you know what they say about what happens when you ASSUME.Second issue I have which can also fall under the first issue I have is that this holster will NOT fit the H&K; USP 45 COMPACT if you have a rail adapter on it. (I have a GG&G; Slimline Rail adapter). I was unable to find a review saying it would not fit and it says nothing about it in the description.Third issue: After removing my rail adapter, this holster doesn't really fit this firearm well, you can see that it is very tight and the seem of the holster is just about splitting. Definitely will put wear on the finish of my firearm if used often.Fourth issue the mold has bumps and scratches all over it like it has been used.The PROS:Low cost for someone who wants a belt attached holster.If you own a threaded barrel, this will fit.That's my gripe.Overview:I will be keeping this holster because when i received it I didn't bother to look and see the packaging was zip-locked and I ripped it open so this item will not be resellable as "NEW".I did try some of the other firearms I own and my Sig Sauer Mosquito slides in this well however the sight clips the bottom of the holster when drawing the firearm.There is a seperate paddle adapter you can purchase for this holster right here on Amazon for just under $10.00, but if you do the math, you are better off buying a BlackHawk serpa holster as they are definitely better quality as I own a bunch with carbon fiber detailing for my other firearms and they come with both attachments (Paddle and Belt) and cost is about the same if you buy the paddle adapter. Unfortunately I did not have enough patience to wait for one for my USP. I believe they just recently made one for it, not sure if the rail adapter will fit either.As information for some people reading this that is about to recommend a custom Kydex holster. I do have one that will fit with a light attachment (Raven Concealment).I just wanted one that I can quickly slap on when I need one on my person right away for when unknown people are at my doorstep ringing my doorbell.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Surefire Nylon Fixed Loop Holster; Brand: SureFire; Review: As the title says, it does not fit my 6P Defender well as I can barely get the holster closed on the flashlight. I catch about 1 inch of the 2 inch velcro.Quality is nice though and will work well with smaller lights.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NcStar 223 Stripper Clips (20-Pack) (AARC); Brand: NcStar; Review: Simple review, works just like every other stripper clip. Comes in a nice little box. Price is average.Works for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hogue Rubber Grip Handall Jr. Small Size Grip Sleeve; Brand: Hogue; Review: Needed a better grip for a Sig Mosquito. Read reviews and had some doubts. I wasn't easy to get this grip on my pistol as it was extremely tight, but in the end, PERFECTION. Gives me that extra grip for the small grip on a Sig Mosquito.Just a smaller version of the large ones.If you have a grip that might be too thin for you, this may be the answer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rayovac Sportsman LED Lantern SE3DLN; Brand: Rayovac; Review: Great for camping or closets. I purchased this for my closet and it does the job very well. Nice and bright and does not drain the batteries like I thought it wood. I left my light on and forgot about it, next day it was still on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulldog Large Deluxe Belly Wrap Holster (Fits 38-Inch - 42-Inch Waist); Brand: Bulldog Cases; Review: Purchased this item for a quick on off holster for multiple firearms. Holds very nicely, fits with my H&K USP 45 Compact, Though I cannot have a weapons light on it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Ice Station; Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Reilly Page; Review: I love this book. This is the first Mathew Reilly I read and I've gone thru all his books since. Action, action... I mean, these books MOVE. Bought this one for my Dad to check out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quarter Share: Golden Age of the Solar Clipper; Author: Visit Amazon's Nathan Lowell Page; Review: Not a bad book, but not really interesting... have not yet decided whether to seek out any other's yet; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Year's Best SF 6 (Year's Best SF (Science Fiction)); Author: David G. Hartwell; Review: the above quick points are not good for multi-author, multi-story books... that said, I love these books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The People That Time Forgot (The Caspak Trilogy, Book 2)(Library Edition); Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs; Review: C'mon... it's ERB... who doesn't love the classics; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Calling; Author: Visit Amazon's Kendra Ashe Page; Review: enjoyed it, will probably check more out; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trinity of Sin - The Phantom Stranger Vol. 2: Breach of Faith (The New 52); Author: J.M. Dematteis; Review: good stuff; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Beyond 2.0, Vol. 2: Justice Lords Beyond; Author: Visit Amazon's Kyle Higgins Page; Review: I love this; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Buddy Hero (The Defenders Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Oster Page; Review: not great, not bad...; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: John Wick (2014); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Boxtrolls, The (2014); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: White Bird in a Blizzard (2014); Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Space Station 76 (2014); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Princess Bride, The (1987); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Dark Knight, The (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: La Luna (2011); Genres: Animation; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Boy (2003); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Django Unchained (2012); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: M (1931); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: It's a Wonderful Life (1946); Genres: Children, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Touch of Evil (1958); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Three Colors: Red (Trois couleurs: Rouge) (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boyhood (2014); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conversation, The (1974); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (Boksuneun naui geot) (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: His Girl Friday (1940); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: General, The (1926); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jean de Florette (1986); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hunt, The (Jagten) (2012); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Brazil (1985); Genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Celebration, The (Festen) (1998); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moon (2009); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Orange, A (1971); Genres: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Casablanca (1942); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shining, The (1980); Genres: Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part II, The (1974); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Raging Bull (1980); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Genres: Crime, Horror; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blue Velvet (1986); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Graduate, The (1967); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Network (1976); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Up (2009); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bicycle Thieves (a.k.a. The Bicycle Thief) (a.k.a. The Bicycle Thieves) (Ladri di biciclette) (1948); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pan's Labyrinth (Laberinto del fauno, El) (2006); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: True Grit (2010); Genres: Western; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Mean Streets (1973); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Grand Budapest Hotel, The (2014); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Act of Killing, The (2012); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Thin Man, The (1934); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stop Making Sense (1984); Genres: Documentary, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Life Itself (2014); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Slumdog Millionaire (2008); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Double Indemnity (1944); Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade (1993); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Wo hu cang long) (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc. (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (2003); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bourne Identity, The (2002); Genres: Action, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Incredibles, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Royal Tenenbaums, The (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: City of God (Cidade de Deus) (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Casino Royale (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Little Miss Sunshine (2006); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Iron Man (2008); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shaun of the Dead (2004); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 40-Year-Old Virgin, The (2005); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: School of Rock (2003); Genres: Comedy, Musical; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Mulholland Drive (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Cell, The (2000); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Inglourious Basterds (2009); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Children of Men (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Genres: Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ratatouille (2007); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Genres: Comedy, Documentary, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mummy Returns, The (2001); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: District 9 (2009); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hot Fuzz (2007); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Mystery; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Hangover, The (2009); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Superbad (2007); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gosford Park (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of War (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Aviator, The (2004); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The (2004); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Simpsons Movie, The (2007); Genres: Animation, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Zombieland (2009); Genres: Action, Comedy, Horror; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: There Will Be Blood (2007); Genres: Drama, Western; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: And Your Mother Too (Y tu mamá también) (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Black Swan (2010); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Social Network, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Knocked Up (2007); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Hal (2001); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 25th Hour (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Boiler Room (2000); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Village, The (2004); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Team America: World Police (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cars (2006); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man Who Wasn't There, The (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Corpse Bride (2005); Genres: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Burn After Reading (2008); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dancer in the Dark (2000); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (a.k.a. Ghost Busters) (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Natural Born Killers (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Truman Show, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Trainspotting (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally... (1989); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Breakfast Club, The (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part III (1990); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Western; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Lebowski, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ed Wood (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Laughing Woman, The (Frightened Woman, The) (Femina ridens) (1969); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Attraction, The (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barton Fink (1991); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Freedom (1969); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Who Wants to Kill Jessie? (Kdo chce zabít Jessii?) (1966); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Synecdoche, New York (2008); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Southland Tales (2006); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safe (1995); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Viva (2007); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Putney Swope (1969); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frank (2014); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Over the Edge (1979); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Long Goodbye, The (1973); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Westworld (1973); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double, The (2013); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Wild at Heart (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moonrise Kingdom (2012); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Midnight Cowboy (1969); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Apartment, The (1960); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Sugar Man (2012); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tim's Vermeer (2013); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: King of Comedy, The (1983); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Congress, The (2013); Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Inland Empire (2006); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Way, Way Back, The (2013); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Eraserhead (1977); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nightmare Before Christmas, The (1993); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lives of Others, The (Das leben der Anderen) (2006); Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è bella) (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Animal House (1978); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Easy Rider (1969); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Cheap Thrills (2013); Genres: Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Third Man, The (1949); Genres: Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Holy Motors (2012); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Musical, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Dance of Reality, The (Danza de la realidad, La) (2013); Genres: Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Wizard of Oz, The (1939); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Berberian Sound Studio (2012); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ghost World (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Night of the Hunter, The (1955); Genres: Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inside Llewyn Davis (2013); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thin Blue Line, The (1988); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sunset Blvd. (a.k.a. Sunset Boulevard) (1950); Genres: Drama, Film-Noir, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Series 7: The Contenders (2001); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The (Parapluies de Cherbourg, Les) (1964); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Play Time (a.k.a. Playtime) (1967); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her (2013); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Edge of Tomorrow (2014); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wolf of Wall Street, The (2013); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frozen (2013); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 22 Jump Street (2014); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: American Hustle (2013); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lucy (2014); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Manhattan (1979); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mon Oncle (My Uncle) (1958); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: M. Hulot’s Holiday (Mr. Hulot's Holiday) (Vacances de Monsieur Hulot, Les) (1953); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sleeper (1973); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Kings of Summer, The (2013); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010); Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Dies at the End (2012); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: American Splendor (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (1995); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: World of Kanako, The (Kawaki.) (2014); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Autómata (Automata) (2014); Genres: Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Tusk (2014); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guest, The (2014); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dog, The (2013); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014); Genres: Comedy, Documentary; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signal, The (2014); Genres: Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Proxy (2013); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Veronica Mars (2014); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead (2014) ; Genres: Action, Comedy, Horror; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? (2013); Genres: Animation, Documentary; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pervert's Guide to Ideology, The (2012); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Escape From Tomorrow (2013); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Institute, The (2013); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Gravity (2013); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Why Don't You Play In Hell? (Jigoku de naze warui) (2013); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don Jon (2013); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue Ruin (2013); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Coherence (2013); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Zero Theorem, The (2013); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Jodorowsky's Dune (2013); Genres: Documentary, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Unknown Known, The (2013); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Under the Skin (2013); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Strange Color Of Your Body's Tears, The (L'étrange couleur des larmes de ton corps) (2013); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lovelace (2013); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In a World... (2013); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Snowpiercer (2013); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Jasmine (2013); Genres: Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Only God Forgives (2013); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Computer Chess (2013); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: World War Z (2013); Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, IMAX; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Before Midnight (2013); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Behind the Candelabra (2013); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Borgman (2013); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sightseers (2012); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Great Gatsby, The (2013); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Mood Indigo (L'écume des jours) (2013); Genres: Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Band of Outsiders (Bande à part) (1964); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Badlands (1973); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nashville (1975); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Woman Is a Woman, A (femme est une femme, Une) (1961); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Contempt (Mépris, Le) (1963); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atalante, L' (1934); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Shock Corridor (1963); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Naked Lunch (1991); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Survive Style 5+ (2004); Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: 8 1/2 (8½) (1963); Genres: Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971); Genres: Drama, Western; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sweet Smell of Success (1957); Genres: Drama, Film-Noir; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holy Mountain, The (Montaña sagrada, La) (1973); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Topo, El (1970); Genres: Fantasy, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Performance (1970); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Man Who Fell to Earth, The (1976); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Happened Was... (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Virgin Suicides, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Weekend (a.k.a. Le Week-end) (Week End) (1967); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Secret Honor (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Night of the Iguana, The (1964); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Geri's Game (1997); Genres: Animation, Children; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Four Lions (2010); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Andalusian Dog, An (Chien andalou, Un) (1929); Genres: Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Short Film About Killing, A (Krótki film o zabijaniu) (1988); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Searchers, The (1956); Genres: Drama, Western; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Salesman (1969); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Micmacs (Micmacs à tire-larigot) (2009); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, A (2011); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lola (1961); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Day for Night (La Nuit Américaine) (1973); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Departed, The (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: V for Vendetta (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: High Fidelity (2000); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Prestige, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Juno (2007); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: No Country for Old Men (2007); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Avatar (2009); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: American Psycho (2000); Genres: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect (2004); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blow (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Battle Royale (Batoru rowaiaru) (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Silent Movie (1976); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Kin-Dza-Dza! (1986); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Margaret (2011); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seconds (1966); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Werckmeister Harmonies (Werckmeister harmóniák) (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Hole, The (Dong) (1998); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Know Where I'm Going! (1945); Genres: Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III, A (2012); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alps (Alpeis) (2011); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Aguirre: The Wrath of God (Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes) (1972); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Bay of Angels (La baie des anges) (1963); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Desperate Living (1977); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Force Majeure (Turist) (2014); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Red Desert (Deserto rosso, Il) (1964); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frankenweenie (2012); Genres: Animation, Comedy, Horror, IMAX; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Zabriskie Point (1970); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Who Are you Polly Maggoo (Qui êtes-vous, Polly Maggoo?) (1966); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Captain EO (1986); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Musical, Sci-Fi; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Model Shop (1969); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nothing Lasts Forever (1984) ; Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Band Called Death, A (2012); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Black Cat, White Cat (Crna macka, beli macor) (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moog (2004); Genres: Documentary, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Kesumasari Beach Cottages; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: I felt i needed to write a few words about this nicely located gem. Firstly; it is quite cheap and very negotiable if you are staying any length of time (50% discount for long stays). The staff are friendly, helpful and always available. The manager (nyoman) has been working here for 20 years plus. Breakfast is served on your verandah and is included in the price. Its available when you feel inclined. The meal is simple but quite adequate. The villa is located about 20 metres from a local beach; with real local people and food stalls at local prices. Its not up market but its a wonderful vista. Rooms are simple but quite adequate (what do you want for $15-$25 per night.) I will return in may 2010 for my tenth stay at this little gem. (3 weeks). If you want 5 star facilities; over priced food;costly grog; huge pools;.......dont stay here. If you like a peaceful stay; low prices; helpful staff;great location;cheap laundry.... try this place!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kesumasari Beach Cottages; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: Ive been back again (my 11th stay at Kesumasari) Booked my room as a base; kept it for three weeks even though i did visit other islands and areas of Bali. As i always finish up at Sanur; this is my home away from home> A day or two at Padang bai and Ubud; a couple of nights on Lombok, travelling light and keeping all my extras at Sanur.Great spot; very relaxing;nice breezes;good value for money; great staff( very laid back ); a quick warung lunch on the beach for $1; bloody bliss!! Ive been a regular traveller to indonesia since 1970. Stayed at Sanur most times. Tried Kuta;Tuban,Legian etc etc Give me Sanur any day, give me Kesumasari any time. As i have mentioned previously, if you like overpriced tourist joints, truck loads of beached whales on lounges, expensive drinks and loud mouth disrespectul yobs; DONT STAY HERE; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kesumasari Beach Cottages; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: Back again to kesumasari for three weeks in june 2011. Have stayed here regularly for the past 10 years plus. Very low key; quiet;helpful staff; 25 metres to a local beach; price very negotiable for an extended stay. Nyoman and the staff here are always available to help and nothing seems to be too much trouble. Just finished a complete renovation on one of the rooms(tree root damage) so a little noisy during the day but not a real problem. Its not the fanciest place in Sanur; there is no pool; no onsite cafe; but its still a great place to stay......its my home away from home; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gayatri; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: stayed a couple of nights and enjoyed this experience. My room was on the second floor with great views and a lovely balcony. Plenty of coffee provided on my balcony; friendly service; smiling faces. The staff are very attentive. Pleasant grounds and gardens in a quiet setting but only a short walk to many cafes and facilities. A very good budget option.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gustis Garden Bungalows; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: Stayed for a night in june 2011. Had been recommended by a friend. Lovely gardens and water features. Service quite basic; food average; room very basic. A lot better can be found in Ubud for the price; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kembar Inn; City: Manggis Bali; Review: stayed a couple of nights at the kembar; good choice of rooms; took the roof room with good views very private and an extra outside day bad and table and chairs; an honour system operates with the drinks fridge; the family is quick to offer rooms when you arrive in town. I checked their rooms then looked at others and came back to kembar;its quiet; close to all facilities; reasonable breakfast; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Semawang Beach Hotel; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: Recently stayed for a few nights at this establishment which is close to the beach and adjacent to shops and cafes.I had read all reviews regarding this hotel and i feel that people are expecting far too much for their money> The going rate for an A/C room on the first floor was rp250,000 which included an adequate breakfast (continental or indo).I found the staff and management very polite and attentive; the rooms of a good size; the A/C very good; bathrooms a little dated but still in good working condition with adequate water; the location is just great. It does not present well from the outside but be pleasantly surprised and have a good look before you judge. It is not 5 star but it is great value for money !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kesumasari Beach Cottages; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: I have just spent another two weeks at Kesumasari. There are some changes happening and major building works are progressing at the moment. Four new rooms are being added as i write; a small pool is also to be installed within the next 9 months. I watched the new buildings progress from my verandah. Work starts at 8am each morning and finishes at 5pm. It is not intrusive; indeed its quite interesting to watch. All work is supposed to be completed by march/april 2013. To more domestic matters....there has been a lot of upgrading of the room furniture; fixtures;curtains;linen towels etc. The breakfast menu has also been altered slightly with guests now being offered continental or local breakfast options. I recommend travellers who intend staying for longer periods to negotiate the price. If you dont ask for a discount you wont get one! Dont insult them by demanding discounts for a one night stay. Its well located; well priced for a longer stay; I recommend as always.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Semawang Beach Hotel; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: A good budget hotel with no frills but reasonable amenities and great location. Staff and management are polite; breakfast is simple. Use the upstairs rooms!! Pool is on the top floor; small but good;; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kesumasari Beach Cottages; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: Back at Kesumasari again for my umteenth stay at this little gem. The renovations are complete; new pool added and four new rooms. I chose to stay in one of the older rooms and was happy with this arrangement. My stay was 3 weeks and most of the other travellers were staying for longer periods. Close to the beach; warungs;shops etc.....its a great spot; always has been !!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kesumasari Beach Cottages; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: Just spent another 3 weeks plus at Sanur using Kesumasari as my base. Six months after the renovations have been completed all is back to normal at this little gem. The breakfasts on offer have been upgraded and eggs are available as well as continental and local breakfasts.The staff are very laid back; friendly and so attentive to ones needs. I have lost count the number of times i have stayed at this homestay over the past 15 years. Great location; friendly staff; fair prices; discounts for extended stays; attention to detail;...... what can i say??; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enny s Guest House; City: Malang East Java Java; Review: recently stayed 3 nights at Ennys. Its a real rabbit warren of 30+ rooms. I stayed in bamboo room number 16 on the roof. Very comfortable guest house; good rooms; good wifi access; helpful staff. The big bonus is free tea and coffee all day every day and access to full kitchen facilities all day every day. The guest house is close to good cafes; warungs and restos as well as easy access to ATMs; supermarkets and shops. The call to prayer every morning at 5 am is typical Java; still a bit of a shock first morning.I highly recommend this lovely place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kesumasari Beach Cottages; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: I have lost count of the number of times I have stayed at this small hotel over the last 15 years; many many times. The staff are always friendly and welcoming; the grounds and the rooms are clean; the new pool is popular; the breakfast is good, more than adequate; its 20 metres from the ocean; a real home away from home. Just stayed another 4 weeks; its as good as it gets for a small local hotel; new website is finally available. My only concern is the rise in prices in the last 12 months. The management needs to be very careful as they are getting into a price range of more upmarket establishments. I don't have any concerns as I was in a position to negotiate a very good price for the month.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kesumasari Beach Cottages; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: The world has finally discovered this hidden gem. Its cheap; situation is great; its clean; staff are friendly; breakfast is good.....I have been staying here for about 15 years and will continue to do so. Its great!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MG Suites Maven Semarang; City: Semarang Central Java Java; Review: I recently stayed for 3 nights at the suites. The price was very reasonable; the room was clean comfortable; excellent bedding and linen; plenty of water pressure; good security to the rooms and in the facility overall. Reception and checking in was quick and simple. Every staff member greeted me where ever I was in the complex. Breakfast was extensive and very good. Parking was easy and convenient within the building.The suites were in easy walking distance of shops ATMs malls; plenty of cafes close by and great roadside warungs. I must make mention of very attentive security people who were always on hand to assist and give directions. 4.5 star facilities with a very fair price. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suarsena House Bungalows; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: Recently stayed for three nights at this well located guesthouse. Very quiet location but close to central ubud. 5 minutes from the markets. The room was basic fan cooled, bed was good, bathroom big, hot water included. Lovely gardens and a great breakfast. Rooms are not serviced daily. Its budget, well worth a look.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kings Park Motel; City: Shenton Park Greater Perth Western Australia; Review: Recently stayed one night at this motel. Check in was easy, management obliging and friendly. My room was ground floor no. 9. The room was clean, air con worked well, good linen, plenty of hot water, no noticeable traffic noise. the mini kitchen was well equipped, toaster, micro wave, kettle,fridge, cutlery/crockery. A small onsite laundry is available for guests also; coin operated washers and dryers, Its an older style motel; park at the door; well maintained facilities and gardens; close to Subi, the city and major hospitals........recommended; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Semarang Simpang Lima; City: Semarang Central Java Java; Review: Recently stayed a night at this hotel. I found the staff efficient and friendly and the breakfast very good. Its a self serve buffet with good choice. The room was clean, the ac worked well, plenty of hot water, good in room facilities, great linen and towels. I can recommend this facility.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Pondok Impian 2; City: Belitung Island Bangka Belitung Islands Sumatra; Review: Recently spent one week at this hotel. My room was close to the ocean; a better quality room with very good facilities. Fridge; a/c; cable tv; hot water; seating area;good bed; no complaints about the room. The view over the ocean is excellent; but this is not a swimming area. The staff are friendly and try to help at all times although English is very limited. On some occasions the mosquitos are very active outside; buy some spray!! Breakfast can be a mixed affair; sometimes in the dining area; sometimes served at your room. At best the breakfast is average. Improving the breakfast quality would enhance the reputation of this hotel. You wont be hungry but the food is average. Many good warungs and cafes close to the hotel. Overall......great location; good rooms if you are close to the ocean; wifi provided but can be a little weak with the signal; friendly staff; a fair price.... I recommend this hotel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sansuko Ville Bungalow Resort; City: Wichit Phuket Town Phuket; Review: Recently spent 8 nights at this small hotel located about 30 minutes from the main tourist areas; what a blessing!! Situated in a quiet village area with good beaches; restos and shops close at hand .Bobbie and her staff go out of their way to provide a great facility with wonderful service. From the first greeting to the last goodbyes; faultless!!! The rooms are spacious and clean with good in room amenities. Nothing is too much trouble; just ask and they will make it happen if its at all possible. Probably the biggest bonus of all if the free local transport offered by the hotel.....from 10 in the morning until 10 at night.... that's a wow factor!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MG Suites Maven Semarang; City: Semarang Central Java Java; Review: This was was my third or fourth stay at MG. The price is very reasonable; the room pleasant and spacious; great water pressure; excellent bedding; 2 a/c; 2 tv; fridge; friendly staff; quick check in; breakfast is plentiful and great variety.....can be crowded at breakfast as the suites are very popular with local business people and families...... I don't really have any serious concerns BUT!!! the do advertise on all of the sites; booking sites and their own website that the rooms have a balcony; which they all do. As soon as I request access to the balcony it is refused on the grounds of security/safety.... this has happened on my last two or three visits. This makes for an awkward situation for the front desk ladies who are really lovely and very good at their jobs.Each time I must insist that I am allowed access as it is an advertised part of the package I am using. The office staff must then refer to management for approval. Approval is becoming more and more difficult to obtain. This is not a situation I enjoy. If the balcony cannot be accessed then all of the booking sites and their own website must state this.....The reasons given to me over the past year for non access have been as varied as follows; 1. the people on the road side in the local kampongs may throw objects at me. 2. its not safe for small children.....totally agree; but im 68 years old 3. animals may get into the room...yes there are a few ants!! 4 people may climb into the room...im usually around the 7th floor!!! 5 its a building site and its dangerous (adjacent site next to the pools...... still functioning.) Im old; but im not stupid. Management!!!! Please sort out this situation. I find it very embarrassing and so do the receptionists. I would love to hear the real reason that access to balconies is denied. Please!!!! don't feed me any more bull...t and spoil my stay at an otherwise great hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Puri Pandan Restaurant and Bungalow; City: Candidasa Karangasem Bali; Review: Just spent 2 nights at this lovely small hotel. Situated between the road and the ocean. Rooms are simple but clean and comfortable;; mine was with a/c; some are fan cooled. Road noise is not a problem and the sound of the ocean is ever present.Gardens are lovely and well tended. Walk to the resto and wow wow....the situation is superb with beautiful views out over the ocean and a nice breeze always present. add to the views great service and very good food with attentive friendly staff. There is no pool but a small area to swim is at the bottom of the stairs; make sure its on the high tide.No tv and no fridge but the café is open 16 hours every day; just sit and enjoy the scenery.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Le Grand Mekong; City: Phnom Penh; Review: Recently spent 3 nights in a river view room with balcony. The hotel is not so cheap but you get what you pay for in Cambodia. Check in and out was a breeze;reception staff friendly; the room was quite large and had good amenities and a large bathroom; everything worked well in the room including the A/C. Breakfast on the 8th floor was quite good; the views great. Any extra coffee must be paid for which is sad!! WIFI worked well in my room and not a sign of rats in the hotel as one previous reviewer has stated. (plenty of rats along the riverfront mostly 4 legged but a few two legged as well) I did enjoy my stay here; don't expect miracles; the place is good; staff are good and try hard.... I recommend; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eastiny Seven; City: Pattaya Chonburi Province; Review: Its very well located; close to many night time attraction and close enough to the beach to receive some breeze. Check in and out was a breeze. Door staff sometimes awake sometimes snoozing....lol; friendly though; breakfast was a basic buffet but plenty of choice; my room was a balcony with sea view and well worth the extra money (if you are a light sleeper stay well away from the road as the music can be loud until all hours) Air con was good; room facilities a little dated but still good; quite comfortable; an outdoor pool on 3rd floor needs upgrading but still ok; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silom City Hotel; City: Bangkok; Review: Recently spent a total of 5 nights at silom city hotel. Check in was easy; bags taken to room; everything explained in room; quick and efficient. I had a suite on floor 12 for 3 nights; then a balcony room on floor 11 for the last two nights.Linen towels furniture bar fridge....all good for the room. The bathroom is quite tight; not a lot of space; but both rooms were spacious.....35sqm and 50 sqm.... smile sweetly and you might get an upgrade to the sweet as I did....bigger area; full size fridge; bigger tables and chairs.Breakfast was from 6.30am; great if you like to eat early.....not stingy on resupply of goods as they are taken at breakfast; its a big plus; smoking area adjacent outside of the breakfast area....great for a coffee in the shade. Over all a very well run hotel; doormen are always friendly; reception....efficient and helpful; room maids quiet and quick. The location is about 2kms from patpong markets; long walk in the heat but an easy ride. Located near the hotel is a 7/11; a number of ATMs; a wet local market (100m) great street cafes attached to the market....basic adequate meal....tbh 50-100; I recommend eating here....I ate 6 meals here all good/well priced......probably the only negative is the A/C in the room....it works well; does a great job.....but!!!!! when the key is removed the a/c turns off and the room quicky heats up; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramayana Hotel; City: Makassar South Sulawesi Sulawesi; Review: Recently spent 3 nights at this hotel. The place is immaculately clean in all areas. Checkin and out is quick and easy; the room was smallish but well maintained and with good facilities. No in room safe or fridge!. A/c was good room comfortable; great outdoor area to relax and enjoy a coffee.The hotel is on a busy road but very quiet inside; nice café 2 doors away and a minimart 100 metres away with ATM; breakfast is a good buffet and served early from 6am; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Le Grand Mekong; City: Phnom Penh; Review: This is my 3rd visit to the Le Grand Mekong and I have enjoyed each one....the location is right on waterfront and within easy access to many attractions. There was a problem with my booking so I had to spend one night in one of the windowless "dungeon Rooms"; small balcony with views of the staircases; after that I was upgraded to a river view room and whilst they are not cheap; still worth the extra dollars... the rooms are well equipped and spacious (50 sq m); a/c works well and good water pressure; breakfast is on the 8th floor and the pakets are quite good; although the miserable gits still charge for an extra coffee....There are many cheaper options in the area but none will provide the location of the riverfront rooms....staff are helpful and conscious of security; English can be limited but generally not an issue; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dong Do Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: I recently spent 9 days at this small but well located hotel; check in was easy; reception was efficient; the lobby area is more of a parking bay for motorbikes than a hotel lobby; it seems to work ok; my room had a balcony on the 4th floor....every little item you may need is provided in the mini bar and room; they really go out of their way to make the room comfortable; its a decent size with strong internet; breakfast on the 6th floor but lift only goes to floor 5.....this area of district one is very upmarket with expensive shops and 5 star hotels.....its difficult to find decent local cafes at a fair price but they are available in the street parallel to this hotels location; 2 or 3 cafes local food and local prices.....English is very limited; staff try very hard to assist; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Family Beach Hotel; City: Kuta Lombok West Nusa Tenggara; Review: Recently spent 4 nights in this hotel....wonderful location directly opposite quite a decent beach...many small boats in the water...fishermen coming and going...it's good..the room was standard on ground floor with air cond...nice room...quite big...decent bathroom...hot water is lacking except one day I had it for 30 seconds...fridge...no in room safe and not available in office either..good bed...a tv with no local channels only cable which always reverted back to adverts...annoying!...breakfast from 7am...limited choices and must pay for extras....this is so stingy considering the room price....I paid rp450000 per night ....staff are friendly and always greeted guests....English quite limited...views from upstairs are wonderful....with a little extra effort this could be such a great place!!...sort out hot water....sort out air cond that are only cool at best..sort out the tv...it just needs some fine tuning...add some small extras at breakfast...stop being so stingy...throw in a plate of fruit...I am being very picky here but all of these negatives soon add up; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Senari Bay Resort; City: Langkawi Langkawi District Kedah; Review: Rooms are spacious and simple....staff are very friendly and helpful...small private beach onsite...a little isolated...about 2 kms from the main village area...can be walked quite easily ....in my case the family gave me a bicycle free of charge if I ever needed to go to the village...a fishing and ferry marina is being built in sight of the hotel..didn't present a problem...there are a few cafe type eateries within easy walking of the hotel...breakfast was simple and varied...comes wrapped and delivered to your room...small library available on site...very quiet....take a good book...in room facilities are quite good...a/c...fridge...fan...single beds...plenty of hot water..tv..no in room safe; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HOUSE Sangkuriang Bandung; City: Bandung West Java Java; Review: Recently hAd the pleasure of staying 2 nights in this delightful hotel....check in/out quick and easy...room was comfortable with nice views over the garden...small balcony adjoins the room...all of the staff were very proactive and went about their duties quietly and efficiently...breakfast was a very extensive buffet...plenty of everything....guests can dine inside or outside near the pool...attractive pool...the food prices are moderate in line with this moderately price hotel....I travel extensively in Asia....this hotel ranks with the best....I wish I could give it four and a half stars....it deserves it....spotless inside and out....I will return again when I visit Bandung..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quest Hotel Semarang; City: Semarang Central Java Java; Review: Recently stayed for 3 nights at Quest Hotel Semarang....check in was slow and no assistance with luggage to the room....that was not a good first impression!...the room was quite pleasant and well equipped for my stay....comfortable bed ...plenty of hot water...cable tv...wifi......2swipe cards provided for the room...a real bonus in Indonesia...bathroom was a little small but still well equipped with an excellent shower...my room had a balcony overlooking the pool...obviously not high on the list for cleaning as it was quite dusty with quite a few butts on the ground...not a good look....breakfast was provided with facilities indoor and out...the food offerings were quite extensive ......impressive!.....the staff seemed quite efficient generally though not engaging with guests...overall a pleasant experience which could be so much better with minor detail being attended to....I recommend this hotel...it is quite good value for money in Semarang; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ta Prohm Hotel; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: Recently stay eyed 4 nights in a balcony room....check in was simple and efficient...assistance given to the room...lovely room...good facilities...everything was on hand...wifi good...2 shower facilities in the bathroom...air con was excellent...breakfast was on second floor in a lovely open area.....good choices with the buffet...mainly Asian foods but plenty of egg toast bread rolls fruits...you won't be hungry...many markets within two-five minutes from the hotel....pub street 5 minutes away..plenty of cheaper choices for meals on the street opposite the hotel and in the local area..hotel was right on the river/lake...great location..the big difference with the hotel was the staff! Always greeting guests...always polite and friendly..always willing to engage with you if needed...I came across staff off duty outside the hotel on two occasions...both times they stopped and greeted me....staff very obliging....this is a 3 star hotel with great facilities...amazing building,....fantastic staff...wonderful location....negatives?? Yes very minor...quite dark in public area because the interior wood Work and local decorations....hot water was a little spotty at times; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harmony River Hotel; City: Phnom Penh; Review: Recently stayed 4 nights in a river view room with balcony...check in is easy...money required up front...assistance with bags to room....small lift...room is comfortable but not luxurious....bathroom has 2 showers, one connected to the the hot water...more than adequate facility...air cond struggled to keep the room temperature down but it was ok...view from the balcony is superb...balcony room is worth the extra money...breakfast on the roof top was simple but very good....second cup of coffee offered every day...all of the staff were friendly although English for most was quite limited...owners daughter had quite good language...owner was very friendly and insisted I eat an evening meal on the roof top....no like...no pay! The evening meal was great and inexpensive...it's a 2 star facility in a 5 star location....on site massage service is available...I will certainly return to this hotel....simple,basic,friendly,a lot of fun,fair price; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lucky Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: A lovely small hotel...friendly efficient check in..assistance with luggage...lovely older style room...more like an apartment..with a balcony overlooking the street...everything was explained about the room...high ceilings...great air conditioner!!..wifi wa spotty in my room... Varied from great to zero in a mater of 5 metres...minor problem...everything was clean and presentable...kettle..cups..no coffee and no spoons!! Minor problem...breakfast room on ground floor with a good selection of western food including cereal...staff quite friendly but many had limited language...very helpful staff just the same...some rooms had a safely deposit box...mine did not for some reason...enjoyed my stay and will use this hotel again when I return; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kembar Inn; City: Manggis Bali; Review: Recently stayed 2 nights at Kembar Inn....had stayed there 5 years previously....easy check in simple rooms ....mine was air conditioned on 1st floor for rp250000 including a good breakfast...it's not a fancy facility but very convenient....clean ....close to the ocean...no complaints for a simple homestay; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baywalk Residence Pattaya; City: Pattaya Chonburi Province; Review: I stayed 4 nights is a balcony room on the second floor....room was good...adequate in room facilities....possibly the worst wifi I have experienced in years...(my room was at the very end of the building)...breakfast was good on the 5th floor ....stunning views!!!....staff were friendly but English is very limited...right at the beach....cheaper options are available ( I paid around Tbt 2000 per night); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pineapple Guesthouse; City: Karon Phuket; Review: Recently enjoyed 5 nights at pineapple.....had a balcony room upstairs...pleasant friendly staff....clean functional room with good aircon and facilities...it's not 5 star but certainly exceeds its one star rating...breakfast (extra) is very good .....you would never give the place a second look walking past...looks like an outdoor laundry....what a pleasant surprise to stay there...engaging owner and staff make it enjoyable....guest house is guest friendly and well situated close to many amenities and 10 minutes from the beach; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silom City Hotel; City: Bangkok; Review: Have just spent another 2 nights at Silom city hotel...it's getting a little tired...wifi is barely adequate....the room has an enormous pillar in the middle...yes a structural pillar to walk around in the dark!!... Safely deposit box is an older style with a key and a locking barrel...my balcony room was on floor 11....the safely deposit box needs to be thrown from the balcony and never to be reused...it's a real pig believe me!!...shower is good..plenty of water....bathroom is quite small...I had to check out at 2.30 am for an early plane....check out lady tried to hit me for a mini bar account (about $6)...I don't use overpriced mini bars...never will...she guessed that I was not amused and quickly put the account to one side..blamed the room staff for the error but I see that similar accounts have been presented to guests....not a good practice and must stop!!!...door staff are good and welcoming...reception staff are a little surly....breakfast staff good and welcoming...breakfast area is good...selections adequate....I paid around AUD$80 including breakfast for a balcony room....probably too much for an establishment that's getting quite tired...good location close to local food/markets/ATM etc; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tonle Khmer Guesthouse Sky Bar; City: Phnom Penh; Review: Stayed 4 nights in a balcony room overlooking the river...reasonable price and breakfast was included...staff were friendly and tried very hard to please...it's not a fancy place...don't expect too much but it's well located to watch the world go by...can suffer from traffics noise; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Plern Plern bed and bike; City: Chiang Mai; Review: Recently stayed 4 nights in this homestay...easy checkin .....friendly staff...the owner Add is very pleasant and speaks very good English...my top floor balcony room was spotless and comfortable...small kitchen with large fridge and microwave...a/c was good...hot water water available...plenty of hanging space for clothes...easy to access power points..fly screens on all windows and balcony door....unheard of in SE Asia...I was impressed...breakfast was excellent ....about tb100....room serviced regularly and water replaced every day...the added bonus was free use of bikes for guests...a great touch..the area is very quiet local suburb but with easy access to local food outlets/ATM/ convenience stores...all within a few minutes walk or ride; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Bangkat Homestay; City: Kuta Lombok West Nusa Tenggara; Review: Stayed 3 nights in a/c room overlooking the pool area...easy checkin....the family/staff are very friendly and helpful....it's about 15-20 walk from the main Kuta area/beach...a motor cycle is required and available on site...breakfast from 7am is simple but very good....the a/c room is very basic but clean....no fridge...no tv...no safety deposit box...outside toilet/shower is ok but you must walk over stones to access the shower....ow ow ow..old feet!...the a/c is quite small and will not cope during high temperature...decent warungs are available close to the homestay...take a torch it's bloody dark after sundown...a few dogs in the are a but not a problem...very popular homestay with many young surfers/backpackers on site....it's still very quiet at night...owner gave me free transport to the village by Ojek...return journey from the village Rp 10000...about 1.5 kms; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oxford Suites Makati; City: Makati Metro Manila Luzon; Review: I had a very comfortable balcony room for 3 nights...no complaints about the room...very comfortable and quite good facilities...view from the balcony was good...security was excellent....not a cheap hotel but still reasonable valu for the location...it's not recommended for kids...the red light district never sleeps in Burgos st...didn't eat in the hotel..(Filling Station is one minute away)...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Albany Home Stay; City: Kuta Lombok West Nusa Tenggara; Review: I recently stayed 3 nights at this small homestay....the staff were welcoming and friendly...the deluxe room was really lovely...spacious..clean...great outdoor space back and front...overhead fan and a/c inside....fridge...tv...great shower with bonus hot water...rare in lombok...lovely manicured gardens .....only 4 rooms on site...breakfast was nice and served quickly....about 300 metres from a busy road with access to shops...Restos...ATM...no noisy mosques close to the homestay...highly recommended!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Bangkat Homestay; City: Kuta Lombok West Nusa Tenggara; Review: My second visit to La Bangkat....the first was prior to the earthquakes and the homestay was quite busy...this time staff have been reduced from 8 down to 4...stayed 3 nights in what was described as one of the villas....quite a decent room with good amenities including a fridge...hot water..tv...good storage space...kettle...good bed...verandah..the more expensive room was Rp 550,000 per night including a good breakfast...it's probably a little high for lombok...maintenance of the general ground areas has suffered as a result of staff cutbacks...the homestay is about 20-30 minute walk from the village...motor bikes are available at rp50,000 per day...a lovely pool is available; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heart Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: Re cently stayed 4 nights in the heart hotel....easy checkin....very close to the lake and many other interesting features in the old French quarter...plenty of Cafes close by...staff very friendly....room was good...quite comfortable...small balcony with a street view...quiet area...price was reasonable and the breakfast good...I recommend this simple hotel in a very good location; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Bang Beach Homestay; City: Hoi An Quang Nam Province; Review: Recently stayed 4 nights in this small family run homestay....room was excellent...service was excellent...breakfast was excellent...hosts were fantastic...difficult to fault...highly recommend this lovely homestay; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: ReplayTV RTV5508 80-Hour Digital Video Recorder; Brand: Replay Tv; Review: I have had a ReplayTV 5080 for almost two years. It has totally changed the way my wife and I watch TV. I have friends with TiVos and they don't have all the features that I love about ReplayTV. I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful the "commercial advance" feature is! It turns a commercial-filled 1-hour television show packed with commercials into a pleasant 40-45 minute experience. It doesn't always catch the commercials, but it works about 95% of the time. Then there's the 30-second skip and the 7-second rewind buttons that are also incredibly handy. There is a great user base out there too and there are plenty of ways to offload your programs so you can burn them to DVD too. I have even hacked my replayTV and added an additional 120 hours of storage to make it a 200-hour recorder. This is a great unit that is very versatile - something that even my wife (a technical novice) was able to figure out quickly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HP v100w 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive P-FD4GBHP100-EF; Brand: HP; Review: I purchased one of these just over 5 months ago and it started having corruption problems with large files. Then two days ago while I was using it, in the middle of a transfer, it ceased functioning. Now it is unrecognized when plugged into any laptop or system I have. I'm going to try the extreme cold spray trick to see if I can get it working long enough to pull off the files I need. Since this is a rebranded product, your mileage will DEFINITELY vary.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Toshiba XD-E500 Upconverting 1080p Extended Detail DVD Player; Brand: Toshiba; Review: To those people who have had the "pixelization" problem: go get a DVD player cleaner! It solves the problem in 10 minutes! This has been a great upconverting DVD player for my family, and worked much better than another panasonic model I had that did a pretty sorry job upconverting my DVDs. I have since purchased a higher-end samsung blu-ray player only to find that this Toshiba XDE500 unit plays my DVDs much better than the two blu-ray players I have tried (both of which said they would "enhance" my DVDs). This unit has been very reliable for me for over a year until my wife wasn't looking and tried to cram two DVDs into it and got the lens dirty. After looking around and trying to diagnose the problem I got a lens cleaner based on some advice on this review forum and viola! problem solved. Remember this: The price is right. Don't expect blu-ray levels of video quality, but it upconverts DVDs well. If you want blu-ray, go that route then. Otherwise, this is a good option B.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FlexPi Raspberry Pi Logo (Gunstock); Brand: C4 Labs; Review: This case is well designed and while tricky to initially put together, it looks/works great. Keep in mind the components are cut so that they have a tight fit, so you may need to deliver a little force at the right points for the end pieces to pop in right. The wood has a nice aroma to it as well, I just wish it didn't diminish so much after putting it together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ViewSonic VG2437SMC 24 inch 1080p Ergonomic Monitor with DisplayPort DVI VGA and WebCam for Home and Office; Brand: ViewSonic; Review: This is my first Viewsonic LCD (I've previously used Samsung and Dell) and I've had this monitor for just over a year and I already have two dead pixels. It wouldn't be so bad if one of them was a bright one that's right in the middle of the screen and very noticeable. The other is a dark pixel and it's just off the the middle to the left. I've had a lot of LCD screens and unfortunately this has been the worst performing one I've had in the past 5 years. Keep in mind Viewsonic has a new pixel policy, supposedly one of the toughest in the market:[url] Per their limited warranty I need one more dead pixel to get a replacement refurb panel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: 720 B Womens Bohemian Medieval Gypsy Embroidered Top Blouse Tunic; Brand: Agan Traders; Review: Was too small and by mistake, my husband put in the dryer so can no longer wear. It was a very pretty top. Recommend a size bigger than usual and do not put in the dryer.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cotton Tunic Top Kurti Blouse; Hand Embroidered; Brand: Ayurvastram; Review: Really Pretty shirt but was too tight across the chest.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cotton Tunic Top Kurti Blouse; Hand Embroidered; Brand: Ayurvastram; Review: Really Pretty shirt but was too tight across the chest.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 720 B Womens Bohemian Medieval Gypsy Embroidered Top Blouse Tunic; Brand: Agan Traders; Review: Was too small and by mistake, my husband put in the dryer so can no longer wear. It was a very pretty top. Recommend a size bigger than usual and do not put in the dryer.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 720 B Womens Bohemian Medieval Gypsy Embroidered Top Blouse Tunic Purple; Brand: Agan Traders; Review: Was too small and by mistake, my husband put in the dryer so can no longer wear. It was a very pretty top. Recommend a size bigger than usual and do not put in the dryer.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Value Inn Darwin; City: Darwin Top End Northern Territory; Review: OMG!!!! What a dump! Should be called "The Roach Hotel" Firstly the photos on the hotel sites are definately not what you get. As the night flights into Darwin are after midnight, you have to pick up you key from the very noisy and packed, neighbouring backpackers. No off street parking until 8am, until the local Road Worker leave for the day. The room had a double and single bed in a tiny room 2m x 3m plus a small toilet shower room. 2.The bed was rock hard. 3. The small box air con is very noisy - a necessity in tropical Darwin. 4. The cockroaches - oh the cockroaches! I am now going to the doctors to have my ear cleaned and checked out; I woke up itching at 4am to find a small roach in my ear. GROSS. I pulled back the sheets to find another in my bed! After photo and video as evidence, I quickly packed and went to get my gear, what's this in the cutlery drawer - more roaches! I went down to the reception and told the staff and asked for the Manager. No manager available, and we can't give you a refund from here because you booked it online! No apologies were made and no effort to help find any other accommodation in Darwin - "It's very busy this time of year". After an hour and a half searching for another place to stay I finally managed to secure a very nice room in Parep (10 Mins down the road) at the Casa on Gregory. But thats my next review - Avoid this place like the plague!!!!! They have now been reported to the N.T. Dept of Health and the Darwin City Council.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Brunswick Tower Hotel; City: Brunswick Moreland Greater Melbourne Victoria; Review: We stayed at the Dolma Hotel about four weeks ago when attending the AAAA Trade show. The staff were very helpful and all seemed to be from one family. We were upgraded to a family room as a twin was not available at short notice. This is not a flashy hotel, but clean, affordable and the beds were very comfortable. Standard features expected by bigger hotel chains were available and the off street free car park was a bonus. We caught the tram into and out of the city most days and the tram stop is only two blocks away on Sydney rd. The train station was actually closer and a one minute walk. No breakfast was available, but it is only a short stroll down to the vast variety of cafe's and restaurants in Brunswick. We would both recommend this hotel if you were to stay in Brunswick.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort Spa; City: Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland; Review: From the moment you step into the Marriott in Surfers you feel special and important. The Front office team knew it was a birthday getaway weekend and initiated what was the start of a fantastic weekend of relaxation, amazing food and pampering. My wife and I were offered a complimentary glass of champagne while filling out check in paperwork and then offered another complimentary drink at any of the bars in the hotel. Our room was immaculately presented and clean. The bed was from the planet "Don't get out of bed" and the pillows were all feather down and ridiculously soft. We both went to lunch in the main restaurant for the famous seafood buffet. The seafood here is absolutely the freshest I have ever had. We have dined here for over ten years and the food never ceases to amaze me. Fresh Bugs, Prawns, Oysters, Crabs, Mussels and Fish, Fresh Sushi and Salads were to start. This was followed by hot dishes from all over the world including custom made pizza and fresh whole baked Snapper. I could not sample every dish as there are just to many. Then of course there is the dessert buffet - small portions of every kind of dessert ever made I think. After lunch and the following food coma, I had a massage (present) for my Birthday. The La Touffe (?) Spa is huge and also had a free steam room and sauna. This really made my afternoon. Back up to the room for some.............................................................well you get the idea, and then chilled out watching an inhouse movie. Not really feeling like a big dinner, after such an epic lunch, we decided to have dinner in the room. My wife had the idea to upgrade to the Ilanna (?) Room and we went up to the exclusive little area for post dinner drinks and canape's. It's a beautiful, secluded and VIP level with the most amazing views of the Gold Coast. To top off the night, I met Geoffrey Rush, who was staying inhouse, whilst filming Pirates of the Caribean. The man made beach, pools and amazing caves, waterfalls and spa's were a little cold for us Queenlanders to use this time but looked great just the same. We have noticed that parking is no longer free under the Hotel. Apart from that small downside, this Resort is truly one of the best places to stay on the Gold Coast. Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Parklane Motor Lodge; City: Epsom North Island; Review: When staying in Auckland, I have found this little gem to be a winner. The Ladies that own the property are always very helpful and cheery. I have used the conference room on several occasions and the inhouse catering was superb. When you spend a lot of time on the road and staying in hotels, after a while they all feel the same.......no the case here. I found that the hosts really take an interest in their customers - little personal touches, well stocked fridges and pantries, very comfy pillows (lots) and beds, and fully reno'd bathrooms. The breakfasts are of very good standard and they have a full kitchen to take requests for breaky. I have stayed in two types of room, the fist being a standard room with its own private balcony overlooking the pool and the second being one of the coolest rooms I have ever stayed in. They call them the Rooftop Spa Studio's......WOW!!! These have two balconies - one is big enough to host your own party on the roof. The rooms are massive and have a really nice big spa. The big winner for us was the amazing dome roof and massive timber beams. You can lay in bed at night and see the stars - loved it. The cost of these was not much more than the executive rooms, but still the same price as an standard room at most other places I have stayed in Auckland. Shops and restaurants are really close as are some cool bars and cafes. I found the location perfect as a central hub to get on and off the expressway/highways that skirt around the city too. Do yourself a favour and book one of the rooftop rooms for something really different and I would think that it would be very romantic for couples. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Parklane Motor Lodge; City: Epsom North Island; Review: I have been coming here for over seven years, we used to know the previous owners very well. The new team are very attentive and have a great attitude. I heard a lot of whingers on some of these reviews and honestly, I am just amazed how stupid some people are. This is not the newest, fanciest or newest Motel around Southern Auckland, but it has always been the most memorable and funky place to stay in NZ. I stay in a different city four times a week, and when I think of teaching in Auckland - I smile and think of glass dome roofs, open air rooftop balconies, great location, humble rooms (at reasonable and appropriate prices), and lovely hosts. I have seen many small changes since my last visit, and more renovations happening all the time. I will not be changing Motels any time in the future, I purchased a room seven years ago - I now have fantastic memories and met great people from Parklane. Keep up the good work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atherton Hotel; City: Atherton Queensland; Review: The Hotel has a friendly vibe to it and I conducted a training night for the Automotive industry in their huge function room. The service was nothing short of amazing as was the food that was supplied to all that attended. This is the first time I stayed at the Hotel's accommodation - WOW! When you walk up the stairs the whole decor changes - it's quite frankly better than 90% of the four star places I've stayed in North Qld. Great security, big wide halls with classy decor and very clean. The room (Number 4 ) had a balcony, spa and monstrous bathroom - all fitted out beautifully. The room is huge and the real winner - the bed, oh the bed! Honestly - very rarely can a frequent traveller say that about a bed. It was like sleeping on a cloud. You would never expect to find such a gem in a little country area , little own a country pub. This place has become a true favourite of mine throughout the whole of Australia! Big thank you to Julie for organising everything for the function and the room booking and to Cameron in the bar for being a great host. Even the free breakfast was nice. If your in Atherton, defiantly stay in this hotel, you won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cowon S9 16 GB Video MP3 Player with Touchscreen (Titanium Black); Brand: Cowon; Review: I first stated how I hate Cowon for not making the S9 (and their other players) user friendly when it comes to making a playlist. After I wrote my review, I did a lot of reading and researching on how to make a playlist that could shuffled. Hours later, I found a way to make one and I changed this review. With that said, I love this player as much as I used to! A highly recommend this player to anyone that knows a lot about technology. If you're a noob and want a user friendly way to make a playlist, don't buy this! Get a different player (Sandisk Sansa Clip+).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anker Bluetooth Ultra-Slim Keyboard for iPad Air 2 / Air, iPad Pro, iPad Mini 4/3 / 2/1, iPad 4/3; Brand: Anker; Review: I try to buy Anker products if I can because I trust the quality of their products. This keyboard is no exception; however, there is a a design flaw--the bluetooth pairing is located on the Z key. I own both a Mac and a PC and I like switching the CMD key into CTRL on my Mac.. If you're a designer, and used to doing a ton of CTRL-Z commands, you're more than likely to hit the FN-Z which will kill the connection of the keyboard. That said, I think this is a good product, it just doesn't work for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse T631 for Mac; Brand: Logitech; Review: Ok so I don't normally write reviews but the device is so well built that I have to. However, it has a bug with Macs that Logitech should fix ASAP. At the time of this review (4/6/17), the latest version of Logitech Options did not fix the broken inertia scroll. So, don't download the latest Logitech Options! Use version 6.30.48. Version 6.35.142 and 6.40.106 has buggy inertia scroll. That aside, I think this much better than the Magic Mouse (and 2) in terms of scrolling (assuming you have it fixed). I have clammy hands and if you do, you'll like this much better than the Magic Mouses. As far as ergonomics go, this is much smaller than your regular wireless mouse. In fact I think it is too small even with my small Asian hands. I probably won't use it for extended periods of time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CORSAIR Carbide 100R Mid-Tower Case; Brand: Corsair; Review: This is a pretty neat case for under $60. I got the Silent edition for my first PC, AZ x99 build because I like that "sleeper" clean look. Even with my Coolaster D92 and Asus ROG 1050 Ti OC, it still has room. The one thing that I don't like about this is the cable management especially since I don't have a modular PSU, so beware. I highly recommend using a modular PSU with this case. On the plus side, I like that the case came with a 3 setting fan controller. All in all, I recommend this case for first timers with simple builds. Just a modular PSU and you will be happy with this case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony - FE 50mm F1.8 Standard Lens (SEL50F18F); Brand: Sony; Review: Disclosure: I got this from the blue electronic store, not on amazon. So I recently bought the a7iii and I needed an affordable lens. Initially, I bought vintage 50mm primes (Minolta, Konica) to take the a7iii for a spin, and i came to realization that I may need a modern 50mm (I already own the FE 85mm) so I bought this lens. I think for the price, it's actually a good deal if you learn to ignore the noisy focus motor the "bouncy focus". I definitely don't recommend this for video unless you're using an external mic or something. But in terms of image quality, it's definitely better compared to my vintage 50mm primes. I will update this review with image examples when i get a chance to. Update 05/09/2018: Finally got the chance to play with this lens and to be honest, If you're not shooting sports/fast-moving subjects, then the slow auto focus should be fine and therefore, I bumped my initial 3 star review to 4. The image is great as well. I will keep updating this review with more images to come.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Dynasty (DC Bookdiva Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's Dutch Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. From the beginning to the end. Great job Dutch!! I can't wait to read part two......; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everything She Should Know; Author: Visit Amazon's Wesley Hunter Page; Review: This book is very informative. It even teaches you how to start your own business. How cool is that? ~DaReal Bo$$lady; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Blue; Author: Wesley Godfather Hunter; Review: What can I say? This book made me feel like I was riding shot gun with the author, I'm definitely a supporter of your future works. Great Job!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Real Recognize Real: Part 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Shawn Starling Page; Review: Real really Recognize's the Real from the fake. You did an awesome job on this book Mr. Starling. You get 5***** from me!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Gentleman's Past; Author: Visit Amazon's Shreese Chambers Page; Review: This book had me in my feelings. It kept my attention from start to finish. This was my first time reading from this author and I definitely look forward to reading more from the author. ~DaReal Bo$$Lady; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daymares; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenya Moss-Dyme Page; Review: OMG!! This is my first time reading a horror story and I have got to say this author did her thing. I look forward to more reads from this author. No doubt! ~DaReal Bo$$lady; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: .223 Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter; Brand: GRG; Review: I used this to bore sight an S&W; AR and had none of the significant issues mentioned in other posts, other than not having an on/off method and being required to unscrew the cap and take the batteries out. Just loosening or taking the cap off was not sufficient as the laser stayed on even without the cap being on -- had to take the batteries all the way out.Rotated around the bore with little zero difference; it's not perfect, but then neither am I. Reduced live fire zeroing/testing to just a few rounds.Had no cutoff issues at all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: .223 Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter; Brand: GRG; Review: I used this to bore sight an S&W; AR and had none of the significant issues mentioned in other posts, other than not having an on/off method and being required to unscrew the cap and take the batteries out. Just loosening or taking the cap off was not sufficient as the laser stayed on even without the cap being on -- had to take the batteries all the way out.Rotated around the bore with little zero difference; it's not perfect, but then neither am I. Reduced live fire zeroing/testing to just a few rounds.Had no cutoff issues at all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TSD Competition Grade 6mm plastic airsoft BBs, 0.20g, 5000 rds, white; Brand: TSD; Review: Last Christmas was a big airsoft deal for our son, and his fave gun is the 2011 model JG Metal Gearbox AK47 AEG (400 fps +/-).These TSD .2 BBs just do not jam and they fly out of the gun; only downside is that his buddies not longer want him to use that gun with these BBs in battle anymore as they are too strong and too accurate to be fair to all. He has put about 35,000 through the barrel in about 10 months.Seriously... Good... Ammo...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TSD Tactical 5,000 ct. Bag Plastic White Airsoft BBs (6mm, 0.23g); Brand: TSD Tactical; Review: Last Christmas was a big airsoft deal for our son, and his fave gun is the JG Metal Gearbox AK47 AEG (400 fps +/-).These TSD .23 BBs are very good in his high powered airsoft gun -- these BBs just do not jam and they fly straight and true out of the gun. These (with the .20 weights) are the TSD BBs that he most often uses in battles with the AEG, and their weight maximizes the range (as compared to .25 and .28 BBs), while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.These white BBs are great for airsoft battles and target shooting because he can see the stream and can then walk the BBS into the target. In total he has now put more than 45,000 TSD BBs of varying weights through that AEG without issue.If you are looking for good airsoft BBs in this price range and of this weight, he highly recommends these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TSD Competition Grade 6mm plastic airsoft BBs, 0.20g, 5000 rds, black; Brand: TSD; Review: Last Christmas was a big airsoft deal for our son, and his fave gun is the JG Metal Gearbox AK47 AEG (400 fps +/-).These TSD .20 BBs are very good in his high powered airsoft gun -- these BBs just do not jam and they fly straight and true out of the gun. These are the TSD BBs that he most often uses in battles with the AEG, and their weight maximizes the range (as compared to .25 and .28 BBs), while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.The black BBs are great for WINNING airsoft battle 'cause the 'enemy' can't see them coming... and neighbors can't see them in their yards either! In total he has now put more than 45,000 TSD BBs of varying weights through that AEG without issue.If you are looking for good airsoft BBs in this price range and of this weight, he highly recommends these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Razor A2 Kick Scooter; Brand: Razor; Review: what would summertime be like without bikes, skateboards and scooters? Our kids went through a succession of each, and we've had three of four razor scooters over the years. These things just keep on ticking no matter what our kids do to them, and that is a good thing. Fun time, get one for your kids!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UTG Rubber Rail Guard with Flexible Adjustment; Brand: UTG; Review: Read a couple reviews about rail covers that slipped, and am glad to note none of that with these UTG rail covers at all. They are VERY snug... it actually takes a bit of effort to get them to slide up or down the rail -- and that is what you want.Installation was not too crazy hard; just hooked one side over its edge, then had to use a decent amount of pressure to get the other side to 'snap' over its side of the rail.Once in place they stay put, and getting one off takes a little (maybe more than a little) prying with the finger tips to get them to kinda pop off.Like to use a vertical foregrip as a backstop against the base of my offhand, and these rail covers protect that offhand from rail abrasion and heat.Price and delivery was great, and they do the job very well. Highly recommended.Go for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buck Commander Pistol Range Bag; Brand: ; Review: This bag has met my expectations and more -- it is perfect size for the range and it has the two lined pistol pockets that come in quite handy. Inside I have three sets of ears, four boxes of pistol, rifle and shotgun ammo, and a few lightweight cleaning items (rags, snake, lube) in zip lock bags.The nice surprise was the ruggedness of the zippers --- very good quality for an excellent price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ultimate Arms Gear Pro Series Delta Ring Handguard Removal Gunsmith Wrench Tool AR15 AR-15 M4 .223 .308 5.56 Rifle; Brand: Ultimate Arms Gear; Review: This tool really does save a lot of time and frustration, as compared to trying to lower and hold the Delta Ring with your hands.There was really only one downside to it... the rubberized coating on the tool is incredibly thick so that it does not mar the d ring's finish. This actually made the job a little tougher, because that thick coating slipped a bit as the device was being used and this allowed the d ring to creep back up a bit before I could get the standard GI handguard off the firearm (S&W; AR). Was a bit frustrating for a couple minutes, until I gave the darned thing a Hulk-like squeeze and proceeded as fast as possible. Had to do the same putting the new quad rail on.Good tool, maybe a bit too good for my clumsy hands, but got the job done.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TSD Metal AK 600rd Roll Up Airsoft Magazine; Brand: TSD; Review: Perfect product. Mags are great, especially at $8 and free shipping, and I got the dual mag clamp to go with them too so we can rock 'n roll all day. Tried a strap-based double mag holder first (trying to save money), but they were too flimsy and just did not do the job. Purchased the metal mag clamp and these metal mags and found them all to be excellent, so bought another one with two more mags just to keep in my vest. Well done.Looks like other reviewers might be getting an inferior product, but we got the right ones. Excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MetalTac Airsoft Speed Loader with Capacity of 100 Bbs - 2 packs; Brand: MetalTac; Review: Cheap speedloaders that work well are always good in my book. Two for $4 shipped... can't beat that really,, and they save you tons of time. Need em? Buy these they will be just the ticket you need.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NcStar Offset Mount for 1-Inch Flashlight/Laser; Brand: NcStar; Review: Mounted a Streamlight Polytac LED to the front left rail of my S&W; AR and lined it up perfectly so that my thumb can move just off my MOE vertical grip to touch the button for flash-on or press it for full-on function. It really is a great fit and a solid mount, and it puts the light in a perfect place for my thumb's quick and easy access. No wasted time at all... light on in milliseconds.The mount is solid and it holds the light very firmly. True, there is no quick release... but that's OK, it is a good mount for a great price. Marked Aimkon.Recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tac Force YC-636BGN Folding Knife 4.5-Inch Closed; Brand: ; Review: ... what is up with the placement of the "bayonet ring"? Darned thing just gets in the way every time you try to take advantage of the spring assist and that just sucks.Otherwise it has a very cool look about it, the blade is very sharp and has not lost its edge, the seat belt cutter is a nice feature and I like the fact that it has the glass breaker (it stays in my Mustang's center console).My hands are not crazy big, and this knife is very comfortable to hold and use... it's just the opening that is a pain (sometimes literally). Still, at this price and free shipping I rate it four stars and it would have rated it 5 stars if the ring didn't exist.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: UTG Airsoft UHC 1911 Pistol; Brand: UTG; Review: Looks cool. Shoots nicely. Don't have to worry about buying high end airsoft BBs for it like you do with higher end AEGs and such. Been the most reliable pistol that we have and it just keeps on going. agree that it is worth the price and recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bushnell Performance Optics 1218 Silicon Gun & Reel Cloth; Brand: ; Review: Does what it says, provides a heavy coat of silicone protection on whatever you decide to use it on.I keep it in a zip lock bag in my range bag when not in use, and wipe down each gun after cleaning before putting back in storage. Makes 'em look nice and will help protect for a longer life.Only mistake I made was using this on one firearm before deciding to go change the handgrip (required use of a D-ring tool)... this rag is saturated with silicone, I mean really wet, and my hands were so slippery that I could not hold the D ring tool to get the job done! Not any fault of the rag - just washed my hands and the D ring tool as good as possible, and then went about finishing the job. Does tell ya that the rag makers did not skimp on the silicone!Gave me a chuckle...Recommended; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crosman AirSoft BBs (5000 .12G 6mm, Red BBs); Brand: Crosman; Review: Bought these a while ago before moving into the world of higher end AEGs with metal gearboxes and 410+ fps... and these are great for the pistols, but one AEG we received actually had a list inside of it that told us which BBs would void the gun's warranty, and these were on that list. So, they are cool looking and great to use in pistols and lesser fps airsoft rifles, but we do not use them for the higher end gear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crosman AirSoft BBs (5000 .12G 6mm, Red BBs); Brand: Crosman; Review: Bought these a while ago before moving into the world of higher end AEGs with metal gearboxes and 410+ fps... and these are great for the pistols, but one AEG we received actually had a list inside of it that told us which BBs would void the gun's warranty, and these were on that list. So, they are cool looking and great to use in pistols and lesser fps airsoft rifles, but we do not use them for the higher end gear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crosman AirSoft BBs (5000 .12G 6mm, Red BBs); Brand: Crosman; Review: Bought these a while ago before moving into the world of higher end AEGs with metal gearboxes and 410+ fps... and these are great for the pistols, but one AEG we received actually had a list inside of it that told us which BBs would void the gun's warranty, and these were on that list. So, they are cool looking and great to use in pistols and lesser fps airsoft rifles, but we do not use them for the higher end gear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crosman AirSoft BBs (5000 .12G 6mm, Red BBs); Brand: Crosman; Review: Bought these a while ago before moving into the world of higher end AEGs with metal gearboxes and 410+ fps... and these are great for the pistols, but one AEG we received actually had a list inside of it that told us which BBs would void the gun's warranty, and these were on that list. So, they are cool looking and great to use in pistols and lesser fps airsoft rifles, but we do not use them for the higher end gear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: UTG Airsoft Cleaning Silicone Spray, 50ml; Brand: UTG; Review: Silicone oil spray that does what it is meant to do, and does it well. At $9 with free shipping, it is a bit expensive and the picture can be a bit deceiving (the 1.6 oz can is very small), but its small size also makes it easy to carry in your pack with you. High end AEGs really need to be kept clean and lubed to have a long life and to keep the fps at a high level, so using this spray along with high quality BBs does make a ton of difference.Not easy to find, so maybe that is why the price is kinda high. Definitely worth it.As others noted, it is easy to lose the small red straw that comes with it -- and that is a bummer. Still, get it - you will not be sorry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meprolight AR-15, M-16A1 & A2 Tru-Dot Night Sight. Front sight only; Brand: Meprolight; Review: My eyes are not what they used to be, and this sight is exactly what I needed to increase visibility without going to something overblown like fiber optics.With a Magpul MBUS Gen II rear on my S&W; AR, the standard A2 front sight post was very hard for my aging eyes to focus on quickly. This tritium Meprolight adds just the right dot of color to let me eye easily acquire it and help my AR do the thing that it does, with fine results. The dual aperture is excellent; it was easy to slightly depress the detent allowing the dot to be rotated into direct line of sight. This sight is specialized for low/no light use and it is a bit longer than the A2, so the aiming point is dot-on instead of top-of-post like the A2. I knew that going in, so the result was as expected -- just cover the target with the dot.For those frustrated by the installation process, the entire replacement (remove old, clean, replace with new) took maybe 2 minutes tops. I read reviews suggesting that the UTG Model 4/15 4-Prong Dual Front Sight Tool's four-prong side was perfect for removing the standard sight, while its five-prong side was great for putting this one on... and those reviews were spot on. I bought that tool here on Amazon too and it is also outstanding.This is a good replacement front iron sight for those whose eyes need a little more help these days...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UTG Model 4/15 4-Prong Dual Front Sight Tool; Brand: AR-15; Review: This was exactly what I needed for replacing the stock front sight on my AR.This little device is solidly made, and its four-prong side is what was needed to turn out the standard front sight on my S&W; AR. Replaced that unit with a meprolight tritium front sight, and this sight tool's five-prong side was needed for that job.All that is left now is for me to hit the range and adjust the elevation of the new sight, and this sight tool will be right there with me to do that.Seriously perfect for this job and I appreciate that a ton. If you need a sight tool of this style, I recommend this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ultimate Arms Gear Tactical Stealth Black Slip On Rubber Recoil Reducing Combat Buttpad Butt Pad For 6 Six Position Retractable Collapsible Stock AR-15 AR15 M4 Rifle Shotgun; Brand: Ultimate Arms Gear; Review: Opened the pack to find a nice looking firm rubber stock butt pad and slid it onto the standard 6-position stock in an instant. Just fed it up from the narrow bottom point of the plastic stock and pushed into place like that. The side wings fell right into place to hold it on firmly, and now my AR will not slip and slide when I stand it in the corner for a second... and my son likes it better, though an AR's recoil isn't much to be concerned about.Excellent look, feel and price! Well worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crosman AirSoft 2,000 ct. Feeder Bottle Neon Green AirSoft BBs (6mm, 0.12g); Brand: Crosman; Review: Bought these a while ago before moving into the world of higher end AEGs with metal gearboxes and 410+ fps... and these are great for the pistols.However, one AEGs we received actually had a list inside its carton that told us which BBs would void the gun's warranty, and these were on that list. So, they are cool looking and great to use in pistols and lesser fps airsoft rifles, but we do not use them for the higher end gear.Very recommended for spring loaded airsoft pistols.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crosman 6mm plastic airsoft BBs, 0.12g, 5000 rds, orange; Brand: Crosman; Review: Bought these a while ago before moving into the world of higher end AEGs with metal gearboxes and 410+ fps... and these are great for the pistols we have with up to mid-200 fps. Our JG AK actually came with a list of BBs that JG said would void the gun's warranty, and these were on that list, so we use them in our pistols and lesser fps airsoft rifles and use others for the heavy gear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crosman Airsoft Bb's; Brand: Crosman; Review: Bought these a while ago before moving into the world of higher end AKs with metal gearboxes and 410+ fps... and these were great for the pistols, but the AEG we received actually had a list inside of it that told us which BBs would void the gun's warranty, and these were on that list. So, they are cool looking and great to use in pistols and lesser fps airsoft rifles, but not for the higher end gear. we went with TSD Comp for the heavy gear, and have a blast with them all.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crosman 6mm plastic airsoft BBs, 0.12g, 5000 rds, orange; Brand: Crosman; Review: Bought these a while ago before moving into the world of higher end AEGs with metal gearboxes and 410+ fps... and these are great for the pistols we have with up to mid-200 fps. Our JG AK actually came with a list of BBs that JG said would void the gun's warranty, and these were on that list, so we use them in our pistols and lesser fps airsoft rifles and use others for the heavy gear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crosman 6mm plastic airsoft BBs, 0.12g, 5000 rds, orange; Brand: Crosman; Review: Bought these a while ago before moving into the world of higher end AEGs with metal gearboxes and 410+ fps... and these are great for the pistols we have with up to mid-200 fps. Our JG AK actually came with a list of BBs that JG said would void the gun's warranty, and these were on that list, so we use them in our pistols and lesser fps airsoft rifles and use others for the heavy gear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crosman 6mm plastic airsoft BBs, 0.12g, 5000 rds, orange; Brand: Crosman; Review: Bought these a while ago before moving into the world of higher end AEGs with metal gearboxes and 410+ fps... and these are great for the pistols we have with up to mid-200 fps. Our JG AK actually came with a list of BBs that JG said would void the gun's warranty, and these were on that list, so we use them in our pistols and lesser fps airsoft rifles and use others for the heavy gear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crosman Airsoft Bb's; Brand: Crosman; Review: Bought these a while ago before moving into the world of higher end AKs with metal gearboxes and 410+ fps... and these were great for the pistols, but the AEG we received actually had a list inside of it that told us which BBs would void the gun's warranty, and these were on that list. So, they are cool looking and great to use in pistols and lesser fps airsoft rifles, but not for the higher end gear. we went with TSD Comp for the heavy gear, and have a blast with them all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crosman Airsoft Bb's; Brand: Crosman; Review: Bought these a while ago before moving into the world of higher end AKs with metal gearboxes and 410+ fps... and these were great for the pistols, but the AEG we received actually had a list inside of it that told us which BBs would void the gun's warranty, and these were on that list. So, they are cool looking and great to use in pistols and lesser fps airsoft rifles, but not for the higher end gear. we went with TSD Comp for the heavy gear, and have a blast with them all.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crosman Airsoft Bb's; Brand: Crosman; Review: Bought these a while ago before moving into the world of higher end AKs with metal gearboxes and 410+ fps... and these were great for the pistols, but the AEG we received actually had a list inside of it that told us which BBs would void the gun's warranty, and these were on that list. So, they are cool looking and great to use in pistols and lesser fps airsoft rifles, but not for the higher end gear. we went with TSD Comp for the heavy gear, and have a blast with them all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Type-III 100pc Gun Cleaning 6 Inch American Made Cotton Swabs; Brand: ; Review: Up to this point I had been using plain old J&J; q-tips from our bathroom supply closet, but these with the tapered end make it easier to get into all the nooks and crannies of the inner workings.We used these tonight to help clean the receiver of an AR, especially the inside of the bolt carrier, and they worked as advertized and expected. Had a small bowl with a puddle of Breakfree in it to dip the swabs in so we could liberally use during cleaning. After wiping down, we went back over the should-be-lubed parts and areas with clean swabs and some M-Pro 7 LPX gun oil. Good deal, and the inside of the bolt carrier went from really nasty to nicely clean.Would concur that these are just as advertised and that they have enough cotton, though we went through 10 of them in the process because we put about 400 rounds PMC Bronze through the barrel beforehand.Would recommend and will buy the double-sided tapered versions again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoppe's Orange Fluorescent Targets (100 Pack); Brand: Hoppe's; Review: These 14 inch square targets are the targets available at my range for use in zeroing sights and just plain old target practice, and I got them in a pack of 100 here on Amazon (free shipping too!)The one inch squares give you quick and easy MOA adjustment information - just shoot three shots and then take a look, then make an adjustment and give it a go again. Had my AR's sight dialed in at 100 yards in one-third of a clip, and then put another 120 rounds downrange just for the fun of it.Before buying, I knew that the targets were orange not red and I actually like that contrast when looking through the Magpul BUIS Gen II anyway... provides better contrast.The backing is typical range target quality, which means that it is fairly thin paper, but eight staples do the trick just nicely to hold them in place. These are 50 cents each at my range, but only 15 cents here and you just can't beat that.Excellent target, low cost and fast delivery. That's a bulls-eye in my book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Otis 316-3-NBBZ Variety Pack All Purpose Receiver Brushes (1 Each, Total 3); Brand: Otis Technology; Review: After putting it off by trying every other combination of q-tip, old toothbrushes, paper towels and gun rags... I finally caved in and purchased the proper three-pack set of cleaning brushes (two nylon and a bronze).Man-o-man, I should have done this a long time ago as these are just the ticket for getting into the receiver and bolt carrier and really giving them a decent scrub. Now, combined with a little Breakfree and long handled tapered g-tips I can run 300 - 400 rounds downrange and then come back and do a really good, quick cleanup.So far the two nylon brushes have been just right for both the interior and exterior scrub jobs, but I am sure to find a time when the bronze brush's scrubbing power will be called on too. The brushes housed on small end are fantastic at getting into the narrow channels of the AR's receiver and inside of the bolt carrier, and that seems to be the biggest benefit to me.Sure - the packaging is the typical gotta-hang-from-a-retail-shop-display tough stuff to open, but a boxing knife made quick 5 seconds work of that and I have no problem telling the brushes apart whatsoever. Staying focused on the product itself, one just can't argue that these brushes do anything but make life more pleasant while improving the longevity of my firearms. At nine bucks and free shipping, what is not too like!!Excellent purchase that I recommend highly if you have a similar need.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Inc Glock Armorers Tool 3/32 Punch; Brand: Ghost; Review: Needed this tool to really break down my G22, and it works perfectly for that. No difference from OEM I suspect.However, had an added bonus when realizing that I needed a punch to properly disassemble the bolt carrier in my AR for a thorough cleaning, and this tool worked perfectly to push the carrier's retaining pin out and then back into place after the job was completed. Excellent! It is now in my range bag for safe keeping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GLOCK DISASSEMBLY TOOL; Brand: Glock; Review: Needed this tool to really break down my G22, and it works perfectly for that.However, had an added bonus when realizing that I needed a punch to properly disassemble the bolt carrier in my AR for a thorough cleaning, and this tool worked perfectly to push the carrier's retaining pin out and then back into place after the job was completed.Excellent! Great deal at eight bucks with free shipping.It is now in my range bag for safe keeping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enhanced AR15 Armorer Stock Spanner Wrench with Handle; Brand: Field Sport Inc; Review: Bought this tool to use to change out muzzle compensators on my AR, and it's first notch near the handle is made just for that job.Had the standard birdcage flash hider and wanted to reduce muzzle flip, so put on an FSI Competition Muzzle Brake (which eliminated like 90% of the flip) and will soon also try a Rainier XTC.Actually, the factory birdcage was put on so tightly that I, without having a proper vice, was concerned about damaging the barrel or its threads so I asked our range gunsmith do the first swap. After that, once he loosened the initial connection, this tool worked like a charm.Good deal on sale at ten bucks and free shipping.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enhanced AR15 Armorer Stock Spanner Wrench with Handle; Brand: Field Sport Inc; Review: Bought this tool to use to change out muzzle compensators on my AR, and it's first notch near the handle is made just for that job.Had the standard birdcage flash hider and wanted to reduce muzzle flip, so put on an FSI Competition Muzzle Brake (which eliminated like 90% of the flip) and will soon also try a Rainier XTC.Actually, the factory birdcage was put on so tightly that I, without having a proper vice, was concerned about damaging the barrel or its threads so I asked our range gunsmith do the first swap. After that, once he loosened the initial connection, this tool worked like a charm.Good deal on sale at ten bucks and free shipping.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tapco Intrafuse AR Stock Spanner Wrench TOOL0904; Brand: Tapco; Review: Bought this tool to use to change out muzzle compensators on my AR, and it's first notch near the handle is made just for that job.Had the standard birdcage flash hider and wanted to reduce muzzle flip, so put on an FSI Competition Muzzle Brake (which eliminated like 90% of the flip) and will soon also try a Rainier XTC.Actually, the factory birdcage was put on so tightly that I, without having a proper vice, was concerned about damaging the barrel or its threads so I asked our range gunsmith do the first swap. After that, once he loosened the initial connection, this tool worked like a charm.Good deal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remington True Jr. Ear Muffs; Brand: Remington; Review: Purchased these ear muffs a couple years ago for our then 11 year old son, and they have been perfect for him even now that he is 13. The dude takes after my wife (who is 5' 4' and about 105); so much so that she found these muffs more comfortable to wear than the adult size ones I bought for her... so I bought a second set of these just for her.We go to the range four or five times per month, so these muffs get plenty of use but show little sign of significant wear or abuse. They are lightweight, which is nice because they do not add a lot of weight to my already overburdened range bag, but they have held together 100% without issue.Good deal for the price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Butler Creek LULA M1A / M14 Magazine Loader and Unloader; Brand: Butler Creek; Review: So here is the deal... for safety purposes, the indoor range that we go to checks all boxed and magazined loads to make sure that none are penetrator-style bullets or have steel cores. That's a good thing, and while they ask folks to check in without loaded mags almost everyone comes with two or three.So what do they do when a customer brings loaded mags? They unload all rounds into a big bowl, run a magnet check, then put the loads back into the mags.Seem like a pain? Well -- we've watched them do this to our AR's three fully loaded PMAG 30s several times, and the fastest was under two and 1/2 minutes which was IMPRESSIVE. 90 rounds out, checked, and back in in under 150 seconds. One person emptying and refilling the mags, the other running a magnet around the rounds in the bowl. 150 seconds... I am not kidding you.They have two devices that make this happen: (1) This LULA speed load/unloader that empties the mag in 10 - 15 seconds and then reloads at about 1 second per round, and (2) a magnet on a wand that gets run around the bowl for five to 10 seconds.The woman doing the reloading grabs about fifteen at a time. She leans the mag/loader back about 30 degrees, holds the mag between the countertop and her hip, uses her right thumb & forefinger to work the LULA's lever back and forth, and her left hand feeds rounds. Amazingly interesting to watch her go at it with blazing speed.Sound like I was overly impressed? Yup. I purchased this unit that very same day.My son and I are not as practiced but we still load a 30 round PMAG in well under one minute with this speed loader... and the cleanliness of the process is an added unexpected bonus! Unless the rounds are exceptionally dirty you can't even tell that you just put 90 rounds in. Since we usually plink with reloads or once-shot remanufactured loads, a decent hand-scrubbing was required after manually loading 90 into mags.I highly recommend this speed loader as it is easy to use and very, very fast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Butler Creek LULA M16/AR-15 All-in-One Magazine Speed Loader & Free MSP Silicone Gun Cloth; Brand: ; Review: So here is the deal... for safety purposes, the indoor range that we go to checks all boxed and magazined loads to make sure that none are penetrator-style bullets or have steel cores. That's a good thing, and while they ask folks to check in without loaded mags almost everyone comes with two or three.So what do they do when a customer brings loaded mags? They unload all rounds into a big bowl, run a magnet check, then put the loads back into the mags.Seem like a pain? Well -- we've watched them do this to our AR's three fully loaded PMAG 30s several times, and the fastest was under two and 1/2 minutes which was IMPRESSIVE. 90 rounds out, checked, and back in in under 150 seconds. One person emptying and refilling the mags, the other running a magnet around the rounds in the bowl. 150 seconds... I am not kidding you.They have two devices that make this happen: (1) This LULA speed load/unloader that empties the mag in 10 - 15 seconds and then reloads at about 1 second per round, and (2) a magnet on a wand that gets run around the bowl for five to 10 seconds.The woman doing the loading grabbed about fifteen rounds at a time. She leaned the mag/loader back about 30 degrees, held the mag between the countertop and her hip, used her right thumb & forefinger to work the LULA's lever back and forth, and used her left hand to feed rounds. Amazingly interesting to watch her go at it with blazing speed.Sound like I was overly impressed? Yup. I purchased this unit that very same day.My son and I are not as practiced as the range crew is but we can still load a 30 round PMAG in well under one minute with this speed loader... and the cleanliness of the process is an added unexpected bonus! Unless the rounds are exceptionally dirty you can't even tell that you just put 90 rounds in. Since we usually plink with reloads or once-shot remanufactured loads, a decent hand-scrubbing was required after manually loading 90 into mags.I highly recommend this speed loader as it is easy to use and very, very fast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3M Peltor Junior Earmuff, Black; Brand: 3M; Review: Up until a few weeks ago, my wife had been using a pair of steel gray junior size muffs made by Remington, but she had begun to complain that they were flattening out and not as comfortable or effective anymore. When she saw these pink Peltor muffs with their slightly higher 22NR rating (the Rems were 21), she had to have them.She is about 5ft 5in tall and around 105lbs, and junior muffs typically fit her perfectly. Yessir, good things do come in small packages and the earmuffs are pretty nice too! I do feel lucky that she enjoys hunting and shooting, and that (at least so far) I have been able to keep the one-upsmanship going when talking about who is a better shot. She is determined though...Anyway, she really likes the fit, pink finish and function of these Peltor Earmuffs and is comfortable with them at the range even when it is fairly crowded. At $16 with free shipping they are a very good deal. Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hogue Handall Full Size Grip Sleeve; Brand: Hogue; Review: Purchased a new Glock 22 Gen II in 1994 from a range in Texas near where we were stationed. Had been trying out various 40 cal firearms for a few weeks and really liked what I could do with the G22 from 30 to 50 feet. Felt good, tight patterns, easy to manage.As a member, and having really done a bit of research there (meaning spent money on rental weapons and spent even more time discussing options with the RSOs), the owner of the range gave me a decent deal on the new G22. In the process he recommended the Hogue grip and it has been on the Glock ever since.Range staff did the install (noting that it was tight and they were practiced at it). They marked my natural grip on the G22's stock handle and then then installed the Hogue grip and even made a slight adjustment without much difficulty.The company has moved us around a bit since then, and we've been able to spend more time on range in some places than in others. Best guesstimate is that the grip has been on through at least an average of 300 rounds/year -- somewhere north of 6000 - 7000 rounds total.Last week, practicing at 50 feet and doing OK, the safety officer at our current range (who is fixated on his Colt 1911) came over and said something to the effect of 'hey, you can actually hit something with that thing'... in response to which he accepted an offer to put a few downrange. He had never held a Glock with a Hogue grip and was amazed by the feel and natural horizontal alignment when snap-shooting at tactical targets.GREAT grip. 20 years later and still supple, not worn through. It has stood the tests of time and use, and is probably exactly what you are looking for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: M-Pro 7 Gun Oil LPX, 2 Ounce Bottle; Brand: M-Pro 7; Review: Like this CLP / oil very much as it help the action run smoothly all day long on my AR. Use it to do a very thorough cleaning and scrubbing and then, when all finished cleaning, a good lubing in all the right places. This product helps my firearms stay healthy and run smoothly all day long.If you are looking for a good CLP cleaner / oil, I recommend this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoppe's BoreSnake Rifle Bore Cleaner (Choose Your Caliber); Brand: ; Review: The BoreSnake makes cleaning a much faster task, and that's a good thing especially when not at home with my work bench and gear. The 'Snake goes in my range bag and heads out on trips with me to be the primary cleaner when away from home.I used this first on .223/5.56 AR-15 and must say that it was an extremely tight fit - so much so that I was worried about damage to the chrome lined barrel. After reading more on the 'net I put a ton more gun oil on and that helped a lot. Still have to give it a very strong pull through the barrel, but it seems to do a very good job.Still give my firearms a good rod & patch cleaning at home every once in a while, but the 'Snake will do in between those times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ultimate Arms Gear Pack Of 10 AR-15 AR15 AR 15 M16 M4 .223 5.56 Rifle 1/2"x28 Thread Steel Crush Washer For Barrel Flash Hider Choke Suppressor Muzzle Brake Compensator; Brand: Ultimate Arms Gear; Review: The fit and finish of these crush washers is exactly what I had hoped for, and they do the job very well. My first purchase was a 10-pack and I am back for more now.Recently added a few upgrades to my AR (1/2 x 28 threads) and decided to test and try a few different muzzle brake / compensator / flash hider configurations, so I knew that a few crush washer would be gone through.Spent a couple weeks getting to know the standard issue A2 birdcage, then tried out the FSI Competition compensator for a few weeks, then gave the Rainier XTC a go for a few weeks, and am now testing out the SJC/Lund Titan. With each of these a new UAG crush washer went on board, and there was no movement at all by any of the comps or flash hiders.Because I was not familiar with indexing and do not have the tools to judge proper torque levels, the gunsmith at our range removed and installed each piece of furniture for me and he noted that the UAG crush washers seemed well made.Am back for more as am going to help a buddy do the same thing, plus want a few more for my range bag. This price is much better than I can get at the local gun shop (when they even have them in stock).Good product- highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vortex® StrikeFire Red Dot Rifle Scope(Suitable for AR-15); Brand: Vortex Optics; Review: Like other reviewers, I did a lot of youtube watching and review reading in trying to make a decision on which red dot sight to purchase. Took in the good, bad and ugly (mostly high prices elsewhere) of it all, and opted to purchase the Vortex Strikefire.Having put about 200 rounds downrange with it now, I will say that the Strikefire makes my AR happy and I am glad to have made this purchase. The Strikefire is easy to install, very easy to adjust (just keep a penny in your pocket) and it holds zero very firmly. Both the green and red dots are very visible even on the lowest intensity setting; I switched back and forth between the lowest and next-to-lowest settings, and liked them both a lot. Green seemed a little easier for my eyes to quickly acquire, so it seems green will be my choice.If you are looking for a dot scope for your AR, I would recommend this one.Setting Zero: The AR that this scope is mounted on was purchased new mid-2012, and its iron sights have been well zeroed during the 2500 - 3000 round (mostly .223 55gr FMJ) familiarity period of the last few months. I mounted the Strikefire and just aligned its dot with the known zero line of the iron sights... the first shot was less than 1 inch left of dead center. Used my handy penny to make the needed windage adjustments and had a great zero within eight rounds. Can't beat that.Holding Zero: Put six mags (180 rounds) downrange and the Strikefire did not stray from zero at all. Before and after shooting make sure that all mounting bolts are tight --- those holding the scope and those connected to your rail. If not, the slightest slippage at one of those connect points could fool you into thinking that the Strikefire was losing zero, when it isn't. Yes... my rail mount wasn't as tight as it should have initially been :)End caps: The caps are tight, but I do not find them to be the P.I.T.A that others have written about. Each cap has two tabs and here's what works for me: Push firmly on one tab first and feel it securely seat, then push firmly on the other and feel for the same seating. Yes, it takes 5 - 10 seconds or so to do that properly, but it works well. If one is in a hurry to close both covers in under 3 seconds total then I suppose these would be frustrating.Vision: Neither my 13 year old son or I found that the size or width of the Strikefire blocks line of sight or diminishes peripheral vision. Shooting with both eyes open using the Strikefire is a smooth experience.On/Off button: This is the one area of improvement that I think Vortex should focus on; as other mentioned, this scope turns on basically by breathing on the on/off button and, since it is located on the outside edge of the unit, myBulldog Tactical Extreme Series Case, BLACKeasily turns; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vortex StrikeFire Red Dot Scope for AR15 SF-BR-AR15; Brand: Vortex Optics; Review: I am glad to have made this purchase. The Strikefire is easy to install, very easy to adjust (just keep a penny in your pocket), and it holds zero very firmly. The red dot is very visible even on the lowest intensity setting; if you are looking for a dot scope for your AR, I would recommend this one.If you would like to see pictures that I took, navigate to the main sales page and then scroll down to where the "Most Helpful Customer Reviews" section starts. Once there, look to the right of that area for the "Product Images From Customers" section, and my pictures are there. It is a nice unit.The AR that this scope is mounted on had its iron sights well zeroed, so I attached the Strikefire and aligned its dot with the known zero line of the iron sights... the first shot was less than 1 inch left of dead center. Used my handy penny to make the needed windage adjustment and had a great zero within eight rounds. Can't beat that.On the first day I put six mags (180 rounds) downrange and the Strikefire did not stray from zero at all. Before and after shooting make sure that all mounting bolts are tight --- those holding the scope and those connected to your rail. If not, the slightest slippage at one of those connect points could fool you into thinking that the Strikefire was losing zero, when it isn't. My rail mount wasn't as tight as it should have initially been, but I figured that out in two shots.One note -- the end caps are tight, but I do not find them to be the P.I.T.A that others have written about, thanks to the advice of another reviewer. All you have to do is push firmly on the center of the cover to get them to pop into place. Practice that a couple times and you will see what I mean -- maybe takes two to three seconds to get done, but is easy.Neither my 13 year old son or I found that the size or width of the Strikefire interferes with line of sight or diminishes peripheral vision. Shooting with both eyes open using the Strikefire is a smooth experience.One area of improvement that I think Vortex should focus on first is the on/off button; as other mentioned, this scope turns on basically by breathing on the on/off button and, since it is located on the outside edge of the unit, myBulldog Tactical Extreme Series Case, BLACKeasily turns the scope on when I slide the gun into it when leaving the range. Just for the sake of battery life, I recommend that you remove the battery before placing your firearm back into its bag for storage if you plan to leave the Strikefire mounted on it.Like other reviewers, I did a lot of youtube watching and review reading in trying to make a decision on which red dot sight to purchase. Took in the good, bad and ugly (mostly high prices elsewhere) of it all,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Break-Free CLP-2 Cleaner Lubricant Preservative 4 oz (113.4 gram) Aerosol; Brand: BreakFree; Review: Over the years I have tried a few different cleaner and lubricating products, and just found out about Break-Free CLP a couple years ago. The first thing that impressed me was that it was really nice to have Cleaner-Lunbricating-Protectant components available in one product.I grew up as a pistol and shotgun guy and just recently started getting into rifle competition and plinking. Pistols and shotguns are simple to breakdown and clean, but some rifles are a little more complex. For example, the recessed areas of the AR configuration are a challenge to clean, and the small pieces of its bolt carrier group need to be cleaned regularly too. What is nice about Break-Free's aerosol product's delivery it how easy it makes it getting the cleaner to where it is needed. Once the cleaner gets to where it is needed, I can use long handled brushes to scrub and clean... but it was tougher getting cleaner into those area before using this aerosol delivery.Cleaning the BCG is simple with this product; break down the bolt carrier, put the parts in a bowl, douse them with this CLP's spray, and let them sit. After just a few minutes the grime has mostly melted away and all I need to do is give them a good scrub with light brushes and then wipe them down with a cloth.Will still test and try other products, but this has been our mainstay for the past two years. It is hard to get around here as it sells out of stores about as fast as it hits the shelf... definitely recommended. One can lasts me about eight cleaning sessions of three to four firearms at a time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Urban Boundaries NFL Fleece Dallas Cowboy Blanket; Brand: Northwest; Review: The throw is exactly as described - lightweight and 50 inches by 60 inches in size. For those needing a little assistance with the math, that is 5 feet long and a tad over 4 feet wide, so it is not gonna fit your bed and it is not supposed to.Our daughter was born in Dallas and has remained a Dallas fan all 20 of her years so far. Each Christmas we buy a few Cowboys related stocking stuffers for her, and this throw is one of the items. This will be perfect for our kid to wrap around her shoulders while studying in the dorm or library.Definitely recommended for those looking for a lightweight Cowboys throw to keep the chill off during a game.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulldog Tactical Extreme Series Case, BLACK; Brand: ; Review: Purchased the 35 inch version of this case about six months ago and really like it.Have been to the range, on average, three out of four weekends a month over the last six months and this bag has been there every trip. At the onset, the bag held one S&W; MP15 with stock fully collapsed and sights down... and three or four rolled up targets. In the pocket there are typically a couple different flash hiders / muzzle brakes, a handful of crush washers, one rolled up silicone rag and a cleaning rag. These all fit without any issue, and the large, heavy duty zippers are very easy to use and they do not get fouled. Also like having the four mag pouches on the outside of the bag - they are excellent, each easily holds one 30 round mag, and they are easy to access.The AR has evolved over time... it now houses furniture like aStreamlight 88850 Polytac LED Flashlight with Lithium Batteries, Black, a longer muzzle brake (longer than the standard birdcage) and aVortex StrikeFire Red Dot Rifle Scope(Suitable for AR-15). The muzzle brake added about 2 inches in length, and the Strikefire increased the required girth; both meaning that the total package now takes up more space inside the bag. Given all the modification, it is now tough to get the zipper closed - it is a tight fit, but doable - yet this tough bag shows no sign of stress (no popped stitching or busted zipper).When and if I do wear this bag out, will be right back to buy another... but this time probably the 40 inch version to reduce the zipper stress, given the enhancement. Of course, this is not the bag to load you gear into for a trip in a plane's cargo hold (you need a securable hard case for that), but it is perfect for just about anything else.If looking for a tough, floatable gun bag for local transport and range use, I recommend this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulldog Extreme Black Rifle Case with Black Trim; Brand: ; Review: This bag easily holds one S&W; MP15 with stock fully collapsed and sights down... and three or four rolled up targets. In the pocket there are typically a couple different flash hiders / muzzle brakes, a handful of crush washers, one rolled up silicone rag and a cleaning rag. The large, heavy duty zippers are very easy to use and they do not get fouled. Also like having the four mag pouches on the outside of the bag - they are excellent, each easily holds one 30 round mags, and they are easy to access.Purchased the 35 inch version of this case about six months ago and really like it. When and if I do wear this bag out, will be right back to buy another... but this time probably the 40 inch version to reduce the zipper stress, given the enhancements now on my AR. Of course, this is not the bag to load you gear into for a trip in a plane's cargo hold (you need a securable hard case for that), but it is perfect for just about anything else.The AR has evolved over time... it now houses furniture like aStreamlight 88850 Polytac LED Flashlight with Lithium Batteries, Black, a longer muzzle brake (longer than the standard birdcage) and aVortex StrikeFire Red Dot Rifle Scope(Suitable for AR-15). The muzzle brake added about 2 inches in length, and the Strikefire increased the required girth; both meaning that the total package now takes up more space inside the bag. Given all the modification, it is now tough to get the zipper closed - it is a tight fit, but doable - yet this tough bag shows no sign of stress (no popped stitching or busted zipper).If looking for a tough soft case for local transport and range use, I recommend this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tachikara SV5W Gold Competition Premium Leather Volleyball; Brand: Tachikara; Review: Began playing in a rec league in 1978 (... geez... 35 years ago now) and first hit the SV5W sometime in the very early 1990's in a competitive league run by the North Dallas Athletic Club.Have played many levels of ball on grass, sand and hard court, and have tried a ton of balls, but the one consistency for my indoor game has been the SV5W. Even now in Masters play I like it better than the other club brand balls I see everywhere - it just has a better firm feel to me and I can really control it, and it keeps it shape. More often then not we will wear a ball slick with years of play before it ever loses shape or stops holding air. You get your money's worth out of the SV5W, that's for sure.Now our 13 year old son has gotten into vball and is playing on a travel team, so we got him his first Tach as a Christmas gift and he is already pounding it on the court. Time will tell, but I sure hope that he's able to write a similar review for future Amazonians 35 years from now... and with the consistency and reliability I have had from these balls, I bet he will.Totally recommended volleyball.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 75 pack - 7x11 Oval Reactive Splatter Targets - GlowShot - Multi Color - See Your Hits Instantly - Gun, Rifle & Airsoft Targets; Brand: ; Review: The cheapest option at my range costs 75 cents per target, so these save cash right from the git go. I extend that savings by taking red and black Sharpies to fill in the old hits, making newer hits easier to quickly identify.The splatters are visible up to about 50 yards if the light is good; at the indoor range using a small .223 round, where lighting is lower, 25 yards is about the max without really straining -- but they are easy to see with a simple pair of binocs. Using a larger caliber, like that from a 40 cal Glock, unassisted sighting is much easier.Please take a look at the uploaded pictures to get a feel for them yourself. Used these targets to zero a new Magpul iron site (mbus gen II) on an S&W; .223/5.56 at 100 yards, then had a little fun with the 40 cal at 40 feet.One thing I learned quickly is that the backing is stiffer than the cheap range targets, so it rebounds a bit with each hit and, therefore, can pop the staples off the cardboard and drop to the range floor. Six staples is a good idea here (corners and top & bottom center) to make sure that they don't jump off, and I have never had one pop off when using six staples.Will buy more of these as needed, and will try others from this maker too. Like them a lot and highly recommend them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 40 pack - 7" Reactive Splatter Targets - GlowShot - Multi Color - See Your Hits Instantly - Gun, Rifle & Airsoft Targets; Brand: ; Review: GlowShot splatters are easily visible at on outdoor range up to about 50 yards if the light is good. At our indoor range using a small .223 round, where lighting is lower, 25 yards is about the max without really straining -- but they are easy to see with a simple pair of binocs. Using a larger caliber, like that from a 40 cal Glock, unassisted sighting is much easier.Please take a look at the uploaded pictures to get a feel for them yourself. Used these targets to zero a new Magpul iron site (mbus gen II) on an S&W; .223/5.56 at 100 yards, then had a little fun with the 40 cal at 40 feet. I use rounds and ovals, and uploaded pictures of the oval target just because that is what I have here right now. We have found that the splatter patterns on GlowShot targets are very consistent from target to target.Since the cheapest option at my range costs 75 cents per target, these save cash right from the git go. I extend that savings by taking red and black Sharpies to fill in the old hits, making newer hits easier to quickly identify.One thing I learned quickly is that the backing is stiffer than the cheap range targets, so it rebounds a bit with each hit and, therefore, can pop the staples off the cardboard and drop to the range floor. Six staples is a good idea here (corners and top & bottom center) to make sure that they don't jump off, and I have never had one pop off when using six staples.Will buy more of these as needed, and will try others from this maker too.Like them a lot and highly recommend them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulldog Hybrid Assault Black Rifle Case; Brand: ; Review: Purchased the 35 inch version of this case about six months ago and really liked it. Came right back to buy another... but this time the 40 inch version to handle an AR with enhancements that increased girth and length.This bag easily holds one M&P15; with stock fully collapsed, sights down and can on... and three or four rolled up targets. In the pocket there are typically a couple different flash hiders / muzzle brakes, a handful of crush washers, one rolled up silicone rag and a cleaning rag. The large, heavy duty zippers are very easy to use and they do not get fouled. Also like having the four mag pouches on the outside of the bag - they are excellent, each easily holds one 30 round mag, and they are easy to access.The AR now inside has evolved over time... it now houses furniture like aStreamlight 88850 Polytac LED Flashlight with Lithium Batteries, Black, aVortex StrikeFire Red Dot Rifle Scope(Suitable for AR-15)and about five additional inches to the barrel length. The Strikefire increased the required girth; both meaning that the total package now takes up more space inside the bag.Of course, this is not the bag to load your gear into for a trip in a plane's cargo hold (you need a securable hard case for that), but it is perfect for just about anything else.If looking for a tough, floatable gun bag for local transport and range use, I like and recommend this bag especially for the price.Well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TSD Competition-Grade AEG 6mm plastic airsoft BBs, 0.28g, 5000 rds, white; Brand: TSD; Review: Last Christmas was a big airsoft deal for our son, and his fave gun is the JG Metal Gearbox AK47 AEG (400 fps +/-).These TSD .28 BBs are very good in his high powered airsoft gun -- these BBs just do not jam and they fly straight and true out of the gun. These are a bit heavier than the .20 and .23 gram TSD BBs that he most often uses in battles with the AEG, and while their weight reduces their range (as compared to .20 and .23 BBs), these BBs bring him a noticeable increase in accuracy.These white BBs are great for airsoft battles and target shooting because he can see the stream and can then walk the BBS into the target. In total he has now put more than 45,000 TSD BBs of varying weights through that AEG without issue.If you are looking for good airsoft BBs in this price range and of this weight, he highly recommends these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crosman M4-177 Pneumatic Pump Air Rifle (.177); Brand: Crosman; Review: Grew up a service brat with Dad being a Range Safety Officer, and had a Sheridan Blue Streak in the late 60s through mid-70s. That thing could shoot the tip off a match at 25 feet (just wish my eyes were good enough to still do it)! No idea where that Blue Streak is anymore, and new Blue Streak models run a bit more than we wanted to pay for an air rifle.After a bit of online research, we purchased this Crosman M417... and three months in, can say that we are happy with the purchase.This model is made of plastic but does have a rifled steel barrel, which was one of the reasons we choose it. We installed the sights and within a couple minutes of opening the box, we were on our way to the mini-range we have set up in the hills of the lower portion of our property.Our son is about 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs in around 100 pounds, and he was able to handle the pump action without too much difficulty. The first couple times he was surprised by the tension once getting to the 4th or 5th pump, but quickly learned to use both arms when pumping (in a manner somewhat like using tree pruning shears). Throughout the first day he seemed to settle on 7 pumps as his favorite as it gave him great speed and accuracy without the excess toil that pumps, 8, 9 and 10 require!Since he has experience with real iron A2 style sights, which is what the sights on this Crosman pellet gun are modeled after, our son really had no sighting learning curve to deal with. His target for the first hour of the day was a Birchwood Casey Gallery metal resetting target (Birchwood Casey Gallery .22 Rimfire Resetting Target) and his first three shots from about 30 feet hit the top target dead in line with its bullseye, just one inch low. A few sight adjustments later, and the shots were ringing true from various distances and shooting positions (prone, standing, kneeling and sitting). The pellets he uses are the pointed Crosman Field Hunting .177 cal 7.4gr pellets (Crosman Field Hunting .177 Cal, 7.4 Grains, Pointed, 1250ct).The sights are not bad for what this is, a mostly-plastic military replica air rifle. At this level of gear there are so many variables in pellet ballistics and air pressure that judgement can't be made in comparison to your ACOG... it is what it is, and that ain't bad for the price range.Gotta tell you one other thing tho.... when my son decided to take a break and handed this rifle to me to fire, I instinctively looked down to inspect the open bolt and pushed the mag eject button to check the rounds... Doh! Fake button. Pellet gun replica. Old habits die hard, and this is a decent replica. Yes, he laughed at me too!Anytime you are considering purchasing a working plastic-based replica, remember that it needs to be handled with a tad more care that your; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Real Avid The Gun Tool (Silver/Black); Brand: Real Avid; Review: Recommend that you give the tool a good wipe down and then lube the joints with something like PB Blaster PB-50 to smooth operation.Some have noted that the tool is very tight: If you find the components difficult to get out, try using a small star tool to adjust the case bolts to the tension that you desire. The PB was very effective for me so no bolt adjustments were needed, and the tools are easy to implement just using my fingers... except the blade which remains stiff. Since the blade is very sharp, I think it is best to remain somewhat tougher to get out in order to avoid unintentional opening.This tool let me take a bunch of stuff out of my range bag -- three small screwdrivers, a shotgun choke tool, a knife, a small set of allen wrenches, one Glock punch and two star tools. While most of those items were in a ziploc bag, this tools freed up space and it looks a lot better coming out of the range bag than the ziploc bag did.I definitely recommend this tool if you have a few moments to make tweaks like those noted above. Take care of the gear and it will take care of you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TSD Tactical 5,000 ct. Bag Plastic White Airsoft BBs (6mm, 0.25g); Brand: TSD Tactical; Review: Last Christmas was a big airsoft deal for our son, and his favorite gun is the JG Metal Gearbox AK47 AEG (400 fps +/-).These TSD .25 white BBs are very good in his high powered airsoft gun -- they just do not jam and they fly straight and true out of the gun. The .25 gram BBs are a bit heavier than the .20 and .23 gram BBs that he uses most often in the AEG during battles, and while their weight reduces their range a little bit (as compared to .20 and .23 BBs) there is a noticeable increase in accuracy.The white BBs are great for airsoft battles and target shooting because he can see the stream which makes it easy to walk the BBS into the target. In total he has now put more than 45,000 TSD BBs of varying weights through that AEG without issue.If you are looking for good airsoft BBs in this price range and of this weight, he highly recommends these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smith's 50118 Axe and Machete Sharpener; Brand: Smith's; Review: Needed to sharpen a few tools and liked the look (and reviews) of this item. It was priced right and delivered quickly.I do not have a vice to hold things like an axe, hatchet or machete, but find that I really do not need to have one to use this very good sharpener. Am just careful -- both my axe and hatchet have a flat head on the opposite side of the blade, so I can set them down on the garage floor, stabilize them with my left hand, and lightly run the sharpener down the blade with my right hand. My swipes are probably lighter than someone using a vice, but in four or five swipes the blades are already getting nicely honed.The machete is a bit more problematic, but I still hold the blade with my left hand (rear of the blade, near the balance point) and lightly swipe the sharpener down the blade with my right hand. At no time is my right hand or arm near the blade - the tool's design keeps my hand clear.This tool is designed for use on tools that have grinds on both sides (the top and bottom) of the blade, like hatchets and axes. It is not made for blades that have a straight-edge on one side, like lawn mower blades and some kitchen knives.If you are looking for a sharpening solution for your larger tools, we definitely recommend this sharpener. The price is right and it works very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smith's 50185 Jiffy-Pro Handheld Sharpener; Brand: Smith's; Review: Needed to sharpen a few larger camping & kitchen knives, shears, and scissors... and liked the look (and reviews) of this item. It was priced right and delivered quickly.I lightly run the sharpener down the blade with my right hand while holding the knife in my left. Swipes are fairly light, and in three or four swipes the blades are already getting nicely honed. Shear sharpening takes a bit of getting used to, but once I got the hang of it all was good.Also purchased the larger one for axes, hatchets and machetes (Smith's 50118 Axe and Machete Sharpener), and like that one a lot too! Am still trying to find one of these that is made specifically for flat edge knives (grind only on one side) and lawn mower blades. If there was one just for that, I'd be in sharpener heaven!If you are looking for a sharpening solution for your scissors, shears and most knives, we definitely recommend this sharpener. The price is right and they work very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Firepow'r 5-Shot Pellet Clips; Brand: Crosman; Review: Purchased the Crosman M417(Crosman M417 bb/pellet pneumatic pump rifle) and have been very happy with the purchase. The only thing that it a bit tedious is loading, as it requires these 5-pellet magazines to load and fire... and it only comes with one magazine, so there is a bit of down time required to reload between bursts.Getting this four-pack of magazines makes shooting a ton more fun. Now we can load all five magazines (these four plus the original one) and go pop off 25 rounds before reloading. The pellets we use are the pointed Crosman Field Hunting .177 cal 7.4gr pellets (Crosman Field Hunting .177 Cal, 7.4 Grains, Pointed, 1250ct).If looking for a fun pellet gun, we recommend the Crosman M4-177 and also recommend that you buy an extra pack or two of these magazines. You will not be sorry that you did!Go for it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daisy Outdoor Products 2400 ct BB Bottle (Silver, 4.5 mm); Brand: Daisy; Review: Purchased the Crosman M417(Crosman M417 bb/pellet pneumatic pump rifle) and have been very happy with the purchase.These Daisy zinc plated BBs are outstanding and work very well with that Crosman rifle! No corroding like some of the copper BBs we have had in the past, and these are uniformly round and weighted. They really seem to fire hot (more fps than the pellets) out of the gun, and their shiny silver color allows you to see the rounds as they rip through the air -- helping walk the rounds to target, if you are just out playing around.If looking for a fun pellet gun, we recommend the Crosman M4-177 and also recommend that you buy a canister of these Daisy BBs to go with it. You will not be sorry that you did!Go for it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Model 4/15 .223 1/2x28 Competition Short Break With Crush Washer; Brand: GRG MFG; Review: At this price point, given the blog reviews and youtube videos recommending compensators that cost four or five time what I paid for this one, I did not have very high expectations. I was wrong. This thing eliminated at last 90% of the muzzle flip on my AR.With the standard issue birdcage I needed to make significant corrections to get back to center. After the install of this brake, I went out onto the range and took three shots; first impressions were: (1) Excellent -- the barrel didn't move more than 1/4 inch and that is easy to manage; (2) Dang -- that was an impressive flash; and (3) WOW -- am I shooting a .308 now? Yes, it definitely blasts sideways and back and sounds larger, but it sure doesn't feel like it. Not as friendly to neighboring lanes at the range, but it is more effective than most other brakes in my range bag...This compensator's weight and design reduces muzzle flip and is well worth the money if you are looking for that. It does bring about and increase in flash and BOOM as compared to the birdcage, which is fine by me.Good deal. Well made. Quick delivery.Go for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NcStar Rifle Pistol Red Laser Sight with Weaver/Picatinny Mount-Black or Silver; Brand: NcStar; Review: Purchased this laser sight and mount about six months ago for use on an AR, and was initially pleased with what we found.The mount really holds this size item (sight, light, etc..) firmly and it is fairly easy to get it to release by slightly loosening the center bolt. It is not a quick-release type mount, but it works.The laser light itself is quite bright on the one we received, and we had no problem seeing it at 100 yards. There is also very little diffusion; the dot pattern holds together well.I cut down the wiring, shortened it to the right length for our need (got rid of the coiled wire section), ran it through the AR's rail, and then down alongside the AR's vertical grip. The pressure switch easily integrated with the off-side of the vertical mount, held firmly in place with a small black zip tie ate the rail and two raps of black electrical tape at the mount. You can't even see or really feel it, but a light finger squeeze quickly and easily brings the laser to life. It (the light and the pressure switch) work quite well together.The zeroing process, actually the entire design of the sighting balance, is where the issue lies with this sight. It has four very small, inset hex-head adjustment bolts that are difficult to access when the sight is mounted, requiring that you mount the sight rotated about 45 degrees (so the adjustment screws are not vertically or horizontally lined up). If you were to mount the adjustment heads perfectly vertical/horizontal, you would not be able to access the top screw because the barrel would be directly in the way.First decided to zero at 50 yards, lining it up with the help of a red dot scope already zeroed at that range. The process took a very frustrating 20 to 30 minutes... little itty bitty changes to this screw, then to that one, then to the other one, then back again... time after time. Right about when I got it balanced, one of the heads started to strip (the metal is very soft, and the supplied, very small allen wrench easily damages it). What a pain.Adjustment were needed after running through a couple 30 rounds mags, but the heads were in such bad shape that I just could not get 'er done. So, we ended up with a laser sight that shines brightly and looks decent on the rail, but is zeroed about five or six inches right at 50 yards.One last note is that the description of the item did not highlight that it was for paintball use when I purchased it. For that purpose this might do fine, if you really are just looking for more bling and less sting, and being a foot or two off does not matter to you.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NcStar Rifle Pistol Red Laser Sight with Weaver/Picatinny Mount-Black or Silver; Brand: NcStar; Review: Purchased this laser sight and mount about six months ago for use on an AR, and was initially pleased with what we found.The mount really holds this size item (sight, light, etc..) firmly and it is fairly easy to get it to release by slightly loosening the center bolt. It is not a quick-release type mount, but it works.The laser light itself is quite bright on the one we received, and we had no problem seeing it at 100 yards. There is also very little diffusion; the dot pattern holds together well.I cut down the wiring, shortened it to the right length for our need (got rid of the coiled wire section), ran it through the AR's rail, and then down alongside the AR's vertical grip. The pressure switch easily integrated with the off-side of the vertical mount, held firmly in place with a small black zip tie ate the rail and two raps of black electrical tape at the mount. You can't even see or really feel it, but a light finger squeeze quickly and easily brings the laser to life. It (the light and the pressure switch) work quite well together.The zeroing process, actually the entire design of the sighting balance, is where the issue lies with this sight. It has four very small, inset hex-head adjustment bolts that are difficult to access when the sight is mounted, requiring that you mount the sight rotated about 45 degrees (so the adjustment screws are not vertically or horizontally lined up). If you were to mount the adjustment heads perfectly vertical/horizontal, you would not be able to access the top screw because the barrel would be directly in the way.First decided to zero at 50 yards, lining it up with the help of a red dot scope already zeroed at that range. The process took a very frustrating 20 to 30 minutes... little itty bitty changes to this screw, then to that one, then to the other one, then back again... time after time. Right about when I got it balanced, one of the heads started to strip (the metal is very soft, and the supplied, very small allen wrench easily damages it). What a pain.Adjustment were needed after running through a couple 30 rounds mags, but the heads were in such bad shape that I just could not get 'er done. So, we ended up with a laser sight that shines brightly and looks decent on the rail, but is zeroed about five or six inches right at 50 yards.One last note is that the description of the item did not highlight that it was for paintball use when I purchased it. For that purpose this might do fine, if you really are just looking for more bling and less sting, and being a foot or two off does not matter to you.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NcStar Rifle Pistol Red Laser Sight with Weaver/Picatinny Mount-Black or Silver; Brand: NcStar; Review: Purchased this laser sight and mount about six months ago for use on an AR, and was initially pleased with what we found.The mount really holds this size item (sight, light, etc..) firmly and it is fairly easy to get it to release by slightly loosening the center bolt. It is not a quick-release type mount, but it works.The laser light itself is quite bright on the one we received, and we had no problem seeing it at 100 yards. There is also very little diffusion; the dot pattern holds together well.I cut down the wiring, shortened it to the right length for our need (got rid of the coiled wire section), ran it through the AR's rail, and then down alongside the AR's vertical grip. The pressure switch easily integrated with the off-side of the vertical mount, held firmly in place with a small black zip tie ate the rail and two raps of black electrical tape at the mount. You can't even see or really feel it, but a light finger squeeze quickly and easily brings the laser to life. It (the light and the pressure switch) work quite well together.The zeroing process, actually the entire design of the sighting balance, is where the issue lies with this sight. It has four very small, inset hex-head adjustment bolts that are difficult to access when the sight is mounted, requiring that you mount the sight rotated about 45 degrees (so the adjustment screws are not vertically or horizontally lined up). If you were to mount the adjustment heads perfectly vertical/horizontal, you would not be able to access the top screw because the barrel would be directly in the way.First decided to zero at 50 yards, lining it up with the help of a red dot scope already zeroed at that range. The process took a very frustrating 20 to 30 minutes... little itty bitty changes to this screw, then to that one, then to the other one, then back again... time after time. Right about when I got it balanced, one of the heads started to strip (the metal is very soft, and the supplied, very small allen wrench easily damages it). What a pain.Adjustment were needed after running through a couple 30 rounds mags, but the heads were in such bad shape that I just could not get 'er done. So, we ended up with a laser sight that shines brightly and looks decent on the rail, but is zeroed about five or six inches right at 50 yards.One last note is that the description of the item did not highlight that it was for paintball use when I purchased it. For that purpose this might do fine, if you really are just looking for more bling and less sting, and being a foot or two off does not matter to you.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NcStar Rifle Pistol Red Laser Sight with Weaver/Picatinny Mount-Black or Silver; Brand: NcStar; Review: Purchased this laser sight and mount about six months ago for use on an AR, and was initially pleased with what we found.The mount really holds this size item (sight, light, etc..) firmly and it is fairly easy to get it to release by slightly loosening the center bolt. It is not a quick-release type mount, but it works.The laser light itself is quite bright on the one we received, and we had no problem seeing it at 100 yards. There is also very little diffusion; the dot pattern holds together well.I cut down the wiring, shortened it to the right length for our need (got rid of the coiled wire section), ran it through the AR's rail, and then down alongside the AR's vertical grip. The pressure switch easily integrated with the off-side of the vertical mount, held firmly in place with a small black zip tie ate the rail and two raps of black electrical tape at the mount. You can't even see or really feel it, but a light finger squeeze quickly and easily brings the laser to life. It (the light and the pressure switch) work quite well together.The zeroing process, actually the entire design of the sighting balance, is where the issue lies with this sight. It has four very small, inset hex-head adjustment bolts that are difficult to access when the sight is mounted, requiring that you mount the sight rotated about 45 degrees (so the adjustment screws are not vertically or horizontally lined up). If you were to mount the adjustment heads perfectly vertical/horizontal, you would not be able to access the top screw because the barrel would be directly in the way.First decided to zero at 50 yards, lining it up with the help of a red dot scope already zeroed at that range. The process took a very frustrating 20 to 30 minutes... little itty bitty changes to this screw, then to that one, then to the other one, then back again... time after time. Right about when I got it balanced, one of the heads started to strip (the metal is very soft, and the supplied, very small allen wrench easily damages it). What a pain.Adjustment were needed after running through a couple 30 rounds mags, but the heads were in such bad shape that I just could not get 'er done. So, we ended up with a laser sight that shines brightly and looks decent on the rail, but is zeroed about five or six inches right at 50 yards.One last note is that the description of the item did not highlight that it was for paintball use when I purchased it. For that purpose this might do fine, if you really are just looking for more bling and less sting, and being a foot or two off does not matter to you.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NcStar Rifle Pistol Red Laser Sight with Weaver/Picatinny Mount-Black or Silver; Brand: NcStar; Review: Purchased this laser sight and mount about six months ago for use on an AR, and was initially pleased with what we found.The mount really holds this size item (sight, light, etc..) firmly and it is fairly easy to get it to release by slightly loosening the center bolt. It is not a quick-release type mount, but it works.The laser light itself is quite bright on the one we received, and we had no problem seeing it at 100 yards. There is also very little diffusion; the dot pattern holds together well.I cut down the wiring, shortened it to the right length for our need (got rid of the coiled wire section), ran it through the AR's rail, and then down alongside the AR's vertical grip. The pressure switch easily integrated with the off-side of the vertical mount, held firmly in place with a small black zip tie ate the rail and two raps of black electrical tape at the mount. You can't even see or really feel it, but a light finger squeeze quickly and easily brings the laser to life. It (the light and the pressure switch) work quite well together.The zeroing process, actually the entire design of the sighting balance, is where the issue lies with this sight. It has four very small, inset hex-head adjustment bolts that are difficult to access when the sight is mounted, requiring that you mount the sight rotated about 45 degrees (so the adjustment screws are not vertically or horizontally lined up). If you were to mount the adjustment heads perfectly vertical/horizontal, you would not be able to access the top screw because the barrel would be directly in the way.First decided to zero at 50 yards, lining it up with the help of a red dot scope already zeroed at that range. The process took a very frustrating 20 to 30 minutes... little itty bitty changes to this screw, then to that one, then to the other one, then back again... time after time. Right about when I got it balanced, one of the heads started to strip (the metal is very soft, and the supplied, very small allen wrench easily damages it). What a pain.Adjustment were needed after running through a couple 30 rounds mags, but the heads were in such bad shape that I just could not get 'er done. So, we ended up with a laser sight that shines brightly and looks decent on the rail, but is zeroed about five or six inches right at 50 yards.One last note is that the description of the item did not highlight that it was for paintball use when I purchased it. For that purpose this might do fine, if you really are just looking for more bling and less sting, and being a foot or two off does not matter to you.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NcStar Rifle Pistol Red Laser Sight with Weaver/Picatinny Mount-Black or Silver; Brand: NcStar; Review: Purchased this laser sight and mount about six months ago for use on an AR, and was initially pleased with what we found.The mount really holds this size item (sight, light, etc..) firmly and it is fairly easy to get it to release by slightly loosening the center bolt. It is not a quick-release type mount, but it works.The laser light itself is quite bright on the one we received, and we had no problem seeing it at 100 yards. There is also very little diffusion; the dot pattern holds together well.I cut down the wiring, shortened it to the right length for our need (got rid of the coiled wire section), ran it through the AR's rail, and then down alongside the AR's vertical grip. The pressure switch easily integrated with the off-side of the vertical mount, held firmly in place with a small black zip tie ate the rail and two raps of black electrical tape at the mount. You can't even see or really feel it, but a light finger squeeze quickly and easily brings the laser to life. It (the light and the pressure switch) work quite well together.The zeroing process, actually the entire design of the sighting balance, is where the issue lies with this sight. It has four very small, inset hex-head adjustment bolts that are difficult to access when the sight is mounted, requiring that you mount the sight rotated about 45 degrees (so the adjustment screws are not vertically or horizontally lined up). If you were to mount the adjustment heads perfectly vertical/horizontal, you would not be able to access the top screw because the barrel would be directly in the way.First decided to zero at 50 yards, lining it up with the help of a red dot scope already zeroed at that range. The process took a very frustrating 20 to 30 minutes... little itty bitty changes to this screw, then to that one, then to the other one, then back again... time after time. Right about when I got it balanced, one of the heads started to strip (the metal is very soft, and the supplied, very small allen wrench easily damages it). What a pain.Adjustment were needed after running through a couple 30 rounds mags, but the heads were in such bad shape that I just could not get 'er done. So, we ended up with a laser sight that shines brightly and looks decent on the rail, but is zeroed about five or six inches right at 50 yards.One last note is that the description of the item did not highlight that it was for paintball use when I purchased it. For that purpose this might do fine, if you really are just looking for more bling and less sting, and being a foot or two off does not matter to you.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NcStar Rifle Pistol Red Laser Sight with Weaver/Picatinny Mount-Black or Silver; Brand: NcStar; Review: Purchased this laser sight and mount about six months ago for use on an AR, and was initially pleased with what we found.The mount really holds this size item (sight, light, etc..) firmly and it is fairly easy to get it to release by slightly loosening the center bolt. It is not a quick-release type mount, but it works.The laser light itself is quite bright on the one we received, and we had no problem seeing it at 100 yards. There is also very little diffusion; the dot pattern holds together well.I cut down the wiring, shortened it to the right length for our need (got rid of the coiled wire section), ran it through the AR's rail, and then down alongside the AR's vertical grip. The pressure switch easily integrated with the off-side of the vertical mount, held firmly in place with a small black zip tie ate the rail and two raps of black electrical tape at the mount. You can't even see or really feel it, but a light finger squeeze quickly and easily brings the laser to life. It (the light and the pressure switch) work quite well together.The zeroing process, actually the entire design of the sighting balance, is where the issue lies with this sight. It has four very small, inset hex-head adjustment bolts that are difficult to access when the sight is mounted, requiring that you mount the sight rotated about 45 degrees (so the adjustment screws are not vertically or horizontally lined up). If you were to mount the adjustment heads perfectly vertical/horizontal, you would not be able to access the top screw because the barrel would be directly in the way.First decided to zero at 50 yards, lining it up with the help of a red dot scope already zeroed at that range. The process took a very frustrating 20 to 30 minutes... little itty bitty changes to this screw, then to that one, then to the other one, then back again... time after time. Right about when I got it balanced, one of the heads started to strip (the metal is very soft, and the supplied, very small allen wrench easily damages it). What a pain.Adjustment were needed after running through a couple 30 rounds mags, but the heads were in such bad shape that I just could not get 'er done. So, we ended up with a laser sight that shines brightly and looks decent on the rail, but is zeroed about five or six inches right at 50 yards.One last note is that the description of the item did not highlight that it was for paintball use when I purchased it. For that purpose this might do fine, if you really are just looking for more bling and less sting, and being a foot or two off does not matter to you.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NcStar Rifle Pistol Red Laser Sight with Weaver/Picatinny Mount-Black or Silver; Brand: NcStar; Review: Purchased this laser sight and mount about six months ago for use on an AR, and was initially pleased with what we found.The mount really holds this size item (sight, light, etc..) firmly and it is fairly easy to get it to release by slightly loosening the center bolt. It is not a quick-release type mount, but it works.The laser light itself is quite bright on the one we received, and we had no problem seeing it at 100 yards. There is also very little diffusion; the dot pattern holds together well.I cut down the wiring, shortened it to the right length for our need (got rid of the coiled wire section), ran it through the AR's rail, and then down alongside the AR's vertical grip. The pressure switch easily integrated with the off-side of the vertical mount, held firmly in place with a small black zip tie ate the rail and two raps of black electrical tape at the mount. You can't even see or really feel it, but a light finger squeeze quickly and easily brings the laser to life. It (the light and the pressure switch) work quite well together.The zeroing process, actually the entire design of the sighting balance, is where the issue lies with this sight. It has four very small, inset hex-head adjustment bolts that are difficult to access when the sight is mounted, requiring that you mount the sight rotated about 45 degrees (so the adjustment screws are not vertically or horizontally lined up). If you were to mount the adjustment heads perfectly vertical/horizontal, you would not be able to access the top screw because the barrel would be directly in the way.First decided to zero at 50 yards, lining it up with the help of a red dot scope already zeroed at that range. The process took a very frustrating 20 to 30 minutes... little itty bitty changes to this screw, then to that one, then to the other one, then back again... time after time. Right about when I got it balanced, one of the heads started to strip (the metal is very soft, and the supplied, very small allen wrench easily damages it). What a pain.Adjustment were needed after running through a couple 30 rounds mags, but the heads were in such bad shape that I just could not get 'er done. So, we ended up with a laser sight that shines brightly and looks decent on the rail, but is zeroed about five or six inches right at 50 yards.One last note is that the description of the item did not highlight that it was for paintball use when I purchased it. For that purpose this might do fine, if you really are just looking for more bling and less sting, and being a foot or two off does not matter to you.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NcStar Rifle Pistol Red Laser Sight with Weaver/Picatinny Mount-Black or Silver; Brand: NcStar; Review: Purchased this laser sight and mount about six months ago for use on an AR, and was initially pleased with what we found.The mount really holds this size item (sight, light, etc..) firmly and it is fairly easy to get it to release by slightly loosening the center bolt. It is not a quick-release type mount, but it works.The laser light itself is quite bright on the one we received, and we had no problem seeing it at 100 yards. There is also very little diffusion; the dot pattern holds together well.I cut down the wiring, shortened it to the right length for our need (got rid of the coiled wire section), ran it through the AR's rail, and then down alongside the AR's vertical grip. The pressure switch easily integrated with the off-side of the vertical mount, held firmly in place with a small black zip tie ate the rail and two raps of black electrical tape at the mount. You can't even see or really feel it, but a light finger squeeze quickly and easily brings the laser to life. It (the light and the pressure switch) work quite well together.The zeroing process, actually the entire design of the sighting balance, is where the issue lies with this sight. It has four very small, inset hex-head adjustment bolts that are difficult to access when the sight is mounted, requiring that you mount the sight rotated about 45 degrees (so the adjustment screws are not vertically or horizontally lined up). If you were to mount the adjustment heads perfectly vertical/horizontal, you would not be able to access the top screw because the barrel would be directly in the way.First decided to zero at 50 yards, lining it up with the help of a red dot scope already zeroed at that range. The process took a very frustrating 20 to 30 minutes... little itty bitty changes to this screw, then to that one, then to the other one, then back again... time after time. Right about when I got it balanced, one of the heads started to strip (the metal is very soft, and the supplied, very small allen wrench easily damages it). What a pain.Adjustment were needed after running through a couple 30 rounds mags, but the heads were in such bad shape that I just could not get 'er done. So, we ended up with a laser sight that shines brightly and looks decent on the rail, but is zeroed about five or six inches right at 50 yards.One last note is that the description of the item did not highlight that it was for paintball use when I purchased it. For that purpose this might do fine, if you really are just looking for more bling and less sting, and being a foot or two off does not matter to you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NcStar Rifle Pistol Red Laser Sight with Weaver/Picatinny Mount-Black or Silver; Brand: NcStar; Review: Purchased this laser sight and mount about six months ago for use on an AR, and was initially pleased with what we found.The mount really holds this size item (sight, light, etc..) firmly and it is fairly easy to get it to release by slightly loosening the center bolt. It is not a quick-release type mount, but it works.The laser light itself is quite bright on the one we received, and we had no problem seeing it at 100 yards. There is also very little diffusion; the dot pattern holds together well.I cut down the wiring, shortened it to the right length for our need (got rid of the coiled wire section), ran it through the AR's rail, and then down alongside the AR's vertical grip. The pressure switch easily integrated with the off-side of the vertical mount, held firmly in place with a small black zip tie ate the rail and two raps of black electrical tape at the mount. You can't even see or really feel it, but a light finger squeeze quickly and easily brings the laser to life. It (the light and the pressure switch) work quite well together.The zeroing process, actually the entire design of the sighting balance, is where the issue lies with this sight. It has four very small, inset hex-head adjustment bolts that are difficult to access when the sight is mounted, requiring that you mount the sight rotated about 45 degrees (so the adjustment screws are not vertically or horizontally lined up). If you were to mount the adjustment heads perfectly vertical/horizontal, you would not be able to access the top screw because the barrel would be directly in the way.First decided to zero at 50 yards, lining it up with the help of a red dot scope already zeroed at that range. The process took a very frustrating 20 to 30 minutes... little itty bitty changes to this screw, then to that one, then to the other one, then back again... time after time. Right about when I got it balanced, one of the heads started to strip (the metal is very soft, and the supplied, very small allen wrench easily damages it). What a pain.Adjustment were needed after running through a couple 30 rounds mags, but the heads were in such bad shape that I just could not get 'er done. So, we ended up with a laser sight that shines brightly and looks decent on the rail, but is zeroed about five or six inches right at 50 yards.One last note is that the description of the item did not highlight that it was for paintball use when I purchased it. For that purpose this might do fine, if you really are just looking for more bling and less sting, and being a foot or two off does not matter to you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NcStar Rifle Pistol Red Laser Sight with Weaver/Picatinny Mount-Black or Silver; Brand: NcStar; Review: Purchased this laser sight and mount about six months ago for use on an AR, and was initially pleased with what we found.The mount really holds this size item (sight, light, etc..) firmly and it is fairly easy to get it to release by slightly loosening the center bolt. It is not a quick-release type mount, but it works.The laser light itself is quite bright on the one we received, and we had no problem seeing it at 100 yards. There is also very little diffusion; the dot pattern holds together well.I cut down the wiring, shortened it to the right length for our need (got rid of the coiled wire section), ran it through the AR's rail, and then down alongside the AR's vertical grip. The pressure switch easily integrated with the off-side of the vertical mount, held firmly in place with a small black zip tie ate the rail and two raps of black electrical tape at the mount. You can't even see or really feel it, but a light finger squeeze quickly and easily brings the laser to life. It (the light and the pressure switch) work quite well together.The zeroing process, actually the entire design of the sighting balance, is where the issue lies with this sight. It has four very small, inset hex-head adjustment bolts that are difficult to access when the sight is mounted, requiring that you mount the sight rotated about 45 degrees (so the adjustment screws are not vertically or horizontally lined up). If you were to mount the adjustment heads perfectly vertical/horizontal, you would not be able to access the top screw because the barrel would be directly in the way.First decided to zero at 50 yards, lining it up with the help of a red dot scope already zeroed at that range. The process took a very frustrating 20 to 30 minutes... little itty bitty changes to this screw, then to that one, then to the other one, then back again... time after time. Right about when I got it balanced, one of the heads started to strip (the metal is very soft, and the supplied, very small allen wrench easily damages it). What a pain.Adjustment were needed after running through a couple 30 rounds mags, but the heads were in such bad shape that I just could not get 'er done. So, we ended up with a laser sight that shines brightly and looks decent on the rail, but is zeroed about five or six inches right at 50 yards.One last note is that the description of the item did not highlight that it was for paintball use when I purchased it. For that purpose this might do fine, if you really are just looking for more bling and less sting, and being a foot or two off does not matter to you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tac Forece TF-710 Series Assisted Opening Folding Knife 5-Inch Closed; Brand: TAC Force; Review: Nice light duty pocket knife for the price; make a couple tweaks and keep it clean, and it should make you smile.The day it was delivered, I used a star tool (torx wrench) to adjust all of the screws to desired tension and regularly double-check them all. In addition, PB Blaster spray lubeBlaster PB50 All-Purpose Lubricant - 8.5 oz.was perfect to give it a good cleaning and lube... a very heavy lube the first time, really working it in, with touch ups from time-to-time thereafter.When delivered, the screw at the tang end was way too tight and the blade would not open unless pulled with two hands. The tension adjustment, basically loosening that one screw while tightening the others, and the lube really helped the assisted action do its thing. Still, this remains the stiffest assisted opening action on any of these novelty knives that I have purchased to date, and you really need to give the flipper a good flick to make sure that the blade fully opens and locks in to position.Update: The process of opening the blade seems to auto-rotate the main screw making it tighter over time (at least with mine). Twice now the assisted opening process has become unable to open the blade all the way into locked position, and once again I had to loosen the main screw with the torx wrench to make it work properly again. Hopefully it will settle down.This knife has an excellent look and feel about it. The blade was not very sharp when delivered but I ran it through a simple ceramic sharpener (Rapala Ceramic Sharpener Two Stage) and that put a nice edge, and a great point, on the blade. It may not be quite razor sharp, but the blade is good for everyday use -- perfect for opening boxes and cutting twine or small rope. The serrated "saw" portion of this blade is actually very sharp too, and does cut well into small branches and such.This knife weighs about 5.6 ounces (per my postal scale) and I like the "winter camo" finish and the two tone blade. This knife is very comfortable for me to hold in my medium sized hand; am still not a clip fan, but this seems to be one of the better clips that I have seen so I left it on.Recommend this knife for what it is intended to be -- a fun to play with, light duty, every day carry, novelty. If something breaks, or if the assisted opening mechanism fails, will come back and make appropriate updates.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magpul Gen 2 MBUS Rear Flip Sight, Black; Brand: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORPORATION; Review: Purchased this rear sight about two years ago and it was very easy to install on the flat top rail of my AR. It lined up perfectly with the stock front A2 sight and only needed a slight left windage adjustment to be dead on at 50 yards.This sight's action is easy to use and is very fast, snapping to a quick standing position with a push on its release. Have never had the flip up action move the sight off zero, so that is impressive given it is fairly forceful. Have never had it accidentally deploy either.A little over a year ago I acquired a Vortex StrikeFire dot scope (Vortex StrikeFire Red Dot Rifle Scope(Suitable for AR-15)), and was completely amazed that this Magpul rear sight 100% lined up directly with that sight's dot (called co-witnessing). This made zeroing the Vortex a very easy task... I just lined the dot up with the iron sights and that was it. It also makes checking the iron sights an easy thing to do... as long as they are still lined up with the Vortex's dot, things are good.For the price, I could not ask for a better rear flip up sight. It is easy to install, hard to break, holds zero, plays well with others, and does not break the bank account. What more do you need?Highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AR15 .223 1/2x28 Competition Muzzle Device Brake; Brand: Field Sport Inc; Review: Did not have very high expectations but should have... this compensator eliminated at least 80% of the muzzle flip on my AR.With the standard issue birdcage I needed to make significant corrections to get back to center. After the install of this brake, I went out onto the range and, after just a few shots, thought:Excellent -- the barrel didn't move more than 1/4 inch and that is easy to manage;WOW -- that was an impressive flash; andHOLY CRAP BATMAN -- am I shooting a .308 now?It definitely blasts sideways and back and sounds larger, just like its little bro (Model 4/15 .223 1/2x28 Competition Short Break With Crush Washer), but it sure doesn't feel like it. Not as friendly to neighboring lanes at the range, but it is more effective than most other brakes in my range bag...This compensator's length, weight and design reduces muzzle flip and is well worth the money. It does bring about and increase in flash and BOOM as compared to the birdcage, which is fine by me.Good deal. Well made. Quick delivery.Go for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WarTech USA Batman Knife with Dual Assist Open Blades; Brand: WarTech; Review: This is an interesting Batman novelty knife. As a Batman fan, I purchased it just for the fun & cool factor and the knife has met those expectations. If lost or destroyed, would purchase it again just to have one.As others have noted, the blades arrived already sharpened so I used a small honing steel (J.A. Henckels 9-Inch Poly Sharpening Steel) to add a razor-like finish. Must say that the blades have held their edge very well so be careful -- don't let kids play with it, though they will want to -- as the blades are sharp and have a very nice point.The curvature of the blade and its proximity to the handle/body make this knife challenging to sharpen with any other tool... even an oil stone... as the first inch of each blade is shielded by the 'wings'.The specifications provided in the listing are mostly accurate: The unit is about 5 3/4 inches long closed and 11 1/4 inches long with both blades open. It is also about 3/4 of an inch thick if you account for the pocket clip, and about 1 1/2 inch from the bat's 'butt' to the top of his ears. However, my postal scale says that the knife weighs in at 5.9 ounces instead of about 3 ounces.Both assisted opening mechanisms work well using the flipper (extends out from the top of the tang) as the starter, and the blades open very easily and quickly. The thumb studs mounted on the blades are useless in the opening process as, when the blades are closed, they are embedded within a notch on the handle and not accessible.The knife I received came in brand new condition and shows no sign of wear or prior use (unlike some other reviews seem to say). The pocket clip is one of the smoother clips I have seen and it holds well, but I took it off with a very small torx wrench 'cause it blocked the Batman logo on that side. Truthfully, this is bulkier than I like my pocket-carry knives to be anyway.Now let's talk about practicality... this is a cool novelty knife that is just not practical for any sort of carry use, but then it really is not meant to be. The process of opening the blades puts your hand on the handle so that your middle and ring fingers sit comfortably in the hollows on either side of the bat's head. This is actually a comfortable grip for me, but it is just not practical for anything but show purposes as the blades end up facing up towards your wrist and body. That works for cutting twine and string, but not too much else.Recommend this knife for what it is intended to be -- a fun to play with, light duty, Batman-themed novelty. If something breaks, or if the assisted opening mechanism fails, will come back and make appropriate updates. The knife I received did not have the same logo on it as seen in the pictures above, which was a little disappointing. Instead,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CVLIFE Red Dot Laser Sight Outside Adjust Rifle Gun Scope 2 Switch Rail Mounts Box Set; Brand: CVLIFE; Review: A friendly review for this red dot laser sight... and I am probably as surprised about that as you are. If something changes I will come back and make appropriate edits to the rating and the text. Until then, I've uploaded a couple pictures for you to view.This is the third 'under $35' dollar red or green dot sight I have purchased; the other two have been relegated to toys that our kids use to drive the cats crazy. Yes -- for the total spent for these three (about $95), I could have purchased a low-end AimShot or Barska... but that just would not have been as much fun.Here's the Good, the not-so-Bad and the somewhat Ugly for your consideration:(1) Spent the last three weekends at various gun shows, playing with the laser sights. These LaserScope sights were carried by two or three sellers at each show, and they were all asking $70 - $75 per sight. I played with them at the shows, and they seemed about as bright as any red dot under $200. If you are gonna buy this red dot laser anywhere, Amazon is the best priced place to do it.(2) One of the best things I learned at the show is that the CR123 battery must be placed inside the sight negative (-) side first or the unit will not work. When you look at the battery compartment, this seems very counter-intuitive... you really want to drop it in positive side (+) first, but don't. The instructions that come with this sight are beyond crappy and do not explain this. One vender said that they were getting 25% DOA returns just because people were putting the battery in wrong, so they added a note for people to read before opening their package. Amazing.(3) Having had the chance to play with the sight, I knew that the push-button cap is non-functional and just turns the laser on full-time when tightened. Basically, that cap just went into the trash can... had it been an actual push-button on/off switch, I would have kept it.(4) Handling the sight at the shows provided comparative insight that the elevation and windage adjustment heads are a much bigger hex-head size (larger Allen wrench) than others in this price range. This was (is) excellent, as the larger heads do not easily strip and, therefore, do not become useless after a few adjustment attempts (unlike my frustrating experience with those using the super-small size Allen wrench for adjustments).(5) The Weaver rail mount works well and holds the sight firmly in place. It is fairly easy to get it to release the sight by loosening the center bolt, but it is not a quick-release type mount.(6) Already having a pressure switch mounted on my vertical grip that works well (fingertip actuated), I spliced this sight's wiring to that switch's wiring (removed the entire length of the coiled section) and applied liquid electrical tape to seal the connections and protect the wires. Ran the wiring from the sight, through the quad rail and to the; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liberty DuraPlug Uncorded Disposable Foam Earplug with 32 dB NRR, Orange (Case of 200 Pairs); Brand: ; Review: We spend a lot of time at the racetrack where our 14 year old son races karts, and a decent amount of time at the range or on our property working with old, loud tools like gas powered chain saws and blowers. We are constantly looking for comfortable, affordable, all-season hearing protection... and these foam earplugs fit that bill.These foam earplugs are really excellent for our needs. When you roll them between your fingers to narrow prior to putting in your ear, they don't just pop right back to full size (like others we have tried), which makes insertion and use so much easier. They seem to gradually expand, and you just hold them in place with your fingertip for a few seconds while that expanding takes place and they stay put. These earplugs also knock out a ton of noise.We have been able to find earplugs just like these, even at for the same price, at a local off-brand pharmacy store... but for just 50 pairs! That's what we were using until we found this deal. When we ran out of the ones we had and the local store did not have them in inventory, we sometimes had to purchase a pair or three from our range -- and they charge a dollar per pair! One buck or about 10 cents per pair... easy decision.When we go to the track on weekend, we will usually bring new earplugs with us (we keep 10 - 15 pairs in a ziploc bag in our toolbox. However, when working around the property we might each carry a pair of plugs and reuse them for a couple days. These DuraPlugs are quite up to the task as they seem to stay soft and pliable for a long time, as compared to others.Our son prefers the corded Duraplug earplugs (Liberty DuraPlug Corded Disposable Foam Earplug with 32 dB NRR, Orange (Case of 100 Pairs)) as he says that he loses less of them that way -- he takes off his helmet and plugs, letting them hang around his neck. That's just his choice... both types of Duraplug earplugs work well, and the selection is really personal preference.Based on our experience with these plugs and the outstanding price available here, we recommend them very highly. If you have a similar need and are looking for this style of ear protection, and have a budget similar to ours... go for it, you will not be sorry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OFF SET TACTICAL Weapon Mount For Olight M20/M21/M30, Fenix TK11, TK12, TA21, JETBeam M1X/M2S/JET-III M/RRT-1/RRT-2 and many more 1" Diameter size Flashlight; Brand: LightJunction; Review: Mounted a Streamlight Polytac LED to the front left rail of my S&W; AR and lined it up perfectly so that my thumb can move just off my MOE vertical grip to touch the button for flash-on or press it for full-on function.It really is a great fit and a solid mount, and it puts the light in a perfect place for my thumb's quick and easy access. No wasted time at all... light on in milliseconds. Perfect flat-black match with rest of my rig.The mount is solid and it holds the light very firmly. No quick release... but that's OK, it is a good mount for a great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crosman Pellgunoil® Air Gun Lubricating Oil (1/4 ounces); Brand: Crosman; Review: We have a Sheridan (now part of Crosman) Blue Streak that is 40 years old and still shooting strong, straight & true... and I firmly believe that our Dad's insistence on regular cleaning and lubrication is the main reason that it still is.Therefore, I insist the same of our kids and this Crosman lubricating oil is what our son uses to keep his more modern pellet guns in good condition.Hopefully, 40 years from now our son might find himself writing a similar Amazon review talking about how this oil kept his childhood pellet gun working fine for four decades, and how he is now passing that insight along to his kids...Good stuff. Take care of your gear and it will take care of you.Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UTG Premium Rubber Rail Guard with Flexible Adjustment - Dozen/Pack, RB-HP12B-A; Brand: Leapers; Review: Read a couple reviews elsewhere about rail covers that slipped, and am glad to note none of that with these covers. They are VERY snug... it actually takes a bit of effort to get them to slide up or down the rail -- and that is what you want.Installation was not too crazy hard; just hooked one side over its edge, then had to use a decent amount of pressure to get the other side to 'snap' over its side of the rail.Once in place they stay put, and getting one off takes a little (maybe more than a little) prying with the finger tips to get them to kinda pop off. If you go back to the product's main page and look to the right of the review area there, please take a look at the picture uploaded for your viewing pleasure.Like to use a vertical foregrip as a backstop against the base of my offhand, and these rail covers protect that offhand from rail abrasion and heat.Price and delivery was great, and they do the job very well. Highly recommended.Go for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 223 5.56 Lower Vise Block Made in USA Black; Brand: ; Review: Outstanding product.Totally surprised at how well this vise block is made. You can tell that it was smoothly machined and then must have been finely buffed because the surface is clean and sleek -- no way this is going to scratch the receiver. Says it is made from high density polyethylene (HDPE) and it really does have unbelievable mass for its size.Now I can properly swap out my flash suppressors and muzzle brakes whenever I want to, without struggling.Perfect fit - just the right length and width (nice and snug) -- and made in the USA too. If you are looking for a quality vise block for your AR-15, then I recommend this one highly.Go for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NFL Team Color Retractable Click Pens- 5 Pack; Brand: Pro Specialties Group; Review: These Pittsburgh Steelers ink pens were a hit stocking stuffer gift that made our son smile like PrimeTime!At less than one buck per pen delivered, there really was very little at risk... Are they examples of the world's finest pens? Nope. Are they fun novelties that made our teenager smile? Yep. Totally worth it.Recommended for your Steelers fan too.Go for it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Extremes Cold Weather Boot Sock; Brand: ; Review: Am heading out on a long weekend trip and will be spending plenty of time in a cold, damp environment. Needed a nice, new pair of cold weather socks to help keep the toes warm, and decided to give these a try.These socks are THICK, soft, comfortable to wear and very warm. I got them last week, just as our local temps dropped to single digits with negative wind chills, and decided to put them to the test... and they passed with flying colors. The socks are so thick that I had to loosen the laces on my Belleville GICBs to make room, but my feet never got cold and the socks are very comfortable to wear.The boot cut is just the right length to wear with my boots, as the socks reach up to my lower calf and keep that area warm too. I wear size 11 boots and the Large size fits fine; they are a bit longer than others, but still comfortable. When I wear them, I make sure not to pull them too tight and try to leave a little excess in the toe area. This seems to help create an insulating air layer that really is warm. When I read reviews where people state that their feet got cold in these socks, I am amazed and want to know if they pulled them on really tight or something. These have been great for me.Very glad I purchased these socks for this trip, and will be back for more in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Triple Blend Thermal Boot length Socks; Brand: Carhartt; Review: We are heading out on a long weekend trip and will be spending plenty of time in a cold, damp environment. My son needed a nice, new pair of cold weather socks to help keep his toes warm, and he decided to give these a try.These socks are thick, soft, warm and comfortable to wear. I got them for him a couple weeks ago, just as our local temps dropped to single digits with negative wind chills, and he decided to put them to the test... and they passed with flying colors. The socks are thick enough that he had to loosen the laces on his Wellco GICBs to make a little room, but his feet never got cold and he said that the socks are very comfortable to wear. I had the same experience with the Carhartt Extreme Cold boot-cut socks... both seem to be excellent socks for what we need.While boot cut is my preference, my son likes crew height socks better. He wears size 10.5 boots and the Large size fits fine; they are a bit longer than other socks, but still comfortable for him.Very glad we purchased these socks for his use on this trip, and we will be back for more in the future.Recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ispeed Mirror Pro Swim Goggle; Brand: ; Review: Our son loves to swim and these Ispeed swim goggles were delivered just in time to be a birthday surprise for him. To say that he likes them would be a severe understatement.These things fit perfectly -- have never said that about swim goggles before. Its the combination of the interchangeable nose pieces with the double-layer sealing rings and the soft, very adjustable strap that makes these so perfect for his use. Not only was he able to adjust the goggles to fit him just right, but no water leaked in at all. Brilliant design, and they look very nice on him too.In the water, our son says that these goggles are crystal clear and have not fogged up on him or leaked at all.What more can you ask? Great fit, outstanding look, excellent feel... very good birthday gift for our swimmer. We received a gratis sample for testing, and have provided our honest, objective review in return. The timing could not have been any better as they were actually delivered the day before his birthday! We will be back for more as he goes off to swimming camp in a few months, and wants to take a couple pairs of these with himIf you are looking for swim goggles, we absolutely recommend giving these a try. Excellent goggles at a great price.Go for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ultimate Arms Gear Lightweight M4 AR-15 AR15 Rifle Carbine Machined 2 Piece Aluminum Accessory Mount Oval Designed Ports; Brand: Ultimate Arms Gear; Review: Researched (hands-on, forums, and YouTube) to compare and review different rails that ran up to $200, and this carbine length model got one of the highest recommendations across the board... even though it was priced lower -- most others were more than three times its price.It came, I installed it (3 mins tops install time) and it is both square and flush with my AR's flat-top receiver rail. Tight fit with no movement at all. Excellent. Seriously, I sent one particular YouTube reviewer a note of thanks because I may not have trusted this product site-unseen, given the big price difference, but I am sure glad the I did.If you are on the main sale page for this handguard, you should be able to find a picture we uploaded. Most often... customer pictures can now be found only the item's main listing page, near the bottom, on the right side of the page across from where the `most helpful' reviews start. Look for a small section called "Product Images from Customers".Thanks for making a great rail set.Highly recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydracentials Slim Grip 25oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Flip Cap Leak Proof Design- BPA Free - Eco Friendly - Leak Proof - Top Rated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw (Blue); Brand: ; Review: Received just in time to take it with us to a volleyball tournament. It is a very nice looking water bottle, seems very well made, did not leak, and holds about three cups of liquid (today that was Gatorade). We would recommend this for use whenever you need to have room temperature to cool fluids available.The information on the Amazon sales page notes that this water bottle is made of stainless steel, and it has what looks to be a well done anodized metallic blue exterior finish. If you would like to see pictures I took of it, please navigate to the bottle's main sales page, scroll down to where the "Most Helpful Customer Reviews" section starts, and look to the right of that area for the "Product Images From Customers" section.The water bottle is about 10.5 inches tall with its top on, while the body of the bottle itself is about 2.75 inches wide. Empty, it weighs in at just about 7 ounces. It has a wide mouth and was easy to fill with Gatorade, and its size makes it very easy to carry in a gym bag or to strap on a carabiner attached to our son's backpack. It also fit perfectly in our car's center console cup holder.The drinking spout is easy to move up and down (up to drink), and there was absolutely no sign of leaking anywhere. What we did notice though is that, since this is a single-wall non-insulated water bottle, the very cold Gatorade instantly chilled the outside of the bottle and condensation quickly formed on the bottle's exterior.The spout mechanism works well; you can leave it in the open position and no fluid leaks out. The valves work very well to keep the fluid in the bottle until your mouth applies the needed suction to pull it out. The bottle is styled with finger indentations on both sides that are cool looking and functional. Neat looking design!The Amazon sales page notes that this bottle includes a one year warranty, though there is no further mention of the warranty on the small "tips" guide that came with the bottle. If an issue arises before that period expires I will return here to update the review and let you know what the issue was and how resolution was handled. I did receive this unit gratis from the seller, and have put it through the paces to objectively find out how well it performed. My statements here reflect that testing.That "tips" guide also notes that this bottle should not be put into a microwave or a dishwasher, and we suggest it should only be used for cool to room temperature liquids based on how quickly the bottle takes on the temperature of the liquid inside.If you are looking a water bottle of this size, style and capacity, for use as I have described above, then I recommend it. Room temperature fluids seem best in order to limit condensation and heat issues.Go for it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: [2 PACK] 100% Microfiber Yoga Towels and Travel Towels - Super Absorbent and Lightweight - Lifetime Warranty; Brand: ; Review: A towel is a towel... right? Not really, as these excellent travel towels helped me realize.These towels from The Friendly Swede are incredibly soft to the touch and smooth on the skin, their microfiber material quickly wicks away sweat and moisture, yet the material is so light that these towels can be carried in my exercise bag seemingly without taking up any room or adding any weight. These microfiber travel towels are well constructed, soft and priced right too. If you have the need to carry this type of towel in your gym bag or backpack, these are the right ones to have.Our daughter immediately claimed the blue travel towel as hers, and plans to take it back to college with her. The grey one is mine and has gone with me to a half-dozen sessions so far and has met expectations. Before use I washed and rinsed these towels by themselves in a sink, and allowed them to air dry. Was very easy and quick to do, and the air drying took a couple hours.Microfiber towels should not be washed in a clothes washer with cotton items as the cotton fibers invade and ruin the microfiber composite. We did not know that until purchasing coarse microfiber towels for washing our cars, and then ruining them by washing with our thick, cotton bath towels. Special care needs to be taken with microfiber-based items, and that is not an issue for us at all. When you take care of them, they perform well for a very long time.The Amazon sales page reference states that The Friendly Swede provides a "Lifetime Warranty" on this item, which is outstanding. Therefore, if an issue ever arises I will return here to update the review and let you know what the issue was and how resolution was handled. We did receive this microfiber towel set gratis from the manufacturer and have put the towels through their paces to objectively find out how well they performed. My statements here reflect that testing.If you are looking for a travel towel of this size, style and composition, for use as I have described above, based on our experience I would recommend this set wholeheartedly. Very worth giving them a try as long as you take care of them properly.Go for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yoga Full Toe Socks (Various Colors), 2 Pairs Value Pack Set; Brand: ; Review: These YogaAddict S/M size full toe yoga socks are a perfect fit for our daughter's womens size 8 foot. They are comfortable to wear, have a great non-slip bottom finish, are made of quality materials and look really cute. She highly recommends them.These socks are soft and comfortable to wear. Care should be taken when washing them as to not harm the nubs on the bottom. The recommendation is to hand wash (mild detergent without bleach is probably best) and allow them to air dry without putting them in a dryer. No ironing or dry cleaning either. Hopefully, by following these guidelines we will be able to keep these in good condition for a long time.If you would like to see a picture of the sock style that we received, please navigate to the sock's main sales page and then scroll down to where the "Most Helpful Customer Reviews" section starts -- then look to the right of that area for the "Product Images From Customers" section. Cute, form fitting socks!If you are looking for non-slip socks of this size and style, for yoga and other use as described, then I recommend these YogaAddict full toe socks based on our experience with it.Go for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silicone 7 LED Bike Lights - Bundle of 2 Lights (Headlight and Tail Light) - Super Bright - Fits All Handlebars and Seatposts - Water and Shock Resistant - Instant Installation and Removal - Lifetime Warranty; Brand: ; Review: I think that these are the best bike lights we have ever received. Not only are they very bright, but the design is ingenious. The silicone bodies of these lights allow you to wrap them around the place you want to install them (handlebar, seat post, etc...) and keep the light snugly in place. Very cool. Very easy to install and use. Highly recommended.Our son is a bit of an adrenaline junky and likes to race go karts and ride his bike on and off the road. We have purchased several light sets for him over the years, but most just do not last through his punishment. The most common cause of their demise is a broken mount -- most other light sets are attached with brittle plastic or lightweight metal mounts that just have not managed the test of time and use. That is where these lights from The Friendly Swede are so different; the silicone mounts are not rigid and flex when bumped or jostled. Outstanding.Each light takes three AAA batteries (not included) to operate; the front light is bright white and the back light is a brilliant red. Both lights have three operating modes; a strobe effect setting that resembled the light pattern of our local police department, a flashing setting that seem to flash on & off in just under 1 second intervals, and an always on setting. Our son likes to use the always on setting for the front light and the strobe setting for the back light. At nighttime we can see him coming and going from a very good distance away.If you would like to see pictures that I took of lights on our son's bike, please go back to the lights' main sales page, scroll down to where the "Most Helpful Customer Reviews" section starts, then look to the right of that area for the "Product Images From Customers" section. The pictures were taken in the daylight but I tried to provide a good view of mounting and brightness.The Amazon sales page states that The Friendly Swede provides a "Lifetime Warranty" on this item, which is outstanding. Therefore, if an issue ever arises I will return here to update the review and let you know what the issue was and how resolution was handled. We did receive these lights gratis from the manufacturer and our son put them through their paces to objectively find out how well they performed. My statements here reflect his testing, and I can totally say that he likes them very much.If you are looking for bike lights of this style and size, for use as I have described above, based on our son's experience I would absolutely recommend these lights from The Friendly Swede to you.Go for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premium Portable Bike Pump - Fits Presta and Schrader Valves - Sturdy Aluminium Alloy Construction - Integrated Flexible Hose - Also Includes Frame Mounting Kit, Plastic Tire Lever Set, Aluminium Tapered Nozzle, Carrying Bag and 3 Inflating Needles - Lifetime Warranty; Brand: ; Review: This bike pump from The Friendly Swede pumps a good volume of air and is easy to use; the built-in flexible hose is neat and it really works well. The mounting bracket fit perfectly and does not get in the way. Very easy to mount, dismount and use. Highly recommended.Our son is a bit of an adrenaline junky and likes to race go karts and ride his bike on and off the road. Yes... he has gone through more than his fair share of tires and tubes, and often carries a small pack with him including a spare tube and a patch kit. He also has a couple other pumps of which some still work, and others do not. He likes lightweight pumps like this one, but the others seem to burn out fairly quickly... and while the bulkier pumps seem to last longer, they are mostly just too big to carry on the bike. This pump seems just right and will hopefully last a long time too.If you would like to see pictures that I took of pump mounted on our son's bike, please go back to the pump's main sales page, scroll down to where the "Most Helpful Customer Reviews" section starts, then look to the right of that area for the "Product Images From Customers" section. Not only does the pump work very well, but it is a nice looking unit too!The Amazon sales page states that The Friendly Swede provides a "Lifetime Warranty" on this item, which is outstanding. If an issue ever comes up we will return here to update the review and let you know what the issue was and how resolution was handled. We did receive this pump gratis from the manufacturer and our son put it through its paces to objectively find out how well they performed. My statements here reflect his testing, pumping the tires of my bike up so I could ride with him, and filling his volleyball up with air. From his testing today I can say that he likes this pump very much and hopes it continues to work well for a long time.If you are looking for a bike pump of this size, style and weight, for use as I have described above, based on our son's experience I would totally recommend this pump from The Friendly Swede to you.Go for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydracentials Sporty 25 Oz Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Flip Cap and Straw- BPA Free- Eco Friendly- Great for Hiking, Biking, At the Gym, or Simply on the Go- Double Wall Vacuum Insulation Keeps Drinks Cold For Hours; Brand: ; Review: This is a water bottle done right. It is a very nice looking double walled, stainless steel water bottle that does not leak and holds about three cups of liquid (today that was ice water). This water bottle from Hydracentials performed wonderfully for us and we would recommend it for your portable fluid needs.The information on the Amazon sales page notes that this water bottle is made of stainless steel, and it has a clean, white exterior covering that seems tough enough to handle the bumps and bruises our kids are going to give it. If you would like to see pictures I took of this water bottle, please navigate to the bottle's main sales page, scroll down to where the "Most Helpful Customer Reviews" section starts, and look to the right of that area for the "Product Images From Customers" section.This water bottle is about 11.5 inches tall with its top on, while the body of the bottle itself is about 3.0 inches wide at the base. Empty, it weighs in at just about 14 ounces, which is not bad for a substantially made, double-walled stainless steel bottle like this. It has a wide enough mouth so that it was easy to fill with water and ice from our refrigerator's dispenser, and its size makes it very easy to carry in a gym bag. The drinking spout is easy to move up and down (up to drink), and the spout was very easy to drink from.We tested this bottle's insulation to the max, and it passed with flying colors! It was 90 degree here today, so we filled this bottle up with cold water and ice and then set it out on our front porch to heat up. 10 minutes... 20 minutes... 45 mins... and even 60 minutes later, there was still substantial ice left inside the bottle that had not melted. There was no condensation on the outside of the bottle either, which was fantastic. After about 1 hour and 10 minutes we gave up, poured the water and ice out, and took the pictures that you see. Excellent results.The Amazon sales page notes that this bottle includes a one year guarantee, so if an issue arises before that period expires I will return here to update the review and let you know what the issue was and how resolution was handled. I did receive this bottle gratis from the seller and have put it through the paces to objectively find out how well it performed. My statements here reflect that testing.This bottle is recommended for use with cold liquids; any bottle that has a straw should only be used with cold liquid as the possibility of burning your tongue on hot liquid can be very real and quite painful. Think I would follow the seller's recommendation on this.If you are looking for a water bottle of this size, style, capacity and great quality, for use as I have described above, then I highly recommend this double-walled model from Hydracentials. Excellent insulation, no condensation, and quite nicely designed.Go for; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [3 PACK] Ball Pump Kit - Includes 3 Pumps, 9 Inflating Needles, 3 Flexible Hoses, 3 Plastic Adapters for Exercise Balls, Inflatable Toys and More - (Colors - Blue, Green and Red) Lifetime Warranty; Brand: ; Review: This set of ball pumps from The Friendly Swede includes three pumps with flexible hoses, and nine needles for sports balls (like basketballs and volleyballs), plus adapter for those balls with bigger needle ports. It is a nice set of pumps, and allows our son to put one grouping of items in the pocket of each of his bags.These pumps are affordable, on-the-go type gear, made to be portable so that they can be available when you really have the need for a pump. Yesterday, our son inflated a soccer ball with one and then actually used the hose to pump up a bike tire (yes, it took him a little bit of time to do but it worked).The Amazon sales page states that these pumps The Friendly Swede have a "Lifetime Guarantee", which is outstanding. If an issue ever comes up we will return here to update the review and let you know what the issue was and how resolution was handled. We did receive this pump set gratis from the manufacturer and put a pump through the paces to objectively find out how well it performed. My statements here reflect this testing.If you are looking for a ball pumps of this style, size and portability, for use as I have described above, based on our experience I would recommend this set to you.Go for it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premium Parachute Hammock PLUS Hanging Straps [PAIR] - 100% Nylon Silk Ultra-Strong Parachute Hammock, with paracord hammock cords - product includes 2 x Poly-Filament Webbing Hanging Straps/Hammock Suspension system - Lifetime Warranty (Purple); Brand: ; Review: Upon its arrival, our teenage son saw this hammock and proclaimed it to be his. He took it out of the package, went under the enclosed portion of our rear deck which is one story up above the ground, and set the hammock up for use between two of the standards supporting the deck. The boy has not been out of that hammock since, and our Golden Retriever has been right there at his side. What a great thing for a hot, lazy summer day. Very highly recommended.This hammock from The Friendly Swede comes with straps on each end that are made to wrap-around trees or other standards that are strong enough to support the weight of a person lying (and swinging) in a hammock. The materials with the hammock note that it is designed to hold up to 350 pounds, so your supports need to at least be strong enough to cover substantially more than that. A carabiner is attached to each end of the hammock, and each of the straps has a metal ring to which the carabiner gets attached. The instructions that come with the hammock are simple yet effective, and our son had the hammock up within 10 minutes of the postman's delivery!If you would like to see pictures that I took of the hammock in use, please go back to the hammock's main sales page, scroll down to where the "Most Helpful Customer Reviews" section starts, then look to the right of that area for the "Product Images From Customers" section. Excellent design, very comfortable, and nice looking too. Well done.The Amazon sales page notes that The friendly Swede offers a "Lifetime Warranty", which is outstanding. If an issue ever comes up we will return here to update the review and let you know what the issue was and how resolution was handled. We did receive this hammock gratis from the manufacturer and put it through its paces to objectively find out how well it performed. My statements here reflect this testing.If you are looking for a hammock of this composite, style, size and affordable price, for use as I have described above, based on our experience I would totally recommend this hammock from The Friendly Swede to you.Go for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Joe Giudice's Shocking Transformation Revealed in First Photo Since ICE Release; Abstract: Joe Giudice's Shocking Transformation Revealed in First Photo Since ICE Release; Category: tv
Title: 3-year-old Alabama girl kidnapped from birthday party, believed to be in 'extreme danger'; Abstract: An Alabama toddler is missing after police say she was kidnapped at a birthday party Saturday night. Kamille (Cupcake) McKinney went missing about 8:30 p.m. from Tom Brown Village public housing community in Avondale.; Category: news
Title: Frequent Urination At Night: A Sign Of Serious Health Problem; Abstract: Nocturia forces you to wake up during the night to urinate, a condition that could be a sign of serious health problems, such as a tumor, congestive heart failure and kidney failure.; Category: health
Title: Fans, celebrities mourn death of K-pop star Sulli; Abstract: Fans and fellow performers on Tuesday mourned the death of a K-pop star Sulli.; Category: music
Title: Mike Bloomberg keeps talking to allies about running for president as Joe Biden struggles against Elizabeth Warren; Abstract: Bloomberg has signaled he's "still looking at" running for president, but people close him say that the only way he could even go down that path is if Biden's fortunes suffer so much that he drops out before or during the early stages of the primary.; Category: news
Title: Postal Worker Honors Wife's Request to Hide Packages; Abstract: Some of us may be guilty of swiping our cards a bit too much for online shopping.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 50 Home Décor Horrors You Can't Look Away From; Abstract: Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, and these home decor doozies are prime examples.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Jennifer Lawrence's A-List Wedding: Everything We Know; Abstract: It's official! The "Mother!" star married Cooke Maroney in front of star-studded guests like Kris Jenner, Emma Stone and more. "LFE" digs into J-Law's nuptials!; Category: movies
Title: Passenger wears over 5 lbs of clothes to avoid excess baggage charge; Abstract: ; Category: travel
Title: American Airlines Has an "Early Depletion of the Burger Inventory"; Abstract: Translation? The airline hamburgers are so good they ran out.; Category: travel
Title: John Clarke Dies: 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor & Lifetime Achievement Emmy Recipient Was 88; Abstract: John "Jack" Shelton Clarke, who won over fans with his portrayal of "Mickey Horton" on Days of Our Lives, has died. He was 88.; Category: tv
Title: Jennifer Lawrence Hired A Food Truck For Her Wedding And The Owner Had No Idea Who She Was; Abstract: Kinda mad I wasn't invited, TBH.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: World's largest treehouse burns to the ground; Abstract: The entire structure collapsed in less than 15 minutes; 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: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: 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: 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: Jess Lost 75 Pounds Without Counting Calories and Did This 1 Inspiring Thing Before Every Meal; Abstract: Jess Dukes makes a list of her "whys" and reads them before every meal and every workout.; Category: health
Title: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce Days After Split Announcement; Abstract: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce; Category: tv
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: Porsche launches into second story of New Jersey building, killing 2; Abstract: The Porsche went airborne off a median in Toms River, causing it to crash into a red brick building.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Avenir Nylon Bicycle Cover (Mountain Bike); Brand: Avenir; Review: I am just over 5' and have a small bike, 48 cm, and this fits perfectly. It does cover the entire thing so it would also be good for medium-sized bikes as well but nothing larger. It comes with a zipper that allows you to pack it into a nice little square afterward. I have never nor plan to because it's too time consuming. However, through rain and shine this cover has been able to withstand it all. Again, perfect for small to medium sized bikes. Durable and easy to cover the bike with.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HF-0104 HoFire Female Urination Device-Lets You Pee Standing up-Lightweight Silicone Portable Travel Urinal Funnel Women-Perfect Camping, Traveling,; Brand: HF-0104; Review: Very happy with this purchase. I bought it so that I could bring it on a plane with me and it's perfect. I wanted something I could zip up like a book so that it would be discreet and this does the job. It's very sturdy. I love that the case comes with a detachable cover for the device itself and the Velcro is actually only on the inside, not the device cover. The pockets on the inside are great and the stand is a wonderful feature. I would recommend this for any Nook color/tablet owner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vilano Fixed Gear Bike Fixie Single Speed Road Bike; Brand: Vilano; Review: I live in a suburb and just wanted something to get me from Point A to B. This bike is very basic and is not bad for the price. It's not that hard to put together for those who know what they're doing. Because it's such a mediocre, low-end, no-brand bike you'll need a cushion for the seat or a new one altogether. There's no way you can last on the brick it comes with. Brakes--held all the way down mine just slow me down a bit but I would not be able to make a sudden stop by any means. Definitely need to get those replaced. Yes, some of the parts are cheap but they do function and for the price you can't expect to get much more. Like most of the other reviews say this is good merely as a starter bike. Things like the frame, wheels, handles, gears, tires...they're all okay but very basic. This bike is not for the serious biker unless you plan to seriously soup it up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U-Lock Holster - Bike Mount and Case; Brand: ; Review: It makes bringing your lock and cable around really easy. A little time consuming because you have to undo all the Velcro (there is a lot of Velcro) but I'm really happy with this product. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AGPtek® Green Bigger Size Roswheel Waterproof Bicycle Cycling Frame Pannier Front Tube Bag; Brand: AGPTEK; Review: Not a bad tube bag but whoever designed the straps didn't do a good job of measuring. When you pull them tight enough to get the bag snug on your tube you'll realize that the Velcro reaches close to the top of the bag, surpassing the fuzzy part. Took me a while it figure out how to get it to stay. Despite it's design flaws, it's a decent bag. Probably something better out there that costs more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: 9/11 Synthetic Terror: Made in USA, Fourth Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Webster Griffin Tarpley Page; Review: finally someonr reveales how george bush and cheney purpossely killed thousands of people, and all we can do is hope the american people will wake up and prosecute these thugs, or else move out of this nazi country.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Enormous Crime: The Definitive Account of American POWs Abandoned in Southeast Asia; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Hendon Page; Review: this book explains in detail how teh american government abandoned pows after the war and how they covered it up!! everyone must read this book before believing anything this lying governments says!! especially about the military!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: With A little Faith; Author: Visit Amazon's Jude Stringfellow Page; Review: a great book to read and help faith reach her message of hope and never giving up, from a regular person with a big task of helping faith.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Man: An American Warrior's Uncensored Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Frank Dux Page; Review: eevrything it says is true. i have done my own investigation in it. he is the only kumite undefeated champion and there has been bad reviews because he has exposed teh cia for what it really is, a murdering drug dealing organization, while the american peopel sit on their butts and love to be controlled. and the system doesnt like to be exposed by the truth, buy this book if you wanna hear the truth, if youw ant more lies turn on the news controlled by the cia/government.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stories I Only Tell My Friends; Author: Visit Amazon's Rob Lowe Page; Review: i wish he would have talked about his best role ever, in youngblood as dean youngblood! that got millions playing hockey because of him. and he did not talk about who he still talks to know from his early movies??? who cares about the west wing boredom, i wanted to hear more about him in the 80s, the best time in america from one of the best actors in that era. and he used to be a vegetarian, he did nots ay if he still is? he shoudl give us more insight into the 80s with swayze,etc.......; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Phone Calls from the Dead: The results of a two-year investigation into an incredible phenomenon; Author: Visit Amazon's D. Scott Rogo Page; Review: the greatest book ever told on the subject! and the government had scott rogo murdered who was the author because he uncovered truth that you can communicate with dead through the phone in a way only he uncovered as well as his co author raymond who has remained silent on this subject now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Brown Page; Review: a great book that breaks down the lies in the bible, people think it fell from the sky, and then you see how men decided which is from god and the other sects were persecuted. and youll see why the catholic church and others attack this book so much cause of the truth revealed showing their worthless faith. dan brown you are a hero for telling the truth at all costs!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Incident at Sakhalin: The True Mission of KAL Flight 007; Author: Visit Amazon's Michel Brun Page; Review: wonderful written book proving the cover up the american government did to innocent people, including larry mc donald a congressman on the plane. they wanted him dead becasue he spoke out against the new world order and council on foreign relations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Nation Betrayed; Author: Visit Amazon's James Gritz Page; Review: a true hero gritz isfor trying to find pow/mias despite the american governmentstopping him and threatening him at every turn, he served with honor and dignity and shame on anyone attacking him, why don't they help rescue the abandoned men the governmnet left behind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Good Dream: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna VanLiere Page; Review: I READ THIS BOOK 2 TIMES, I GOT A PRE ORDER EDITION. IT IS A VERY EASY AND ENJOYABLE READ, IN A MUCH SIMPLER TIME IN THE PAST. ITS NOT A COMPLICATED BOOK AND WHEN I FIRST READ IT I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN AND ACTUALLY FELL ASLEEP DREAMING ABOUT SEQUENCES FROM THE BOOK. I READ IT A SECOND TIME AND READING IT TWICE HELPS YOU GET THINGS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THE FIRST TIME, AS IN MY CASE. OVERALL I LOVE THE ENDING AND YOURE JUST GONNA HAVE TO PICK UP A COPY AND SEE IT FOR YOURSELF, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Laminated Almond Branches in Bloom, San Remy, c.1890 Poster by Vincent van Gogh 36 x 24in; Brand: Poster Revolution; Review: Excellent! I love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1 X Boil Over Safeguard - Silicone Lid Stops Pots and Pans from Messy Spillovers; Brand: Jobar International; Review: Very useful and good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norpro Heat Diffuser; Brand: Norpro; Review: Good product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HIC Harold Import Co. 99134 Heat Diffuser Reducer Flame Guard Simmer Plate, Stainless Steel; Brand: HIC Harold Import Co.; Review: This is what I need for cooking .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Comfort Best, Softest, Coziest Bed Sheets Ever! Sale Today Only 1800 SERIES Brushed Luxury Wrinkle Resistant Bedding Sheets; Brand: Elegant Comfort; Review: I bought this duvet cover set,it's very soft,good quality,I really love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Amadeus (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Blues Brothers, The (1980); Genres: Action, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ed Wood (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Much Ado About Nothing (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Casino (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Rob Roy (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Genres: Action, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Postman, The (Postino, Il) (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Roman Holiday (1953); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cinema Paradiso (Nuovo cinema Paradiso) (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsoon Wedding (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Quiet Man, The (1952); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Like Water for Chocolate (Como agua para chocolate) (1992); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Doctor Zhivago (1965); Genres: Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: My Fair Lady (1964); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1954); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color (2008 Model); Brand: Samsung; Review: I bought the Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color. I've been watching it now for about two weeks and it is unbelievable. All the other reviews on this are right on the money. Watching football is like being there on the Field. With the right camera angle I can watch the QB's eyes from my Lazy Boy chair. I also got the Samsung BD-P1500 1080p Blu-ray Player,Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue),Antennas Direct DB4 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna,Peerless SmartMount Universal Tilt Wall Mount ST660P - Mounting kit ( fasteners, bracket, tilt wall plate ) for flat panel - black - screen size: 37" - 60" - wall-mountable, and Tripp Lite A102-02M Digital Optical Audio Cable, 2x Toslink - 2M (6ft). Everything works great. Amazon is the Best! This was my first big purchase and I was a little scared but after reading all the reviews I did it. I saved over a $1000.00 by being patient and smart by using Amazon. Everything arrived in perfect condition in a little over a week. Like others here only one guy delivered the TV. He did un-box it for us. The only thing I haven't figured out is the Touch of Color. Is this frame suppose to glow or light up? You can barley see it. All the pictures on the web show the frame as a dark red or even slightly glowing. Mine is there but you got to get right next to it to see the dark red top and bottom frame. I'm also the only person left in America that doesn't have cable or a satellite. I'm using the Antenna mounted on my roof and I can pick up eight HD channels. All look great. So the tuner in this TV is good. The delivery guy said he has never been in a home that didn't have cable or satellite. I just laughed and thought to myself on how much money and time I save by not having them. In closing this TV and all the stuff I bought are GREAT, you can't go wrong with Amazon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Compatible Adapter Replacement for Phone 7/7Plus Phone 8/8Plus Phone X; Brand: BENEWY; Review: I bought this speaker to be used in a large factory environment to place on my toolbox while running CNC machines. The sound is amazing even in this setting. I took it to my office and was even more impressed. The range is every bit of 25-30 yards. Now the more walls that are between the speaker and your device will decrease that number. I'm using a Samsung Note 3. Well worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Headphone Adapter to 3.5 mm Eardphone Jack Compatible with PhoneX Charge Connection Converter Audio Adapter for iPhone 7/7Plus 8/8Plus/X,Support Music; Brand: Ambrrhty; Review: I bought this speaker to be used in a large factory environment to place on my toolbox while running CNC machines. The sound is amazing even in this setting. I took it to my office and was even more impressed. The range is every bit of 25-30 yards. Now the more walls that are between the speaker and your device will decrease that number. I'm using a Samsung Note 3. Well worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDE Waterproof Backup Camera Color Car Rear View Camera 170 Degree Viewing Angle License Plate Mount with 7 Infrared Night; Brand: HDE; Review: Not very clear at night.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: RCA Cable, iXCC 6ft Dual Shielded Gold-Plated 3.5mm Male to 2RCA Male Stereo Audio Y Cable; Brand: iXCC; Review: Great cable, first class, best in class; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara; City: Hamim Liwa Oasis Emirate of Abu Dhabi; Review: Outstanding resort! From excellent staff and facilities to picturesque views! Experience silence and peace like never before. The only advice I would give is to pick the resort activities wisely as they overlap. For example the night drive is very similar to soft dune bashing so perhaps doing the two different tours is not necessary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arequipay Backpackers Downtown; City: Arequipa Arequipa Region; Review: Social hostel but not a party hostel. Comfortable beds and quiet dorms! Two great tv rooms and a good pool table! Hammocks and tables outside. Lovely staff and good location. Literally no complaints, definitely stay here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Viajero Hostel Salento; City: Salento Quindio Department; Review: Great views. Big breakfast. Chilled bar and atmosphere. Three minutes walk from the main square. The staff are so helpful and accommodating. The only fault is with the beds, they are uncomfortable and at night it can be really cold despite the blankets they give you. Overall though, I would stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: El Pit Hostel; City: Bogota; Review: I would definitely recommend this hostel! Lovely breakfast. Hot powerful showers. The most comfortable beds in South America. Good location with plenty of nice restaurants. Free towels. Use of their umbrellas. Staff so helpful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sugar Cane Hostel; City: Medellin Antioquia Department; Review: This hostel is such a social hostel without being a party hostel! There is one big table so everyone mixes really well. It is close to a metro station and is surrounded by great bars and restaurants. The owner and all staff are really helpful with planning tours and answering any questions you have. You get free towels and the breakfast is lovely too. We extended our stay, as did most people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
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: Can Drinking Beer Wreck Your Weight-Loss Progress From Your Workouts?; Abstract: Maybe not: New research out of Spain shows that regularly drinking beer didn't influence the body composition results of those doing HIIT-type workouts.; Category: health
Title: Photo of emotional nurse after 'particularly hard day' goes viral; Abstract: Her sister revealed that she had just wrapped up four days worth of work that included assisting in the delivery of a stillborn baby.; Category: health
Title: Why I stopped shopping at Marshall's and Trader Joe's; Abstract: They're money pits. There, I said it.; Category: finance
Title: Iowa family discovers horrifying basement filled with blood; Abstract: It's been two weeks and the blood and fat are still seeping into the basement of Nick Lestina's home.; Category: news
Title: Jessica Simpson's Trainer Says She Wouldn't Have Lost As Much Weight If She'd Been Drinking; Abstract: Harley Pasternak says he's "pretty sure she would not have been as incredibly successful in this physique transformation if she was drinking."; Category: health
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: Jenna Dewan Compares Channing Tatum Split to a "Tumbling Avalanche" in Powerful New Book; Abstract: The actress opens up about her divorce in her new self-help guide.; Category: movies
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: Doing it for the 'gram? Royal Caribbean says no to that, bans guests for life; Abstract: Doing it for the 'gram? Royal Caribbean Cruises doesn't seem to think that's a good idea, particularly when it's dangerous.; Category: travel
Title: Body of missing Alabama girl found; 2 being charged; Abstract: Investigators searching through garbage found the body of a 3-year-old girl who was missing more than a week, and authorities are charging two people with murder, police said Tuesday.; Category: news
Title: Hawaii airport and homes evacuated as fast-moving fire hits West Maui; Abstract: A fast-moving blaze is burning near the airport in West Maui, Hawaii, as firefighters scrambled to save nearby homes.; Category: weather
Title: Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami's airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.; Category: news
Title: Caterpillar just flashed the latest warning sign for the global economy; Abstract: The construction equipment titan a bellwether for global industry posted a 6% drop in sales and an 8% drop in profit per share.; Category: finance
Title: 17 photos that show the ugly truth of living in a tiny house; Abstract: From cramped lofts that are hard to access to small appliances, this is what it's really like to live in a tiny house.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Chrissy Teigen Gushes Over John Legend After He Misses His Flight to be With Her; Abstract: Grab the tissues! This is a story straight out of a romantic comedy.; Category: music
Title: Early to Bed, Early to Rise, Makes Me Diabetic, Depressed and Sick; Abstract: It's hard to feel normal when you wake up at 4 p.m. every day. According to conventional wisdom, going to bed early and waking up with the birds is a mere matter of habit and will power. This misconception is widespread, even among doctors. And for a long time, I believed it.; Category: health
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: 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: Family of toddler who fell from cruise ship 'utterly crushed' after grandfather charged; Abstract: The charge of negligent homicide was "like pouring salt on an open wound" for the girl's parents, the family's lawyer told NBC News.; 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: How much do you really need to save in an emergency fund? Probably not as much as you think; Abstract: Traditional wisdom could be wrong.; Category: finance
Title: Downturns in these four counties have foreshadowed past recessions. What are they doing now?; Abstract: When Robertson County sneezes, it's probably a sign that the rest of the United States has a cold. The Tennessee county tends to stumble long before a recession hits the rest of the country. We checked in to see what makes it so apparently clairvoyant.; Category: finance
Title: What the royals would earn in the real world; Abstract: Prince Harry, Sophie Wessex and Kate Middleton are among the members of the family whose skills and qualifications were analysed to match them with a job and salary.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The Secret to Sticking with Keto; Abstract: Is it possible to take a cheat day while on the keto diet? We asked the experts if this was possible, and if you would fall out of ketosis from one meal.; Category: health
Title: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: Here's what you need to know; Abstract: Responding to a paparazzi photo that captured her walking with her cane, Lena Dunham explained she has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome -- a group of disorders affecting the joints and skin.; Category: health
Title: I tried to eat like Kate Middleton for a week, but I couldn't get through it without cheating; Abstract: Following Kate Middleton's diet helped me feel energized throughout the week, but there were some meals I could only stomach once.; Category: health
Title: Pregnant Florida woman uses AR-15 to fatally shoot armed intruder; Abstract: Two armed men broke into the house and pistol whipped husband, before wife pulled out their legally possessed weapon and opened fire.; Category: news
Title: A foster mom was arrested in an adoption scheme; Abstract: A foster mom was arrested in an alleged adoption scheme after using her foster son as bait, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said.; Category: news
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: 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: 6-year-old can't contain tears of joy after meeting baby sister; Abstract: Watch as Addy meets her little sister for the very first time. Priceless!; Category: video
Title: 'The Little Mermaid Live!': TV Review; Abstract: ABC's "hybrid format" live performance of the Disney classic spent more time replaying moments from the original film than staging a grand musical spectacular.; Category: tv
Title: Target kicks off its Black Friday deals this week; Abstract: Discount chain joins Walmart and Amazon in getting an early jump on the holiday shopping season; Category: finance
Title: Is Miss USA Ready for Its First Woman In a Wheelchair?; Abstract: Madeline Delp opens up to Glamour about finding a formal gown that works with her disability, dealing with bladder incontinence on stage, and competing for the crown this weekend at the Miss North Carolina USA pageant, the last step before making it to Miss USA 2020.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Atlanta college student Alexis Crawford was choked to death, dumped in park, police say; Abstract: Authorities say Alexis Crawford and her roommate Jordyn Jones had a physical altercation and Jones' boyfriend intervened and choked Crawford to death.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: The Franklin Fountain; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Hydrox cookie is the original Oreo! And the better looking one so delicious! All their flavors taste on point and you can't go wrong. Love love this place. Their sister shop, Shane confectionery, has the best ice cream sandwiches. My favorite is the coconut almond cookie ice cream sandwich; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rival Bros Coffee; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Awesome little coffee shop near my place! They also carry Weckerly ice cream sandwiches - winner; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philly Cooking Lessons; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: We had the pleasure of cooking with Chef Zach last month. He was fabulous! He created a delicious menu for us and went through it in easy detail. He gave us suggestions on how to tweak it if we wanted something healthier or not so healthy and was interactive throughout the entire lesson. He was professional and very friendly. Zach had a good sense of humor and was extremely patient with myself, my husband, and two friends. We weren't so easy at times - making silly jokes or being distracted but he was great with making sure things were done in a timely manner while having a great time! The recipes looked like they were from a fancy restaurant but didn't take long to make! Always a plus. I'd recommend Chef Zach to everyone. We will definitely have him come again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goldie; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Best shakes ever! Their sandwiches are amazing too. The falafel is light and airy and the bread is to die for. Fries are seasoned and crispy. Love love this new addition!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Root; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This is a happening spot on Frankford and Girard in Fishtown! The decor is adorable - mid century furniture with dim lightening. The only thing is they definitely have limited seating. Our table was a 2 seater and quite small. HOWEVER, the manger - Mike was great! He greeted us as soon as we entered and we waited at the bar for our table. We were a bit late for our reservation but then our table wasn't ready for quite a while and Mike kept checking in on us and apologizing. He took care of our first round of drinks to accommodate for our wait which was quite generous and made sure we were comfortable while we waited. Even when we were at our table, he checked in twice to make sure we were enjoying ourselves! Food was great! We ordered the roasted chickpeas which had great flavor. We also ordered the mushroom and ricotta toast, which was quite unique. There were quite a few different flavors in it - garlic, hazelnuts, and then long hots - so it was a mix of spicy and salty - which worked out very well - probably my favorite item on the menu! We then ordered the spinach and ricotta gnudi and the merluza. The merluza is a godlike flaky fish, which was better than the gnudi. I actually mixed a bit of the gnudi with the merluza and ate it together but I think I could've been okay without the gnudi. That was just okay. Next time, I'd like to try the lamp chops - we were too full to try anything else and didn't make it to dessert!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Talula's Garden; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I've been to Talula's a quite a few times over the last 2 years - both brunch and dinner. The ambience is amazing. Beautifully decorated by Anthropologie (I think!) and always great service - It's always hard to get a table outside on a great weather day but you can get lucky and catch a seat at the outdoor bar, which is fine too, in my opinion. However, I think their entrees are just okay. They keep changing things around or not sure what's happening. I do, however - LOVE their cheese boards and drinks. The bread they give you is also pretty heavenly. I'd go back for some cheese and bread and good service.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butcher Bar; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Butcher bar is great - always a happening place! The chicken meatballs are so delicious - very flavorful - great with their monkey bread! However, make sure the money bread is still warm. If it gets cold, it's not that great anymore. Their Mac and cheese is very cheesyyy and very good. The veggie meatball was just okay - If you eat meat, don't bother with a veggie meatball :) Their chicken entree is a very large portion - unless you're very hungry, share!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Love; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: The bread is nice and warm - good but don't add too much of the chive butter. It was very salty. Lobster spaghetti - This was okay. It wasn't bad but it was a bit too much butter so it felt heavy and greasy. We ordered it as an appetizer and split it so it worked but it would've been too heavy as a meal. For my entree - I ordered the veal lasagna. This was delicious! Great combination of flavors with the veggies and sauce - definitely filling. It was two square slices of lasagna - share if you want to try different plates. Cheese grits - I'm such a grits fan and I really like these grits!!!! They were the perfect texture and had a bit of a kick. Dessert - ordered the Cracker Jack sundae. If you like salted caramel - this dessert is for you! The popcorn is literally Cracker Jack ha. The ice cream itself was delicious. It's a very sweet dessert!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suraya; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Beautiful decor, great cafe menu, delicious pastries! Lebanese chai latte was delicious! It has turmeric, which i was a bit hesitant about but it didn't other me at all. I loved it! I had it with the coconut "biscotti" The apple tart is another version of your apple pie. You can't taste the date as much and the pistachio is a dusting but it was really good. I'd add some ice cream with that. The labne tomato cucumber ... manoushe was very refreshing. The bread was a pita bread, which was fresh.It was a nice light lunch! The kebab sandwich had a different bread - more of a roti style bread. The kebab had great flavor. There was some hummus mixed in as well. Staff was very friendly and decor was beautiful! Great addition to the Fishtown neighborhood; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Village Whiskey; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I really want to like this place so I keep going back but I just can't. Their burgers are never to my expectations in a burger. I look for a juicy burger with flavor on a soft bun i just good bread. The burger is always dry and never has good flavor - no matter how I get it done and how many toppings I get. Bread is also dry. I can barely finish it and I really love burgers. Tater tots are just okay as well. The dip they give you with is salty is a bit salty. However, i do love their fries!! I'd go back for some good fries! And their service is great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Urban Farmer Philadelphia; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: We went here on a late Saturday night and getting a reservation was pretty easy. It's a restaurant inside the Logan hotel. Ambience is pretty nice. It has the farm to table look with dinner tables as well as couches and chairs by the bar for a more casual dinner or drinks. They have a full bar as well. Service was decent - it was our friend's birthday and they had a birthday card sitting at our table for him, which is cute! Then, they mistakenly gave us someone's champagne order and took it back. But because they made that mistake, they came back with more for us! I mainly went here because some of our friends were in town and one person eats halal food only. They offer creekstone meat, which is halal for anyone that's looking for it!! They have two options - a 12 oz butcher cut or a 14 oz steak - we got the 14 oz - which we ended up sharing because that's a lot! The steak was cooked medium - however, when we got it - it seemed more medium rare. With that said, it was still really good! Very juice and full of flavor. It had a corn finish that gave the steak a little bit of crunch to it as well. We also order several sides - the Mac and cheese, spaghetti lobster, fries, and mushrooms! Yes, we were hungry. Mac and cheese - comes in a small Dutch pan - bread crumbs toasted on the top with a pepper ( not sure why) - this was decent. Hit the spot and went well with the steak. It wasn't overwhelming cheesy but just enough to get your craving. Spaghetti lobster - this was good but a bit heavy - maybe there was too much butter? It is a pesto cream.... so there's that. Small dish but It could be a good entree for someone who's not super hungry. Fries - can never have enough Fries! Mushrooms was a an overall good option for the steak and if you ordered chicken too. They re roasted with shallots- you can't just eat them alone. Unless you really love .. mushrooms.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terakawa Ramen; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: If it's cold, expect a wait. Any time I've been here, there's been a wait. With that said, you usually get a table way before the wait time they give you so service is fast. I always get the tan tan ramen - it has minced chicken ( pork is an option too) with chicken broth. It's a spicier ramen option which I personally like. Has great flavor and totally hits the spot. If you want more spice, you can ask for chili sauce and mix that in. They only have one size option for tan tan and it's more than enough for one person. So, order appetizers wisely! I've also had the shrimp tempura, which was fresh and delicious. The batter is light and doesn't feel greasy and heavy. The udon noodle option is obviously different than ramen. The broth is more hearty and has a more herby flavor. Good option for someone who doesn't like ramen noodle ( but why?) or a softer thicker noodle -and if you're sick - this will help! It's also not spicy. Service is a bit stand offish. Sometimes, they come off as a bit rude when you're trying to get a table. But once you've sat down, they change gears and are very nice, lol. So, I guess it's just the stress of a full house? In any case, this is my go to ramen restaurant in philly!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pizzeria Stella; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Pizzeria Stella is my go to for large family dinners! they're very accommodating and you can always give them a heads up for your large party before you get here. They don't reservations but if you call ahead, they'll give you an idea of the wait time and also ask when you expect to get there ... so .. they kind of save a table? Or maybe that's how it's just worked out for me. Arancini balls - good appetizer to start - can't go wrong with fried risotto balls. However, I just learned that it also has chicken stock in it, so if you're a vegetarian, this is technically not for You. The broccoli has a very strong flavor to it so unless you loveeeeeee your broccoli, I wouldn't get this. The gnocchi is pretty good. Light and fluffy like gnocchi should be. The sauce is your basic marinara sauce but works with this because it's an not a very heavy appetizer. All their pizzas are thin so at at least 2 for 2-3 people. We had 7 people once and ordered 4 with one appetizer and it was more than enough. Their pistachio is good if you like pistachios and crunch in your pizza. Not everyone loves it because it's not a red sauce and it's not a normal pizza lol. But it's different and gives you a taste of something unique to try. Their marinara, margarita, and 4 cheese are your basics - however, they are fresh and you can eat 3 slices within 10 minutes. Or I can . If you like mushrooms, holla at the truffle! And eat it right away - the pizzas are better when they're hot - wait for no one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cafe La Maude; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This is one of my favorite brunch places in the country. We're here regularly! My check ins do not show how many times I've been here! They would be a lot more. This place is quieter on the weekdays so if you can make it there then, I'd suggest it!! It's open until 4 and parking is surprisingly easy to find around the nearby streets. However, if you can't make it there until the weekend, definitely expect a wait! But you could order coffee from their cafe while you wait. Also, On another note, when you are done with your food - be courteous - pay and leave yo!! There are people waiting for tables Their coffees are delicious. Their chai lattes are one of the best I've ever had and I'm a coffee shop snob . Food is great - portions are big but it's so good that you'll finish it all. But if you like to try different things, order a couple of dishes and do family style! The pancakes are definitely for the sweet tooth. They have so many flavors that all go so well together. Some of my favorites brunch dishes are the chicken and waffles, Mediterranean platter, lamp chops, and petit steak. Chicken and waffles are a twist to the traditional ones - they have eggs and sauces - and I actually get them with no ham so I assume they're even better with ? chicken is nice and crispy - not soggy! Mediterranean platter is a great option for when you're hungry but not starving. It has hummus, labne, zatar pita, eggs, and veggies! And you're basically putting things together or eating them separately. I loveeee it! Everything just goes so well. The labne is creamy, hummus is light and yummmmy, and zatar pita is just delish! There's a small piece of grilled halloumi hiding on the plate tooo - if you're a halloumi fan, you may want to ask for more. Lamp chops! So, some of the best chops ever! They are cooked so well AND most importantly, there is so much meat on each chop. I usually find lamp chops to never have enough leaving me to want more. It comes with eggs and grits, which are more on the saucy side than creamy so you're basically dipping and or covering the chop pieces in the sauce and enjoying it like that. If you're familiar with shakshuka, their's is a bit more runny than I've had at other places. So, it just depends on what you like. The petit steak is an interesting mix of ingredients. Eggs, steak, potatoes, veggies, apples and mangoes!! And then with sauces and truffle oil and balsamic vinaigrette! And it all goes really well together. I'd say the The steak pieces are cooked well, which would be too cooked if eating alone, but it works with this dish. The Mediterranean burrito is a very large and filling dish. However, I've proudly finished all of mine on several occasions. It has your standard burrito ingredients except it's on a; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Dog Cafe; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This is one of my go to places when I don't feel like cooking or just want a fat day :) it's usually pretty easy to make reservations on opentable as well. I always get the spicy lamb bolognese. It's comfort food for me - ground lamb, lots of sauce and pasta, and ricottaaaaa! Yes, please! The appetizer size is sufficient if you're not crazy hungry. However, I do wish they'd add a bit more pasta because I always end up with a lot of sauce and lamb. But then, you can eat that up with bread their bread is warm and the butter is flavored, which is pretty yummy. If you like oysters, order a mix of their 1/2 dozen east and west oysters - they're pretty decent - clean and fresh.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zahav; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Zahav is the popular kid in town. Everyone wants to hang out with Zahav but not everyone can! this place is booked out for the next 3 months - and that's because that's how far they do with their reservations. This can be good and bad for the restaurant! Everyone wants to go because it's so booked and popular. But, then by the time they actually get a table, you expect a spectacular meal. Spectacular is key - setting the bar high. Hence, some of the disappointing reviews they may have! However, I loved it. Ambience: they don't have middle eastern music. It's your american mix of radio station music - so, you hear your familiar songs, etc. the place is not extremely fancy at all - an older version of your trendy restaurant but the tables and chairs are a bit better than basic. Staff: this is where you start to see why it's so great - staff is extremely nice and cordial. From the minute you walk in and meet the hosts to the wait staff - 1-2 constantly replacing your water and plates, and then your waiter. We had the pleasure of having Ben help us. He recommended his favorite dishes as well as explained the menu well and the options of the chef's tasting menu. We also received 2-3 plates on the house! Which weren't some items - a full dessert and an additional small plate option. This brings me to the menu... why zahav is so successful.. The chef's tasting menu is an amazing deal!!!! At $48 a person, you get to try so so much, soooo come hungry! If you drink, ordering drinks along the way is where your bill may add up to - that's how and where Zahav makes the $$. But let's talk about the food already! Ok, so no pork across the menu - works for me #porkfreegirl Chef's tasting : 1 choice of hummus - we did the Turkish hummus which comes with a large, freshly made pita bread toasted with Zatar on top. Ok, the Turkish hummus is a lot richer and creamier than normal hummus. It has garlic and butter. And is heavenly. At this point, you're also served with about 6 salad items - this includes things like pickled cabbage, eggplant, etc. it could be a meal, but don't fill up! Then, you get a choice of 2 mezze- small plates. There was two of us, so we were able to choose 4 plus an additional was served on the house! Fried cauliflower: this was okay - anything fried is great. This wasn't crispy fried - just lightly battered and tasted like your usual fried cauliflower - but the mint sauce that came with it was delicious! If you like a tangy sauce.. i dipped bread and other items with it. so, if you like cauliflower - order it. Smoked sable: this was a must have! No fishy taste or smell - they place it on top of toasted bread with an egg - all the flavors went; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tuna Bar; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Service was great - trendy spot in Old city! They have plenty of seating for any size group. There's the sushi bar as well as a full alcohol bar with seating to be at. There are small 2 seater "booths" that would be cute for dates as well as large tables that have a mix of a sofa seating as well as chairs. They do take opentable reservations! However, when we got there, it wouldn't have been an issue to get a table - but we also went at 8 Pm on a Wednesday:) Starters: Blood orange fluke - best part of the meal. The fluke was so gooood and went really well with the capers, blood orange, and radish pieces! I couldn't get enough! A must ORDER!! Rock shrimp: this was good as well!! I liked it because it wasn't coveredddd in sauce or heavily fried. It was the perfect balance of sauce and batter - there was radish pieces as well - which I loved! Gave it a nice, refreshing crunch to your bite. Lobster rice - this was just your usual fried rice ... with lobster and mushrooms. Some at my table said it was too salty - I think it was the mushrooms - but the rice itself was decent. I'd order it if I wanted fried rice Soba noodles with shrimp - this was good too. My pick over the rice, actually. However, we had this after the rock shrimp and fluke - and those seemed to be the best! Sushi: Sushi was decent. But nothing heavenly delicious. I have yet to find a good sushi place in Philly however, the starters were really good, which would make me want to go back and try the other dishes besides the sushi. Sushi wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either. But good place to go to take care of that sushi craving! The sushi that we tried.... J&J : this was the best out of the 3 we got. It tasted fresh and flavorful. It had a bit of a rich taste which made you feel full after 2! Broad street: this was okay. Too many ingredients made the sushi feel soggy and the flavors didn't seem to have .... flavor. Just wasn't a good combo, in my opinion. Dynamite : your typical rollllll- which isn't a bad thing. Smaller than the first two, good to have a traditional roll with your specialities!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Cute ice cream spot on Main Street In Manayunk! It's a small place - just enough for a line- and some seating towards the tv screens they have placed outside - that have old school video games the controlling is inside with the seating but it's a pretty small place so don't go there with your entire entourage- or if you do, expect to chill outside. The staff is very nice. The menu is right by the cashier with several scoop options as well as sundaes! Tried the cookies and cream - which was crunch and creamy and delicious. The peanut butter is great if you like that flavor. All their ice cream flavors are creamy and don't taste like freezer burn Cherry has real cherries and a favorite for those who love the fruity flavor. However, we tried the "hoagie", which wasn't my favorite. The waffle got soggy real quick and just didn't work well. I rather get the cone and enjoy it that way. But funky spot with great ice cream!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Peddler Coffee; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Great spot to go work at - hidden away between Ben Franklin pwky and spring street, this coffee shop is quiet and a great place to be if you don't like the coffee rush. The coffee is strong and they have plenty of options! Tried their lavender spritzer which was refreshing and delicious - if you like sparkling and sweet. I Loved it! Got so much work done because I wasn't people watching and actually working! Their tables are funky - look like pieces of tree stumps so they aren't all the same shape and size. Smaller than a normal table just still got the job done - not trying to set up an office there; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia Chutney Company; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This place is great. Has a variety of Indian street food that is soooo good. The place is clean and the owner is extremely friendly! I've tried the pani puri and papri chaat here. These have always been a childhood favorite of mine but they aren't always good everywhere. I've passed by this place numerous times in the heart of center city - this is right next to Federal Donuts on Sansom St Between 15 and 16th street. Papri chaat - it comes in a bowl shaped like a big hill of goodness - you can choose from different spice levels - mine is always spicy - but it's not crazy spicy to me. I can still taste the flavors without burning my tongue. But this opinion is valid for those who love spice! If you don't, I'd stick with the mild. You can instantly tell that the ingredients are fresh. The papri is crunchy, not soggy and the taste isn't stale. Which is my biggest pet peeve when it comes to Indian restaurants! However, even those the "hill of chaat" is Instagram friendly, I'd ask for an extra plate to dump it out on there and mix well and dig in :) Pani puri - this dish has to have the perfect tangy, spicy water with crispy and fresh chick peas and puri So many times, I've tried pani puri at places where the water is bitter or flavorless. And the puriiii is just stale. This place always has the crispiest puris with the tastiest water to go with it. It is definitely spicy so be ready! For those who struggle with the technique of eating this delicious street dish - just grab a spoon, and pour some of the water into the puri and put the entire thing in your mouth also, for any leftover water ... add it to your papri chaat and.. if your throat isn't too sensitive to tanginess - drink it up!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bobby Mack & Co Hair Studio; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Finding a hair salon that you love is SO hard to find. I've moved around a lot so I was always changing up my hair stylists. And then it would take me forever to find the one I loved. I moved to philly a little under 4 years ago and found Bobby after trying out FOUR different salons. It's tough out there:P however, it was totally worth the wait!!!! Bobby is a talented hair guru! He gets it done the way you want it - or even better! One of the most talented hair stylists I've ever met! What's best about his salon is you can make an appt with ANYONE on his team and you'll walk out happy. Bobby has managed to find some of the best stylists out there and/or train them to be! He's a great teacher as well. He has a skillful team who is welcoming and make you feel excited and comfortable for your appt instantly. I've also had appointments with Rala and Eric - and they're also amazing! If i can't get an appt with Bobby, I will definitely go to them. Speaking of appts, this place is so great so they obviously have a waitlist ( that's when you know it's good!) so, when you do get in, definitely make those future spots ahead. Mine are scheduled 6 months out; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: International Foods and Spices; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Wow, so disappointed in this store today - especially because I was a frequent customer. Purchased a rice bag this past weekend and went to go use it today and the zip and plastic bag was open. I called them to let them know I'm coming by to switch it out because of that and the guy who I spoke to said he isn't doing returns - but you sold me an opened bag. I said I don't want this bag- just a replacement and he refused. Then he said you should've checked it before buying? Excuse me - when do people have to check to see if rice bags are open?? I have no reason to just open a bag, waste rice and try to return it. When I said did you not check your inventory - he became really rude and then my husband took the phone to which he hung up. We tried calling back but apparently he cut the line. If you're going to shop here - apparently Qc all your products before buying. Funny thing is - we also picked up a bag of lentils and when we got to the counter - we saw that open too - might have been a cut from cutting the box open but - it was still open and available to pick up on the shelf - and the cashier taped the bag up! I wonder if it's sitting on their counters to sell too. I had gotten a product last year from them which was expired and I honestly thought it was a one time thing and continued to support them. But some businesses definitely deserve to be closed if they're not following health regulations - and this business unfortunately isn't - and is extremely rude - which was very alarming and disappointing. Especially at a time like this. Please don't go there! There are better Indian store options one street over on chestnut and even Alrayyan a block down!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Artist Haus; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Eric is aaaamazing! I followed him from another salon - I'm super picky about stylists and could never commit to one but Eric is flawless! He gives you genuine advice on what your hair might need and recommends the best styles to suit your face shape. He is ridiculously talented in what he does and always makes me not just looking but feeling amazing after my appointments with him. He's also incredible kind !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wood Street Pizza; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Delicious! A friend told us about this place a little over a month ago and I think I've ordered from them 1-2 week since then. We love their cheese pizza as well as the cheesesteaks!! If you're craving a NY style pizza, their large cheese is fantastic. Cheesesteaks hit the spot and are Even better the next day after a quick oven toast. The staff is friendly and I love the thank you notes that come along with the order :) they're open late too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: NoDa Brewing; City: Charlotte, NC; Review: This brewery, it is amazing! My bestie and I got here right as they opened and I am very impressed. I'm impressed with the atmosphere on the inside, the beers on tap, the outside patio, the service and the food truck outside called "Tin Kitchen." I really like that it is pet and kid friendly. The smells alone from the pork belly tacos are enough to smother you in excitement. My bestie took one bite and said she wanted the flavors in her mouth to stay forever. She also had the buffalo cauliflower taco and said it was really spicy but still very good and her order of the chana masala taco was "different but really good." My entire experience here has been so good! Our bartender's name was Ana and she was very friendly and pleasant to be around. She had a very good knowledge of the beers on tap and was very helpful.
I just can't say enough about this place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Akahana Asian Bistro; City: Charlotte, NC; Review: The fact that all of their sushi is buy one, get one free all of the time here is amazing! I was so tempted to order more food, but my two sushi rolls and the delicious appetizers that my friends ordered for the table were plenty enough! One friend ordered the shrimp shumai and pork gyoza (both steamed, of course) and another friend ordered the spicy edamame... all of which was delicious!
The service we received was excellent and the sushi and sake were great as well. My one friend did not like one of her rolls though and I cant blame her because it was very odd. She ended up getting a crunchy roll which was literally just that. It was filled with crunchy topping and nothing else, then topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce (I think). Either way, it was the strangest sushi roll I had ever seen. I'm a sucker for Asian restaurants though so I would love to come back here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Workman's Friend; City: Charlotte, NC; Review: I came here 3 times in one weekend... it's just that good! I came here at night twice and once for Sunday brunch. It's definitely a hot spot to go to if you're looking for a good bar with a good looking crowd and some good music! The interior architecture and decor of the place made me feel like I was truly somewhere in Europe, like Scotland or Ireland. There was apparently a newly recent add on to their restaurant with a separate patio on the side with another full bar, as well. That was pretty neat, especially when it feels too crowded as you walk in. My best friend and I came here the first night and sat down in a small, separate room that had a fire place and some neat decor. It was nice back there because it was so busy that we could barely hear each other in the front.
Their brunch is absolutely to die for, as well! From my cup of coffee, to the my eggs benny, I just wish I had room for more, it was so good! Their drink menu is plentiful and very impressive, as well.
I definitely plan on coming back here whenever I roll through Charlotte again and I'm bringing my husband next time too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
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